Brunswick
Ringer Platinum Pearl
PatternStTwCr
Oily:446
Medium:999.5
Dry:9.58.56
Sport:555

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:
CPT Flip
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
500 SiaAir / Royal Compound / Royal Shine
Color:
Platinum
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.534
Total Diff:0.038
Int. Diff:NA

The Brunswick Ringer Platinum Pearl is the second installment in the Ringer series. This ball uses the same core shape as the original Ringer, but the coverstock has been changed to the more angular CPT Flip. These balls are designed for medium to lighter lane patterns.

We had our best reaction on our medium pattern. We were able to line up and not have to move much at all on this pattern. We had added length...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
6
We will use this time to remind readers that our ratings are based on Tweener’s reaction on our medium test pattern. While Tweener saw the Platinum change directions about the same as the original Ringer, our other testers saw it turn over harder than the original.
Length
(1-25)
15.5
The polished pearl coverstock on this Ringer gives it more length than the original. Bowlers looking for more length and recovery than the original Ringer will like what it offers.
Back End
(1-20)
16
Once again, Tweener had this ball similar to the original Ringer at the back end. Cranker and Stroker saw added movement and a stronger down lane reaction.
Total Hook
(1-100)
48
All three testers saw the same amount of total hook from this ball as the original Ringer, but a different shape going down the lane.

Strengths: The Ringer Platinum Pearl adds a bigger change of direction at the end of the pattern to the predictability we loved out of the original Ringer. This ball is still weaker than the Mastermind and Melee.

Weaknesses: Heavy volumes of oil will make it difficult for the Ringer Platinum Pearl to pick up fast enough to keep it from going past the breakpoint. Keep this one on medium or lower volumes of oil.

Overall Summary: This Ringer Platinum Pearl gave us added pop at the back end and a bigger back end move than the original Ringer. This ball is best on medium to lighter conditions.