Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Swerve FX
Reviewed:January 2016
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Coverstock Specs
Name:Reflex Pearl
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:500 / 2000 Abralon / Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Color:Blue / Teal / Smoke Pearls
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Core Specs
Name:Swerve
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.47
Diff:0.052
Int. Diff:0.007

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Swerve FX is the new pearl-covered release in Columbia 300’s Red Line collection. The FX is the second ball to feature the HyperSHOCK Technology outer core system and the Swerve inner core design. This ball has a new pearl coverstock called Reflex Pearl that comes out of the box at a 2000 grit polished finish. The change in coverstock and box finish give this ball much more length and a sharper change of direction at the dry than the original Swerve.

The Swerve FX’s longer and sharper motion was best on our medium test pattern. Stroker liked that he could play straighter to the pocket with this ball. He could get fast with his ball speed and still see the Swerve FX turn over strong into

Additional Columbia 300 Swerve FX Resources

Click here to visit Columbia 300's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.

Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.

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About The BTM Ball Testing Team

The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.