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:Game Breaker 3
Reviewed:January 2018
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Coverstock Specs
Name:GB 12.7 Hybrid
Type:Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:500 / 2000 Abralon
Color:Black / Purple
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Core Specs
Name:Enhanced V2
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.48
Diff:0.048
Int. Diff:0.000

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The Game Breaker 3 is essentially the replacement in the Game Breaker line for the soon-to-be discontinued Phenom. Its GB 12.7 Hybrid cover at a 500/2000 Abralon box finish produces more total hook than both the Phenom and the Game Breaker 2. The GB3 uses the same symmetrical Enhanced V2 core as the rest of the balls in the Game Breaker line, which is a low RG design that revs up quickly for all styles of play.

We liked the GB3 best on our heavy oil test pattern. On the fresh, Cranker had four boards he could hit at the breakpoint and still have his ball strike. He was starting his ball on 25, crossing over the third arrow, and he could strike with a breakpoint anywhere between six and 10 downlane. His ball started strong in the oil and provided the right combination of continuation and total hook at the back end. Tweener was only a few boards right on the fresh, laying his ball on 21, sending it over 13 at the arrows, and using seven as his breakpoint. He had a strong and consistent line to the pocket, but he didn’t quite have

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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.