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:Legacy
Reviewed:April 2014
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Coverstock Specs
Name:XL2010 Hybrid
Type:Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:500 / 1500 Abranet / Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Color:Black / Red / Green
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Core Specs
Name:Spike Symmetric Mass Bias
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.50
Diff:0.051
Int. Diff:0.022

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

The Ebonite Legacy can be seen as an updated version of the Total NV. This ball takes the Total NV core and uses an updated hybrid formulation of the XL2010 coverstock that has relatives in the Mission line.

The polish on the cover gave us our best reaction on the medium test pattern. The Legacy offers moderate length before making its move to the pocket. We saw more traction in the mid-lane than we thought we would from the polished cover. This gave Stroker hook on shots missed inside of target that usually result in a 2-10 combination. Instead of

Ebonite Legacy Comparisons

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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.