Hammer
Arctic Vibe
PatternStTwCr
Oily:
Medium:
Dry:
Sport:

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
HK22 - CT Max Hybrid
Type:
Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:
500 / 1000 / 1500 SiaAir / Factory Compound
Color:
Snow / Purple
Core Info
Name:
Vibe
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.510
Total Diff:0.042
Int. Diff:NA

The Arctic Vibe uses the same symmetrical Vibe core as the Radioactive and Ocean Vibes, but this new multi-colored version is paired with a new coverstock. Its HK22-based CT Max Hybrid cover comes out of the box prepped with 500/1000/1500 SiaAir plus Factory Compound. As a step down from the Scorpion Low Flare and Hazmat in terms of overall hook, all three of our testers found this ball to be best on our medium and dry patterns with the box finish.

Stroker had the best reaction out of the three bowlers on the fresh medium oil pattern. His straighter angle of attack in the front of the lane made it very easy for him to get the Arctic Vibe into the pocket. With a stronger move at the breakpoint than the Radioactive Vibe and Ocean Vibe, the Arctic drove easily...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
Length
(1-25)
Back End
(1-20)
Total Hook
(1-100)

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