
Coverstock Info | |||
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Name: | Grand Theft Reactive IV Pearl | ||
Type: | Reactive Pearl | ||
Box Finish: | 800 Abranet / 1000 / 2000 / 2000 Abralon | ||
Color: | Deep Purple | ||
Core Info | |||
Name: | NA | ||
Type: | Asymmetrical | ||
RG: | 2.50 | ||
Total Diff: | 0.060 | ||
Int. Diff: | 0.016 |


Hammer told us the Jet Black was the last of the Taboo line, but then we were given these new Deep Purple Taboos. A selected few will have gotten to throw these early, as Hammer released a few as a “Made in the USA” version with no logos. The Deep Purple uses the same legendary Gas Mask core as the previous Taboos with a new pearlized coverstock.
The 2000 Abralon box finish matched up best with our heavy test pattern. Cranker had the best reaction and loved the traction the ball created in the midlane while...
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Strengths: The combination of a strong midlane and back end impressed us the most. There will be very few bowlers who will not be able to get this one to turn over down lane.
Weaknesses: Early friction will cause a less than desirable reaction for most bowlers. Polishing the cover will help for those stuck bowling on these type of conditions.
Overall Summary: Just when we thought we would not see another Taboo, out rolls the Deep Purple. This one combines the back end motion of the Jet Black with the midlane read of the Electric Blue.