Jet
Altitude
PatternStTwCr
Oily:999
Medium:877
Dry:654
Sport:677

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
Tornadic Reactive Nano F-5
Type:
Reactive Solid
Box Finish:
4000 Grit Matte
Color:
Lava Red / Lime Green
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.48
Total Diff:0.052
Int. Diff:NA

The Altitude is the first ball from Jet we have gotten to review. We always look forward to throwing a ball from a new company to see what they have to offer to the bowling ball market.

We guessed correctly, when looking at the coverstock, that we would want to throw this ball on our heavy oil test pattern. The thick oil did nothing to slow down the Altitude. All the testers were able to make small adjustments into the oil pattern as it began to break down. All three were sending the Altitude to the same breakpoint with Stroker playing the straightest, crossing just inside the second...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
6.0
The Altitude has a smooth motion at the breakpoint. We found this coverstock to be strong through the entire lane with all its action not just at the breakpoint and back end.
Length
(1-25)
11
The solid 4000 matte finish handles oil well. Rougher textured bowling balls like this want to create traction through the head oil.
Back End
(1-20)
16
This ball is plenty strong enough throughout the lane to not need a huge back end move. Bowlers who are looking for more back end can polish the cover to get it to store more energy for a bigger down lane move.
Total Hook
(1-100)
53
The Altitude will cover as many boards as other high performance balls on the market. Keep in mind this ball needs oil up front in order to keep going at the back end.

Strengths: The ability to handle heavy volumes of oil is the biggest attribute of the Altitude. The coverstock is a strong one that likes to hook.

Weaknesses: Dry heads and shorter oil patterns will make the Altitude tough to control. Weaker drillings and surface adjustments are the best options for trying to make this ball work on these conditions.

Overall Summary: This is the first Jet ball we have tested. The simplicity of the core shape, combined with the aggressive coverstock, gave the test staff a strong hooking motion through the entire lane.