Lane #1
Crank
PatternStTwCr
Oily:889
Medium:99.59.5
Dry:543
Sport:777

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
Pure Explosion Particle Pearl
Type:
Particle Pearl
Box Finish:
nEat
Color:
Heavy Metal
Core Info
Name:
Warped Asymmetrical Symmetric
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.493
Total Diff:0.053
Int. Diff:0.007

The Crank is the first release in a while that uses a particle pearl coverstock. Lane #1 has paired this cover with a brand new core shape. The Warped Asymmetrical Symmetric core revs up quickly and provides a lot of flare potential.

Our testers had just a little bit better reaction on our medium pattern than we did on the heavy. The strong coverstock easily tore through the heaviest oil on the lane, while maintaining enough power for a nice move at the breakpoint. Cranker really liked the amount of area he could create with the Crank, no pun intended. He could miss in and the Crank still created enough entry angle to kick the corner...

To read the full review, please visit:
https://www.bowlingthismonth.com/bowling-ball-review/lane-1-crank/

Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
6
The last time we saw the Pure Explosion particle pearl coverstock, it was on the Maxxx Curve. This ball revs up quicker and is slightly less angular at the breakpoint.
Length
(1-25)
12
The nEat pad gives the Crank plenty of teeth in the oil. The particle pearl cover still gives it enough length for success on medium type conditions.
Back End
(1-20)
16
The particle in the cover and the rougher box finish do not slow this ball down much at the back end. We saw a good amount of recovery on all our patterns.
Total Hook
(1-100)
53
The Crank will be most useful on conditions on the heavier side of medium. We had success on both our medium and heavy test patterns.

Strengths: The particle pearl coverstock provides a shape we do not get to see often from bowling balls. The ball gets good length, but with much more traction than pearls without particle in them.

Weaknesses: Our lower rev tester had some problems on the heavy pattern when it was fresh. All three testers had trouble on the dry pattern. There are better ball options for both of these conditions from Lane #1.

Overall Summary: The color is eye catching, as is the reaction. Bowlers who want more length than a solid ball and extra movement at the breakpoint will like what they see from the Crank.