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:Crossroad
Reviewed:March 2012
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Coverstock Specs
Name:R2S Hybrid Reactive
Type:Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:1500 Grit Polished
Color:Purple Solid / Blue Pearl
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.56
Diff:0.052
Int. Diff:0.000

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

The new Storm Crossroad utilizes the same core as the two previous balls in the Thunder line, the Victory Roads. The performance is similar, but there is more motion compared to Victory Road. Depending on the rev rate and release of the bowler, the Crossroad will show different motions. The one thing all three testers agreed on was this ball was best suited for our medium test pattern. After that, the testers had a wide variety of reaction shapes all different from each other, especially compared to their control balls.

All three bowlers saw easy length out of the Crossroad. Stroker saw a more controlled type reaction when the

Storm Crossroad Comparisons

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To compare the Storm Crossroad to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.

The BTM Ball Testing Team

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.