The Tactix Hybrid joins the original Tactix in Track’s Upper Mid Performance line. This ball features the QR-9 Hybrid coverstock that was used previously on the Paradox Black. It comes out of the box prepped with 500/1000 Abralon and Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish. This cover is paired with the asymmetrical Starship core design from the previous Tactix. The Tactix Hybrid’s combination of cover, box finish, and core gave it lots of length before making its move to the pocket during our testing.

We had our best experience with the Tactix Hybrid on our medium test pattern, with Stroker and Tweener having a much better reaction than Cranker on the fresh. Stroker started his Tactix Hybrid on board 15 at the release, with a target over the second arrow and a breakpoint on board seven downlane. Tweener started his ball on 21, crossing 16 at the arrows on its way to seven at the breakpoint. Cranker needed to make ...