54 Hook 14 Length 16 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The Thrust symmetric core provides the necessary internal dynamics for this powerful pearl. The RG is 2.54 and the Diff .052. We saw nearly 5.5” of track flare with the 3 and 4” pin distance layouts. This core was first used in Motiv’s TX-1 (reviewed February [...]

48 Hook 16.5 Length 16.5 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: When it comes to core shape variations, Lane #1 is pushing the design envelope. This new symmetric shape resembles a thick boomerang, or even a stealth bomber. The RG is medium at 2.53 and the Diff medium low at .040. Coverstock: Surrounding this new motor is [...]

46 Hook 16 Length 16 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The Easy Flip Pearl houses the same cylindrical core shape of the Easy Flip Solid. The RG is 2.57 and the Diff .047. We saw nearly 5” of track flare with our 4” layouts and lower quadrant weight holes. Coverstock: The Easy Flip Pearl’s coverstock is [...]

48 Hook 14.5 Length 15.5 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The earplug-shaped symmetrical core design encourages length and flip. The RG is rather high at 2.57 and the Diff is healthy at .047. These numbers add to the length and flip motion shape downlane. Coverstock: The Easy Flip solid reactive cover is sanded at 2000 matte, [...]

58 Hook 11.5 Length 15 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The Marvel houses the same symmetric shape found in the Prodigy (August 2010). This even-arcing core strongly promotes a smooth motion throughout the entire 60’ of the lane. The RG is low at 2.48 and the 5” flaring Diff is leveled at .050. Coverstock: The aromatherapy [...]

51 Hook 15 Length 15 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: Here comes the new Fe3 core design, with the same overall outer shape but a slightly larger inner ball. This design tweak lowers the RG a tad from 2.57 to 2.56. The bigger change is the increased Diff to .052 from .046. These changes increase the [...]

58 Hook 14 Length 16 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The 1.0 asymmetric core shape offers a low RG of 2.49 with a Diff reading of .050. The mass bias strength comes in at .013. Testing showed nearly 6” of track flare with all three pin distances (3”, 4”, 5”) all with lower quadrant weight holes. [...]

59 Hook 14.5 Length 16 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The Shape Lock HD asymmetric core revs quickly with the 2.48 RG. The .052 Diff and .020 mass bias create nearly 6” of track flare. This design can produce arc or flip, depending on layout choice. Coverstock: The new minty Nano Reactive Genesis solid reactive is [...]