52 Hook 15 Length 16 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The symmetric Buzz core, was previously used in the popular Green Hornet (June 2007) and Buzz (July 2006), and is all about control with easy revs. The RG is 2.549, and the Diff is low at .031. We saw a maximum of 4” of track flare [...]

54 Hook 14.5 Length 15 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: Lane Masters’ philosophy of sticking to symmetric cores continues with this month’s two new balls. The Terminator core has a 2.56 RG and a .040 Diff level. Track flare can reach 5”. Coverstock: The original Terminator used a solid reactive cover formula, somewhat subdued in back-end [...]

The Solid Strike reacted slightly earlier and stronger in oil compared to company’s earlier pearl Sure Strike. The 2-3 board difference is minimal albeit noticeable as the ball reads the midlane better. Hitting power and usability are quite good as this core/cover combination will match up well on many medium and medium-heavy oil volumes.

The XD gave us our best looks on light-medium to medium volumes of oil with lengths ranging from 35 to 44’. The XD was predictable and powerful; its motion was stronger, with a late-arcing breakpoint.