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:Train
Reviewed:February 2012
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Coverstock Specs
Name:S76
Type:Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish: nEat
Color:Blue / Silver Hybrid
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.505
Diff:0.054
Int. Diff:0.000

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

Starting with the Breaks, then the Banks, all balls released at the high performance price point from 900 Global have had asymmetrical cores. The Train changes that by using a higher RG symmetrical weight block surrounded by a hybrid version of their s76 coverstock.

This strong ball is best to use on oily lane conditions, getting its highest ratings on our heavy test pattern. On the fresh, all three testers could play in their comfort zones. As the lane started to break down, all testers were able to make three and two moves left and continue to chase the oil. The Train starts up slightly quicker than the Bank Roll and offers a different motion because of the core

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.