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:Challenge
Reviewed:November 2012
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Coverstock Specs
Name:RCS (Reaction Control System)
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:800 / 1000 / 2000 / 3000 Abralon
Color:Silver / Purple / Green
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.51
Diff:0.057
Int. Diff:0.017

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Ebonite skipped having a high performance release at Bowl Expo over the summer. They rode out the success of the Pursuit and Pursuit S and waited until now to release another ball at this price point. The Challenge is worth the wait for bowlers looking for a ball to use on heavy oil. Ebonite has done this by creating a new asymmetrical core design as well as a brand new reactive coverstock.

We had one of the best reactions to date with this ball on the heavy test pattern. Each tester had their own reason for liking this ball on this pattern. Stroker was astounded at how much recovery and miss room to the right was created with the Challenge. Tweener liked how he did not have to slow his

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