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:Persevere
Reviewed:December 2012
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Coverstock Specs
Name:Traxion Reactive Hybrid .039
Type:Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:800 Abranet / 1000 / 2000 / 3000 Abralon
Color:Orange / Teal / Black
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Core Specs
Name:V5
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.50
Diff:0.051
Int. Diff:0.000

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

The Persevere is the latest mid price release from Ebonite. This is a hybrid cover followed up from the Endure over the summer. The Persevere offers the same easy revs up front as the Endure but adds a bigger back end motion.

We were able to use this ball on our heavy test pattern. Cranker had the best look because of his high rev rate. Tweener and Stroker were not too far behind on this pattern. The early revs and box finish provided more than enough friction for all three testers. The ball made a strong read at the breakpoint and had a continuous back end move. We did not need to touch the cover on this pattern except to

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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.