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:Pivot
Reviewed:October 2013
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Coverstock Specs
Name:RCM Hybrid
Type:Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:500 / 1500 Abranet
Color:Red / Gold / Green
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Core Specs
Name:CB-2
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.48
Diff:0.049
Int. Diff:0.017

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

The Pivot uses a new cover and core from Ebonite. The CB-2 core has a low RG, asymmetrical shape wrapped by the new RCM hybrid reactive coverstock.

This combination was devastating on our heavy oil test pattern. The rough box finish of the Pivot easily took care of the heavy volume of oil, giving all three testers plenty of traction. The Pivot was impressive not only because of the amount of hook it creates, but because it never stopped hooking at the back end. This ball manages to read very strongly in the mid-lane without losing anything at all in

Ebonite Pivot Comparisons

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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.