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:Paradox
Reviewed:July 2015
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Coverstock Specs
Name:QR-9 Hybrid
Type:Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:500 / 2000 Abralon
Color:Blue / Blue Pearl / Light Blue
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Core Specs
Name:I-Core 2.0
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.48
Diff:0.057
Int. Diff:0.015

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

The Track Paradox is Track’s newest high performance release and it certainly comes with high expectations, thanks to all the buzz about it on the social media channels from Track staffers over the summer. The Paradox uses a modified version of the I-Core that was used in the Lx16, Hx16, and Mx16. The modified densities in the I-Core 2.0 provide a lower RG and a higher flare potential than the original I-Core. This new modified weight block is paired up with a new coverstock called QR-9 Hybrid. It comes out of the box at a 2000 Abralon finish.

The Paradox’s box finish was plenty coarse enough to bite through our heavy oil pattern. Even on this longer pattern, our testers were still able to throw the Paradox away from

Additional Track Paradox Resources

Click here to visit Track's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.

Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.

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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.