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:Continuum
Reviewed:June 2018
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Coverstock Specs
Name:S82RX Hybrid
Type:Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:2000 Abralon
Color:Purple / Gold / Black
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Core Specs
Name:Ellipticon Asymmetric
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.49
Diff:0.054
Int. Diff:0.029

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

The Continuum is the first of a series of new nameplates for 900 Global this summer. This ball will be in their Tour Engineered 900 Series line, joining the Inception DCT and Inception DCT Pearl. The Continuum uses a new low RG, high differential, high intermediate differential core named Ellipticon Asymmetric. This new design revs up quickly while offering a large amount of track flare potential. The Ellipticon core is surrounded by the new S82RX Hybrid coverstock. This aggressive cover is finished with a 2000 Abralon pad, allowing it to start reading the lane very quickly.

With the amount of traction this ball provides, it was best for both Tweener and Stroker on our heavy oil test pattern, with Stroker having the best overall reaction. With his lower rev rate release, his ball didn’t read the lane immediately, allowing him to see more motion downlane than the other two testers. He played a line with his Continuum of 13 off his hand, over the second arrow, and out to eight at the breakpoint. His lower rev rate allowed his ball to pick up very strongly in the

900 Global Continuum Comparisons

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Additional 900 Global Continuum Resources

Click here to visit 900 Global'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.