900 Global Protocol

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:Protocol
Reviewed:August 2013
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Coverstock Specs
Name:s70
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:2000 Abralon Polished
Color:Navy Blue / Sea Foam
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.53
Diff:0.042
Int. Diff:0.023

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

The Protocol uses the s70 reactive cover and a brand new core. The manufacturer claims that the new core shape is not altered in any way by drilling holes. They say the starting RG and differential are what you end up with post drilling. We do not have an RG swing or any other way to put these claims to the test, but there is no denying what a great performing bowling ball they have produced.

The Protocol was just slightly better on our medium test pattern than it was on the heavy. This ball revved up strongly in the

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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.