| Coverstock Info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Name: | HK22 - Savvy Hook Pearl | ||
Type: | Reactive Pearl | ||
Box Finish: | 500 / 1000 / 1500 SiaAir / Factory Compound | ||
Color: | Radiant Red | ||
| Core Info | |||
Name: | Tiered Hexagon | ||
| Type: | Symmetrical | ||
| RG: | 2.540 | ||
| Total Diff: | 0.045 | ||
| Int. Diff: | NA | ||
The Crown Victory Pearl uses the same Tiered Hexagon symmetrical weight block that was previously used in the Crown Victory and the Endeavor. The coverstock is a new formulation called HK22 – Savvy Hook Pearl. It is finished with 500/1000/1500 SiaAir and Factory Compound, which is the same box finish as the original Crown Victory. We were surprised by how much separation there was in reaction between the two Crown Victory releases, considering there are so many similarities in the two balls. Colors and coverstock formulation, while sharing the same box finish and weight block, are the two differences between the two Crown Victories. We found the Crown Victory Pearl to provide more length and a sharper change of direction compared to the Crown Victory, while also creating slightly less overall hook.
Cranker had a fantastic reaction with the Crown Victory Pearl on the fresh medium oil pattern. He saw the ball waste no energy getting to the breakpoint, and it was very strong at the breakpoint and back end. The ball was quicker off the spot compared to the original Crown Victory, clearing the front easily. He didn’t need to do anything with his release or ball speed to get the...
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