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)

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General Info

Brand:
Name:Ivory Rhino Pro
Reviewed:November 2024
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Coverstock Specs
Name:HK22 - Activator Plus 3.0 Pearl
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:500 / 1000 / 1500 SiaAir / Crown Factory Compound
Color:Ivory
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Core Specs
Name:Vintage Light Bulb
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.568
Diff:0.032
Int. Diff:0.000

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The Ivory Rhino Pro is the latest eye-catching release from Brunswick. Following up on the remake of the Teal Rhino Pro from August 2023, this ball features the same Vintage Light Bulb core design. This high RG (2.568″) and lower differential (0.032″) symmetrical core is paired with the new HK22 – Activator Plus 3.0 Pearl coverstock that comes out of the box finished with Crown Factory Compound. We previously saw the non-HK22 version of this shell on the Attitude remake. This core and cover combination created more angularity than the Endeavor and the Teal Rhino Pro. The Ivory’s easy length allowed all three of our testers to start farther outside than with the Endeavor.

Stroker

Stroker had a good look on the medium oil pattern, lining up a couple of boards right of where he started with the Endeavor. He played very straight up the lane, letting the cover grab the friction at the breakpoint to give him a strong entry angle through the pocket. He had some room for error to the outside, but shots tugged into the oil would create too much length and not quite get to the pocket. He loved how long he could stay in this part of the lane with the Ivory Rhino Pro. As the oil started to transition, the ball’s effortless length continued to get it through the front and to the breakpoint consistently. It wasn’t until duller balls started going down the lane and eating up the oil in the front that he had to start moving inside. He moved left with his laydown, and he was a little worried that the ball wouldn’t have enough traction to get back to the pocket. The first shot hit the dry and turned over very strongly, removing any doubts he had about playing this line. While the ball

Additional Brunswick Ivory Rhino Pro Resources

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

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