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:The Classic U2
Reviewed:August 2012
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Coverstock Specs
Name:Urethane
Type:Urethane
Box Finish:2000 Abralon
Color:Slate
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.46
Diff:0.043
Int. Diff:0.000

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The Classic U2 is a release that was demanded by Columbia 300 die-hards after the recent success of other brands with urethane covers. The only thing The Classic U2 shares with the old time release is the name. This modern urethane release is a different composition of urethane and surrounds the modern low RG Resurgence core.

Even with the strong core, this cover does not absorb much oil, so we had our best reaction on the short dry test pattern. This ball revved up right off all three tester’s hands, and provided the traditional hook/set urethane reaction. Urethane material makes one move as it goes down the lane and then just rolls. It will need

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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.