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:Signals
Reviewed:July 2011
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Coverstock Specs
Name:High Traction Reactive-1
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:800 Abranet / 1000 / 2000 Abralon / Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
Color:Red / Gold Pearl
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.52
Diff:0.055
Int. Diff:0.000

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

The difference in coverstock formulation is what makes the Ebonite Signals stand out from other balls using the Vital Sign core. The change to the new pearlized Traction Reactive-1 cover improves upon the reaction of the Vital Sign and Vital Energy. This one has the same strong midlane read with a lot more at the breakpoint and back end.

All three testers had their best look on our medium test pattern. Stroker and Tweener were impressed the most with this ball, due to the extra help it gave them when it came out of the oil pattern. Very few balls turn the corner as hard as this one did for them.

Because of his higher rev rate, Cranker was able to keep his Signals at

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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.