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:Primal TV4
Reviewed:March 2011
Empty
Coverstock Specs
Name:Vicious Pearl Reactive
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:2000 Wet Sand / Power Gel Polish
Color:Black Pearl / Silver Pearl
Empty
Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.54
Diff:0.052
Int. Diff:0.000

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

The Primal TV4 offers the same Thrust core that is found in other balls with the Motiv “T” name, including the TX1 and TR2. The cover on this ball is a new formulation called Vicious Pearl Reactive. The 2000 Abralon with Power Gel polished cover, combined with the low RG Thrust core, gives this ball a strong read of the midlane with a consistent breakpoint and back end reaction. The midlane on this pattern allowed the TV4 to store its energy for a strong, consistent back end reaction. Cranker had his best reaction starting the ball deeper in the oil and sending it out around the 5th board down lane. Both Tweener and Stroker had their best reactions playing a smaller five

The BTM Ball Testing Team

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.