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:Solaris Platinum Edition
Reviewed:October 2013
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Coverstock Specs
Name:AVC Pearl Reactive
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:2000 Grit Polished
Color:Liquorice Pearl and Platinum
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Core Specs
Name:Trail Blazer
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.48
Diff:0.048
Int. Diff:0.000

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

The Solaris Platinum Edition brings back the low RG Trail Blazer core, as well as the AVC Reactive pearl coverstock. This cover at the box finish gets through the first part of the lane with very minimal effort, allowing the core to unleash its power at the pins.

Our reaction was best on our medium test pattern. This pattern allowed all three testers to have plenty of area at the breakpoint. The polished cover never had a chance to pick up the lane too early even as we got late into the testing session. The testers were able stand left

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.