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:Mako
Reviewed:January 2017
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Coverstock Specs
Name:QR-10 Solid
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:500 / 2000 Abralon
Color:Blue / Purple / Black
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Core Specs
Name:Mako
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.48
Diff:0.053
Int. Diff:0.014

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

The Mako swims into Track’s High Performance line with both a new coverstock and a new core design. The dual-density Mako weight block is a low RG (2.48″) and high differential (0.053″) asymmetrical shape. The coverstock is named QR-10 Solid, which is a solid version of the QR-10 formula that was used in hybrid form on the Paradox Trilogy. This cover comes out of the box sanded with 500 and 2000 Abralon, allowing it to have easy hook through even the heaviest of oil patterns.

We started with this predator on our heavy volume test pattern. All three testers immediately saw this ball pick up harder in the midlane than both the Paradox and Cyborg. The solid cover gave them strong bite through the heaviest part of this pattern toward the center of the lane. All three testers needed to keep this ball farther inside—standing farther left with their feet—than they did with the Paradox, Legion Solid, and Cyborg. This ball makes a move to the pocket that is just as strong as any ball in the Paradox line. We could

Additional Track Mako Resources

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

Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.

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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.