The Track Paradox Pearl joins the original Paradox as the second release from Track to use the I-Core 2.0 design. This time, it comes surrounded by a pearlized coverstock named QR-9 Pearl that comes out of the box finished with 1000 Abralon and Powerhouse Clean N’ Sheen. This finish definitely gives this ball a sheen texture instead of a glossy shine like many other pearl-covered bowling balls. This gives the Paradox Pearl much more traction in the oil, making it a good match for longer and heavier volume patterns.

We had the best reaction with this ball on our heavy test pattern. It offered slightly more length than the first Paradox, but it still provided the same strong downlane reaction at the breakpoint and back end. Cranker saw his Paradox Pearl hook quite a bit on this pattern, but he was very happy with the shape it ...