BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3-4
Starting Top Weight:2.3
Ball Weight:15 lb 4 oz
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4.5
CG to PAP: 3.5
X Hole (if there is one):
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 350
Ball Speed: 16.5
PAP/Track: 4 1/4 right 5/8 up, high track .5" from fingers .750" from thumb
SURFACE PREP
Grit:2000 Abralon
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):
LANE CONDITION
Length:37' and 41'
Volume: medium to med-heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
THS and Sport Compliant (USBC White)
BALL REACTION (rating based on a scale of 1-10)
Length (1-early read, 10 later read) --6--I would give this ball a 6. That is also very dependent on the part of the lane that is being played. The length rating will vary in comparison to the oil pattern. It reads friction REAL fast!
Back End (1-smooth, 10 skid snap) --6/7--by my assessment. Average rev rates will see a strong but controllable reaction. Those with more revs will see a MUCH MUCH stronger back end move.
Overall Hook (1-weak, 10 strong)
--7--The Ultimate Vision cover is really strong yet forgiving. I find it easily used on higher volumes of oil.
Mid lane Read: (1-early, 10-late) --6--Given my "up the back" release I would give the Grand Illusion a solid 6. Especially with the shine taken off.
COMMENTS
Likes: The biggest asset that the Grand Illusion has to offer is its strong hook potential for the price range. Being in the mid-price category is an understatement of what the ball is truly capable of.
Dislikes: Despite the strength of the cover the med-high RG core doesn't have the strength to kick out the corners on the deep inside lines for me.
Closing Thoughts:
I was looking for a replacement for my Riot, what I got was the greatest benchmark ball of all time. I have had a couple of tournaments where I have started with other equipment but almost always end up going to the Grand Illusion. It really is like a bowlers best friend...always there when you need it!
Adam M Moreland
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