RG and Differential. What they mean

[billf]

Actually LaneMasters/Legends only made symmetrical cored bowling balls that had a large range of motions for years. Unfortunately they went under a few years ago. I liked them because they didn't create a dozen new balls each year, and their balls never tracked out.

I never had the chance to see one of their balls nevermind throw one.

[JerseyJim]

I never had the chance to see one of their balls nevermind throw one.

I have the Absolute Power and the Terminator. The Absolute Power was a high RG pearl which could really turn the corner, the cover on it is very adjustable. The Terminator is a very heavy rolling ball. It was a particle pearl. Love both of those balls.

Bill Hoffman, one of the top amateurs in the world threw a Legends Masterpiece when he beat Belmo in the world finals in 2007. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU6gDc18abA

[backlasher]

Thanks for the write-up. It helps me understand...at least a little.

[Hammer]

This will definitely make some people think about the balls in their arsenal. No wonder I can't make this ball work for me. DOH! Something to think about when buying a new ball.

[v33dubfox]

Thanks for that clear write up.

A question reminds... ar RG and differential numbers comparable through different companies? So that I can compare 2 balls of 2 different companies?

[J Anderson]

Thanks for that clear write up.

A question reminds... ar RG and differential numbers comparable through different companies? So that I can compare 2 balls of 2 different companies?

They should be. I don't think that there are different methods for calculating the RG.

[billf]

How the numbers for the RG and Diff are determined are governed by the USBC and is standard across manufacturers.