Ball Specs and Layout:
Helix SFP Reactive
5500 Grit LSP
Quadfire Core
55x4x70 w/ P3 hole

Bowler Stats:
Rev Rate – 450
Ball Speed – 17 mph (down-lane)
PAP – 3 ½ over, ¾ up
Right-handed

Test Environment:
42’ THS

Review:
I compared the Octane Burn to my Forza Redline since I have similar layouts on it. The Octane Burn is really clean through the front part of the lane, similar as the Tag. However, it was a stronger motion downlane. It is slightly more controllable on the backend than the original Octane which I still enjoy using. The Octane Burn worked pretty good for me when I started to chase a little further in to where my Redline wouldn’t quite make the turn on the backend.

Likes:
Clean through front part of lane
Controlled, aggressive backend
Great when lanes open up downlane

Dislikes:
None

Summary:
The Octane Burn is much cleaner and slighter more controllable than the original Octane. Those that love the Octane, will have as much appreciation for the Burn. A little added surface for some will help control some of the backend motion with no hitting power lost. The Octane Burn has a well-deserved spot in my bag.

Darryl Carreon
MOTIV Staff / PBA Member