- Stealth Armor

First Impressions
The Track Stealth Armor comes in a striking color combination of Black, Red and Violet, which visually underscores its solid orientation. Inside works the symmetric Stealth core, known for its reliability. At a ball weight of 15 pounds, this core delivers a low RG of 2.482 and a high differential of 0.056. This configuration should produce very early revving and enable strong flare potential. The core is wrapped in the state-of-the-art QR-12 Solid Reactive cover, which builds on the innovative HK22C base. The surface is finished out of the box at 500, 1000 and 1500 grit, giving the ball a matte and very tacky texture. This combination of an early core and an aggressive coverstock is designed to respond quickly to friction and build reliable traction in oil. The technical specifications place the Track Stealth Armor in the upper-mid performance range. Through the combination of low RG and a matte solid coverstock, the ball should be extremely controllable and establish itself as a solid benchmark ball on oilier conditions.
Comparison Put head to head with the original Track Stealth, the technological upgrade of the cover stands out on the Track Stealth Armor. While the original Stealth was equipped with the QR-9 Solid, the QR-12 Solid cover offers even more consistent oil absorption thanks to the HK22C base formula, along with a slightly improved reaction at the breakpoint. Compared to a Storm Phaze II, which is likewise considered a classic solid-based benchmark ball, the Track Stealth Armor reads somewhat earlier in the midlane. The asymmetric Track Paragon, designed for extremely high oil volume, generates more hook overall and a noticeably sharper change of direction in the backend. The Track Stealth Armor lines up as a symmetric alternative slightly below such high-performance balls and should convince with a smoother arc shape. Against a pearl model like the Track Stealth Pearl, the Armor offers considerably more safety in the front part of the lane, since it is less sensitive to carrydown. Once the transition sets in and the outside boards dry up, however, the Stealth Armor could lose energy earlier than comparable hybrid or pearl versions, which may make a switch to cleaner balls necessary.
On the Lanes The Track Stealth Armor is primarily laid out for medium to high oil volumes and should play to its strengths especially on fresh patterns. The matte finish helps it move safely through the oil in the heads without skidding, and builds controlled traction in the midlane. If you're looking for a reliable, easy-to-read reaction, this ball works ideally as the first ball out of the bag. It offers a high degree of stability and a smooth continuation toward the pocket, which should have a positive effect on carry. If you throw the ball fast or have a lower rev rate, the strong solid surface is a big advantage, since it creates enough hook potential without sacrificing accuracy. On the other hand, if you have a very high rev rate, keep in mind that the ball can react early on drying conditions. In such transition situations, moving parallel a few boards inside is recommended in order to keep finding enough oil in the front third of the lane. The ball's performance window is broad and covers many typical house shots as well as more demanding sport patterns, as long as there is enough oil present. The combination of aggressive cover and symmetric core should ensure that the ball stores energy well even on slightly errant shots and retains strong hitting power at the pin deck.