- Path Platinum Strike Glitter

First Impressions
The Pyramid Path is a classic entry-level and spare ball that stands out with its high-gloss look and an unusually wide range of colors. Technically the ball is very simple, but extremely effective and purposefully built. At the center sits a traditional, symmetric pancake core. This classic core shape is characterized by a very high RG and an extremely low differential. That specific combination is aimed at keeping the ball's own dynamics and flare potential as low as possible. The coverstock is pure, hard polyester. The surface comes out of the box with a High Polish finish buffed to a mirror shine, giving the ball an extremely smooth and durable texture. Between that glass-smooth surface and the completely non-reactive cover, friction on the lane surface is reduced to an absolute minimum. Visually it usually shows up in lively, multi-colored swirl designs that give good feedback about the release as the ball rotates down the boards. The entire design is strictly built so the ball stoically holds its line without being influenced by the oil pattern in play.
Comparison Compared head-to-head on the lane, the Pyramid Path behaves extremely similarly to other industry standards in this category, for example the Brunswick T-Zone or the Storm Ice. All of these models rely on a hard polyester cover and a simple pancake core, which makes the ball motion nearly identical. While a reactive beginner ball like the Storm Tropical Surge already builds friction relatively early and develops a clear hook toward the pocket at the breakpoint, the Pyramid Path remains completely unimpressed by dry or heavily oiled zones. The ball glides absolutely effortlessly through the heads and shows no notable transition even at the end of the oil pattern when the lane dries up. Against the Brunswick T-Zone or the Columbia 300 White Dot there are no measurable advantages or disadvantages in play on the lane. The choice between these balls usually comes down purely to looks or price. If you're looking for a ball that produces an aggressive hook, you won't find it here, because the combination of core and cover was designed by the developers to play exactly no arc at all and instead convert the energy applied purely into forward motion.
On the Lanes The ideal and most common use case for this ball is classic spare shooting. For that reason advanced bowlers, tournament players and pros carry it almost exclusively as a pure spare ball in the arsenal. When it comes to reliably clearing single pins on the opposite side of the lane, the ball should guarantee a dead-straight path that takes the oil pattern completely out of the equation. Beginners and casual bowlers also benefit enormously from the predictable nature of this model, since the ball doesn't overreact on extremely dry house shots and is therefore very easy to control. Because there is almost no real hook potential, you have to line the ball up extremely precisely and with plenty of force on the first shot to get good carry in the pocket. That makes it only somewhat ideal as a first-ball option over the long run. On heavily played lanes with extremely little oil, though, it can serve experienced players as a tactical last resort when even very weak reactive balls react too early and too strongly to the transition. Overall, the Pyramid Path should deliver absolute straightness and maximum predictability, completely regardless of what the current lane conditions look like.