- Graffiti Tracker

First Impressions
The SWAG Graffiti Tracker, released in March 2023, expands the popular Graffiti series with a strong pearl option for deeper angles. Visually, the ball comes in a striking mix of black, aqua and ruby. At the technical center sits the proven asymmetric Ballistic Core, which with a 2.489 RG, a 0.054 differential and a very high intermediate differential of 0.033 (at 15 lbs) provides massive flare potential. These core numbers point to a ball that is extremely eager to turn over and stands up quickly. This engine is paired with the Reverie 4 (RVR 4) pearl reactive coverstock. Out of the box, the Tracker comes with a 2000 grit polished finish, which makes for an interesting mix: the 2000 base provides a certain amount of traction in oil, while the polish makes it easier to get through the heads.
Comparison
Compared directly to its predecessor, the **SWAG Graffiti Pop**, which uses the same core/cover combination, the Graffiti Tracker often shows a shade more length and a somewhat sharper reaction at the breakpoint thanks to its 2000 polished finish (versus the Pop's 1000 polished finish). Put up against a market leader like the **Hammer Black Widow Ghost Pearl**, the Graffiti Tracker acts even more aggressively during the change of direction because of its extremely high intermediate differential (0.033 vs. 0.018 on the Widow). The core "tips over" faster and harder, which creates a very defined move into the pocket. Against a symmetric pearl ball like the **900 Global Zen**, the Tracker reads the midlane earlier and offers noticeably more stability in oil, since the asymmetric core keeps it from "swimming."
On the Lanes
The Graffiti Tracker is ideally suited to medium to heavier oil conditions, once the lane starts to open up (transition). Thanks to the polish it glides cleanly over burned-up heads, but the 2000 grit underneath and the strong core make sure it doesn't slip in the oil. It's perfect if you like to throw a big hook and need to get the ball well out to the right (for right-handers). The ball does need some volume in the midlane, though; on conditions that are too dry or on short oil, the strong asymmetric core will brake too early and lose energy. It's the weapon of choice for playing deeper angles after starting with a dull solid, without giving up carry.