- Karma Blue/Green Pearl

First Impressions
With the Karma Blue/Green Pearl, Brunswick brings a fascinating new development to the market, one that stands out above all for its exceptional length and late reaction. Inside works the dynamic Karma core, which with a 2.53 RG and a 0.040 differential ensures a very clean motion through the front part of the lane. The pearl reactive cover is specifically tuned to store the ball's energy extremely efficiently. The nature of the surface with its High Gloss finish supports this trait in a big way, letting the ball glide effortlessly through the heads without building friction early. Visually the ball is a real eye-catcher, and it immediately conveys that this model was designed primarily for later and sharper changes of direction. The technical match between core and cover has been achieved here in an extremely harmonious and purposeful way.
Comparison
Comparing the Karma Blue/Green Pearl with the Storm Hy-Road Pearl, the glaring differences in backend reaction are immediately apparent. The Storm Hy-Road Pearl tends to read a bit earlier, while the Karma Blue/Green Pearl holds its energy a decisive fraction longer and then reacts noticeably more aggressively to the dry area. That trait makes it the perfect complement in the arsenal when the Hy-Road Pearl starts losing energy in the pocket or entering too flat. Although both balls are aimed at lighter oil patterns in a similar way, the Karma Blue/Green Pearl offers a noticeably more dynamic angle. It is the ideal solution for situations in which the Hy-Road Pearl no longer generates enough drive, because it creates the necessary entry angle.
On the Lanes
This ball shows its greatest strength once the lane has been broken in a bit and the transition has clearly set in. It needs a certain amount of friction in the backend to develop its characteristic hook, which produces maximum, explosive carry. As the boards in the front part of the lane dry up, the ball allows you to systematically move further inside and attack the pocket from a much deeper angle. It works excellently on medium to dry conditions and is an excellent choice if you're looking for a clean, quick-reacting surface. With its forgiving nature on shots missed to the outside, it should keep your scores stable at a very high level even in the late stages of a tournament.