- Element NE 10

First Impressions
The Dyno-Thane Element NE 10 catches the eye immediately on the lane with its striking blue and neon pink color scheme. Underneath the surface sits the symmetrical, two-piece Inverted Element Core. The specs on this core show a medium radius of gyration of 2.540 along with an appealing 0.050 differential. This construction delivers a balanced mix of length and solid flare potential. The core is wrapped in the NexGenSoaker Neon cover, a reactive solid material. What sets this ball apart is the 1000 grit polished finish out of the box. Even though this is a solid coverstock, the polish lets the ball glide extremely cleanly and with little friction through the heads. Once the Dyno-Thane Element NE 10 reaches the end of the oil pattern and hits dry boards, though, the responsiveness of the solid cover kicks in. This combination of polished surface and strong core should give the bowler reliable traction in the midlane, paired with a strong, pronounced hook on the backend.
Comparison Compared to other balls on the market, the Dyno-Thane Element NE 10 shows a particular ball motion that is heavily shaped by its surface finish. Put it next to the Storm IQ Tour Edition, which also features a symmetrical core design and a solid cover, and clear differences emerge. While the Storm ball rolls very early thanks to its matte surface and produces an even, highly controlling arc, the Dyno-Thane Element NE 10 generates significantly more length through the heads because of its polish and reacts noticeably more angular at the breakpoint. Another instructive comparison can be drawn to the Brunswick Vintage Danger Zone. Both models aim at good control on medium oil conditions, but the Dyno-Thane Element NE 10 uses its NexGenSoaker Neon surface to store energy longer. The Brunswick ball tends to offer a rounder, more continuous reaction, whereas the Dyno-Thane Element NE 10 saves more of its rotational energy for the last part of the lane and answers there with a more aggressive change of direction toward the pocket.
On the Lanes In practice, the Dyno-Thane Element NE 10 is designed primarily for medium oil conditions. Thanks to the polished surface, it works very well in house leagues and tournament situations where the heads have already been played in a bit but there is still enough volume in the middle of the lane. If you're looking for a clean skid phase without giving up a strong midlane read, this model is a reliable tool. Especially once transition sets in and the heads dry up, the 1000 grit polished finish lets you keep playing the ball over the burned boards without it losing energy prematurely. As soon as the ball hits friction at the breakpoint, it develops a dynamic angle into the pins, which should deliver excellent carry. For very heavy and fresh oil conditions, on the other hand, this model is less suited, since the smooth surface could tend to miss the breakpoint. In such cases the cover would have to be dulled with a sanding pad, which fundamentally calms the ball's behavior down. All in all, the Dyno-Thane Element NE 10 offers bowlers with medium to high ball speed an excellent balance of length and backend reaction on typical house patterns.