First Impressions
The SWAG Geek Meme Sky (also known as White / Sky Blue) grabs your attention right away with its sky blue and white color scheme, visually calling to mind a cloudless day. Inside works the symmetrical Geek core, known for its extreme numbers: at 15 lbs it delivers a very high RG of 2.576 and a medium differential of 0.039. This unusually high RG value signals immediately that the core keeps the ball in suspension for a long time and aims for a very late reaction. The cover is made from the Sweep Pearl Reactive material. Out of the box the surface is given a 3000-grit sand and then polished. This combination of a matte base and polish provides a certain amount of traction in the backend, while the core pushes the ball effortlessly through the heads.
Comparison
Compared directly to the original SWAG Geek, which was often perceived as somewhat more finicky, the Geek Meme Sky offers a slightly smoother and more predictable reaction to friction thanks to the Sweep Pearl cover. It operates in a similar performance class to the Roto Grip Hyped Pearl or the Storm Match Up Black Pearl, but sets itself apart with its even higher RG, which lets it skid even longer. Against stronger balls from the same house, such as the SWAG Big Bro, the Geek Meme Sky is a massive step back in terms of overall hook. It is not a ball that digs into the oil, but one that glides over it. It offers more length than a Brunswick Rhino, but has a more defined move at the breakpoint.
On the Lanes
The SWAG Geek Meme Sky is an absolute specialist for dry to medium lanes and burned-up heads. When the front part of the lane is already heavily played in and stronger balls lose energy too early, this ball plays its trump cards. Thanks to the high RG value it almost completely ignores the dry boards in the heads and saves its energy for the backend. It is ideal for tournament players as a "late block" ball, when you have to move deep inside but still need a clean pass through the front. For beginners it is easy to control because of its length, while advanced players use it to play steep angles without having to worry about the ball hooking up too early.