- New Breed Crossover

First Impressions
The Visionary New Breed Crossover shows up in an appealing mix of a navy blue solid material with forest green pearl swirls. Technically it's a versatile bowling ball conceived as the direct successor to the New Breed Solid. At the heart of the ball works the proven Serpentine core. This slightly asymmetric core design features a dense center, a pronounced cap and a lighter outer shell. An additional wedge-shaped element on the side of the core creates a moderate mass bias that allows precise fine-tuning of the ball reaction. The specs on a 15-pound ball show a medium RG of 2.560 and a relatively high differential of 0.052. This complex core is wrapped in the Incross Hybrid Reactive coverstock, a special blend of solid and pearl elements. To ensure an optimal balance of traction and length, the surface comes out of the box with a 2000-grit Abralon finish. This combination of the hybrid cover and the dynamic asymmetric core should let the ball slide cleanly through the heads while still offering enough traction to navigate wetter patterns safely. The construction is designed so that the ball stays readable in the midlane and, thanks to the prominent core cap, produces a defined change of direction at the end of the oil pattern.
Comparison In comparison, the Visionary New Breed Crossover shows a very balanced motion profile that makes it a strong option in the hybrid segment. Taking the Storm Hy-Road as a direct reference, which also has a hybrid cover and similar areas of use, specific differences in the type of direction change stand out. While the Storm Hy-Road delivers a very even, steady arc across the entire oil pattern thanks to its symmetric core, the slightly asymmetric Serpentine core in the Visionary model creates a somewhat more angular and sharper break on the backend. Compared to its direct predecessor, the Visionary New Breed Solid, the Crossover gets through the heads considerably more easily thanks to the pearl content in the cover. Once it reaches the midlane it begins to roll up, though somewhat later and somewhat cleaner than the pure solid version. When the lane moves into transition over the course of a game and the oil pattern breaks down, the Incross cover of the New Breed Crossover responds excellently to the friction that develops. It blends the wet and dry zones of the lane far more smoothly than a pure pearl ball, but stores more energy for the hit than a pure solid ball.
On the Lanes Because of its technical makeup, the Visionary New Breed Crossover is primarily laid out for medium to heavier oil volumes. The roughed-up 2000 Abralon cover should let the ball hold securely in the oil without losing its ability to attack on the backend and find a clean path through the heads. That makes it an excellent tool for player types who bowl on forgiving house shots, where a clean skid phase but still a trustworthy hook later down the lane is called for. The ball smooths out so-called wet-dry conditions, where the transition from oil to dry boards is very abrupt, in a very gentle way. The slightly asymmetric core design helps preserve energy to the breakpoint, which especially benefits you if you like to play the ball across a lot of boards and send it well outside. You'll benefit from the strong recovery generated by the special core cap. At the same time, the roll in the late midlane provides excellent carry, since the ball enters the pocket at an optimal entry angle. As the lane dries up, however, the roughed-up surface can cause the ball to grab a little too early and lose energy. In those cases, adjusting the surface with a light polish is recommended in order to increase length. All in all, this ball is a strong and versatile option for bowlers who are looking for traction in oil without giving up a distinct backend hook.