Dyno-Thane Element Ne10 Reviewed by: BJI Reviews By Joe Cerar Jr. 02/14/2007 00:00

Core Design:
The symmetric core has a low Rg rating of 2.48 and a Diff of .054. We saw 4' of flare in the oil with our 3.5 and 4.5' pin distances.

Coverstock:
The cover is called NexGen Soaker solid reactive. Our test ball came finished at 1000-grit polished. The shell is blue with neon pink swirls.

Manufacturer's Intent:
Billy Yinger of Dynothane had this to add: It looked and performed so much better polished that I made a last-minute change, from the smooth, dull finish...This ball works great as the Threshold starts to hook a little too early; it fits nicely between the Vendettas and the Threshold.

Test Results:
The Ne-10 is one intriguing ball. It displayed very easy length, a firm motion off dry, and then rolled end-over-end through the pins. Its pin carry was easily one of the best in the group, possibly due to this rolling action through the pins. A consistent high percentage of pin carry occurs after the skid and hook phases, and the ball simply rolls through the pins and off the deck. The Ne-10 would make a great read ball, or middle ball, for many arsenals.

When to Use:
Heavy oil caused too much skid and a late breakpoint with factory polish. On all mediums and broken-down patterns, we had the lane with excellent carry. We played slightly inside the pattern and needed to send the ball to friction to watch it strut its stuff, and boy, did it strut. Track players with more speed than hand action could find success in the burn (dry area); stronger-handed players will definitely need to be farther left with the feet.
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