On the lanes… I was ready to see if the new Up-Rising was going to be just as good as its predecessor and right away I was not disappointed. The new Up-Rising has the same great look on the lanes as the original Rising, with a stronger motion in the back end. This is partly due to the cover stock being polished versus the original at 4000 out of the box finish. Also this is a newer version of the original Rising's cover stock. Both factors definitely made the difference on the lanes for me. The Up-Rising was very clean through the front part of the lane and made a very distinct move out of the oil. Can we say power? I tested this ball on a 47 foot - light volume oil pattern. Typically for me, my equipment hits weak when I have to play the lanes deep. Not the Up-Rising. I was very impressed with the power it had. It was actually the only ball in my bag at the time, that conquered this pattern and carried. The pin action was like a vacuum. Ten in the pit.

In conclusion… The Up-Rising, is a great bowling ball to compliment the original Rising. On your typical "house shot" oil pattern, I would pull this ball out of my bag first. I strongly believe that all bowler styles will really enjoy the Up-Rising. Strokers will have something to combat the heavier volumes, while tweeners and crankers can open up the lanes with it. As with all bowling balls, adjusting the surface will dramatically affect your ball reaction. Strokers may need just a little bit more surface with this bowling ball on those very heavy oil patterns. Crankers and tweeners take it out of the box and go have fun opening the lane up with the new Up-Rising!!!

Color: Solid Black
Cover Stock: HP Gen 2 Reactive
Weight Block: Mega Tron
RG : 2.48
Differential: 0.056
Reviewed Ball: 15 Lbs
Layout: Pin 1 inch above grip center,
Mass Bias 3 inches left of center line.
Surface: 4000 grit Abralon polished
Weight Hole: N/A

GLC’s “Out of 5 Stars” Rating…

Shelf Appeal: 2.0 Length: 3.50 Back End: 4.25