Rhino Green/Silver Pearl

Layout: <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.dropbox.com/s/p5r3ehj4f9pqt4v/%282016-05%29%20Rhino.jpg?dl=0">105° x 2” x 50°</a> I am going to something a little different for this review; I'm going to both talk about my experience with the Rhino and what I've seen from others. The reason I am doing this is because I drilled mine with a specific shape in mind, which one normally wouldn't do with this ball. The reason I went with the layout I did was because I was looking for a shape that would really control the backend reaction when I see patterns similar to the 2016 USBC Open Championship (shorter and very flat). In the past, I've had trouble controlling down lane reaction, whether it be from under reaction trying to play closer to the gutter, or over reaction playing more inside. I went with a 2" pin to help control this, along with hitting the surface with 500, due to the core not being the strongest out there. I really wanted the cover to do all the work, with the core just being there to help it drive through the pins. I used it during league on the Open Championship patterns, I got the exact reaction I was looking This ball gave me hold when I would miss inside target, and would face up when missing a bit out. Granted, if I missed too much in either direction, the lanes would not allow this ball to save face and hit the pocket, but it did give me the most room. At the Bowler's Journal side event, I had the same kind of look on the first pair, but while moving pairs, the outside shot wasn't there, so I had to abandon the strategy with this ball and move inside with my <a target="_blank" href=" http://123bowl.com/ballreview.cfm?r=12657">Nirvana (Layout B)</a>. Bowling during Team and Singles and Doubles, I noticed a similar issue when moving pairs in the Bowlers Journal. Playing outside wasn't the right move, and again, I moved inside. While I didn't have the look I was anticipating, this ball definitely did what I was expecting, and glad it was in my bag for the trip. While I didn't have the success with this ball as I was hoping, I have seen others have great success. There are a few people I know that have shot honor scores with it out of the box. From what I'm seeing, it allows you to stay straighter, longer. Don't confuse this ball as something that should come out only when the lanes are on fire. For everything except heavy patterns, I see this ball having no problems facing up and striking; just remember that to start, you need to keep your angles more closed, but it will allow you to stay with the same shape in the same zone for longer periods of time.