SWAG Assassin Pearl Bowling Ball

Right handed no thumb. PAP: 5 3/4 right and 1/2 down. Revrate: 400-425 Layout: 35x4x40 Finish: 1000 polished With this ball I'm not sure where to begin. I start by saying of the new releases it is the one I had the highest expectations for and it DID NOT disappoint. If you're a fan of the fusion hybrid...you will love this one. The new coverstock was much stronger than its expected, and with my layout choice it reads super early. I chose to resurface it to a 1000 polished to give more length. In my game with the layout I chose it stands up much faster than I thought it would. This is why the surface was changed. Playing up the boards is still not an option is this setup in my personal game. For me, it plays extremely well in the middle of the lane and out to the friction. It drives back hard off the spot with a definitive shape. This ball gives you much more miss room to the outside with the confidence it can make the turn and get up the hill. On a medium to lower volume pattern this ball really shines.

Right handed no thumb. PAP: 5 3/4 right and 1/2 down. Revrate: 400-425 Layout: 35x4x40 Finish: 1000 polished With this ball I'm not sure where to begin. I start by saying of the new releases it is the one I had the highest expectations for and it DID NOT disappoint. If you're a fan of the fusion hybrid...you will love this one. The new coverstock was much stronger than its expected, and with my layout choice it reads super early. I chose to resurface it to a 1000 polished to give more length. In my game with the layout I chose it stands up much faster than I thought it would. This is why the surface was changed. Playing up the boards is still not an option is this setup in my personal game. For me, it plays extremely well in the middle of the lane and out to the friction. It drives back hard off the spot with a definitive shape. This ball gives you much more miss room to the outside with the confidence it can make the turn and get up the hill. On a medium to lower volume pattern this ball really shines.

Right handed no thumb. PAP: 5 3/4 right and 1/2 down. Revrate: 400-425 Layout: 35x4x40 Finish: 1000 polished With this ball I'm not sure where to begin. I start by saying of the new releases it is the one I had the highest expectations for and it DID NOT disappoint. If you're a fan of the fusion hybrid...you will love this one. The new coverstock was much stronger than its expected, and with my layout choice it reads super early. I chose to resurface it to a 1000 polished to give more length. In my game with the layout I chose it stands up much faster than I thought it would. This is why the surface was changed. Playing up the boards is still not an option is this setup in my personal game. For me, it plays extremely well in the middle of the lane and out to the friction. It drives back hard off the spot with a definitive shape. This ball gives you much more miss room to the outside with the confidence it can make the turn and get up the hill. On a medium to lower volume pattern this ball really shines.

The Assassin is a new release from Swag Bowling in what is essentially the Fusion line, and having loved the Fusion Hybrid and its easy length, I was excited to see what this ball could do. I drilled this ball to read sooner than my Fusion Hybrid with a dual angle layout of 60x4.75”x50, putting the pin in my ring finger. At the box surface of 1500 sanded, the ball was smooth and continuous and very controllable. However, I wanted a little more out of it so I applied polish and this thing really came to life. The polish gave it that extra energy retention and hitting power I was hoping for, sending pins flying across the pin deck in a violent manner. With this being another of the AP26 enhanced coverstocks, I was impressed with how much power it distributed through the pins. The new additive Swag Bowling has created is legit and every new release I’ve thrown has displayed better control, enhanced shape and much greater power at the pins over previous iterations. This ball can handle medium-heavy to medium conditions for me without a second thought. I may need to get another one and out a stronger layout on it to see what else it can do but it’s a very strong release and one that offers a ton of bang for the buck.

The SWAG Assassin Pearl is sneaky good! The name fits this ball perfectly—it’s quiet but deadly, just like a true assassin. I have mine drilled at 70x4x45, and for me, it delivers a very angular motion downlane that really stands out. This ball is part of the Modern Performance Line and can be compared to the SWAG Fusion line. For my game, it serves as a reliable benchmark for a symmetrical ball, especially on lower oil volumes and during transitional conditions. It reads the lane cleanly while still providing a strong and controlled move on the backend. My average ball speed is in the mid-14 mph range, so I can comfortably start league play with this ball on a typical house shot. The new AP26 coverstock really shines, offering improved downlane performance with consistent, predictable motion. Compared to my SWAG Fusion Hybrid, which is a bit stronger, the Assassin Pearl fits perfectly as part of a great one-two punch. Overall, this ball is extremely versatile and dependable—definitely a standout piece in the lineup.

Swag knocked it out of the park with this one. The Assassin is so versatile that any bowler can throw it and be very successful. From the down and in low rev low speed bowler, to the high rev high speed bowler. It’s that versatile. And with the AP26 coupling agents added to the cover stock, it fills the voids which gives the ball more surface to create more friction with the lane. Which in turn creates more hook potential when needed.This ball is great for lanes that begin to dry up or transition. I have my layout at 55x4.25x75. This layout gives me a very similar roll as urethane but with great backend action. I recommend this ball for any bowler looking for a symmetrical ball.

I've had this ball for 2 weeks and already shot 3 700s and my high series for the year. Drilled by Buddiesproshop, and I went with the layout they recommended for me. I'm throwing it all 3 games, it still carries great as I move deeper as the shot dries up, and gives me tons of miss room.

WOW! This ball looks amazing and strikes a ton! This ball is one I use just after the Judge/Judgment. When they become to strong and create a broke down area on the lane. This ball you can stay in the same area and use the same line as before. The AP26 in this ball with the pearl cover make it read very dependable but not over hook of the dry areas. The best part about this ball is it has a smoother motion. Its not going to over react when you are on harder sport shots like at nationals. This ball is going to be in my bag! Performance- This ball is great when there is a lot of hook and you need to control it. This ball is money on though shots or later in blocks when the pairs get over under on reaction.

The Assassin has been a great transition ball for me and really shines once the lanes start to change. I have mine drilled 65 x 2 3/4 x 35, which gives it a strong midlane read with a smooth, controlled backend motion. It’s early enough to handle the leftover oil but still clean enough to not burn up when there’s friction to the right. For me, this is typically a Game 2 ball in league once the heads start to go, or around Game 4 in a longer tournament block. It allows me to stay ahead of the transition, keep my angles tighter, and maintain consistent hit and carry as the pattern continues to break down.

When I need to create angle and finish strong, I grab my SWAG Assassin. For me, it clears the fronts effortlessly and saves all its energy for the backend. The moment it sees friction, it makes a sharp, confident move and keeps driving through the pins. It’s not just a flip — it’s continuation. What I love most is the carry. I can move left, open my angles, and trust it to recover strong. Light hits mix, flush shots explode, and it gives me confidence late in league when strikes matter most. If you want clean length with a decisive finish downlane, the Assassin lives up to its name.