Art You Can Roll
About the OTB Black Sugar Skull by Brandon Starr
The OTB Black Sugar Skull Bowling Ball by Brandon Starr wraps the “Black Sugar Skull” artwork from Brandon Starr, cartoon monsters, cats, and sugar skulls in bright pop colors, around a straight-rolling polyester bowling ball. The design is printed edge to edge and sealed under the clear cover, so it looks the same on frame one hundred as it did out of the box.
Underneath the art it is a classic plastic ball: a symmetric 3-piece core and a durable polyester cover for a predictable, low-hook path. That makes it a dependable spare ball for league bowlers, a forgiving first ball for kids and casual bowlers, and a conversation piece on any rack. USBC approved, offered in 8 to 16 lb, and built to order by OnTheBall Bowling in the weight you pick.
Understanding the 3 Piece Core and Plastic
OnTheBall Bowling builds its designer series as straight-rolling polyester balls. The symmetric 3-piece core and non-reactive plastic cover deliver a true, predictable path with minimal hook (1 to 2 inches of flare), so the ball goes where you aim it regardless of the oil. The “Black Sugar Skull” artwork is printed and sealed under the clear cover, so it never wears off. There are no RG or differential numbers worth charting on a plastic ball; the point is a simple, controllable, straight roll.
A Simple Symmetric Core Built for a Straight, Predictable Roll
This ball uses a basic symmetric 3-piece (pancake) core. With a low, balanced mass distribution and a small differential, it rolls end over end with minimal track flare, so the ball holds a straight line down the lane.
That predictability is the entire point of a spare ball. Line up at a corner pin, send it straight, and trust it to go where you aim without hooking into or away from the pin, no matter how much oil is on the lane.
A Durable Polyester Cover That Skids Straight and Shows Off the Art
Wrapping the core is a durable polyester (plastic) coverstock with a polished finish. Polyester is non-reactive, so it skids cleanly through the oil and resists hooking. That makes it ideal for shooting spares straight, for newer bowlers still developing a release, and for anyone who wants a controllable, no-surprises ball.
The clear cover is also the canvas for the “Black Sugar Skull” artwork by Brandon Starr, sealed beneath the surface so it stays vivid and never wears off through play.
Who This Ball Is Right For
Good to Know Before You Buy
BowlersMart Tips: Where This Ball Fits in Your Bag
Where It Fits in Your Arsenal
Every serious bag needs a dedicated spare ball, and the OTB Black Sugar Skull Bowling Ball by Brandon Starr is built for the job. Throw it straight at your corner-pin spares and it holds its line without hooking into or away from the pin, no matter how much oil is on the lane. Pair it with your reactive strike ball and you have both ends of the game covered.
Surface Adjustments
This ball ships polished and is meant to be thrown exactly as it comes: straight and predictable. Unlike a reactive ball, there is no need to adjust the surface for oil; its job is to hold a line at your spares.
Coverstock Care
Plastic coverstocks are about as low-maintenance as bowling balls get. A quick wipe with an approved ball cleaner after each session keeps the cover and the sealed artwork looking sharp. There is no oil absorption to worry about and no surface to refresh.
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Shop With Confidence at BowlersMart
The OTB Black Sugar Skull Bowling Ball by Brandon Starr ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized KR Strikeforce dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year KR Strikeforce warranty. Every ball is custom made to order by OnTheBall Bowling in the weight you choose, so please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery.


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