SWAG Serpent Hybrid Bowling Ball
$259.95 Original price was: $259.95.$159.95Current price is: $159.95.
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The Black Dragon quickly became a favorite among both customers and our team, thanks to its outstanding performance. Demand for this ball far exceeded our expectations, making it a challenge to keep in stock. Now, we are thrilled to introduce its partner—the Serpent Hybrid.
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SWAG Serpent Hybrid — The Perfect Partner to the Black Dragon
Looking for a hybrid bowling ball that delivers high-end performance at an unbeatable value? The SWAG Serpent Hybrid is the partner ball to the incredibly popular Black Dragon. The Black Dragon quickly became a favorite among both customers and pro shop staff thanks to its outstanding performance. In fact, demand far exceeded expectations, making it hard to keep in stock. Now, SWAG has introduced its perfect complement.
SWAG’s Superior Performance Line has already earned a reputation for delivering high-end results at prices that can’t be beat. The success of the Dragon Line proved that bowlers love quality performance without the premium price tag. The Serpent Hybrid uses everything learned from that line and takes the winning formula even further.
All-New Serpent Core Technology
At the heart of the Serpent Hybrid is the all-new Serpent Asymmetric Core. This core was engineered with a higher RG (2.51 at 15 lb) compared to the Dragon core (2.48), which means the ball saves energy through the front and middle of the lane. It then delivers that stored energy at the backend where you need it most. The result is enhanced downlane motion, more length before the ball starts hooking, and powerful backend reaction that creates angle to the pocket.
The higher RG design also makes this ball versatile on medium oil conditions and a strong option as lanes transition and you need more length.
Serum Hybrid AP26 Coverstock
The Serum Hybrid AP26 coverstock provides the perfect balance of traction and length. This advanced hybrid formula delivers a powerful midlane read that’s easy to control, paired with great backend reaction for strong pin carry. The AP26 additive enhances the coverstock’s performance beyond standard hybrid formulas, and it pairs perfectly with the Serpent Core to create motion that’s both powerful and predictable.
Where the Serpent Fits in Your Arsenal
Think of the Serpent as the middle piece in a three-ball SWAG arsenal. The Black Dragon reads earliest on fresh oil. The Serpent pushes further downlane before making its move. And the Black Dragon Pearl goes the longest. Together, they give you complete coverage from fresh conditions through transition.
Whether you already own a Black Dragon or you’re new to SWAG equipment, the Serpent Hybrid delivers high-end performance without the premium price tag — and that’s exactly what the Superior Performance Line is all about.
The Serpent establishes a new benchmark for bowlers with faster ball speeds. It enables more downlane motion without giving away control and hitting power from the large asymmetrical core. The Serpent Asymmetric core — with a 2.51 RG, .048 differential, and .016 mass bias strength — provides outstanding power and performance usually seen in more expensive models. Combined with the Serum AP26 Hybrid cover, this ball delivers unparalleled backend strength and control for bowlers with lower revolutions, making it a reliable choice for speed dominant players.
In testing, balanced bowlers appreciated the Serpent for its great backend, excellent control, powerful continuation, and consistent performance on heavily oiled lanes. They found it durable enough to use for longer periods compared to other high-performance balls during league play. The combination of the Serum AP26 cover and the potent Serpent Asym core provides adaptability, enabling bowlers to easily adjust to varying lane conditions. The enhanced RG enables its use when the Black Dragon is a touch too early and when the Black Dragon Pearl is a bit too long and not enough overall hook.
The Serpent is a game-changer for rev-dominant bowlers because of its smart core design. If you’ve experienced excessive forward movement down the lane with traditional asymmetrical balls, you’re not alone. Many of those balls feature overly exaggerated core shapes that make them hard to control. The Serpent’s Asymmetrical Core solves this issue — it shares the same design philosophy as the Dragon core, but the higher RG pushes the ball further down the lane.
This core replicates the shape of symmetrical cores but with a larger intermediate differential, providing the ideal balance of control and power. It excels in handling heavy oil without compromising predictability. With the new Serum AP26 hybrid formula, rev-dominant bowlers can confidently use this ball during transitions or at deeper angles — moves that weren’t previously possible with many asymmetrical cores. The Serpent merges the smooth, dependable motion of symmetrical balls with the increased hitting power of a large asym core.
The SWAG Serpent Hybrid works great in several situations. Consider reaching for this ball when medium oil patterns need length and backend, when transition begins and you need more length than the Black Dragon provides, when the Black Dragon hooks too early on broken-down lanes, when you need controlled midlane read with strong backend, or when playing different angles requires versatile equipment. Many bowlers find they can start with the Serpent and use it for most of their session, making it a great value because you’ll throw it often.
Serpent Hybrid Ball Reaction Videos
Core Specifications
| WEIGHT | RG | DIFF | MB |
| 16 lb | 2.50 | .047 | .016 |
| 15 lb | 2.51 | .048 | .016 |
| 14 lb | 2.54 | .046 | .015 |
| 13 lb | 2.56 | .039 | .012 |
| 12 lb | 2.57 | .025 | N/A |
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| Weight | 17 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 10 in |
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| Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB) | |
| Differential: Diff (15LB) | |
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