Question: How do coverstock and core affect hook differently?

Answer:
The coverstock controls when the ball starts to hook. Solids and sanded surfaces hook earlier. Pearls and polished surfaces skid longer, then hook later and more sharply. The core controls how much the ball flares and how angular the backend is. A strong asymmetrical core adds extra snap once the cover finds friction.

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