- The Tour Preferred Series™ has become known as the obvious choice for bowlers competing on demanding lane conditions. The Badger™ is the next addition to the already immensely popular line. The Badger™ features the same great S71™ Coverstock made famous by the Honey Badger™. It has been formulated as a hybrid version to be able to handle heavier volumes of oil. The core of the Badger™ is the all new Lacerate™ symmetric. This core will provide a similar motion to that of the Honey Badger™, but will be better suited to create that angular look on heavier patterns. The Badger™ also features a true 2-piece core design creating a very unique reaction within the 900 Global product line.