5 Nov, 2008
The Smash Zone integrates a pearlized version of Brunswick’s exciting EnMotion™ coverstock with an updated version of the original Inferno™ core and a high gloss polish finish. This combination creates an ultra-low RG symmetric core ball that gets through the front part of the lane then rev’s strongly to create excellent mid-lane recovery and a continuous back-end reaction.
Pin to PAP(4 1/2″ over 1/2″ up) - 5″
CG Placement - 3 3/8″ from PAP
Balance Hole - None
Surface Preparation - Left at Box Finish
What I Was Looking For In This Layout: With this layout I was expecting to clear the heads easily and give me a strong and predictable reaction down lane to compliment my Brunswick Ultra Zone. This is the second ball I have tried with Brunswick’s new EnMotion Coverstock, so I was interested to see how this ball would stack up when compared to the Brunswick Ultra Zone. Read the rest of this entry »
25 Oct, 2008
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The new Virtual Gravity™ is the latest endeavor using the well received R2X™ coverstock and the high performance Shape Lock HD™ (High Density) Core.
Pin to PAP(4 1/2″ over 1/2″ up) - 5″
Mass Bias Position - 3″ right of Center Line
Balance Hole - None
Surface Preparation - Left at Box Finish (4000-grit Abralon)
What I Was Looking For In This Layout: Knowing that this ball was going to hook, I decided to place the pin under my middle finger to try to get the pin a little further away from my PAP in order to get a little more length out of the ball.
What I Ended Up With In This Ball Layout: Let me start by making a bold statement…This is the most aggressive by I have ever thrown. Read the rest of this entry »
16 Oct, 2008
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The Sauce High Performance Series features an all-new Contrusion core shape allowing for greater backend movement without sacrificing breakpoint control, and the Hammer Aggressive Edge coverstock; the most aggressive coverstock we’ve cooked up yet.
Pin to PAP (4 1/2″ over 1/2″ up) - 3 3/4″
CG Placement - 1 1/2″ Right of grip center - 2 3/8″ from PAP
Balance Hole - 5 1/2″ Right, 1″ Down - Hole Drilled 2″ Deep w/ 3/4″ Drill Bit
Surface Preparation - Sanded to 1000 Abralon and Polished with Brunswick Factory Finish
What I Was Looking For In This Layout: Since this is the first high performance Hammer releases in some time, I decided to go stronger with this layout to see what it could do. I was looking for this ball to hook more in the midlane and give me a strong punch at the breakpoint. Read the rest of this entry »
