Hmm.. sounds like a lot of great bowling balls. Got any information on Brunswick's new stuff (Ringer Solid, Melee Cross, and Fortera Exile), Storm's (Hy Road Solid and Optimus), or Roto Grip's 5 new bowling balls?
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Ruckus Schizo
World Wide Release Date: 7/16/14
Color: Neon Lime/Neon Yellow Peal
Coverstock: Class 12F Reactive
Factory Finish: 500 Siaair, Royal Compound
Core: Ruckus Medium RG
Weights: 12-16 lbs.
BSR: $242.95
RG INT: #14/2.595 #15/2.579 #16/2.566
DIFF: #14/0.052 #15/0.052 #16/0.052
Rude Dude
World Wide Release Date: 7/16/14
Color: Neon Orange/Neon Solid
Coverstock: Class 7G Reactive
Factory Finish: 500 Siaair, Royal Compound
Core: Dude Symmetric
Weights: 12-16 lbs.
BSR: $189.95
RG: #14/2.612 #15/2.596 #16/2.584
DIFF: #14/0.040 #15/0.040 #16/0.040
plus 4 polyester balls
COLUMBIA
Columbia N's@ne Antics
World Wide Release Date: 7/1/14
Color: White/Crimson/Azure
Coverstock: AR300 Solid
Factory Finish: 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 Abralon with Clean 'n Sheen 300 RPM
Core: Hi-Dynamix II
Weights: 12-16 lbs.
BSR: $239.95
RG: #14/2.51 #15/2.50 #16/2.51
DIFF: #14/.042 #15/.042 #16/.039
EBONITE
Ebonite Energy Source
World Wide Release Date: 7/8/14
Color: Black/Red/Silver
Coverstock: XL4500 Hybrid
Factory Finish: 500/500/500/1000 Abralon with Power House Factory Finish @ 300 RPM
Core: Mission
Weights: 12-16 lbs.
BSR: $196.95
RG: #14/2.50 #15/2.49 #16/2.48
DIFF: #14/.052 #15/.050 #16/.049
HAMMER
Hammer Black Widow Legend
World Wide Release Date: 8/5/14
Color: Black/Red Pearl
Coverstock: NBT Hybrid
Factory Finish: 500/500/500/1000 Abralon W/ Power House Factory Finish
Core: Gas Mask
Weights: 12-16 lbs.
BSR: $206.95
RG: #15/2.50
DIFF: #15/.058
Hammer Absolut Flip
World Wide Release Date: 7/8/14
Color: Blue/Copper/Silver
Coverstock: H-200 Pearl
Factory Finish: 500, 500, 500, 1000 Abralon W/ Power House Factory Finish @ 300 RPM Speed
Core: Fat Max
Weights: 10-16 lbs.
BSR: $175.95
RG: #15/2.45
DIFF: #15/.048
TRACK
Track Mx16
World Wide Release Date: 8/19/14
Color: Orange/Blue/Silver
Coverstock: MR-8 Hybrid
Factory Finish: 500/3000 Abralon
Core: I-Core
Weights: 12-16 lbs.
BSR: $249.94
RG: #14/2.25 #15/2.49 #16/2.50
DIFF: #14/.052 #15/.053 #16/.047
Track Hx10
World Wide Release Date: 8/19/14
Color: Smoke Pearl/Red/Sky Blue
Coverstock: Dr-6 Hybrid
Factory Finish: 500/1000 Abralon polished W/ Power House Factory Finsih
Core: Face
Weights: 12-16 lbs.
BSR: $206.95
RG: #14/2.25 #15/2.50 #16/2.51
DIFF: #14/.052 #15/.049 #16/.042++
Track Lx05
World Wide Release Date: 8/19/14
Color: Blue Pearl/Black/Silver Pearl
Coverstock: Qr-4 Hybrid
Factory Finish: 500/2000 Abralon
Core: Modified kinetic
Weights: 12-16 lbs.
BSR: $175.95
RG: #14/2.48 #15/2.49 #16/2.51
DIFF: #14/.041 #15/.038 #16/.036
MOTIV
Tribal Fire
World Wide Release Date: 8/27/14
COLOR: Red/Orange Pearl
COVERSTOCK: Fusion Hybrid Reactive
Factory Finish: 5000 LSP
CORE: Halogen
WEIGHTS: 12-16 lbs.
BSR: $186.95
RG: #15/2.55
DIFF: #15/.037
Octane
olor: Black/Purple Pearl (NeoMark Color: Silver Pearl/Orange Pearl)
- Weight Block: Quadfire
- Coverstock: Agility SFX Reactive
- Finish: 5000-grit LSP
- RG: 2.55 (15# ball)
- Diff: 0.043 (15# ball)
- Reaction: Skid/Flip
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
Hmm.. sounds like a lot of great bowling balls. Got any information on Brunswick's new stuff (Ringer Solid, Melee Cross, and Fortera Exile), Storm's (Hy Road Solid and Optimus), or Roto Grip's 5 new bowling balls?
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The Blue Ringer is an ideal benchmark ball featuring a medium rg and a smooth reaction. Depending on how it's drilled, it can also be a good choice for medium length sport shots. I had a very good look with it on the 40' Sunset Strip Kegel pattern in a challenge shot league.
The Melee Cross is slightly longer and stronger than the original Melee. It's the ball that Sean Rash used to win the 34' Wolf Championship where he also shot 300 in the first match.
The Fortera Exile is an unusual ball for Brunswick, featuring an angular backend reaction. Walter Ray used it to win the Senior Masters. Just looking at the reaction, you'd think that the ball was made in Utah.
The Hyroad Solid is a solid reactive covered version of the original Hyroad which is the ball that has lasted longer than any other in Storm's line. It's kind of ironic the there are now both pearl and solid versions of the Hyroad, as the "Hy" in Hyroad originally indicated that it featured a hybrid cover.
The Optimus is an aggressive reacting ball from Storm. If you threw the Optimus and the Fortera Exile next to each other, you would see a very similar reaction.
I am excited to see what roto grip is bringing out. Just what I need more choices when I decide to add that next piece. Lol 😎
USBC #9327-540
In the Bag: Storm IQ Tour Fusion, Brunswick Mastermind Genisu, Roto Grip Asylum and Ebonite Maxim
Final Book Averages for Fall:192 Current averages in Summer: PBA 182, Tuesday 202, Thursday 205
The thing with Roto grip is I have looked on the approved ball list and I'm not seeing anything that has been tested and approved at this time. So what they have to say has lil traction till the balls are tested and pass. The ok will always come out 3-4 months before WWRD. A lot can change in that time. So let's say they tell you what's coming out. Then they send it in for usbc testing your still looking at a mid fall to winter release.
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