Brunswick Melee Jab

[BowlingTechGirl]

Brunswick Melee Jab
My information
Ball speed-14 mph average/ Rev rate- 270 average
Axis tilt-15 degrees /Axis rotation-45 degrees
Ball drilling on the ball reviewed-60 x 30 @4” P 3 X-hole


Ball stats: Core-Melee Low RG Symmetrical Coverstock- Savvy Hook Pearl
Surface-500 siaair Pad /Royal Compound ,RG-2.487 RG Diff-.-0.050
Color-Deep Bruise Pearl

Overview

The Melee Jab cover and core combination creates less friction
friction than the Melee or the Cross. Clears the heads and midlane
and has a quicker respond to the friction downlane.
The ball also has more skid flip than the other Melees.
The Melee Jab creates less overall hook throughout
the lane than the Melee or Cross.

The Melee Jab compared to the Melee and Cross

The Melee and Cross has more overall hook through the entire lane.
The Melee Jab has more length and greater response to the friction.
With more backend at the end of the pattern than the Melee and Cross.

On medium oily lanes 43’ house shot on 15 year old Anvilanes.

The core and cover combo creates less hook throughout the
entire lane. But has a quick response to friction when it encounters
friction at the back end.

The Melee Jab clears the heads and midlane nicely, but has a lot of
axis rotation left to create a big move on the back end. When it hits the friction
at the back end of the pattern, it turns and doesn't quit. When the lanes
start to go through the transition stage The Melee Jab really shows
what it’s made of. The ease through the heads and midlane and the skid flip
motion allows you to move deeper into the lane,and still get recovery.

As the shot transitioned during games I could easily move deeper to created
steeper angles. With the steeper angles during the transition the pin carry was
increased. The miss area wasn't so critical .The ball now had extra area to come back
without overreaction.


Closing comments:
The cover and core helps supply length and decent revs,
for medium conditions.With 4’ flare..The ball does what it is
designed to do.It gave more length and a sharper move
downlane.It got through the drying heads and light push,
all the while maintaining a sharp angular turn at the breakpoint.

The Melee Jab was best on medium oily volumes.
Higher oil volumes might require you to scuff it up some to
improve traction in oil.

Higher rev players may find they will get a great look with
with more surface on fresh oil.

The length the Melee Jab gets through the heads easy,and still keeps
its axis rotation which helps to conserve energy when coming
in contact with the pocket.

Overall a great ball for most styles.Just find a condition that
medium,and you will not be disappointed.
Melee™ Jab | Brunswick Bowling.webloc


Angela Wilt
Brunswick Regional Staff Member.

[BowlingTechGirl]

If anyone has any questions.I'll be happy to answer when I have time.

[RobLV1]

Did you adjust the surface? Personally, I found it a little squirty OOB, so I hit it lightly for 5 seconds each on six sides with 4000, over the polish and found it much more agreeable.

[BowlingTechGirl]

No I haven't adjusted the surface.But I've had others take it to 2000.And they really liked that way.

[bowl1820]

Welcome back Angela! We missed you & your reviews and videos. Great to see you with Brunswick now and hope to see some great reviews and videos under your new moniker.

[BowlingTechGirl]

Thanks! I've been with Brunswick since June.Love the equipment.I've been so busy,I haven't had much time to do any reviews or videos.But more of those are on the agenda.
Brunswick has been a good fit.Already won the Metro Detroit Queens tournament in November with the Melee and Melee Cross.The Jab compliments both balls.Looking forward to a bright future with Brunswick.

[circlecity]

Thanks! I've been with Brunswick since June.Love the equipment.I've been so busy,I haven't had much time to do any reviews or videos.But more of those are on the agenda.
Brunswick has been a good fit.Already won the Metro Detroit Queens tournament in November with the Melee and Melee Cross.The Jab compliments both balls.Looking forward to a bright future with Brunswick.

I'm going to drill up this Melee Cross I've had for a couple months now. I'm hoping I like it.

[BowlingTechGirl]

I really think you will like the Cross.Nice smooth even rolling ball.