Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Warp Zone, the second ball in the Zone-Asymmetric series expands on and complements the original Time Zone by using a medium-load particle coverstock over the Time Zone core. The medium-load particle coverstock increases traction in the oil and improves control on dry boards. This complementary ball reaction creates a better match up on heavy oil and over/under lane conditions. Bowlers with faster ball speeds and/or large amounts of axis tilt (low track, spinner release) will benefit from the Warp Zones increased traction in the oil.
When drilling the Warp Zone, placement of the Riser Pin and the PSA locator (relative to the bowler’s axis) influences the amount of track flare created, contributing to the on lane ball reaction. The unique “ellipse†engraving* around the riser pin on the Warp Zone allows the bowler to easily see the orientation of the core and the PSA when looking at their ball, making it easier to identify the choice of layout.
Utility
Out of the box: The Warp Zone is an ideal heavy oil ball. The medium-load particle coverstock increases traction and hooking action in the oil, reducing skid and maximizing playability in heavy oil.
When shined: Using Brunswick’s Factory Finish High Gloss Polish the total hooking action of the Warp Zone can be reduced and the arc made more skid/snap. Changing the surface finish in this way allows the Warp Zone to be used to smooth the over/under reactions seen with Reactive coverstock balls on wet/dry lane conditions.
Reaction Setup
There are additional layout considerations for a ball with a significant Preferential Spin Axis (PSA) such as the Warp Zone. The distance from the riser pin still determines the overall strength of the layout the same way it does in symmetric core balls that have an insignificant PSA. In the Warp Zone, placement of the PSA locator relative to the riser pin and the bowler’s axis can be used to modify the reaction created by a given riser pin position. See the attached sample layouts for the most popular drilling options.
WARNING – Both the Warp Zone & Time Zone have a large amount of asymmetry designed into the core. Do not place the PSA locator pin on the negative side of the ball, you could track over every hole on the ball!
The Warp Zone is finished with a dull 400-grit surface finish which increases its hooking action in the oil. Dull surface finishes can sometimes hook too early resulting in reduced backend reaction and hitting power. To increase length, polish the surface with Brunswick’s Factory Finish High Gloss Polish
Coverstock
Particle Medium-Load
Color: Sapphire Blue
Hardness: 76-78
Glow Engraving
Factory Finish
400-grit wet sand
Core Dynamics
RG Max: 2.600
RG Int: 2.585
RG Min: 2.553
RG Diff: 0.047
RG Asy: 0.015
RG Avg: 5.5
Performance
Hook Potential 150
Length 45
Breakpoint Shape 50
Available Weights
12-16 Pounds
Post by: SAR1stuNNa1 on November 26, 2003, 12:38:23 PM
Where do you have the mass bias at? The CG doesn't really matter in an asymmetrical ball. If you were to move the mass bias away from your track and put it on the other side the ball would save some energy. The ball also comes really dull, so you might want to shine it. I just got mine and can't wait to punch it up.
-Shawn Ryan
Post by: strikealot on November 27, 2003, 11:40:04 PM
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Post by: NeoSquall on December 01, 2003, 05:14:02 AM
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Powered by a 2.4ghz proc OCed to 3.06ghz ! wo0ott !!!
Post by: SAR1stuNNa1 on December 09, 2003, 03:48:07 AM
-Shawn Ryan-
Post by: JuniorsProShop - Bobby on December 11, 2003, 01:57:10 AM
This ball hoooooooks. Finally found a ball for him that gave him some reaction. Ball cleared the front for him pretty well and made a strong hard move to the hole. Something we never saw from him!!! He was actually able to move into the oil line and get a reaction from this ball. This ball appears to be one of the biggest hookers on the market right now. Hit very well, even considering his low rev rate.
However, this ball may check up early for someone who has a little hand in it. Very strong ball. You will have to keep this one in the oil or you will get some hook stop reaction. But, with the right condition, this ball looks to be a monster. Same great hitting power as the Time Zone but a lot more overall hook. Will post more when we drill for someone with a little more hand in it.
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Post by: RandyO on December 15, 2003, 10:51:06 PM
The factory 400 surface was lightly shined with some Track Magic. This one gives me a straighter trajectory than the 2nd one, although straight is a relative term when you’re talking Warp Zones. The second one is layed out with my favorite drill – pin over ring, PSA near the right edge of the thumbhole. http://www.pipeline.com/~randyo/arsenal/15warpzone2.jpg
The CG on this ball was a bit right of the Pin-PSA line, so it ended up with around +3/4 side. I worked this one up on my Vertex spinner (shameless plug) to 600, then 1000 wet sand, followed by a bit of the Track Clean & Smooth to smooth out the sanding lines just a bit. After a good wipedown, I gave it a nice shine with the Track Magic. Threw this ball today for around 5 or 6 games on a pair down on the end of the house where I rarely get to play. 3 year old DBA synthetics. Medium to Medium heavy house shot with out-of-bounds if you feed it too far right and get it outside 7 board too quickly. Downlane you can hit as far out as 5 or 6 at the breakpoint, but it’s death if you get it out that far right too quickly. Not a lot of hold area if you get slow with your speed or turn it too early. The left lane was hooking – I was swinging from around 23 or 24 at the foul line across 15, out to about 7 at the breakpoint, and the ball was making it back with POP. I had to throw the ball poorly to prevent it from carrying. Normally, in my home center, particle balls are death for me if I have to cover a lot of boards. The ball just burns up. The only particle ball I’ve ever really had success with in that house is the Icon2, and it’s a pretty light particle load – really more of a strong solid (unfortunately, the Icon 2 cracks way too easily – so it’s gone). This shined Warp was amazing, getting back to the hole with energy and awesome hit. The right lane required a much tighter alignment, with a laydown point around 18 to around 13 at the arrows, out to around 6 or 7 at the breakpoint. Again – great recovery and hit. On the tighter right lane I actually had a few airborne scouts slap down the 10 pin as they were passing by. I can count on one finger how often that happens for me! Best thing was that the reaction was very predictable. I was able to line up and play the tamer Warp Zone #1 on both lanes but with a straighter trajectory, or move left a few boards and strike with the Warp Zone #2.
I am really impressed with this latest offering from Brunswick. The new assymetrical Zone core is impressive in helping this ball get down the lanes, and is a good match to the Powerkoil 18 coverstock with the its medium particle load. An added bonus is that it tweaks so easily – throw away the Trizact – this one takes REAL sandpaper. Those of you who liked the Eliminator will love this one. Smooth a Warp Zone to 1500 grit, polish it to a high gloss, and you have an Eliminator on Steroids. Throw in the less than premium price, and you have one of the best bargains in the Pro Shop.
Just for comparison purposes – I brought along my ‘league-shot’ Inferno:
http://www.pipeline.com/~randyo/arsenal/15inferno1.jpg,
a new Blazing Inferno,
http://www.pipeline.com/~randyo/arsenal/blazinginferno.jpg
and a Fire Quantum. Both the Inferno and Blazing Inferno are layed out similar to Warp Zone #2. I was able to play the original Inferno similar to where I was throwing Warp #2, but it didn’t carry as well on shots missed right, and there was a bit of a ‘hang spot’ on the right lane which affected the Inferno but the Warp Zone just ignored it. Shots tugged a bit inside the intended line would also want to start up a bit too early with the Inferno due to its lower RG. In this house, you don’t want to miss left using a low RG ball or a ball with any kind of surface. Warp Zone #2 gave me about 1 board of area to the left and 1 to 2 to the right.
The Blazing played 3 boards tighter on the left lane and 2 tighter on the right lane, carried well, and would have been my step-down ball once the shot burned up had I been ‘bowling for dollars’. The Warp Zone is a keeper. Don’t leave home without it.
Post by: RandyO on December 21, 2003, 04:12:40 PM
Important thing was that this ball did EXACTLY what I laid it out to do. It gave me a playable shot on heavy oil, stayed in play the whole day, and carried well WHEN I EXECUTED. It reacted predictably to hand changes, never burned up early (as if anything could on that oil), and would probably have been good for another 5 or 6 games before I'd have needed to go with less surface. It would have been interesting to have had a 3rd Warp in the bag, with a more aggressive layout and NO POLISH to see if I could have opened the lane up earlier like the big-hand players, but that's an experiment for another day. This tournament confirmed my initial impression that this ball is very versatile, responding well to different layouts and surface adjustments. It carries like a MONSTER on a house shot, and the hit and carry was good on the tougher shot too but only if I executed properly (imagine that).
For any of you who have any doubts about the caliber of talent in the PBA, one of our local players who's a consistent casher on the Regional level, and a part-time player on the National Tour with only an occasional cash at that level dominated this patttern. Made it look easy and finished +206 for the 6 game block to take 1st place money (I was 4th at +89).
Post by: Bob Hanson on January 06, 2004, 08:15:00 PM
Post by: Dwight Albrecht on January 22, 2004, 10:45:03 PM
If you like the Time Zone but struggle when the lanes are oily and the Time Zone does not hook, you will love the Warp Zone. This Blue lightly sanded medium load particle ball has a large Asymmetric core. Main riser pin and small locator pin position from your axis are crucial to proper ball reaction and where the ball tracks. Do not put the small locator pin in your track or at 110 degree position.
I love my Time Zones so much I could not wait for this one to come in. I drilled my Warp Zone with the pin 3 ¾ from my axis and placed the small locator pin at a 45 degree angle. This takes the ellipse shape around the main riser pin and makes it looker taller. The taller the ellipse looks the longer the ball will push down the lanes usually with more back end.
I used this ball on a fresh shift shot with clean backends. This ball was awesome!!! Extremely impressed with how clean it gets through the heads and how strong but smooth it transitions when it reads the dry. I just love the roll pattern of this ball. Very quick revving and aggressive reaction on the backends makes me look like a cranker when I am just a tweener.
The only negative I could write on this ball is that the particle cover stock seems to shine up quick with oil absorption. A stronger cleaner along with a green scotch brite pad brings it right back to new very quickly. I would say the Warp Zone is about 4-6 boards more hook than a lightly sanded time zone with a quicker rev rate. It is also a earlier hooking and more over all hooking ball than choices like the Columbia Throttle or Track Phenom. This ball is a great choice for oily lanes if you condition the cover stock on a regular basis.
In closing, if you struggle when the lanes are oily or do not put a lot of revs on the ball you will definitely love this ball along as you keep up on the maintenance of cleaning and sanding’s. Thanks for reading my review.
Dwight
Post by: coltfoet5 on January 29, 2004, 03:33:33 PM
Post by: bowlingstickboy on January 29, 2004, 03:59:03 PM
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Post by: MENDOZA on March 10, 2004, 07:28:29 PM
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Post by: MAHONEYRM1 on March 16, 2004, 05:53:04 PM
Post by: SAR1stuNNa1 on March 17, 2004, 01:45:52 AM
-Shawn Ryan-
Post by: gmp029 on March 17, 2004, 10:33:13 PM
My Attitude 3 (http://"http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/~gmp3/tude3.jpg")
My Warp Zone (http://"http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/~gmp3/warpzone.jpg")
Post by: MENDOZA on April 07, 2004, 06:25:47 PM
Well i know there's been some scuffle about this ball and everybody didn't get what they wanted out of this ball at first but i think that my idea "MIGHT" work for some of you "HIGH REV" bowlers out their. what did was shin the ball for a better roll and added some tape in the thumb and i'm happy to say that it worked and now the ball everybody including myself hated now works. The first time i used it i shot 630 which is unusal because i used it for all three games.The second i shot 655, then 694,633,634,713,640. Im very pleased with my results,so give it a try and if it don't work then get your pro shop to sand it back to fartory finish and try something else that fits your game....
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MENDOZA
Post by: laner7pin on July 05, 2004, 09:51:06 AM
15lbs
3-4" pin
approx 3oz top weight
Drilled 3 3x8 X 5 1/2, recommended by Scott Pohl (who drilled his Supreme like this and loves it).
Used it first out on Pattern "B", tried to play up the boards with some hand, ball revved up nicely, but didnt quite make it back all the way. Carried a few light hits, but too far outside. Moved little more in (up 8-9 board instead of 5-6) and ball was now finding the pocket and carry was better, but not great. Next week on pattern b, hit it with a red pad just before practice started and I was able to play out a little further and get it to come back. Once the shot broke down a bit, ball seemed to burn up and leave flat 7's, made a ball change.
Next time out.....Pattern "C", which was for me a shot that I want to forget. Tried playing outside with speed (20+ at the pins), ball either skidded too far, or hooked early and went high (aka over/under). Moved in a little more and couldnt get the ball out far enough before it hooked. Tried a couple from way in (4th-5th arrow) out to 10 with slower speed (16mph), and seemed to be ok, but couldnt throw the same shot twice to have any consistency with it. Put it away and switched to another ball, then I could score.
Havent tried it on a house shot yet, but I am sure from others who have thrown it, it will work well for me. Carry when I hit the pocket was good until the lanes broke down, then it seemed to burn up as expected. Going to put some shine on it and try it on pattern "E" this week and see how it reacts. WIll probably try it on a house shot this weekend as well and get an idea on what it will do for me on a daily basis. So far, an 8 out of 10. The bad shot making is all operator error, the ball hooks a lot and hits fairly hard, even when the ol red pad is applied. Hopefully the hit increases with a little shine on short oil. First Big B ball since the Blue Zone Pro, so far, so good.
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Swallowing a quarter is nothing to worry about.....if she craps out two dimes and a nickel.....then I'd worry.
Post by: super_phil on July 05, 2004, 12:54:08 PM
Loved this ball put about 10-15 pins on to my average, however does struggle for me on very wet lanes as i don't put that many rev's on my shots, also leaves allot of 10 pins put does it hard and gets a good mix from the pins rating out of 10 - 7
Post by: InfernoZone300 on August 08, 2004, 12:04:52 AM
Picture of Ball: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/InfernoZone300/warpzone.jpg
Layout: This ball is laid out with the pin under the ring and the cg is above and to the right of my thumb hole. No weight hole was needed. The Warp has a 3-4" pin.
Reaction: This ball gives me such a smooth reaction on the three paterns I have thrown it on. The coverstock, layout, and surface is a amazing matchup, espacially on Medium - Heavy oil.
Side Notes: The Warp Zone reminds me of my old HpH. This ball was my Heavy oil ball but the Warp don't cover as many boards in the back as my Raging does so it is now my Medium - Heavy ball with a litlle less surface.
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-William Welch : Formerly KrazedInferno and Whatashooter2005
Post by: djones on December 23, 2004, 04:59:09 PM
Quick bio - RH/power-stroker/high tracker (PAP 5 3/4 over, 3/16 up)
Ball - 15 lb., 3 inch pin, drill 5 x 3 with wt. hole 1 inch below PAP. No surface alterations.
I got this ball for heavier/fresh shots, and it shines under this condition. This is what the ball was made for, don't try to make it something it isn't. It rolls early and smooth and does not overreact when it hits dry. From the outside, I try to stay behind the ball to promote early roll. Let the lane allow the ball to roll up. With early transition (carrydown), I may have to move slightly to the right and/or slow down, but carrydown does not effect this ball's reaction as much as something shinier or weaker. I can follow breakdown for awhile, but I try to come around the side more with the release for more skid. If the heads and/or the midlanes start hooking, put it away.
This ball hits and carries well when used under the right conditions. It fits for what I bought it for and I would recommend it to someone who needs an oiler for their arsonal. For strictly a league bowler with any hand, there are probably better, more versatile options.
One more thing, if I were looking for an oiler today, I would most likely opt for a Goliath, if for no other reason than the cost factor.
Post by: kcmoreese on June 22, 2005, 02:07:00 AM
Actually I drilled it myself in a basic configuration without the thumb. I dont need it. I always been a 2 finger bowler. I can finally high rev the ball and have it hook into the pocket like a monster. I use the center dot on the lane and throw ita little of center. People are amazed by the amount of brooklyn strikes I can do. Down the center it either goes to the pocket or brooklyn its way to a strike.
This ball really loves oil, but when the lanes break down you have to pay attenion to where your ball breaks. I read many reviews on this ball and you guys put it away on bone dry lanes. This ball is even more aggressive at the correct angles. I was striking all night at cosmic bowl. When the lane broke down I made adjustments like any bowler should. With my ball being as light as it is I can still curve it after 15+ games. At times the pin action is not all that great but this ball is forgiving, My average has gotten better since I had this ball. I will probably get a 13lb flavor of this ball with the thumb for tournaments.
Post by: 806JC on May 05, 2006, 01:24:24 PM
DRILLED WITH PEN ABOUT 2 INCHES RIGHT OF RING FINGER (HEAVY OIL)
13.5 POUNDS
THE FIRST NIGHT I THREW THIS BALL I DIDNT BOWL GOOD AT ALL (IT TOOK ME SOME TIME TO GET USE TO IT) THE SECOND DAY I STOOD ON 2 DOTS LEFT OF MIDDLE DOT
THREW A INSIDE LINE RIGHT TO THE POCKET FOR A 247 IVE GOT ABOUT 30 GAMES ON IT
SO FAR AND I THINK IT IS ONE OF THE BEST BALLS I HAVE EVER THROWN.IT TAKES SOME
TIME GETTING USE TO. I DIDNT THINK IT WAS GONNA HOOK MUCH THE FIRST NIGHT I
THREW IT LANES WERE MEDIUM DRY-MEDIUM BUT IT WAS JUST ME IT WASNT THE BALL
GREAT BALL FROM BRUNSWICK
BOWL TO WIN OR GO HOME