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BVP Punisher
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
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The Brunswick BVP™ and Monster™ ball lines are engineered to provide the widest available range of reactions at the popular moderate price point. This line-up allows any bowler to find the ball performance they’re looking for at a price they can afford.

Technology – Skid/Snap Power
The BVP Punisher combines the inverted bell core introduced in the BVP Nemesis and BVP Goliath with a new reactive coverstock, N’Control PowerBoost, to create a medium hook potential ball that delivers a very strong skid/snap arc characteristic.

The combination of the new N’Control PowerBoost coverstock with the medium-RG BVP inverted bell core creates more length in the oil than previous Brunswick balls with medium hook potentials. This exceptional length characteristic helps the Punisher save reaction for the back-end, allowing it to match up well on medium and drier fresh lane conditions. The Punisher is also an excellent go-to ball when the heads have broken down and higher hook potential balls are reacting too soon on the lane.

The new N’Control PowerBoost coverstock gives the Punisher strong back-end recovery with good entry angle into the pocket on medium volume patterns when other balls are arcing up too soon and are flat on the back-end. While most medium hook potential balls struggle when encountering carrydown, the Punisher bites through it and still delivers pin punishing power.

Reaction Characteristics
Out of the Box: With its High Gloss Polish finish the BVP Punisher will match up well on medium-dry to dry conditions.
When dulled: The BPV Punisher hooking action will increase and its arc will become more even, creating a better match-up for oily lane conditions and help blend the over/under reactions seen on wet/dry lane conditions.

Coverstock
N'Control PowerBoost

Color:  
Blue Pearl / Silver Pearl

Hardness: 76-78

Factory Finish
High Gloss Polish

More Information

Core Dynamics
RG Max: 2.580”  
RG Min: 2.536”
RG Diff: 0.044”
RG Avg: 4.6
Performance
Hook Potential: 90
Length: 135
Breakpoint Shape: 95

Available Weights
10-16 Pounds

 

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2004, 04:32:24 AM »
Drilled - 5x4, Pin under ring
Cg kicked, small low Xhole

Coverstock - box coverstock, shiny

Punisher is a pearl version of the Nemesis, and in my opinion, a much better version of the Slayer. Pearls generally dont roll well for me, especially shiny. The normal conditions I face are fairly slick with a hooking track. The first few shots I noticed alot of length with hard arc backend. I had some trouble getting a consistant reaction (a problem i have with most pearls), so I touched the surface very lightly with a grey scotchbrite... the surface was still fairly shiny but not the glass-like box finish it had. The reaction was much better and carry was really good.

The centers I usually bowl at use very dense oil's, pearls usually dont read the lane as well as solids or particles. But Im pretty happy with this one after some use, the more I use it the better its getting. I bowl several tournaments so I know it'll have its place after they breakdown some. Its a good ball for someone with slow ball speed or someone looking for a tournament ball for late blocks.

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2005, 06:05:23 PM »
THIS IS MY FIRST TIME HERE AT BALL REVIEWS.
AS FAR AS THE BVP PUNISHER ALL I CAN SAY IS AWSOME!!!!!
I RECENTLY HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH THE LANE CONDITIONS FROM LATE LAST SEASON TO NOW.  I NORMALLY THROW THE MONSTER FRENZY THAT HOOKS LIKE MAD FOR ME.
I RECENTLY BOUGHT THE PUNISHER AND NOW HAVE A STEAK OF 7 600+ SERIES IN A ROW.  IM NOT A PRO BOWLER BY ANY MEANS.  I HAVE INCREASED MY AVG. BY 9 PINS SINCE BUYING THIS BALL.  THE BALL IS EASY TO CONTROL AND PREDICTABLE AND FORGIVING ALL WRAPPED INTO ONE NICE LOOKING BALL.  A BIG THANKS TO BRUNSWICK.
IF YOUR LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE BALL THIS IS THE ONE.  NO COMPLAINTS.

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2005, 06:28:09 PM »
I am a Tweener with 25 km/h and 330 RPM and I've played a 15lbs. Punisher for 2 months now.

First I thought the ball was a little bit inconsistent; it also left many, many 10 pins. Then I tried out to put some more Revs in the ball and -WOW !- it awoke :

Use the ball on dry or lightly oiled lanes ,  take at least 300 RPM in it and
it goes down the lane looong, then suddenly it makes an extremely arcing hook with very hard hit and impressive pin carry.  

It`s spectacular to play under these conditions !  

High Revs players who have problems on dry or light oiled lanes with too early ball reactions will love this ball.

I gave the ball a solid 9 out of 10; good job big B !

         

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2005, 10:08:27 PM »
Just got this ball punched out last nite, and it is awesome.  Being a lefty with a 213 avg. Been struggling a bit lately by not having a ball that goes long enough..this ball does what l need it to complement the rest of the balls l have. It goes nice and long and has a fantastic turn and one of the hardest hits l have seen. Pro bought it out to me 3 frames into the first game,  l went 239,248,226.  Last game left four 7 pins but a move right took care of that.  This ball completes my aresonal,  I also have an intense inferno, Monster Bruiser and a swamp monster. Cant wait to really get to know this ball.. I have all my balls drilled exactly the same, to me easier to switch balls using their characteristics then having balls drilled to do different things, but that is my choice....

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2005, 12:18:58 PM »
I will be getting this ball soon. i will post more info when i try this ball out.
Im using impact zone ball now.Im hoping to replace it with this ball. I bowl using the second arrow. stright first the i start moving left.when it start hooking too much i use the third arrow. I guess you figure out im right handed bowler by now. any how you think this ball for me????
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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2005, 01:26:02 AM »
Freakin Awesome Ball
Lane Conditions: Light Oil
Typical Conditions: Variety of Shots
Type of Lane: Combination
What part of the lane did you play? Second Arrow
Did the ball track out? Normal
Weight of bowling ball: 15
Surface of bowling ball: Polished
Likes: Great for a Light Condition and Carries alot of things u wouldnt believe
Dislikes: Medium Oil, Heavy Oil

I got this ball off of eBay , cuz i've adored it forever! So i get it.. and plug it and drill it to how i want it.. with the pin above the bridge in the center w/the cg out a lil to the right. I polished it up and WOW! it really conquers alot of the house shots in tampa,fl so thats always good.. this ball was a replacement to my AWESOME EBONITE STINGER 2-PIECE LOW-FLARE PEARL! Its soo awesome but out of date! PUNISHER RULES! IT Goes right under my original inferno and ultimate inferno!

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2005, 07:31:59 PM »
This is a good ball to have in your arsenal 16lbs drilled for righty.Mediums revs.Medium speed,High track.Well I was playing 17bd going up ball going down on 5 bd and when you think it's not coming back. Right in the pocket.I played 1 game with this ball and I was impress. The ball stay's on line very good. Good hitting far as hitting the pins.A couple of times I was experimenting and standing on 25 and swinging out to 10 right in the pocket.I remember at this angle I had 4 strikes in a row. I was very impress ball from Brunswick. First time with this ball first game 208
1. UI
2.AI
3.Time Zone
4.Punisher

Getting A Rampage this week for dry condition, to go long.I am still thinking of getting Impulse from Brunswick.I need a particle in my line up.

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2005, 10:28:22 PM »
Correction from first review-  This is a good ball to have in your arsenal 16lbs drilled for righty.Mediums revs.Medium speed,High track.Well I was playing 22bd swinging out to 5 bd and when you think it's not coming back. Right in the pocket.I played 1 game with this ball and I was impress. The ball stay's on line very good. Good hitting far as hitting the pins.A couple of times I was experimenting and standing on 30 and swinging out to 10 right in the pocket.I remember at this angle I had 4 strikes in a row. I was very impress ball from Brunswick. First time with this ball first game 208
1. UI
2.AI
3.Time Zone
4.Punisher

Getting A Rampage this week for dry condition, to go long.I am still thinking of getting Impulse from Brunswick.I need a particle in my line up.

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2005, 02:30:12 PM »
15 lbs. 3.5 inch pin. Drilled with pin above bridge, CG at about 60 deg., weight hole 1 inch below PAP on VAL. Works out to be a 6" x 4" drill. Had it for about 6 month. I have kept it in box condition. Very good looking ball, by the way.

For the most part the ball gives me what I wanted, good length, hard break and a step down from the OI. It is not as angular as I expected, but have been pleased, anyway. This ball works best for 2 different situations. On a fresh wall shot with good backends, and on a broken down shot where the shot is 4th arrow or deeper. In other words, it needs help from the lane on the backend. Construction is not as strong as the Inferno line, so deflection will be more, but this is not a bad thing with the conditions it is used on. Not as strong as the OI, a good step down when the OI is too much.

For me, the ball works good with different releases.

I have not used it on any real tough conditions. I don't think it would work well, with this drill and in box condition, under a sport or flatter pattern.

Overall, I am please with this ball, as long as it is used under the right conditions.

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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2005, 12:51:01 PM »
Well I am doing another review on this ball. Great ball for mid price. I think now Brunswick has one of the best BVP mid price line with the other balls coming out next week. I was on 22 bd and going up 9 bd. Ball stayed online and then right in the pocket.This is a very good medium hook ball.This ball kept me out of trouble all night.Even though my scores was not impressive last night, all 3 games 170's very good ball. AI was hooking too much for me in the first game 3 frames before I made the switch. I give this ball 8.5 out of 10 rating. One time I threw this ball and right in the pocket and left the 8 pin, could not believe. But still good ball for the money. I can not wait to get the Ambush.

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2005, 10:42:43 AM »
i like this ball its excellent for medium oiled lanes it hooks a good amount and has quite a hard hit however sometimes it tends to leave ten pins but on the whole a good ball so if you want a ball for medium oiled lanes this is the right one

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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2005, 05:10:04 PM »
now let me tell u this ball came as a shock. i got theball for bowling my sport league at my house. i wanted a low ookin ball so out of thechoices(all bvp) this was it. now i got it pin above tghe fingers and cg in the palm. this ball has some movement on it. i throw this thing in my sport league and rip through the oil. it hits like a truck u does leave corner pins alot. ill take the corner pins for theconsistent roll though
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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2006, 01:54:33 PM »
Lane Conditions - 3rd game on a fresh shot, just your average THS on synthetic, threw strong solid reactive the first two games, nobody playing where I was.

Drill - 5" pin so about 1 1/2" above and a little to the right of ring, CG in palm

I reviewed this once before but deleted it to provide more detail here. I had this ball previously and replaced it with this one, almost identical to the first. Jeremy Vitug mentioned this ball is one dimensional...I would have to agree, but then in my hands, pearlized skid/snap reactive balls are, and the "one dimension" this ball has, for me, is out of this world. This is my "game 3" ball when people with a smaller arsenal are still sticking with whatever they were throwing in games 1 and 2 and alternating between going through the nose or getting hung up in carrydown. I will go as far to say, with the caveats above, that this is the best skid/snap pearl reactive Brunswick has ever made, and I have thrown or seen quite a few of them. The coverstock, as you might recall, is a slightly tamer version of what appears on the Command Zone, and the core is the excellent BVP core which causes a ball to stand up very hard off the dry. What you get is a ball that gets through the heads almost like plastic, has a small read period at the end of the midlane, and then snaps hard in the backend. This ball comes back from ANYWHERE that you can find dry, which is both good and bad...it's good that you get back to the pocket, but some of the entry angles are so sharp that you may leave some 9's. When that happens, just move your whole line left a little bit and as long as you're still finding dry at the end, you're striking.

The flip and length of this ball make it very good for when I have to go 4th arrow or deeper when the heads are drying up. I've never had a ball I liked so much from that deep.

In summary - one dimensional? Maybe, I get two dimensions from it (drying track shots and super-deep swing the lane shots). But sometimes you don't need all the versatility in the world. Sometimes having a ball that does one (or two) things extremely well is exactly what you need. This ball won't fit in every bag, but if you like the BVP line or need something a little tamer than what you currently possess but don't want to go as extreme as the Dry/R, this may be the ticket.
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Re: BVP Punisher
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2006, 07:32:55 PM »
Drilled 3 3/8 leverage  Pin just below ring finger. This ball is a shocker. I drilled it for drier conditions. It rolls clean thru the heads and still recovers good on the backends. It is good for med to dry conditions. I have noticed that it is a few conditoned ball. Sometimes it has a tencendy to over/inder react. For the money it is a hard hiitng ball. I'm glad I got this one in the bag !!!
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