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- Coverstock: CFT Ulti-Max Pearl
- Color: Black/Red/Silver Pearl
- Hardness: 75-76
- Factory Finish: 500 & 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff Finish
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Weight Block: (14-16#) Dual Flip I-Block
- RG max: 16#-2.570, 15#-2.585, 14#-2.604, 13#-2.632, 12#-2.655
- RG min: 16#-2.520, 15#-2.535, 14#-2.554, 13#-2.589, 12#-2.612
- RG diff: 16#-0.050, 15#-0.050, 14#0.050, 13#-0.043, 12#-0.043
- Average RG: 4.4 of 10
- Hook Potential: 155 (Scale 10-185)
- Length: 110 (Scale 25-235)
- Typical Breakpoint Shape: 95 Angular (Scale Smooth Arc 10-Angular 100)
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Oily
- Description: CFT ulti-max pearl is our newest breakthrough in Chemical Friction Technology. The CFT ulti-max pearl coverstock uses the highest concentration of the friction additive in order to maximize the chemical system. The key to CFT is creating more traction with chemical friction instead of mechanical friction. By using less mechanical friction to produce hook, the CFT ulti- max pearl coverstock provides enhanced projection down the lane while saving axis rotation for more energy on the backend and through the pins.
CORE - The new Dual Flip I - Block core incorporates a top and bottom flip block over a centered mass. The centered mass creates stability while the dual flip blocks keep the core revving to the backend all the way through the pins for improved pin action.
BALL MOTION - With its Rough Buff Finish, the C · (System) ulti-max skids effortlessly through the front, saving axis rotation in the mid-lane to grab the backend for strong continuous response to friction that cuts easily through the pins on medium to medium-oily lane conditions.
REACTION SETUP - The C · (System) ulti-max can be drilled using the standard drilling techniques developed for asymmetric bowling balls.
LIGHTWEIGHT ENGINEERING - At Brunswick, the unique core shape of each individual ball is used for weights from 14 to 16 pounds. This approach to lightweight ball engineering provides bowlers with consistent ball reaction characteristics across this weight range. At 12 and 13 pounds, Brunswick uses a generic core shape with a RG-differential that is close enough to the 14 to 16 pound shape so the same drilling instructions can be used.
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3"
Starting Top Weight:2.0
Ball Weight:15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP:5"
CG to PAP:4 3/4"
X Hole (if there is one):None
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:300
Ball Speed:16.5
PAP/Track:4 1/2
SURFACE PREP
Grit:Box
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):
Polish
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
Overall Hook:9
Midlane Read:Clean
Breakpoint Shape:Snap
COMMENTS
Likes:Used this ball at a tournament today with an undisclosed pattern, so I can only compare to what I saw from the rest of my cross and their equipment. While others had problems getting balls to corner as this was the third shift of two on a lane and 4 games this ball easily cornered and rolled through the pins very well. I did not leave any soft hits, and the only single pins left were a solid 9, solid 8, and a few 4 pins. I was very impressed with the backend in the heavy carry down. This ball is as advertised the strongest back end ball I have thrown from Brunswick. I was very impressed with how this ball rolled through the pins, more than the 3.5 which I thought was one of Brunswick's best carrying balls.
Dislikes: Haven't used it enough to give any dislikes. This review reflects the opinions of the writer only, and not that of the Brunswick Corporation.
Mike Freundel
Brunswick Regional Staff
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LANE CONDITION
Volume:Various
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Mostly sport
Likes: Very clean and very angular
Dislikes: None yet
I drilled my first one 50 x 4.5x 75 with a P3 hole. I drilled very similar to a Wicked to see where they differed. The Ulti is longer and stronger. About 3-4 boards more.
What really impressed me with this ball was how deep I could get before I would flat ten, with the Wicked drilled this way I couldn't get deeper than 4th arrow. With the Ulti I could almost get to 6th arrow and the ball would go through the pins and get the ten out without any problems. This ball with the out of box surface has seen a few different patterns so far. I even threw it on Shark which I thought would not work. This is proving to be a very versitle ball!! This is a don't miss!!
Adam Baer
Brunswick Regional Staff
Vise Regional Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation
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LANE CONDITION
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): PBA Scorpion
Likes: Entry angle …… this is by far the longest and strongest backed end reaction Brunswick has had. The cover care combination is a perfect match. The cover clears the heads and unlike the 3.5 you will not need to fight the friction in the mid lane. The Ulti –max allowed me move further left and not lose carry, as long as I had oil to the left I could clear the heads the get the ball back from the deepest of angles.
Dislikes: The length of oil weather short or long was not the issue, the biggest issue was burned out heads along with burned mid lanes. If the heads where burned I was able to increase loft and clear the heads. If the mid lane was burned I was able to keep moving left and feeding the ball to the burned spot.
Richard Langton
Brunswick Advisory Staff
V ise Staff
PBA South Champion
The opinions expressed are soley those of the writer and not the Brunswick Corporation
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LANE CONDITION
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): PBA Scorpion
Likes: Entry angle …… this is by far the longest and strongest backed end reaction Brunswick has had. The cover care combination is a perfect match. The cover clears the heads and unlike the 3.5 you will not need to fight the friction in the mid lane. The Ulti –max allowed me move further left and not lose carry, as long as I had oil to the left I could clear the heads the get the ball back from the deepest of angles.
Dislikes: The length of oil weather short or long was not the issue, the biggest issue was burned out heads along with burned mid lanes. If the heads where burned I was able to increase loft and clear the heads. If the mid lane was burned I was able to keep moving left and feeding the ball to the burned spot.
Richard Langton
Brunswick Advisory Staff
V ise Staff
PBA South Champion
The opinions expressed are soley those of the writer and not the Brunswick Corporation
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3.5
Starting Top Weight: 2.1 oz
Ball Weight: 15.3 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
X Hole (if there is one): none
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 375 rpms
Ball Speed:17.5 mph
PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Light polish with underlying texture
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41 feet
Volume: moderate
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House along with the 39 and 41 foot Team Usa Patterns.
BALL REACTION
Length: fairly long
Back End: snappy and super angular
Overall Hook: strong on the backend
Midlane Read: very little this one is all on the end
Breakpoint Shape: skid snap
COMMENTS
Likes: Strength and ability to create angle through the pins.
Dislikes: Needs some oil. Definitely not a drier condition ball
The C System Ulti-max is the newest addition to a C System line that gives us Brunswick users never before seen ball motions. The Ulti-max is the ball that defies the critics who say that Brunswick balls don't create down lane angle and won't go through the pins when thrown away from the pocket. This ball likes lots of angle through the front, recovers on the back, and absolutely obliterates the rack. This ball carried almost everything but maybe in some cases the nine pin. I like it in situations where stronger balls like the Alphamax and the lethal are a little too much. It also fairs very well on flatter patterns where there is a little breakdown and you still have some volume of oil on the lanes. I went to this ball on the 39 foot Team USA pattern the third game when the Lethal Revolver was starting too early. I was able to make a move left and just let the ball wheel. I reeled off the front 8 for a 276 game with the only misses being my fault. If I missed left it held and if I missed a little right it recovered with ease. Those looking for skid flip and ability to open up the lane need to look no further. The C System Ulti-max is an absolute backend machine. Give the Ulti-max a test drive and enjoy the impressive backend motion!
Chris Garrett
Upstate Pro Shop
Greenville, SC 864-569-0878
Upstateproshop@charter.net
PBA Member
Brunswick Regional Staff
Vise Regional Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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BALL SPECS
2 inch pin
top weight 3
Left hander
High rev rate
PAP 4 1/2 over 3/4 up
Out of box
LANE CONDITION
40 ft house pattern
COMMENTS
By far the longest and strongest C system of all. I drilled mine with a 4 1/2 inch pin to PAP. Pin ended up being under my bridge with the cg straight down, no hole needed. I wanted a nice stable drilling for this one to control the strong backend this ball has. In the past I had a hard time controlling the backend motion with a couple of the C Systems, but this one is nothing like the others. The ball got through the heads super clean and had a strong controllable motion on the backend. The shot I tested it on doesn't have a ton of volume, so it only lasted a few games. I was easily able to ball down to the massive and continiue where I ended with the Ulti Max. The Ulti Max is great for Medium condition with decent volume and also Heavy oil. Will drill another with a weaker pin so I'll be able to use it on those medium patterns without a ton of volume.
Brunswick Eastern Region Staff Member
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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Layout: 70x5.5x70
Surface: 1000 grit Abralon with Light Polish
PAP: 5" right
Weight hole: 25/32, 3.5" deep at P3
Lane condition: THS
All I can say about this ball is WOW!! For many years, the stereotypical ball reaction of most Brunswick products was early revving and not a whole lot of angle created on the back part of the lane. You can now delete that stereotype!
The C-System Ulti Max is very clean through the heads, and once the core of this beast gets started there isn't any stopping it. Even with the high angle sum I used to layout this piece, this ball creates a ton of angle and recovers very well. Another thing I really love about this ball is how it stores energy and continues through the pins.
Brunswick has a real gem in the C-System Ulti Max. This clean, angular ball motion is a welcome addition to my arsenal. The folks at Brunswick have been generous enough to offer a $50 rebate with purchase of this product.
Bottom line, this ball is a monster. Visit your local Pro Shop starting August 1st, and get this ball in your hands. This will be one of the hottest balls on the market, don't miss out!
Donnie Layman
PBA Blogger
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LANE CONDITION
Volume: Various
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Sport
Likes: Clean through the fronts
Dislikes:
I drilled my 2nd Ulti-Max with a 105x4.5x40 layout. This puts the mass bias to the left of the thumb. This layout helps the ball loose speed quicker to smooth out the back end without sacrificing that clean though the fronts.
This ball has been very useful and helpful everytime I have thrown it so far. With this layout it gets clean through the fronts and not too angular off the spot. I used this last weekend at a regional on Cheetah and the layout worked great. The ball would get to the spot and turn over and roll through the pins.
if you are looking for that ball to get you through the fronts and not let you down to turn the corner. Look no further than the C System Ulti-Max!!
Adam Baer
Brunswick Regional Staff
Vise Regional Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 4"
Starting Top Weight: 3oz
Ball Weight: 16#
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4.25"
CG to PAP: 5"
X Hole (if there is one): Yes, on axis point, just enough to make it legal, shallow and wide
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 300
Ball Speed:16-17mph
PAP/Track: 5 5/8 x +5/16
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 4000
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polish, with surface broken
LANE CONDITION
Length: Estimated 40'
Volume: Moderate
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): 2011 July High Roller
BALL REACTION
Length: This ball provides a fair amount length with moderate to strong back end. I would say the ball goes a touch longer than a virtual gravity.
Back End: Strong and predictable, providing you keep your speed in the building.
Overall Hook:7.5/10
Midlane Read: Not a whole lot of midlane read on this ball. If the pattern is fresh, you need to make sure you either tumble the ball or really keep your speed in check. This ball looks for dirt to the right or downlane.
Breakpoint Shape: Angular
COMMENTS
Likes: Strong, continuous finish, as well as the good job it does reading backend conditions. This ball has the capability to really open a pattern up, if used judiciously.
Dislikes: I don't have any dislikes for this ball at this point, but I would be wary against throwing it on a higher volume pattern without a big surface change.
Ed Smaglik
2008 Las Vegas Red Hot Champion
2009 February Mini-Eliminator Champion
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 inches
Starting Top Weight:
Ball Weight: 15.2 lbs.
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5 1/4 inches
CG to PAP: 3 1/2 inches
X Hole (if there is one): Yes, on axis
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 475 rpm
Ball Speed: 18.5 mph
PAP/Track: 5 1/4 right and 1 3/8 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: OOB
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): OOB
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41 ft
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
Overall Hook: 9
Midlane Read: 8
Breakpoint Shape: Strong midlane move with an angular, yet controllable backend motion
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball has some serious pop in the backend! It compliments the C-System Alpha-Max perfectly and almost out hooks in overall hook! It is cleaner than any other high-performance ball that Brunswick has released, but it feels more controllable than any other bowling ball that has this much action on the backend! It feels versatile enough to be used on both short and long patterns and will demolish any house pattern put in its way! The best part about this ball though is that it maintains the best quality that the Alpha-Max possessed, and that was the ability to keep the pins very low to cause a higher carry percentage!
Dislikes: Non as of now, but I have not tried any surface changes or alternate drillings
“The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation” Chad Roberts, Brunswick Regional Staff Member
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2 1/4
Starting Top Weight: 1.1oz
Ball Weight: 15lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4"
CG to PAP: 2 1/4
X Hole (if there is one): None
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 375-400rpm
Ball Speed: 17.5mph
PAP/Track: 4 1/2 Right 1/8 Up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Factory Finish
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40ft
Volume: 19ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: 8 out 10
Back End: 8 out of 10
Overall Hook: 8 out 10
Midlane Read: Excellent
Breakpoint Shape: Very Angular
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball clears the heads with ease. The THS I practiced on is not enough oil for this balls overall hook, but even with that the ball was able to clear the heads with ease and finish extremely strong. I was able to move in and loft gutter caps without losing carry. The ball drives through the pins very well.
Dislikes: This ball needs oil. Additionally, it is so angular that it has the potential for coming in behind the head pin if used by someone with hand on a THS.
Overall: This will be a great tournament play ball for the players with hand and a great house shot ball for the average hand to soft hand players. With Brunswick's $50.00 Rebate this ball is a must.
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 1/2"
Starting Top Weight: 1.8 oz
Ball Weight: 15 lbs 4 oz
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4 1/4" and above fingers
CG to PAP: MB approx 45 degrees
X Hole (if there is one): on the CG
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 250-300?
Ball Speed: 15-16 mph
PAP/Track: 4 1/2" over 1/2" up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 500/1500/Rough Buff
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polish
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40 ft.
Volume: 20 ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS - Kegel Wall Street
BALL REACTION
Length: 9/10
Back End: 9/10
Overall Hook: 8/10
Midlane Read: Fair, and could be earlier with surface tweak
Breakpoint Shape: Angular. This one likes to turn hard once it hits adequate friction.
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball goes hard through the pins! I leave more 9 pins with this one than anything. Carries corners great!
Dislikes: Not a dislike, but this ball is extremely clean through the heads. I might tweak the cover to 500/rough buff to read earlier, but undecided at this time.
Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff
www.brunswickbowling.com
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
Edited on 8/2/2011 at 8:26 PM
Edited on 8/2/2011 at 8:33 PM
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My C-System Ulti-Max was drilled 60 X 4 1/2 X 35 by Owner and Operator, Doug Morton, of Xclusive Pro Shop in Anchorage, Alaska.
We anticipated a ball reaction that would compliment the other two balls we punched out that day...my Massive Damage and Lethal Revolver. The C-System was intended to be longer and stronger on the backend than both the Lethal and the Massive. I've had great success with the C-systems to this date so I was really excited to get on the lanes and take this one for a ride.
My review of this ball is based on multiple practice sessions on the 2011 USBC Open Championship Pattern at Center Bowl in Anchorage, Alaska. The house characteristics tend to make most patterns play about a foot or two longer. This pattern is 41 feet in length.
The Ulti-max for me is a ball I intend to step into after a little track has developed. It is supposed the fit between my Massive Damage and my original Damage. Once the track had developed a bit, this ball was so easy to strike with. With my feet on 18 and my target around 7-8 at the arrows, The ball effortlessly made it to the breakpoint. As the ball made its way down lane, you could see the core began to rev up as the silver and red swirls of the ball began to blend. You could see the ball make such a smooth and effortless transition on the lane preparing to attack the pins. As the ball rallied into the breakpoint, I was overcome with joy as it still made a powerful turn at the breakpoint. Simply put, the pins didn't have a prayer. It is the strongest, most angular ball I have ever thrown playing in the track. So clean, so powerful. The continuation through the pins is truly spectacular and I can't recall leaving a corner pin in any of the games throwing this ball. A few 9 pins maybe. I was practicing with a friend of mine who throws Storm and Roto and after seeing not only this piece, but the Lethal and Massive in action, he was talking about giving Brunswick a try again. These three pieces truly work in unison and if you're looking to upgrade your arsenal, it's hard to argue with these new balls and the rebates that go with them. Save money, throw more strikes. It's a win-win situation.
www.brunswickbowling.com
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
PROFILE
340-370 revs
18 mph
230 book on THS
200 book on PBA
Arsenal: (In the bag) C-System Ulti-Max, C-System Alpha Max, C-System 3.5, Lethal Revolver, Loaded Revolver, Wicked Siege, Massive Damage, Damage, Slingshot, Avalanche Slide,
Edited on 8/3/2011 at 7:14 PM
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: approx 4"
Starting Top Weight: 3.1 oz
Ball Weight: 16 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle Layout : 85 Deg x 5" x 35 Deg
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: Higher, between 370 and 410 rpm, aka Cranker
Ball Speed: 16.50 mph
PAP/Track: 5 3/8" over and 7/8" up with a high track
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box - 500, 1500, Rough Buff
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished
LANE CONDITION
Length: Multiple
Volume: Multiple
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Sport and PBA
BALL REACTION (out of 10)
Length: 8
Back End: 10
Overall Hook: 9
Midlane Read: 6
Breakpoint Shape: 10
COMMENTS
Likes: The way the ball gets down lane and makes a huge left turn.
Dislikes: none so far
This ball redefines backend hook and continuation! On my first shot with the ball on the Scorpion pattern throwing over the 4th arrow out to the 8 board at the breakpoint 45 feet down lane, I stood at the foul line with my mouth and eyes wide open in disbelief thinking WOW did that ball have its left turn signal on because it just crossed 3 lanes of traffic going 65. This ball is soooooo clean in the front of the lane and reads the midlane a smidge; but, when it reaches friction downlane, it makes a strong move to the pocket with continuation through the pins. I used it for games 6 - 8 in the PBA regional on the Scorpion pattern, and I was playing 4th and 5th arrow out to 8 at the breakpoint and it still had enough energy to carry the 10 pin. I left 2, 10 pins and 1, 9 pin in those 3 games. I also used it on the World Tenpin Bowling Associations Seoul pattern (http://www.worldtenpinbowling.com/pdf/WTBASeoul-39.pdf), and I was playing a similar line as the Scorpion pattern with the same STRONG backend reaction. This ball doesn't quit down lane and is another great addition to the C*(System) line where a more angular reaction is needed. I kept moving left in the practice session and on the 2 patterns, and it still had enough to get the corner pins out. If you need a ball that corners hard and continues through the pins, then don't pass this one up especially with the $50 rebate.
Brunswick Advisory Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation
Edited on 8/16/2011 at 6:05 AM
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Ball: Brunswick C-(System) ulti-max
Layout:
Pin 5” from PAP above fingers
60-degree locator line angle
(Dual-angle: 60 by 5” by 30)
XH on PAP, 31/32” by 2 1/2” deep
Initial Surface Preparation:
Box finish
Purpose:
To give me an asymmetrical ball to use for medium to medium-dry conditions. The last ball that I had in this category was the C-(System) 2.5, and while this ball worked well for me at times, I had to have a clean ball path with a blend from side to side and from front to back in order to get a predictable ball reaction, as the 2.5 would tend to bounce off of friction, and flutter a bit on choppy conditions or when there was some push down lane.
Observations:
In my tournament bag, I have a C-(System) alpha-max and a Wicked Siege, both drilled with the pin 5” from my PAP, above the fingers, and a 60-degree locator line angle. Thus, for comparison purposes, I went with a C-(System) ulti-max with a 3 ¾” pin-to-CG distance, so that I could use this layout. I did need to put a balance hole on my PAP to get the ending statics legal.
The first time I used the C-(System) ulti-max was on a house pattern with some play on it, at a center with Pro Anvilanes. The ulti-max was clean through the front part of the lane, cleaner than the Wicked Siege, but it read the midlane earlier than the C-(S) v4.5. The move at the break was strong, but not as abrupt as that of the v4.5 or the 2.5. The ulti-max exhibited the same superior pin movement and carry and as the previous C-(System) balls.
Since then, I’ve used the C-(System) ulti-max on house shots at several centers, and on a few Kegel patterns. For the most part, the house shots that I’ve been seeing have had quite a bit of friction, and because of this, I’ve been forced to play further to the left than usual, due to the way the ulti-max responds to friction. I never had trouble getting the ball to recover, though, even when I had to use head belly from further inside. On fresher house shots, I did find that the shiny surface was giving me a bit of over-under, but to be fair, I would be more inclined to use the C-(System) alpha-max on the fresh, to blend the condition more from front to back.
I was particularly impressed with the performance of the C-(System) ulti-max on the more challenging conditions. The one thing that I really liked about the C-(System) 2.5 was its adeptness at creating area on flatter patterns, and the C-(System) ulti-max was no different in this regard. With the shiny factory surface preparation, I was afraid that the ulti-max might push too far and break loose of the lane, and while its reaction in front is extremely clean, the ulti-max will start up quickly enough to where it can open up the midlane better than the C-(System) v4.5.
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Conclusions:
Before the release of the C-(System) alpha-max, the C-(System) series has been fairly condition-specific for me. Each ball had a condition where it would work well, but the line didn’t have the same level of versatility as the Siege or Revolver series, and thus the C-(S) balls would end up being arsenal pieces in my tournament bag. The alpha-max was different, though, notably in how it had a more controllable midlane reaction without sacrificing its strength through the pin deck. The C-(System) ulti-max is continuing this trend, and will be a good “go-to” ball for conditions where the alpha-max is burning too early.
The C-(System) ulti-max has the look of the v4.5 through the heads, but reads the midlane sooner than the v4.5, and less abruptly than the 2.5. The move off of the friction is not as jumpy as that of the v4.5 or 2.5, but is stronger than that of the Wicked Siege or the Revolver series.
Right now, I’m using the C-(System) ulti-max as a complement to the Massive Damage for medium conditions. I’ll use the Massive to play more direct lines, and the ulti-max when I can use more of the friction, or when I want to open up the lane more.
NOTE: The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
Ray Salas
Brunswick Amateur Staff
http://www.brunswickbowling.com
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LANE CONDITION
Volume: medium light (recently resurfaced wood lane surface)
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
I bowled games of 205 228 300 in my saturday league. Im right handed high rev & speed player. I love being able to play deep inside angles with this ball because it hits the pins with plenty of energy to send them flying around. I have only 6 games on this ball to this date. below is a pic of my layout.
p.s. thanks to Brunswick & my ball driller Eddie Graham, @ E.G's Pro Shop located inside Capri Lanes, Dayton, Oh.
Likes: The ball is very clean through the heads, with a visible read in mid-lane & very strong back-end reaction continuous through the pin deck.
Dislikes: with current layout short oil patterns with light to dry volume.
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DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4-1/2"
Drill Angle: 65
Val Angle: 30
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 400
Ball Speed: 18
PAP/Track: 5-1/8 Rt, 1/2 Up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box (500, 1500, Rough Buff)
LANE CONDITION
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): USBC White
COMMENTS
Knowing the Ultimax is marketed to be cleaner and more angular than previous c-system line balls, I decided to drill this similar to my pin up C system 2.5, which was one of my favorites. I was excited that Brunswick decided to take this from 500 to 1500 siiair before rough buff was applied as it definitely gives it the added length we look for with balls like this. So far I have enjoyed using this ball on house conditions since it completely ignores the front part of the lane and just waits for friction. This is great when theres friction down lane or to the right, which is the definition of most house shots.
Because of the angularity this ball creates for me, I am able to really utilize this ball on long patterns. It allows me to get left and play between 4th and 5th arrow and as long as I don’t leak it too far right, the ball transitions quickly enough to give maximum entry angle into the pocket. On shorter conditions this ball is a little too strong off the end of the pattern to really utilize at box finish. If it was the only ball in my bag, I would probably tap it with some surface to tame the backend down in that situation. But what fun would that be, and since its not the only ball in my bag, Ill save this one for when its time to create some angle. That’s what makes this ball so fun to throw.
Doug Morton
Xclusive Pro Shop - Anchorage, Alaska
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
Edited on 8/11/2011 at 2:18 PM
Edited on 8/11/2011 at 2:36 PM
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LANE CONDITION
Volume: 21
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Kegel Stone Street Recreational Pattern
I drilled this ball last from the new releases and I'm glad I did! I went with the dual angle layout of 55deg x 4-7/8" x 40deg with no weight hole! I waited to drill this ball cause I wanted to use the others first and was unsure of the layout I wanted or want reaction I wanted or needed!! This layout placed the pin above my middle finger with the MB right of my thumb cause I wanted more/most length of all of my balls. I got exactly what I wanted and needed with this ball and layout! It's the longest in length of my balls, but it's also the most angular at the breakpoint. This ball allows me to move left into the oil as needed and still have the power to turn the corner without losing pin carry! Thhis ball is a lot of fun to roll and watch turn the corner!!! Move left and unlease your inner beast!!!! A great fun ball from the Big B, I think B must stand for Blast!!!! Just my $.02, Bruce
Likes:
Dislikes:
Train a child up in the way they should go and when they are old they will do some "Damn Good Bowling", be a "DV8" and not turn from it, besides bowling starts with a Big B!
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2 3/4"
Starting Top Weight: 1.1 oz.
Ball Weight: 15 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle: 45 x 4 1/2" x 35
X Hole (if there is one): non
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:475 rpm
Ball Speed: 18 mph
PAP/Track: 5" right, 3/4" up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Rough Buff
LANE CONDITION
Length: Variety
Volume:Variety
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Variety
BALL REACTION
Length: Definitely not the longest ball in my bag, but far too clean in the heads for heavy oil.
Back End: Very surprising.
Overall Hook: Not gonna be the strongest ball in your bag, but is a good compliment to any heavy oil ball, especially the AlphaMax.
Midlane Read: With this layout, the midlane was strong. I've seen this ball drilled a couple different ways for some staff players, and the new core seems to be very tunable to the desired reaction.
Breakpoint Shape: Potentially the most angular Brunswick ball to date. The new cover is pretty strong off of friction, and asymmetrical cores can give you the most explosion in the backends imaginable.
COMMENTS
Likes: Lots to like about this ball. To me, what stands out most is the variety of ball reactions you can achieve through layouts. Players that have it set up for length and backend as well as players that are looking for midlane and continuation are all pleased with the reaction they've gotten. The variety of reactions I see reminds me of a Vapor Zone, and the versatility that ball had.
Dislikes: A little sluggish in thicker volumes of oil, but nothing a little touch-up with a Siaair or Abralon pad can't fix.
Edited on 8/19/2011 at 0:12 AM
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Brunswick C-System Ulti-Max
Bowler Stats:
Speed: 18-18.5 mph
Rev Rate: 425-450rpm
Tilt: 12 degrees
Rotation: 30-55 degrees
Layout:
50* by 5” by 50”
Lanes:
Brunswick Pro-Anvilane
39ft THS (19.6 mL)
Initial thoughts:
This ball is marketed as the most backend of any Brunswick ball ever. Although I still wanted to have a lot of angularity, I still wanted a reliable drilling pattern that I know can control the entire lane. Hence, I went with my favorite asymmetrical layout for this ball since I know I can trust it’s versatility.
Observations:
On our house shot, this ball hooks a ton. Even though it’s a relatively medium volume THS, I still didn’t expect to be inside as deep as I was. Also, as advertised, THIS BALL CORNERS HARD! Even with my “control” layout this ball was digging into the friction and really made a strong move off the spot. If you are looking for a strong, angular ball then look no further. This ball really delivers through with what the advertisements promise. I was able to comfortably play 4th-5th arrow on my THS and didn’t have to worry once about the Ulti not making its way back to the pocket. What really makes this ball special is that it still keeps the pins low for better carry (like all the other C-Systems) and that it has the strong traction off of the breakpoint that the C-System line is known for. With a similar layout, I have the Ulti at about 2 boards stronger than the 2.5 and that difference comes at the breakpoint. Long story short, this ball is the big brother of the 2.5; has the same basic look and features, but is a little bit stronger. So if you love your 2.5, I guarantee that you’ll love the Ulti-Max even more.
I plan to take the cover to 4000 after my initial testing of this ball. I know this ball is still going to be plenty angular to play as deep as needed but to control the breakpoint just a little more for the tougher patterns. I can really see this ball shine on longer sport patterns when I need to move in deep but still need a ball that will corner hard to carry the corners out.
Final thoughts:
I really love this ball for the spot it fills in my arsenal. This is a big backend-ing ball that can absolutely come back from anywhere. The cover is clean enough to ignore the heads while the core and cover really pick up a hard read on the friction and tractions all the way through the pins. Truly an amazing ball if you’re looking for some angle. Not to mention the value with the $50 rebate!
Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Good luck and good bowling!
Thanks for reading.
Brunswick Advisory Staff
Jared Wolf
Jonesboro, AR
www.bowlingchat.net
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3" out
Starting Top Weight: 3oz.
Ball Weight: #15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5"X PAP
CG to PAP: 5"X PAP 2" Pin Buffer/Val measurement
X Hole (if there is one): None
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 300
Ball Speed: 15
PAP/Track: 53/8 H 1/4" Up vertically. 10 1/2" track circumfrence.
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Factory Boxed
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Rough Buff
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Pattern
BALL REACTION
Length: Above average, gets through the fronts very clean.
Back End: Above average.
Overall Hook: Good for a polished ball.
Midlane Read: One of the strongest balls I seen in the mid lane.
Breakpoint Shape: Strong arc/Low Snap
COMMENTS
Likes: One of the biggest hooking pearls I've thrown, very clean in the fronts, very strong midlane change of direction, strong continous back end reaction. Best C-System to date. All styles and releases will like this ball. Great benchmark choice for 1st ball out of the bag. Will handle drier lanes from an inside angle and strong enough for fresh oil. Try one, you will not be disappointed. Love the color scheme, very rich looking ball.
Dislikes: None
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3.5"
Starting Top Weight: 3.0 oz.
Ball Weight: 15 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 3 3/8"
MB to PAP: 5"
X Hole (if there is one): over 3 1/2" on midline
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 350
Ball Speed: 15.5
PAP/Track: over 5 1/4 and up 3/4
SURFACE PREP
Grit: OOB
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): OOB
Volume: 20.5
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: good length
Back End: strong and continuous
Overall Hook: very good for a pearl
Midlane Read: good, but not too early
Breakpoint Shape: Strong Arc
COMMENTS
Likes: Good length through the front part of the lane, decent midlane read, and strong continuous arc from the break point off the back of the pin deck. This ball allows me to play all parts of the lane with hand position adjustments and ball speed changes. I am typically a stroker up the boards, but with this ball I can play more of the 15-20 board area out to 8-10 at the break point on a THS and the ball recovers nicely and makes the corner back to the pocket. The Alpha is still stronger on heavier patterns and cuts through the carry down better, but the Ulti will for sure be the first ball out of my bag.
Great Job Brunswick!
Dislikes: None
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3.5"
Starting Top Weight:2.75"
Ball Weight:15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP:5"
CG to PAP:
X Hole (if there is one):
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:
Ball Speed: Medium
PAP/Track: Over 5" Up 1/4"
SURFACE PREP
Grit:1500
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):Rough Buff Finish
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS & Sport
Back End:Very Strong and angular
Overall Hook: This ball hooks a lot
Midlane Read: Mine is drilled to get through the mid lane
Breakpoint Shape: Very Angular
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball has more back end than any ball I have ever thrown. Hits extremely hard.
Dislikes: None
Jim Varno
Peru, NY
Brunswick Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation
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BALL SPECS
DRILL PATTERN
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:
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325 RPM
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Ball Speed:
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16 MPH
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SURFACE PREP
LANE CONDITION
Various (House, Kegel, Team USA, Other Sport Patterns)
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COMMENTS
LIKES
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When this ball was announced, I was looking for something that gave me a little more pop in the back than the Wicked Siege, which to date, gave me the most back end reaction in my line up. I was amazed at the difference between the Ulti-Max and Wicked Siege. While the Wicked gives very good down lane reaction, compared to the Ulti, it is a lot smoother. The Ulti has the appearance like someone kicked it towards the pocket. And as with all the C*(System) balls, this ball has a very high carry percentage. One difference is that this ball definitely goes through the pins a lot better than the other C*(Systems).
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DISLIKES
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The only dislike I have for this ball is when the lanes are a little squirly, it can tend to go too long and not make the strong move that I've come to expect of this ball. I would imagine the new Nexus f(P+F) [Solid] will be a good ball up from this one.
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OVERALL
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Brunswick has outdone itself with this release. It skids well through the front, controls the mid lane, and makes a better turn in the back than the Wicked Siege, which until this ball, was the most I've seen from Brunswick in a while.
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Dave Kipperman
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation
Edited on 10/14/2011 at 7:20 AM
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LANE CONDITION
Volume: Medium to Light
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House
Likes:We drilled with with the mass bias on the opposite side of the thumb to lay the asymmetric core down on its side to make it symmetrical. Could play the right side of lane but a lot of time ran out of gas even with high polish and sometimes did not turn enough to carry the 10 pin
Dislikes: Not enough carry power.
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LANE CONDITION
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
Likes: length and mid lane roll
Dislikes:
