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Reviews => Brunswick => Topic started by: Ballreviews on November 18, 2014, 12:04:26 PM
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Features:
- Color: Red Pearl & Black Solid (colors may vary from the picture shown)
- Core: Fortera Flip Core (14-16#)
- Coverstock: Fortify Hybrid Reactive
- Finish: 500 Siaar Micro Pad; Royal Compound Finish
- Hook Potential: High
- Length: Medium
- Breakpoint Shape: Angular
- RG: 2.562 (for 15# ball)
- Diff: 0.050 (for 15# ball)
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3" - 4"
Ball Weight: 16 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle Layout: 65 x 5 x 40
X Hole (if there is one): P2, near my PAP
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, Royal Compound
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Matte
LANE CONDITION
Length: Multiple
Volume: Multiple
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple
BALL REACTION
Length: 8 / 10
Back End: 9 / 10
Overall Hook: 8 / 10
Midlane Read: 7 / 10
Breakpoint Shape: Clean through the front with angularity
COMMENTS
Likes: Easy length with a strong backend motion
Dislikes: None
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
The Fortera Intrigue is the latest ball in the Flip line. The Fortera Intrigue will start up a little earlier than the Fortera Exile, but will still have the strong continuation. I have used this on THS and Sport conditions, and really like how well this ball clears the front part of the lane. The Fortera Intrigue uses the same new Fortify base coverstock with additives to give it the quickest response to friction with a hybrid coverstock. I really like how I can throw this ball to the right and not have to worry if it is going to recover. The Fortera Intrigue could be the first ball out of your bag with the Fortera Exile being the ball to switch to when you need a little extra length.
Check out a video of Kerry Smith and myself throwing the Melee Jab:
And go to http://www.tamerbowling.com for the full review.
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The Intrigue has been the first ball out of my bag lately. I drilled it 35x5x40. My axis is 5 5/16 x 1 /1/4. The Exile was previously my favorite ball in our line. This ball is money on heavier volumes. The hybrid cover on this ball reads the midlane really hard and just wants to go left when it hits friction. This ball is in the Brunswick flip line and boy is that accurate. It is a great step down from the Mastermind Intellect. The best use for this ball is when the back ends are tight, will aid in opening up the lane. You want to switch ball when you feel like this piece is transitioning too fast down lane. The next ball you would want to go to is the Melee Jab.
Kyle Metz
Brunswick Advisory Staff
BowlerX Staff
KT Tape Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation
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My first intuitions of the Fortera Intrigue were all wrong. I thought the ball was only a board or so different than the Exile. I layed the ball out the same as the Exile (pin over the middle finger, hole at P3), and left the surface out of the box. The second time out with the ball is when I noticed that the two balls weren’t so similar. For me, the Intrigue is a foot to a foot and a half earlier and 3 boards or so stronger from the breakpoint to the pins (and this was with no changes to the surface). Once hit with a 3000 pad, the difference opens up to 5- 6 boards. This ball is more of a go to on fresh patterns that are a little more flat with medium distance and medium volume. While it is not nearly as sensitive to wet/dry, it still doesn’t like over walls as much for me as say a Mastermind Intelect.
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LANE CONDITION
Length:41 feet
Volume:Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):House Shot
COMMENTS
Likes:Likes: like Johnny says; "Get back Jo Jo" this ball is all about launch angle and entry angle, what a impressive ball. The BEST ball reaction I've seen out a Brunswick ball to date. A beautiful cosmetic ball but finally a ball that reacts in person as it does in the manufacturers video. Extreme change of direction down lane when the ball reads friction. Ball actually hooks more during the night moving you in and bellying the ball out. You will see a lot of this ball being used during the World Series of bowling by the pros and high average bowlers for their tournaments. With as aggressive as the ball is, it still does not read early. Compared to the Exile, the Intrigue is cleaner father down lane and much more readable at the break point with 3-4 boards more hook. Every style will love this ball. Bravo Brunswick, well done!
Dislikes: Impossible to find fault in this ball.
Dwight Albrecht
Albreecht's Sparetime Pro Shop
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff Member
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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LANE CONDITION
Length:
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Brunswick Fortera Intrigue
My information:
Right Handed, Ball Speed-14 mph average
Rev Rate-270 average, Axis tilt-45degrees
Axis tilt-15 degrees
Ball Drilling:65x40 @41/2" P-2 X-hole.
Ball used 15 lbs 2oz.
Lanes used on:
Pro Anvilane -4 years old. Medium volume of play.
40 'house shot
Ball Specs for Fortera Intrigue
Core- Fortera Flip Coverstock -Fortera Hybrid Reactive
Box Finish-500 Siaair Micro Pad:Royal Compound
RG-2.512 Diff.-0.050,Int. Diff.-.016
Color: Red Pearl/Black Solid
The Fortera Intrigue is a little earlier through the heads
than the Fortera Exile.The Fortera Hybrid cover create
a slightly earlier look through the midlane.
The Intrigue is less angular when it encounters friction at the backend
than the Exile
The Hybrid cover helps keep the Intrigue from
going to long, but has a early revving motion
of the Exile.
The ease through the heads helped store up axis rotation for
the backend without giving up much traction in the
midlane.
The aggressive move at the breakpoint sets up nicely for the
tremendous down lane recovery.
The core and cover combo allows the Fortera Intrigue to
quickly respond to the friction,and keep going when
other balls would be quitting and have a tendency to
stand up.
Going around the pattern is made a whole lot easier when
you know that the ball isn't going to roll-out.When
the ball does encounter friction is impressive
I feel that the Fortera Intrigue can be used as a heavy oil ball
for players with slower ball speed and a medium oil ball for
players with speed and higher revs.
In my opinion,the Intrigue is a very versatile ball.It
has the ability to handle shots pointed at the pocket from
five and out and from five arrow.
Forteraâ„¢ Intrigue | Brunswick Bowling.webloc (http://Forteraâ„¢ Intrigue | Brunswick Bowling.webloc)
Angela Wilt
Brunswick Regional Staff Member.
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 4"
Starting Top Weight: 3.2 oz
Ball Weight: 15 lbs 4 oz
DRILL PATTERN
Ball: 65 x 4 3/4 x 30
X Hole (if there is one): no hole
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 375 rpms
Ball Speed:17.5 mph
PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 2000 Siaair
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): polished
LANE CONDITIONS
Lengths of patterns: 41 foot house and 39 foot Viper
Volumes: moderate
Type: house and sport
BALL REACTION
Length: Long
Back End: angular with good continuation
Overall Hook: moderate amounts on fresh but very strong on breakdown
Midlane Read: small pronounced read
Breakpoint Shape: angular
COMMENTS
Likes: Angularity, length, and predictability
Dislikes: whats not to like
The Fortera Intrigue is the stronger compliment to the Fortera Exile. I find this ball to be a good step down from the Mastermind Intellect when I want to open up the lane. The Intrigue gives a small bit of midlane read with an angular backend shape. This ball recovers well on shots wide of target and really gives you the ability to open up a house shot. It reminds me of a Mastermind Genius with a little more angle down the lane. The Intrigue was a bit close in reaction to the Fortera Exile out of the box but quickly differentiated itself once the 2000 grit finish was applied. Pin carry is also well above average with this ball. It really seems to make the scouts come out to play. If your looking for a ball to open up the lane with when there is some oil inside the Fortera Intrigue deserves a spot in your bag.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 40 ft.
Volume: Heavier
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS (heavier volume than most)
Layout: 4 3/4" from PAP and just below the fingers. MB ended up down in the thumb quadrant at about 45 degrees.
Dislikes: At first this ball was the "over/under nightmare" for me on the volume I'm seeing on fresh oil. Way too much ball to play on the dry, and not enough if I moved in. I'm not a high rev player so that may affect things a bit.
Likes: After hitting the surface with a 2000 pad at high speed and lots of water the ball immediately matched up better, and became what I'd hoped for. Still very clean, but much more predictable on the last half of the lane. Possibly 1-2 boards stronger than the Melee Jab, which has become an instant favorite of mine. This ball is pretty strong off the friction for me, so I can use it on the fresh, or open up angles more as the pattern transitions. Overall, a nice addition to the line.
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The Fortera Intrigue continues with the new motion started with the Exile. The Intrigue is a Hybrid cover with the sane core found in the Exile.
For me, I see this ball fitting nicely above my Brute.
Drilling #1 is 45x4x35 with a double thumb hole. The surface has a touch of shine to it. This one is used later games or on lower volumes of oil. This layout/surface combo really allows me to open up my angles, throw it to the friction and have no worries of it getting back.
Drilling #2 is 40x4x50 with a hole on my axis and surfaced at 2000. Even with this surface the ball is super clean through the fronts. I use this one when going straighter and keeping my angles closed. I don't have to worry about my ball starting up to early with this one.
Carry with these balls have been very good so far. The ball with Drilling 2, I had a 28 in a row a few weeks ago with. This new line from Brunswick is a great addition to their already outstanding lines. Just adds a little something different shape wise.
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BRUNSWICK FORTERA INTRIGUE REVIEW
Ball Weight: 15 lbs.
Drill Pattern: 75* x 4 3/4†x 40*
PAP: 4 5/8†x 0†(up)
SPEED: 18.0 – 18.5 mph (release)
TILT: 17*
I drilled the Brunswick Fortera Intrigue to be the second most aggressive ball in my bag, behind only the Mastermind Intellect, and it has not disappointed. With the 75* x 4 3/4†x 40* drill pattern, the pin ended up above my ring finger with the PSA about 1/2†to the RIGHT of my thumb (I’m left handed). I did not need a weight hole, but have the option to add one if needed. I have used the Fortera Intrigue on a wide variety of lane conditions. I will post them below, as well as a brief synopsis of how the ball performed.
41 FT. TYPICAL HOUSE SHOT:
As you would imagine on a typical house shot (THS), I was able to play inside and create a lot of area with the Fortera Intrigue, with a good amount of “miss roomâ€. The great thing about the Fortera Intrigue is that I am able to keep migrating further into the lane with my target and my feet and still have very good pin carry, which is not always true of other, high end, fairly aggressive balls I have reviewed and used in the past. Being on the left side allows me to stay further out longer, but having the ability to move inside and know you can carry is a valuable tool for all bowlers to have, and the Fortera Intrigue gives me that peace of mind. I liked the box finish, but I also used this ball quite a bit sanded to 2000 with no polish, and with less traffic on the left side, this surface was absolutely incredible on this ball. It allowed me to play deeper while actually INCREASING my carry percentage over playing straighter with the polish on the ball. This ball takes very well to surface adjustments and do not be afraid to tune it to the specific shot on the lanes, the Fortera Intrigue can handle it beautifully.
KEGEL “ABBEY ROAD†OIL PATTERN:
This 40ft. Challenge Series pattern proved to be a very interesting pattern for the Fortera Intrigue. I tried it on the fresh at box finish and really liked the look I got. I was able to play 14 to 9 and move in as the pattern transitioned, keeping pin carry the same as I moved. I then used it sanded at 2000 and found that even with 40ft. of oil, the Fortera Intrigue was getting too early of a read to get consistent pin carry. But, I bowled a (5) game tournament block on the pattern, and by midway through game three, I was able to get further inside with the Fortera Intrigue and found a very nice ball reaction, where other balls were laboring to get back to the pocket, and this was at the 2000 sanded cover stock prep. This was very impressive to me, and having the Fortera Intrigue to go to later in a block when others were starting to struggle with pin carry and angle to the pocket, gave me a leg up on other bowlers. In the tournament I used it, I was out of the cash cut until I took out the Fortera Intrigue the last game and a half, and ended up pulling out a check when it looked like I might not cash. The Fortera Intrigue will be my go to ball going forward on carry down and late block adjustments when I need to get further inside.
KEGEL ROUTE “66†OIL PATTERN:
This 45ft. Challenge Series oil pattern is by far my favorite oil pattern for the Fortera Intrigue. I was able to bowl a (6) game block, all with the Fortera Intrigue at the 2000 sanded surface. The extra length of this pattern brought out the best in the Fortera Intrigue, as I was able to start deeper, around 17-18 at the arrows, and actually migrate left, out to about 13-14 at the arrows as the block progressed. Pin carry was phenomenal, and the ball never made the “herky-jerky†type of motion some balls do as the oil pattern breaks down. I had games of 226, 218, 240, 289, 235, 248. It was a very readable reaction, and strong off the back of the pattern. The Fortera Intrigue has to be your go to benchmark ball on longer and/or medium-heavy blend oil patterns.
KEGEL “BROADWAY†OIL PATTERN:
I used the Fortera Intrigue on this 37ft. Challenge Series pattern, and found that this was the only pattern where I had a hard time using the ball for an entire block at the 2000 sanded finish, but I did like the look of the ball at box finish on this pattern for a five game set. I believe the shorter length of the pattern really steers away from the strong nature of a sanded Fortera Intrigue, and I was able to get to the pocket from multiple angles, but pin carry was not as good as some of the longer or heavier oil patterns I have used the Fortera Intrigue on at the 2000 sanded surface. But, the Fortera Intrigue takes to cover changes very well, and I applied some Brunswick Royal Shine to the cover stock, and transformed the Fortera Intrigue from a ball I may have to leave in the bag, to one that dominated the Kegel Broadway oil pattern. The extra length provided by applying the Royal Shine allowed the Fortera Intrigue to get through the front part of the lane easily, while retaining enough energy to strike consistently from multiple angles. This is another great reason to own more than one Fortera Intrigue, keep one dull for the heavier patterns, and have one shined with Royal Shine for the shorter and broken down oil patterns. I was pleasantly surprised with the results after the cover change, and shows that the Fortera Intrigue really is a great all around bowling ball.
In closing, I would like to thank everyone at Brunswick Bowling for making another winner. Brunswick truly has the best, most versatile lineup around. Showing what the Fortera Intrigue can do across a variety of oil patterns, from THS to long and short Challenge Series patterns, will help bowlers see the versatility of the Fortera Intrigue, and just how easily this ball can be used on a wide array of conditions. It is the first ball out of my bag on medium-heavy patterns, and also when the lanes carry down, I grab the sanded Fortera Intrigue, move inside and have fun. I hope you enjoyed my review of the Brunswick Fortera Intrigue bowling ball, good luck and good bowling everyone. Go get your Fortera Intrigue today!
James Goulding III
Brunswick Ball Tester
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Layout 55 x 5 x 40
I’m a heavy roller with about a 350 rev rate. Don’t have much axis tilt, don’t get around the ball much and struggle lots of times to get a ball to retain energy and corner at the pins.
I have an Exile and it is superbly clean on fresh oil and even a little transition, so was very excited when they released the Intrigue, which is a little stronger cover for more midlane hook matched with the same strong Asymmetric core. This is my go to league ball on the fresh to determine whether I should ball up or ball down, or just stay in the Intrigue for the whole night.
I do love how this ball is still angular through the pins as much as the Exile is on the burn. This ball is easy to trust that it will recover from the extreme and still go through the pins with pop. I can easily get through all three league games with this ball without having to ball down since it still corners great from the inside parts of the lane.
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LANE CONDITION
Length:40
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Bowler Stats:
18.5-19.5 mph
400-450 rpm
7-9 degree tilt
40-60 degree rotation
Layout: 45 degrees by 5" by 45 degrees
Initial thoughts: My Exile is a great piece for me to go to when I need plenty of pop downlane after some friction is created to the outside. The Intrigue should be at least a pinch stronger so that I have a step up from my Exile but still a bit weaker than my "big-boy" asymmetrics like the Guru and the Intellect.
On the lanes, the Intrigue gave me the exact same shape as the Exile but just with more hook. Thus, it's one of the most angular asymmetric balls I've ever thrown. Still very clean through the fronts, starts reading the very end of the midlane (that the Exile might scoot through), and then check up hard off of the friction. While still being friendly to misses outside into friction, the Intrigue is a tad more forgiving when tugged inside into oil thanks to the stronger cover. One observation is that my Intrigue seems to go through the pins in a very strong manner, often finishing through the 8-pin (I'm a righty). Compared to the Exile with the same layout, the Intrigue is about a 4-5 board move inside with my feet and a 0-1 board move inside at my breakpoint but similar shape. Compared to my Guru with the same layout, the Intrigue is about a 5 board move outside with my feet if I want to keep the same breakpoint downlane (due to the extra length).
Closing Remarks: The Intrigue is a great asymmetric piece to fit above the Exile and/or below the Intellect/Guru. The quick response to friction makes the Intrigue an easy choice on medium to heavy house patterns and medium to heavy sport patterns after some friction has been created downlane.
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LANE CONDITION
Length:43 feet on old wood
Volume:High Volume / High Friction
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
COMMENTS
Likes:This ball is an awesome compliment to the Fortera Exile. When the Exile tends to go to long on some volume, the Intrigue reads a few feet earlier without losing that great backend motion the Exile has. This is a great piece for that All-Around pearly hybrid look and feel. A must have in your bag!
Dislikes:None!
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LANE CONDITION
Length:40
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):ths
COMMENTS
Likes:love this ball clean through the front and very strong off the spot. This ball is so versatile I went with a light 2000 surface and loved the reaction. Smooth but still strong through the pins. The carry is very good an awesome ball.
Dislikes none
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Andrew Adler
Right Handed
PAP 4 ½ over 5/8 up
Rev Rate 500, Speed 17 mph
Brunswick Regional Staff
The 2nd addition to the Fortera and Flip line, the Intrigue builds on what the Exile did and makes it even better. I find this to be my benchmark ball as of late. I drilled this ball with the Pin and CG in a negative position and the mass bias on the right edge of my thumb. This layout allows me to really get farther right than any of my other equipment and I can really pack the pocket with it. The Intrigue has a strong backend motion with very little deflection through the pins.
Bowled on THS 42' and 43', 24-25ml of oil.
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DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5"
Drill Angle: 55 degrees
Val Angle: 40 degrees
X Hole (if there is one): None
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 400
Ball Speed: 18
PAP/Track: 5-1/8 rt, 1/2 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box Finish
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Royal Compound
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: 8/10
Back End: 8/10
Overall Hook: 8/10
Midlane Read: 7/10
Breakpoint Shape: Sharp
COMMENTS
The introduction of the Fortera line added a completely new motion to the Brunswick line, literally. Most people don’t realize many balls are developed from the same base coverstock formula as some manufacturers don’t typically have more than a few base formulas developed. The Fortify coverstocks come from an entirely new formula. These Fortera line balls have great length and strong backend, and the Exile was the first to show off it’s true skid-flip capabilities. The Intrigue is everything Exile is, but just more of it. Because of the stronger coverstock and the Royal Compound surface finish, the Intrigue is able to handle more volume and still create that strong backend we see with the Exile. Both these balls fall into the flip category, so you don’t have to worry about them hooking off your hand. I will say that the added strength of the Intrigue really creates more versatility for bowlers. This is a first-out- of-the-bag ball for me, and probably is or will be for many other bowlers.
On a medium volume, 41 ft pattern, I can usually be around 4-5 boards left of where I normally stand with the Exile. I am able to see the Intrigue pick up just a hair earlier, likely due to its coverstock and surface prep, and creates a pretty sharp, yet predictable backend motion. I typically have trouble with higher end asymmetric balls using too much energy too early, yet this ball really excites me as I am able to create some pretty steep angles with it.
Overall, The intrigue has earned it's spot in my bag as my benchmark ball for medium-med/heavy, and because of that, I'm positive it would make a great addition to anyone's arsenal.
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BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 400
Ball Speed: 18.5
PAP/Track: 4 9/16 right 1/4 up
LANE CONDITION
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
Layout 60 x 5 x 30
The Fortera Intrigue is a backend flip monster. This ball is by far the longest and strongest Brunswick ball I have ever thrown to date. The difference between this and the original Exile is how they handle oil. The Exile was a fantastic ball when the front part of the lane was burned up. The Exile did not like to see any oil down lane which sometimes could make the ball a little tricky at times. This Intrigue turns the corner like no other ball I’ve ever thrown from Brunswick. When you need to open up your angles and have maximum recovery this is the ball for you. This ball is more angular and more continuous than anything I have ever thrown before. When I first drilled it I couldn’t believe how many times it ran over the 8 pin in a row. If you like a ball that goes really long and seriously flips hard this is the ball for you.
Greg
Greensburg, PA
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Mike Sipple
Right Handed
PAP 5 13/16" up 3/4"
300-350 RPM Tweener
I drilled the intrigue, 70 x 6 x 50. I needed a few balls for when the lanes break down and the heads burn up. This ball is smooth with a continuous backend reaction. This ball compliments my Melee Jab perfectly. The way I have these balls drilled the Intrigue starts up a little sooner and not quite as sharp off the spot as the Jab. This is a very versatile ball. Your local Proshop owner can drill this ball to fit most gaps in your arsenal.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 40
Volume: medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
COMMENTS
Likes:This ball is designed to corner. I found the Intrigue to be stronger than the Exile in the mid lane and not hindered by down lane oil. The Intrigue works well for me when the front of the lane has some volume. This ball allows me to move deep and still create a strong pocket entry as it turn the corner great and continues through the pocket.
Dislikes: none at this time
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Bowling Style:
Rev rate: 300 rpm
Speed: 16-17 mph
PAP: 5†right, ½†up
Layout:
50 x 4.5†x 45
x-hole: N/A
Surface:
OOB
Comments:
This ball gives me a different kind of look from the Brunswick name. The Intrigue uses the same Fortify Hybrid coverstock that was seen on the Brute and they put the fortera flip weight block into it. Even though the Intrigue has a hybrid cover it is finished with Royal Shine leaving it a very glossy surface.
When comparing this to the Fortera Exile I see very similar amounts of hook potential but at totally different places in the lane. The Intrigue is at least 3-5 ft longer down the lane than the Exile was; this provides a great length with a strong down lane motion. I personally enjoyed the way the Fortera Flip weight block kept the pins low increasing carry in the previous releases, and it still holds true for me with The Intrigue. Just another great look from the Big B!!
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LANE CONDITION
Length:a little sooner than the exile
Volume:med
Type
COMMENTS
Likes:the ball is very clean up front,with a strong jump off the spot.i would recommend this ball
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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Brunswick Fortera Intrigue
BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 2.2 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 2oz
DRILL PATTERN
Drilled at 60 Degrees X 5 1/2†x 40 Degrees
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH
PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS
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SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box
LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)
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Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
This is my very first post reviewing a ball, but I am glad that it is this one. I love this ball! This is usually my No. 1 or No. 2 right out of the back. I tend to use this ball more for the fresh oil, or depending the transition, I am able to use this when the lanes transition quickly. This ball is clean through the fronts, maintains that back end reaction, and drives through the pin deck. I love this ball! It is a great complement to the Fortera Exile!
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LANE CONDITION
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LANE CONDITION
Length: Medium Sport, House, and tournament conditions
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Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
For those who like the Fortera Exile, Brunswick offers the new Intrigue with a hybrid coverstock. I have similar layouts on both those balls and what I have observed is the Intrigue is a few boards stronger and a little earlier with more continuation through the pins. I find I can use this on our fresh Sport pattern during league if I square up with it a little. I can also go to it game two and open up the lane and the Intrigue will hold pocket well. I have this ball in my arsenal below my Mastermind, and Radical Guru and above my Melee Jab and Fortera Exile. The Intrigue is a good bridge between the very strong Asymmetrical balls and the Symmetrical balls in the middle of my arsenal. The Intrigue is usually in my tournament bag as part of my everyday arsenal. Like many of the Brunswick pieces, what I love about them is they are very controllable and forgiving. It's a very solid workhorse Hybrid suitable for league and tournament play.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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LANE CONDITION
Length:43 feet
Volume: 24.4mL
Pattern Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):2014 USBC Open Championships Pattern
COMMENTS
Likes:Definitely a strong piece, and with the drilling where I had the Pin next to my ring finger, it allowed to pick up in a strong roll, even on the Fresh condition.
Dislikes:None
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Intrigue 60 x 4.5 x 40
Added a little more surface with a used 1000 pad
I used this ball exclusively at the Miller Masters tournament in Helena Montana. I don't know the specifics of the pattern but it was medium length, and the best shot for me was to open up the angles and swing the ball out. The layout provided good recovery and wasn't too snappy on the dry.
The next day the shot changed and the best shot was outside five, unfortunately I figured this out too late. I still used this Intrigue for playing up the boards! I changed my release from a heavy side roll to an up the back release and the Intrigue had excellent length and didn't over hook on the back. The ball is very versatile on a medium pattern with different releases, but probably not the first choice on a heavily oiled lane.