Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Coverstock: Proactive MTX-1
Color: Black
Hardness: 77-79
Factory Finish: 35-Micron Trizact
Core Dynamics:
- RG Max: 2.585
- RG Min: 2.538
- RG Diff: 0.047
- RG Avg: 4.7
Performance:
- Hook Potential: 140
- Length: 45
- BreakPoint Shape: 45
Available Weights: 12-16 Pounds
View the official Spec sheet including Drill Instructions
Post by: BowlPro on February 03, 2002, 10:14:33 PM
Again from Brunswick comes the next of the FUZE Series!
using the same weight block design as used in the RAGING RED FUZE,
but a new Particle/Reactive blended cover stock!
This ball out of the box is too much for most medium lane conditions but
with a little help from "Black Magic" and this ball is ready for that
fresh league condition! Oil is the answer here! Find some and your ready to score!
We label Leveraged our test ball with the pin at 1:30 4"from the PAP
This ball rolls smooth and strong! Good hit and carry!
Not a big Hooker! but predictable! Because of the blended cover stock you
will find that this ball will work well on the Medium to Heavy Oil lane conditions!
We also find this ball a good choice for Slick Plastic lanes.(Syn)
Again, the more oil you find the better this ball will work out of the box!
Of the FUZE Series we thought that the RAGING RED was the best to date!
but I think we can now say that this one is up there too!
This ball will not turn heads! Its milky black shell just does not attract attention to itself!
but for a Brunswick Ball, it will perform well for many bowlers! Just remember that shell adjustment is the key here!
We will recommend this ball to our customers and to all bowlers!
BowlPro
www.discount-proshop.com
Post by: Bob Hanson on March 04, 2002, 04:02:42 PM
Like most good Brunswick stuff the Detonator reacts best when you roll it firm off the back. Get to the side and it will still work, but you can literally see it wasting energy trying to stand up. The Detonator is in the class with the popular HPH, but you can tell the lower rg core right away. We play on heavy long oil around here, and the last go to ball I had for these conditions was my Deep Violet. I will be disappointed if this ball doesn't do the same thing for me.
Post by: YeahHossNV on March 05, 2002, 12:08:09 PM
Post by: Dwight Albrecht on March 13, 2002, 01:54:01 PM
The Fuze Detonator is Brunswick’s latest entry into the Fuze line with this one geared for oily lanes. This Black Proactive/Particle Ball is Brunswick MTX-1 Coverstock sanded at Brunswick’s 35 Micron Trizact Finish. The MTX-1 is Brunswick Middle particle load category. The weight block is similar to the Raging Red Fuze, which is a medium R.G. at 2.50—and medium Differential of .04--. This combination should give this ball strong hook and backend reaction.
I drilled the Fuze with the Pin 3 3/8 from my axis pin down and placed the mass bias/C.G. to the right of my grip center. Weight Hole at 4:00 angle to make statically legal.
I used this ball at three different houses and saw 3 slightly different reactions. On HPL synethic lanes freshly oiled, the ball really had a hard time revving quickly, even with a pin down drilling, it labored its roll. It still scored well but did not roll as quick off my hand compared to the Brunswick Monster Purple, which came out this last year. The monster core seemed to rev or roll quicker off my hand and had an earlier reaction than the fuze. The fuze gets through the heads cleaner and back end’s harder, but seemed like its core was one of a higher torque. More hand was needed to get it rolling.
The hit was comparable to the Purple Monster, I left a few more solid ten’s with the fuze, which I tested on the same condition. At the 2 wood lane houses the ball rolled a little quicker and hard stronger backend, but again for my release, which is a low tracker/spinner, the ball labored its roll. The balls that rev quicker seem to match up better to my game. I have been to many tournaments recently and have seen many top players doing well with this ball. The best release for this ball is the “Up the Backer†or the Bowler that puts a lot of forward roll on the ball. For me the ball “even factory sanded†skidded and did not roll enough for me to consider it an oil ball. When polished the ball is very impressive from an inside angle on a drier lane condition actually gave me better ball reaction than my competitors bowling the same line against me.
I am not disappointed in this ball. It just does not match up to my game as well as balls from Brunswick, like to HPH’s or Purple Monster’s. After throwing this ball I feel a higher Pin Out with a strong pin distance, “Flip Leverage†would work quite nice on this ball. I will be writing a second review on this ball and will update the review in the near future. The best game for this ball would be either the “Up the Backerâ€/â€Down in Innerâ€, or the Cranker looking for a ball that they can over power the lanes. This ball would not be intended for spinners or low revved players at least on oil.
Thank you again for reading my review and best of luck to you and your Bowling.
Dwight
Post by: Brad Basart on March 18, 2002, 01:45:17 PM
Now seems to be the discouraging part. 20 games are on this ball now, and the backend aggression seems to be fading. Actually, this is reminding me of the ball reaction I got from the original proactives. Since I've been out of the pro shop industry for about 3 years now, I haven't kept up on all the product changes w/ Brunswick's line. I'm beginning to think things haven't changed that much though with their coverstocks. My Danger Zone HPH seemed to hold it's consistancy much longer. If you already have Brunswick proactive equipment, you probably already have something similar to this ball. If you want a ball with a durable coverstock, this ball appears to be holding up very well. Very little visible track marks for me so far. If it fits your needs, give it a try.
Post by: BigART on March 21, 2002, 10:59:12 PM
I am currently using the Raging Red and Purple Pearl Fuzes, both great balls. This ball reminds me of when I had my Red Alert and Pro Azure ball combo its like I have my old combo again with the Red Fuze and the Detonator. The Detonator is just like the Pro Azure in that when the Raging Red doesn't make the turn because of to much carry down the Detonator will. I never did like my Pro Azure that much because the lanes had to be just right to use it. I did shoot 300 with both my Pro Azure and Red Alert, but the Pro Azure just wasn't what I was looking for and it is apparent to me that the Detonator isn't either. I wanted this ball for heavy oil to replace my worn out Chaos and it just isn't enough ball. I thought about roughing up the cover, but I would rather buy a ball that is more aggressive in oil then the Detonator.
I read a review in one of the bowling mags that says this ball is a "Superhuman Big Boy Bowling Ball". I would have to disagree.
If you have average speed and slower this ball might be great for you, but if your like me and throw 19+ it wont make it back unless there is a clean backend or dry outside. I could see the ball trying to rev up and turn but it just kept sliding out! If you like the Pro Azure then this ball will be great for you.
Good luck and good bowling!
Post by: nk on May 10, 2002, 11:18:26 AM
The detonator is a wonderfull ball. It dose the best on oil lanes. The more OIL is out there the better it does.
I got the drilled for the most hook. I can stand at 25 and throw at 15 at a angle and the ball come rowing back into the
pocket. The ball is good for people that do not have alot of reves on there balls.
Post by: Huddersfieldybc on June 27, 2002, 08:19:23 AM
Got this ball last week as i wanted a BALL ON OILED LANES as my rock on had started to loose its reation. I am inpressed with the results my first series was 620 with a high of 210 and a low of 202 (pritty consistant). I will see what its like in weeks to come but i will say that from the games i bowled it does a hook a lot, a very lot!!!
overall 8/10 not bad at all!!!!
Post by: RonBeuoy on November 09, 2002, 10:37:47 AM
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Post by: MIrons - SF bay on January 24, 2003, 11:30:27 PM
I have read quite a few reviews on this ball, and all of them seem to point out how good this ball is on oil. I tend to have better luck with mine on conditions that have a lot of carrydown.
Overall, I would have to give this ball a grade of 93%.
Post by: Brian Green on February 04, 2003, 10:34:06 PM
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Post by: tonygee on November 13, 2003, 03:35:52 PM
105 degrees
1/2 neg, 0 finger
Good ball, no complaints, fits right in as an arc ball. Lively pin action.
I think I'm gonna quit. Practice practice practice then WHAAA??? ball is dead... learn a ball's characteristics then HUUUUHHHHH???? ball's a marshmellow... Practice and bowl for twenty years then ARRGGHHHHH bowler with the cash or a sponsorship for a ton of new balls, but is also a good bowler, and he crushes me. I'm caught in a spiral, UGHHHH I'm dizzy I'm going to bed, this games too expensive...
Post by: BornToBowl on November 16, 2003, 12:53:02 AM
~Patrick~
Post by: SAR1stuNNa1 on November 16, 2003, 09:45:42 PM
flooded or if they are bone dry, this ball reacts the same. However this ball
tends to burn up energy fairly quick. I have this ball drilled with the pin under
the ring finger with the CG under that about three inches away.
Post by: LuckyLefty on December 05, 2003, 04:23:48 PM
Oh Lucky so SWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTT! But that's another review!
On to the boring details that make this so SSWWWW, er um exciting!
Picked this heavier oil gem up from Liquid Hero, perfect specs, good price and fast shipping!! And a lot of patience with me! Pin out almost 4 and top weight 3 ounces!!
Laid on one of my new drillings that are becoming my favorites on this heavy load backend snapper and it is a 3 3/4 X 4 1/2 with the cg down about 1/2 inch below grip center and the pin up about an inch above ring finger and just a bit to the side. Just slightly to the label side of stacked or about a 90 degree drilling. This setup seems to give me the lefty troika, early read, lots of revs in the midlane and a stronger than arc look in the back with tons of punch and drive at the pocket. Remember Mike Tyson at 21!
Note the particulars of this setup (long pin outs never worked for me before is the cg down).
This ball has a beautiful motor! Seen it, thought it looked great and wonder what took me so long to own one!
Not really a true heaviest of oilers in my mind(but maybe it could be), but it is fairly straight in the heads and then, rev rev rev near the breakpoint, grab, charge! There is no doubt where the pins are going.
I could see grabbing 3 of this core, putting this drilling on all 3 Detonator, Eliminator and Igniter and making some serious hay! Thanks to this fantastic core.
I compared this ball to my Big hooking heads and backend Reaction Roll(drilled stacked 3 3/4), and this ball is about 3 to 4 boards straighter with foot placement(I attribute that to the higher rg core compared to the Roll)and has every bit of the same ability to turn the corner from inside and mash and trip out all 10. Say the Roll was played 17 to 9 this ball was played 14 to 8 to strike).
Whether it is the strong motor or the dynamic top weight and pin position I don't know but this ball can bring it!
A great deal of space compared to my Walter Ray and Blade Pearl and this ball which I think I will narrow by applying some Black Magic or if I don't like I may try one of finer grit trizacts.
As to heavy oil when left out of box, This ball may actually work as one will be forced to tighten up much more immediately than say Reaction Roll which one may still try to loop in the heads.
Final is this ball can bring it! It's immediately in the bag though I'm not sure if it is going to end up being more of an Eliminator with Polish or end up taking the heavy oil spot and then an Eliminator picked up!
Count me as impressed! I love the motion of this core coupled with this drilling!
REgards,
Luckylefty
PS saw a buddy of mine shoot about 789 with this drilling on this ball and I said hey I'll try that! Agrees with me!
Post by: MikePruis on December 18, 2003, 09:36:09 PM
THIS BALL ROCKS
ps. if you could give me some tips on how to through a good hook[half the time I can't get it to hook it just spins like a top] Email me at seaworthy_5@hotmail.com Thanks MIKE
Post by: AznFlameY2K on March 21, 2004, 12:21:32 PM
This ball is a great ball, compared to my colubia super beast, primal rage, and messager... this ball carries really good... creates powerful pin action.... great for oily lanes but on wood or anything that's near dry... you'll need a pearlize ball... pro actives tend to over hook as i know... but for a first time user from resin balls to particle balls... this ball is great... it's strong and hits hard..... i have to stand 2 spots from the left gutter for this ball.... so it hooks a hell of a lot but the way it comes in creates a lot of pin action.... i'm an off and on bowler ... i can bowl 200's on some days but i usually bowl in the 150's with this ball i can consistently bowl 170's .... increased from 2 strikes a game to 5... the way i release the ball now i need a plastic ball to convert the 10 pins, i haven't been able to convert all of the spares even using a pearlized super beast... if this would be my only ball i wouldn't recommend it unless you're always bowling on medium to heavy oil.... ----by the way... the roll of this ball is very predictable... you'll know it'll definately come back---
Post by: tonygee on September 02, 2004, 01:59:26 PM
Second Drill, I added a 1 1/4 Hole in the middle of my span to take out all the top weight, the ball moved when it encountered dry then sat when it re-entered the oil quadrant and finished with a Smash similar to a marble hitting a National Park Redwood. The pins laughed at me, I was humiliated.
Third Drill, Rev Leveraged, with the big hole filled I was not able to get back the top weight so I wasn't expecting miracles but the ball hit pretty good, it rolled early and finished pretty strong, definitely did not expect this.
So what did we learn today children? (Mr. Robinson in Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood...Eddie Murphy in SNL) We learned that a Marshmellow is not always SOFT...and Turds are not always Brown...and that Osama is not Saddam... and that Michael is not Janet... and that a Democrat can speak in a Republican Event...and that it is wrong to be accused of taking drugs if you don't inhale...and that bowling should not be labeled a blue colored sport...at least not until blue colored workers get that second mortgage to buy thier Fall Season equipment.
Post by: b_long4133 on February 26, 2005, 10:39:28 PM
Conclusion
This is a great ball, works great on all conditions unless the lanes are super super dry...then i get into some trouble trying to keep the ball under control. but other than that small problem, I can't think of anything bad to say about this ball.
Post by: giedonas on October 13, 2005, 12:21:50 AM
I'm not sure how my ball was drilled, I always tell the pro shop to give the ball maximum settings. Anyway, back when I was still bowling at 20 MPH ball speed, it already rocks! It really has that late vicious hook, making it good for lanes with a good back end. When I learned to slow down to 18 MPH ball speed, it even got better, having a steady back end finish, with me having plus or minus 2 boards allowance. The ball really rocks whether you are a smooth bowler or a power bowler like me.
It had few backdowns though...
It is steady at the back end...but not that steady.
If you have a lane with heavy oil on the sides and dry on the center, well...
...I'm not so sure...coz if I miss a board to the left, the ball snaps like crazy at the back end leaving me probably a 3-6-10, or any 3-6 combination, or worse, any 4-6 split combination.
Overall Rating:
I'd say it is a 9 out of 10.
Keypoints:
Great impact at break point.
Great hold for good back end lanes.
It's BLACK! (...just kidding...)
Good stable hook.
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