Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Coverstock: PowrKoil 18 - Reactive
Color: Blue/Silver
Hardness: 75-77
Surface Finish: 800 Grit Wet Sand
Core Dynamics:
- RG Max: 2.577
- RG Min: 2.536
- RG Diff: 0.041
- RG Avg: 4.5
Performance:
- Hook Potential: 115
- Length: 90
- BreakPoint Shape: 65
View the official Spec sheet including Drill Instructions
Post by: morpheus on July 10, 2002, 09:20:28 PM
Hope this helps,
Morpheus
Post by: BowlPro on July 11, 2002, 06:51:06 PM
We recieved Our test balls two weeks ago and we thank Brunswick for including us in their Test Ball Program for this New season.
The New "Monster Smash/R" comes to us with "Old" and "New" Technology combined for this New Season entry. The Smash/R features an Old Weight block design previously used in the "ARC Zone"/"Contact Zone"/"Riot Zone" series. (They call it a "Door Knob" shaped core! but it is the same weight block brought back out of retirement for this new ball entry.
We will state that Brunswick is using a Higher Density on this Old weight block design and we realized the results with much better hitting power.
The Coverstock, (PowrKoil-18) Reactive is strong and fully adjustable!
This ball comes out of the the box 800-grit sanded or "sheened" we like to call it. But very friendly when it came to shinning!
We drilled this ball "Label Leverage" 4X4-1/2 drilling (No Balance Hole)
Out of the box this ball is strong!!! On our fresh "Typical League Condition" test lanes we had "too much ball" for our tweener release! After one full game of attempting to get a read on the lanes we found this ball rolling smooth and very strong! "Arching" type of hook! When Brunswick stated that this ball would be good on heavy oil out of the box, they were not kidding!!
A quick trip to the ball spinner for an application of "Black Magic" and it was back to the lanes to continue our test. After four more frames we found this ball to be much more playable for our Tweener Release and again a "Strong Hooking" ball! I would not call it a (Skid/Snap) but a strong change of direction with a heavy forward roll. I will also agree with Brunswick calling this ball a "Heavy Hitter!" This ball will flat out "Smash" the Pins!
Great Hitting Power! Great Carry! This ball will not let you down in this area!
We rolled four complete games and kept the ball in play with no problem!
Predictable! Strong! and Hard Hitting!
Those bowlers who we call the "Cranker Types" should use simple drill patterns and keep it simple on this one!
Those of you who play more down & in or like myself, we call "Tweeners" can use stronger drillings if desired!
But Our opinion here is, this ball will not need much help!
Bowlers of different styles will find this ball useable and playable!
Overall this is a "Great" entry for Brunswick to start off the New Season and we will "Highly Recommend" this ball to all bowlers and to Our customers!
BowlPro
www.discount-proshop.com
Post by: YeahHossNV on July 14, 2002, 08:38:10 PM
this ball is a must have.
Post by: nk on July 16, 2002, 11:47:27 PM
Post by: john_kleist on August 20, 2002, 03:53:00 PM
Post by: jwsmith01 on August 26, 2002, 04:06:41 PM
Top Weight: 2.2oz
Pin out: 4-5.5 inches
Factory Surface
Likes: Hitting Power, Consistant and very...very predictable
Dislikes: Dry Heads or Dry Backends, whichever comes first
First off, I am a power stroker with high revs and medium ball speed and about a 15 degree axis tilt. I have mine drilled up stacked leverage. This put the pin right next to my middle finger, and the cg 12:00 stacked below my axis line. This ball lives up to its name! I bowled on a combination of synthetic heads and wood. The oil pattern was a tweaked house shot with more units of oil evenly spread. The Smash/R rolled very smooth in the heads, once it hit the mid lanes it started to roll up, when it hit the break point and made a nice hard even arc towards the pocket. Plus,I was very pleased with the forgivness of this ball. On the few shots that I did throw too far right of my target, the Smash/R just charged back like it was nothing. Never losing carry. Speaking of carry, pins just danced and flew all over the deck. This ball is so explosive when it hits the pocket. The only way that you will leave anything is if a pin is off spot. That is how hard this Monster hits. The Monster Smash/R does an excellent job complimenting my Proactive Power Groove. When I run out of adjustments or hand positions with my Power Groove, I know to go right to the Smash/R. As long as there is enough oil in the heads or backends, I will keep my line and keep scoring. Also the Igniter compliments my Smash/R, when the Smash/R is over hooking due to the lack oil, the Ingiter goes that extra bit to keep the line. Another great ball Brunswick, and thanks John & Larry!
Joshua W. Smith
Post by: Dwight Albrecht on September 05, 2002, 10:19:34 PM
The scoop on this ball: Coverstock Powercoil 18-Black Danger Zone. Core is the "Door Knob" shape from the command zone arc. Gives the Rg in the high 2.5"s with a diff. of .041. Strong enough to kick some butt on the pins. When this ball came out and we got wind of this ball's release I felt this ball and the Swamp Monster would be my ball of the year for sales in our shop. So far it has beat my expectations for sales. I also heard from brunswick that someone shot a 896 with this ball already. After throwing mine, I can see why.
I drilled the Smash/R 3 3/4 X 75 Degree mass bias/or C.G. 3 1/2 from my PAP. Pin out 3 1/2""from the CG in the flip zone of the ball. Factory 1200 sand, very fine.
Lane condition was HPL AMF Panels, with a taper crown shot. Light oil on the outside and heavy in the center. One lane was 6 boards oiler than the other. The ball I tested this ball against was the Hammer Vicious, same coverstock grit and drilling.
Both balls reacted well in the fronts, very clean for both being lightly sanded. Both had strong moves on the backends, but this is where the similiarity stopped. The Smash/R was 2 boards stronger overall hook and had a touch earlier breakpoint where the vicious would go longer and came in behind the pocket leaving powerful 10 pins. The Smash/R would give me a faster move to the pocket and murdered the 10 pin. I did not leave one 10 pin in 2 1/2 games. The Smash/R got into a stronger more forward roll by the time it got to the pocket with the vicious labored it's roll. The Smash/R lived up to it's name when it came to the hit. If you want a ball to clear the deck fast this is the ball of choice.
I was able to play out with this ball up 8th board with strong backend and was able to swing 17th board with great recovery on the backends making this ball extremely versatile.
I am always amazed how good this Powercoil 18 Black Danger Zone coverstock is and how well it compliments so many games. Great Job Brunswick on a ball that I see no flaws in. Truely worth every penny that you will pay for this ball. Strong hit and raw power and versatile makes this ball my choice for ball of the year in the reactive family.
Thanks for reading my review and enjoy your Smash/R.
Dwight
Post by: Bob Hanson on September 19, 2002, 05:55:58 PM
My initial reaction to the ball on heavy fresh oil was that it was incredibly strong in the midlane for a resin ball. It almost seemed to compare to my particle adrenaline. However after about 5 games it tamed slightly and took on more resin characteristics. After throwing it in 4 different houses this week I think I have a pretty good read on the ball. It basically reads the midlane quite a bit earlier than my Red Fuze, and stands up after an angular turn in a manner very familiar to those have have thrown balls with this core before. This ball seems at its best when I can get inside and have some strong back ends to throw to from good heads. It is one of those balls that seems to finish deep in the pocket from inside on the right pattern. My carry from 17 out to 8 was better than I usually get with any resin ball. On the down side it has that resin tendancy to over under on a heavy defined oil line.
Summary: Best condition, inside angle on opened up shot with good back end and plenty of head oil in the middle. Worst condition, wet dry 10 to 10 or carry down. This one may find a way into my tournament arsenal if it will play some places where my Detonator won't work.
Post by: YeahHossNV on November 18, 2002, 11:22:50 PM
Post by: rev73 on November 21, 2002, 10:25:59 AM
I am right handed. The pin is below my ring finger with the cg kicked straight out to the side. The mass bias is in the leverage position.
This ball is great when the lanes have some oil in the heads. It has a strong midlane move and a strong backend. I bowl on the first shift on synthetic lanes and this ball is perfect for this.
When the heads break down this ball is too much. I have a power groove reactive drilled to go long when this happens. This combination has proved to be great for me.
Post by: mumzie on November 27, 2002, 12:23:39 AM
I can't use it in the house I bowl 2 leagues and practice. I used it in my other league tonight, at another house (synthetics, and more oil). WOW! I was impressed. The first game I shot 213 - I kept having to move right with carrydown, and didn't figure it out real quick. The second game, another 213 - started out with 4 in a row, baby split on a really bad ball, then 9 spares off the sheet. Then, I moved 1/2 board more right, and shot 278, for a 704. I've NEVER shot 700 as the first series with a ball before. And - normally on that league shot, I'll have a couple of boards of room. Tonight, IF I put my feet in the right place, I had at least 5 boards. I think this one's a keeper!
Post by: BowlersAidProShop-Randy on November 30, 2002, 12:16:15 AM
I first took the surface of this ball to a Storm 3 finish (about 1200). I liked the ball a lot but found it hard to match up to a lot of the conditions in the town I live in. Atlanta GA is known for having very mushy backends and hooking gutters. I then took a suggestion from a friend and took the surface back to box finish. This has now become my go to ball in my bag. I love it's readability and it's controlled move down the lane. This truly is the first ball out of my bag wherever I happen to be.
This is not a ball that you will buy if you want to watch it hook from coast to coast, and it is not a ball that you would buy if you want a massive backend move (even though shiny it does jerk a bit). I do think this is the benchmark ball in Brunswick's line. Very easy ball to match up to nearly any kind of player from the straight player to the big boomer. A definite winner by Brunswick.
Post by: splintercell on December 15, 2002, 07:10:20 PM
I bought it from a local pro shop. I don't know the exact drilling layout. The pin is place about 1/4 inch right of my ring finger. The locator pin is located in the middle of my hand and slightly to the right. The thumb whole is offset a 1/4 of inch to the left of my middle finger. I left the ball in out of box condition. I throw a slower ball with slow/medium revs. The lanes I play on are medium-heavy/heavy oil.
As far as performance goes the SmashR is a champ. It has wicked midlane flare and descent backend hook. This ball is a little fussy though. Speed is everything! I found myself having to slow my ball down to keep from the old over/under action. This thing hits like a truck. Throw a good ball and there will be nothing left, not even the ocassional 10 pin.
I would recommend this ball to anyone. Just take some time and learn the ball and how it rolls, and it wont do you wrong. I give it a 7/10!!!!
GOOD BOWLING!!!!!!
Post by: UNObowler01 on December 19, 2002, 03:16:49 PM
So, picked up a few balls from the Big B, a SmashR and a ScreamR.
The SmashR I punched in a 4 x 4 stacked pattern, pin above the fingers. X-hole on axis. This ball loves oil and HITS. Lemme tell ya, I've never seen a resin ball roll this early, but it sure hits hard. I have used it on wood and synthetics, dry, oily, sport, you name it. It is very predictable and never really overreacts. It rolls strong and makes a smooth powerful turn to the pocket.
I wouldn't recommend it on dry heads, but if you can find enough oil to get it to breakpoint it will carry. ESPECIALLY light hits...it just tosses pins around. I would definitely say that this line is the best on the market right now. The SmashR will be an oil ball for lower ballspeeds or higher rev rates, and can fit in as a med. condition ball if you polish it. I personally don't like mine polished. It hits harder and covers more conditions in box finish.
In my opinion, one of the best balls for your money on the market right now. Solid 9 out of 10. Everyone around here is raving about an X Factor....screw that! Why buy one of those when you can get a ball that hits just as hard for 1/2 the price??!! Keep 'em coming Brunswick! You have convinced me!
Post by: Ryan Peebles on December 20, 2002, 11:32:13 AM
I suffered in league play through the entire month of November; too much over/under reaction and splits caused my average to drop nearly nine pins in four weeks! So, I went back to basics: reading magazine articles, reviewing present arsenal, checking drilling specs, and locating my PAP. I discovered that my PAP is not where I thought it was; it is actually a half inch farther right. I then purchased a SmashR (fifteen pounds, 2.1 oz. top, 2 3/4" pin out) drilled 3 3/8" X 3" with an X-hole on my PAP (5 1/8" over, 5/16" up), shined from 800 to about 1000 grit. This was my first new sphere in ten months!
Inspired by Chris Barnes, I began placing the ball at waist height before executing my delivery (rather than at eye level in times past). This helped me relax my grip, straighten my backswing, and maintain control of my shot with regard to both speed and release. All my problems were solved in one evening of league competition at Harbor Freeway Lanes in Port Clinton, Ohio.
The lanes were a 40' blend with dry backends, and I consistently played a deep inside line (from 20 to around 7). By the second game, I could read what the ball was doing. As long as I could execute my delivery flawlessly and reach the breakpoint without forcing the ball, the rack was gone. The SmashR rolls and finishes strong with a solid punch. In its debut, I rolled my first ABC 700 of the season this past Wednesday (223-268-220 for a 711 series) and gained back nearly half of my November average loss. Great performer from Brunswick, and a highly-recommended "A" ball for league play.
Post by: thegame on January 05, 2003, 02:54:24 PM
Post by: Drillmn300 on January 17, 2003, 05:35:28 PM
Great ball!!
I drilled up 2 of them, both 5x5 and left one out of box and the other polished up to 2,000. You want a ball to push right and make the turn when you need it, this is the ball. Get on a heavy condition or need to play that ob, leave it out of box and rip through ob like it was 2 units.
Drill
Post by: AllStar23 on January 19, 2003, 12:32:09 PM
Weight:16 lbs 7 oz
Top weight: 2.7
Pin: 3-4"
My specs
Left handed Tweener
Ball speed:14-15.Medium
Revs:Medium/high
Drill patern
Label leverage.I wanted this ball to get down the lane but hook hard on the packend and boy does it!!!
Pin is up and to the left of my ring finger(im a lefty) cg is almost in line with the pin but kicked to the right just a tad.
Lane conditions
There are 3.The first one didnt do the ball any justice..
1)Open bowling:The lanes were spotty and had oil all over and as you know and i know for a reactive to work it needs dry and it was very hard to find dry so it burnt out early.I knew that this ball had more in it than was shown so i didnt give up on it yet and i also took the factory finish off of it..Carried good on light hits but left consistent 7 pins on pocket shots.
Rating: 1-10:5
2)League: Oiled from 10-10,This is where the ball really shined.I stood about 25 out to about 5-8 so it could get out to the dry and really work and boy did it work!!! Smashed the pocket everytime and the rack was done.If i didnt get it to the oil it would come back but it would leave 7 pins.So with the drilling i have you have to get it to the oil..
Rating:1-10:9 1/2
3)League: oiled from 5-5, I basically played 15-10 and back in.Although i didnt have any dry to work off of this ball was great too.I got it out to the dry part of the lane and it still came back and carried.If your gonna play the oil line i suggest you play straight up so it doesnt burn up.It played great for me.
Rating:1-10:9 1/2
Overal:
I really like this ball and it shows no sign of slowing down after 30-40 games.The hit and carry is phenominal..For me it really needs oil and it seems the more i use it the more oil it needs.I havnt been able to use it as much as i want because it needs so much oil and a lot of the times i cant use it if the backends are flying.I really wanted it for carrydown and thats what i got.This is a great ball and if you need something for carrydown or some heavy oil(not really heavy though)this is a great ball to use..Dont be affraid to try Brunswick, i was but figured id give the ball a try and im glad i did its a great ball.
Overal Rating: 9
Thanks for reading.
Josh
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Post by: Deezul on January 26, 2003, 10:20:19 PM
Greg
Post by: lane1lefty on July 19, 2003, 08:32:14 PM
Post by: Frobro989 on July 19, 2003, 09:31:06 PM
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Post by: NoNeed4Revs on September 11, 2003, 06:46:15 AM
I drilled the ball to get down the lane, but still save some punch for the backs. Pin over the ring finger, CG kicked out about two inches below and one inch right of the ring. I put on a nice polish before throwing the ball.
This ball is everything that I hoped it would be and more. I always loved the way that my Raven seemed to be aggressive on the back while staying smooth and controllable. That's exactly what the Smash/R does, although perhaps even better. I've thrown this ball on any number of shots now, and yet has there been one to force this back into my bag. Of course there are times my other balls will give me a better look, but this ball is always on option on any shot. The other aspect of the ball I'm so impressed with is its carry. I actually can't remember a game where I've left more than one ten with this ball.
It's nothing fancy, no huge skid/snap and not a hook 'monster', but it's the best benchmark ball I've seen in a while.
Post by: bowler57 on October 27, 2003, 03:33:33 PM
Post by: WAYouthBowler on December 16, 2003, 11:08:09 PM
Drilled it 12:00 with the cg just below my bridge.
Out of box it was a little to strong for what I wanted it for, so I put a light coat of black magic on top and this ball came alive.
The ball revs early, but maintains plenty of energy for the backend. It reads the midlane exceptionally well and is an easy ball to adjust with. Once the track opens up this ball allows you to move deeper inside and really make the lanes look easy.
The ball hits very well, and if you stay behind it you will get a few extra messengers here and there. One thing I have noticed with this ball is the ability to trip out the 4 more often then usual, allowing for an extra strike while informing you that you need to move.
For the price I got it this is easily the best purchase I've ever made. Total cost was $75 drilled nib.
8.5/10
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I'm neither good, nor consistent, which is why I bowl.
Post by: frobro on January 03, 2004, 07:32:15 PM
Post by: Beata300 on January 16, 2004, 09:17:37 PM
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Post by: RevLefty on January 24, 2004, 10:29:51 AM
I am a lefty that has good speed at 17-19mph and has many revs. With that said this is one of the most versatile balls i have owned.
I had this ball drilled in rev leverage for heavy oil and it didnt disappoint me. This ball is a monster in dull out of box finish. Bought it cause i love the quantums and this reminded me alot of the fire quantum i had. Amazing hitting power. I used it for a while in ouut of box finish but then i purchased a inferno so i had no need for that to be heavy oil ball no more so i polished it like a marble and it skidded alot farther and had enormus back end. That is why i said very versatile can use on variety of shots. Wonderfull ball for the price range that it in high performance at a entry level price. 9 out of ten.
Post by: a_ak57 on April 24, 2004, 11:18:48 PM
It has a 2 1/2-3" pin, located at about 2:30 relative to the CG. The pin is under and to the right of the ring finger.
As in my profile, I'm mainly a 16-17 mph tweener with between 35-55 degrees of axis rotation. I have a fairly high track.
With that said, this ball has a great midlane roll for me. I have it in box, and scuff it up with a green scotch brite to maintain that condition. But this ball reads the mids very well, and then it will react strong on the backend, not skid-snap, just a strong arc. I can play a bunch of lines with this thing on medium oil, and I'll just rev it up and play down and in on heavier oils. I don't use this on lighter conditions, as it will burn up fairly easily. But I bought this to be a medium-medium oily ball, and so that doesn't matter much.
So in all, I'll give this ball 9.5/10, since no ball is perfect. This ball has a good midlane roll/read, and a good backend. You can use it on carrydown if left in box, or shine it up to get it to go later and snap a bit more pronounced. Highly recommended. Too bad they're discontinuing it.
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Post by: ivansinger on May 31, 2004, 02:18:57 AM
Post by: fusion on June 04, 2004, 03:34:07 AM
this ball is very consistent. it hooks like crazy out of box. then i polished it so i can throw it at the 2nd arrow. very strong backend, the pins FLY with a 12 lb ball, it's just amazing.
Post by: The SuperHitMan on November 15, 2004, 04:28:20 PM
Hit: 10
Control: 8
Predictability: 8
Overall Performance: 9
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