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Description: Take your bowling game to a state of Nirvana! The Brunswick Nirvana bowling ball features the Nirvana Ultra Low RG core and surrounds it with the ECS (Enhanced Composite Segmentation) coverstock. The ECS coverstock technology allows this ball to produce more friction and a wider sweet spot to eliminates the need for a lot of adjustments. This technology also produces a quicker refresh rate and an extended performance life for the coverstock. The core is a single density rounded elliptical inner core that is uniquely created to optimize ball motion and allow various drilling options to gain pin action and higher scores. This ball is finished with a 1500 grit Siaair Micro Pad that gives it length through the front of the lane, awesome midlane traction and exceptional backend continuation on medium to oily lane conditions.
Brunswick Nirvana Ball Specs:
- Color: Red, Blue & Violet Solid All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: Nirvana Ultra Low RG (14#-16#)
- Coverstock: ECS (Enhanced Composite Segmentation)
- Factory Finish: 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad
- Reaction: Easy length, mid lane traction, continuous backend
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.531**
- Differential (Diff): 0.054**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Hook Potential: 250 (scale 10-250)
- Length: 110 (scale 25-235)
- Breakpoint Shape: Angular
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
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LANE CONDITION
Length:
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
Likes:
My video for the Brunswick Nirvana.Today September 22,2015 is the WWRD.
Angela Wilt
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This is a very strong ball that creates a lot of traction throughout the lane. This ball is very similar to the original Mastermind. This is a ball to use on heavy oil or fresh conditions. It complements my Einstein very well by allowing me to start with the Nirvana and switching to the Einstein when the pattern starts to break down. Its nice to be able to trust a ball to hook from about anywhere on the lane and on any condition.
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Bowler’s Stats:
Speed: 18.5-19 mph
Rev Rate: 425-450 rpm
Axis Rotation: 30-60 degrees
Axis Tilt: 5-7 degrees
Ball Layout: 45* by 5†by 45*
Initial Thoughts: Based on the literature, I knew the Nirvana would be close to the top of my bag based on overall hook potential. The new ultra-low RG core plus the new ECS cover at 1500 grit means that this ball will be a go-to for longer and heavy volume patterns.
On the lanes: In the first few shots, it was obvious the Nirvana is just as advertised; loads of hook with more than enough of it coming downlane. I’ve yet to bowl on a pattern that would truly let me stick with the Nirvana for more than just a game as my league patterns around here are not very heavy and/or on softer lane surfaces. That being said, while tinkering around in practice I’ve seen great reaction so long as I keep in in the oil as long as possible. For the most part this means playing about 5th arrow out to about 10-11 at the breakpoint. Since even our fresh house shots aren’t that forgiving from that angle, I can’t wait to throw it on some real length and volume. Compared to the Radical Guru Master (layout of 45* by 4.5†by 70*) the Nirvana has similar overall hook potential just with more of it coming from further downlane. Hence if you find the Guru Master to be a little too rolly later in sets, I’d suggest you take a good look at the Nirvana. Compared to my Mastermind Einstein, the Nirvana is a good 3-4 boards move inside if I want to project the ball out to the same breakpoint. Therefore if you love your Einstein but are looking for a little more reaction on heavier oil then the Nirvana is also the answer here.
Closing Summary: With all of the buzz surrounding the Nirvana, it does an amazing job of backing it up. It’s a super strong overall ball motion with plenty of downlane motion that is truly rare for such a strong asymmetric. Mine will be traveling with me quite a bit for longer and heavier patterns and I already plan on getting another one and drilling it pin down to allow me to play a little straighter to start out. Simply put, the Nirvana is a no-brainer if you’re looking for an insanely strong ball that provides a more complete ball motion.
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Drilled pin just above ring finger and polished to 3000 with a bit of compound. I am just loving this ball and it produces a reaction for me that I don't get with anything else. Currently using on Cheetah in Sport League and when I sense some wiggle or hang downlane with my Scholar, I go to this ball. move in a board or two and the recovery I had with the Scholar on the fresh comes right back. It pushes nicely through the mid-lane and really hits hard.
I have medium ball speed at best, so don't be fearful of the amount of hook advertised, I'm able to control this ball very well after adjusting the surface. Looking forward to trying it on some longer patterns as Sport season progresses and we change patterns.
I highly recommend this ball for most any style bowler, with its versatility and hitting power it will make a difference in your game.
Jeff Poholsky
Brunswick Advisory Staff
The opinions above are mine, and not necessarily those of Brunswick Bowling.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: medium to long
Volume: High
COMMENTS
This ball is the real deal! After having mine for a couple weeks, I can't get it out of my hands!
Mine is drilled 70 x 4 1/2" x 35. I've thrown it on a couple different patterns: fresh house shot, fresh 2010 PBA Viper, and second shift house shot.
On the fresh house shot, the Nirvana was awesome. With our high volume, I usually lean towards throwing balls that roll earlier, but as they break down and I move towards the middle of the lane, the early rolling balls don't have enough "giddyup" to drive through the pins. The new NIRVANA reads the mids but turns and goes through the pins the exact same as it did when I started. For shiggles, I even tried standing in the left gutter and really flipping my hand around it to see if I can go coast-to-coast. The Nirvana just didn't stop! I can't emphasize enough how much this ball drives through the pins.
On the old Viper, I was very impressed that the Nirvana was still able to play. On that 37' version of the Viper, straighter angles are best, especially on the fresh. I wouldn't have thought a big hooking ball would do the trick, since they usually force me to open my angles. With a hand position that allows me to roll a little more up the back, I was able to stay in the area between 5-10 and control the pocket and still get great power and drive through the pins. I continued to use it all four games, making small 2 & 1 moves, and finished high in our sport league on the night by more than 70 pins.
The second-shift house shot is the only place I found the slightest bit of trouble with it. This league follows a women's league that primarily throws plastic balls down the middle of the lane. By the time we get on the lanes, a good chunk of oil is sitting right in front of the headpin, forcing people to play right and using the oil there as their hold area. At the beginning of the night, the story is the same; the Nirvana rolls great on the lane and drives through the pins. When the track area starts to hook from the increased lineage, the strong cover and asymmetric core are a little too much off the friction, but there is too much oil in front of the pocket. The best plan of attack is to try and stay to the outside as long as possible and keep using the plastic-ball carry-down, so when the Nirvana starts reacting too strongly, switching to a Vandal and staying put is a better bet.
The Nirvana is going to be THE choice for strokers, crankers, and everybody in between. We all want a ball that picks up, goes, and continues through the pins. This is IT and you need to have one.
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This ball is a must have in your bag. It reminds me alot of the original Mastermind because of how strong it is, but its also very different. The Brunswick Nirvana is alot cleaner than the original Mastermind. It also has a few boards more overall hook than the Mastermind. This ball allows me to open up my angles quicker than any ball I've ever had. I also have yet to find a point where the ball wont hook back from. I feel like being right handed, I can get as far left as I want and the ball will recover and not roll out. It also hits so hard. You will want multiple of this ball in your bag.
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Bobby Benton
Maryland
Brunswick Nirvana (http://www.bowlwithbrunswick.com/balls/detail/nirvana/)
70 x 5 x 35 (OOB Surface)
Personal Stats:
400-450 RPM
18-20 MPH
PAP - 5 5/8" over, 1" up
Axis Tilt - Estimated 8-12 Degrees
Current League Average: 243
Intended Use:
I used the 70 x 5 x 35 layout to provide some length, knowing how strong this cover was supposed to be. I planned on this ball taking over for my pin-up Guru with a similar layout in my bag.
Reaction:
Hook. A lot of it. So far, this ball hooks so much that I don't have much I can throw it on. It's too strong for most of the house patterns I see, but I have gotten a chance to bowl three weeks on the 47 foot Scorpion pattern with it. This is the only ball I get motion on the fresh pattern with, confirming it's overall strength.
Overall:
If you are looking for that top-end piece in your bag, the Nirvana easily fills it. Those guys that have higher speeds or lower rev rates will appreciate the Nirvana's ability to open up angles and allow you to to left to right.
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Nirvana
With its new ECS coverstock Brunswick has developed one of its most impressive bowling balls to date. Along with this cover is the creative low rg asymmetrical core is designed to optimize the ball motion with several drilling options. Are you sick of your bowling balls losing their performance too soon? The new cover will allow for longer performance life, and the ability to respond effective to ball surface changes and alterations. This ball is incredibly predictable with the hook potential completely maxed out. This ball will hook in anything, there isn’t enough oil to hold this ball. Its very impressive and predictable ball motion allowing every bowler to make quick and easy adjustments from its very predictable reaction.
I drilled my Nirvana 75 x 4 1/2 x 60. This caused the pin to be below which I really like because I think it matches the natural characteristics of the ball. However with the cover and core combination this ball is one of the most versatile ever for multiple drilling options.
Troy Schaefer
Brunswick Regional Staff Player
#bowlwithbruns #teamBrunswick
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3"
Starting Top Weight: 3.1 oz
Ball Weight: 15 lbs 4 oz
DRILL PATTERN
Ball: 65 x 3 3/4 x 35
X Hole (if there is one): P1 Hole
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 375 rpms
Ball Speed:17.5 mph
PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box Finish
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Refreshed box 500, 2000, 4000 Siaair
LANE CONDITIONS
Lengths of patterns: 41 foot house shot and 44 foot London Sport pattern
Volumes: moderate
Type: house and sport
BALL REACTION
Length: Clean through the heads and strong read in the midlane with smooth predictable power down lane
Back End: Strong arc
Overall Hook: Strong but versatile
Midlane Read: Strong
Breakpoint Shape: arc
COMMENTS
Likes: Overall hook
Dislikes: The ball may be a little strong for drier house shots
The Nirvana combines Brunswick's newest coverstock technology with some of its heritage to make one of the most aggressive yet durable balls on the market. This ball uses the new Composite Coverstock Technology which exhibits a few traits that are uncharacteristic of typical resin technology. Somehow composite technology allows the bowler to stay in the same spot for longer periods of time. It also doesn't seem to saturate itself with oil and plasticizer nearly as quickly as other coverstocks do. I have tested this theory on two other balls using composite coverstock technology. I found that after 40 games of use the balls do not bleed oil in a rejuvenator. I have also noticed no loss in performance what so ever with regular maintenance. The Nirvana uses a newer version of this technology that is more aggressive and handles more oil than that used in the past. I found it to hook earlier and be smoother than a Mastermind Einstein. It is also considerably more aggressive than the Mastermind it replaces. This will be a ball that I use on some slicker patterns. It was very good on the fresh 44 foot London pattern I used it on. It also will be very good for players that are speed dominant, rev challenged, or those who spin the ball. Simply put this ball gives you traction when others don't! If you need more traction in heavy oil and are looking for a ball that will maintain its reaction longer give this new Composite cover technology a try. You won't be disappointed!
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 48ft
Volume: 25.9ml
Pattern Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):Sport - Eiffel Tower Pattern
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball allowed me to play the soup in the middle of the 48ft. Eiffel Tower pattern where I normally could not. I was able to use my speed to my advantage when the lanes started to break down, before they started to carrydown, and the ball still be able to get the ball back and carry out the flat 10 Pins.
Dislikes: The only issue that I did have is when the backs started to experience more carrydown, I did have an issue with my ball not reading in the back part, and started to leave a couple of corner pins, however, with another rock in the Brunswick line, such as the Mastermind Scholar to be able to get through that oil in the backend.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 43ft
Volume: 24mL
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Strong mid-lane and back end, consistent reaction, accepts surface changes and release changes well.
Dislikes:
I drilled my Nirvana 70x3.75x30. This ball has really impressed me. The new coverstock technology that Brunswick has produced has given the new releases a new ball motion. The new ECS cover is strong in the mids and backend and doesn't quit as it goes through the pins. What I was most pleased about is the consistent reaction as the games progress. The ball has plenty of hook in oil, but doesn't lose the "pop" down lane as the night goes on and the pattern opens up. For fun, I took my Nirvana to 4000 grit for 1 minute in the Haus. With the surface change, I was able to get the ball longer down the lane and see a huge increase in backend reaction. I haven't had time to test the ball on flatter patterns . . . I can't wait to see how it looks on something more challenging.
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My name is Doug Cutler and I am on DV8 Regional Staff. I am a left handed and throw between 15-16mph. I put the pin above the ring finger and kicked the cg out a little and kept the surface out of the box. I was able to throw this ball on 2 patterns this week and they were on High Way To Hell, and Modified House shot. All I can say is this ball is STRONG and hits really hard and keeps the pins low. I shot 705 on High Way to Hell and shot 787 on the Modified House Shot. I both shot I was able to stay between 10-15 and keep it in the oil and this ball did not roll up early at all and loose hitting power because of rolling out. The Nirvana uses the new Composite Cover stock Technology which exhibits a few traits that are uncharacteristic of typical resin technology. Somehow composite technology allows the bowler to stay in the same spot for longer periods of time. It also doesn't seem to saturate itself with oil and Polish nearly as quickly as other cover stocks do. It also will be very good for players that are speed dominant, rev challenged, or those who spin the ball. Simply put this ball gives you traction when others don't! If you need more traction in heavy oil and are looking for a ball that will maintain its reaction longer give the Nirvana a try. I found out if this ball is starting to roll up to early, I just go to my DV8 Vandal and this a great 1-2 punch. So get to your local Pro Shop and purchase a Nirvana today! #brunswicknirvana #brunswickbowling
Doug Cutler
DV8 Regional Staffer
PBA Regional Champion
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BALL SPECS
Ball Weight: 15 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle: 30 × 5 3/4 x 40
X Hole (if there is one): Yes
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: Medium , between 250-275 rpm
Ball Speed: 17-18 mph
PAP/Track: 5 1/2" over and 1/2" down
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box Finish
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded
COMMENTS
The Brunswick Nirvana, all I can say about this ball is OMG. The ball rolls absolutely AMAZING, ball is super clean through the front due to the new Composite Coverstock while retaining energy and exploding on the backend. I drilled mine with these angles to give me a little bit more length and more backend on the backend and it does exactly that. The Nirvana is a ball needed in your bag for extremely tough oil patterns because it will give you the perfect roll you are looking for.
Charles Withers II
Brunswick Advisory Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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BALL SPECS
Ball Weight: 16 Lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Ball # 1 Dual Angle Layout: 45 x 5 1/2" x 70
X Hole (if there is one): P3, down on val
Ball # 2 Dual Angle Layout: 75 x 5" x 45
X Hole (if there is one): none
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
Ball # 1 Grit: 1500, Royal Compound
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished
Ball # 2 Grit: 1500, 4000
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Matte
LANE CONDITION
Length: Multiple
Volume: Multiple
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple
BALL REACTION
Length: 7.5 / 10, at least 40 feet before starting to hook
Back End: 9 / 10, Stronger than previous releases with more continuation
Overall Hook: 9 /10, Stronger backend motion but not early hook
Midlane Read: 7 / 10, Doesn't pick up early
Breakpoint Shape: 8 / 10, Stronger snap on the backend
COMMENTS
Likes: Versatile and great reaction with higher volumes of oil
Dislikes: None
The new composite coverstock technology combined with a brand new core gives this ball a stronger motion compared to the mastermind series. The cover takes well to surface adjustments and will not absorb oil as quickly allowing it to perform longer in between oil extractions with a revivor or detox machine. This ball doesn't start up early and retains energy for any style of bowler.
Ball # 1 (45 x 5 1/2" x 70) - I used this ball in box condition for a few games, and found it to be too strong of a motion with my rev rate. I put royal compound over the box finish, and it still had the strong motion downlane with continuation but allowed it to get through the front of the lane better. Now, I am able to use it on different lane conditions. Even with a pin down drilling, this ball still goes 40 - 45 feet before starting to hook.
Ball # 2 (75 x 5" x 45) - I drilled this one to go to when my pin down Nirvana starts hooking too much. Like the pin down one, I changed the surface to 4000 because the box was too strong for my rev rate. At 4000, it allows me to use it when the lanes start to break down and I need to move deeper on the lane but still have a strong downlane motion. I used this ball in league on a THS, and my low game the past 2 weeks is 213 with a 702 & 729 series.
If you are looking for a longer lasting, stronger backed motion, more continuation, versatile ball for heavier oil conditions, then the Nirvana is the ball for you!
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Length: 43
Volume: 25ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
Layout: Pin over bridge, CG kicked out to give 3/4 oz side weight. MB about 1 inch to the right of the thumb.
The Brunswick Nirvana really sets the tone for the new technology they’re putting into their coverstock formulations. I have rarely seen a High Performance bowling ball have such forgiveness. It’s clean through the fronts, drives really hard off the breakpoint and goes through the pins strong. I pull this ball out for game 1 in all of my leagues, at 3 different houses on 3 completely different lane surfaces. The motion is very controllable. The low RG and high differential core in this ball really shines when paired with this new ECS cover tech. Make sure you keep up with a cleaning regimen on this ball; it does get lane shine fairly quickly. It hasn’t affected ball motion for me with 50 or so games on it, but it definitely gets shiny after 15 games or so.
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:)LANE CONDITION
Length:40
Volume:25
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
Likes:drilled my second Nirvana this time with pin down for a different reaction, this ball is so amazing, have been able to get others on the band Nirvana band wagon with great success, not sure how Brunswick could ever top this one, but as a 25 year Big B fan I know they will
Dislikes:NONE
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The new Nirvana is Brunswicks new high performance bowling ball. This ball is the strongest Brunswick ball to date.
The Nirvana is aggressive yet clean enough to get through the front of the lane. It is the most angular aggressive ball to date too. When compared to the original Mastermind it is about a narrow stronger but cleaner and more angular. Almost 2 arrows stronger than the Mastermind Einstein.
With the strength of this ball I added polish on top of the box surface. I did this because I already have a Guru Master and I wanted the Nirvana to be used more often. This has quickly became one of my favorite balls.
If you want a ball that has plenty of hook and want a great shape through the pins... You need a Nirvana.
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I drilled Nirvana with a weaker layout as I'm not normally a fan of high end solids. But to my surprise I LOVE this ball. On my normal house shot the out of box surface was just too much. I put some of the royal compound on the ball and it just came to life. That ball is cleaner than I have ever seen out of a high end solid. I've also used it in Regionals on longer and higher volumes and put surface on it and just struck for days. I recently used my Nirvana on the Scorpion pattern with 1000 grit and used it all the way to the title match. This ball was able to get back from places other people were not able to. Made it seem like I wasn't even bowling on the same pattern as everyone else. Looking for a ball that will hook on some oil with todays oils being as slick as they are? Look no further than the Nirvana!!
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Left handed, 15 mph, ~400 rev rate, PAP 4 1/2" over 1/2" up, drilled Nirvana 50*x5x35*.
The Nirvana is one of only 2 non-Radical bowling balls I have drilled in the past 2 1/2 years. This ball provides a shape I have not seen in any bowling ball in quite some time. Mind you, I am used to seeing Guru's curve a lot and maintain exceptional energy through the pins, this Nirvana is just sick! I have adjusted the cover to 4000 wet sand. As you know, some balls/drillings help you play straight, others help you curve the ball when the situation requires it. This is a ball that can cover some boards! I also have drilled a DV8 Vandal that allows me to move right and open the lane. When I move out of the Vandal's "sweet spot" and need to make a ball change, straight to the Nirvana I go and adjust a few boards as needed, boom time, right back to putting 10 back.
Brunswick, DV8, Radical are all making the absolute best covers right now, hands down. Variety to give a bowler everything they need and this happens to suit anyone who wants/needs to cover some boards to knock over a lot of pins. Don't just believe me, research some of the scores that have been posted with this ball. It really is special.
As I mentioned, I have only drilled 2 non-Radical balls in the past 2 1/2 years, so I have limited personal experience with many of the Brunswick balls...however I am more than happy to help research what might be a good choice for you to fit into your arsenal. Shoot me an email at: ChrisHeringer@gmail.com
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I drilled the Nirvana with a 65X5.5X40 layout and took the surface up to 4000 to start. On the THS I bowl my regular league at, this ball will not see much action as we are very oil deprived. The Center that I run and sub in on occasion, and longer tournament patterns is where this ball will see use. For me this ball on my centers house shot is cleaner and more angular on the back end than the Mastermind Einstein. I see about 2 feet more and length and a 3-4 board sharper break to the pins. When I bowled on a tournament condition, the 4000 surface was to clean, so back to box it went and the look was much better and pretty much what I expected. Still debating if I am going to put a P3 hole in or not, but will figure it out with more use.
Mike Freundel
Brunswick Regional Staff
The views of this post are those of the writer and not of Brunswick Bowling
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Nirvana drilled 60x5x45 (pin up) at box finish.
My intent with the Nirvana was to give me a ball to open my angles up even on longer/heavier oil. The Nirvana most reminds me of the original Nexus, picking up in a similar spot with a similar roll, but stronger on the backend.
The Nirvana picks up as much as anything in my bag not named pin down Guru Supreme, yet gives me possibly the hardest move off the friction of any solid that I have thrown. So far I have used the Nirvana on our house shot, 41' Beaten Path and 43' Dead Man's Curve. With the exception of one night on Beaten Path, the Nirvana has honestly been too much ball on all 3 patterns, forcing me too far inside the oil line to take advantage of the track being developed by the bowlers with whom I am usually crossing.
With that in mind, the night where I had my best look crossing with a team consisting of a tweener also throwing a Nirvana, a 500rpm junior throwing surface and a 2hander. On that particular night, the oil line developed a good arrow left of where it normally would and I was able to start left and lead the pair in with confidence, knowing that the ball would recover.
I would recommend the Nirvana for anybody looking for a strong ball that would allow them to step further towards the middle of the lane to open up their angles. This ball will be particularly popular with high speed/lower rev players, allowing them to play parts of the lane normally reserved for bowlers with more hand. For players with more hand, there is really no need to cross this many boards on everyday house conditions, but the Nirvana is a ball that will be a nice compliment to my tournament bag for heavy oil.
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The new Brunswick Nirvana features a Ultra Low RG core with ECS (Enhanced Composite Segmentation) coverstock which
allows this ball to produce more friction and a wider sweet spot to eliminates the need for a lot of adjustments.
To take advantage of the aggressive RG/core combination, I drilled my ball 85 x 2 1/4 x 30 with no weight hole. This ball is clean thru the front, revs strong in the midlane and moves from the spot with a quick and aggressive motion. This ball covers a lot of area really quick and is very forgiving. For me, this ball does not deflect much and carries even the lightest of hits. This ball would be a welcome addition to your arsenal if you are looking for strong movement on your oily house condition or sport shot.
Roger Harley Jr.
Brunswick Advisory Staff
USBC Bronze Coach
IBPSIA Advanced Pro Shop Technician
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 42 ft.
Volume: 26ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: The NIRVANA seems to be a very nice mix of strength and versatility. Easier to get through the front of the lane than many of it's predecessors. More kick when it finds some friction.
At factory surface I've found it more useful on the lower friction surfaces. For the higher friction lane surfaces the ball hits better for me with a small dose of compound (shine). Overall I believe that this one can be an important addition for those needing something that can handle oil, yet still finish nicely.
Dislikes: None. It does what I expected, and very well.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: THS, Nationals team pattern 2015, 45 ft sport
Volume: medium and then 45ft was heavy
COMMENTS
Likes: Handles oil great and also for me has a very predictable smooth roll
Dislikes: Only works great for me when kept on tighter lines
My Nirvana is drilled with pin below middle finger, cg in palm, and mb just to the right of thumb. This puts the pin about 5 from PAP. This ball OOB was way too much for my league shot, threw some compound on it and the ball rolled great on THS and still kept a smooth reaction in the midlane for me. On Nationals pattern I was able to take the surface back to 1500 grit. Ball worked great from the outside, but once I had to move in and swing it out a little the ball definitely did not work great at that surface, left a lot of 10 pins. On the 45 foot long pattern i was able to get a reaction out of the ball that a lot of others did not have. This ball really shines when played in the oil. This core and cover combo is great and just hoping they come out with a comparable hybrid or pearl to go along with it.
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My Name is Doug Cutler and I am a DV8 Regional Staffer and I am doing my Post on the Brunswick Nirvana. I posted already on the Brunswick Nirvana and what I changed on it was the surface. The first Review I did the surface was right out of the box, and this time I brought the surface up to 4000 and it got a little shine and this ball now I am able to use it on more lane conditions. I have used this ball with the new surface on the Viper, THS, and USBC Blue 2. The difference in the 2 surfaces is the 4000 grit is much cleaner through the heads and is about 4 feet longer before it reads the lane and this is good when the heads go away and you need the ball to read farther down the lane and also if you are leaving weak corner pins this surface will help get the corners out. The Brunswick Nirvana is a Fantastic Ball and I am going to get another one so I have one with the Out of Box finish and also one with the 4000 so I can have a great one two punch. So get your Brunswick Nirvana at your Local Pro Shop, and I promise you won't be disappointed. #brusnwickbowling #brusnwicknirvana
Doug Cutler
DV8 Regional Staffer
PBA Regional Champion
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The Nirvana is by far the most overall hooking ball to come out of Brunswick date. The ball gets further down the lane than all of the previous heavy oil balls that I have ever thrown from the company. Don't let that fool you as this ball is super strong in the midlane and continues through the pins with a ton of energy. Great ball for moving into the big puddle at league or for longer sport patterns. Get yourself one today you will not be dissapointed!
Greg
Greensburg, Pa
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This is my favorite ball in my arsenal. I am a low rev high speed player. I am using a 16 pound ball. Since my rev rate is so slow and my speed is so high, I have difficulty getting very much hook out of any ball.
I started out not very happy with the box finish. Then my pro shop operator suggested putting a polish on it. He did the work so I do not know what polish he used. It came back with a nice shine on it. I tried it and still was not very happy with it.
I took it home and used a 1000 grit Siaair pad and wet sanded it. I brought it back to the lanes and fell in love with this ball! Next I used it in the local city tournament and came in 2nd place! (I have just started bowling again after 35 years and this was my first tournament.)