Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
The Raging Red Fuze also features a totally new Geometrically-Balanced, medium-low RG core, which has been designed to produce heavy mid-lane roll that leads to an aggressive backend reation. In combination with a split density outer core that provides perimeter top weight control, the total core system of the Raging Red Fuze provides exceptional mid-lane and backend strength.
The state of the art fusion of Aggressive Reactive coverstock and high-tech core work together to create a ball that will provide superior reactions for a wide variety of bowlers on typical league conditions. Because of its ability totraction in the oil and respond quickly to high friction areas on the lane, the Raging Red Fuze will deliver outstanding performance for most bowlers on medium-dry to medium-oily lane conditions.
Specifications are as follows:
Coverstock: AR (Aggressive Reactive)
Color: Raging Red
Hardness: 77-79
Factory Finish: Polished
Core Dynamics:
- RG Max: 2.559
- RG Min: 2.504
- RG Diff: 0.055
- RG Avg: 3.8
Performance:
- Hook Potential: 110
- Length: 100
- BreakPoint Shape: 75
Available Weights: 12-16 Pounds
View the official Spec sheet including Drill Instructions
Post by: Dwight Albrecht on November 18, 2001, 09:56:17 PM
Thank you for reading my review. This Ball is Brunswick's latest release in the Top Line Reactive Family of balls. The Raging Red is one of the Most Richest looking Red's I have seen in a ball. Beautiful colors and graphics in this one. The AR aggressive reactive coverstock is from the danger zone family of balls, which is Powercoil 18.
The weight block is one of a Medium Rg. which should allow this still get throw the heads which a stong diff. Which means this ball should transition hard off the oil to dry.
I drilled this ball with a pin out 2" and positioned it 3 3/4 " from Axis. I placed to Cg to the right of center of grip. Weight hole on my axis.
The 1st lane condition I tested it on was at Bowlero, which has HPL panels. Oily insides and dry outsides for a lane condition. Oiled to 30' buffed to 45'. Dry backends. On this lane condition it was all power no control. If I swung the ball outside it went throw the nose. If I played more up the boards, the ball did not finish. It is very fustrating not knowing where your breakpoint is. Overall not a match for this condtion. The next day I took the ball back to my shop and sanded it duller on my Ebonite Powerhouse resurfacing machine to a grey fine scotch brite pad which sands the ball to a 800 smooth sand, or pretty much to take off the factory polish. I also took the weight hole bigger to negative statics hoping this would give me a little smoother breakpoint. It worked.
The next night at Village Bowl on Wood Lanes. Oiled heavy with little back, the ball worked wonderful. It was smooth and powerful. The factory polished caused to ball to be to sensitive to oil and dry. The light sanded gave the ball more of a banana shape reaction that still hard very hard. Ice cold nines did not upset me, I was hitting the pocket with confidence. Shot a 681 which is a season high for me at this tough wood house.
In closing, if you are going to leave it at a factory finish I would recommend drilling more of a "Arc" layout. If you want to be aggressive with drilling, a coverstock tweak might be necessary. Either way, Brunsick latest reactive definately shows some muscle with this one.
Thank you for reading this review and Best of Luck with your Bowling endeavors.
Dwight
Post by: GLC300 on November 21, 2001, 01:47:40 PM
Post by: InternationalBowler on November 23, 2001, 11:56:58 AM
Drilling 5¾†45°, box finish. By far the snappiest Brunswick ball I have. I have had trouble when trying to open the lane with my other Brunswick balls. The result would often be weak ten pins and washouts. This ball solves that problem. Good hit and mix. Needs head oil to get to the break point. Seems to handle carry down pretty well.
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Post by: Bob Hanson on December 26, 2001, 05:20:26 PM
In summary if you are a Brunswick fan you probably want this one in your bag. It edges out the Demolition Zone as being their strongest reactive in awhile, but the pearlized shell will let it play on drier stuff than you would expect. The overall aggressiveness is close to the Trauma, but there are enough subtle differences that I am probably not going to replace the Trauma. As a total oil eater it isn't close to the ER, but it will handle much worse heads than will the ER. Versatile is probably the best term to describe the Red Fuze.
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Post by: UNObowler01 on January 04, 2002, 08:47:25 PM
This is only the second one of these that I've laid eyes on. I drilled one for a stud lefty in town, and he loves it. So I decided to break out of my 'Columbia Only' shell and punch it up.
I drilled it in a 3 3/8 x 5 pattern (a sort of over-the-label drill), but I offset it a bit to come out with more side weight. The pin is next to my ring finger, and the cg is 3/4 of an inch right of the grip line.
Well, for a tame drill pattern, the ball sure is mean! It doesn't hook out of the house by any means, but it gives good length and very strong roll. This is one of my favorites on a house condition, because it is so predictable. I tested it on a normal house condition (fairly dry outside 7, wet middle, semi-clean backends). I can rev it up and never worry about over-reaction. Just smooth, powerful hit every time. It definitely has a spot in the tournament arsenal. This is a ball that will cover many facets of the game-strokers will like it because it gives a strong roll without having to hit it too hard, and power players (like myself), will like it because it is very predictable, even with more rotation.
I'm sure feeling better about Brunswick now, hope theres more like the Raging Red Fuze to come! 9 out of 10 for its control and power, loses a point because for an 'agressive reactive', it can't cover that many boards.
Post by: mtk469 on January 10, 2002, 02:38:36 PM
I wasn't comepletly satisfied with the out of the box finish so I threw it on the spinner hit it with some quick sand and then wet sanded it with 1000grit. This was a much better match for my game. Smoother Reaction and it hits like a Mack Truck. I have only used it in 2 shifts so I will post a more detailed review when I have more info.
MK
Post by: Precision on January 12, 2002, 12:00:20 PM
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Post by: brunswickcomplete on January 13, 2002, 07:55:57 PM
good mixing hit, clears heads well with a good mid-lane read
to a strong move thru the pindeck.(anything wide still made it back to the pocket)
drilled #2 on brunswicks drill sheet by S & B PRO SHOP W/
the ball choice a recommendation from Ed Rondot (see his reviews & profile,
he explains in a very detailed manner whats going on.)
overall the red fuse is a 9/10 by brunswick.
Post by: IHateThe6thFrame on January 19, 2002, 04:18:39 PM
I got this ball wiht a 3" pin drilled with the 2L drilling on the Brunswick sheet. This ball comes back with authority. i Haven't bowled with it on a sport condition yet but on a top hat it over hooks. Aggressive really does describe this ball. It doesn't snap but it hooks but then continues to hook. Definetly another great Ball from Brunswick.
Post by: jkaiser on January 30, 2002, 03:53:37 PM
PIN- placed just below the ring finger
CG- placed on midline below the pin
The ball goes through the front part of the lane with very little effort. It is very predictable, and when you need to move in, this ball will get around the corner. The ball really reads the dry portion of the lane. It is a great ball for when you need too open up the lane and project it away from the pocket. The ball gives great versitillity. You can play up the boards or you can get in and swing it. When there is a little more oil on the lanes i would put the ball away and go with something else. This ball does need some dry boards for it to work really well. This ball is a must have for any tournament players arsenal.
Post by: Greatness on March 06, 2002, 06:15:27 PM
Greatness
Post by: Charlie Lacy on March 07, 2002, 09:38:36 AM
break point of a solid but in a pearl cover. I drilled mine
4 1/2 by 3 3/8 and got medium length with a dramatic move
but I was elated with the hitting power of this ball. I have
been able to use it on fairly heavy oil and still get a decent
reaction. Ball seems to work great from all parts of the lane.
Post by: Ryan Peebles on March 14, 2002, 09:37:58 PM
I used the 2E drill pattern (CG below midline + X-hole in lower right quadrant = a pin-down setup for early roll and strong hook). I was looking for a reaction similar to the reactive Danger Zone series. Well, this ball has a much sharper entry angle to the pocket. I took the advice from a couple other reviewers and sanded the surface to a 1500-grit sheen to moderate the over/under reactions of the box finish.
The Raging Red has seen ABC league play only once: a respectable 640 series. However, I have rolled a few practice games, all of them above 200.
Fresh oil (about 40" in length) suits this Fuze just fine. This ball will jump on the dry, but when it hits the hole, watch out!
Post by: drillwizard on April 26, 2002, 12:27:28 PM
This ball to me is a control ball unless the backens are flying.
I have mine drilled 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 hole on PAP
I love to use it on drier conditions or spotty conditions,
i get a very true roll out of it not as snappy as you would think of this ball.
Carry is above average but not spectaular
For me it seems it was advertised incorrectly as a big snap ball I find that is just not true, if you try this on heavy oil its great for straight spares.
hook-6
carry-7
predictability-9.5
Post by: tburky on April 30, 2002, 10:43:14 AM
Pin distance from cg: 3"
Ball Layout: Pin 4" from axis and c.g. 3" from axis. C.G. is approximately 5/8" above grip midline. Weight hole 6" across.
I had this ball since March 22, 2002 and I have been testing and experimenting with the ball. This ball is a lot stronger than I thought. This ball checks up on me really quick on the lane. I lightly stripped the polish off this ball as well as polish with storm diamond gloss polish. And...the ball still checks up on me. I have tried this ball on numerous patterns with the same result. I am not saying this ball is bad at all. Had I known how strong this ball was I would have done a different layout. I believe the layout I used was wrong and that is why I have the reaction I see. I do think this is a good ball for a lot of individuals. This is the strongest pearl I have seen since the Black Ice. I do plan trying another red fuze in the near future.
Post by: chango on May 10, 2002, 10:36:41 PM
Pin: 1" above & slightly right of ring finger, CG: below ring finger half way to thumb hole.
Me: Righty, tweener with medium ball speed & revs.
I've been using this ball since November in league and tournaments. GREAT BALL! This ball "TOTALLY REEKS OF AWESOMENESS"!!!
My favorite "go-to" ball when the Firehawk's leaving splits or not carrying. Best for medium-oily conditions. This ball revs hard and hits hard in the pocket! A beautiful reaction-very smooth & revving on the lanes and at the pins! Forgiving and can carry the "off-hits"(light & Brooklyn). The coverstock (PowerKoil18) seems to be very lively as it can really make the pins move & dance around horizontally! A reaction, I believe is very unique to this ball. Also polished up to save energy and hit for the backend.
Good control and hitting power! Effective on all lanes as long as not too dry or too much carrydown. One of my favorites and very versatile ball! If I only had one ball to use, this would be it. A winner from Brunswick!!!
GO FUZE!!!Post by: Russ1 on June 01, 2002, 11:42:52 AM
My name is Russell Boynton. I've been bowling since I was 5 years old and I'm seventeen now. During my sothmore year in high school, I joined the high school team at the varsity level. Right then, I knew that I was going to need a high performance ball. So, I went online and found this one. As soon as I looked at the ball's characteristics, I knew that this ball would be the right one for me. Following that decision, I got the ball for my birthday, which the ball was new at the time. After going through the season having a lot of practice with it and learning how to use it correctly by my coach, I now have been bowling beter than ever. Also, I started excercising and that's made me an even beter bowler too. With this ball, I threw my first 600 series ever,my highest average ever, and my highest game ever. Right now, I'm in a summer league and my current average is high. Since I got this ball, My average his rised from 145 to 176, and my high game rised from 214 to 243. So, this ball is awseam and I would reccamend it for everyone.
Post by: Bob Hanson on July 10, 2002, 10:34:05 AM
I want to thank Ray for comping me this ball in Tucson.
Post by: BowlingGuy31 on July 12, 2002, 01:34:35 PM
Post by: TheDude on July 20, 2002, 04:37:42 PM
The Red Fuze Is that ball, This is without a doubt the strongest pearl ever! Pearl Particle or Reactive, it is the strongest!I haven't changed the cover like alot of reviewers have, i didn't have any problems with over/under.
Ball is drilled simple hook stop. Or 3 3/8 X 2. It is smooth and arcing and has great continous roll right through the pins. Ball has better carry than anything ebonite has, and can match any storm for carry too. The Red Fuze can handle alot more oil than first believed, also i don't use a spareball, and i normally just try to kill the ball's reaction with speed and wrist adjustment. That is almost impossible. I have seen a few tweeners and one cranker use this ball and it was strong for both of them..
First condition, House shot, light though. Lanes are wood, with guardian heads. Strong backends. Ball was flying in the backends, really strong, too strong for this shot, i was standing on the 35, out to the 15, ball breaks on the 3 about 44ft down and just makes a direct turn to the pocket.
Second condition, Sport shot, med( 20 outside, 40 inside) was able to play my most comfortable line, standing on 31, out over the 3rd arrow to the 3or 5 board and back to the pocket. Ball recovered very well on the sport shot, it recovered stronger than my Apex Adrenaline, and everything else in my bag.
I was playing against a storm rep and he was using an X-It and i was having no problems but the rep,(a power tweener with cranker revs like me) struggled all night, switching from his X-it to his response, and never getting comfortable,
End of story beat him, 653 to 533
Last condition. synthetics, house shot, lots of grab in the backend. second shift, with carrydown. ball again recovered where others wouldn't and was strong, and never early rolling.ball is great and almost perfect with the right cover prep and drill pattern. Enjoy!
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Post by: Michael on August 02, 2002, 02:44:15 PM
Good Luck and Good Bowling,
Michael
Post by: TheDude on September 05, 2002, 12:34:06 PM
Ball Carries better than anything else from brunswick in the past.I use this ball on a heavy house shot that right now has no dry area on the outsides. It is a 42ft crown pattern. Backends are clean and move well. This pattern for me is difficult to find and be able to maintain a line without having to adjust almost constantly. I only had two lines to play, on was standing on the 35, sending the ball out the 25 and it would roll to the 5to 7 and charge back to the pocket. the other line avaible was down and in. this ball can't play down and in. the ball will roll to early and it need to be swung out to sit long enough. This ball is strong plain and simple. If you have a high rev rate. drill this control drilling patterns and not strong becauase the ball will be too much. those with less hand will love this ball cause it will make you feel confident enough to move more left and swing it more.
Overall ball carries very well and it is a strong bench mark ball.
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I thank god everyday that i was not born with the name Pchee2 cause then i would be too great to be a simple bowler. I would be a GOD."We're Not Worthy, We're Not Worthy"
Post by: OLD SCHOOL 23 on September 07, 2002, 08:44:26 PM
GOT A FEW GAMES ON IT NOW AND ITS MORE EVEN HOOK NOW,WAS A LITTLE SKID-SNAP WHEN I FIRST GOT IT.HAD A 299&754 WITH IT LAST YEAR.HOPE IT WORKS WELL THIS YEAR AND HOPE THE REVIEW HELPED.HAD 711&269 LAST WEEK WITH IT.KEEPS THE PINS LOW AND FLYING.....SO....... "LIGHT ONE UP"....... 
Post by: Da Truth on September 15, 2002, 10:17:18 PM
I have my Raging Red Fuze drilled with a 4x4 layout. The pin
is under my ring finder. I left the ball in box condition. I tested this
ball on a couple of conditions.
One condition was a 38 foot pattern on wood lanes. The ball cleared the
heads nicely and made a hard snappy backend. I really had to move with the
oil because of the Aggressive Reactive coverstock. On this shot, I played
deep inside around the 22 board and swung the ball to 5. The reaction was
strong and the ball finished hard.
Another condition was the same 38 foot pattern, however the lanes were
Brunswick Pro Anvilane synthetics. I played inside near 25 and swung the ball to the 10 board. It rolled nicely into the pocket, but overreacted if it got
out past 10. I did not have to move as much on the Brunswick synthetics as
with the wood lanes and the other.
The other condition was about 40 feet with less oil around 10 board. The oil
was thick with the surface being wood. I played a little more direct swinging
the ball from about 13 to 4. The ball went long and snapped hard.
I like this ball because it clears the heads and H.I.T.S. However, it
is really sensitive to the oil breaking down, especially on wood lanes.
This ball needs head oil or it will roll out at the breakpoint.
Good ball, I rate it a 9 out of 10!!
Post by: john_kleist on November 19, 2002, 10:12:15 PM
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Post by: Michael on November 21, 2002, 09:26:14 PM
Good Luck and Good Bowling,
Michael
Post by: BowlersAidProShop-Randy on November 30, 2002, 12:24:29 AM
I was very surprised at how early this ball read the lanes for a pearl reactive ball. Don't get me wrong it is nowhere near as early reading as a Detonator but it still starts grabbing pretty quick. This ball has really grown on me after a rocky start. I have never seen a ball that I can open up a pair of lanes better with. This is not the ball if you need something for lanes that are hooking a bit. This ball needs a smidge in the heads to really have a whole lot left for the pins. If you have noticed the first few weeks of the season on the pba shows many of the pros have been throwing this ball on the shows. I wouldn't call this the most versatile ball on the planet, but it is definitely a goody for those looking for something to open the lane up when there is a little juice up front.
Post by: TC Solovic on December 03, 2002, 11:37:32 PM
I have yet to throw it on a genuine sport condition but when I do I will update this.
In essence, this is the best Brunswick ball I've thrown, and is always the ball I throw my first practice shot with.
Post by: Ryan Peebles on June 07, 2003, 02:16:11 PM
The first opportunity to use this Fuze was on a 41-foot Sport shot... doing a little post-league jackpot bowling! I wanted a little stronger reaction in the wet-dry and carrydown than my Fuze Navy Sparkle (see review). Again, I want to thank Bill Orlikowski at Brunswick for both ball and drilling suggestions for the patterns and conditions I questioned.
I played a tightrope near the third arrow: yank it and the ball rolled out early, float it and the ball would hang. Nevertheless, the early roll and strong, smooth arc make this Raging Red Fuze perfect for the wet-dry. It does have a stronger backend than the Navy Sparkle with superb mix and carry. I think the slightly stronger drilling on the Raging Red made it possible!
I won two games (and $75) with scores of 224 and 255... with no washouts, splits, or opens of any kind! It was definitely better than I expected!
Post by: Gene J Kanak on June 09, 2003, 02:26:43 PM
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Post by: Garcia on December 13, 2003, 10:53:16 PM
X-hole on PAP (6x4.5)
Coverstock - Grey scotchbrite, reshined w/NeoTac #2
This ball is discontinued but I know it was a favorite on Tour. I found a blank and drilled it. Since my Inferno reads so hard in the midlane, it sometimes lacks the backend pop I need sometimes. So I drilled this strong pearl with a high pin to delay its reaction and get the kick on the backend. This ball is very strong, even with the weaker drill it has no sign of squirt on longer patterns. Most longer sport patterns are playable inside of 3rd arrow, this ball is right at home. It holds line easily and has a strong but controllable change of direction. A great Brunswick ball, I know Brad Angelo had much of his success on Tour with it.
Too bad its discontinued, but I know the Inferno would be a suitable replacement with a similar drill pattern.
Post by: BigJ300 on March 07, 2004, 06:06:51 AM
I averaged 221 over the whole league using only the Fuze AR and a Brunswick Spaceball (I did not need the Spaceball very often but anyways....).
Very versatile ball. Great Job Brunswick!
10 out of 10
Big J
Post by: dizzyfugu on December 20, 2004, 02:33:25 AM
. I always had an eye on one of these, and I finally ended up with a used 15 lbs. pin-out Raging Red Fuze from a lefty in very good condition for EUR 50,- (about $ 60,- at the moment), plus plugging, drilling and inserts.Some Raging Red Fuze balls are (end of 2004) still on sale in Germany, but they are in closeout these days. New balls are available for less than EUR 150,-, and the ball is (update July 2006) still a common sight in league bowling and a favorite ball with serious players.
About me:
Style = Stroker/mild Tweener, right-handed
Speed = 13,5-14,5 mph
PAP = 5" & 7/8"^
Axis tilt = 18,7°
Revs = 250-300 RPM at release
For more details, check out my profile, please.
Ball setup:
To make it a complement to my Trauma (pin-in, drilled for wide arc), my 3 3/4" pin-out Fuze got Brunswick's layout 2L for high-differential balls for a later reaction, just by the book:
Pin from PAP ~4 1/2", pin ended up 1" directly above of ring finger hole. CG placed at 90° from PAP, ending up 3/4" to the right of midlane on the midline. No X-hole necessaery, a urthane thumb slug and silicone finger inserts completed the ball.
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Ball picture: http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3527890
This drilling matches well with the ball's main characteristics and the juiced-up PK 18 pearl coverstock called "Aggressive Reactive": strong midlane recovery, smooth breakpoint, lots of traction on dry boards (especially on a THS) and even in the oil. The core provides a rather early roll tendency, but it is very powerful. All in all, this results in a terrific back end performance on medium-dry to medium-oily conditions.
The testing program
First tests on 30' and 40' left me immediately with very satisfying results between 180-200 pins (I am averaging ~165 at the moment). Due to the strong, rather arcing motion and the almost violent roll of the low-RG core, this ball forced me to move quite deep:
On a 30' pattern with dry backends I had to stand at 25 with the right shoe tip (add 2 boards for left shoe inside), aiming at 12/13th board area, and it moved screaming across the lane into the pocket with thunderous roll and very good carry. And I am just a stroker! Even with my Trauma I rarely have to stand farther than 23rd board on the same conditions, although the Trauma moves differently, with longer skid phase and a sharper backend move. Amazing!
On an oily 40’ sport pattern with no dry outside boards I had to play it fast and straight (Normal hook release was inconsistent), with an end over end release. This worked very well, and pin carry stayed the same as if playing on the easier 30’. Stood at 22, aiming at 3rd arrow, raising speed through a higher starting position. Although I tried to kill the hook, this was not possible. After reaching its breakpoint at about 35’, the ball made a recognizable arcing move to the left (covering 5 boards, I guess), with a good angle into the pocket directly to the 5-pin. And with consistency!
Conclusions
The Raging Red Fuze is a great all-round ball on medium oil. With its tendency to roll due its low RG and great midlane performance, it is ideal for strokers on longer medium oil or short heavy oil patterns with some dry boards at the end: good for big Hollywood hooks and consistently high results. I think it would be difficult to make this a real skid/snap ball. You will need speed and revs to move sharply.
High-rev players will also be able to play the Raging Red Fuze with more oil, since the pearl cover goes cleanly through the heads and saves energy for the back end where it grips like hell and creates a strong move, delivering the core's energy to the pocket. IMHO, crankers should seriously consider a moderate drilling layout, since the Raging Red Fuze might prove uncontrollably strong on dry or broken-down lane conditions.
Lane utility for tested ball (pattern length vs. oil volume):
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|0 X X| Medium volume
|X X 0| Heavy volume
Legend:
X = Best suited with effective control & carry
+ = Fairly suited (works, somehow, but lacks control)
0 = Unsuited (ineffective, either slips or burns up)
The chart concept is borrowed from Storm's 2003 catalogue. Surface prep and drillings may change the results, it is just personal experience with my style
Although Brunswick recognizes this ball in their Ball Comparison Chart to be the same as the Monster Bruiser (M13 position), I consider the Raging Red Fuze from league bowler observations with the Bruiser to be the overall stronger ball. The Aggressive Reactive shell is impressive, even after some years, and the high flare/RG differential adds to the ball's versatility. I think it is quite close to the Original Inferno on comparable conditions, just a touch rollier and generally reacting a bit earlier and smoother. When you play these balls side by side, you will notice the slightly more aggressive reaction shape of the OI.
Pin carry could be better, this is the only critics I can apply so far. Make a flush hit, and it seems as if the pins were imploding with a cracking noise. You will hear "good" pocket hits for sure...
Light hits tend to be left open, and lack of oil can cause burnout and splits.
In direct comparison, my Trauma shows, with its ACCU-Tread pearl coverstock and a similar core, more impact action on a wider range of hits and half-hits. I can confirm this through my friend/bowling pal who has the same pair of balls in his assortment - they show pretty much the same performance characteristics (although they move differently due to style and drilling).
But please do not misunderstand me: the Raging Red Fuze IS a hard hitter! There are simply better benchmarks, even among older balls.
Nevertheless, I give it an overall 8,5 out of 10. I had great expectations, and my Raging Red Fuze fulfilled them from the start, even though newer balls and coverstocks evened this out in the course of the 2 years I own this ball now.
The Raging Red Fuze really IS a strong ball - maybe underestimated by today’s standards, but not out-dated. Even the core lives on in overseas balls like the Dynamic Zone II (with a particle pearl coverstcok), the Majestic Zone II (with a solid PK 22 shell) or the Mega Zone H [re-edited in July 2006>.
If you find one in good shape or even NIB at reasonable price, it is worth having in the arsenal as a main ball for medium conditions. It is also a good Inferno alternative, when you can live with that lightly softer hook shape. It even looks good! Classy style among some modern balls which tend to be a bit intrusive to the eye
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Post by: Oskuposer on June 22, 2005, 02:21:29 PM
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no weight whole the ball goes long and then the break that is makes is a tame arc to the pocket it has a really heavy roll. I used it on a sport shot in league monday night and this ball was the only ball that wouldnt go coast to coast. The shot was a 44 foot patter just like the TOC this year a long pattern with a very little amount of oil and this ball was perfect on it once it hit the dry it just walked right to the pocket. The only problem that i had with it is that like all Big B balls they hit to hard. And when it is very dry because then it just rolls out but other than that a good ball.
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Post by: LeoAnalyn on August 23, 2006, 12:44:30 PM
Updated 11/20/06 Bowled 300 on Medium Light lane.
Post by: leftyinhawaii on February 11, 2007, 01:00:15 PM
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