BALL SPECS

Ball Weight: 16 Lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Dual Angle Layout: 60 x 4 1/2" x 60

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

Grit: Box - 500, Royal Compound

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished


LANE CONDITION

Length: Multiple

Volume: Multiple

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple


BALL REACTION

Length: 7 / 10

Back End: 7 / 10

Overall Hook: 7 / 10

Midlane Read: 6 / 10

Breakpoint Shape: Angular


COMMENTS

Likes: Great ball for medium to lighter oil conditions

Dislikes: None


The Vintage Gold Rhino Pro is the latest ball in the Vintage line and it won't disappoint living up the original but is made for today's conditions. This ball fits just above the LT-48 and below the Melee Jab in reaction type. It has a lower RG core and a different coverstock compared to the LT-48. The Gold Rhino Pro is great for broken down conditions because it gets down lane easily and has a strong controllable motion off the dry. I have used this ball on medium oil conditions or when I need to move left and throw it to the friction. It has good recovery downlane because of the Fortera base coverstock that was used in the Brute. It is a great value with the vintage Brunswick look of the original Gold ball. It takes well to coverstock changes to get a different reaction if it has too much of a skid/flip motion.

Drilled up the new Vintage Gold Rhino Pro
Layout:::: 50 X 4 1/4 X 35  Pin Under the Bridge
 Box Surface
Rev Rate ::: 350
Ball speed:::: 16 mph
Condition:::::41 ft.  House shot

What I was looking for the Rhino Pro to do was get through the front as easy as the LT48 but more of a back end reaction. That is exactly what I got but with  it has a stronger back end on the fresh that I thought.  The Gold Rhino Pro gets through the front effortlessly and with the  agles I used it tends to react a little stronger off the friction that I thought.  I was able to move left 4 and 2 and when I found pocket it was just strike after strike.
This ball doesn't disappoint . When it becomes to strong in the later games I change to the LT48 for a cleaner backend reaction .  The core and cover stock matchup is perfect.
I recommend everyone to add this ball to their arsenal.

#TeamBrunswick #BowlWithBruns

Length: 43 ft

Volume: 25ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

Drilled Pin under Bridge

Bowler:

Rev Rate: 500rpm
Ball Speed: 17mph
PAP: 4 5/8 over 1/2 up

Wow. That's really all I have to say. This ball is absolutely incredible. It has a formulation of the coverstock from the Fortera Exile, which was one of my favorite releases over the last year. Putting that over the predictable and reliable Vintage core gives this ball quite a bit more kick than the Vintage LT48. I drilled this pin under the bridge and cg kicked out to maximize the limit for side weight. The Rhino has great length with a really strong but controllable back end reaction. Love it for game 2 and later in league. I know I can jump from the Mastermind Scholar to the Gold Rhino Pro when it gets too jumpy for the Scholar.

LANE CONDITION

Length: 40 ft.

Volume: 27ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: In case you ever wanted a ball that looks cool AND scores, Brunswick has that covered with this release.  Wonderful read of friction, without being too flippy.  This ball at this price is an absolute steal!  As others have stated, it's easy to get through the fronts with a strong, but controllable, move later.  Great carry!

Dislikes:  At first it was a tad too clean, but I hit it quickly on the spinner with a 2000 sia air pad and water and BINGO!

Thanks Brunswick!

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

LANE CONDITION

Length: Medium

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes:  I have not been this excited about a release of a bowling ball ever! Back in the day if you didn't have a Gold Rhino Pro chances are you were getting beat by someone throwing one. Not only does it look amazing on the lanes but its performance is even better.  Compared to the Vintage LT48 its just as smooth through the front part of the lane but 3-5 boards stronger in the back part. I love how it also keeps the pins low on the deck, I have gotten some pretty sweet messengers with it so far. This ball is a great addition to my bag and fits nicely in between my LT48 and Melee Jab. I would recommend this buy to everyone!

Dislikes: That it took so long to remake it!


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

The Vintage Gold Rhino is like a ball I've never had before.  This ball has very great shelf appeal just by the color alone.  This ball is great.  This ball compared to all the other balls in my bag it allows me to close down my angles when needed.  For me its a great benchmark ball that can be the first ball out of your bag just go get an idea of how the lanes are.  This ball is just amazing with alot of hitting power and continuation through the pins. 

LANE CONDITION

Length: Medium

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes:
The Vintage Gold Rhino Pro has been one of my go to balls ever since I drilled it the week it was released. I love the motion this ball gives me as it is very clean through the front part of the lane with an extremely controllable motion in the back end. The pin under layout I chose (50 x 4 1/4 x 70) helps give me this smooth controllable motion in the back even though it is a pearl coverstock. This is a ball I can take out of my bag when I need something I know I can consistently get to the pocket when the lanes are over/under and choppy. This ball will always be in my bag and I am definitely considering drilling another one pin up to give me more length and really take advantage of the pearl coverstock with a sharper breakpoint.   

Dislikes:
For me I feel the only disadvantage I have with this ball is when I get later in to squad and I have to move in. If I catch a portion of the lane with a heavier amount of oil it tends to skid a bit too far and miss it's breakpoint.

Rhino Pro Gold... what else is there to say. How can I not be happy just to see this name back. I had the original when I was a teenager. Loved it. So I was happy to hear the name coming back.

The RPG does have a symmetrical core wrapped in the Fortify pearl cover. This combo provides an easy glide through the fronts. Break point isn't too angular. It provides a nice predictable motion off the spot.

I have two of these drilled now.
First is drilled 55x5.5x35 to match a LT48 to compare. The LT that is drilled this way has been a great ball in my bag since the day it was drilled so I figured I couldn't go wrong. This one provides me that ease through the fronts and adds a touch more angle off the spot. Unfortunately I have only really used this on THS but here is what I have found. This layout provides me the ability to start with the ball and chase for the entire league series most of the time. For me I could have a little more angle later to continue use but I have other balls that fit that bill. I had the same thing with the LT48. But as with the LT I can move right and shut angles down or I can open up the lane to a certain extent. Again this was by choice.  I have found this ball to be about 2 and 1 more than the LT. Biggest difference being the shape.

2nd drill is the pin in the palm. This layout matches up with me very well. For me it allows me to really read the lane, especially on benchmark type balls. This provides me smooth when I want it and angle when I want it. I have shut down my angles all the way to playing left of the 4th arrow with this ball without any worries.

If you are looking for a new benchmark ball that will be able to be used more than one game. This is your ball. And if you don't, well who doesn't want a Rhino Pro Gold.