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Reviews => Brunswick => Topic started by: Ballreviews on January 13, 2014, 09:58:24 AM
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Brunswick Vintage LT-48 Ball Specs:
- Color: Black Solid All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: LT-48 Medium RG Symmetric
- Coverstock: 3C Solid Reactive
- Factory Finish: 500 Siaair Micro Pad, Royal Compound, Royal Shine
- Reaction: length with entry angle
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.603**
- Differential (Diff): 0.038**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Hook Potential: 120 (scale: 10-225)
- Length: 190 (scale: 25-235)
- Breakpoint Shape: Angular
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Oily
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length:2-3
Starting Top Weight:2.75
Ball Weight:14lb 6oz
DRILL PATTERN
45deg X 3-1/2 X 75deg
Pin to PAP:3-1/2
CG to PAP:2-1/2
X Hole (if there is one):P3
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:300
Ball Speed:16
PAP/Track:4-3/16" right X 13/16" up
SURFACE PREP
Grit:2000 abralon just to knock some shine off
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):slight polish
LANE CONDITION
Length:41'
Volume:23ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):Modified Stone Street
BALL REACTION
Length:Easy length
Back End:strong
Overall Hook:
Midlane Read:
Breakpoint Shape:very strong arc to angular
COMMENTS
I didn't know what this new ball would produce. I went with my normal pin below ring finger with cg kicked right with low weight hole. I was surprised with the easy length through the heads and very strong move at the break point. It reminds me a lot like a slightly milder Versa-Max, both were clean with easy length and that strong move when it came out of the oil pattern. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least and I did hit the surface lightly with a 2000 pad to just knock some shine off. The hit and carry of this ball is amazing and I can see this being my new benchmark ball. Great job to the people at Brunswick!
Likes: Love the solid black and it's reminds me of the Versa-Max, which was another great ball.
Dislikes:None so far, except I only have one!!
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I just drilled up the LT-48 let's me start by saying nowni know why Johnny was so damn good back in the back. This ball I used on a typical house shot. Talk about clean through the heads I honestly don't think this ball even knows what the heads looks like it blows right through them. As for the back end on this ball...WOW!!! Amazing just a smooth arching reaction. Even with getting it inside this ball held and I sent a couple outside and it hit just as hard. This is a all around sleeper of a ball. I have this ball drilled pin up over the bridge CG kicked out and a low weight hole which is my favorite drilling, I would recommend you putting your favorite drilling on this ball as you will really be impressed with it's versatility. Don't be surprised if you order a case and save a few because it's that damn good. ENJOY
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Brunwisck Johnny Petraglia Lt-48 VINTAGE
BALL SPECS
Pin Length - 2-3"
Starting Top Weight – 3.1 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 4oz
DRILL PATTERN
Drilled at 5†x 4â€
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate - 400 / 350 / 300 / 250
Ball Speed - 19mph / 16mph
PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS
SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box
LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3
Starting Top Weight: 3.2 oz
Ball Weight: 15 lbs 2 oz
DRILL PATTERN
Ball: 45 x 4 3/4 x 70
X Hole (if there is one): Small P3 hole down the VAL toward the thumb
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 375 rpms
Ball Speed:17.5 mph
PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: High gloss polish
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished
LANE CONDITIONS
Lengths of patterns: 41 foot house
Volumes: moderate to lower
Type: house
BALL REACTION
Length: Clean through the heads with slight read of midlane
Back End: late but strong arc
Overall Hook: on the mild side of moderate
Midlane Read: none
Breakpoint Shape: strong arc
COMMENTS
Likes: Easy length down lane even after encountering friction and great recovery when moving inside
Dislikes: none
The Johnny Petraglia LT-48 remake is a real tribute to the game of Mr. Petraglia himself. It is long, smooth, and it strikes a lot! I wanted my LT-48 to be a smoother shape so I chose a layout with a larger angle sum to take advantage of the balls intended reaction. This ball has been exactly what I imagined it to be and comes into play once my Melees are too strong. It is about 3 and 1 weaker than my shinier pin up Melee and very similar to my Ringer. The similarities end there as the Ringer is much more angular than the New Vintage LT-48. The Petraglia gets such easy length that I don't have to push it down the lane and I can get back to my roots as a slow hook guy. Typically with smoother weaker balls I am not able to get inside and open up my angles as much. The LT-48 is the exception to this rule and recovers really well when being thrown away from the pocket. It flat out crushed the 10 pin out! The drier the lanes get the more boards you can cover. I never had to worry about this one quitting. If you are looking for great length with a smooth but strong backend reaction check out the New Vintage Johnny Petraglia Lt-48.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: Broken down Kegel Beaten Path & Fresh House shot
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Brunswick has a great idea with the Vintage line. For those who can remember the legendary LT-48, it was the ball all others were compared to in the 70’s bearing the name of one of the greatest ever. This release preserves the shape from days gone by. It is very clean and long with a smooth and continuous move on the back end. For comparison purposes think in terms of a slightly weaker version of the C-System Versa Max in terms of shape on the lane. I’ve used this ball on broken down Kegel Beaten Path on old high friction THS surface. It got through the burn in the mids and was able to store energy sufficient for it to move on the back end. You can certainly use this ball on a fresh house shot if you need to smooth out the over/under. If you crack the cover on this ball it will be a little earlier and more even front to back. Brunswick has created a very usable and versatile piece here. It may not be “flashy†on the lane but, it is more than capable in getting the job done. It’s classic black color is cool since the ball just seems to glide down the lane.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 39 ft.
Volume: Heavy from 10 to 10
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Layout: Pin roughly 4" from PAP and below the fingers.
Likes: At first I thought this ball was too weak, except for the dry lanes. After putting 5-6 games on it to burn a little gloss off, I was very wrong! It became a very nice arc reaction that was still clean through the front half of the lane. I still use it fairly close to friction, and absolutely love the way it reads what's there.
Dislikes: None whatsoever!
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Ball Reviewing: LT 48
Ball Surface: OOB
Layout used: 75x5x65 same as Melee
Oil Pattern: House Shot
How did the ball roll & react: My LT 48 rolled extremely even and had a really nice smooth arc to it. It’s very versatile where I can play straighter angles and also move in if I have to. After a couple weeks throwing it, I wanted to see what it would do with a little surface to it. I just scuffed it up by hand with a 2000 pad and it made the ball even better. More control in the mids and backend.
Did you compare this ball to another ball? If so which one: If I were to compare this ball to others, I would say it’s a perfect mixture of the Versa Max and Melee. It has the midlane control of the Versa and the backend motion of the Melee. Cleaner than the Melee and a bit more pop in the backend.
Strengths & weakness’s of the ball: The strength is the versatility and control it has. Can play straight angles and open up the lane as well. For some it might be too clean, but knocking the shine off a little turns the LT into a monster
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BALL SPECS
Ball Weight: 16 lbs
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 3" x 50
X Hole (if there is one): P3
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, Royal Shine
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished
LANE CONDITION
Length: Multiple
Volume: Medium to Light
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS & Sport
BALL REACTION
Length: 7 / 10
Back End: 7 / 10
Overall Hook: 7 / 10
Midlane Read: 7 / 10
Breakpoint Shape: 7 / 10 ( Smooth Arc)
COMMENTS
Likes: Easy Length and Smooth Transition at breakpoint
Dislikes: None
The LT-48 is a remake of the original by name only. This ball has the newest technological advances of core and coverstock. The core of this ball is big and creates an even rolling arc type of motion. The cover is a lower friction solid black that has just enough hook. This ball is good for medium to lighter oil conditions. The LT-48 would be a good option when the Melee or Strike King is hooking too much and you need a ball to play straighter through the fronts. I drilled mine with a 3" Pin to Pap to allow me to play further right and it works perfectly even with my higher rev rate. I bowl in a late league on wood lanes, and I am able to play about 4 boards further right than a strike king, but still have enough motion on the back to knock all 10 down. With the solid coverstock, it is less angular when reaching the friction. If the lanes really break down in a tournament, I can use my LT-48 in order to stay closer to the friction and not have to open up my angles.
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3.5"
Starting Top Weight: 2.10oz.
Ball Weight:15lb 4oz
DRILL PATTERN
55x5x25
X Hole (if there is one): none
BOWLER STYLE
Hand: Left
Rev Rate:325
Ball Speed: 18mph @ release
PAP: 4 1/2 x 0
Rotation: 40*
Tilt: 10*
SURFACE PREP
Ball was thrown at:
- Factory Finish: 500 Siaair Micro Pad, Royal Compound, Royal Shine
- 2000 SIAAR pad
LANE CONDITION
Length:43'
Volume:23.75ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Asymmetrical THS
Wood Lanes
BALL REACTION
Length: 7 (scale 1-10)
Back End: 6 (scale 1-10)
Overall Hook: 6 (scale 1-10)
Midlane Read: Later
Breakpoint Shape: Angular
COMMENTS
I have used the new Vintage LT-48 over the past 8 weeks. I started using this ball at the factory finish. On the fresh the ball was a little over/under so I had to make sure I kept my angles straighter and my speed slower. As the night went on, I was able to move in and start to open up the lane more. I decided to sand the ball with a 2k SIAAR pad to smooth out the over/under. After the surface change, I was still able to get great, easy, length through the heads while giving me a more suitable down lane reaction. The Vintage LT-48 would be a great ball for seniors or bowlers with lower ball speed looking to control the motion at the break point. The solid cover still gets great length while offering a good amount of predictability and control at the break point that many of the balls on the market can't match. Being a pro shop operator that mainly sells Storm and Roto Grip equipment . . . I can honestly say that this release a long with a few others, has opened my eyes to Brunswick's product line. Being in an old wood center, this ball will be my first recommendation for any bowler looking to fill a void in their Med-light oil ball slot.
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3.5 Inches
Starting Top Weight:3.00 oz
Ball Weight:13 lbs (Rehabbing Injury)
DRILL PATTERN
Dual Angle:75 x 5 x 45
X Hole (if there is one):Small hole 3" deep 5 inches straight across on the Midline
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:400+
Ball Speed:17-18 Avg
PAP/Track:4 5/8> 3/4^
SURFACE PREP
Grit:Out of Box (500, Royal Compound, Royal Shine)
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):Polished
LANE CONDITION
Length:43ft on old wood
Volume:High Volume on High Friction
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
BALL REACTION
Length:9 out of 10
Back End:9 out of 10
Overall Hook:6 out of 10
Midlane Read:7 out of 10
Breakpoint Shape:10 out of 10
COMMENTS
Likes:With throwing 13lb balls I get a true feel of how good the coverstocks truly are. 13lb Symmetricals have the same core shape as the Danger Zones and roll really good. I have to say....this release really took me by surprise. The fast revving core and easy length provided me with a reaction I haven't seen out of a shiny solid since the Versa Max was discontinued. Black is the color of choice for me as the ball just doesn't ever look erratic. That smooth look is total money. This ball has been the biggest surprise of the 2014 year. If you don't have one of these, you need to get one before they're gone!!
Dislikes:Nothing and the fact it wont be around forever!
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Layout 5 ½ pin (80 degree VAL)
I’m a heavy roller with about a 350 rev rate. Don’t have much axis tilt, don’t get around the ball much and struggle lots of times to get a ball to retain energy and corner at the pins.
The LT48 probably unintentionally reminded me of the C-System Versa Max. The easy comparison because the Versa Max will ultimately be one of my favorite balls of all time and it’s black. I do have a thing for black bowling balls as I’ve said in previous reviews.
The LT48 was a little too clean on the lane for me. But I hit it with 4000 just to take the shine off and saw better reaction off the dry. Got the ball into a roll and drove through the pins well.
The ball is best for medium to dry lanes. I had no problems playing square up the boards on a league shot as well as from the inside as the lanes transitioned. I look forward to the next Vintage release from Brunswick coming this year. They have really made some incredible pieces over the last few years and have a complete arsenal to fit all styles of player.
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broken down house shots and shorter sport patterns
I was looking for a ball to replace my over used versa-max when i read the specs and reviews on the LT-48. I drilled the LT-48 very similar to the versa-max with a pin down right under the fingers. I found that it clears the heads very easily and has predictable and controlled backends. Not quite as strong as the versa-max but a very good replacement for it. overall i am very pleased and happy with the LT-48. It is always in my bag!
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LANE CONDITION
Length:43 feet
Volume: 24.4mL
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):2014 USBC Open Championships Pattern
COMMENTS
Likes:Ball is very versatile. Able to allow me to use my speed to my advantage when the pattern opens up, and still able to drive through the pocket.
Dislikes:None
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LANE CONDITION
Length:
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc)
COMMENTS
Likes:Like the length, love the color it seems to hit harder than my Strike King but not as strong on the back-end going to change the cover to 2000 and see if it becomes more versatile when it comes off the pattern.
Dislikes:None yet really haven't given the ball a chance yet just 3 game bowled with it.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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LANE CONDITION
Length:
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
Likes: Forget what I said in previous post tried it again on lanes that was at least 10 or more drier in the same house and it made me forget about my Strike King and that's my go to ball. It an great combo with the SK hate I didn't buy one sooner
Dislikes: none when used on right condition
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Length:42F
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):SECOND SHIFT HOUSE SHOT
Likes: THE IS SIMPLY VERY VERY CLEAN IN THE FRONT PART OF THE LANE AND HOOKS A TON IN THE BACK. FLIPS MORE THEN I THOUGHT BUT IN A GOOD WAY. WORKS GREAT FOR MYSELF ON SECOND SHIFT OIL. DIDNT PLAY AROUND TO MUCH ON FRESH BUT WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE IT IS A GREAT BALL TO START WITH. LOVE IT ON DRY. SUPER SUPER SMOOTH AND STRONGER THEN IT LOOKS.
Dislikes: WAITED TO LONG TO GET ONE.
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I drilled this ball 45 x 4 1/4 x 35 with no weight hole.
I have drilled all of the Brunswick releases over the past 2 yrs, EXCEPT THIS ONE. All I can say is I do not know why it took my this long to drill this ball. IT IS AMAZING!!!!!. Easy length is an understatement and the move on the back is smooth and strong and the carry is just ridiculous. This ball paid for itself the first night I used it and has a permanent space in my bag, whether or not I used it. This is the perfect ball to complete your arsenal hands down.
Roger Harley Jr
Brunswick Advisory Staff
USBC Bronze Coach
IBPSIA Advanced Certified Technician