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BrunsNick

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As a result of the incredible response to the new Brunswick balls, we must delay the launch of the Fortera Exile and Melee Cross.  The initial orders have exceeded our expectations, and we must set a new Universal Release Date for the Fortera Exile and Melee Cross to Friday, June 27, 2014. 
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2014, 01:48:38 PM »
My Melee was on par with my Slingshot and well under my Platinum. Had a friend tell me the exact same thing. Was very disappointed considering the price of the Melee. He said the LT48 was everything he had hoped for in the Melee.
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #17 on: June 16, 2014, 03:47:41 PM »
Isnt that weird though??  Im mean to push a new ball by marketing it as the new and improved versa max is obviously a smart means of marketing, but from what ive seen as a proshop operator/driller/ and over all a huge fan and spectator of the sport, i think I'm the only person (note: that Im talking from just what ive seen) that can actually back up that claim as it being a cleaner stronger backending versa max....  And actually I cant honestly say it had more backend or entry angle as the versa, i couod just compare them as being somewhat similar in total hook, however i saw about 3/4 boards more backend out of the versa than the melee.   but then again this is not a true OOB comparison.  Because OOB the versa was the T*TS, whereas the Melee's OOB surface was WAAAAAY too long. (and it was our typical freshly oiled 41' house shot) so although the shot was the consistent for both balls, my comparison is not 100%, i had to the completely adjust the surface on my Melee immediately after a few practice shots by bringing it down to 500/800/1500 and added a small hole just about 1/2 inch down my VAL, although it was just at the legal static limit prior, i really wanted both balls to have identical layous.

I hate ball comparisons that say both layouts are the exact same, when one clearly has a flare/diff increasing weight hole and the other has no hole, or worse one up towards tge true P1 location.  How is it that bowlers that r well versed enough to upload some great quality ball vids, still dont understand the Huge roll characteristics that r directly affected by simple weight hole variances????  You alwatpys here nonsense like "because this balls higher rg value, u can clearly see how clean it pushes down lane, and vise versa.  Theres been GREAT studies shared on Bowlingchat that weight holes provide much more real world differnce when comparing two similar balls vs rg differences. 

I digress ;)

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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2014, 06:18:16 PM »
Some people loved the Melee. A friend and I were not in that bunch. If it was a cover snafu that would make sense. Since that info was not released I doubt that changes now. I continue buying slingshots and strike kings but will not buy another Melee original.
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #19 on: June 16, 2014, 06:38:11 PM »
I had two Melee's and didn't care for either on. The LT-48 is a much better ball in my opinion and had the reaction I expected from the Melee. I thought the Versa Max was a much better ball than the Melee. Just my $.02, Bruce
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #20 on: June 16, 2014, 07:58:16 PM »

My LT-48 has been nothing short of awesome.  The Melee needed a little TLC on the cover to bring it to life.

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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #21 on: June 17, 2014, 01:07:06 PM »
I personally thought the Melee was a bit too mellow, so mine did not get much use. It still hooked, but didn't have the problem you were seeing. My girl loves hers, very smooth and strong, great for playing out.
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #22 on: June 17, 2014, 04:48:07 PM »
So Nick,  how much stronger is the cross??

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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2014, 05:09:13 PM »
Ive also heard from others the lt48 is what they expected in the melee. I will have an lt48 to start the year.
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2014, 05:19:19 PM »
About an arrow stronger, plus I can open up my angles better.
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #25 on: June 19, 2014, 03:42:35 PM »
I love the Melee. I use mine quite often yet. For me it was more angular than the Versa. I could get deeper easier and carry better with the Melee.

also, have to agree with Nick. The Cross so far is at least an arrow Stronger.
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #26 on: June 21, 2014, 11:00:13 PM »
What conditions is the cross good on?

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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #27 on: June 22, 2014, 09:02:04 AM »
The Cross will be best used on medium to heavy volume patterns.
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #28 on: July 14, 2014, 09:35:38 PM »
Just saw the Fortera Unique online. Likely the super soaker release for overseas markers.
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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #29 on: July 25, 2014, 02:13:11 PM »
Is the the Blue Ringer a nice step down from the Melee Cross but still above the red Melee? 

I guess im just wondering were the Blue Ringer fits into the new brunswick lineup?  Im probably going to be drilling up either the Cross or the Blue Ringer as well as a Gusto to tackle this years THS League....

On a side note....  I just plugged an old Twisted Fury Pearl  which has always been one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES and drilled it up with my new pitches and layout (30x4x35)  to accomadate my ever changing PAP lol.  And killed it the past two weeks on Autobahn 42'   Im hoping that the Gusto is going to have a very similar shape as the Twisted Fury did just obviously stronger due to todays drastic improvement in coverstock composition....  Nick do you think id get a similar shape with the Gusto as compared to the great Twisted Fury Pearl?

Thanks,
Sean

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Re: Brunswick Fortera Exile & Melee Cross, new release date 6/27
« Reply #30 on: July 25, 2014, 11:19:37 PM »
The Blue Ringer Solid hooks a touch more than the Melee and is smoother in shape.
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