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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: 12XSECH on July 18, 2014, 09:27:18 PM
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First a move to mexico...now out of bowling...I wouldn't buy anything from them now.
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I would.
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First a move to mexico...now out of bowling...I wouldn't buy anything from them now.
I would. I have a hard time because of the made in Mexico but since the mastermind came out Brunswicks stuff has been really impressive
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Funny, the pins don't seem to know where a ball is made.
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Funny, the pins don't seem to know where a ball is made.
Unless they are smelly balls.... ;) ;)
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Now that brunswick is out of the bowling business and not making the balls anymore you will still buy them? They are selling the name...so the ball will still be "Brunswick" but not really.
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Now that brunswick is out of the bowling business and not making the balls anymore you will still buy them? They are selling the name...so the ball will still be "Brunswick" but not really.
It hasn't happened yet and may not for some time. They actually have to be bought first. When it does go through, you and everyone will eventually see what the new owners do or don't do. Then you can make an educated decision on the change in product. When EBI bought Hammer/Track/Columbia some people fell off the bandwagon and some people jumped on. Time will tell. As of now, nothing has actually occurred.
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I throw what works best for me. From about 1996 to 2006 Brunswick made me most of the money I made in tournaments. Since then I haven't had much luck with Brunswick. I probably haven't given their stuff a fair chance lately, but when other stuff is working, I cant afford to experiment unless something really looks good.
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Getting a Schizo this week. I'm a crown bearer. Brunswick till the end. . .
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Funny, the pins don't seem to know where a ball is made.
Bet that person in Michigan that lost their job from the move sure does. Does Brunswick have good products, yes I think so. Do I stock in my shop, no, not since the move to Mexico. Do I sell, yes if a customer comes in and that is what they want, I don't stir them away from it, I order it. Better I order and get a sale and support my local economy than buy online and support someone 1500 miles away.
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Agreed: When I can buy a ball made in the USA - Brunswick is dead to me.
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your missing out on the best stuff out there, big b's product quality out of mexico beats anyone elses
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I'm still here. Plan to be after the sale as well, along with the rest of the crew.
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Come on now fellas it was made in mexico but designed in USA!! I like Brunswick/ dv8 stuff. Gotta have a endless nightmare in your arsenal. Straight up versatility.
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I was throwing Brunswick balls made in Mexico with great success until health problems and back surgery forced me to drop to 12# balls per Dr's orders. I then chose to switch to another company because Brunswick uses generic cores in all of their light weight balls and not the performance cores used in their heavier balls, whereas the company I switched uses the same size and shape performance core in all of their balls regardless of weight of ball.
Had it not been for that, I would still be throwing Brunswick balls.
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I then chose to switch to another company because Brunswick uses generic cores in all of their light weight balls and not the performance cores used in their heavier balls, whereas the company I switched uses the same size and shape performance core in all of their balls regardless of weight of ball.
What company did you switch to that you think their 12 pound cores are the same as 15 or 16 pound cores? Generally speaking, you would be mistaken to think they have the same characteristics or performance. Most lighter weight balls have cores with higher rg's and lower differentials.
You are not getting the same performance from those cores even if the company claims that the core is not "generic".
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Every consumer has the right to determine which factors influence their buying habits. As such, I certainly don't blame people who want to support the bowling manufacturers that do business here in the USA. All things being equal, I would prefer to do the same; however, seeing as how my cars, some clothing/shoes, electronics, etc. are all foreign made, I don't see how/why I should take a stand in regard to where my bowling balls are produced. Brunswick/DV8/Radical bowling balls work very, very well for me and my game, so that's what I'm going to use for the foreseeable future. Again, though, to each his own. We all have the right to make those decisions for ourselves; that's one of the many things that makes America great!
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Well said, Gene.
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The ironic thing is the average 'Merican wants products "MADE in the U.S.A.", yet, when its time to spend his own money, he wants a "deal". Typically, lower priced goods (and in most cases, more reliable) are foreign made products.
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The ironic thing is the average 'Merican wants products "MADE in the U.S.A.", yet, when its time to spend his own money, he wants a "deal". Typically, lower priced goods (and in most cases, more reliable) are foreign made products.
So true
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When I think Endless Nightmare, I think VERY lane specific...I've yet to find a pattern heavy enough that calls for that thing.
Come on now fellas it was made in mexico but designed in USA!! I like Brunswick/ dv8 stuff. Gotta have a endless nightmare in your arsenal. Straight up versatility.
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A firm wrist and index next to middle finger with some more ball speed can go from hookin the lane into a straight shot.
When I think Endless Nightmare, I think VERY lane specific...I've yet to find a pattern heavy enough that calls for that thing.
Come on now fellas it was made in mexico but designed in USA!! I like Brunswick/ dv8 stuff. Gotta have a endless nightmare in your arsenal. Straight up versatility.
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Lol I'm well aware, but even with 18.6mph at the pit, playing outside with that ball, it'll make it to pocket...And hit like a dud....it shines on us open pattern
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Hmm true if ball pushing to far I can see it hitting like a dud.
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That's why Tiger doesn't sink 3 footers with his driver. :)
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People have their opinions. Some informed, some ignorant, but their opinions nonetheless. Let them have it and don't feed the trolls. Just bowl and post good scores. That speaks louder than stray shots on an internet message board.