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jjlamoroso

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Vapor Zone
« on: October 12, 2005, 11:28:30 PM »
As mentioned previously, this ball has the coverstock
of the Absolute, Activator+, with another color,blue pearl.
Core of the Classic.
Same cover finish of the Abs, 220 grit + rough buff.

Brunswick characteristics:

Hook potential: 130
Length: 100
Typical breakpoint shape: 90
Position on the Brunswick Chart: P8
Available in 12-16 lbs.
   
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2005, 07:49:50 AM »
If this is correct (and why should there be any doubt?), then the VZ is either pretty pointless, or it is the final sign that the Infernos are about to disappear... much like the ZC replaced the OI and ran in parallel for some time to introduce the Zone line.
With these specs, the VZ is 90+% the same as the AI, just with the asymmetric core drilling option. The UI has already been "replaced" by the SZ, the RI by the IZ. I am just wondering why they came out with the SI (which is agood ball) still under the Inferno label?

Thank you for the specs. Any info on the BVP Ambush yet? I'd like to know where it will fit.
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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2005, 08:02:05 AM »
VZ being also a bit more angular compared to the AI.
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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2005, 08:34:07 AM »
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The Zone series offers similar reactions to the Inferno series but for people who prefer the Asymmetric look. There not ment to replace the high performance lines.


They're also a little cheaper.

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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2005, 08:55:20 AM »
Yes, true, cheaper and different core. But, nevertheless, two balls THAT similar does not make much sense to me? Brusnwick's asymmetrics are not that strong that there should be a big reaction difference?
The VZ does not fill a gap IMHO, which the Ambush does.
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Brandon Riley

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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2005, 01:22:09 PM »
220 grit?! u mean 1200???
220 would hook while its in my backswing!!
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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2005, 01:25:04 PM »
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220 grit?! u mean 1200???
220 would hook while its in my backswing!!


220 with Rough Buff is the same box finish as the Absolute.
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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2005, 03:03:17 PM »
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Yes, true, cheaper and different core. But, nevertheless, two balls THAT similar does not make much sense to me? Brusnwick's asymmetrics are not that strong that there should be a big reaction difference?
The VZ does not fill a gap IMHO, which the Ambush does.
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Same as Ultimate Inferno-Strike zone. Basically, Brunswick takes the most popular coverstock out of the high performance line from the previous year, throws an assymetrical core in it with somewhat similar stats, and makes a fortune. Why you would buy an still buy an ai, inferno, or ultimate inferno when you have such similar balls really boggles my mind. Like you can't drill the damn ball to react nearly identical to the high performance counterpart?
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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2005, 05:14:16 PM »
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Like you can't drill the damn ball to react nearly identical to the high performance counterpart?


But it would still be asymmetrical.  Some people just don't like asymmetrics.  The high-performance version also comes out, what, six or eight months earlier than the Zone version.

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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2005, 05:31:14 PM »
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Are there pictures of these balls yet?
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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2005, 05:32:28 PM »
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Should I make some sketches?


No, you're sketchy enough as it is.  
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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2005, 05:39:16 PM »
Quiet YOU!
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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2005, 06:27:39 PM »
so...the vapor zone is similar to the ai....of course not the same but just similar...if i drilled a vapor zone the same as my ai...i would get the same reaction...so bascially if this is true then brunswick is trying to sell more ai's under a diffrnt name...huh?
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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2005, 07:01:03 PM »
I personally see enough difference between the symetrical and asymetrical to warrant there being both lines with the same covers. I don't care for asymetrics for my game, but many bowlers prefer them. This is the reason we do what we do, to accomodate all needs with a complete selection. In no way are we attempting to sell the "same" ball under different names. Some pro shops love the asymetrics, some don't. There will always be a need for both.

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Re: Vapor Zone
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2005, 07:26:23 PM »
I love this site.

A US open champ and the holder of the highest lefty righty sets of all time!!

given us this the skinny.

I just wish he'd teach me to be 1/2 as great a right left switcher as he is!

REgards,

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