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Frederick

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Why Brunswick
« on: May 30, 2008, 01:04:23 PM »
Why is there such a huge following for Brunswick? What makes their stuff so special? I see more Brunswick stuff than any other company. My buddy thinks I should buy nothing but Brunswick but the few pieces I've had from Brunswick haven't worked well for me. (Scorchin, Avalanche Pearl, and Sidewinder) Granted, I didn't have them long, I had to move up in weight but apparently the way I throw the ball now is different than how I use to. My buddy says I need more mid lane control. Is Brunswick good for that kind of reaction?
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jonbowler298

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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2008, 09:27:46 PM »
why not? Most there stuff looks cool going down the lane.
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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2008, 09:33:56 PM »
I find Brunswick is more consistant in ball reaction and an easier mid lane read.
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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2008, 09:35:47 PM »
Coverstock longetivity, proven performance. Every ball bears the crown for a reason.
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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2008, 09:53:57 PM »
here is an easy instructional pamphlet on how to smash face.

step 1-order up a sidewinder.
step 2-please drill for control.
step 3-observe the shop wrecking.


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DON DRAPER

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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2008, 10:35:42 PM »
a better question might be, "why not brunswick ?"


if you go to this website long enough you'll see many people post remarks like coverstock death, balls that crack, balls that don't hook any more, etc. i've never had any of these problems with brunswick equipment. a little common sense like cleaing your equipment, oil removal via the revivor and/or rejuvenator, and upkeep on coverstock surfaces.

you've stated you haven't used your brunswick equipment that long. it takes time to get used to a useable and readable ball reaction. you may also have to experiment with surface changes on your equipment. i almost never use my equipment in "box condition ".
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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2008, 11:06:48 PM »
Coverstock durability and versatility. If you can't strike with Brunswick, you can't strike!


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Frederick

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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2008, 12:29:26 AM »
quote:
a better question might be, "why not brunswick ?"


if you go to this website long enough you'll see many people post remarks like coverstock death, balls that crack, balls that don't hook any more, etc. i've never had any of these problems with brunswick equipment. a little common sense like cleaing your equipment, oil removal via the revivor and/or rejuvenator, and upkeep on coverstock surfaces.

you've stated you haven't used your brunswick equipment that long. it takes time to get used to a useable and readable ball reaction. you may also have to experiment with surface changes on your equipment. i almost never use my equipment in "box condition ".
I never saw enough oil for the Scorchin to work properly it would just burned up too quick. The Sidewinder was drilled wrong for my game and the Avalanche was never drilled.

My buddy who is a certified coach has been coaching me for a few months now. He said that my equipment is wrong for my game. He said that I would become a better bowler if I went away from all the flippy type stuff I have now. (BWP,BW, TNV, TRP and a Tropical) I always tend to buy the longest and strongest ball because that is what I like to see go down the lane. My buddy said that I need equipment that will read the mid lane with a strong controllable back end movement. Thats why he recommended Brunswick and possibly the new Columbia stuff.

I really want to improve my game so i guess I'm going to listen to him and buy something different than I normally would. The thing that sucks is that I was already set to buy a Playmaker and a Rapid Fire but I guess now I need to look further into Brunswick and Columbia stuff.
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Brickguy221

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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2008, 01:18:05 AM »
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if you go to this website long enough you'll see many people post remarks like coverstock death, balls that crack, balls that don't hook any more, etc. i've never had any of these problems with brunswick equipment.  


Yes Brunswick balls will crack. I have a Twisted Fury that is cracked, so I just want to make drazor aware that Brunswick balls will crack the same as balls from other companies do at times.

As for a huge Brunswick following that drazor mentions, that varies from location to location. People will find that at one location, Brunswick rules....at another Ebonite rules....at another Storm Rules....at another location Hammer rules....and so forth. And all of these companies make good equipment. Bowlers just have to find what matches up best for them. I've tried single company match-ups and it hasn't worked for me. A mix of several companies seems to have worked best for me as my profile will show.
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DON DRAPER

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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2008, 08:41:01 AM »
i think you'll find that most bowlers who suffer from cracked bowling balls are leaving their equipment in extremes of weather( in the trunk of the car, etc. ).
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Dan Belcher

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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2008, 10:14:07 AM »
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i think you'll find that most bowlers who suffer from cracked bowling balls are leaving their equipment in extremes of weather( in the trunk of the car, etc. ).
I have a MoRich Awesome Revs, the cover is poured by Brunswick and is a slightly modified Brunswick formula even, that is cracking pretty badly.  I don't keep it in extreme weather at all.  ALL bowling balls from any company can crack even if they are well maintained.
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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2008, 11:02:25 AM »
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i think you'll find that most bowlers who suffer from cracked bowling balls are leaving their equipment in extremes of weather( in the trunk of the car, etc. ).  


Gregg, I will agree with you up to a point there, however I want to point out that my Twisted Fury or any of my balls have NEVER been left in the trunk of my car, so my TF didn't crack because left in the trunk of my car. Also I want to point out that I have seen balls crack sitting on the shelf in a pro shop also and they weren't exposed to the sun or windows either.

I read about balls cracking from ALL companies, but this Twisted Fury cracking is a first for me. In fact just a couple weeks ago one of my two drillers and I were talking and he said all balls can crack and I bragged that I had never had a ball crack. I should have knocked on wood when I said that because this past week I noticed my Twisted Fury is cracking.  
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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2008, 01:55:53 PM »
Any company can experience some cracking problems at any time. All it takes is for the ball to cure too fast, or a bad mixture in the filler material... any number of things.

The other part of the problem is that the cracking "problem" usually isn't discovered until the customer finds it.  If you and your pro shop use the proper channels Brunswick has been outstanding in replacing any defective equipment.


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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2008, 02:12:29 PM »
Don't forget that on these boards, Brunswick is well represented.  Ric Hamlin is one of the most knowledgeable members here and is a very frequent poster.  It may be that Brunswick is very popular where you live but that's not always true everywhere.  Around here, we get a lot of Ebonite-made stuff.  Other houses, you'll have a tough time finding a ball rack without three or four Lane 1 pieces.  Just depends on where you live and what the shops in your area promote the most.

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Brickguy221

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Re: Why Brunswick
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2008, 04:41:11 PM »
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Start a new thread about ball cracking and quit hi-jacking this thread.  


CRD, not sure who you are refering to here, but I didn't bring the cracking thing up nor did you see me complaining about it. Another member brought up the cracking thing first saying that Brunswick balls don't crack and I merely responded to his post correcting him that Brunswick balls do crack same as any other company. I have nothing against Brunswick and love my Twisted Fury and if they came out with a solid Twisted Fury, I would have that ball too. FYI, any ball from any company can crack. No company is immune from that happening.
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