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Command Zone
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
The Command Zone features Brunswick's new N-Control Reactive Powerstock.
N-Control Powerstock represents a significant advancement in reactive
coverstock technology. The ball reacts similar to the Control Zone through
the front part of the lane but is significantly stronger in the mid-lane and
back end. N-Control Powerstock is much cleaner through the front part of the
lane than PowrKoil coverstocks while at the same time significantly stronger
with a higher overall hook potential. The specifications are: Color: Plum
Pearl; Coverstock: N-Control Reactive Powerstock; Surface Factory Finish:
Shiny; Available Weights: 10-16 (including 11 ½); Part Number: 60-103044;
Hook Potential: 19.5-11.5; Typical Length: 4.5; Typical Backend: 12; RG
Maximum: 2.599; RG Minimum: 2.547; RG Differential: 0.052; Average RG: 5.0;
Track Flare Potential: 10.

 

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Re: Command Zone
« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2003, 08:10:14 AM »
Had one of these for about a year and a half.. the core had cracked and it had belt marks on it, but it was still a favorite.. then i found a brand new one.. for 75 bucks. This ball is everything i remember it to be. strong. hits hard. gets long. carry is amazing with this ball, and that sharp distinct motion to the pocket is what i love about this ball.. they should re-release it.
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Re: Command Zone
« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2004, 12:55:16 PM »
I love this ball. I got this ball for christmas when i was 14. I Shot my first 300 just a couple months after that with this ball. I have never had a ball that hits the pocket with more carry than this ball. i am a very hard throwing cranker....and its a great ball for any conditions....

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Re: Command Zone
« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2004, 05:01:15 PM »
HELLO
I have a command....i find it a real sweet ball with plenty of hook on it...i rev the ball over 3rd arrow and stand around 15-20 boards from right depends on oil....but in the last 2-3 weeks it has been reving up but not turning very well and i hav videod myself and my other people from my ybc have been there and it is reving perfectly and ma release is pretty smooth but it just wont turn as much as it before.....has anybody got any suggestions let me know....plzzz...if there is any different ball you recomend me to get plz tell me i like a ball that turns a bit but not to much i like to work it and that realy drives into the pocket

thank you JOE

denty191

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Re: Command Zone
« Reply #19 on: April 03, 2004, 05:07:25 PM »
well joe it think you need to get it re-surfaced...but baring in mind they are not meant for alot of oil i would recomend on the info that you have given that a monster bruiser mite hook a little bit earlier and have a big hook potential

cheers

adam
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Re: Command Zone
« Reply #20 on: October 03, 2005, 03:03:16 PM »
brilliant ball hits the pocket like a train bowled five 299s & a 300 with this ball

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Re: Command Zone
« Reply #21 on: May 29, 2008, 09:20:33 PM »
This is my all time best ball. Got this ball about 6 years ago, Did great with this ball goes long and makes a right turn. Hits and finishes very strong, It's just a great ball with alot of hitting power. Been out of bowling for 4 years now with 2 bad knees, Hope to come back this fall if my legs can take it.

Ryan Peebles

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Re: Command Zone
« Reply #22 on: February 13, 2009, 08:14:32 AM »
Review #3 (albeit nine years later!)

I was fortunate enough to find a lefty-drilled, fifteen-pound Command Zone on the house rack at my local center.  The coverstock had one major nick in its hide, but after a good resurfacing and finishing (4000 Abralon and polished by hand), this ten-year-old relic looked good as new.

I have never used a negative-weighted ball before.  I decided not to plug the holes the pin was over lefty middle finger (ring finger for righty), and the CG was 3/4" left of grip center with no X-hole.  This setup enables the ball to roll early with an arcing backend motion.

At first, I was not impressed with what I saw.  In its 1999 heyday, the Command Zone was the highest skid-snap ball Brunswick ever made, and initially, that was the reaction I was getting today in 2009.  After feeling out the ball and increasing my speed on the approach, the Command Zone was pure gold!  On the open shot with broken heads, I could hug the middle without the snap of which this particular Zone is known.  In my final game of league play, I rolled 279, as a 4-pin in the eighth frame (due to laying off the speed and snapping a bit high) cost me a perfecto!

I have now used three different Command Zones over the years:  one label leverage, one pin-up positive, and one pin-up negative.  I guess you could say that I have taken good command of this Zone!
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