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Danger Zone Pro High Performance Control (HPC)* is the latest offering in
Brunswick's "HP" series of high performance balls. The HPC delivers more control than either the HPH or HPD, with a smoother breakpoint than
violent skid/snap reactions and more length than most aggressive, early
arcing particle balls.

The Danger Zone Pro HPC features Brunswick's successful Proactive(tm) cover
stock at an MTX 4 traction rating. This places the HPC between the earlier reacting HPH (MTX 1) and the later reacting HPD (DTX 1).

To create length with this cover stock while retaining control, the HPC
employs the highest Radius of Gyration (RG) core system ever utilized in a Proactive ball. To create this high RG level, The HPC uses a low-density nucleus placed near the center of the ball. Unlike high density materials which lower the RG when placed close to the center of the ball, this low-density nugget helps distribute mass toward the surface of the ball, raising the overall RG. The core and cover stock technologies developed for the HPC combine to produce length and backend characteristics between
the Danger Zone HPH and HPD. More length through the heads than the HPH with stronger mid lane reaction than the HPD.

The specifications of the Danger Zone HPC are: Part Number: 61-103269;
Proactive MTX - 4 Cover stock; 10 Micron Trizact finish; Color: Black; Core: Large Doorknob w/low density nucleus - high RG core system; Hook
Potential: 21-13; (dull/shiny); Typical length: 3.5; Typical Backend: 11; RG Max: 2.655; RG Min: 2.612; RG Diff.: 0.043; Average RG: 6.7; Hardness: 78-79; Weights: 12-16 lbs.

The Brunswick HPC is a very reliable and versitale bowling ball.  I have played a comfortable shot with this ball from house to house with many different lane conditions.  On a heavier shot, I just have to slow down the speed a little bit to play a comfortable swing shot, and on a drier shot, crank it up and watch it fly on the backends.  Carry has been good, but not great.  My first experience on fresh oil wasn't as good as I expected it to be, the HPC was not coming up and leaving washouts, but by the next game and slowing it down, I had a comfortable shot once again.

Great ball by Brunswick

TWC

This ball is exactly what it's supposed to be, hook with control.  It does have all the early roll characteristics that Brunswick has been know for over the past few years with better than average hit.  I like selling this ball to the weaker handed bowler with lower ball speed but still needs strong hook.  I've seen this ball used dull and shiny, and i still think it is a lot more user friendly shiny.  It will be a ball that is looked over this year cuz of the UGLY and I mean UGLY labels.  Come on guys, everyone has been in the proshop and heard "what other colors does it come in", this is no exception.  Black ball with aqua and orange labels, yuck.  I promise one thing, if ball companies made some of these balls look better they'd sell better.  Just one proshop owners thoughts.

Drilled up with the pin above and between the fingers (about 5 3/4 from PAP) and we think the CG is kicked out about 1/2 inch.  I say we think because the ball came with no marked CG.  We spent a bit of time weighing it out trying to find the true CG, and I guess we came close because the ball is legal  



Anyhow, reaction wise the ball is kind of what I expected.  I thought it would hook a bit more in the backend and a bit less in the midlane but it hooks just a bit earlier than I was hoping.  We put a little bit of shine on it using Ultimate Quick-Cut (works well as a mild polish if you haven't tried it yet).  I'm thinking of glassing the ball up and finding out how much flip I can get out of it on the backend just so I know what its upper limit is for future reference.



The ball is built for control, which is not a problem.  The HPC is very controllable.  It hits pretty well.  I was just hoping for a bit more of an angular movement on the backend.  I can probably get that just by tweaking the coverstock a bit, so I'm not concerned.  All in all this is a very good ball and I'm pleased with it.



JP

Excellent ball. Mine is drilled for max hook, with no extra hole. I throw over 15, out to about 5-6 and this ball on my normal house condition will ride back into the pocket and gives lots of carry. I leave more solid 8's and 9's compared to 7's. Probably best ball in mmy bag right now.

Great ball for dry outside boards.  Works very well for 10 pins when middle of the lane is dry.  Not for the heaviest of oil, but sufficient for you arsenal.  The FuzePurple has replaced the Danger Zone HPC, but you can probably find it cheap somewhere.  I stand in the middle on the back of the approach and roll out to between the 1st and 2nd arrow when the lanes dry out.  When the lanes are heavy, move to the right and throw for the same mark.  This ball will work fine.  Thanks for reading.