Features:

- Color: Red Pearl & Black Solid (colors may vary from the picture shown)
- Core: Fortera Flip Core (14-16#)
- Coverstock: Fortify Hybrid Reactive
- Finish: 500 Siaar Micro Pad; Royal Compound Finish
- Hook Potential: High
- Length: Medium
- Breakpoint Shape: Angular
- RG: 2.562 (for 15# ball)
- Diff: 0.050 (for 15# ball)
- Recommended Lane Condition:  Medium to Heavy Oil

DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 5"

Drill Angle: 55 degrees

Val Angle: 40 degrees

X Hole (if there is one): None

BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 400

Ball Speed: 18

PAP/Track: 5-1/8 rt, 1/2 up


SURFACE PREP

Grit: Box Finish

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Royal Compound


LANE CONDITION

Length: 41

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


BALL REACTION

Length: 8/10

Back End: 8/10

Overall Hook: 8/10

Midlane Read: 7/10

Breakpoint Shape: Sharp


COMMENTS

The introduction of the Fortera line added a completely new motion to the Brunswick line, literally. Most people don’t realize many balls are developed from the same base coverstock formula as some manufacturers don’t typically have more than a few base formulas developed. The Fortify coverstocks come from an entirely new formula. These Fortera line balls have great length and strong backend, and the Exile was the first to show off it’s true skid-flip capabilities. The Intrigue is everything Exile is, but just more of it. Because of the stronger coverstock and the Royal Compound surface finish, the Intrigue is able to handle more volume and still create that strong backend we see with the Exile. Both these balls fall into the flip category, so you don’t have to worry about them hooking off your hand. I will say that the added strength of the Intrigue really creates more versatility for bowlers. This is a first-out- of-the-bag ball for me, and probably is or will be for many other bowlers.

On a medium volume, 41 ft pattern, I can usually be around 4-5 boards left of where I normally stand with the Exile. I am able to see the Intrigue pick up just a hair earlier, likely due to its coverstock and surface prep, and creates a pretty sharp, yet predictable backend motion. I typically have trouble  with higher end asymmetric balls using too much energy too early, yet this ball really excites me as I am able to create some pretty steep angles with it.

Overall, The intrigue has earned it's spot in my bag as my benchmark ball for medium-med/heavy, and because of that, I'm positive it would make a great addition to anyone's arsenal.

Mike Sipple
Right Handed
PAP 5 13/16" up 3/4"
300-350 RPM Tweener

 I drilled the intrigue, 70 x 6 x 50. I needed a few balls for when the lanes break down and the heads burn up. This ball is smooth with a continuous backend reaction. This ball compliments my Melee Jab perfectly. The way I have these balls drilled the Intrigue starts up a little sooner and not quite as sharp off the spot as the Jab. This is a very versatile ball. Your local Proshop owner can drill this ball to fit most gaps in your arsenal.

Bowling Style:
   Rev rate: 300 rpm
   Speed: 16-17 mph
   PAP: 5” right, ½” up

Layout:
   50 x 4.5” x 45
   x-hole: N/A

Surface:
   OOB

Comments:
   This ball gives me a different kind of look from the Brunswick name. The Intrigue uses the same Fortify Hybrid coverstock that was seen on the Brute and they put the fortera flip weight block into it. Even though the Intrigue has a hybrid cover it is finished with Royal Shine leaving it a very glossy surface.
   When comparing this to the Fortera Exile I see very similar amounts of hook potential but at totally different places in the lane. The Intrigue is at least 3-5 ft longer down the lane than the Exile was; this provides a great length with a strong down lane motion. I personally enjoyed the way the Fortera Flip weight block kept the pins low increasing carry in the previous releases, and it still holds true for me with The Intrigue. Just another great look from the Big B!!

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Brunswick Fortera Intrigue

BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 2.2 oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 2oz

DRILL PATTERN
Drilled at 60 Degrees X 5 1/2” x  40 Degrees

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH

PICTURE AND VIDEO LINKS

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SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)

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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

LANE CONDITION

Length:43 feet

Volume: 24.4mL

Pattern Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):2014 USBC Open Championships Pattern


COMMENTS

Likes:Definitely a strong piece, and with the drilling where I had the Pin next to my ring finger, it allowed to pick up in a strong roll, even on the Fresh condition.

Dislikes:None