Author Topic: Fuze Igniter (Read 17924 times)

admin · « **on:** December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »

Ball NPS Score: 100.00

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Specifications are as follows:

Coverstock: Aggressive Reactive SS

Color: Blue/Gold

Hardness: 78-80

Factory Finish: Rubbing and Finishing Compound Double Buff

Core Dynamics:

RG Max: 2.563

RG Min: 2.520

RG Diff: 0.043

RG Avg: 4.1

Performance:

Hook Potential: 105

Length: 115

BreakPoint Shape: 85

Available Weights: 12-16 Pounds

View the official Spec sheet including Drill Instructions

YeahHossNV · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2002, 07:40:48 PM »

i drilled this ball with the pin above the ring finger. this ball really gets down the lane and kicks it up in the backend. this ball snaps like nothing i have ever seen. the ball goes longer than any other ball i have seen. this new coverstock is a great addition to brunswicks arsenal. this core displays truly remarkable hitting power. this is the best cover core combination for a skid/snap ball. this is definately not a control ball. every body should have this ball in thier arsenal. it is a great ball.

Jeff Mop · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2002, 10:38:15 AM »

Short and to the point:

After being able to consistently strike from the 5th, 6th and even 7th arrow lofting the left gutter cap, I can definitely say that if you've always wanted a Brunswick ball that rolls like a Brunswick ball, but is so easy to get down the lane, this is the ball for you.

I couldn't believe how easy it was to float this ball through the heads, all the while retaining energy and hitting power. The one I was throwing did not snap because it was drilled to arc, and because of that I had a nice easy time controlling the ball with no loss of length or hitting power.

If this is the start of a new breed by Brunswick, they've got themselves a winner coverstock here.
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- JP

This is not a signature. It's true, it's true.

BowlPro · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2002, 09:14:01 PM »

Light up the Lanes with the Igniter!

We finally got the chance to test out Our new Fuze Igniter. We have been looking forward to this New Brunswick entry for the new season.

The weight block design is definitely from the Brunswick Fuze Family in that they made the mid-section of the core fatter and changing the out cores density factor thus slighly raising the RG-Average over the Raging Red Fuze to give you a much stronger backend ball. With an additional modification to the "Aggressive Reactive SS" cover stock this ball is designed for "Length & Hook"! (The SS stands for Skid/Flip). (This ball has a Fully Adjustable shell)

Our Fuze Igniter was drilled "Full Leverage" Pin 3-3/8" from the PAP and in the strong position with a balance hole at 6-1/2" straight over from the grip center. We wanted to see the full power of this baby and what it could do.

We went to our test lanes which were dressed with a typical league condition and the timing was perfect in that a seniors league had just finished their league play so the lane would be in a broken down state.

The first few shots showed us great length and good move at the break point. As we continued to roll the first complete game and get a feel for this ball we found that we had the all the area that we could handle and a strong recovery.

As we continued into the third and fourth games this ball was still long and strong with a great "Angular" move to the pocket. With my "tweener" release we did not see a strong (Skid/Snap) but the move was strong enough to blast the pins with great hitting power and carry!

Brunswick is making a strong effort to turn heads again and I think that with this New Fuze Igniter, we will again see that happen! I already have a "Fuze Detonator" in my bag as a favorite "Heavy Oil" ball, now I will add this "Fuze Ignitor" to my bag for my (First Ball) out of the bag for "League Play"!

Those of you who have "Stronger Releases" will see more out of this ball!
Go ahead and drill this one to your favorite drilling pattern but keep in mind that the Coverstock Adjustment and your release skills will determine what you exactly get when it comes to this or any new bowling ball.

This will be a great league ball for most bowlers! We will recommend this ball to all bowlers and to Our Customers!

BowlPro
www.discount-proshop.com

Ricky Zevgolis · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2002, 10:03:12 AM »

I was surprise to recieve this seed ball. It is much to good a ball to give away
but I would like to thank Brunswick for the chance to test this ball. The easiest way to put it is that this ball can be used on many different kinds of conditions.

I had drilled this ball the day I got it 3 days ago, and tried it out on a second shift condition. It was almost to much ball for me. Since I am a low track player, I use block weight as my way of drilling this one with two exception. I had used a little larger hole than the my thumb hole side as the balance hole and instead of drilling the balance hole 6 to 6 1/2 inches from my grip, I drilled it 5 1/2 inches away. The reason for such is the ball they sent me had 3.7 oz. of tope with the pin 4 inches out. I had place the pin at 1 o'clock dropping the center on my grip to add a touch of finger weight.

After drilling the weights were a bit high with near max positive of both finger and side yet it didn't distrubed the reaction of the ball. On the drier condition, it gave me more room that I could handle. Believe me all I had to do was to follow the oil line. Stand left throw it out. It just walks to the pocket and strikes. If I tug the ball it would go long, and finish hard on the back end which it enable the ten pin to carry. This creates for high scores.

Last night we oil the lanes with two shots in mind. A regular league shot and another for a bit more oil. I don't need to write anything about the league shot. Just keep the ball in play and it will carry. Finishing hard on the fresh stripped backends and really skids on the front. Very easy to you.

Now for the more oil shot. Extra oil was added to the track area which is between five and ten board. There was oil added deeper inside, for a non hooker bowler like myself I had a difficult time in the regular track area but all you have to do is to move a little right, and let it fly. With good rhythem you could carry all night throwing with a little less speed and angle. So this ball can be used by many different styles of bowlers.

There are many good bowling balls coming out this fall. This one sure makes life easy for you. It makes me wonder what the competition will have to complete with this one.

coltfoet5 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2002, 10:00:44 PM »

I really haven't thrown it much yet but I can say it is a good ball. It goes longer than the red fuze but breaks before the purple fuze. I drilled it with the pin right below index finger with pin 2-3. i bowled on just a house shot so it did what every ball will do and hook. I recommand it.

jwsmith01 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2002, 07:51:40 PM »

16 pounds
Top Weight: 4.0oz
Pin out: 3-4 inches
Factory Surface

First off, I am a power stroker with high revs and medium ball speed and about a 15 degree axis tilt. I have mine drilled up about 6 inches from my PAP. This put the pin over my middle finger, and the cg being in the center of my grip. This ball does exactly what Brunswick says it does. I bowled on single sheet synthetics oiled 38 feet top hat buffed out to 40 feet, this weekend. The Igniter rolled very smooth in the heads and midlanes, then once it hit the dry it went that little extra more, hit the break point and made a sharp snap left and just blew the pins away. I was very pleased that I could play up the boards for most of the day, making only simple adjustments with my target. I was also pleased with the carry and explosiveness of the ball. Pins just danced and flew all over the deck. The Igniter does an excellent job complimenting my Red Fuze. When I run out of adjustments or hand positions with my Red Fuze, I know to go right to the Igniter. It will go that extra bit longer and help me keep my line. Another great ball Brunswick, and thanks John!

Joshua W. Smith

chango · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2002, 10:21:40 PM »

Specs:
15.31 lbs
Top Wgt: 2.5oz
Pin: 2-3"
Pin @ 4 o'clock position relative to ring finger, 1" away
CG: Below ring finger & midway to thumbhole
*treated w/Doc's Elixir & high polished w/Ebonite Extender Polish

I've only had this ball a few weeks so this is an initial impression.
In practice this ball worked great.
Then when pressed into service in league for the first time, it would not hook much. Would pretty much go straight and then hook modestly. Problems getting it to the pocket. Kept on coming in light.
Used last night in league following up the Raging Red Fuze but this time with great results!
Halfway through the second game started getting splits and going high.
Adjusted and still no luck.
Out came the Igniter. Only wished I had switched sooner. This ball was working good!
Struck right out of the gate twice in the 10th frame of the second game and continued "sniffing" out the 1-3 pocket throughout the third game for many strikes.
Goes long and strong and then turns left and heads straight for the pocket.
Good hit and predictability and great companion and follow-up ball to the Raging Red Fuze when the lanes start drying out.
Beautiful pearlized blue & gold finish with nice graphics in white.
Brunwick is back with a vengeance!!!

Empire Pro shop · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2002, 11:11:08 AM »

Received my Fuse Igniter seed ball from Brunswick a couple weeks ago. Thought I would get a few lines on it first before I gave a review. I drilled this one the same as the Raging Red and Purple Fuze to find out the difference in coverstock. 60 degrees with the pin 4 1/2 from my pap. All pins were 3 to 3 1/4 out. The Igniter on syn. lanes with 38 feet of fresh oil was flippy. When Brunswick says skid-snap, they mean it. This ball for crankers has too much angle (85) on clean backends. Moving to 17 to 22 and looping to 8 or 10 at 40 feet will tame this animal down. Excellent ball for the last game on most house shots. With the same drilling the Igniter goes about 3 to 4 feet futher than the Raging Red and 2 feet less than the purple Fuze.The Igniter H.I.T.S like a truck when you get close to the pocket. Great compliment between the Red and Purple. Not alot of adjust has to be made when changing balls. Thanks again Brunswick for another great edition to your line. I will recommend this ball to all customers with alot of hand.

Roger

Dwight Albrecht · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2002, 10:42:15 PM »

Coverstock: Aggressive Reactive SS
Color: Blue/Gold
RG Max: 2.563
RG Diff: 0.043

Here are the important numbers on this new ball by Brunswick, "The Igniter".

I drilled my Igniter with the Pin 3 3/4 to my PAP and swung the mass bias at 65 degrees/or 3 1/2 with the cg to my axis.

I used The Igniter on a wood lanes house and 2nd shift on a synthenic lane house. The ball adapted well to both. Definately a small window ball or speciality ball for me here. Great length in oil and through the driest of heads, has a strong turn when it hits the dry, but I can't say it snaps, but finishes with a strong movement.

What I like the most of this ball compared to the Raging Red is this ball is more predictable than the Raging Red and goes about 5 - 7 feet longer before it transitions in the pocket. Hit is awesome. Again, very few 10 Pins. I am quite impressed with the design of the weight block and the marriage of the coverstock and weight block. They Match Up.

The only negative on the ball is I feel it really takes alot of hand to get it revving, not a ball for a stroker unless the bowler has slow speed. It really labors the roll, which is good if you need to delay the skid, which this ball does very well.

If you are looking for a ball for a inside dry shot this is the ball, or a "Cranker" looking for a ball with great skid and strong backend, definately consider this one. Up the backers with like the delayed roll that The Ignitor will give.

In closing I like what Brunswick is doing is "Filling Voids" in there line and making equipment to cover many styles and conditions. SMART.

Thanks for reading my Review.
Dwight

robinelbilia · « **Reply #10 on:** September 25, 2002, 11:13:54 AM »

Let me start by saying that this my first purchase of Brunswick equipment i always
though that there stuff was all the same . I have had my igniter for one month
now and all i can say is WOW! The drilling that my pro shop guy set it up with
is 2L on the chart.This ball goes by the heads with ease. When it gets to the
back end watch out.Hits like a mack truck .If you are the type of player with
allot of hand this ball might be to much ball for you because of the back end.
When the heads dry up put this ball away.You may think that you can still
use it but you will not be able to get it to the break point and still have power.
This definitely a skid snap ball (SS).If you want a ball that will kill the pins
this is the ball for you........great job Brunswick !!!

Al Muerzo · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2002, 01:26:02 AM »

Specs : 15.30 gross weight
pin 3-4
top weight 3.2 oz.

I'm a right-handed bowler with above average revs and ball speed around 18 mph. I drilled the Igniter with the pin 4 3/4" and the cg 4 1/4" from the PAP (my PAP is 6" over and 1/2" up). The cg is 1" below the midline and the extra hole is 3 3/8" below my PAP.

I've thrown many Brunswick balls in the past few years and have remained a big fan even with the drop in popularity in the last couple of years. I've had success with the DZ Pro HPD, Command Zone and Purple Monster of late. Other balls that I've had success with include the Columbia Reaction Ricochet and Reaction Rev and AMF's Angle Evolution Extra. I prefer the balls that roll even in the midlane with good backends, not skid-flip but roll-flip.

The Igniter seems to fit this group of roll-flip reactions. I chose this layout to get the ball to rev up early but still have some "pop" at the breakpoint. I used it on a condition that was so overly "blocked" that particle balls would roll out with a flat backend reaction. And regular reactives were too over-under. I was able to get great lenght with the Igniter and trust that down the lane it was going to flip and try to find the pocket.

I should add that I polish all of my Brunswick equipment with Jimdex polish which adds 3'-5' in length without making the backend reaction change.

I would give this an 8.5 on a scale of 1-10. This is a must for any Brunswick fans out there. If Brunswick is listening, I would like to see this coverstock used with other cores, maybe the Danger Zone core?

Al Muerzo

QuAnTuM LeFtY · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2002, 11:21:17 PM »

weight-16lb.
pin-4"-5.5"

top weight-2.7oz.

I had the ball drilled with the pin over the ring finger and had the CG kicked out and a weight hole added. I think that the ball would be great if it would have had a shorter pin inwhich I could have drilled the ball the way I wanted to. The ball drilled this way is very squirley and has a tendency to blow through the break point. But when i can get a decent read on the lanes watch out b/c the ball is a freakin soldier!!! The carry and the way the ball hits the pins is ungodly!! 3/26/2003~~ Decided to try something with the ball. I took it home and stuck it on the ball spinner and hit it with 400, and 600 grit sand paper. Then I put a nice coat of 800 polish on it. The ball works ALOT better not. It checks up when I need it to and doesn't squirt down the lane. I give the ball a 9 out of 10. Thanks Brunswick!
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QuAnTuM LefTy= THE LEFTY CONNECTION (c)2002

Cbjdc · « **Reply #13 on:** November 19, 2002, 11:25:45 AM »

OKAY THIS IS NOT A REVIEW FOR THE IGNITER. BUT THIS IS FOR A BALL THAT HASNT MADE IT ON THE MARKET AS OF YET. I HAVE THROWN SEEN THIS BALL THROWN AND HAVE TRIED IT ALSO. SO JUST TO LET YOU KNOW.

THE BALL IS CALLED THE FUZ ELMINATOR,
IT IS A LOW END PARTICLE YEILD BALL. VERY GOOD ON MED TO LIGHT CONDITIONS. COULD ALSO BE USED FOR FRESH CONDITIONS. THIS BALL HAS GREAT RECOVERY FROM THE OUTSIDE. NO NOTESABLE OVER UNDER PROBLEMS. I threw this ball once and liked it even though it was drilled for a right hander. HOWEVER, I DO MEAN HOWEVER, My friend used this ball and threw this first night out of the box shot almost a 740 set. I dont want to sound like a promoter here but BRUNSWICK HAS GOT THEMSELVES A SERIOUS WINNER. IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS I WILL BE MORE THEN HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM.

I AM AT CBJDC@YAHOO.COM

john_kleist · « **Reply #14 on:** November 19, 2002, 10:46:42 PM »

I am a high revs, high speed bowler. WOW! I drilled up this ball on Saturday morning because my wrist has been killing me and I wanted to try out my first 15 lb. ball of my adult career. This ball has just amazed me with it's sheer hitting power and angular break to the pocket. The ball had about a 1" pin and we stacked it right between and below the fingers to tame down the back end just a tad compared to my ScreamR and Frenzy. My buddy and I won a best ball tournament the same day and I shot my highest sanctioned series as an adult last night... 758. As compared to my Red Fuze it is just a little bit less angular and is way more predictible. I am convinced that 15lb. balls hit just as hard if not harder than 16lb. and that Brunswick is putting out some of the best balls on the market! Long live Big B!

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