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Kingpin
« on: October 26, 2017, 04:06:51 PM »
Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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Rule the lanes with the Brunswick Kingpin! The Brunswick Kingpin produces the most hook potential in Brunswick's history to date by combining their ECA (Enhanced Composite Adhesion) coverstock with the Kingpin asymmetrical core. This high performance ball reigns supreme on the heaviest of oil conditions. The Kingpin ball reactions is good length through the front, strong mid lane traction, and powerful backend motion. This ball also features Brunswick's DynamiCore which is exclusive to Brunswick. This outer core technology boast to be more durable and has increased hitting power that translates into pin carry. This outer core is uniquely blue.

Color: Black/Light Blue/Purple Solid
Core: Kingpin Ultra Low RG
Coverstock: ECA (Enhanced Composite Adhesion)
Finish: 500/1,500 Siaair Micro Pad
Reaction: Good length through the front, the strongest mid lane adhesion allowing for exceptional backend motion
RG: 2.518**
Differential: 0.055**
** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
Hook Potential: 300 (scale 10-250)
Length: 100 (scale 25-235)
Breakpoint Shape: Angular
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
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fatman_FUBAR

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Re: Kingpin
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2017, 07:14:23 PM »
No matter if you're from Hell's Kitchen or Mid town Manhattan you know how powerful he is.  Now YOU TOO can be a #MARVEL on the lanes as you take control of the world with Brunswick Bowling's new #KINGPIN.

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Re: Kingpin
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2017, 09:19:14 AM »
Kingpin

If you are looking for the biggest hooking ball in the Brunswick’s line, the Kingpin is your answer.  I drilled mine 70 x 4.5 x 35, this layout puts the pin above the fingers, and giving the ball a little push down the lane.  With its ultra low RG core, it revs up up the core, allowing this ball to recover from all parts of the lane.  The ball allows you to play further in, easily gets through the front part of the lane, has excellent stored energy allowing it to punish the pins with its continuous driving motion through the pin deck.  This ball is absolutely incredible, I would recommend to use on high volume oil patterns.Feel free to contact me by email with any questions; troy_300_1999@yahoo.com.

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Brandon Riley

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Re: Kingpin
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2017, 01:05:27 PM »
Drilled my Kingpin 60x5x40 with the goal of having a slightly more angular option to my Pitbull Growl which has become my favorite first ball out of the bag on med/heavy patterns.  I totally underestimated the Kingpin as this ball has my feet 4-5 boards left of where I align with my Growl due to being both a little earlier and surprisingly angular down the lane.  The last time I saw a ball out hook everything else in my bag by this margin would be the original purple/red Nexus P+F.  In terms of overall shape and roll, the Kingpin really does remind me of the Nexus, just stronger to match up to today's lane patterns.

Our local house recently bought a Flex and as a result all of our patterns have been slick - slick to the point that throwing midrange solids pretty much is a guaranteed weak 10.  The Kingpin is still too much ball for me on 44' 26mls.  The only times that I have been able to use it are when I have been crossing with people using greasy equipment to push more oil down the lane.  Realistically, I don't expect to see enough oil to effectively use this ball in anything outside of a long format scratch tournament. 

I recommend the Kingpin to anybody having trouble seeing ball motion on flooded lanes.  It is too much ball for me on everyday league patterns (I much prefer the Pitbull Growl for that), but is a must in my tournament bag when I go to a notoriously slick house.  Bowlers who are speed dominant will love the hook that this ball provides, but to everybody else be aware that this ball needs oil in order to perform to the best of its ability.
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Re: Kingpin
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2017, 07:23:20 PM »
BALL SPECS


Pin Length: 3.5"


Starting Top Weight: 3.0 oz


Ball Weight: 15 lbs 3 oz



DRILL PATTERN


Ball: 70 x 5 x 35


X Hole (if there is one): none



BOWLER STYLE


Rev Rate: 375 rpms


Ball Speed:17.5 mph off hand



PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up



SURFACE PREP


Grit: 500, 1500 Siaair


Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded



LANE CONDITIONS


Lengths of patterns: 41 foot house shot and



Volumes:  moderate



Type: house



BALL REACTION


Length: Early reaction



Back End: Strong continuation


Overall Hook: Strong


Midlane Read: Aggressive


Breakpoint Shape: Strong arc with a quick move at the breakpoint



COMMENTS


Likes: Overall strength in the oil, Big Hook


Dislikes: none


The Kingpin is flat out strong period.  This ball is flat out impossible to get past the breakpoint.  On our longer slicker house shot I am able to start at fourth arrow with this ball.  It is very stout and would work great for those players that are speed dominant or have trouble getting the ball to slow down at the breakpoint.  This ball will be the first ball out of the bag on longer higher volume patterns.  If you need a ball that will slow down and make the corner on the slickest conditions, the Kingpin is your ball!
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Re: Kingpin
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2017, 10:11:32 AM »
A really aggressive, hard-hitting piece to help your game on moderately heavy to very heavy oil patterns.  This ball is like having studded winter tires on your car.  It loves oil and when it sees it the oil is no match for its traction ability.

Mine is drilled 55 X 5 1/4 X 40 and rolls so true off my hand, I have confidence with it when in the past I might have been cautions when seeing a heavy oil pattern and leaking the ball to the outside boards.

The Kingpin is a must have to any serious bowler's arsenal.  Also takes very nicely to surface adjustments if you find out it is losing energy too soon, or if you have slower ball speed.

Jeff Poholsky
Brunswick Staff
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