Ball NPS Score: 100.00
- Coverstock: EnMotion - Reactive
- Color: Blue Pearl / Yellow Pearl
- Hardness: 76-78
- Factory Finish: High Gloss Polish
- Weight Block: Python Core
- RG max: 2.522
- RG min: 2.480
- RG diff: 0.042
- Average RG: 3.0 of 10
- Hook Potential: 115 (Scale 10-175)
- Length: 100 (Scale 25-235)
- Typical Breakpoint Shape: 70 Angular (Scale Smooth Arc 10-Angular 100)
- Flare Potential: 0.042 High (Scale Low 0.00-High 0.060)
- Description: Predictable power is the best way to describe the new Python. With a more direct line of attack on the lane, a fast revving core and constricting power on the pins, the Python provides a secure ball reaction at the Advanced Performance price point. For the bowler who wants to play straighter angles with predictable power, get a Python and squeeze the life out of your opponent. Technology EnMotion Coverstock: The Python is the first ball with EnMotion coverstock available at the Advanced Performance price point. The Python uses a Pearlized version of the EnMotion coverstock. EnMotion combines the best elements from our PowerKoil™, Activator® and N’Control™ coverstock systems. Low RG Core: The Python core uses an updated version of the Original Inferno®. However, the weight distribution between the inner core and outer core has been adjusted to raise the overall RG, so even with its aggressive EnMotion coverstock, the Python will clear the fronts, rev in the mid-lane and devour the pins with one big bite. High Gloss Polish: The Python is finished with Brunswick’s Factory Finish High Gloss Polish to maximize the skidsnap reaction out of the box. This surface preparation will allow most bowlers to match-up to freshly oiled and moderately broken down house conditions.

Ball Review: Python
Date: 6/17/09

Bowler Information:

Initial ball Speed: 16.5 - 17 mph
Tilt: 10 Degrees
Axis Rotation: 30 Degrees
Rev Rate: 300-340 RPMs

Coverstock - Enmotion Pearl
RG min - 2.48”
Differential - .042”

Drill Specs:
Pin to PAP - 5”
Degree From VAL: 45"
Vertical Pin Orientation: Up
Drill Angle - 65"
No Extra Hole

I drilled my Python as a step down from my favorite Rattler as a replacement for the Smash Zone and Swarm balls that I had in my line up.  The Python delivers just as its performance line predecessors have with amazing bang for your buck.  On a 41 foot house shot on fairly new AMF Synthetics the Python is 2 and 1 Right on the lane with a quicker response time at the breakpoint when being compared to the Rattler.  The Python swells up down the lane at the breakpoint and goes through pins like cheese through a grader.  This is a more angular replacement as compared to the Swarm it replaces in the line up.  When the lanes are staring to bite with friction...bite back with the Python!
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Chris Garrett
Upstate Pro Shop
Greenville, SC - 1-866-490-9980
Upstateproshop@charter.net

PBA Member
Brunswick Advisory Staff
Vise Regional Staff

THIS BALL IS GREAT!!!!

Pin 5in from PAP under the fingers.

Drilled it up this last Tuesday and used it for league that night. This ball rolled great, got into a roll early but still cleared the heads great. Rolled up strong in the mid lane and reacted strong on the back end. I was able to move in and hook it while still keeping my speed up on the fresh.

Rolled a 764 that first night using it then pulled it out again this afternoon to shoot an 806 series.

Thank you Rob Law for letting me try this ball it is one of the best I have thrown in a while.
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Sickles

Bowler Style - Tweener
Ball Speed - 15 mph

Ball Drilling - 45 x 5 in x 45

Since this ball has the same core as the Max Zone and coverstock like the Smash Zone, I decided to drill this one just like my Max Zone and hoping I would get the same type of reaction.  I was simply amazed at the way that this ball got down the lane and recover to a nice strong heavy roll.  This ball consistently not just hit the pocket, but pushed the pins thru the pin deck like it was mad at the world.  I am looking forward to getting another one to drill differently.  Thank you goes out the Chuck, Billy and the staff for producing another winner.  

Roger Harley, Jr.
Brunswick Advisory Staff
Turbo 2-n-1 Staff
IBPSIA Certified

First thing is WOW!!!
This ball is very versatile and user friendly. I drilled mine withe pin above the ring finger and CG in the  mid-grip line. The ball clears the heads effortlessly and screams on the back end. It reminds me of my old Original Inferno which was one my favorite balls of all time. The carry is amazing, this ball throws pins around like nothing. I used it on a THS and played near the track area but was able to easily move into the heavier volume by slowing my speed slightly. This ball does however prefer the dry and that is where the best look was. If anyone wants a ball that will handle messed up lanes that are spotty this ball will do it. A great addition to the Brunswick line.

Michael Thompson
Brunswick Advisory Staff

Ball: Brunswick Python

Layout:

Pin 5” from PAP, above ring finger
CG on midline, ¾” to right of grip center
No XH

Initial Surface Preparation:

Box finish

Purpose:

To give me an option for drier mediums, to get me from the Rattler to the Avalanche Slide.  Even though my Slide is drilled relatively strong (4” from PAP), it doesn’t quite have the guts to make the corner on conditions that have broken down to where the Rattler is burning too soon off the dry.

Why this ball?

I’ve always been impressed with the cleanness and versatility of the EnMotion cover, especially on conditions that are choppier in the front part of the lane.  Also, when I need to go more away from the pocket, I tend to have more success with lower RG symmetric cores, as they give me the midlane reaction that I need to generate a more favorable angle at the pins.

Observations:

The Python made its maiden voyage on a fresh house condition at a center with HPL in front and older wood in back, and it was right at home on this condition.  The Python was extremely clean through the front and the early midlane, and then went into a hard arc at the break.  As the condition broke down, I was able to make proportional moves, maintaining the same breakpoint, and the ball never failed to recover.  I’ve used the Python on two other occasions at this center, on pairs with varying amounts of transition, and I’ve yet to find an inside limitation with this ball, as it remains continuous no matter how far left I’ve had to move.

I also used the Python during a practice session on a broken-down house condition at a center with five-year-old Pro Anvilane.  The Python ignored the choppiness in the front part of the lane and made a dramatic move in back, so much so that I had to cheat left with my starting position.  I would have expected this to adversely affect my carry, but it did not, as I left very few corner pins.

I threw the Python in a tournament at a center with newer synthetics as well, on a blended house-type condition with less of a defined dry area than what I typically see in league.  Even on this condition, the Python read the pattern extremely well, treading the oil without hydroplaning, and reacting strongly off of the dry without jumping.

Conclusions:

The Python has a breakpoint shape that I can’t recall having seen in the Brunswick line in quite some time.  Previous offerings in this class have either been clean in front but lazy in back like the Punisher was, or have started up too quickly to be effective on truly drier medium conditions like the Swarm and Rampage were.  So far, for me, the Python combines the best of both worlds, and does so without having an inside limitation.  In fact, the Python seems to get better in the back part of the lane as I move further inside.

What has really surprised me about the Python is that, no matter how far right I’ve missed with it, I’ve yet to see it not recover at least enough for a shaker hit.  Also, despite the polished box finish, I’ve yet to have the Python squirt enough to blow past the breakpoint.  Granted, I haven’t thrown this ball yet on higher volumes, but nothing else that I have in the bag has consistently exhibited this level of forgiveness the way that the Python has.

NOTE:  The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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Ray Salas
Brunswick Amateur Staff
http://www.brunswickbowling.com

Python:

I wanted a ball that would roll similar to my late Smash Zone. Being the same core more or less and a clean, pearl cover, I went with the same drilling.

Drilling:
5.5¡¨ under the fingers
no hole¡K (yet)

One word describes this ball¡K: SEXY
This ball just looks good anywhere it sits (even better if it¡¦s in your bag ƒº )

On the chameleon, I had the best look going straight up 10 with a moderate speed and hand. However, I wasn¡¦t comfortable with the overall shape I was seeing on this pattern so I continued on with my Wild Thing. The Python seemed to only read the very last of the pattern and was a bit squirty on the backend.

On my THS, I was further outside than what I expected to be having pretty much the same numbers as my old Smash Zone. It was still a bit skiddish on this pattern, not a lot, just more than what I¡¦d like to see. When the ball got to the pocket though, the pins were just slapped silly. Playing with a laydown of 12 out to about 6 on my 39¡¦, 19.6mL THS

After an x-hole past my PAP, the ball came to life and matched the reaction that I was looking for. The ball was able to actually use up all the energy given to it instead of still having energy stored up as it hits the pins, causing the deflection I saw. I also might take the cover down to 4000 depending on if I need the ball to be smoother than what it is anyway.

Don¡¦t be afraid to drill this ball .5¡¨ stronger than your favorite pattern for a mid-level pearl reactive. Same thing with the cover, NEVER be afraid to change a ball from its OOB finish. This ball is a gem for me, I just needed to change a couple things up to find its strength. Now I have the same great recovery that I saw with my old Smash Zone.

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Brunswick Advisory Staff

Jared Wolf
Jonesboro, AR
www.bowlingchat.net

The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.

Hey Look !!!!   Its a Smash Zone remake.....sweet.
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Darren McLaughlin