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The Brunswick Defender Hybrid high-performance ball is the first to use the HyperKinetic22 (HK22) reactive urethane coverstock formula. The ACT 3.0 Hybrid additive combined with the HK22 coverstock created a ball with optimal ball reaction resulting in increased backend on higher oil volume. The Portal X core has a dense flip block added to the bottom. This addition adjusts the location of the mass and creates a higher RG and differential which increases the down-lane motion of the bowling ball.

Color: Purple/Pink/Violet
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: Portal X
Coverstock: A.C.T. 3.0 Hybrid Reactive
Finish: 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound
RG: 2.473 (15#)
Differential: 0.054 (15#)
Hook Potential: High
Length: Long
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
Reaction: Skid/Flip
Warranty: 2-Year Limited Manufacturers Warranty

BALL SPECS

Ball Weight: 15 lbs



DRILL PATTERN


Ball: 45 x 5 1.4 x 60

X Hole (if there is one): none



BOWLER STYLE


Rev Rate: 375 rpms


Ball Speed:17.5 mph off hand



PAP/Track: 4 5/8 over 3/4 up



SURFACE PREP


Grit: 4000 Siaair + Shine


BALL REACTION


Length:

Back End: Angular



COMMENTS


The Defender Hybrid is a cleaner stronger reacting type of ball reaction.  This is the first of the HK22 balls that capitalizes on a cover material that is more angular than previous formulations.  That is very evident when comparing this to the original Defender.  This ball much longer and much more angular.  This ball for me was pretty strong on our house shot and rolls much better with some added polish.  Overall, I can see this one being a versatile quicker response ball for medium to medium heavy conditions.  If you like strong backend performance, check out the Defender Hybrid.