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Back in the Zone

It’s about Time……..Time Zone that is.

Bowling's most popular brand name “Zone” is back on a new line of balls featuring asymmetric cores that incorporate an updated version of the Preferential Spin Axis Technology first developed and patented by Brunswick (US Patent # 5,074,553) in 1991.

This core, in combination with the classic PowrKoil 18 coverstock gives the Time Zone an aggressive reactive “Zone” type ball reaction along with the unique drilling options of a ball with a built-in Preferential Spin Axis (PSA).

When drilling the Time Zone, placement of the Riser Pin and the PSA locator (relative to the bowler’s axis) influences the amount of track flare created, contributing to the ball's reaction on the lane. The unique “ellipse” engraving* around the riser pin on the Time Zone allows the bowler to easily see the orientation of the core and the PSA when looking at their ball, making it easier to identify the choice of layout.

Utility
Out of the Box: With its high gloss surface the Time Zone matches up well on medium-oily to medium-dry lane conditions.
When dulled: The Time Zone’s hooking action will increase and its arc will become more even, creating a better match-up for oily lane conditions and for smoothing over/under reactions seen on wet/dry lane conditions.

Reaction Setup
There are additional layout considerations for a ball with a significant Preferential Spin Axis (PSA) such as the Time Zone. The distance from the riser pin still determines the overall strength of the layout the same way it does in symmetric core balls that have an insignificant PSA. In the Time Zone, placement of the PSA locator, relative to the riser pin and the bowler’s axis, can be used to modify the reaction created by a given riser pin position. See the attached sample layouts for the most popular drilling options.

The Time Zone is finished with a high gloss surface which enhances its appearance and reduces hooking action in the oil. High gloss finishes can sometimes cause over/under reactions, too little hooking action in the oil, then too much hooking action off the dry, which can be hard to control. To increase hooking action and smooth out the ball reaction, dull the surface, first with a fine 800-1000 grit abrasive. If more hooking action and a smoother reaction is desired, dull the surface of the ball with a coarse 320-400 grit abrasive.

See my latest review for the Revolution Rebel Ecx.

Same core in that ball, slightly stronger PK 18on this one versus
Ncontrol Powerstock on the REbel.

REgards,

Luckylefty

I drilled up a time zone with the pin 3 1/2 inches from my axis and the mass bias 2 inches from my VAL.  This ball gets through the heads very smoothly and gives me a strong move on the backend.  Nothing special about this ball, and I was very comfortable with the look I was getting.  This ball needs some dry backends to kick the corners so if your sticking the corners it's time to pick up something a little stronger.  A very reliable ball and it will probably be the first ball I pull out of the bag to read the lanes with.

Time Zone Review:

In a nutshell, extremely versatile depending on the layout. Brunswick’s new Time Zone incorporates the Cover stock from the Black Danger Zone and the Core from the Rebel ECX. The core from a side view looks like the same shape as the Columbia Throttle or what I like to call the “Michelin Man” shape. The main risen pin is the stem of the center of the weight block and 6 ¾” down is a small locator pin representing the PSA or mass bias. Mass Bias on this ball is .016 making it very strong and small locating pin placement curial to the ball’s motion on the last 20 feet.

For years I asked Brunswick to reintroduce a ball similar to the Phantom series back in the early 1990’s. I’m glad they did. I recently saw Parker Bohn III at a trade show have two of these balls drilled. One ball was drilled with the pin 6” by a 0 mass bias spot. This made the “elliptical shape” by the pin look tall making the core’s shape “Taller” inside the ball. The ball rolled like a 3 piece ball. Went real long and had very little backend. Time Zone #2 with the same surface was drilled Pin 5 ¼ X 45 mass bias. This time the elliptical was tilted on a slight 45 degree angle. This ball skidded clean through the fronts and had a very strong angular movement to the backends. If you have any kind of revs on the ball I would keep the pin high with a fairly lengthy layout like a 4 ½-5 ½ Pin and swing the mass bias to the right of your thumb for a right hander and left of the thumb hole for a lefty. Do not place the small locator pin in the track area on this ball. The flare point of the ball could clip holes.

I drilled my Time Zone 4” Pin by 60 degrees mass bias. For me the ball gets through the fronts real clean and has a strong but smooth move on the backends. On oil the ball is not strong enough with out a surface change.  Best condition for me for this ball would be a medium to dry condition with clean backends. If you are looking for more backend try a 5” X 45 Mass Bias swing. The 5” pin will help the ball get farther down the lane and the 45 degree swing will help the ball transition harder when it hits the dry.

I would like to see Brunswick stay with this weight block design and try this core in cover stock like the Raging Inferno or something smooth particle. I would love to see what that combination could do for an oily condition. This combination might allow bowlers with less hand to achieve a stronger reaction than what they are getting out of there current equipment. Only “Time” (no pun intended) will tell.

Thanks for reading my review.

Dwight

I posted earlier about this ball . I use it again Sunday and the lanes were medium oil . This ball is one of my favorite , Standing on 25 inside and the ball went through the mid lanes to 8 back to the pocket . For the first time I counted 5 messenger in one game taking out the ten pin . Wow ! This is my first Brunswick ball ever . I give this ball a overall rating 8 to 8.5 out of ten .I use this ball the first 3 games 247-201-223 .

Happy Bowling

Well, I'm back after along time dealing with my most inner fears, and I'm glad that Brunswick has decided to continue to be different.  Purchased this ball the day it came out, and waited for almost a month to punch it up. (now that was dumb!)  Finally got the nerve to drill it and I can't put it down.  Drilled mine: pin 5 1/2 from pap, psa 3 7/8 from pap, then hit it with a white scotch brite, applied some reaction plus, and procedded to attack the lanes.  Ball works well on a fresh heavy to medium oil pattern.  Gets down the lane and makes a sharp but controllable turn into the pocket.  Refuse to use it every night because I don't want to hurt it, but I think that I will have to start hurting it more because this ball is a brute.  Great first ball to read the lanes with and thanks big "B" for making these and hopefully more great products!!!
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Darrin aka DEECEE (does anyone have a three hundred I can borrow?

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'WE WORK SO WE CAN BOWL, WHO CARES WHAT ANYONE ELSE SAYS!!!!!  THE PINS MUST BE DESTROYED, BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!

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