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The specifications of the Zone X Low Differential are: Part Number 60-103324; Low Differential XLR reactive cover stock Color: Mega Blue Pearl Red Riser Pin; Core: Xometric LD; RG Max: 2.613; RG Min: 2.589; RG Diff: 0.024; Average RG: 5.8 (scale of 1-10); Hardness: 78-79; Weights: 12-16 lbs.

We were sceptical when we learned that this latest Zone reactive was a 'go longer ball'.  After all, we have heard that before and apart from tour models, it never seems to be the case.



We drilled the low diff with a label pin, 5 1/2" from the p.a.p. and the c.g. at grip center.  We used the ball right out of the box with one coat of finesse added to the shell. (no sanding)



We took the low diff out on synthetic lanes, oiled 35 ft. with dry backends.  On this condition the ball reacted very nicely, very easy through the heads and strong on the backend but not too strong.  It kept us in control of the break point and never once over reacted comming off the oil.  The carry was also exceptional.  What we liked on this condition was the fact that the ball still reved up early, without sacrificing any length.  Since there was obvoiusly good oil coverage on the front part of the lane, we decided to test it on some lanes that had some play on them.  What we saw here was also good news, the low diff still got plenty of length, made a smooth break and continued to carry well.  We were forced to keep the break point on the dryer part of the lane in order to maintain the hit, but that wasn't too tough.  



We are very pleased with this Zone X and can confidently recommend it with few cautions.  If you are bowling on heavy oil with carrydown, the high differential model would be a better choice that the low.  Also the low diff is still going to be too much ball on the 'way too dry' lanes.  It handles dry lanes better that any other non-tour edition ball from Brunswick that we have tested.  Overall, a very good ball, definitely worth the money.



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This is my first ball review in months, and the Zone X Low Differential (a.k.a. Red Pin) by Brunswick is an amazing ball on parched lanes.  I switched from sixteen-pound spheres to fifteen, drilled 5 1/4" X 4 1/4", 1 3/4" pin out (pin under middle finger, CG just right of grip center), and three ounces of top weight.



I rolled two test games on a broken down league condition (not totally dry I'm afraid), playing between five and ten board the entire time.  VERY clean in the front with good read and roll on the back.  The Red Pin is indeed very speed and rev sensitive; it has the reaction of a urethane (thanks to the 0.024 RG differential) with the hitting power of a reactive.  I even yanked a couple shots, and the X did not jump, staying instead on a straight trajectory to the pocket and destroying the rack.  However, forcing the ball causes it to skid right of target.  Nevertheless, it does do the job on light oil.



The high speed crankers should take note of the Red Pin for the chopped-up, leftover conditions.  I'm quite interested to see how it does on the toast (review will be forthcoming).

This is my second review on this ball; the first being on 2/27/01.  I did get a chance to use this ball on a fried pair of lanes.  I rolled a four-game series of 860 with the Zone X Red Pin on a late Wednesday night scratch league at Southwyck Lanes.  I played between the first and second arrow, and, believe it or not, this ball, with the right speed, had an even-arcing trajectory in the dry and still finished strong!  The Red Pin has become my ball of choice when the lanes are on fire!

i drilled this one with the pin under the middle finger. this is a very controllable ball. this ball does not like to hook that much. it is a very tame dry lane ball. although this is such a great ball it is a very overpriced dry lane ball. you really have to be able to rev the ball up to make it hook at all. it is best to stick to dry lanes with very little carrydown. i would recomend you to get a groove dynamic reactive instead.

Had this ball for a month now drilled to go long with a smooth arc on dry backends.It certainly does what it is drilled to do.What a dog of a ball!This is the weakest ball I have ever thrown.I would be better off with a plastic ball.Shot after shot leaving 10 & 5 pins,yes cant even carry the 5 pin!!!This is the second Brunswick ball I've bought and it will be the last.Back to Storm for me,twice the ball at half the price!

I can't say enough good things about this ball.

Goes long, hits the dry part of the lane, snaps into the pocket... strike

I've had this ball a year and a half, and im not getting as great of a reaction as before, but it still goes great.  Definitely a good buy... that is if you can find  em anymore.  Stupid brunswick stopped making Zones... I had every Zone ever made... Combat, Pro, Red Alert, ALL OF EM...

Oh well... Zone X is the greatest ball i've ever thrown on Dry - Med lanes.. Skids far enough, hits the dry, and revs right into that pocket.  Awesome pin action.  

10 out of 10 stars on this beaut.  I've won many a tournament with this beast.

Jim

I posted a review on this as Zack Pelton. Same ball just an update.

Specs
Brunswick Zone X Low Diff.
2 1/2 inch pin
It has a 3 3/4 X 4 1/2 drilling on it, no weight hole.
15lbs

Reaction
This ball is a great ball for dryer lanes, shorter shots, and playing up the boards. This ball gets great length with minimal backend. Carry down does effect this ball. This ball rolls perfect for sport shots it is the ball I start and usually finish with.

Shots
I used it every day at Junior Gold Nationals and it worked really well for me.

You can to www.bowl.com click on yaba tab and then Junior Gold tab

First day I played straight up 8 board but in the fourth game I was at the other end of the house and ended up moving left and throwing 15 board out to 8 (lanes had broke down). I think I shot 1142. This shot was Don Carter City View

Second day I played the middle of the lane because there was a big out of bounce to the right (didn't have enough hand to give me any kind of room). I played 20 to 12. I really struggled with this shot and I was throwing the ball like crap. Later on I moved into 15 and played 12 and had a nice line to the pocket of course it was the last game. Don Carter West

Third day was an a shorter shot so I had to play the oil on the outside. I upped my speed and was throwing 10 to 5. I shot okay there nothing great 1124 (or close to that). Last four games when I used this ball I think I avg 200 or so. I started out with my Blazing inferno but it dryed up so I changed balls.

 


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