Ball NPS Score: Not Available
The Vapor Zone brings the popular reaction of the Absolute Inferno to the Zone Asymmetric line.  The Vapor Zone combines the same rough buff Activator Plus coverstock used on the Absolute Inferno with the Ultra-Low-RG Asymmetrical core system from the Zone Classic.  This core/coverstock combination produces an Absolute Inferno like ball reaction with the drilling options of an asymmetrical core.

In the front-ends: The Activator Plus coverstock is clean through the fronts, saving more reaction for the back-ends.  This provides improved hitting power and back-end recovery while reducing sensitivity to breakdown in front-end lane conditions and lane surfaces that are less than ideal.

In the mid-lane:The Ultra-Low RG core provides strong mid-lane recovery while the Activator Plus provides improved traction in the oil with a smoother, more effective reaction off the dry.  This combination reduces over/under reaction by making the wet play less wet and the dry, less dry, effectively allowing the bowler to create more area.

On the back-ends: The Activator Plus coverstock is powerful and continuous from the breakpoint through the pins.  Improved traction in the oil allows the Vapor Zone to bite through the carry down and aggressively change direction without breaking loose from the lane.  The strong rolling characteristics of the Ultra-Low RG core make this move more readable allowing the bowler to open up the lane.

Reaction Characteristics
•Out of the box:The Vapor Zone is an ideal ball more medium-dry to all but the oiliest lane conditions.  
•When shined:Using Brunswick’s Factory Finish High Gloss Polish the total hooking action of the Vapor Zone can be reduced and the arc made more skid/snap.
•When dulled:The Vapor Zone’s hooking action will increase providing a better match-up for oily lane conditions.

Coverstock
Activator+
Color: Blue Pearl
Hardness: 76-78
Glow Engraving
Factory Finish
Rough Buff
More Information

Core Dynamics
RG Max: 2.513”  
RG Int: 2.505"
RG Min: 2.463”
RG Diff: 0.048”
RG Asy: 0.017"
RG Avg: 2.9 out of 10
Performance
Hook Potential 130
Length 100
Breakpoint Shape 90
Available Weights
12-16 Pounds

Drilled one for 40ft. house condition on Brunswick Anvillane. 5-man league, lanes transition a good amount generally. House known for tons of corners. Laid this ball out 4¼ from PAP , about a 1/2 inch above center of grip, with a 75 degree. PSA 2½" below thumbhole slightly to the right. Ball did exactly what I drilled it for, this particular pattern. I was able to play between 18 and 15 in the fronts, and out to 11-9, all night. Ball makes a sweeping arc with continuation - very controllable. The recovery was very good, even as they carried down. I did leave a Stone 7-9 (I am righthanded) and a Blowout 7-10 as well. I also struck alot and never lost the pocket with this beautiful ball and layout, and tripled my money on the investment of the ball via the brackets. Thanks Brunswick for an awesome piece.
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Im a cranker. medium high revs. 18-19MPH. Right handed. Average around 195-205. Ball is drilled with the L3 pattern, I think.

Ball gets through the heads cleanly. Reads the mid lane good then makes a nice turn to the pocket. Its not a very sharp hook to the pocket for me. Gonna add some surface to the ball for greater back end hook to get the ideal reaction I was looking for. Got the ball this past monday I averaged 197 on a 3rd shift shot for 10 games. Through out the week i tried using it but the THS was too dry for the ball plus I was not throwing anything I own properly. Tonight the ball came alive once I got my timing and release points correct.

1st real 3 game set on the ball was tonight. Went like this; 279, 209, 226 for a 714 series. (1st game should have been a 300, ran the 1st 9 and the 1st ball in the 10th, solid 4 pin)

I give this ball a 7 of 10.

The long awaited Vapor Zone review...

Weight: 15
Pin Out: 1-2"
Surface: OOB

Style: Power Stroker/Low End Cranker
Speed: 17.5-18 MPH (At the pindeck)
PAP: Approximately 4" straight over

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Main Bowling Alley: The New Danville Bowl (Danville, California)
Games on Ball: About 20
Lane Type: Synthetic
Oil Patttern: Medium viscosity 38 ft. Christmas Tree Pattern with OOB outside of 7 board (open play bowled on my lane before me)

How the ball reacted:
Well, this ball really surprised me. I had another VZ (pin under bridge, PSA/MB out near VAL) and this VZ, the one with the weaker drilling, outhooked it by a good three boards. This ball gets pretty good length, but not too much, and makes a nice hard arc to the pocket. This ball was stronger than I thought it was going to be. Here's the only thing I don't like... this ball started to lose some of its strength real early, around 25 games or so. It happened with both of my Vapors. It has also smoothed out a bunch. Now I didn't clean it religiously, but I haven't had this happen with too many balls before, even if I didn't clean them. This ball is strong OOB, but it definetley mellows out some. It IS a bit more predictable now though !


Reaction Shape: Good length with a strong arc.

Hook:
The Vapor Zone likes medium-medium/heavy oil. Any less and it'll hook too much, any more and it won't want to turn the corner.
7.5/10

Control:
I like the control I get out of this ball, especially for being a pearl reactive...
7/10

Hit:
This ball will really punish the pins as long as you find the 1-3 pocket (well, the 1-2 for those wrongsiders out there ).
9/10


Thanks for taking the time to read my review! Let me know if you have any question about the ball .
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Brunswick Vapor Zone:

Ball Specs
The ball being drilled was a 3” pin out with 3.00 oz top weight.
Drilling: Pin 4 1/2" from PAP and Mb 45 degree angle or 3 3/8 from my pap. Pin is Above Ring finger, 3" above grip midline. Weight Hole on my axis. Factory Rough Buff.

Bowler Information:
Track diameter is 10 1/2.
PAP is measured at 5 1/4 over and 3/8" up.
Average ball speed (foul line to head pin) is 17 mph.
Axis rotation is typically 90 degrees
Initial rev rate is typically 300 rpm, "Tweener"
Lane Condition and Pattern:
AMF Bowlero, HPL 9000 Panel. Oil Pattern: Medium Heavy Oil and slightly clean back ends. Fairly Flat condition from edge board to edge board.

REVIEW:
Another winner from Brunswick, nice Coverstock/Weight Block combination. Clean though the fronts, strong move in the midlane and strong but smooth back end reaction. This ball is cleaner and a touch longer through the heads than the Absolute and will finish harder than the Absolute Inferno. I think this ball is much more versatile because of the drilling layouts you can do with this ball. Strong Hit on the pins, keeps them low and carries well. I can use this ball on medium to oily and medium to dry, as the ball has enough recovery from a deeper inside angle. Thanks for reading my review.

Dwight

I drilled this with the most aggressive setup according to the enclosed drill sheet.

Condition was tournament shot OOB outside 7, heavy in the center, @40 ft long.
No big swing allowed here .. play deep inside or straight up the boards.

This ball has the usual smoothness through the heads like all the Activator
balls with the exception of a very big backend.  It's not hockey stick shaped but more like a fish hook shape..you can watch it bend .. it's very cool.  The carry is excellent.  I think this is the ball The One should have been.  It outhooks my One ( I call it The None ) by 5 boards and is way more predictable.

It backends are your game, then this is your ball.
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Righty
Lo side cranker/hi side tweener
@60 deg. axis tilt
@16 mph at pin deck
Revs increase with speed
All balls are 16#

Brunswick Vapor Zone Review: I feel I have neglected everyone by not writing a review on what I consider one of the greatest balls to be released in the last few years. I was under contract with Storm when this ball was first released and within a few days of watching some our customers use it I realized that I had to try one, it looked that great. I was personally shocked at how strong this ball was when I first thru it. The Vapor utilizes the elliptical asymmetrical core of the Strike Zone and Classic Zone, with the Absolute Inferno cover stock. This is the first ball I have used in a long time that was strong in mid lane but still made a super strong move down the lane. There is no quit in this ball. In comparison to the Strike Zone the ball is much cleaner thru the front of the lane with a much greater backend. And in comparison to the Absolute Inferno, the Vapor is much stronger in the mid-lane, but still utilizes the great backend of the Absolute. A nice three ball arsenal for any bowler right now would be the new Scorchin’ Inferno for heavy oil, the Vapor Zone for medium to heavier oil, and the Absolute Inferno for medium to slightly lesser oil. Great job Brunswick!

My Layout: Pin 4 ¼ from PAP, Mass Bias marking 4 3/8 from PAP, Pin is 3 ¼ inches above the mid-line of my grip. Balance hole 4 ¾ over from center of grip thru cg. ¾ drill bit 2 ½ inches deep.

My PAP: 4 ¾ over 1/8 Up Ball Specs: 15 lbs. 5 oz, Pin Distance 3-4, Top Weight 2.7

Any questions feel free to email me @ http://Chris@BuddiesProShop.com

2nd Review

Tonight I threw my ball on a fresh pattern. During practice I was hitting the pocket no matter where I threw it from. The ball would not miss. My first game was a 191. That's with 2 opens. Each was my fault. (easy spares) I need to get used to a ball that actually hooks.  The second game was a 158. Dam! I am a 198 avg bowler. Once again, it was my fault. I also started getting hung up in the thumb hole. I am going to get the hole opened up this wed. That should take care of that. The 3rd game was a 191 again. I was playing a deep inside line which evaporated so I moved to 20 and out to 8. I love this ball. I am going to practice with it after getting the hole taken care of and post one more time. This ball def hooks. My drilling is not the most aggressive and that is scary. If you need more hook than you must be crazy. When this ball hits the back end it takes off. See ya soon!

DJ
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