Ball NPS Score: 100.00
- Coverstock: ConneXion Reactive
- Color: Red / Silver Pearl
- Hardness: 76-78
- Factory Finish: 4,000 Micro pad
- Weight Block: Paragon Two-component Symmetrical Core
- RG max: 2.514
- RG min: 2.469
- RG diff: 0.045
- Average RG: 2.6 of 10
- Hook Potential: 160 (Scale 10-175)
- Length: 110 (Scale 25-235)
- Typical Breakpoint Shape: 95 Angular (Scale Smooth Arc 10-Angular 100)
- Flare Potential: 0.045 High (Scale Low 0.00-High 0.060)
- Description: Paragon core was designed with two intentions. First, lower the RG to create a faster revving core that will provide improved mid-lane traction. And second, raise the RG differential to increase the track flare potential which will generate more overall hook with standard layouts and the use of interchangeable thumb sleeves. Coverstock: The Wild Thing utilizes ConneXion coverstock known for its unbelievable traction response from foul line to head pin. The aggressive connection of the Wild Thing to the lane surface inspires confidence in the ball reaction that allows bowlers to play the lanes the way they want to. Ball Motion: The Wild Thing and its new ultra low RG core system improves the adhesion of ConneXion coverstock to accelerate the response to friction and turn its attack loose on the pins. This core/coverstock combination allows the Wild Thing to generate a shape never seen before in the Brunswick line. Wild Thing… I Think I Love You !!

Ball Review: Wild Thing
Date: 6/15/09

Bowler Information:

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

Coverstock - Connexion
RG min - 2.469”
Differential - .045”

Drill Specs:
Pin to PAP - 4.5”
Degree From VAL: 65"
Vertical Pin Orientation: Down
Drill Angle - 55"
moderate size P2 Balance hole

Surface:

Grey Scotchbrite Pad

I have thrown the new Wild Thing on the PBA Experience Viper, PBA Chameleon, Cheetah and a 41 foot house shot. The Wild Thing has thus far had a predictable but incredibly angular motion unlike any Brunswick Ball I have ever thrown and I have been using them exclusively since 2003. This ball has repeatedly opened up the lane when my other stuff was seemingly getting hung up in the carry down. This ball is kind of the backend "driver". When my other balls won't quite make it, this one not only reads the lane but turns the corner and seemingly gives me an extra 2-3 boards to play with. On the newer tighter version Cheetah when my Wild Ride wouldn't make it back after some transition, this ball hooked up and gave me what seemed like the entire lane to hit. Overall an incredible core cover matchup gives this ball a predictable angularity that every bowler can use. Wild Thing I think I love yah!
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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

I drilled the wild thing today with the pin 4 1/2x55x20 with a weight hole in the p2 position and sanded the surface to 2000 abralon.This ball is a beast.Compared to the wild ride with the same layout it reads the lane a little sooner and is much stronger at the breakpoint.This ball hits like a struck.I was able to throw it as far right as i wanted and it just peeled off the spot.Guys get your preorders you dont want to miss out on this awesome gem.By the way this ball looks awesome in person.

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Dannial Cohen
 
www.strikingresultsatl.com
 

Bowler Style - Tweener
Ball Speed - 15 mph

Ball Drilling - Dual Angle 45 x 4 1/2 x 30...small weight hole on axis

I wanted this ball to give the opportunity to plan a little straighter with forward roll.  I was just floored at how the ball glided thru the fronts and transistioned quickly and roll hard to the pocket.  Every ball just consistently glided and rolled shot after shot.  It did not overhook or make me pay if the shot went a little wide of target.  The ball would just pick up the roll and the result would be "push back" strike.  Thank you Brunswick.

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

Just got mine today and it is incredible. I drilled it pin under the ring finger with CG in the mid-grip to give it control. I can honestly say this is the best ball I have drilled by Brunswick. The ball reads the mid-lane with smooth continuous roll, it smashes pins harder that any ball I've thrown. I used it on the THS and played 13 to 6 with moderate speed. The ball never missed the hole and very rarely did not carry. Its the mid-lane that really impressed me with this ball, Brunswick has always been know for rolly equipment but this ball is just flat out amazing. I look forward to drilling a couple more. Great ball from Brunswick!!!

Michael Thompson
Brunswick Advisory Staff

This ball has surely filled a gap in my arsenal. I have drilled my Wild Thing pin under my bridge with the cg kicked out a little bit and about a 3/4" diameter weight hole in the side.

I have found this ball to be a nice compliment to my Python if I ever feel the Python is too strong in the back end for me I will take out my Wild Thing and it smooths out the reaction very nicely.

I brought the surface to 2000 and feel this works a little better for my game. Overall, I feel this ball smooths out any jerky reaction you may be experiencing - it's very predictable for me and I believe that type of ball is always neccessary in anyone's arsenal.



   
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Stefanie Nation

Ball: Brunswick Wild Thing

Layout:

Pin 5 ½” from PAP, on centerline below fingers
CG ½” below and ½” to right of of grip center
No XH

Initial Surface Preparation:

Box finish

Purpose:

To fill the “strong pearl” spot in the bag, and give me a more angular reaction on medium conditions, much like what I used to get with the Absolute Inferno.  I have a pin-above Copperhead that I’ve been using in this spot, but the Copperhead tends to be lazier at the break, and prefers a more direct trajectory.  The Rattler is sharper at the break for me, but needs a defined dry area in order to be effective.

Why this ball?

The combination of a Connexion cover with a lower-RG symmetrical core seemed to make the Wild Thing a good choice for a more lateral look on medium house-type conditions.

Observations:

The Wild Thing that I got had a 1 ½” pin and 1.9 ounces of top weight.  I was tempted to put the pin in the ring finger, but I decided instead to go with a pin-down layout with a longer pin-to-PAP distance.

I first used the Wild Thing in league at a center with HPL in front and older wood in back, on a fresh house condition.  In box finish, the Wild Thing was particularly adept at evening out the reaction from front to back.  When I got it in the oil, it didn’t squirt, and when I got it wide of target into the dry, it made a moderate move without jumping.  However, as the fronts started to go, and the oil began to push, I was forced inside to where the ball wouldn’t quite corner.  So to try to get some help in front and a better look at the break, I took the Wild Thing down to 320 smooth on six sides, and applied Brunswick’s Factory Finish High Gloss polish on six sides, and tried it at the same center the following week, and this seemed to make all the difference.  The Wild Thing showed no skittishness in front, even as the condition broke down, and the reaction at the break was significantly stronger.  I was able to follow the shot to the inside without losing my carry angle.
 
Conclusions:

The first time I threw the Wild Thing, the reaction that I was getting was much like what I had with the Total Inferno a few years back, most notably in the smoothness of the transition off of the end of the pattern.  However, I did see a few significant differences.  First, while I was able to get some additional length and sharpness at the break by polishing the Total Inferno, the difference was much more dramatic with the Wild Thing.  Second, even with a polished surface, the Total Inferno seemed to have an inside limitation for me, as I couldn’t get very far left without losing recovery at the break.  I don’t seem to have this problem with the Wild Thing.  Third, the Wild Thing goes through the pins much better than the Total Inferno ever did for me.  

With the polished surface, I believe that the Wild Thing will fill the gap that I have in the tournament bag.  I can now use my Wild Ride on tighter conditions or when I need to ride the oil line, and the Wild Thing when I want to open up the dry.  I’m now tempted to try to get my hands on a Wild Thing with a longer pin, as I think I’d be able to use a bit more surface while still getting a reasonably strong breakpoint shape.

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

Finally got a chance to throw my Brunswick Wild Thing with the ConneXion coverstock and it did not disappoint. I drilled my Wild Thing with a dual angle of 45X 4 3/4x 70 with a 4000 abralon finish( have same specs on my Wild Ride). I was looking for the Wild Thing to be stronger in the mid-lane and to have more angle in the back. Even though on our fresh house shot I was 5 and 3 left of my Wild ride and because of its quick response to friction this ball was almost too angular in the backend. After a few games even with the heads starting to dry up and the backends starting to tighten up my angle to the pocket got was never better. After a 2 and 1 move left with the Wild Thing which was still very clean through the heads. The ball gave me tremendous amounts of forgiveness at my down lane target and incredible pin carry. I was a little apprehensive about this ball (for THS) because it has a lower RG and a bigger differential(.045) than my Wild Ride and because sometimes I lose continuation to the pocket and carry power when trying to use stronger ball on THS. My Wild Thing was absolutely amazing never once while I was throwing it did I have to worry about the ball losing its energy and hitting flat. The Wild Thing is a great addition to Brunswick’s High Performance line and a definite plus to your arsenal.