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thedjs

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Ball similar to....
« on: April 09, 2015, 01:40:40 PM »
Does Brunswick make anything (anything) that would be close or similar to the old Rhino Pro LE? 


 

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Re: Ball similar to....
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2015, 03:45:48 PM »
Short answer, no. Anything now would be miles from a ball introduced in 1994. Comparing apples from then to apples today, I would look at a Melee Cross. Both are dull out of the box, but shine up well. Both are more versatile rather than focused on a specific pattern.

If you want something with a similar reaction shape that would be a weaker choice on a modern shot, then look at a blue Ringer. It would still be stronger today than an LE would be, but not by leaps and bounds. Again, it's dull and pretty versatile.   

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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2015, 04:59:36 AM »
The new Radical Attack series may be worth a look. The light bulb core is back. Adjust surface as needed.

http://radicalbowling.com/balls/rack-attack-solid
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2015, 03:17:40 PM »
The Rhino Pro LE is still one of my favorite Big B balls.  Solid cover with a high flaring core that could be used on a wide variety of conditions.  The LE was the first ball where I saw the benefits of going with a longer pin (5.5" to PAP) because of the increased flare.

I actually like the Melee Cross suggestion.  Very versatile solid that can cover a lot of conditions. Dull it can work on heavier patterns and polished on medium-light, just like the LE.

I don't agree that the LE was just a lightbulb core.  It was a far different core than the Teal/Rhino Pro cores.

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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2015, 04:03:17 PM »
The Rhino Pro LE is still one of my favorite Big B balls.  Solid cover with a high flaring core that could be used on a wide variety of conditions.  The LE was the first ball where I saw the benefits of going with a longer pin (5.5" to PAP) because of the increased flare.

I actually like the Melee Cross suggestion.  Very versatile solid that can cover a lot of conditions. Dull it can work on heavier patterns and polished on medium-light, just like the LE.

I don't agree that the LE was just a lightbulb core.  It was a far different core than the Teal/Rhino Pro cores.

While it had a higher differential than most "plain"light bulb cores, its shape certainly looks like a light bulb.
http://www.bowlingballvault.com/companies/3-brunswick/587-rhino-pro-le

With the PK 17 solid coverstock, it seems like it should have been a good rolling ball. Strong back then, medium oil now. Whoever compared it to the Blue Ringer was probably close.
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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2015, 04:19:42 PM »
The Rhino Pro LE is still one of my favorite Big B balls.  Solid cover with a high flaring core that could be used on a wide variety of conditions.  The LE was the first ball where I saw the benefits of going with a longer pin (5.5" to PAP) because of the increased flare.

I actually like the Melee Cross suggestion.  Very versatile solid that can cover a lot of conditions. Dull it can work on heavier patterns and polished on medium-light, just like the LE.

I don't agree that the LE was just a lightbulb core.  It was a far different core than the Teal/Rhino Pro cores.

While it had a higher differential than most "plain"light bulb cores, its shape certainly looks like a light bulb.
http://www.bowlingballvault.com/companies/3-brunswick/587-rhino-pro-le

With the PK 17 solid coverstock, it seems like it should have been a good rolling ball. Strong back then, medium oil now. Whoever compared it to the Blue Ringer was probably close.

Looks aside, its dynamic properties are nothing like an Avalanche/Rack Attack and similar reinventions of the light bulb.  I at one point had 4 LE's in my bag because it's high flaring core and cover was so versatile for that timeframe.  It flared almost triple what a Teal Rhino Pro did, especially for "weak" pins.

The Ringer is a great ball but it's lower flaring core is not as versatile as the Melee IMHO.  It's also a little finicky to oil downlane where the Cross handles carry down much better.  I'd honestly say it's a similar comparison of the LE vs Teal Rhino for back then vs the Cross vs Ringer for today.   All depends on your needs.