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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: DON DRAPER on February 20, 2009, 07:40:48 AM

Title: brunswick rattler
Post by: DON DRAPER on February 20, 2009, 07:40:48 AM
i had my new brunswick rattler drilled up today. thanks to bill smith's ams bowling supply in independence , missouri, for the technical help......best pro shop in the metro kansas city metro area. ball specs:

15lbs. 1oz. gross weight
2.7oz top weight
pin out 4 1/4"

i left the ball in box condition( 400 grit wetsanded and brunswick polish ). i had the ball laid out in my usual drill pattern( pin next to ring finger, cg stacked, big hole down in lower right thumb quadrant ). i'll being trying it out tomorrow night in my mixed league and will post an initial impression saturday night.
Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: on February 20, 2009, 04:46:59 PM
Greg,

You are going to LOVE this one!


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Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: on February 20, 2009, 07:49:32 PM
Is it controllable?

For me it's the most angular finish I've seen in some time from Brunswick, but it's still predictable. The cover/core combo on this one are an awesome match.


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Brunswick Pro Shop Staff
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Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: nocarey on February 20, 2009, 09:13:19 PM
ah yes. . .the Rattler, impressive "B" ball, really scatters the pins
Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: TheDude on February 21, 2009, 02:35:48 PM
Yea i have to agree it is really one of the most impressive balls in a long time. Its been 4 years since activator has waited to come down onto a BVP ball and its been nearly worth the wait.

Ball hooks plenty, finishes strong and is still very continous but controlable.

just finished shooting 1539/6 in a tv qualifier. shot 801 for the first 3.

but i shot 805 with an avalanche slide about 6 weeks ago as well.
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Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: Corey C on February 21, 2009, 06:43:59 PM
Look at you go Mr. 800!!
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Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: DON DRAPER on February 21, 2009, 09:09:07 PM
i used my new rattler tonite in my mixed league. this house has 30 year old wood lanes that are in excellent shape. the oil pattern is a 39' blend( no top hat and very little wall ). i used the rattler in shadow balls and quickly noticed the angular backend reaction. i was throwing the ball decently so i decided to use it in league play. i started the night standing on 24 and hitting 11 at the arrows with the ball going out to about 6. by the time the third game was over i was standing on 31 and hitting 13 at the arrows with the ball going out to about 8. the ball has a similar reaction to my ultra zone( they are drilled the same ). it's a good ball but i will need more testing to give a full report.
Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: TheDude on February 23, 2009, 11:15:05 PM
just shot 300 with the same rattler tonight in league.

"woo, i'm on a roll tonight guys" donny from the big lebowski.
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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shops
LaSalle, Quebec
Located inside Pont Mercier Lanes.
Edmonton, Alberta.
Located inside Ed's Rec Room.(WEST ED MALL)
King Of Roto-Grip In Canada.
Keep them honest!


www.juniorsproshop.com now open serving the world.
Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: on February 24, 2009, 07:41:23 AM
Those are some great scores by TheDude. Keep 'em coming!



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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff

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Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: Jorge300 on February 24, 2009, 02:31:01 PM
Would you consider the Rattler a ball for Medium conditions or more for medium to Dry conditions?
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Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: holland1945 on February 24, 2009, 08:36:53 PM
Man I am so excited about this ball. I think it would be a GREAT replacement for a Smokin' Inferno, what do you all think?
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Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: on February 24, 2009, 11:56:07 PM
I believe it's a little stronger than the Smokin', which was one of the great down-and-in balls.


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Title: Re: brunswick rattler
Post by: holland1945 on February 25, 2009, 04:19:09 PM
My 300, two of my 279's, and 2 of my 3 700's agree with you
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