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J_w73

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Brunswick Comparison Chart
« on: March 19, 2009, 11:37:34 AM »
It seems like Brunswick rates there balls at a little higher hooking or able to handle more oil than they really can.  Looking at the chart don't you think you would slide all of the balls to the left around 3 ,4 or 5 columns to be a more accurate representation of what the balls can do and comparison with other companies equipment..??
I know Brunswick is only comparing their own equipment on this chart but going with what I call heavy, medium, and light oil I think they rate a little high..

What do you think.

http://www.brunswickbowling.com/uploads/oT/gJ/oTgJbqj6SpQEEpVsLq5tPw/Brunswick-Ball-Comparision-Chart-Jan09.pdf
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Re: Brunswick Comparison Chart
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2009, 11:26:38 PM »
It will always be an issue of "conditions", whether it be the bowler (God forbid), the lane surface, oil pattern, surface prep., and any number of other variables.

I have balls that with the factory surface didn't react well for me, but with some tweaks they came alive. My Maxxx Zone is an example... too dull from the factory, but at 2000 it's a hook monster.

I believe that any company's ball chart could be under the same scrutiny and some bowlers would agree with the chart, while others (on different conditions) might disagree with it's assessment.


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dizzyfugu

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Re: Brunswick Comparison Chart
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2009, 05:13:38 AM »
It is a very relative thing, and since many factors influence the ball reaction beyond oil volume (PAP, speed, revs, lane surface, even air humidity), this can only be a relative indication of what a manufacturer's balls are able, at OOB, under controlled (and unspecified) conditions, ideally. Lanemasters has a similar chart, an if I remember correctly Roto Grip, too.

While I would not take the chart for "true", and in some cases the ball figures had been way off reality (e. g. Smokin' Inferno), I consider it a good help when you want to build a single manufacturer arsenal, or have an indication what the OOB ball is designed for.

Comparing different manufacturers' products is another thing, and VERY tricky (See above) - and putting this into a (simple) rating system that is supposed to be "objective" is IMHO impossible, wishful thinking or total ignorance.

That's why BR.com's and other sites' reviews is so valuable: lots of subjective impressions that allow an assessment of a ball's (relative) potential. Manufacturer's input can help, but is IMO only half of what you should know about a ball.
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