Author Topic: Closest in reaction to Time Zone? (Read 2016 times)

The Syrup · « **on:** March 04, 2010, 06:51:10 AM »

Wondering what ball you guys think would be the closest in terms of reaction to the Time Zone?
Looking at purchasing so need something available now.
My TZ was drilled pin over ring..Mb under thumb...gave me nice length with sharp but very controlable backend.

fishbowler · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2010, 02:52:30 PM »

my fury (original) acts just like my time zone to be honest. both pin over bridge.
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Dave_in_Rio_Rancho · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:48:14 PM »

Hard question for me to answer - the Time Zone was a high Rg - 2.6+, medium Rg - .044 Diff ball with a PowerKoil 18 coverstock.

This is a look Brunswick has gradually moved away from with their US releases. It is basically a Avalanche solid with a stronger heavy rolling asymmetrical core. (Storm still offers several releases with higher Rg values.)

I had a Time Zone and liked it a lot. When I moved down in weight I replaced it with a Fuze Eliminator which is a medium Rg, medium Diff ball with a low load particle modified PowerKoil 18 coverstock. Lately I have added an Avalanche Solid to complement the Fuze as a control ball.

The thing about the Time Zone was it was all about controlled power.

If you still have your Time Zone I would recommend having it resurfaced. PowerKoil 18 will last for decades with no loss of performance.

dizzyfugu · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2010, 03:02:22 AM »

From the current balls, I'd also vote for an Avalanche Solid drilled strong (due to the lower differential). A Copperhead with polish might do it, too, but it will surely be rollier due to the lower RG core.

The discontinued Rampage and Swarm (both PK18 Pearl, though), were advertised with pretty similar reaction shape numbers (they both took the same place as the TZ in Brunswick's reaction chart) - if you can find one, this would IMHO be the best bet.
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RSalas · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2010, 08:14:12 AM »

IME you could shine up a Wild Ride and get really close to the old Time Zone reaction. I have a Wild Ride drilled similarly to your TZ, and it does give me the good length and the sharp but predictable move at the break.

If you want to consider a symmetrical ball, give the Python a look--it's all about being clean in front and defined at the break. And don't be afraid to change the surface to achieve the reaction you seek, as the cover is very versatile in that regard.
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Dave_in_Rio_Rancho · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2010, 09:27:12 AM »

If you take Ray Salas' advice you can get the Wild Ride here for $79 including S&H: http://www.bowlingball.com/brunswick-wild-ride-bowling-ball.html

Doug Sterner · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2010, 09:49:00 AM »

I have a single drill Time Zone sitting here on the used rack if you are wanting to replace the ball with the same thing.

I will agree withthe Wild Ride as a replacement for the Time Zone. I think you could also get a Maxx Zone to work with the right drill pattern.
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The Syrup

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