When I first dropped down to 14 lbs I purchased several used balls to play around with. One of these was an Impact Zone with what looks like several hundred games on it. I think I paid $40 shipped for the ball. It's drilled pin next to ring and cg in span. I bowl very well with it on a longer fresh house pattern. I can stand way left and send it out over the 15 board at the arrows to around the 7 board at the breakpoint and crush the pocket until the lanes break down. The ball gives me area and carry like you wouldn't believe.
I like to play with new equipment and have probably tried about 8 different balls this season. Of these the ball I have had the most success with is a Sonic X. I can play a nice shot from about 12 at the arrows out to about the 7 board at the breakpoint and score very well on a medium house shot. There are times when the Sonic isn't quite enough ball and that is where I have run into problems. Everything I have drilled up that is stronger than the Sonic either just plain hooks too much to keep the ball right of the head pin (Vortex 1, Sharp Blade), or over/unders ( Elixir Pearl, Plum Power Groove). What is so unique about the Impact Zone that allows it to give area when no other aggressive balls will.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Why does everyone laugh when I bowl?

louie

Edited on 4/18/2004 10:09 PM

Edited on 4/18/2004 10:10 PM

Or maybe even a Time Zone.  Same cover but a higher RG weight-block.  Using a weaker layout on it could also probably negate the asymmetrical qualities and give you something closer to your Impact zone, but I wouldnt bank on it :0

Suddenly remembered that I have some of the details about the Impact Zone. Got them from Bill Orlikowski a couple of years ago.

"Specifications
16# - 3 part design, with a 2 component compound core
15# - 4 component design, with a 3 part multi density core
14#-12# 4 - part design, with a 3 component compound core
Reactive Urethane Cover Stock
Burgundy Sparkle Polished finish
Hook Potential: 18.5 - 10.5  (dull/shiny)
Typical Length: 4.5
Typical Backend: 11
RG Maximum:  2.620”
RG Minimum:  2.573”
RG Differential:  0.047”
Average RG:  5.6
Track Flare Potential: 9.2

Reaction Characteristics
Brunswick is pleased to introduce Impact Zoneâ„¢, an
all new addition to the most popular and best selling
reactive ball line in the world.  The Impact Zone uses an
all-new core system and features an exclusive urethane
formulation developed by Bayer Laboratories that
produces the highest RG/high flare reactive ball that
Brunswick has ever developed.  The Higher RG creates a
reaction that provides a smooth and straight front and mid
-lane trajectory with the strongest backend available from
any reactive ball."


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Regards,

jensm