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NOTHUMB

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Rampage makes me a believer
« on: September 25, 2005, 07:22:27 PM »
I bought the Punisher right at the end of last winter leagues. It was the first Brunswick ball I had bought in a few years. I had been scared away by every ball they released rolling earlier and earlier. The Punisher was the first ball (aside of the Power Groove) that I was convinced wouldnt do me in with the super early roll. I had avoided all the Infernos and new Zones. I tried the Punisher with a relatively predictable roll drilling. My only concern was the drilling would be a little too weak. I was apparently warranted with this concern. The ball rolled great when there was not too much head oil. With just a bit too much, I got too much squirt and the ball just wouldnt develop the right roll at the right times.

The Rampage does develop the right roll, seemingly all the time. It is the smoothest just that tick more that the Punisher wasnt. I have used it on a wide variety of lane conditions and also house conditions (old torn up wood to brand new synthetics). From medium dry to medium wet, this may be the most versatile ball Ive ever owned. I describe it to my friends as one of my the best house shot balls ever. It may not be great on a flood. It may also have other equipment that on specified shots is better. But for someone with hand, I cant think of anything better than this.

Ive had it for 1 month. I bowl 5 nights a week in 3 different houses. Simply put, Ive had the best month of my bowling life and I dont even start to blame myself for this good fortune. I blame Brunswick for coming up with the perfect piece of equipment for me. With the Rampage Ive shot 2 300s (one on really old wood---my first on wood), 2 800s in 3 days including my career high of 847, a 299, and an amount of confidence that Ive never experienced.

When people ask me what is so different about this ball, I can only come up with 1 thing and it was verified by a teammate of mine the other night. When playing the proper line, this ball doesnt overhit or underhit. Alot of balls roll great down the lane but because of their length or their "impressive" reaction, they cause bad entry angle. This ball doesnt look so special going down the lane but it just gets the job done.

Im not the kind of person who will come back and buy only Brunswick stuff from now on---but the Rampage will be the ball I stock my closet with.
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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2005, 09:19:27 AM »
Nothumb,

Nice shooting!!! How's your rampage laid out,pin & cg relation?Is your rampage on the box condition surface when you shot all your honor scores?

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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2005, 12:17:44 PM »
NOTHUMB, how is your Rampage drilled? (according to Brunswick's drilling chart) i don't quite understand the high tech drilling specs talk.

thanks
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NOTHUMB

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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2005, 11:47:40 PM »
Ok according to their chart (which thank god its there---otherwise I wouldnt know what to tell you guys), the drilling on my Rampage is closest to 2E. As far as drillings are concerned, they tend to affect me a little different than intended. According to Brunswick's charts the drilling I chose would be a maximum hook for high rev players. I am a high rev player but I have an inverted track (oil tracks close to my fingers but far away from my thumb). Therefore my pin is always located below my fingers to avoid being in my track. This ball Im sure could hook more. I have left it at box finish and have actually only even cleaned the surface once since I got it.

The ball is incredibly smooth and very predictable at the breakpoint---as long as I play enough head oil. I tried for 1 game to fight this ball in the ball track---I shot 167. I moved 2 arrows left and started slow-hooking the ball and shot 299. On a dead wall/THS, I dont see this ball doing much for someone with less hand. Someone with more hand who knows how to use oil to his advantage and create the proper angles, this ball will never disappoint.

The Pearl PK18 is excellent. I used to find with my old Danger Zone that when it would hit dry or the shot would break down even the slightest bit that I would be out of the carry zone almost immediately. I dont find that with thie ball because of how smooth it is at the break point.

I really cant say enough about this ball. I dont think its a stroker ball and until someone proves me wrong, I will continue to believe that. But Mr. Rev Player who likes playing inside on his house shot and just wants the perfect midrange ball---this is it.
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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2005, 12:36:17 AM »
Does anyone who has the Rampage, have the Goliath too? The reason I ask is because I loved my Punisher---I would like to try it with a different drilling. I thought that ball was ultra smooth. The Rampage for me is very smooth. There is a pronounced difference between the two. I am wondering, how pronounced the difference would be between a Goliath and a Rampage drilled similarly.
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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2005, 02:05:02 AM »
Ok, thats what I figured based on the coverstock. My current arsenal that I take everywhere is...

Big Blue Spare
Storm Razor Wire
Brunswick Rampage
Morich Mayhem

The Mayhem I use when the mids are just too snug for the Rampage or if the length of the pattern is just a little too much.

I have been amazed by the carry and pin reaction (one of the most important factors for me) in the Punisher and Rampage. Is it similar with the Goliath?

I guess Im wondering if the early roll takes away from the effectiveness of the weight block.
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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2005, 11:25:35 AM »
quote:
Does anyone who has the Rampage, have the Goliath too?


I had a Goliath until recently (long story involving ball damage;  I won't bore you with it).  I threw the Goliath in box condition, as well as at 2000 smooth, and at 400 with polish.  For me, the Goliath seemed to work best on conditions that were wet-dry from side to side;  I could use it even on a second-shift shot as long as there was oil to the left that I could move in to.

I know a lot of guys out here who will throw a polished Goliath on a condition where they need control.  For them, the Goliath is like a 21st century urethane equivalent;  a predictable ball path, with better hit than urethane.
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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2005, 02:59:09 AM »
The reason the Punisher wasnt a good step down for me was due to the drilling, not the ball itself. It would probably be a perfect step down if not for the dead roll drilling I put on it. Because of how tame the cover was, if the ball made its move early on the wrong condition it was pretty much done. I think Im going to redrill it with more of a control or arc drilling (which tends to give me a skid snap reaction---for some reason). When I do that I will let you know how it works for me. As it is, I tend to stay away from the track and play the oil no matter what, so the Punisher would only be an every once in awhile choice as far as equipment goes.
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Chris Green
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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2005, 03:43:20 AM »
Ok this ball is completly stupid...

Thursday night I shot another 300 with the Rampage. Ive owned the ball for exactly 1 month. I have plenty of honor scores and yet this ball, I think owns more of honor scores in a month than any other ball Ive owned. IN 1 MONTH!!! Thats outrageous. Ive used my Razor Wire 1 time in that month. Ive used my Mayhem a few times. Ive been effective with both---but cant seem to shoot an honor score with either.

3 300s
2 800s
1 299
1 11 in a row

Ok, ok Im convinced---Ill stock up a couple.
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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2005, 07:46:19 AM »
I just had mine punched up yesterday, courtesy of Next Level PS (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=10/27820384429.jpg&s=x10). I figured to buy a 14# and use it when the shot breaks down.

So I waited for last night's league to finish and began to practice. THIS BALL DOES NOT DISAPPOINT I threw it from 18 to 5 much harder than I can with a 15 pounder and it came back. I even tried swinging it; left a few ten pins but I was satisfied. I invited two of my friends to try it out and they were blown away. I even made videos of them with my digital camera. I'm gonna try to put them up soon. Oh I can't wait til my Sunday Morning league!
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Mr Bass

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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2005, 08:32:41 PM »
Ok here are my boys throwing the Rampage. Sean threw it with one hand since he has a tiny thumb and my thumbhole is was too big for him. He threw 10 in a row at one point, then left a ringing 10 pin...

And Spanky has been throwing two-handed since he was a kid. I think he shot over 750 when he was 10 even made the local newspaper.

http://media.putfile.com/Sean2
http://media.putfile.com/Spanky229

Quicktime required. If anyone knows how to change video formats or video players on Putfile please send a message

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"Maybe those Ebonite balls hit too hard. They're too good" -Jason Couch after leaving a stone 8 pin
"Yeah but the Brunswick ones get all ten though" -Brad Angelo
¡Viva la nación!

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P1atinumGQ

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Re: Rampage makes me a believer
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2005, 04:00:35 AM »
Wow Bass, those are some dryyy lanes. Nice reaction from the Rampage though.
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