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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: MARKER on April 13, 2010, 12:01:26 PM

Title: Looking for go to ball to replace Absolute
Post by: MARKER on April 13, 2010, 12:01:26 PM

I am looking for a go to ball to replace my Absolute Inferno.  I haven't bowled in two years, so I want to use this spring and summer, maybe take some lessons and hopefully learn to throw the ball better.  

So the arsenal would look something like this.

1.  Strike Zone ( need to rejuvenate) or Blast Zone (needs to be drilled)

2.  Ball to replace Absolute Inferno (I would like this not to be asymmetric)

3.  Punisher

4.  Target Zone for spares

You can look at my profile for how these balls are drilled, my bowling style, etc.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

I would not replace the AI only it is 15lbs and everything else has become 14lbs which is easier for me to handle.

Marker

Title: Re: Looking for go to ball to replace Absolute
Post by: J_Mac on April 13, 2010, 08:05:04 PM

Are you looking for NIB 14# or a slightly used single drill AI?

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Title: Re: Looking for go to ball to replace Absolute
Post by: RandyO on April 13, 2010, 08:05:56 PM

I tried for a long time to find an AI "equivalent" and there's nothing identical. I did find the Wild Thing to be "close" IF you give it a similar surface preparation.

Title: Re: Looking for go to ball to replace Absolute
Post by: J_Mac on April 13, 2010, 08:15:50 PM

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I tried for a long time to find an AI "equivalent" and there''s nothing identical. I did find the Wild Thing to be "close" IF you give it a similar surface preparation.

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There was a ball manufactured by Brunswick for the overseas market (US ACT is the brand) that is fairly close to being an AI.


http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/hikoyan300/imgs/7/a/7aa6995d.jpg

I have a 14# Pleiades that I can part with if you''d be interested.  Someone close to Brunswick told me that the cover on this ball is Activator +.

Marker, PM me if you''re interested...

Edited on 4/13/2010 8:23 PM

Title: Re: Looking for go to ball to replace Absolute
Post by: on April 14, 2010, 01:05:02 AM

I''d try the Wild Thing. They seem to be more affordable now than ever. One of the best THS balls I''ve ever thrown...


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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
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The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.

Edited on 4/14/2010 7:48 AM

Title: Re: Looking for go to ball to replace Absolute
Post by: 9orbetter on April 14, 2010, 09:16:49 AM

Overseas release of the AI is called the Prime Zone. If u can't find one on ebay or BR, try calling the Brunswick booth in Reno. They have them in stock when I was there in March.
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Title: Re: Looking for go to ball to replace Absolute
Post by: UpstateProShopChris on April 14, 2010, 02:24:04 PM

Lane is correct...the Wild Thing would be a great replacement and an awesome house shot ball!
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Upstate Pro Shop
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Vise Regional Staff

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Title: Re: Looking for go to ball to replace Absolute
Post by: MARKER on April 15, 2010, 04:27:15 PM

Thanks for the responses.


Mark