You actually sound like you're looking for something more along the lines of the Melee Jab, which is a strong symmetrical pearl that will give you good length and backend on fresher conditions, without overreacting too much. While the Brute is one of my favorites, I prefer it when there is a little bit more friction as the lanes break down, especially if you plan on using a skid-flip type layout. The Melee Jab will better suit you for something a little more versatile and cover a wider variety of patterns. If you don't want to wait for the 12/1 release date for the Jab, you could look at the Yeti Uncaged from Radical as well. Another strong symmetrical pearl that is very versatile.

Quote from: L3nn0n on November 21, 2014, 12:00:42 PM

You know what? When I went to my local pro shop and asked this very same question to the guy who works there he also recommended me the Melee Jab from Brunswick! He also told me about the Salute from Ebonite. But he told me that probably the Jab would suit me best because he also knows how I bowl and how I release the ball... So, what would you say is the biggest difference between the Jab and the Fire? (The fire was the 3rd ball he recommended me) he told me to forget about the tribal and the brute...

Thanks for your help man! i really appreciate it!

The Tribal Fire is more comparable to the Brute, as both are INTENDED for lighter to medium oil. And again, with balls INTENDED for light to medium, you're more likely to run into problems with over-under on fresh oil, especially considering you play straighter angles. And if your pro shop guy thinks the Brute won't fit, I'm surprised he doesn't feel the same way about the Fire. But considering he still thought the best choice was the Jab and he knows your game, then in my opinion, it's a no brainer to go with the Jab.

The Melee Jab would be a great choice.  The Brute and some of the other balls would probably be a little longer on the fresh than what your looking for. The new Score from Radical would be a good choice if you want to stick with an asymmetrical like your wicked siege or ruckus.

The Jab should work well on the fresh condition and still be playable on the breakdown as long as you move far enough in with it as the lanes start to dry out.  There isn't a ball out there that you can play exactly the same on the fresh as on the breakdown.   This is why they have other choices like the Brute for when the lanes start to get drier and you want to get back to the area you started in.  There isn't a ball to start up soon enough to make the pocket on the fresh condition but also go long enough to stay in the same spot and play them the same through the transition.   Such a ball would have to defy the laws of physics and that is why companies make a variety of balls.  If you want to do that you would need 2 balls not one.

Yes I believe it can. It looks to be a very versatile ball and I am very excited about it.  I am looking forward to testing mine first of the week when they come in.