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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: BrunsMike on September 18, 2006, 10:36:54 AM

Title: New Release due out in December
Post by: BrunsMike on September 18, 2006, 10:36:54 AM: From my pro shop owner whos trying to form up a pro-am tournament later in the winter he wants to do a deal for the newest brunswick release. Well hes trying to see what the newest ball will be at that time, Brunswick will not say what the new ball name will be just yet. All they say is it will be a new ball in the Zone Line. I feel pretty confidant with the information I got from him as he usually keeps me up todate on all the brunswick gear. Im saving up for it now.

Just posting so those of you who are looking for a new ball this winter will have something to save up for. Just keep your eyes open.
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Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 186
Thur. Nite Ave: 207
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: jr_300 on September 18, 2006, 06:51:17 PM: im thinkin a zone with an older core.. heard it from a rep at a expo.. possibly.
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Jr
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n!
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: BrunsMike on September 18, 2006, 07:14:16 PM: I wouldnt be surprised to see an Impulse Zone coverstock with an older core. Only time will tell.
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Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 186
Thur. Nite Ave: 207
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: MegaMav on September 18, 2006, 07:17:00 PM: "Older" meaning symmetric core?
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: jr_300 on September 18, 2006, 07:28:14 PM: older as in before i was born older.. which was 16 years ago... i went to a expo with conspirator and he can vouch for me on this that larry verble said that possibly an older core will be put in with a new cover and be introduced into the zone line. the possibilities of this being true are slim to none.. but theres always that chance.. we'll just have to wait and see.
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Jr
Â¡Viva la naciÃ³n!

Edited on 9/18/2006 7:21 PM
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: BrunsMike on September 18, 2006, 07:46:06 PM: quote:
I wonder if they'll pull out a Solid version of Octane to replace the strike zone.

I highly doubt brunswick will use their brand new Octane cover on any ball of the Zone line just yet. With the new cover technology, I would not be shocked to see Activator cover stocks to start seeing their way to the zone line now. Maybe an original Zone Proactive or danger zone core with activator or activator plus??
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Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 186
Thur. Nite Ave: 207
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: smash8-10split on September 18, 2006, 07:46:09 PM: with all the success with the red zone, could they top that ball? I hope so. It would be a disappointment to see a so-so ball be released with such high expectations
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amf300, all the way!
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: strikestriketapped on September 18, 2006, 07:47:03 PM: I don't think the Strike Zone will be replaced, most likely the Vapor Zone. However, I don't think anything will be replaced, just something added for light oil.
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"Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true."
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: BrunsMike on September 18, 2006, 07:50:47 PM: quote:
with all the success with the red zone, could they top that ball? I hope so. It would be a disappointment to see a so-so ball be released with such high expectations
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amf300, all the way!

Look at the Radical! That ball was hyped up and it turned out to be a love/hate relationship. Not many people have liked the ball that I have seen. The few that do like it absolutely love it. 2 guys in my area have bought it and used it for a few weeks to only sell it to another bowler, the new owner used it for 2-3 weeks to sell it again! I had the chance to get both for $80 but I didnt have a job at the time. With my new job I will be getting a red zone maybe a radical inferno.
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Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 186
Thur. Nite Ave: 207
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: BrunsMike on September 18, 2006, 07:52:15 PM: quote:
I don't think the Strike Zone will be replaced, most likely the Vapor Zone. However, I don't think anything will be replaced, just something added for light oil.
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"Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true."

So basically a ball to replace the Zone Classic since it has been discontinued.
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Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 186
Thur. Nite Ave: 207
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: ChrispyBrownies on September 18, 2006, 08:13:14 PM: New Inferno!!!
hehe, j/k radical too new.
But here are some REAL suggestions for the future(no towering inferno or disco inferno).

Smoldering Inferno- Something For the Drier lanes. Maybe some smokin characteristics. My smokin seemes to handle dryness better than any other inferno.

Sizzlin Inferno- Solid Octane cover, some core(?)

OutRAGING Inferno- A newer, more controllabe raging inferno. Maybe It was just me, But the raging plain out stunk. Because of it, I no longer like particles.

Inferno Re-Lit- dee dee dee, bring the OI back. . .

Real suggestions here. . .and I made them all up in algebra class today too.
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Its hard to play with an inferno and not get burned. Last time I threw my inferno, the opposing bowler definitely got burned.

Since I only throw Infernos, just call me the Flamethrower.

Pimpin ain't easy-it's mandatory.

This is 10% luck, 20% skill, 15% concentrated power of will, 5% pleasure, 50% pain, and 100% reason to remember the name
-Fort Minor

-A War does not determine who is right, but who is left.
-The fastest way to end a war is to lose.
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: ChrispyBrownies on September 18, 2006, 08:14:27 PM: btw, Vapor sure as he11 wont be replaced, that thing is a hit around here. Was thinking about getting one myself acutally...
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Its hard to play with an inferno and not get burned. Last time I threw my inferno, the opposing bowler definitely got burned.

Since I only throw Infernos, just call me the Flamethrower.

Pimpin ain't easy-it's mandatory.

This is 10% luck, 20% skill, 15% concentrated power of will, 5% pleasure, 50% pain, and 100% reason to remember the name
-Fort Minor

-A War does not determine who is right, but who is left.
-The fastest way to end a war is to lose.
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: BrunsMike on September 18, 2006, 08:23:32 PM: No point in discontinuing the Vapor Zone yet, the pro shop I got this new ball information at is still selling 3-5 vapor zones a week yet. The Vapor Zone for brunswick is like Ebonites The One! I have 2 right now and I want to buy 1 more undrilled for future use or possibly hold on to for value assets In 2-3 years when they are discontinued people will want to find 1 with 1 drilling or NIB.
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Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 186
Thur. Nite Ave: 207
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: BrunsMike on September 18, 2006, 08:31:35 PM: You do make a point that I over looked! Look at the Vapor Zone, Absolute Inferno Cover Stock. My fault for overlooking that fact. I do think its time the zone line has another Particle cover in the line up since the Impulse Zone was discontinued a while back. Retro Zone?!
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Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 186
Thur. Nite Ave: 207
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: J_Mac on September 18, 2006, 10:22:29 PM: Well, if they want to use an older core and put it in the Zone line they better do what they did to the Danger Zone core and make it asymmetrical somehow.

If they don't, they risk disappointing many loyal Big B bowlers. Though, I will admit that a lot of us have wanted to see the Activator coverstocks used on a non-Inferno symmetrical core.
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"A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice." Bill Cosby
"Never argue with an idiot. They bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: coltfoet5 on September 18, 2006, 10:30:53 PM: quote:
New Inferno!!!
hehe, j/k radical too new.
But here are some REAL suggestions for the future(no towering inferno or disco inferno).

Smoldering Inferno- Something For the Drier lanes. Maybe some smokin characteristics. My smokin seemes to handle dryness better than any other inferno.

Sizzlin Inferno- Solid Octane cover, some core(?)

OutRAGING Inferno- A newer, more controllabe raging inferno. Maybe It was just me, But the raging plain out stunk. Because of it, I no longer like particles.

Inferno Re-Lit- dee dee dee, bring the OI back. . .

Real suggestions here. . .and I made them all up in algebra class today too.
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Its hard to play with an inferno and not get burned. Last time I threw my inferno, the opposing bowler definitely got burned.

Since I only throw Infernos, just call me the Flamethrower.

Pimpin ain't easy-it's mandatory.

This is 10% luck, 20% skill, 15% concentrated power of will, 5% pleasure, 50% pain, and 100% reason to remember the name
-Fort Minor

-A War does not determine who is right, but who is left.
-The fastest way to end a war is to lose.

Sizzling inferno was an idea from brunswick back when the scorchin came out. It was between Sizzlin' and Scorchin
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4-300s, 1-836, Bowl for RVC, Top bowling school in Rockford!
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: TheDude on September 18, 2006, 11:14:02 PM: Multi-color particle. they want to show off there ablitity to produce multi- color particle balls.

I'll put money on it, if it's solid particle or particle pearl. stronger or sharper ambush.
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Roto-Grip Star Proshop
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Montreal, Quebec.
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: dizzyfugu on September 19, 2006, 01:55:31 AM: My bet would also be on a particle Zone. According to MoRich rumors there is a particle pearl ball coming soon, and with the lack of particle equipment in the higher performnace ranks of the Brunswick assortment, this would make some sense to me. Probably a 2 color ball?

Additionally, there would be space for a lighter condition Zone ball. But with the Punisher, the Smokin' Inferno and the Radical Inferno around, the only selling point would be the core, not a true gap it might fill. Bad chances, I'd say, unless the Smokin' is discontinued to open the space. Then, the Activator Advance would become "available" to the Zone line. That one, with the higher RG core from the Impulse Zone...?

I do not think that we will see Activator Maxx too soon on a Zone ball, as well as Octane. BTW, it could be that the Octane formulation is limited to a pearl material. From its characteristics on the lane, I think a solid version would not work very well as an oil option. IMHO, this "role" is filled by the Activator Maxx material.

Let's wait and see.
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Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: RSalas on September 19, 2006, 10:27:24 AM: quote:
im thinkin a zone with an older core.. heard it from a rep at a expo.. possibly.

You may be on to something there...
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...formerly "The Curse of Dusty," and "PoÃ¶ter BoÃ¶f" before that...
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: sdbowler on September 19, 2006, 10:40:03 AM: quote:
Wow this is an original thought. The 1000th zone ball. Can you say, put it to bed and think up a new line of balls.

I guess Brunswick can't think of a new original line name.
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Speaking the truth you only wish you would write.

Why would you change the name of the line after selling so well for so many years? How long has the F150 been around? I don't see Ford changing the name of the truck. It is a popular line of balls that sells well it is about name recognition, and people know the Zone line of balls.
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Brunswick
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: BrunsMike on September 19, 2006, 09:17:00 PM: Guys, I expect some Brunswick haters to post their crap on every post thats made. The best we all can do is ignore what they say.
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Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 186
Thur. Nite Ave: 207
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: silverwing on September 20, 2006, 11:56:45 AM: Hey guys,

This summer, when I was at a trade show, Bill Orlikowsky was there and he kinda let it slip on the new Zone ball. He said they're looking into replacing the Strike Zone. I asked him if they were going to put the Activator Max cover on a Zone ball, and he said it is a definate possibility. All I can say is the Activator Max cover on a Zone core would be AWESOME!
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: BallsDeep on September 20, 2006, 12:37:27 PM: I highly doubt they would replace anything, ecept perhaps the strike. The Vapor is still safe. I actually doubt that they will even do this, there still is not a ball that has truely replaced the Classic, and I personally don't feel as though they could release a ball without adressing that issue. I figure that it will be what I predicted for their last release. Zone core with activator advance. If its not this they will probably alter the core. The zone core is a great one, but it has been out for a while and could use an update. If they use other technology I doubt it will be straight up old core, rather they may use an old core and modify it to make it asymetrical, like they did with the danger zone core and the zone asym core.

Please Brunswick don't come out with a polished vapor. (I'm only half joking)
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Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: BOWL119 on September 20, 2006, 06:57:03 PM: Quote

2) replacement for the Strike Zone. the ball seems to have run its course, even though its an amazing ball and i absolutely love mine

Have to agree with you there.
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T.J.

BOWLING IS FUN NO MATTER WHAT YOU SCORE. BUT A 300 IS ALWAYS NICE.

STRIKE ZONE & PYRO. STAND 15 AND THROW 10 OUT TO 5 AND SMASH THE POCKET. AT LEAST THAT IS THE PLAN OF THE NIGHT...
Title: Re: New Release due out in December
Post by: Lillen on September 22, 2006, 01:09:27 AM: USBC Approved Bowling Balls:

Brunswick     Digital Fuze     Aug-'06
Brunswick    Express Zone H    Aug-'06
Brunswick    Red Alert Edge    Aug-'06
Brunswick    Red Crown 2    Aug-'06
Brunswick    Red Crown 3    Aug-'06
Brunswick    Offense Zone Red/Yellow Pearl    Aug-'06
Brunswick    Offense Zone Teal/Orange Pearl    Aug-'06