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SUNDEVIL23

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Rampage Equivalent
« on: April 30, 2008, 01:17:21 AM »
I have had my BVP Rampage for two years now and i am in the market for a new ball. What bowl does Brunswick put out now that is as close to a Rampage as you can get?
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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2008, 09:18:20 AM »
The Rampage is still in production. Why change if that's what you want?

OR...

Be patient and see BrunsRico below.
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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2008, 09:35:10 AM »
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The upgrade, replacement for the Rampage will be released VERY soon.
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Still hoping for Activator pearl with the Rocket core...
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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2008, 09:45:41 AM »
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Still hoping for Activator pearl with the Rocket core...


I like the sound of that!

I want Activator and Activator+ on everything!
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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2008, 09:51:25 AM »
It would IMHO be a killer combo, and in the BVP line a really great offer. Despite this, Activator pearl has been missing in the line-up for some time, and with a not-so-strong low RG core, this could be the winner of the next season...? Well, let's see
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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2008, 10:55:33 AM »
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Still hoping for Activator pearl with the Rocket core...
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God damn it! I can see myself blowing all my 2009 bowling balls budget this summer!

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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2008, 01:13:02 PM »
Mmm, Activator Pearl goodness
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mrbowlingnut

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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2008, 01:21:24 PM »
Just make the absolute inferno and put a BVP logo on it done!!
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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2008, 03:07:20 PM »
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Still hoping for Activator pearl with the Rocket core...


Patience is a VIRTUE and/or watch what you hope for...
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How much different would that be than the Original Inferno?
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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2008, 03:51:44 PM »
Mr. Hamlin,
The new replacement is creating quite a "buzz" around here. When are you going to spill the beans?


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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2008, 05:56:50 AM »
Yes Mr. Hamlin, quite a loud "buzz" in this section is being created.
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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2008, 08:44:06 AM »
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How much different would that be than the Original Inferno?


I'd say only slight differences - I'd assume, if you place an Activator Pearl +  Rocket Core ball, polished, side by side with an OI with same drilling etc., the difference will only be small.
I'd expect the OI to go a touch longer and then rev up harder on the back end, making it look a bit more angular. The BVP ball should look a little more "even", in direct comparison, due to the slightly smaller differential and higher RG (still a low RG core) - a tad stronger than a Rampage, falling in-between them.

Just for fun, my idea (OI in brackets, comparison based on the OI Activator "status"


Imaginary "BVP XY"

Coverstock: Activator Pearl Reactive
Color: TBD - how about Yellow/Orange/Gunmetal Pearl?
Hardness: 77-79
Factory Finish: High Gloss Polish

Core Dynamics
RG Max:  2.534"      (2.513")
RG Min:  2.489"      (2.463")
RG Diff: 0.045"      (0.050")
RG Avg: 3.3          (2.6)

Performance
Hook Potential: 110  (115)
Length: 105          (105)
Breakpoint Shape: 80 (80)

Comparison Chart position: ~M 10?


Could become a new benchmark ball in the Brunswick line-up, because it is so "middle of the road" and should be an option for a wide range of users.

Let's hope... (*sigh*)
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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2008, 09:07:36 AM »
There's also the name "Copperhead" buzzing around here? Anyone has infos or where to put this rumor? Could it be the Rampage replecement - and after spiders at Hammer we are going to to see snakes from Brunswick? After the Sidewinder, that could make sense, but it is still funny. Reptiles instead of BVPs?
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earlthepearle

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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2008, 09:11:51 AM »
The "Radical Inferno" in my opinion is the closest thing to your Rampage. Both give good length....Radical may have a little more pop on the back.

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baer300

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Re: Rampage Equivalent
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2008, 09:26:52 AM »
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There's also the name "Copperhead" buzzing around here? Anyone has infos or where to put this rumor? Could it be the Rampage replecement - and after spiders at Hammer we are going to to see snakes from Brunswick? After the Sidewinder, that could make sense, but it is still funny. Reptiles instead of BVPs?


Guess we will just have to wait and see. The wait will be worth it.
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