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Title: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: BrunsNick on July 29, 2008, 10:01:15 PM: ZONE GO SMASHHHH!

www.brunsnick.com

Enjoy.... Twisted Fury Solid video is coming soon!

(server might be a little slow right now, be patient and I'm sure it'll pick up soon)
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Edited on 7/30/2008 6:02 AM
Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: dizzyfugu on July 30, 2008, 06:14:15 AM: Thank you, Nick. You mention that you scuffed the surface with a white pad - what's the reason? Had the ball been too squirty at OOB polish? Your SZ in the video still looks pretty shiny, though, and a very smooth reaction. Looks promising
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: BrunsNick on July 30, 2008, 06:18:00 AM: Our house has been testing new cleaners and lane oils over the last few months. Almost every ball comes back feeling slimey, so Factory Finish High Gloss has not been the surface of choice. White pad has been money.
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: dizzyfugu on July 30, 2008, 06:19:16 AM: Ah, cool. Thank you for the info
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: Metal_rules on July 30, 2008, 07:31:38 AM: hey brusnick --- do you think this ball would work on med dry conditions? or should i look at something else?
Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: on July 30, 2008, 09:52:21 AM: So THAT'S what caused the earthquake in southern California Tuesday!

The Smash will definitely handle anything from medium to drier shots depending on layout, surface prep, and of course, bowler versatility. (Dang that bowler versatility part!)

What do you think, Nick?

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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
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Edited on 7/30/2008 9:53 AM
Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: 300jd on July 30, 2008, 10:57:19 AM: looks like a hard hitting piece
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: cjh2839 on July 30, 2008, 11:00:49 AM: ball looks real good
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: Joe Jr on July 30, 2008, 11:15:49 AM: How this thing compare to the Original Inferno?
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: Dean Richards on July 30, 2008, 12:58:58 PM: From what I have seen most people have scuffed their swarms and polished their copperheads
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: BrunsNick on July 30, 2008, 01:13:43 PM: I think this ball is very similar to the Original Inferno remake in the Rico video, www.brunsnick.com/rico_inferno.html . As far as handling dry lanes, I think there are better choices in the lineup. The core in this ball creates a lot of torque.
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: dR3w on July 30, 2008, 01:24:09 PM: Is the Pap really in your ring finger (as shown in the video), or did you mean Pin?
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: Joe Jr on July 30, 2008, 01:27:34 PM: quote:
Is the Pap really in your ring finger (as shown in the video), or did you mean Pin?
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dR3w

"Some people are like slinkies, not really good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs."

The pin is in his ring finger, it's 4" from pin to pap which is marked with a white spot on the ball.
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: dR3w on July 30, 2008, 01:30:19 PM: quote:

The pin is in his ring finger, it's 4" from pin to pap which is marked with a white spot on the ball.

OK, I thought it was pointing to the ring finger, my bad.
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: on July 30, 2008, 03:06:54 PM: Quote
I think this ball is very similar to the Original Inferno remake in the Rico video, www.brunsnick.com/rico_inferno.html . As far as handling dry lanes, I think there are better choices in the lineup. The core in this ball creates a lot of torque.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. BrunsNick
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We all answer questions based on our own experience. Those of us whose rev rate is still in the "mortal range" might be able to use it on drier (not scorched) lanes as long as we can move left and throw right.

I understand the torque idea, but torque off Nick's hand and torque off my hand don't seem to look the same...

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Brunswick Amateur Staff
Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: Maine Man on July 30, 2008, 03:16:05 PM: quote:
From what I have seen most people have scuffed their swarms and polished their copperheads

I'm always up for having my copperhead polished!

BTW, nice vid Nick!
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: BrunsNick on July 30, 2008, 03:17:05 PM: I don't usually see the dry lanes some places do... I still think a shiny Swarm or Avalanche Pearl is a better choice for dry.
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. BrunsNick
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: on July 30, 2008, 04:17:35 PM: Nick,

I usaully don't see much "dry" either...

I have a question for you: Based on your experience so far with the Smash Zone and the Swarm, which ball is more angular off the breakpoint?

For me the Swarm is, but I'd be interested in your experience. Thanks.

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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Amateur Staff
Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: BrunsNick on July 30, 2008, 04:27:17 PM: For me... Smash. I have always seen more angularity from lower RG stuff.
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Title: Re: SMASH ZONE *VIDEO*
Post by: on July 30, 2008, 04:56:45 PM: Interesting... Thanks.

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Brunswick Amateur Staff