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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: bowlingball.com reviews by Tony Ruocco 11/05/2008 10:28 ( stars)

1 of 3 people found this review helpful.


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    215
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Tweener
PAP    5 1/8 right 1/8 up
 

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MaxXX Zone, the ball to go to when you're looking for the Max.

Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 6"
Mass Bias Position - n/a
CG Placement - center of grip
Balance Hole - none

Surface Preparation - 4000 grit Abralon on Haus machine for about 20 minutes (there is no polish on this ball)

What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
A few of the last Brunswick balls I tested tended to give me a real bad over/under ball reaction. In the past I have used traditional recommended layouts for these balls. Lately I have been doing a lot of our ball tests using this layout. It tends to help smooth out the ball motion while still allowing for plenty of hook down lane.

All we have heard about the MaxXX Zone is that it hooks. Judging by the way the cover stock looked out of the box I would have agreed without even seeing the ball go down the lane. We immediately thought it would be best to smooth out the 600 grit wet sand finish with some 4000 grit Abralon. After about 20 minutes in the Haus resurfacing machine with 4000 grit Abralon we found the ball to appear shiny as if we polished it. As I stated above there is no polish on this ball. The cover just smoothed out so much that it appears shiny. This was very common a few years ago for ball companies to use really high grit abrasives from the factory and it gave the ball a polished look with the texture of a matte or dull ball.


What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
We only had time to do a little testing with this ball. We will do more in the next few days and update if need be. From what I saw right away I like the ball motion. It definitely was smooth through off my hand, I attribute this to the cover preparation. Down lane the ball made a very sharp move off the friction and hit extremely hard.

In the next few days I will test this ball more and maybe play with the cover to get it closer to box finish and see what that does.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Kenny Lawson @ Aloma Bowl Pro Shop 11/05/2008 15:03 ( stars)

5 of 7 people found this review helpful.


 
Being a big fan of the Brunswick Smash Zone I was very excited to get my hands on this ball. Brunswick's MaxXX Zone core uses the same inner core shape as the Smash Zone. However, the weight distribution between the inner core and outer core has been adjusted to raise the overall RG. I Drilled mine 5" from my pap @ 45* without an extra hole and a finish of 4000 abralon and no polish. The first thing I noticed was how strong it picked up in the mid-lanes with out losing its back end punch. For me this ball is about 5 boards stronger than my Smash Zone. It gave me more area when the lanes were fresh, but as the lanes broke down I had chased the shot in and could still get the ball to recover and give strong continuous motion through the pin deck. The MaxXX Zone is a very strong yet versatile ball. When you need that little extra on tight lane conditions you should give strong consideration to this ball.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Ormond pro shop manager 06/12/2009 18:37 ( stars)

2 of 3 people found this review helpful.


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    220
Ball Speed    Fast
Style    Tweener
 
The Brunswick Maxx Zone has the plazma cover with 600 wet sand.With this combo it gives you a strong roll in oil. If you bowl in tougher lanes or you are bowling in sport league you need this ball.
Ormond Pro Shop Manager
ormond@bowlingball.com


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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Ormond pro shop manager 05/21/2010 18:03 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    220
Ball Speed    Fast
Style    Tweener
 
The Maxxx Zone will not last very long at this price.If you need a ball for sport league or heavy oil The Maxxx Zone with the new PlaZma coverstock will clear the fronts and provide maximum traction in the mid and the back-ends even on the tightest lane conditions..
Ormond Pro Shop Manager
ormond@bowlingball.com


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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: astroskg 12/08/2008 13:57 ( stars)

7 of 7 people found this review helpful.


 
got this ball as a birthday gift wife let me order it but then made me wait 2 weeks to drill and use it . let me say it was worth the wait . i am a stroker and shoot on lanes with med to heavy oil, my usual shot was 3 and 1 on my older black widow but after my house changed the oil pattern it wouldn't come back till late in the second game and even then was iffy. the Maxx i am shooting pretty much the same shot and boy does it come back can't say i have had any problems when it dry's up just adjust a board or two left and put 10 in the pit i carry a 207 average and only bowl in one league sub occasionally but have shot several 260 games with this ball and feel it will be the one to get my 300 with . can't seem to get all 12 in the same game but have shot 14-16 strikes in a row several times . this ball is great and doesn't seem to get all oiled up like my old widow did. would i recommend this ball. ... well only to friends who want to step up there game and not spend all there off time with ball maintenance

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: hoser094 02/05/2009 22:45 ( stars)

4 of 5 people found this review helpful.


 
This ball is good for what it is, and that is a very soft shell wrapped around a good core. As with all soft heavy hooking balls it doesn't hit real hard but hard hitting is not everything. This ball must be played straight down and in. Any left to right and it WILL NOT turn the corner. I am a high speed 220+ ave bowler who is honest about the equipment I buy. I love Brunswick and think this ball has its place in the bag. I gave this ball a 4 because it will hook in heavy oil and is consistent. What else can you really ask?

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: facingdoubt@yahoo.com 11/27/2008 14:23 ( stars)

3 of 5 people found this review helpful.


 
I'm a 170-175 average bowler, I bowl in two leagues (one sanctioned, one fun league) I don't practice really (too expensive). I'd have to say i'm a tweener (Not quite Cranker, not quite a stroker). My old shot was throwing straight on at the 10 board and letting it hook at the end.

I recently changed my shot now to where I stand at the 30 board and throw at the 15-20 board.

I bought this ball because I wasn't getting the results I wanted out of my equipment.

All I can say is this ball is phenomenal! My first time throwing it I threw a 620, the 2nd time I threw it, I rolled a 651!

To me, this ball is forgiving because if I throw it out to far to the right it usually bites back, sometime to hard but it my delivery not the ball. If I throw it too far to the left it usually holds and goes brooklyn.

Previously, I had bad issues with leaving splits. Not anymore! This is the best ball I have ever bought and I highly recommend it!


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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Scraps87 01/24/2009 19:10 ( stars)

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.


 
This ball is amazing! The Maxx Zone ball was exactly what I was looking for. First matte finish ball I have purchased and wasn't disappointed. If you need a heavy oil ball, this is the one to buy. Love it!!

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Capt K 06/06/2009 22:38 ( stars)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    200
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Stroker
PAP    4 1/4 x 1 1/8
 
Finally a bowling ball for the rest of us. Ever notice how the vast majority of bowing balls are designed for the “power-player� A “cranker†dude who throws the ball with 300 to 500 RPMs at 20 MPH. Ever see a ball demo video that wasn’t thrown by a cranker from the left side of the lane to the right side with a huge banana hook back to the pocket? Ever notice that most of the ball description state “increased length†so that a high rev player’s hook will not start until the backend of the lane. Well, the MaxXX Zone is for those of us who have trouble making the ball hook enough. This ball can be thrown by a low rev stroker with a down and in shot and get a good hook reaction. Right out of the box a low rev, high speed or combination of low rev and high speed player that normally has trouble getting the ball to hook will get a good reaction. The ball will start hooking early in mid-lane with it 660 girt surface and continue through the backend with great pin reaction. Power-players are the ones that would have to do surface work to reduce the hooking ability of the ball or increase length. It seems that most balls are designed to skid to the backend (while spinning like a car tire on ice) then flip direction once dry wood is reached -- all well and good for the power-players, but for the average Joe out there a ball that grips the lane early and start hooking ASAP is a thing of beauty. It is getting very hard to find a ball like this and I hope more will discover the MaxXX Zone. I have bowled over 40 games with it and yes, it does hook.



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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: kennyb0324 11/17/2008 20:04 ( stars)

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I took the surface up to 1000 with some polish. This gave me excellent length for such an aggressive ball. I threw it at 1000 dull and it was too much ball after 5 frames. I have this with a short pin with the pin below the fingers with the cg out 45 degrees. I was afraid this drilling would cause the ball to roll out. Not the case here, it had continuous motion throughout. This ball hits extremely hard, hooks extremely hard, and it just a great ball. Thank goodness, that Twisted Fury Solid just doesn't compare.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: LeftyForTheWin 04/06/2011 23:11 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Left Handed
Experience    Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League Average    202
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Stroker
 
Out of the box this ball was amazing! It hits like a truck, and it is nice knowing that all I have to do is get it to the pocket. I used the ball in out-of-the-box condition for about a year, and just recently it needed some sprucing up as it lost some of its reaction. Everyone throws the ball different, but this ball carried me to a 299 game. Until then I had never had more than the front 7, and the last shot I got a board right and left a 6 pin. This ball will react just how you throw it, and I am glad I bought it.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: cranker437 12/09/2010 18:23 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
Experience    Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League Average    220
Sport Shot Average    187
Ball Speed    Fast
Style    Cranker
 
I'm a 172 to 200 avg bowler depending on the the lanes and i have say this ball is great!! I stand about the 35 board and crank this thing out to the 11 board and let it slide out to 5 board and this ball comes back every time. my speed is about 20.8 to 22.9 mph and I've let guys that throw 11 to 15 mph throw it and every person has loved this ball. i have it drilled aggressive and to hook late. this ball works on the heaviest to medium oil depending on your throw, I've used this on every type of shot from sport to tournament to house shot and it does it all. definitely a ball to carry in the bag where ever you go!!

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: lmcroan 05/31/2010 11:41 ( stars)


 
New to bowling, first ball. Had it drilled for fingers. Was told the ball was a heavy oil ball, but the lanes we bowl at simi dry. Since i do not have alot of rotation on the ball it is perfect for me. This ball was exactly what i wanted, destroys the pins and looks good doing it.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: OLDPHART 05/25/2010 00:25 ( stars)


 
OUR LOCAL PRO SHOP HAS A NEW OWNER AND THEY DON\\\'T HAVE A \\\"FITTING\\\" BALL FOR PITCH. I HAD THE OTHER ONE I BOUGHT DRILLED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND IT PUT A NICE KNOT ON MY THUMB. SO WHEN I GO UP TO \\\"LAS VEGAS\\\" FOR THE MILITARY TOURNEY, I\\\'LL HAVE IT DRILLED UP THERE. THEN I HOPE TO GIE THIS BALL A ONE RATING. I SHOULD THEN BE ABLE TO HAVE THE NEW LOCAL PRO SHOP PLUG AND MATCH THE PITCHES FOR MY OTHER BALLS I BOUGHT FROM YOU PEOPLE.
BUD BROTSCH, SATISFIED CUSTOMER


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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Outlaw Mike T 05/11/2010 23:51 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Left Handed
Experience    Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League Average    213
Sport Shot Average    194
Ball Speed    Fast
Style    Tweener
 
This is the ball I use for medium shots mostly and it does the job for me.Has its moments on heavy oil and sport patterns but overall a ball that has a place in the bag.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Stingray 04/15/2010 13:00 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    218
Sport Shot Average    189
Ball Speed    Fast
Style    Tweener
PAP    5" x 1/2 up
 
Actually ordered this ball last year before my PBA exp. league and Vegas Nationals. Drilled it pin down to get it rolling early and it was OK but nothing special with the OOB cover. Decided to shine it up with 1000 polish for league on our THS. WOW it made a HUGE difference. Playing outside 10 to 5 and it really turns the corner and destroys the rack. Was averaging 230 + and the ball cracked out above the finger hole. Sent it back to BB.Com and promptly recieved a new one. Thanks guys. Love this ball.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Soilwork113 04/02/2009 14:31 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    187
Ball Speed    Medium
 
i've had this ball for about 3 months now, and can i tell you my average kept going up and up...i used to be about a 175 ave bowler on my sanctioned league, pretty heavy oil...since i got this ball my average went up to about 185 to 190. i bowl a pretty straight ball from the right and let it curve into the pocket, but with this ball i started to start mid lane and throw out to the right gutter and let it come back...it smacks the pocket pretty hard and if i dont get it out far enough it holds pretty nice to the point it hits the pocket or hits a dry spot and goes jersey.

.......i would say if you are a beginner in throwing a hook and ur equipment now isnt getting there, this ball is right for you.......


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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: pinjkflyd4 04/02/2009 13:06 ( stars)


 
I picked this ball, because I needed something to roll on very oily old wood lanes. Simply, the ball didn't produce. Too much slide, even when thrown slower.

Gives a little more break than my Ultimate Inferno on regular lanes. Speed must be consistent to get the same breaking motion, the ball will give inconsistent results if your speed isn't constant. Still looking for a good breaking ball.


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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: bowlerdude 03/27/2009 15:10 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    180
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Tweener
 
Bought this ball about a month or so ago, took it out i was stoked with the way it reacts. This is by far the best ball I have thrown great pin action. I use to throw alot of splits but not since i got this ball. The only problem i have is leaving a few ten pins not the balls fault its mine. Ever since throwing this ball my average has went up 15 pins. I highly recommend this ball it works perfect for heavy oil and also believe it or not it works really well on dryer lanes too.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: payad91 03/24/2009 09:24 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    170
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Tweener
 
maxxx zone is the perfect ball that i have ever use before. since before i had problems on leaving 10 pin, split n other common matters. Since i drilled my maxxx zone, i had no problem n i really satisfy the ball reaction, clear all the pins, bring down the 10 pin, great hook. Furthermore, it also a great ball on heavy lane. i recommend this ball to bowlers to improve their average n get high score in tournaments. great ball from brunswick.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Pin-Nemesis900 03/05/2009 14:00 ( stars)


 
Got this ball mid-febuary and let me tell you.. This ball is amazing as it just chews through any oil pattern out there. Another big thing is that this ball is very consistent at its breakpoint and all that jazz. I own the first fury and wasn't so impressed by the inconsistancies of the ball. However this ball has yet to let me down. I have bowled 70 or so games with it so far and still maintain an average around 195 or so. Now i just need to work with my mechanics for perfection...

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: acesfull2k9 02/08/2009 12:18 ( stars)


 
I am a novice bowler. Before starting league this winter, I probably hadn't bowled more than a dozen games in my life and my average of 114 bespeaks of this. I had been using a Rawhammer Toxic with decent reaction, but nothing whatsoever could have prepared me for what the Maxxx did. The first night I used it in my league after drilling, I bowled my three highest games consecutively.. a 185, a 197, and a 209. This ball explodes when it hits the pocket, and has a nice and predictable break to it. You hit your mark on release and good things will happen. I can recommend this ball without and hesitation for beginners like me, and you will see a great improvement to your scores immediately!

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: JeffsInControl 12/09/2008 17:48 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
Experience    Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League Average    225
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Tweener
 
Average: 196

I've gotten the BVP Rampage, Storm T-Road Pearl and Hammer No Mercy and NOTHING hooks like the new Brunswick Maxxx Zone. I absolutly love the way this ball rolls. I've used this ball on dry conditions and the result was extreme entry angle. I ended the game with at least 3 solid 9's, but that's not the balls fault. It reacted so well of the dry that I haven't left a 10 pin in like the last 8 games I've bowled with this ball. I bowled on heavy oil conditions and it was smooth through the fronts and finish with lots of power and backend. I HIGHLY recommend this ball to anyone and the price is UNBEATABLE. This is THE best ball I've ever throw.


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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: URBUGB8 11/07/2008 12:01 ( stars)


 
I punched this ball up last night. I wasn\'t able to use it until middle of the second game. It was perfect for when the oil started to carry-down. This ball drove right threw it and hit hard. Another great ball. I am really impressed with all of the new products Brunswick has released.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: cdizzle317 02/20/2009 13:50 ( stars)

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.


 
OMG this ball is an awesome ball. I used to throw a toxic raw hammer that hooked when i got it but like every other ball started to get old and not hook at all really. Once i got this ball drilled it was like having a tornado hit the pins and just blasting them to smitherines. Im 14 and carry a 185 average and bowl in a youth league on saturday mornings. My high game with this ball so far since i've only bowled with it for 2 days is a 258. And im improving. But i would highly recomend this ball for anyone who is having trouble getting their bowling ball to finish through the pocket and knock all ten pins down. Well this is the ball for you if you dont want to see that 10 pin standing, and i think everybody knows what i'm talking about!

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: iWannaGoPro 05/25/2010 11:48 ( stars)


 
Im just starting to take bowling REAL serious and Im bowling in a 20 game sport pattern scratch tourney. I primarily purchased this ball to use on the scorpion pattern which is as slick as they come. I havent bowled that tourney yet but in practice w/this ball it has incredible grab power compared to my hammer jacked which was previously my high hook ball. cant wait for this tourney! thanks brunswick/bowlingball.com

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: brbutch 01/06/2010 12:32 ( stars)


 
I LIKE THE BACKEND ROLL AND THE PIN CARRY OF THIS BALL.THE COLOR IS EXCELLENT.IT HAS PLENTY OF HOOK AND ROTATION IN HEAVY OIL.ANYWHERE NEAR THE POCKET I GET GOOD PIN ACTION.

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Brunswick MaxXX Zone Reviewed By: Deltona Lanes Proshop 08/19/2009 15:28 ( stars)


About the Bowler
Bowling Hand    Right Handed
League Average    205
Ball Speed    Medium
Style    Cranker
PAP    4 1/2 over 1/2 up
 
Drilled the Brunswick MaxXX Zone with the pin between and under fingers, mb @ 45, cg middle and about 1" right of center.

This ball hooks! If you are looking for a ball to use on long and or heavy oil look no further. Great midlane and continues very well on the back end.

The MaxXX Zone is much stronger than the fury solid.
I would recommend this ball to anyone looking for a heavy oil ball to fit into their arsenal.

Lenny Biondi Jr
Deltona Lanes ProShop


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