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The C (System) versa-max is the most versatile ball motion from fresh to extremely broken down lane conditions on light to medium-oily lane patterns.
Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 5 1/4"
Dual Angle Layout - 45* x 5 1/4" x 65*
Balance Hole - On VAL from center of grip through cg
Surface Preparation - Out of Box (500 grit Siaair; Rough Buff; High Gloss Polish)
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
I was pretty excited about this release for a few reasons.
1. I love Brunswick symmetric balls.
2. I was a huge fan of the C System line and now Brunswick has brought it back in a whole new price point.
3. It just looked like a cool ball.
With what we had heard from Brunswick on the Versa-Max release we were expecting a really good symmetric core ball motion. We knew that our testing condition may be a little heavier volume then what this ball was intended for but felt that we could still show case the ball motion with no issues.
I used my go to layout on this ball which should offer a smooth motion with a stronger backend reaction. Compared to other C Systems, we figured this would be closer to the 4.5 ball motion with a slightly smoother movement overall.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
I think that this ball in the $119.99 price point is a winner. It gives you exactly what Brunswick says with a versatile ball motion and ideal for light to medium oily lane conditions.
Even on the fresh shot we threw it on the ball motion was great. Not as strong as you would want in the beginning of the night but as the lanes start to transition and you need something to give you a good read and not get too jumpy the Versa-Max would be perfect.
The Versa-Max offered a really clean look through the heads giving the ball plenty of projection down lane. As it caught some friction on the back end the Versa-Max opened up and made a strong move towards the pocket. My carry with this ball was really good. If I got the ball to sniff the head pin I was going to carry. This comes from the amount of energy stored up by the core/cover combination in the new C System.
I think this ball has potential to turn into a go to ball when things get weird on the lanes or if you are looking for the great Brunswick symmetrical motion from a polished reactive cover ball.
Brunswick C(System) Versa-Max is the new BLACK BALL. We all have waited for a new C(System) that would give you length without losing axis rotation for more energy on the backend and drive through the pins. This will be a great ball for most lane conditions with the solid cover you will be able to adjust the cover to give you the roll you need on those tough lanes.
Ormond Pro Shop Manager
ormond@bowlingball.com
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The C-System Versa-Max is a very clean and smooth rolling ball produced by Brunswick. It is a great ball from fresh to dry lane conditions. This ball can also play multiple lines and angles. With the Out of the box finish the Versa-Max gives alot of projection and a skip-snap reaction like no other ball in the C-System line. The solid black color makes the ball very clean to the eye and is able to read oil patterns very easily.
Warning:The C-System Versa-max is a great performing ball, but it has it a few flaws. Maintenance.
I got my Versa-Max drilled in the summer to improve my bowling. I am 15 bowling for my High School. I previously had a 12 pound Brunswick Slingshot which made my average about 150. Now since i drilled this 13 pound Versa-max, (14 pounds is a little bit too much for me) my scores started to go up really high. Only after 2 months of throwing this ball i had reccieved a lot of scratches. All of these scratches adds up and dirt adds up quite often. Scratches that are white colored on a solid black ball is worst thing you can have on a ball. Removing dirt with the PowerHouse Steriod ball wipes works, but will not get rid of scratches. I also believe the polish of the ball can also wear off. When i repolished it with the Factory Ball Polish the scratches were completely visible.
A good way to make a bowling ball last longer is to wipe off the oil from the track of your ball when it returns. Wiping the oil off will not allow the extra oil on the ball to soak up the coverstock as fast and will allow the ball to continue performing like it should be. Using a microfiber towel is a good way to wipe off oil from the ball.
The C-System is a very good performing ball, but must require alot of maintenance to look and perform like it should.
Beautiful and impressive!
-Amazingly smooth!
-Awesome pin carry!
-I used black slug and grips and it looks gorgeous!
In Medium oil conditions this ball is unbeatable! Although this is not the first choice for Heavy Oil patterns, I just used it on a heavy oil lane yesterday and it performed pretty well.
And if you need an extra reason to buy, THE PRICE IS UNBELIEVABLE! you won't go wrong with the Versa Max, it is simply the best Brunswick ball I've ever had!
Alright, So i bought and drilled this ball today, Drilled it with the pin, 1 inch above the ring finger, Let me start off by saying, This ball retains energy. I've thrown 4 games with this ball, As of right now. Those 4 games were, 235, 236, 209, 300. For a 980 series, and a 245.00 over all average. This ball is fit for ANY bowler, Ranging from beginner all the way up to advanced. The reason for this being, The ball is VERY predictable. Its clean through the heads, Reads the lane well, With a smooth and continuous motion through the pocket. I threw this ball on a fresh 41 foot house shot, And this ball is a MONSTER. I would highly recommend this ball for the typical league bowler, This ball is ideal for a house shot. So clean, So smooth, So continuous. C for yourself, Brunswick's C-System Versa Max. Get it!
The ball is good for league play.
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I have thrown this ball about a month now and it has become one of my go to balls. The versatility of this ball is amazing,the ball rolls well in the midlane and is not to agressive at the breakpoint
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The Versa Max is a great ball to go to when the heads start to dry up. This ball projects through the front part of the lane with ease, then makes a move towards the pins and drives strong through the pin deck. The Versa Max has a very smooth, continuous roll that makes it easy to watch and make quick adjustments from. It doesn’t matter if I throw this ball on a fresh condition or if I’m a few games into a tournament, this ball hits like a truck! This ball travels with me at all times.
Barry McKee
Brunswick Advisory Staff
The opinions expressed are soley those of the writer and not the Brunswick Corporation.
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 4 in
Starting Top Weight: 1.7 oz
Ball Weight: 15 lbs 6 oz
DRILL PATTERN
65 x 5 x 75
X Hole: 7/8 2 inches deep halfway down VAL toward thumb.
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 375 rpms
Ball Speed:17.5 mph
PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 500 with polish
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): light polish over surface
LANE CONDITIONS
Length: 41 feet and 39 feet
Volume: first condition was moderate second condition was the USBC Nationals Pattern which I would say is less than moderate.
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House and Sport
BALL REACTION
Length: long
Back End: smooth and continuous
Overall Hook: moderate
Midlane Read: late and strong
Breakpoint Shape: hard arc with lots of continuation
Likes: The ability to control the breakpoint with plenty of continuation on the backend. The fact that the ball will allow you to play almost any angle.
Dislikes: For me it is a little long when the heads are fresh but really comes into play once the breakdown period starts.
The C System Versamax is the newest in a successful line of C System balls that debuts at a lower pricepoint than all the previous balls in the C System line. This ball offers maximum versatility giving you the ability to master almost any moderate volume lane condition with the right release, drill pattern and surface prep. This ball is UNIQUE! I have never thrown another bowling ball with the shape this ball offers. The Versamax manages to be long through the front and read the back part of the pattern in such a way that is is strong but controllable. Controllable balls usually pick up so early in the midlane that when the pattern breaks down and you have to move left they won't conserve enough energy to make the turn and finish. The C System Versamax will allow you to move left and open up the pattern once the lanes do start to break down. When my Lethal Revolver reads to early in the midlane the Versamax allows me to push past the burn spot on the lanes and still control the breakpoint with phenomenal carry. I have also used this ball as a ball down option from my Nexus Pearl when it just plain hooks too much. The Versamax will allow you to stay right a little longer when that situation arises, while still allowing you to move left and open up the lane as the pattern continues to breakdown. This ball is all about control, versatility, and recovery at the back of the lane. On the Nationals pattern in Baton Rouge this ball was my best look as the heads went away. It continued to clear the front part of the lane with a predictable move on the backend during the transitional period and carry was really good! It was also the go to ball of one of my team event partners that shot three good sets during the tournament. This ball needs to be the go to ball for all bowling Nationals at the River Center this year and anyone that is looking for a versatile benchmark piece. If this isn't ball of the year I will be very surprised! The C System Versamax is the ultimate medium lane condition ball. Do yourself a favor and C what the Versamax can do for your game!
Chris Garrett
Upstate Pro Shop
Greenville, SC
PBA Member
Brunswick Regional Staff
Vise Regional Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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Brunswick C (System) versa-max Reviewed By: bowlingball.com reviews by Tony Ruocco 02/10/2012 11:00 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 225 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Cranker | |
| PAP | 5 1/8" over 1/8" up | |
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The C (System) versa-max is the most versatile ball motion from fresh to extremely broken down lane conditions on light to medium-oily lane patterns.
Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 5 1/4"
Dual Angle Layout - 45* x 5 1/4" x 65*
Balance Hole - On VAL from center of grip through cg
Surface Preparation - Out of Box (500 grit Siaair; Rough Buff; High Gloss Polish)
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
I was pretty excited about this release for a few reasons.
1. I love Brunswick symmetric balls.
2. I was a huge fan of the C System line and now Brunswick has brought it back in a whole new price point.
3. It just looked like a cool ball.
With what we had heard from Brunswick on the Versa-Max release we were expecting a really good symmetric core ball motion. We knew that our testing condition may be a little heavier volume then what this ball was intended for but felt that we could still show case the ball motion with no issues.
I used my go to layout on this ball which should offer a smooth motion with a stronger backend reaction. Compared to other C Systems, we figured this would be closer to the 4.5 ball motion with a slightly smoother movement overall.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
I think that this ball in the $119.99 price point is a winner. It gives you exactly what Brunswick says with a versatile ball motion and ideal for light to medium oily lane conditions.
Even on the fresh shot we threw it on the ball motion was great. Not as strong as you would want in the beginning of the night but as the lanes start to transition and you need something to give you a good read and not get too jumpy the Versa-Max would be perfect.
The Versa-Max offered a really clean look through the heads giving the ball plenty of projection down lane. As it caught some friction on the back end the Versa-Max opened up and made a strong move towards the pocket. My carry with this ball was really good. If I got the ball to sniff the head pin I was going to carry. This comes from the amount of energy stored up by the core/cover combination in the new C System.
I think this ball has potential to turn into a go to ball when things get weird on the lanes or if you are looking for the great Brunswick symmetrical motion from a polished reactive cover ball.
Brunswick C (System) versa-max Reviewed By: Ormond pro shop manager 02/20/2012 17:23 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 220 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
Ormond Pro Shop Manager
ormond@bowlingball.com
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Brunswick C (System) versa-max Reviewed By: Andrew Sung 09/29/2012 18:42 ( stars)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 170 | |
| Ball Speed | Slow | |
| Style | Stroker | |
Warning:The C-System Versa-max is a great performing ball, but it has it a few flaws. Maintenance.
I got my Versa-Max drilled in the summer to improve my bowling. I am 15 bowling for my High School. I previously had a 12 pound Brunswick Slingshot which made my average about 150. Now since i drilled this 13 pound Versa-max, (14 pounds is a little bit too much for me) my scores started to go up really high. Only after 2 months of throwing this ball i had reccieved a lot of scratches. All of these scratches adds up and dirt adds up quite often. Scratches that are white colored on a solid black ball is worst thing you can have on a ball. Removing dirt with the PowerHouse Steriod ball wipes works, but will not get rid of scratches. I also believe the polish of the ball can also wear off. When i repolished it with the Factory Ball Polish the scratches were completely visible.
A good way to make a bowling ball last longer is to wipe off the oil from the track of your ball when it returns. Wiping the oil off will not allow the extra oil on the ball to soak up the coverstock as fast and will allow the ball to continue performing like it should be. Using a microfiber towel is a good way to wipe off oil from the ball.
The C-System is a very good performing ball, but must require alot of maintenance to look and perform like it should.
Brunswick C (System) versa-max Reviewed By: jalex85 08/02/2012 14:02 ( stars)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Intermediate (I hook the ball a little) | |
-Amazingly smooth!
-Awesome pin carry!
-I used black slug and grips and it looks gorgeous!
In Medium oil conditions this ball is unbeatable! Although this is not the first choice for Heavy Oil patterns, I just used it on a heavy oil lane yesterday and it performed pretty well.
And if you need an extra reason to buy, THE PRICE IS UNBELIEVABLE! you won't go wrong with the Versa Max, it is simply the best Brunswick ball I've ever had!
Brunswick C (System) versa-max Reviewed By: BrandonBowler17 10/14/2012 05:58 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 220 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 218 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
Brunswick C (System) versa-max Reviewed By: ldacasin@comcast.net 08/22/2012 10:53 ( stars)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Brunswick C (System) versa-max Reviewed By: jeff kelley 06/23/2012 21:49 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| League Average | 225 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 200 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Cranker | |
| PAP | 5.25 by 7/8 up | |
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Brunswick C (System) versa-max Reviewed By: GreatWhite 03/15/2012 13:41 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| Experience | Advanced (I have bowled in a league) | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 4 5/8 over, 5/8 up | |
Barry McKee
Brunswick Advisory Staff
The opinions expressed are soley those of the writer and not the Brunswick Corporation.
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Brunswick C (System) versa-max Reviewed By: Upstateproshop-Chris 02/29/2012 17:09 ( stars)
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 230 | |
| Sport Shot Average | 200 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 4 7/8x 3/4 up | |
Pin Length: 4 in
Starting Top Weight: 1.7 oz
Ball Weight: 15 lbs 6 oz
DRILL PATTERN
65 x 5 x 75
X Hole: 7/8 2 inches deep halfway down VAL toward thumb.
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 375 rpms
Ball Speed:17.5 mph
PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 500 with polish
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): light polish over surface
LANE CONDITIONS
Length: 41 feet and 39 feet
Volume: first condition was moderate second condition was the USBC Nationals Pattern which I would say is less than moderate.
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House and Sport
BALL REACTION
Length: long
Back End: smooth and continuous
Overall Hook: moderate
Midlane Read: late and strong
Breakpoint Shape: hard arc with lots of continuation
Likes: The ability to control the breakpoint with plenty of continuation on the backend. The fact that the ball will allow you to play almost any angle.
Dislikes: For me it is a little long when the heads are fresh but really comes into play once the breakdown period starts.
The C System Versamax is the newest in a successful line of C System balls that debuts at a lower pricepoint than all the previous balls in the C System line. This ball offers maximum versatility giving you the ability to master almost any moderate volume lane condition with the right release, drill pattern and surface prep. This ball is UNIQUE! I have never thrown another bowling ball with the shape this ball offers. The Versamax manages to be long through the front and read the back part of the pattern in such a way that is is strong but controllable. Controllable balls usually pick up so early in the midlane that when the pattern breaks down and you have to move left they won't conserve enough energy to make the turn and finish. The C System Versamax will allow you to move left and open up the pattern once the lanes do start to break down. When my Lethal Revolver reads to early in the midlane the Versamax allows me to push past the burn spot on the lanes and still control the breakpoint with phenomenal carry. I have also used this ball as a ball down option from my Nexus Pearl when it just plain hooks too much. The Versamax will allow you to stay right a little longer when that situation arises, while still allowing you to move left and open up the lane as the pattern continues to breakdown. This ball is all about control, versatility, and recovery at the back of the lane. On the Nationals pattern in Baton Rouge this ball was my best look as the heads went away. It continued to clear the front part of the lane with a predictable move on the backend during the transitional period and carry was really good! It was also the go to ball of one of my team event partners that shot three good sets during the tournament. This ball needs to be the go to ball for all bowling Nationals at the River Center this year and anyone that is looking for a versatile benchmark piece. If this isn't ball of the year I will be very surprised! The C System Versamax is the ultimate medium lane condition ball. Do yourself a favor and C what the Versamax can do for your game!
Chris Garrett
Upstate Pro Shop
Greenville, SC
PBA Member
Brunswick Regional Staff
Vise Regional Staff
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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