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Reviews by John Dudley

900 Global Dirty Look

900 Global Freight Train

AMF 300 Hybrid Mamba

Brunswick Brute Strength

Brunswick Edge Pearl

Brunswick Edge Solid

Brunswick Fanatic

Brunswick Mastermind Brainiac

Brunswick Mastermind Einstein

Brunswick Mastermind Scholar

Brunswick Mastermind Strategy

Brunswick Melee Hook

Brunswick Soul

Brunswick Soul Mate

Brunswick Ultimate Nirvana

Brunswick Vintage Danger Zone

Brunswick Vintage Gold Rhino Pro

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900 Global Dirty Look
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
If your looking for a ball to get down the lane and still have enough back end to carry, look no further. I used this the end of the second game into the third when the lanes started to break down (simple drilling 1/2 side 1/2 finger , pin above the ring finger layout) I was amazed at how easy the ball got down the lane and how hard it hit the pins. I finished with the last 6 and started with the front 8 before a 9 pin cost me 300. Enjoy your new ball because you will be getting a lot of dirty looks from the other bowlers when your collecting the pot money.
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900 Global Freight Train
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my Freight Train with the pin 41/2" from my axis and pin over the ring finger. The CG is kicked out slightly with no weight hole. This helped the ball get down the lane and still have plenty of energy left to carry the corner. I could only throw it for the first game as not enough oil on the house shot.
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AMF 300 Hybrid Mamba
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
The New Mamba Hybrid is an eye appealing purple and black color.I drilled the Mamba Hybrid ½ side ½ finger with the pin above the ring finger so the ball gives me great length with a smooth mid-lane and a good arc movement to the backend. This ball compared to the Green Mamba allows me to play the track area allot longer without losing the finish at the back of the lane. I added polish to the ball and it increased the length and gave me a much sharper break point shape. This ball will rev easy in dry or oil which makes it extremely versatile. This ball will be a great addition to any arsenal. JMD878

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Brunswick Brute Strength
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my Brute Strength with my favorite drilling 1/2 side and 1/2 finger and man is it clean through the front part of the lanes then revs up mid lane and rolls hard on the backend. I rolled it on two different lane conditions, the first was a 40 foot house shot. I went 239, 257, 289 for a 785. Not bad for the first three games. I then took it to a tournament with a 35 foot sports pattern and had games of 223, 247, 243 for a 713. The ball did just what I wanted it to do get down the lane and make a strong move, I left a couple of 9 pins but only one 10 pin the rest of my leaves were all me. I would strongly suggest this ball for anyone looking for that mid lane move you will love the carry. Good Luck and keep hitting them hard.
J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff


"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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Brunswick Edge Pearl
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my Edge Pearl with my favorite 1/2 side 1/2 finger layout for the typical house shoot. The ball reacted as advertised it went longer through the fronts and reacted quicker to fiction . If your looking for a ball with a strong backend and great carry this should be your choice.

Good Luck and keep hitting them hard
J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."

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Brunswick Edge Solid
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my new Edge Solid pin under to see how it rolled on a typical house patterns and to my surprise it worked extremely well. I had games of 254, 267and 247 not bad for an all -purpose ball. The motion was easy through the fronts and very consistent and continuous through the pins. I would recommend this ball for anyone who wants a benchmark piece at a fair price.

Good Luck and keep hitting them hard
J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."

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Brunswick Fanatic
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my new Fanatic pin under to see how it rolled on a typical house patterns and to my surprise it worked extremely well. I had games of 257, 258 and 269 not bad for an all -purpose ball. The motion was easy through the fronts and very consistent and continuous through the pins. I would recomend this ball for anyone who wants a benchmark piece at a fair price.

Good Luck and keep hitting them hard
J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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Brunswick Mastermind Brainiac
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my Brainiac Pin Under so this ball gets down the lane but wants to go as soon as it hits dry . The ball has excellent length in the mid lane and was very aggressive on the backend. I got this last Friday and have shot 290, 299, 300 and 803 in just the first week. The ball is better than advertised.
Good Luck and keep hitting them hard.

J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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Brunswick Mastermind Einstein
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my Einstein 70/5/35 this ball wants to go as soon as it hits the lane. The ball was strong in the mid lane and was very aggressive on the backend. I got this just prior to taking my son to junior gold so i only got a chance to use it on a house shot. I went 219, 247, 269 for a 735. Not bad for the first three games. The ball was as advertised.
Good Luck and keep hitting them hard.
J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff


"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."

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Brunswick Mastermind Scholar
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I also have my Scholar drilled 45x5x30 and It clears the front easily and makes a hard turn through the pins. This is the strongest move I have seen in a brunswick pearl. So If your looking for a strong pearl that also looks great going down the lane give this ball a try you won’t be sorry.

J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff


"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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Brunswick Mastermind Strategy
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Mastermind Strategy
I drilled my Mastermind Strategy with a 45 X 5 x 30 lay out to use on heavy oil patterns. It had a big mid lane reaction but smooth continuos backend.
I could only use this ball for a game and a half before it was just to strong for the house shot. I would suggest if you need something for oil this be the first ball on your list, you will not be disappointed .
Good Luck and keep hitting them hard.

J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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Brunswick Melee Hook
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my Melee Hook with my favorite drilling 1/2 side and 1/2 finger and man ti revs up mid lane and rolls hard on the backend. I rolled it on two different lane conditions, the first was a 40 foot house shot. I went 289, 257, 279 for a 825. Not bad for the first three games. I then took it to a tournament with a 43 foot sports pattern and had games of 223, 237, 243 for a 703. The ball did just what I wanted it to do get down the lane and make a strong move, I left a couple of 9 pins but only one 10 pin the rest of my leaves were all me. I would strongly suggest this ball for anyone looking for that mid lane move you will love the carry.
Good Luck and keep hitting them hard.

J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."

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Brunswick Soul
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my new Soul pin under to see how she rolled on the PBA patterns and to my surprise it worked extremely well. I had games of 217, 236 and 225 not bad for an affordable solid ball. The motion was easy through the fronts and very consistent and continuous through the pins. I would recomend this ball for anyone who wants a benchmark piece at a fair price.

Good Luck and keep hitting them hard
J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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Brunswick Soul Mate
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my Soul Mate with my favorite 1/2 side 1/2 finger layout for the typical house shoot. The ball reacted as advertised it skidded longer through the fronts and reacted quicker to fiction then the soul. First time i rolled it in leagueI had games of 247, 235, 257. This makes for a great one two combination with the soul.

Good Luck and keep hitting them hard
J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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Brunswick Ultimate Nirvana
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my Ultimate Nirvana with a 135 lay out to use at the Nationals. It is very smooth with a hard continuos backend.
I would strongly suggest this ball for anyone looking for that mid lane move and extraordinary backend continuation.
Good Luck and keep hitting them hard.

J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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Brunswick Vintage Danger Zone
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I drilled my Danger Zone Old School 1/2 side 1/2 finger. The ball has excellent length and is very aggressive on the backend. Just Like the original. No big scores yet but is very consistent 220 to 240+. I’ll take that in league every night.
Good Luck and keep hitting them hard.

J. Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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Brunswick Vintage Gold Rhino Pro
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Medium
Style:
Tweener
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
Not set
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Just drilled it old school 1/2 side 1/2 finger and the first set out of the box 803. I played 15 to 10 all night and never had to move. If you loved it back in 94 you better get the updated version. If you don't have this ball in your bag your going to get beat by someone who does.

J.Dudley
Brunswick Regional Staff

"This review is my opinion and does not necessarily reflect that of the Brunswick Corporation."
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