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Reviews by Brian Workman

900 Global Boost Purple/Cream Pearl

900 Global Network

AMF 300 Incinerate

AMF 300 Solar Flare

Brunswick Mastermind

Track 400A Special Edition

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900 Global Boost Purple/Cream Pearl

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Reviewed by Brian Workman on 9/2/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

205

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 like the color combination, the swirl looks neat rolling down the lane. It was a bit stronger than I expected for the price-point, but well suited for lower volume. It reminds me of the Tropical Heat, strength-wise. It's not what I would choose for myself to play straight up the boards when it's really dry, though.

When my HyRoad was moving a bit too early or hard, the Boost Pearl let me play roughly the same line with a little more length and it turned the corner a bit more patiently. It's smooth, but not lazy... an energetic but controlled arc going through the deck. I left the out-of-the-box surface alone, which was just fine.

I believe this uses the original Wisdom core. I'd be interested in a new S43 (Cardinal Red/Cream) with the Purple Jewel core. It's similar to the Boost/Wisdom but has a bit more pop on the back, which is not "better", just different.

What you get for the price-point makes this ball interesting - it has something for everybody. I've seen it work well with lower speed/revs, those with higher rev rates will like the smoothness and control. Once again, on lower volumes - you'd have to adjust the surface or use a different ball otherwise.
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900 Global Network

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Reviewed by Brian Workman on 3/29/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

205

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)

Strike-in-a-box. Moves early, strong off the breakpoint, controllable, versatile, knocks out 10 pins. There were early reports of an unusual number of high games - was not surprising after I got a chance to use one. 900G got the core/cover combination perfect. They should keep this ball around for a while, or re-release it with a different name/color when the time comes... so it's always available and I don't have to stockpile. I've been dropping down to the Network when my Brunswick Mastermind becomes too much.

The ball looks great in person - for some reason photos make it look blander than it really is. It's like how it's hard to capture mother-of-pearl in photos - and that's kind of what it looks like: a brown/gold mother-of-pearl with a sort of 3-dimensional quality.

I'm neutral on the "Network" name and logo. Actually, I don't like it - I'm an IT/Software Developer and it does not appeal to me. Now, root beer appeals to me. I agree with the Bowlers Deals review that it looks like root beer and I've been calling it the Root Beer Ball. In fact, I think they should stop production of the "Network" and change it to "Root Beer". Maybe release an F90 "Cream Soda" version or an XPT74 Hybrid "Root Beer Float".

It's a great ball - a must have that would work well for a lot of people.
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AMF 300 Incinerate

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Reviewed by Brian Workman on 5/31/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

205

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)

This is the BMF of AMF. The cover strength is enormous, it turns the corner hard for a solid, strong continuous roll that does not give up when it meets the pins.

How does it compare to a Freight Train? For me... with the same layout I could go deeper and it made a sharper turn.

Does it compare to the current flagship heavy oil balls of other brands? Yes. Easily. But this one comes in black, huzzah!

If you're looking for a heavy oil ball - keep the Incinerate in mind for your top choices.
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AMF 300 Solar Flare

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Reviewed by Brian Workman on 8/11/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

205

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)

Behaves exactly as advertised. Clean through the front, reads the midlane nicely, strong arching backend. I polished mine for a medium THS that breaks down quickly at one house I'm at where it's been a goldilocks ball - anything weaker has been unpredictable, anything stronger... can't push through the front. Easy to control, forgiving motion. I wanted something stronger than my Wrecker (a favorite)... but not drastically - and that's what I ended up with.

It's a cool looking ball in person... looks like a sparkly fireball. It grabs attention, a couple people have already asked what kind of ball it is, but I like that AMF has not been putting out wild colored designs... as seems to be the trend.
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Brunswick Mastermind

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Reviewed by Brian Workman on 3/29/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

205

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)

This is my first Brunswick ball since the Defense Zone. The pro shop ran out of Hyper Cells and recommended the Mastermind - so I gave it a shot.

Hook monster is correct... it's ridiculous. I can play deeper, more comfortably than usual - often finding that I have no choice. But I can be confident that it's going to turn the corner hard and keep going - so long as there is sufficient oil to keep it from burning out.

It's awesome... a nice reintroduction to Brunswick for me.
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Track 400A Special Edition

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Reviewed by Brian Workman on 3/29/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

205

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 "White Ball" has worked well for me on medium/light oil. It's neat looking, not pure white... a bit creamy - periodically asked about it because it's purdy. I wondered how dirty it would get - just wipe it off with cleaner and it's good as new.

Goes long and has a moderate angular motion off the break point, as advertised. Often a first ball at a house with stingy management that does not put out much conditioner (or service in general). With the out-of-the-box finish, I would not call it a dry lane ball - it's a step right above that. During maintenance, I polished mine with Track Magic Shine - it started traveling further down lane than I was expecting. Realized later that it was glossier than a second 400A I had picked up - so I assume it's a dull polish when new. The extra length suited my needs, so I'm keeping it at a higher gloss.

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