Ball Reviews

Brunswick Quantum EVO Response (WWRD 8/17/2023)

August is HOT! Here are the latest announced releases from Brunswick, DV8, Radical and Track. Will there be more? Not sure, but here’s the info on these balls coming in Mid-August. Get your pre-orders in to your favorite shop today! Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs.  All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

Brunswick Quantum EVO Response

 @15lbs 2.511 .053 .024 DynamiCore2/D.O.T./HK22 • 12-16 lbs • Alternate Core 12-13 lbs • Core: QCS-24 • Coverstock: HK22 Evolution Pearl 

Brunswick is stepping up the reaction in the mid lane and friction with the New Quantum EVO Response. This is due to using the same additive package as the previous EVO Pearl, but the base formulation is HK22. All the tech is in this one as expected by the name Quantum. DynamiCore2 is exclusive to this line for added hitting power and durability. Traction in the oil with a shiny finish will give more angularity than the previous version. D.O.T. allows for versatility in layouts while preserving the warranty. The colors are beautiful just sitting on the ball return. 
Box Surface: 500/1000/1500 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound • Color: Violet/Scarlet/Carbon • Recommended Cleaner: Reaction Recharge

www.BrunswickBowling.com  

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Hellcat XLR8 (WWRD 8/17/2023)

August is HOT! Here are the latest announced releases from Brunswick, DV8, Radical and Track. Will there be more? Not sure, but here’s the info on these balls coming in Mid-August. Get your pre-orders in to your favorite shop today! Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs.  All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

DV8 Hellcat XLR8

 @15lbs  2.537  .053  .016 DynamiCore/D.O.T. • 12- 16 lbs • Alternate cores 12-13 lbs • Core: Hell Raiser D.O.T. • Coverstock: Maximum Havoc Solid (New)

Fans of the Hellcat loved the motion they received with it. Needing added traction for more volumes but having more reaction on the backend is created by the new coverstock and the smooth finish. D.O.T. and DynamiCore bring greater drilling options and durability. Great ready to XLR8 on the lanes!
Box Surface: 500/1500 Siaair • Color: Black/Magenta/PurpleRecommended Cleaner: Power House Ball Cleaner

www.DV8Bowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Track Paragon Pearl (WWRD 8/17/2023)

August is HOT! Here are the latest announced releases from Brunswick, DV8, Radical and Track. Will there be more? Not sure, but here’s the info on these balls coming in Mid-August. Get your pre-orders in to your favorite shop today! Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs.  All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

Track Paragon Pearl

 @15 lbs  2.486  .056  .015  DynamiCore/D.O.T./HK22 • 12- 16 lbs • Alternate cores 12-13 lbs • Core- I-Core 3.0 Coverstock- HK22 QR-11 Pearl

This ball is a beauty! It has it all for Track. The I-Core 3.0, DynamiCore, D.O.T. and the QR-11 (Quick Response) cover made even quicker with the HK22 base. A perfect step down from the Archetype or other heavy volume choices. Personally we thought the Paragon Hybrid was fantastic (and it is), but this one is even more exciting! Track + Green+ Winner!
Box Surface: 500/1000/1500 Siaair/Factory Compound • Color: Light Green/Jade/ForestRecommended Cleaner: Reaction Recharge

www.trackbowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Radical Katana Strike (WWRD 8/17/2023)

August is HOT! Here are the latest announced releases from Brunswick, DV8, Radical and Track. Will there be more? Not sure, but here’s the info on these balls coming in Mid-August. Get your pre-orders in to your favorite shop today! Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs.  All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

Katana Strike

 @15lbs  2.501  .051  .020  DynamiCore/HK22h • 14-16 lbs • Core: Katana Assault Asymmetric Coverstock- HK22h (Hybrid)

HK22 with the Pearl package added another dimension to the Katana name. So what’s Radical going to do? Get even more Radical by introducing the Katana Strike. This is the Hybrid version for the same continuation but can handle even more volume than the Attack. Same great core so you can add this ball to your arsenal in a different layout than an Attack to give you the high end1-2 punch you are looking for. DynamiCore is there too for added durability and hitting power. 
Box Surface: 500/1500/3000 Siaair • Color: Black/Orange/SmokeRecommended Cleaner: Reaction Recharge

www.RadicalBowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Hammer Dark Web Hybrid (WWRD 7/13/2023)

As we head toward Bowl Expo and the start of Trade Show Season, there will be plenty of new releases. In the Poly and “Entry” levels, you’ll see some color combos retired and new ones added to refresh those lines.  In the other levels, some balls will be retired and new ones will be introduced. This is why this report is V1, as I expect more releases being announced soon. Please check back for new versions and tell your friends and teammates.

Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs. All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

 

Hammer Dark Web Hybrid

 @15 lbs  2.514  .048  DynamiCore/D.O.T. 12- 16 lbs Alternate core 12-13 lbs, Alternate core 10-11 lbs • Core: Modified Spheroid • Coverstock: HK22- Aggression Hybrid

Benchmark - A ball reaction that is easy to read and make adjustments when needed. The Dark Web answered that call for many bowlers. The dense flip block helped in the direction change later. Bowling on more friction or when the lanes transition, another option may be needed. Hammer has now taken the HK22 Aggression Hybrid cover from the wildly popular Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid and put it around the Modified Spheroid core. With the symmetrical core, the motion will be smoother from front to back, but will still have a quick directional response to the down lane friction. Designed for medium to heavy volumes, this ball will allow you to keep your angles closed compared to using big asym cores.
Box Surface: 500/1000/2000 Siaair • Color: Blue/Purple/Black • Recommended Cleaner: Reaction Recharge

www.HammerBowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

Hammer Radioactive Vibe (WWRD 7/13/2023)

As we head toward Bowl Expo and the start of Trade Show Season, there will be plenty of new releases. In the Poly and “Entry” levels, you’ll see some color combos retired and new ones added to refresh those lines.  In the other levels, some balls will be retired and new ones will be introduced. This is why this report is V1, as I expect more releases being announced soon. Please check back for new versions and tell your friends and teammates.

Core numbers noted below are at 15lbs. All bowling balls (except Polys) have a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase.

 

Hammer Radioactive Vibe

 @15lbs  2.510  .042  10-16 lbs • Alternate core 12-13 lbs, Alternate core 10-11 lbs • Core: Vibe • Coverstock: HK22 CT Reactive Max Solid

It’s going to be a bright Summer! The iconic Vibe core is now wrapped with the HK22 base and the additive is the CT Reactive Max Solid formulation. This new choice will start up earlier than the Ocean Vibe and have a smoother continuation on light to medium volumes. It will definitely get noticed in your bag, on the rack and going down the lane. Show your Summer Vibe!
Box Surface: 500/1000/1500 Siaair/Factory Compound • Color: Neon Yellow 8 • Recommended Cleaner: Hammer Clear Magic (New)

www.HammerBowling.com

Please visit each brand’s website for more specification information and where you can sign up for first to know emails. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. I’d also like to ask you and your friends to like the Brands of Brunswick Demo Program-West Region and Bowling Buckosh pages on Facebook to get the newest information. Again, you can contact me with any questions at www.info@filltheframes.com or (310) 784-1901.

Juan Fonseca
Fill The Frames Bowling Services
Hammer U.S. Staff – California

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