Brunswick International Series
has been developed specifically for Asian markets using core and coverstock systems that provide bowlers with a range of equipment that matches up to typical Asian lane conditions.
The looks of International Series balls are also adapted to Asian tastes making the International Series completely customized for Asian bowlers. Available only through international distributors.
Reaction Characteristics
The Rip Zone combines a pearlized Activator® coverstock, finished with high gloss polish, and a modified Inferno® core shape to create a ball with mid
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lane recovery, back
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end forgiveness and plenty of hook potential.
The pearl additive helps create more length and saves hooking action for the back
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ends. The pearl Activator® coverstock combined with high gloss polish provides a great balance to rip through today's demanding international lane conditions.
Response Time
To understand the International Series Coverstocks better we use a 1
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10 number scale system after the coverstock name to describe response time. Response time is how fast or slow the ball changes direction when it encounters friction.
The higher the number the faster the ball will change direction similar to skid
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snap. The lower the number the slower the ball will change direction similar to smooth arc.
Utility
Out of the box
With its Factory High Gloss Finish, the Rip Zone is an ideal ball for medium to medium
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oily lane conditions.
If your Rip Zone goes too long
Shiny surface finishes sometimes cause the ball to go too long before breaking.
To get your Rip Zone rolling sooner, dull the surface with a 1000
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grit abrasive (Abralon or Scotch
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Brite Grey pad) to increase hooking action. To further increase hooking action, use a rougher abrasive to create an earlier reaction.
If your Rip Zone hooks too early
Players with higher rev rates and
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or players with slower ball speed may, on a drier condition, see the ball hook earlier than they would like. To further increase the length,
use a 2000
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grit or higher abrasive and then reapply Brunswick's Factory Finish High Gloss Polish.
Reaction Setup
The Rip Zone can be drilled using the standard drilling techniques developed for two
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piece balls. See the included drilling instructions for reaction characteristics and layout details.
