Brunswick Karma

[Richard VanScoyk]

Brunswick Bowling Ball Review

My Information

                A. Name: Richard D. VanScoyk                  

B. Average:  227 (House Shot)

                C. Honor Scores:  15 – 300’s, 9 – 800’s

                D. Ball Speed:  17.5 – 18.0 mph

                E. Revolution Rate:  325 rpm

General Ball Information

F. Name of Bowling Ball: Karma Solid

G. Weight of Bowling Ball: 15 lbs.

H. Layout of bowling Ball: Pin up and 45 degrees               

I. How many games do I have on this ball? 20 games

J. Favorite Surface on this bowling ball: out of box

K. Description of ball motion: Smooth NIKE sign

L. Overall Hook (1 none – 10 lots): 7.7

M. Versatility (1worst - 10best):  6.2

N. Overall Rate (1worst - 10best): 7.5

O. Why do I recommend buying this bowling ball? I would recommend this ball to a beginning

bowler that is in the need of hook.  This ball is at a very affordable price.  If you were to

compare hook and price, then this is the best ball for the money.

Special Information

                P. How does this ball compare to another ball? I would compare this ball to my C-Systems 3.5. 

The overall hook of this ball and the 3.5 is similar.  Also, the motion to the pocket is

extremely comparable with these balls. The Karma makes an aggressive move towards

the pockets as long as friction is not reached until down lane like my Nexxus.

                Q. What are the strengths of this bowling ball? Reaction shape and overall hook

                R. What are the weaknesses of this bowling ball? Carry and Versatility

                S. Oil Patterns used on: House Shot

                T. How does this ball react on house patterns? This ball has a good reaction on fresh house

patterns.  I have struggled with this ball during breakdown.  However, if I do not see

much breakdown, I can strike for days. 

U. How does this ball react during transition? This ball has challenged me to make hand position

Changes, so that the angle to the pockets stays correct to save energy to carry the

ten pin. 

V. When do I find myself using this ball? Medium oiled house shots on non-wood lanes

W. Additional Comments: This ball has been a great addition to my arsenal, because the ball

does not skid-flip.  When I have over-under with my Nexxus ball, I can switch to this ball.

My Karma allows me to keep a similar line (like a 3 -2 left) and continue striking.