Brunswick Versa-Max

[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: Versa-Max

G. Weight of Bowling Ball: 15 lbs.

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

I. How many games do I have on this ball? 25 games

J. Favorite Surface on this bowling ball: 2000 pad

K. Description of ball motion: banana

L. Overall Hook (1 none – 10 lots): 6.4

M. Versatility (1worst - 10best): 7.1

N. Overall Rate (1worst - 10best): 7.3

O. Why do I recommend buying this bowling ball? If you bowl on older wood lanes, this is the

bowling ball for you.  This ball is very controllable and never over hooks.  This ball is

great, if you can hit your mark every time.  

Special Information

                P. How does this ball compare to another ball? I would compare this ball to my C-Systems 4.5.  It

is very smooth and always controllable. I am able to play straighter between the first

and second arrow with my Versa-Max.  

                Q. What are the strengths of this bowling ball? Controllable and smooth break-point

                R. What are the weaknesses of this bowling ball? Little hook and less area to miss for a strike

                S. Oil Patterns used on: House Shot

                T. How does this ball react on house patterns? The ball is late to hook down lane. It has a

nice reaction, but a small response to friction. This ball is best used near the gutter.

U. How does this ball react during transition? This ball stays consistent with a controllable

reaction ,and I barely have to move when the lanes get super dry.

V. When do I find myself using this ball? I find myself using this ball in longer

tournaments, when lanes are too dry for other balls. 

W. Additional Comments: I have 2-277’s with this ball.  This ball is my go-to ball when my

Benchmark ball does not work.