Brunswick Fanatic BTU
The Brunswick Fanatic BTU bowling ball combines the Low Differential I-Block Symmetric core with the BTU (Better Than Urethane) coverstock to offer a "urethane" ball reaction with better consistency and bigger hitting power on lane conditions with higher friction. Get the smoothness of urethane but with more!
- Color: Steel
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown - Coverstock: BTU (Better Than Urethane)
- Core: Low Differential I-Block Symmetric (14-16#)
- Finish: 500, 1500 Siaair
- Hook Potential: Medium 125 (scale: 10-250)
- Length: Middle 100 (scale: 25-235)
- Breakpoint Shape: Smooth Arc 40 (scale: 10-150)
- RG: 2.601 (for 15# ball)
- Differential: 0.030 (for 15# ball)
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Light Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- SKU: BRU60105829
- Product ID: 10031
- Brand: Brunswick
- Category: Bowling Balls
- Ball Performance: Upper Mid-Performance Balls
Customer Questions & Answers | Reviews
Question:
stroker, senior, need ball to play down & in 7,8,9 board, brunswick synthetics
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Answer:
Hello! The answer to that depends a lot on how you bowl specifically. But generally, because this ball is a performance urethane, it will be aggressive and will allow many people to play more down and in.
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I've never bowled with a urethane ball before and was wondering how it would react vs a pearl piece
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Does this btu cover stock make the urethane more aggressive?
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Would this ball flare up alot on dryer conditions?
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Which urethane is better this coverstock or the classic urethane?
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Hello Mac! In Brunswick's opinion, this coverstock would be better, as made clear in the name of the ball (BTU stands for "Better Than Urethane"). It is supposed to be more controllable than classic urethane and it will absorb oil, which should make it able to carry a bit more energy to the pins.
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Question:
Could you give or send me drilling lay out for aggressive hook so I can see if it was drilled properly.
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Here is a link to view the Brunswick drilling layouts (look under the symmetric layouts for this ball): https://d1msaulk40dheh.cloudfront.net/523-bb_asymmetric-symmetric-drilling_instructions.pdf
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How does it compare to the blue hammer ball?
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When comparing these two bowling balls out of the box, we can check the coverstocks, the finish, and the weight blocks. This ball has a Better Than Urethane coverstock so it will be a little stronger than a urethane cover like the Blue Hammer has. Also this ball has a duller 1500 grit finish compared to the 4000 grit finish of the Blue Hammer so expect this to react a little earlier on the lanes and a little stronger. Finally, this coverstock on this ball is also a little stronger so because all the features are stronger on the Fanatic BTU, you can expect it to be a more aggressive hooking ball and handle a little more oil than the Blue Hammer which will be a more dialed down and traditional weaker urethane reaction.
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is the weight block the same 13 and 14 pounders
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with newer urethane. Does pin up or pin down matter? Or is it personal preference.
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Would this ball be good for someone like myself that bowls left to right but mainly straight. I like the bigger block for more action into pins is why I’m interested in buying this ball
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