Brunswick Defender Bowling Ball Review – Modern Bowling

Welcome back to another Modern Bowling Ball Review! We have our ball tester Kevin showcasing the new Defender from Brunswick!

It has a Super Hero look, and you’ll feel like one when throwing it. The Defender borrows from recent successful Brunswick releases to ensure confidence and performance. Starting with the core, Brunswick’s engineers took the Prism core shape and added a dense flip block to the bottom. This core configuration moves mass away from the center of the core body, creating a higher RG and more total differential, enhancing down-lane motion. The updated ACT 3.0 Solid cover was designed to strengthen the mid-lane and backend hook. The attractive color combination, Portal X core, ACT cover, and 2000 Siaair finish are the perfect recipe for higher scores.

DYNAMICORE
The Defender features Brunswick’s innovative outer core technology called DynamiCore. This industry-leading technology is a more durable outer material that yields less compression upon impact increasing hitting power and creating an undeniable difference in sound and pin carry.

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Brunswick Defender Bowling Ball

BRAND	Brunswick
BOWLING BALL CORE SHAPE	Asymmetrical Core
BOWLING BALL CORE NAME	Brunswick Portal X Core
BOWLING BALL COVERSTOCK TYPE	Reactive
BOWLING BALL COVER NAME	Brunswick A.C.T. 3.0 Solid Reactive
RADIUS OF GYRATION: RG (15LB)	2.47
DIFFERENTIAL: DIFF (15LB)	.054
MASS BIAS STRENGTH	.015
FLARE POTENTIAL	5 – 6 Inches
SURFACE FINISH	2000 Grit
BALL LANE CONDITIONS	Medium – Heavy Oil
BALL WEIGHT	12LB, 13LB, 14LB, 15LB, 16LB
BOWLING BALL COLOR	Blue, Pink, Purple
BALL PERFORMANCE LEVEL	High Performance Bowling Balls
SCENT	None

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