Brunswick Drops 5 New Bowling Balls for 2026: Complete Specs, Reviews & Comparisons

Source: Track Bowling — Synthesis official specs

Best For: Competitive bowlers who need aggressive heavy oil traction with dynamic continuation through the pins. Tournament and league bowlers who want a ball that sits between the Theorem Solid and Paragon Shadow in overall strength.

What’s New: The Synthesis marks the debut of I-Core Gen4, the next evolution of Track’s legendary I-Core series. This asymmetric design delivers increased intermediate differential for a sharper breakpoint while maintaining the big-ball power Track fans expect. Per Track’s official specs, the QR-12 Solid additives in the HK22C base coverstock produce aggressive overall motion — confident midlane traction combined with dynamic continuation that keeps striking on fresh oil.

Bottom Line: Track’s most exciting Pro Performance debut in years. If you need a ball that attacks heavy oil with authority while still giving you a readable motion, the Synthesis delivers. Strong enough to control heavy conditions yet powerful enough to keep working as lanes transition.

Source: Brunswick Bowling — Combat Hybrid official specs

Best For: Bowlers who loved the original Combat’s versatility but need it to handle more oil. Tournament bowlers who want midlane dominance from a proven asymmetric core and hybrid coverstock combination.

What’s New: The Combat Hybrid takes the proven Rampart asymmetric core from the original Combat and wraps it in the new Alpha Premier Hybrid coverstock. Per Brunswick’s official product page, the Alpha Premier Hybrid is a non-HK22-based cover that creates traction in oil while maintaining the predictable continuation that made the original Combat so effective. The 500 / 2000 Siaair Micro Pad finish (compared to the original’s polished surface) reads the midlane earlier and more aggressively, providing a heavier roll through the pins.

How It Compares to the Original Combat:

• Original Combat (Pearl): More length, sharper backend flip, best on medium oil
• Combat Hybrid: Earlier midlane read, stronger traction, best on medium-heavy oil

Bottom Line: If the original Combat was the finesse piece, the Combat Hybrid is the workhorse. Same explosive Rampart core, now with a hybrid cover that gives you the traction to compete on heavier conditions. Together, the Combat and Combat Hybrid cover a huge range of oil patterns.

Source: Track Bowling — Stealth Mode Hybrid official specs

Best For: Bowlers who loved the Stealth Mode’s benchmark motion but wanted a cleaner look through the heads with sharper backend response. Excellent for league bowlers during transition and competitive bowlers who need a reliable symmetrical hybrid.

What’s New: The Stealth Mode Hybrid pairs the proven Stealth symmetric core with the new HK22C Super Response Hybrid coverstock. Where the original Stealth Mode used a QR-10 Solid cover for an earlier, smoother read, the Hybrid version clears the front of the lane with more ease and delivers a stronger, more confident move downlane. Per Track’s official description, the result is “powerful reliability” — cleaner through the heads with a strong backend move you can trust.

How It Compares to the Original Stealth Mode:

• Original Stealth Mode (Solid): Earlier read, smoother overall motion, best as first ball out on fresh
• Stealth Mode Hybrid: More length, sharper backend, best during transition and medium conditions

Bottom Line: The Stealth Mode was already one of Track’s most trusted symmetrical balls. The Hybrid version gives you the same dependable core motion with a coverstock that handles transition better and delivers more downlane pop. If you wear out the original during a set, the Hybrid takes over seamlessly.

Source: Columbia 300 — Piranha Solid official specs

Best For: Bowlers who want a controllable, consistent symmetrical solid for medium-to-heavy oil. Great for league bowlers who value predictability and smooth motion over flashy backend reaction. The higher RG and lower differential make this an excellent control piece.

What’s New: Columbia 300 returns to the roots of the legendary Piranha line with a vibrant orange throwback to the era when the Piranha dominated lanes. Per Columbia 300’s official product page, the core design from the Piranha PowerCOR has been modified — density changes and the removal of the PowerCOR nugget raised the RG and lowered the differential, delivering more consistency and control. The Hyperflex Solid coverstock is a non-HK22 formula that found success in the recent Pulse release, producing a smooth yet confident motion at 1500 grit.

How It Differs from the Piranha PowerCOR:

• Higher RG (2.554 vs. 2.518) for more length before the ball reads
• Lower differential (.043 vs. .055) for a more controlled, predictable shape
• Hyperflex Solid cover instead of HK22 for smooth, confident traction

Bottom Line: This isn’t trying to be the most aggressive ball in your bag — it’s trying to be the most reliable. The Piranha Solid delivers consistency and control on medium-to-heavy oil when you need a ball that does the same thing shot after shot. A true benchmark piece with Columbia 300’s iconic identity.

Source: Brunswick Bowling — Crown Victory Pearl official specs

Best For: Bowlers who loved the Crown Victory’s shape but wanted more length and a sharper backend. Perfect for medium oil and transitional conditions when you need to open up angles and let the ball wheel to the pocket.

What’s New: The Crown Victory Pearl pairs the proven Tiered Hexagon core with a pearlized version of the HK22 Savvy Hook coverstock. Where the original Crown Victory used a hybrid reactive shell, the Pearl version delivers easier length through the front of the lane and a sharper, more aggressive backend response when it encounters friction. Per Brunswick’s official specs, it defines “skid-flip performance” — cleaner and more responsive than the original.

How It Fits the Crown Line:

• Crown 78U: Urethane, earliest read, most control
• Crown Victory (Hybrid): Mid-range versatility, balanced read
• Crown Victory Pearl: Most length, sharpest backend, best for transition

Bottom Line: The Crown Victory was already an early Ball of the Year contender when it launched. The Pearl version takes that same trusted Tiered Hexagon core and gives it more length and more pop on the backend. When lanes start transitioning and you need to open your angles, this is the ball that takes over. Outstanding value at $149.95.

🏆 Tournament 3-Ball ($544.85)

Heavy Oil: Track Synthesis

Medium-Heavy: Combat Hybrid

Transition: Crown Victory Pearl

This setup gives you heavy oil aggression (Synthesis), medium-heavy versatility with midlane traction (Combat Hybrid), and a transition piece that opens angles with sharp backend (Crown Victory Pearl) — covering a full day of competition from fresh to burned.

🎳 League Night 2-Ball ($309.90)

Fresh Oil: Piranha Solid

Transition: Crown Victory Pearl

Start with the Piranha Solid’s smooth, controlled motion on fresh conditions, then switch to the Crown Victory Pearl’s clean length and sharp flip when the house shot starts to transition. Two balls that cover a full three-game league set.

💰 Track Two-Ball ($349.90)

Heavy Oil: Track Synthesis

Medium / Transition: Stealth Mode Hybrid

An all-Track combo pairing the new I-Core Gen4 asymmetric power for heavy oil with the trusted Stealth symmetric motion for medium and transition conditions. The Synthesis leads, the Stealth Mode Hybrid takes over seamlessly as lanes break down.