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Brunswick Just Dropped 15 New Bowling Balls for 2026: Here’s What You Need to Know
Brunswick Just Dropped 15 New Bowling Balls for 2026: Here's What You Need to Know
By Brian Halstrom, BowlersMart Editorial Team | Published June 30, 2026
The Brunswick family of brands just announced its biggest summer release yet: 15 new bowling balls across six brands, arriving in two waves through July and August 2026. Track, DV8, Brunswick, Radical, Hammer, and Ebonite are all part of the drop, and together they span the full range of the game, from a $109.95 entry-level reactive to a $194.95 heavy-oil flagship. There is a ball here for every style, every lane condition, and every budget.
The July wave brings five new releases, including the Brunswick Fury line in five colorways, and August brings six more. All of them are available to reserve now at BowlersMart with always-free shipping and 60-day returns. Below you will find every release broken down by month, with specs verified against each manufacturer’s official data, who each ball is built for, head-to-head comparisons, and three ready-to-bowl arsenals. Earn points on every purchase through our Striking Rewards loyalty program.
What You Need to Know
- What: 15 new bowling balls across six brands (Brunswick, Track, DV8, Radical, Hammer, and Ebonite).
- When: five new releases ship in July 2026, six more in August 2026.
- How much: $109.95 to $194.95, a ball for every lane condition and budget.
- Where: available to reserve now at BowlersMart with always-free shipping and 60-day returns.
What Connects All 15 Releases?
Almost every ball in this drop is built on Brunswick’s HK22 coverstock platform, the shared reactive cover technology used across the family of brands. You will see it under different names tuned by each brand: Track’s Super Response Hybrid, DV8’s HK22C2 Havoc Pearl, Brunswick’s Alpha Premier Solid and Savvy Hook Hybrid, Ebonite’s Optimize Pearl, Hammer’s HK22 CT Reactive Plus, and Radical’s HK22C Pearl. It is the same proven chemistry, tuned a dozen different ways.
What changes from ball to ball is the engine. The Brunswick, DV8, Ebonite, and Track balls pair that cover with DynamiCore, the reinforced outer-core construction that adds durability and a harder hit at the pins, wrapped around brand-specific cores like the Rampart, Collision, Iron Fist V2, and MC2 Asym. Hammer and Radical bring their own core platforms, including the Vibe and Aftermath cores on Hammer and the Intel, Evil Eye, and No Doubt cores on Radical. The result is 15 balls that complement rather than copy each other, covering light oil to heavy oil and tight control to sharp flip.
July 2026 Arrivals
Five new releases ship in July 2026, led by the affordable Fury line.
Brunswick Fury Bowling Ball (5 Colorways)
Release
Ships July 2026
Oil Condition
Medium to Dry
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | Fury Symmetric Core (Symmetric) |
| Coverstock | PowerKoil 26 Hybrid Reactive |
| Factory Finish | Varies by colorway (matte to polished) |
| RG / Diff (15 lb) | 2.524 / .038 (symmetric) |
| Weights | 8-16 lb |
| BowlersMart Price | $109.95 |
What’s New: One affordable reactive line in five looks: the symmetric Fury core and PowerKoil 26 Hybrid cover deliver dependable reactive motion in the colors you want, slotted between the Rhino and the Danger Zone.
Best For: Newer bowlers who want their first real reactive ball, and experienced players who need an affordable, controllable option for lighter oil and drier lanes. The matte Emerald/Black reads earliest and strongest, while the four pearls and hybrids add length.
Bottom Line: Real reactive performance at a starter price, in five colorways to suit any bag. See the Brunswick Fury colorways at BowlersMart.
1 - Hammer Deep Ocean Vibe Bowling Ball
Release
Ships July 2026
Oil Condition
Light to Medium Oil
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | Vibe Core (Symmetric) |
| Coverstock | HK22 CT Reactive Plus |
| Factory Finish | 500, 1000, 2000 Siaair / Factory Compound |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.510 / .042 (symmetric) |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.510 / .039 (symmetric) |
| Weights | 10-16 lbs |
| BowlersMart Price | $129.95 |
What’s New: The Vibe Line Goes Deep: A Symmetric Core and HK22 CT Reactive Plus Cover Built for Length and a Continuous Backend
Best For: Hammer built the Deep Ocean Vibe for bowlers who want length through the front and a defined backend on light to medium oil. The symmetric Vibe core and HK22 CT Reactive Plus cover keep the motion clean and controllable, making it a versatile pick for newer players moving up from plastic as well as experienced bowlers who want a smoother, more predictable shape.
Bottom Line: A Versatile Vibe for Length and Control. See the Hammer Deep Ocean Vibe at BowlersMart.
2 - Hammer Fallout Bowling Ball
Release
Ships July 2026
Oil Condition
Medium to Heavy Oil
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | Aftermath Core (Symmetric) |
| Coverstock | HK22C2 Solid |
| Factory Finish | 500, 2000 Siaair Micro Pad |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.520 / .052 (symmetric) |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.527 / .045 (symmetric) |
| Weights | 12-16 lbs |
| BowlersMart Price | $169.95 |
What’s New: A Controlled Step Down for the Black Widow Line: The New Symmetric Aftermath Core Meets the Proven HK22C2 Solid
Best For: Hammer built the Fallout for players who want a controlled step down from their strongest equipment without giving up traction. The symmetric Aftermath core and HK22C2 Solid cover read the midlane smoothly and produce a defined backend, making it a strong complement to the Black Widow line on medium to heavy oil.
Bottom Line: The Controlled Step Down the Black Widow Line Needed. See the Hammer Fallout at BowlersMart.
3 - Radical No Doubt Hybrid Bowling Ball
Release
Ships July 2026
Oil Condition
Medium to Heavy Oil
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | No Doubt Symmetric Core (Symmetric) |
| Coverstock | Advantage Plus Hybrid |
| Factory Finish | 500, 1000, 3000 Siaair Micro Pad |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.485 / .051 (symmetric) |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.496 / .045 (symmetric) |
| Weights | 12-16 lbs |
| BowlersMart Price | $174.95 |
What’s New: Completing the No Doubt Family: The New Advantage Plus Hybrid Cover on the Proven No Doubt Symmetric Core
Best For: Radical built the No Doubt Hybrid for league bowlers who want a clean mid-lane read and a controllable backend on house patterns. The symmetric No Doubt core and the new Advantage Plus Hybrid cover read the lane in an even, repeatable way, making it a versatile benchmark piece for medium to heavy oil.
Bottom Line: The Controllable Heart of the No Doubt Family. See the Radical No Doubt Hybrid at BowlersMart.
4 - Ebonite Spartan Pearl Bowling Ball
Release
Ships July 2026
Oil Condition
Medium to Oily
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | Iron Fist V2 Core (Asymmetric) |
| Coverstock | HK22C2 Optimize Pearl Reactive |
| Factory Finish | 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.473 / .053 / .019 |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.485 / .047 / .017 |
| Weights | |
| BowlersMart Price | $189.95 |
What’s New: The House Shot Killer: A Strong Midlane Paired With a Sharp, Angular Move Downlane
Best For: Ebonite built the Spartan Pearl for bowlers who want a strong midlane read with an angular, explosive backend on medium to oily lanes. The asymmetric Iron Fist V2 core and HK22C2 Optimize Pearl cover clear the front cleanly and snap hard through the pins, making it a versatile house shot option that still has the strength to handle real volume.
Bottom Line: The Angular House Shot Killer. See the Ebonite Spartan Pearl at BowlersMart.
August 2026 Arrivals
Six more performance balls ship in August 2026.
5 - Brunswick Warning Alert Bowling Ball
Release
Ships August 2026
Oil Condition
Medium Oil
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | Alert Core (Symmetric) |
| Coverstock | HK22 Savvy Hook Hybrid |
| Factory Finish | 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.478 / .037 (symmetric) |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.485 / .032 (symmetric) |
| Weights | 12-16 lbs |
| BowlersMart Price | $159.95 |
What’s New: Following One of Brunswick’s Most Successful Releases: The Alert Core Gets a Sharper, More Dynamic Backend
Best For: Brunswick built the Warning Alert for players who want a sharper, more dynamic move on medium oil. The symmetric Alert core and HK22 Savvy Hook Hybrid cover give the ball added length through the front and a defined backend, making it an outstanding choice for the transition and for higher-friction lanes where the original Alert can read a touch early.
Bottom Line: A Sharper, More Dynamic Alert for Medium Oil. See the Brunswick Warning Alert at BowlersMart.
6 - Radical Intel Tour Bowling Ball
Release
Ships August 2026
Oil Condition
Light to Medium Oil
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | Modified Intel Symmetric Core (Symmetric) |
| Coverstock | Hyper Control Solid |
| Factory Finish | 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.483 / .032 (symmetric) |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.495 / .028 (symmetric) |
| Weights | 12-16 lbs |
| BowlersMart Price | $159.95 |
What’s New: The Benchmark Intel Core Returns Wrapped in Radical’s New Hyper Control Solid Cover for Urethane-Style Control That Stays Tournament Legal
Best For: Radical built the Intel Tour for players who want a controllable benchmark piece that calms down today’s high-friction lanes. The symmetric Modified Intel core and the new Hyper Control Solid cover read the mid-lane with a smooth, urethane-style roll, making it a dependable control option for league and tournament bowlers who need to see the lane clearly before adjusting.
Bottom Line: A Benchmark Control Piece for Today’s High-Friction Lanes. See the Radical Intel Tour at BowlersMart.
7 - Track Theorem Delta Bowling Ball
Release
Ships August 2026
Oil Condition
Medium to Oily
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | MC2 Asym Core (Asymmetric) |
| Coverstock | Super Response Hybrid (HK22) |
| Factory Finish | 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.473 / .046 / .017 |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.485 / .044 / .017 |
| Weights | 12-16 lbs |
| BowlersMart Price | $174.95 |
What’s New: The Best-Rolling Theorem Shape Returns With a Sharper Skid/Flip Backend
Best For: Track built the Theorem Delta for bowlers who want the trusted, sweeping Theorem shape with more backend continuation. The asymmetric MC2 Asym core and Super Response Hybrid cover read the midlane strongly and respond sharply to friction, making it a versatile go-to on medium to oily patterns for a wide range of styles and rev rates.
Bottom Line: The Trusted Theorem Shape, Sharpened. See the Track Theorem Delta at BowlersMart.
8 - DV8 Intense Collision Bowling Ball
Release
Ships August 2026
Oil Condition
Medium to Heavy Oil
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | Collision Core (Asymmetric) |
| Coverstock | HK22C2 Havoc Pearl Reactive |
| Factory Finish | 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.462 / .052 / .019 |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.477 / .050 / .018 |
| Weights | 12-16 lbs |
| BowlersMart Price | $189.95 |
What’s New: The Once-a-Year Collision Line Returns: Length Through the Front, a Strong and Continuous Move on the Backend
Best For: DV8 built the Intense Collision for bowlers who want length through the front of the lane with a strong, continuous backend. The asymmetric Collision core and HK22C2 Havoc Pearl cover clear the heads cleanly and make a defined move off the friction, making it a versatile option for medium to heavy oil where control matters as much as hook.
Bottom Line: A Versatile Pearl Asymmetric That Blends Power and Control. See the DV8 Intense Collision at BowlersMart.
9 - Brunswick Combat Solid Bowling Ball
Release
Ships August 2026
Oil Condition
Medium to Heavy Oil
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | Rampart Core (Asymmetric) |
| Coverstock | HK22C2 Alpha Premier Solid |
| Factory Finish | 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.502 / .051 / .019 |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.515 / .043 / .016 |
| Weights | 12-16 lbs |
| BowlersMart Price | $194.95 |
What’s New: HK22C2 Returns to the Combat Line: The Biggest-Hooking Brunswick Ball Since the Mesmerize
Best For: Brunswick built the Combat Solid for stronger players who face heavy oil and want early, controllable traction. The asymmetric Rampart core and Alpha Premier Solid cover read the mid-lane strongly and keep driving, making it an outstanding fresh-pattern benchmark for higher-rev and medium-speed bowlers.
Bottom Line: The Strongest Combat Yet. See the Brunswick Combat Solid at BowlersMart.
10 - Radical Evil Eye Pearl Bowling Ball
Release
Ships August 2026
Oil Condition
Medium to Heavy Oil
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core | Evil Eye Symmetric Core (Symmetric) |
| Coverstock | HK22C Pearl Reactive |
| Factory Finish | 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Factory Compound (Polished) |
| RG / Diff / Asym (15 lb) | 2.495 / .046 (symmetric) |
| RG / Diff / Asym (16 lb) | 2.505 / .041 (symmetric) |
| Weights | 12-16 lbs |
| BowlersMart Price | $194.95 |
What’s New: The Bestselling Evil Eye Core Returns in the New HK22C Pearl Cover for More Down-Lane Motion
Best For: Radical built the Evil Eye Pearl for stronger players who want length with a strong, defined backend on medium to heavy oil. The Super Symmetrical Evil Eye core gives your pro shop a wide drilling range, while the polished HK22C Pearl cover pushes cleanly through the fronts before the ball makes its move. It is a Top Shelf piece for tournament players, league bowlers who see carrydown or drier backends, and anyone who throws the original Evil Eye and wants the down-lane complement to it.
Bottom Line: The Bestselling Evil Eye, Now Built for Length and Flip. See the Radical Evil Eye Pearl at BowlersMart.
Which New Ball Is Right for You?
Not sure where to start? Here is a quick guide based on what you need most from your next ball:
| If You Need… | Go With | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The strongest hook for heavy oil | Brunswick Combat Solid | A 96-traction asymmetric solid, the top of Brunswick’s Performance Pro line, built for early control on the fresh. |
| Length with a sharp, angular backend | Ebonite Spartan Pearl | An asymmetric pearl that clears the front and snaps hard through the pins on medium to oily lanes. |
| A versatile all-around benchmark | Track Theorem Delta | The trusted Theorem shape with a sharper skid/flip backend, a go-to first ball out of the bag. |
| Urethane-style control that stays legal | Radical Intel Tour | A low-differential solid that calms down high-friction lanes while staying USBC and PBA legal. |
| A clean, controllable league ball | Radical No Doubt Hybrid | An even, repeatable read with a defined backend, built for modern house patterns. |
| Real performance on a budget | Fury (5 Colorways) | Reactive motion in five colorways at $109.95, the best value in the drop. |
Quick Compare
Ships July 2026 | Medium to Dry
Symmetric | PowerKoil 26 Hybrid Reactive
RG 2.524 / Diff .038 (15 lb)
Best value, 5 colorways
$109.95
Ships July 2026 | Light to Medium Oil
Symmetric | HK22 CT Reactive Plus
RG 2.510 / Diff .042 (15 lb)
Length and control
$129.95
Ships July 2026 | Medium to Heavy Oil
Symmetric | HK22C2 Solid
RG 2.520 / Diff .052 (15 lb)
Black Widow step-down
$169.95
Ships July 2026 | Medium to Heavy Oil
Symmetric | Advantage Plus Hybrid
RG 2.485 / Diff .051 (15 lb)
League benchmark hybrid
$174.95
Ships July 2026 | Medium to Oily
Asymmetric | HK22C2 Optimize Pearl Reactive
RG 2.473 / Diff .053 (15 lb)
Angular house-shot killer
$189.95
Ships August 2026 | Medium Oil
Symmetric | HK22 Savvy Hook Hybrid
RG 2.478 / Diff .037 (15 lb)
Dynamic on medium oil
$159.95
Ships August 2026 | Light to Medium Oil
Symmetric | Hyper Control Solid
RG 2.483 / Diff .032 (15 lb)
Urethane-style control
$159.95
Ships August 2026 | Medium to Oily
Asymmetric | Super Response Hybrid (HK22)
RG 2.473 / Diff .046 (15 lb)
Sharper Theorem shape
$174.95
Ships August 2026 | Medium to Heavy Oil
Asymmetric | HK22C2 Havoc Pearl Reactive
RG 2.462 / Diff .052 (15 lb)
Once-a-year pearl
$189.95
Ships August 2026 | Medium to Heavy Oil
Asymmetric | HK22C2 Alpha Premier Solid
RG 2.502 / Diff .051 (15 lb)
Strongest hook in the drop
$194.95
Ships August 2026 | Medium to Heavy Oil
Symmetric | HK22C Pearl Reactive
RG 2.495 / Diff .046 (15 lb)
Top-shelf length and flip
$194.95
Build Your Arsenal From This Drop
These 15 balls are designed to fill different slots in your bag. Here are three ways to build an arsenal from the release:
Heavy Oil Attack
Fresh / Strongest: Brunswick Combat Solid
Length and Flip: DV8 Intense Collision
Angular Pearl: Ebonite Spartan Pearl
Read the fresh with the strong Combat Solid, then move to the Intense Collision and Spartan Pearl pearls for length and an angular backend as the pattern transitions.
All-Around League Bag
Benchmark: Track Theorem Delta
House-Shot Control: Radical No Doubt Hybrid
Medium-Oil Move: Radical Evil Eye Pearl
A versatile three-ball league setup: the Theorem Delta and No Doubt Hybrid for the heart of the night, then the Evil Eye Pearl for length as the fronts open up.
Control and Value
Urethane-Style Control: Radical Intel Tour
Length on Lighter Oil: Hammer Deep Ocean Vibe
Best Value: Brunswick Fury
Calm down burned-up lanes with the Intel Tour, find length with the Deep Ocean Vibe, and keep your costs down with the $109.95 Fury, an ideal first reactive ball.
FAQs on the 2026 Brunswick Family Bowling Ball Drop
What new bowling balls did the Brunswick family release for 2026?
For July and August 2026, the Brunswick family of brands released 15 new bowling balls across six brands. July brings the affordable Brunswick Fury line in five colorways, the Hammer Deep Ocean Vibe, the Hammer Fallout, the Radical No Doubt Hybrid, and the Ebonite Spartan Pearl. August brings the Brunswick Warning Alert, Radical Intel Tour, Track Theorem Delta, DV8 Intense Collision, Brunswick Combat Solid, and Radical Evil Eye Pearl. They range from $109.95 to $194.95 and cover light oil to heavy oil. All 15 are available at BowlersMart with always-free shipping and 60-day returns.
When do these bowling balls ship, and can I reserve one now?
The five July releases ship in July 2026 and the ten August releases ship in August 2026. You can reserve any of them now at BowlersMart so it goes out the day it lands. The Track Theorem Delta, for example, has a universal release date of August 13, 2026.
What is HK22 coverstock, and do all 15 balls use it?
HK22 (HyperKinetic 22) is Brunswick’s shared reactive coverstock platform, used across its family of brands rather than being proprietary to any one of them. Most of this drop is built on HK22 chemistry under brand-specific names: Track’s Super Response Hybrid, DV8’s HK22C2 Havoc Pearl, Brunswick’s Alpha Premier Solid and Savvy Hook Hybrid, Ebonite’s Optimize Pearl, Hammer’s HK22 CT Reactive Plus, and Radical’s HK22C Pearl. It is the same proven chemistry, tuned a dozen different ways.
What is DynamiCore?
DynamiCore is the reinforced outer-core construction used on the Brunswick, DV8, Ebonite, and Track balls in this drop. It improves durability, resists the dents and nicks that change a ball’s reaction over time, and delivers a harder, more responsive hit at the pins. Hammer and Radical pair their HK22-family covers with their own core platforms instead.
Which of these is the strongest hooking ball?
The Brunswick Combat Solid is the strongest in the drop. Brunswick rates it 96 for traction, the top of its Performance Pro line, and pairs the asymmetric Rampart core with a dull Alpha Premier Solid cover for early, controllable motion on heavy oil. For heavy oil with more length and a sharper backend, the Ebonite Spartan Pearl and DV8 Intense Collision are the standout pearls.
Which new ball is the best value?
The Brunswick Fury is the value pick at $109.95, giving newer and budget-minded bowlers real reactive performance in five colorways. The Hammer Deep Ocean Vibe at $129.95 is the next step up, adding a stronger, more defined backend for light to medium oil.
Which ball is best for league bowling on a house shot?
For a typical house shot, the Radical No Doubt Hybrid and Brunswick Warning Alert give you a clean, controllable read and a defined backend, while the Track Theorem Delta is an excellent all-around benchmark when the lanes carry a bit more oil. If you want urethane-style control to calm down a burned-up house shot, the Radical Intel Tour stays legal in PBA and USBC play.
Are these bowling balls USBC approved, and does BowlersMart ship free?
Yes. All 15 balls meet USBC specifications and are approved for sanctioned league and tournament play, and the Radical Intel Tour is legal in PBA events as well. Every order ships free from BowlersMart with no minimum, includes 60-day returns, and earns points through the Striking Rewards loyalty program.
Top Selling Bowling Balls
Which of these 15 new balls are you most excited about? Leave a comment below, and see the full lineup of new bowling balls for 2026.
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