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Brunswick introduces the Crown 78U, giving bowlers a new urethane option approved for use in most USBC national competitions. In addition to these regulations, Brunswick recognizes the use of harder urethane balls on tougher tournament patterns and for high rev rates. They developed a new urethane ball with more flare potential and more dynamic numbers to meet the needs of those bowlers. The new Crown 78U features the Tiered Hexagon core shape from the Crown Victory, a higher RG and medium differential core, providing bowlers with an option not currently available on the market. The harder 78 durometer urethane cover has limitations that a more dynamic core helps alleviate, creating a new level of ball motion option for bowlers using urethane.

The Brunswick Ethos Solid is the third entry into the Ethos line. It uses the same symmetrical Ethos core shape as the previous two Ethos releases, which gives it an RG of 2.481″ and a total differential of 0.053″. This ball uses the SH 4.0 Solid coverstock, coming out of the box at a dull 500/2000 SiaAir finish. This is the same coverstock that was used on the Knock Out Bruiser from a few years ago. With a slightly higher differential compared to the Knock Out Bruiser, along with a duller box finish, our testers saw more total hook from the Ethos Solid. In the current lineup, only the asymmetrical Hypnotize and Mesmerize provided more recovery and overall motion for us. The more oil that was on the lane, the better our looks were with the Ethos Solid.

The Mesmerize is the newest hook monster from Brunswick for the upcoming 2024 fall bowling season. This ball is built to easily handle longer patterns and heavier volumes of oil. It uses a new asymmetrical core design along with a combination of technologies to give bowlers of all styles easy hook and lots of overall motion. Brunswick’s DOT system is used on the Mesmerize, as well as DynamiCore2, which was previously only used in the Quantum Evo releases. The Mesmerize’s coverstock is a new formula of HK22 called HK22C – EVO Solid. This new veneer comes out of the box at a very rough 500/1500 SiaAir finish, providing traction through the heaviest oil pattern we have in our testing library. Bowlers who want more back end motion than the Quantum Evo Solid will find that added motion from the Mesmerize. We had the most success with this ball while our patterns were on the fresh side, but we were also able to move in and get it to come around the corner as the oil transitioned.

The Brunswick TZone Ocean Reef brings pinpoint accuracy and eye-catching style to your game. Built for beginners and those looking for a dependable spare ball, the Ocean Reef features a polished plastic coverstock that glides smoothly on dry lanes. The symmetrical 3 Piece Core ensures consistent performance with minimal flare potential (0–1 inches), making it an ideal choice for novice players or anyone in need of a straightforward, predictable reaction. With its vibrant ocean-inspired colors, the TZone Ocean Reef stands out both in performance and looks. It’s available in a wide range of weights (6LB to 15LB), so you can find the perfect fit for your game.