Brunswick Melee Jab Bowling Ball

Layout: <a target="_blank" href=" https://www.dropbox.com/s/ivj84jmbjw6kjm8/%282014-12%29%20Melee%20Jab.jpg?dl=0">65° x 5” x 45°</a> One word described my initial reaction to the way this ball rolled, WOW. This ball really brings it in the back part of the lane. Like all Brunswick balls, it gets through the heads effortlessly, starts its move in the mid lane, and breaks loose in the back part of the lane. With the strong move it makes, you’d almost think it was asymmetric. If I am looking for an asymmetric look, but an actual asymmetric ball isn’t just working, I have no concerns moving in with this ball and worrying if it will come back. I compared this ball to the Mastermind Intellect and the Forteras (Exile and Intrigue). I found that the Jab was a little weaker in the midlane than the Intellect, but on equal footing in regards to backend reaction, making the Intellect better for when they are tigher. The Jab and Intrigue are great compliments, and I would have complete confidence going to league with just these two balls. I actually have my Jab hooking more overall than the Intrigue, but that could be due to my layout choices. The Jab and the Exile I find have similar backend reaction, but the Exile needs the lanes to be a little drier overall, where I would trust the Jab on the fresh. I would have no issues balling down to the Exile from the Jab. --The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation--

Brunswick Melee Jab My information Ball speed-14 mph average/ Rev rate- 270 average Axis tilt-15 degrees /Axis rotation-45 degrees Ball drilling on the ball reviewed-60 x 30 @4” P 3 X-hole Ball stats: Core-Melee Low RG Symmetrical Coverstock- Savvy Hook Pearl Surface-500 siaair Pad /Royal Compound ,RG-2.487 RG Diff-.-0.050 Color-Deep Bruise Pearl Overview The Melee Jab cover and core combination creates less friction friction than the Melee or the Cross. Clears the heads and midlane and has a quicker respond to the friction downlane. The ball also has more skid flip than the other Melees. The Melee Jab creates less overall hook throughout the lane than the Melee or Cross. The Melee Jab compared to the Melee and Cross The Melee and Cross has more overall hook through the entire lane. The Melee Jab has more length and greater response to the friction. With more backend at the end of the pattern than the Melee and Cross. On medium oily lanes 43’ house shot on 15 year old Anvilanes. The core and cover combo creates less hook throughout the entire lane. But has a quick response to friction when it encounters friction at the back end. The Melee Jab clears the heads and midlane nicely, but has a lot of axis rotation left to create a big move on the back end. When it hits the friction at the back end of the pattern, it turns and doesn't quit. When the lanes start to go through the transition stage The Melee Jab really shows what it’s made of. The ease through the heads and midlane and the skid flip motion allows you to move deeper into the lane,and still get recovery. As the shot transitioned during games I could easily move deeper to created steeper angles. With the steeper angles during the transition the pin carry was increased. The miss area wasn't so critical .The ball now had extra area to come back without overreaction. Closing comments: The cover and core helps supply length and decent revs, for medium conditions.With 4’ flare..The ball does what it is designed to do.It gave more length and a sharper move downlane.It got through the drying heads and light push, all the while maintaining a sharp angular turn at the breakpoint. The Melee Jab was best on medium oily volumes. Higher oil volumes might require you to scuff it up some to improve traction in oil. Higher rev players may find they will get a great look with with more surface on fresh oil. The length the Melee Jab gets through the heads easy,and still keeps its axis rotation which helps to conserve energy when coming in contact with the pocket. Overall a great ball for most styles.Just find a condition that medium,and you will not be disappointed. Melee™ Jab | Brunswick Bowling.webloc Melee™ Jab | Brunswick Bowling.webloc Angela Wilt Brunswick Regional Staff Member.