Brunswick Warp Zone Bowling Ball

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Warp Zone, the second ball in the Zone-Asymmetric series expands on and complements the original Time Zone by using a medium-load particle coverstock over the Time Zone core. The medium-load particle coverstock increases traction in the oil and improves control on dry boards. This complementary ball reaction creates a better match up on heavy oil and over/under lane conditions. Bowlers with faster ball speeds and/or large amounts of axis tilt (low track, spinner release) will benefit from the Warp Zones increased traction in the oil. When drilling the Warp Zone, placement of the Riser Pin and the PSA locator (relative to the bowler’s axis) influences the amount of track flare created, contributing to the on lane ball reaction. The unique “ellipse” engraving* around the riser pin on the Warp Zone allows the bowler to easily see the orientation of the core and the PSA when looking at their ball, making it easier to identify the choice of layout. Utility Out of the box: The Warp Zo

Line Zone Asymmetrical
Color Blue
Coverstock Medium Load Particle
Core 2-piece
RG 2.553
Differential 0.047
Intermediate Diff n/a
Factory finish 400 grit sanded
Weights 12 thru 16lbs
   

11 Reviews

  • rle300

    Posted by rle300 on Aug 14th 2005

    Again- this ball is a GREAT ball! I love the way this ball hits the pins. I noticed this ball does well in house shots- Plus the ball rolls S M O O T H! I love this bowling ball. Its one of my favorite bowling ball. The down side is the ball tracked fast. Too bad Brunswick does not make this ball anymore. When it comes to tournament shots- it does not do a thing for me. I wish I knew which ball to use during tournament shots- I recommend this ball for those who want to score well in house shots.

  • BCW1969

    Posted by BCW1969 on Jun 7th 2005

    I was looking for a ball that would act like my "almighty" , but work better on heavy oil conditions , and I have found it. Buddies pro shop suggested the warp zone as a heavy oil complement to my Almighty ball, and I was able to get one on ebay for 47.99 new in box and this thing is amazing. I have mine drilled with a little bit of length because this ball would be too agressive for my game otherwise. I first tried it out for a few practice games last night after having it drilled. The center wouldnt allow me to have a freshly oiled lane because a league was comming in, so I bowled on a fried pair of lanes, and still managed to adjust and carry a bit and roll a couple of 200's with this thing. Tonight on freshly fairly heavily oiled lanes this thing was a beast. My first league game with this I shot a 278, which beat my old league high of 277 that I had been sitting on since 1990. I don't think I have ever had a ball that kept the pins as low and constantly spinning like th

  • gobrunswick123

    Posted by gobrunswick123 on Mar 31st 2005

    This ball is almost identical to the Ultimate Inferno in reaction(if it is drilled right). The warp zone has a tad bit less length than the Ultimate, but otherwise they are identical in reaction. The way mine is drilled it does this but only over my thumb hole. So i have to throw it different to stop tracking over the thumb hole. Also If you hit to solid in the pocket you will leave ten pins, but if you come it light it will create better pin action and carry the ten pin. ******************************Edit********************************** I have been working on my release and I think the main reason I did not like the ball is because how I was throwing it then. If I where to take it out now I would have no problem with it. So it is really not that bad of a ball.

  • enslenmj

    Posted by enslenmj on Mar 7th 2005

    I purchased this ball about 3 weeks ago. I hadn't bowled in a long time, and was using a straight shot ball that used to belong to my father when I joined up in a league. Since I had no experience choosing a ball, I went to a pro shop and they suggested the Warp Zone. I was averaging 155 until I bought the ball, and my first league night I had a 609 set. This ball moves very well in most conditions and hits the pins hard. I had other league bowlers asking about the ball because they were impresed with how it carried the pins. I highly recommend this ball to anyone looking for a solid all-condition ball.

  • Joe Schmo

    Posted by Joe Schmo on Aug 3rd 2004

    Bowler Specs; Lefty Rev Rate: 450-500 Speed: 17-18mph Ball Specs; 15lbs 3" Pin, drilled 5.5x4.5, Pin above the Bridge, Cg kicked left This has been my flood ball for a few months now and have only been able to put like 4 games on it in it's 400 grit box finish. So today I decided to take it to 1000 grit and put some polish on it so I can throw it on some lighter conditions. When the Warp Zone was dull, it could handle as much as oil as I could throw at it. The ball is a beast. The drill I used kept the Warp Zone from hooking in the heads when dull but had great midlane and a strong arc to the pocket. The Warp Zone gave me more hook then both my Animal Untamed and Retro Ressurection. When I polished the Warp Zone, It pushed much farther down the lane but still kept the great midlane like when it was dull. The Backend became more angular but still more of A arc. And the Warp Zone still had enough energy when it got to the pocket to carry everything. I also really lik

  • bobbo485

    Posted by bobbo485 on Jul 12th 2004

    The ball is actually very incredible in the oil. Had no problems wtih it at all. I just had to keep my line and keep good roll on it and you could hear the pins explode. Gave nice backend and went solid through the pockets. But as the series wore on. The ball started hitting higher and higher. Then i started to leave a bunch of splits which sucked, but i had a Element which i used. IF you use this ball I would advise making sure you have a medium oil ball as well. For i have this ball drilled quite agressively and as the lanes dry out....it shouldnt be used. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BALL TO ANYONE WITH MEDIUME REV.

  • t3

    Posted by t3 on Feb 24th 2004

    It's been a while since I reviewed a Brunswick ball. But I was facing some total crap lanes, no backends and medium heavy oil in the fronts and mids and wanted something that might finish enough to score. Picked this one up, drilled it stacked, 4x3.75. It was just what the doctor ordered. 1. Length. First, this is an oil ball. It is not for wet-dries, it is not for your Amoco-challenged house. It is an oil/carrydown ball. ON THOSE CONDITIONS, it gets reasonable length. It does not start up too early, but it doesn't make a hard break either. If there isn't enough oil and carrydown to hold it, it will move too soon and too much. 2. Move. A strong, consistent, but not hard arc. Very strong, very smooth roll. It can plow through the pins a bit because of this, so you need to either keep it loose or keep the speed up. 3. Hook. Lots. In the oil, it hooks exactly as much as you think it ought to on the condition, which is, it allows you to play medium swing lines.

  • The Killer

    Posted by The Killer on Feb 4th 2004

    I put another 20 games on this since writing my last review. All I have to say is this ball bit it and it sux big time. Used the Brunswick drilling for heavy oil and it hooks really nice in heavy oil. The ball does not carry anything anymore. I have left more splits and solid pins with this ball in the last 2 weeks than had in the rest of the Varsity season. I have had 3 good games with this ball but now it hits like my plastic ball. I am sorry to have to write this about what seemed to be a good ball but someone should tell the truth before more people get bitten by this piece.

  • monkez

    Posted by monkez on Jan 27th 2004

    I have this ball drilled 3 3/8 from PAP, 15 degrees (MB is just past VAL) in order to make it start up quickly. I am using it on an extremely long and heavy oil pattern and it is working beautifully. The flare is very high (4+ inches) and it allows me to use my normal ball speed. On the heavy oil, the pin carry is very good, though on a normal house shot, the ball tends to burn out and hit flat; more due to the surface (400 grit) and the drilling. Drilled leverage and maybe a little polish, I can see this ball being a monster on a house pattern.

  • The Killer

    Posted by The Killer on Jan 27th 2004

    This ball is a monster. I had it drilled for maximum hook with the cg kicked out, a pin in and a 3 oz. top weight. This ball went long and then exploded back with an extreme arch. It started turning IN THE OIL and just kept turning to the pocket. If you have high speed and moderate hand, this ball is great. Threw a 268 out of the box. This ball comes back with a vengeance and has great pin carry. Beautiful. It doesn't get better than this for the flood. STALLING FOR SPACE! STALLING FOR SPACE! STALLING FOR SPACE! STALLING FOR SPACE!

  • RandyO

    Posted by RandyO on Dec 15th 2003

    Without a doubt the best particle ball I’ve ever thrown. This ball is VERSATILE. It can be most anything you want it to be. Drill it up to roll early and keep it at the factory 400 grit and you have an oil eating hook-monster. Lay it out for some movement, smooth the finish, put on some polish, and you have a house-shot killer. I just drilled up my second one. The first one is layed out for control – pin under ring, PSA about ¾ right of the thumbhole. The factory 400 surface was lightly shined with some Track Magic. This one gives me a straighter trajectory than the 2nd one, although straight is a relative term when you’re talking Warp Zones. The second one is layed out with my favorite drill – pin over ring, PSA near the right edge of the thumbhole. The CG on this ball was a bit right of the Pin-PSA line, so it ended up with around ¾ +side. I worked this one up on my Vertex spinner to 600, then 1000 wet sand, followed by a bit of the Track Clean & Smooth to smooth out the sanding lin