Brunswick Danger Zone Purple Ice Bowling Ball

Older bowler, easy to control with slower ball speed

Here is my take on the newly released Brunswick Purple Ice Danger Zone. When Brunswick first announced both Danger Zones, I was particularly interested in the remake Danger Zone as I, like many back around 1996-1997, loved the original Danger Zone. I also liked the Black Ice Danger Zone, the pearl version of the original Danger Zone. The Purple Ice is the equivalent, if you will, of the original Black Ice Danger Zone. In terms of the vitals on the Brunswick Purple Ice Danger Zone, it has the same Danger Zone symmetrical core as the original Danger Zone wrapped by a purple ice colored HK-22 Powerkoil 26 coverstock. Box finish is Crown Factory polish. I’ve tried this ball with on fresh and leftover THS and the layout used was 75 x 5 x 70.. Per manufacturer intent was to provide a quicker response more angular version of the Danger Zone. To be sure, it does seem to be quicker response, cleaner than the Danger Zone. However, I said the same thing about the Hammer Zero Mercy Pearl that I am going to say here- the video shows the ball not jump or go sideways off the spot. It stands up and continues but it doesn't go sideways. Where I've been working hard to slow down my response factors, I appreciate seeing a pearl ball react that way. In practicing with the new Purple Ice, I recall one shot that I missed slightly at the bottom and got it a touch further right than wanted. Yet, the Purple Ice Danger Zone still snapped out the 10 pin. Again, I appreciate a ball that allows for slight release and/or direction mistakes and still be able to carry an off hit. Several months ago, I was struggling greatly to get any off hits to carry. Yet, the Brunswick Purple Ice Danger Zone seems to be able to get those off hits to carry. I did that several times during today's practice session. I think this ball will be at its best on medium to drier patterns or broken down patterns. I have every confidence that the Purple Ice Danger Zone, like the Danger Zone, will work with a variety of rev rates and styles. The Brunswick Purple Ice Danger Zone is readily available. See your local pro shop for more information!