Brunswick Grizz question...

[Ernie McCracken]

I might be able to get my hands on a rather 'attractive' brown 14lb Brunswick "Grizz" for a relatively cheap price. I have done some research and it is a Urethane ball with a 3-piece reactive core suitable for medium oil (hard to find any info on the net re: this 'classic' brown ball).

The only review I found was this:

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Likes: Not too many. I do like an ugly ball, though.

Dislikes: Looks and hits like a toasted marshmallow.

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Although, someone on these forums did list it as a ball they'd like to see re-made.

Is this an OK ball to start with (in terms of learning the 'real' way to bowl)? Or should I avoid the old, urethane balls completely if I'm trying to swing/hook?

This will act as my first 'learning' ball.

Thanks...

 

[dennis56]

Hi Ernie

I know nothing of the ball but here is a link to a video from UTube. Looks ok to learn the art of hoook bowling with a "down & in" path.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya3guyNGQxk

Peter

 

[dennis56]

Hi Ernie

Sent you a PM.

Peter

 

[jason_doust]

The grizz was an OK ball, but not up to today's conditions. It could prove useful as a spare ball or dry lane ball.

Because of the amazing friction of modern bowling balls, today's "dry" lanes are yesteryear's "wet" lanes as more oil has to be applied to stop the superballs damaging the lane surface. That's why wood lanes are sadly disappearing.