The Attitude Control features a pearlized urethane coverstock wrapped around the symmetrical Contra core that was also used in the Attitude. The change in coverstock to the urethane material offers a completely different reaction than everything in the current Brunswick line. The 0.047″ total differential is the highest in recent memory out of all the symmetrical urethane offerings we’ve reviewed. With its rough 500/1000 SiaAir box finish, the Attitude Control digs into the oil early and provides moderate hook for medium to drier conditions.

Stroker really liked the Attitude Control’s shape on the dry test pattern. His style was the most effective out of the testers on this pattern in getting the ball to maintain energy and go through the pins effectively for both the fresh and broken-down segments of the test session. He could keep his angles fairly straight throughout the session and let the Attitude Control’s aggressive surface finish drive it to the pocket without seeing any kind of over/under reaction. The Attitude Control was earlier and smoother than any of Brunswick’s reactive resin options. The dull coverstock and large flare potential gave Stroker a good look on the medium oil pattern as well. He played straight up the outside part of the lane and let the sanded shell provide the hook through the oil when needed. This pattern was a bit harder for him during transition and the burn. He had to move left to find oil, but his low rev rate and the...

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