Brunswick Meanstreak Brawler Bowling Ball Review

Brunswick

Meanstreak Brawler

Pattern	St	Tw	Cr
Oily:	7	8	8
Medium:	9	9.5	8
Dry:	5	4	4
Sport:	6	7	6

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:	Addaptive f(P+F) Hybrid
Type:	Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:	500 SiaAir / Rough Buff
Color:	Blue Solid / Bronze Gold Pearl
Core Info
Name:	NA
Type:	Symmetrical
RG:	2.536
Total Diff:	0.048
Int. Diff:	NA

The Meanstreak Brawler utilizes the same shape core as the Meanstreak. The differential is the same and the RG is just slightly lower. The cover has been changed from a pearl finished with High Gloss Polish to a hybrid at a lower Rough Buff finish. These changes all give the Meanstreak Brawler more teeth in the oil than the original Meanstreak.

This ball performed best on our medium test pattern. Tweener had a phenomenal reaction on this pattern. He could be fast with his ball speed and the Brawler made it back to the pocket for the duration of the testing session. Stroker was right behind him with a pretty good reaction himself. The slightly rough finish allowed these testers the extra read in the...

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Performance Ratings

Name	Value	Comments
Torque (1-10)	7	The hybrid cover and rough box finish just slightly tame down the move at the breakpoint. What the ball lost at the breakpoint, it more than makes up for in the midlane.
Length (1-25)	14	The Brawler uses a hybrid cover at a 500 SiaAir/Rough Buff finish, compared to the High Gloss polish pearl finish of the Meanstreak Brawler. This gets the ball to pick up the lane earlier.
Back End (1-20)	15.5	This ball is not far behind the Meanstreak at the back end. Because of the slight difference in cover and box finish, the Brawler starts to pick up earlier and has a stronger move in the middle part of the lane.
Total Hook (1-100)	50	The Meanstreak Brawler is a great addition to the upper mid performance line. It’s a great ball to start with for bowlers who like the Meanstreak but want a ball that hooks more.

Strengths: The added motion from the Meanstreak Brawler is a nice addition for bowlers who liked the Meanstreak and would fit into an arsenal that includes it. The Brawler can handle heavier volumes of oil with the right layout.

Weaknesses: Floods will not offer enough friction for the Brawler. On the other end of the spectrum, really dry lanes will also force users to put this ball away.

Overall Summary: The Meanstreak Brawler’s hybrid cover provides a motion that was not present in the Brunswick line. The symmetrical core with the hybrid shell can cover all types of medium patterns.