Brunswick Wicked Siege Bowling Ball Review

Brunswick

Wicked Siege

Pattern	St	Tw	Cr
Oily:	7	7	7.5
Medium:	9	9	9
Dry:	6.5	6	5
Sport:	8	8	7.5

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

Coverstock Info
Name:	Propel X
Type:	Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:	500 SiaAir / Rough Buff
Color:	Black / Purple Pearl
Core Info
Name:	NA
Type:	Asymmetrical
RG:	2.529
Total Diff:	0.050
Int. Diff:	0.020

The Wicked Siege joins both the Siege and Evil Siege in Brunswick’s Pro Performance category. This new ball uses a modified version of the MACE core combined with new version of the Propel cover. The core modification increased the RG and lowered the overall differential. The Propel X cover matched up with the MACE medium RG core allows the Wicked Siege to skid farther than the Siege, while picking up the lane sooner than the Evil Siege. We also found the strength at the breakpoint to be in between these two balls as well. The length and strength at the breakpoint will match up best with medium-oily patterns.

We found our best reactions on our medium test pattern. Cranker was the deepest of the three testers, giving this one plenty of room through the front part of...

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Performance Ratings

Name	Value	Comments
Torque (1-10)	6	We found the Wicked Siege to be as aggressive in the midlane as it was at the breakpoint. This gave us a strong overall ball reaction.
Length (1-25)	12	The Rough Buff Finish on the Wicked Siege allowed it to work on both our medium and oily test patterns, with it favoring the medium pattern the most. Those who are speed dominant may need a touch more surface for the heavy stuff.
Back End (1-20)	15	The downlane recovery is similar to the first two Sieges. There aren’t any surprises out of this ball, just a consistent reaction shot after shot.
Total Hook (1-100)	50	The overall hook potential is between the Siege and Evil Siege. This one doesn’t start as early as the Siege, but does pick up the lane sooner than the Evil Siege.

Strengths: What we liked the most about the Wicked Siege was the overall predictability that it offers. It just seemed to offer the right amount of length and back end, giving a consistent line to the pocket.

Weaknesses: The Wicked Siege will find its way back into the bag when the lanes have less than a medium volume of oil. Polishing will help create more length, but it won’t be enough for the dry stuff.

Overall Summary: The Wicked Siege creates a look on the lanes that is between the Siege and Evil Siege. It will match up best with medium to oily patterns. The reaction off the dry is strong yet very consistent.