{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"1470483","sku":"60-108683","gtin":null,"name":"Brunswick Combat Solid Bowling Ball","brand":"Brunswick","categories":[{"name":"Asymmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"asymmetrical-core-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Ball Add-Ons","slug":"ball-add-ons"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls for Two-Handed Bowlers","slug":"two-handed-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Brand","slug":"brands"},{"name":"Brunswick","slug":"brunswick"},{"name":"Brunswick Bowling Balls","slug":"brunswick-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Heavy Oil Bowling Balls","slug":"heavy-oil-bowling-balls"},{"name":"High Performance Bowling Balls","slug":"high-performance-bowling-balls"},{"name":"MRP/MAP","slug":"mrp-map"},{"name":"Pre-Orders / New Releases","slug":"new-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Solid Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"solid-reactive-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/brunswick-combat-solid-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/brunswick-combat-solid-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/brunswick-combat-solid-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/brunswick-combat-solid-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":194.95,"max":194.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-18T03:00:00.112951+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-16T20:32:19+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Combat Solid? •Asymmetric Rampart core for heavy flare and an early, continuous read •New HK22C2 Alpha Premier Solid cover at a 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish •Built for heavy oil with a 96 traction rating, the top of the Performance Pro line","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Brunswick"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Solid Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Brunswick Alpha Premier Solid HK22C2 Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Asymmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Brunswick Rampart Core"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.50"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".051"},{"key":"Mass Bias Strength","value":".019"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"4 - 5 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Medium - Heavy Oil"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Blue, Navy, Purple, Slate"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"High Performance Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"August 2026"}],"variants":[{"sku":"60-108683-936","gtin":"840315629950","label":"16LB","price":194.95,"stock":5,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"60-108683-935","gtin":"840315629967","label":"15LB","price":194.95,"stock":100,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"60-108683-934","gtin":"840315629974","label":"14LB","price":194.95,"stock":55,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"60-108683-933","gtin":"840315629981","label":"13LB","price":194.95,"stock":8,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"60-108683-932","gtin":"840315629998","label":"12LB","price":194.95,"stock":13,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95}],"options":[{"name":"Drilling Protection","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"✓ Yes — Protect My Ball","price":4.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"No thanks","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Extra 365 Protection","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"✓ Yes — Extend My Coverage","price":5.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"No thanks","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":"flat_fee"},{"name":"Specific Requests","type":"custom_text","price":null,"choices":[],"required":false,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"images":[{"alt":"Brunswick Combat Solid bowling ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brunswick-combat-solid-bowling-ball.webp"},{"alt":"Brunswick Combat Solid Rampart core","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brunswick-combat-solid-core.webp"}],"release_date":"August 2026","description":"Maximum Traction for the Heaviest Volume\n\nAbout the Combat Solid\n\nThe Brunswick Combat Solid is the most aggressive traction piece in Brunswick's Performance Pro lineup, carrying a 96 traction rating, the highest in the line. Brunswick calls it the biggest-hooking ball it has built since the Mesmerize. It pairs the asymmetric Rampart Core with the new HK22C2 Alpha Premier Solid coverstock, which marks the return of HK22C2 technology to the Combat line, a combination built to read the lane early and keep driving through the pins.\n\nWhere a pearl or hybrid waits to make its move, the Combat Solid is meant to go to work the moment it hits the lane. The Rampart core stores the energy and the Alpha Premier Solid cover puts it on the lane as continuous, controllable hook, giving stronger players a benchmark traction ball for fresh, heavy patterns.\n\nUnderstanding the Brunswick Rampart Core and Brunswick Alpha Premier Solid HK22C2 Reactive\n\nBrunswick built the Combat Solid for heavy volume. The asymmetric Rampart core reads the mid-lane strongly and keeps its motion continuous instead of rolling out, while the HK22C2 Alpha Premier Solid cover, finished at 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad, grips the oil early for a strong, predictable footprint. The result is an early, traction-forward read with a smooth, hard-driving backend rather than a sharp, jumpy reaction. The full per-weight numbers are listed below.\n\nAn Asymmetric Engine Built for Early, Continuous Traction\n\nAt the heart of the Combat Solid is the asymmetric Rampart Core. At 15 lb it measures an RG of 2.502, a strong .051 differential, and a .019 intermediate differential (mass bias), numbers that produce heavy flare and an early, powerful read. The asymmetry gives the core a defined preferred spin axis, so layout has a real say in how early and how strongly the ball revs up. Brunswick wraps the Rampart core in DynamiCore, the outer-core technology that adds durability and a stronger, more responsive hit through the pins.\n\nThat combination of low RG and high differential is what makes the Combat Solid a true heavy-oil piece. It reads the mid-lane early and keeps storing energy deep into the pattern, so it drives through the pins instead of giving up at the spot. Paired with the right layout, the Rampart core delivers strong, continuous motion that higher-rev players can control.\n\nA Premium Solid Built to Grip the Heaviest Oil\n\nWrapping the Rampart core is the new HK22C2 Alpha Premier Solid coverstock. Built on Brunswick's HK22C2 base chemistry, the Alpha Premier Solid formulation is engineered for maximum oil traction, earning the Combat Solid its 96 traction rating. Finished at 500, 1500 with a Siaair Micro Pad, the surface grips early and reads the friction predictably, giving you a strong, even footprint on fresh, oily lanes.\n\nCombat Solid Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Higher-Rev Bowlers: The asymmetric Rampart core rewards revs with heavy flare and a strong, hard-driving backend\n\n✓Tournament Players: An early-reading benchmark traction ball for fresh, heavy patterns where control matters as much as hook\n\n✓League Bowlers on Heavy Oil: A dependable first ball out of the bag when the house pattern carries real volume\n\n✓Traction-First Stylists: The Alpha Premier Solid cover grips early and reads predictably for players who want to see the ball every shot\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Strong, aggressive motion: This is a high-flare piece built for traction. If you want a controlled, lower-hook reaction, a lower-differential ball will suit you better.\n\n·Ships sanded for traction: The 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish is built to grip in oil. Polish it for more length when the volume drops.\n\n·Asymmetric layout sensitivity: Layout choices shift the reaction more than on a symmetric ball. Match the pin and mass bias to your game with your pro shop.\n\n·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.\n\n·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.\n\n·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.\n\nBowlersMart Tips: Where the Combat Solid Fits in Your Brunswick Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Brunswick lineup, the Combat Solid is the strong solid you throw first on fresh, heavy oil. It sits at the top of the Combat line, giving you the earliest, most aggressive read in the bag. When the Combat Solid starts to look too strong as the lanes break down, step down to the Combat Hybrid, then to a pearl for more length and a cleaner backend.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad finish is a traction setup out of the box. Raise the grit for more length when the oil drops, or refresh the box surface to restore the early read. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nSolid covers absorb oil over time, which softens the read. Wiping the Combat Solid down after every set and deep cleaning it periodically keeps its strong early traction consistent over the life of the ball.\n\nEarn points on every Brunswick purchase through the Striking Rewards loyalty program. Every ball you add to your arsenal builds toward your next reward.\n\nShop With Confidence at BowlersMart\n\nThe Brunswick Combat Solid Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized Brunswick dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full two-year Brunswick warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.\n\nWeight\nRadius of Gyration (RG)\nDifferential\nMass Bias\n\n16 lbs\n2.515\n.043\n.016\n\n15 lbs\n2.502\n.051\n.019\n\n14 lbs\n2.513\n.051\n.019\n\n13 lbs\n2.597\n.041\n.014\n\n12 lbs\n2.593\n.041\n.014","policies":[{"text":"Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. 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