{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"1572337","sku":"60-108739","gtin":null,"name":"Brunswick Purple Rhino Pro Bowling Ball","brand":"Brunswick","categories":[{"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":"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"},{"name":"Symmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"symmetrical-core-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/brunswick-purple-rhino-pro-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/brunswick-purple-rhino-pro-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/brunswick-purple-rhino-pro-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/brunswick-purple-rhino-pro-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":159.95,"max":159.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"preorder","checked_at":"2026-10-18T09:53:03.004406+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-18T09:16:12+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Purple Rhino Pro? •Thick-shell symmetric Vintage Light Bulb core: 2.568 RG and .032 differential at 15 lb •Savvy Hook 4.0 Solid cover at a 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound finish •Easy length and a smooth, predictable motion that won’t overreact to…","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Brunswick"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Solid Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Brunswick Savvy Hook 4.0 Solid Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Symmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Brunswick Vintage Light Bulb Low RG Core"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.568"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".032"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"3 - 4 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Medium Oil"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Purple"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"High Performance Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"October 2026"}],"variants":[{"sku":"60-108739-936","gtin":"840315630574","label":"16LB","price":159.95,"stock":500,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"60-108739-935","gtin":"840315630581","label":"15LB","price":159.95,"stock":486,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"60-108739-934","gtin":"840315630598","label":"14LB","price":159.95,"stock":489,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"60-108739-933","gtin":"840315630604","label":"13LB","price":159.95,"stock":499,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"60-108739-932","gtin":"840315630611","label":"12LB","price":159.95,"stock":500,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95}],"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 Purple Rhino Pro bowling ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brunswick-purple-rhino-pro-front.webp"},{"alt":"Brunswick Purple Rhino Pro bowling ball core (16-15 lb)","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brunswick-purple-rhino-pro-core-16-15.webp"},{"alt":"Brunswick Purple Rhino Pro bowling ball core (14 lb)","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brunswick-purple-rhino-pro-core-14.webp"},{"alt":"Brunswick Purple Rhino Pro bowling ball core (13-12 lb)","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brunswick-purple-rhino-pro-core-13-12.webp"}],"release_date":"October 2026","description":"Control Without Giving Up Hitting Power\n\nAbout the Purple Rhino Pro\n\nThe Brunswick Purple Rhino Pro brings one of Brunswick's most iconic names back to the lanes, celebrating the ball that introduced reactive resin to a generation of bowlers. While bowling ball technology has evolved, one truth remains: stronger isn't always better.\n\nToday's lane conditions, trickier oil patterns and rising rev rates have created a growing need for equipment that delivers control without sacrificing hitting power. The Purple Rhino Pro was engineered for those moments. Its thick-shell design produces a higher RG and a lower differential than many modern performance balls, creating easy length and a smooth, predictable motion that won't overreact to friction. It streets October 22, 2026 in solid Purple.\n\nUnderstanding the Brunswick Vintage Light Bulb Low RG Core and Brunswick Savvy Hook 4.0 Solid Reactive\n\nBrunswick built the Purple Rhino Pro for control. The symmetric Vintage Light Bulb core sits inside a thick shell, which raises the RG and lowers the differential (2.568 RG and .032 differential at 15 lb). Paired with the Savvy Hook 4.0 Solid cover at a 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound finish, it gets easy length, controls the breakpoint and keeps continuing to the pins instead of jumping off the dry. The full per-weight numbers are listed below.\n\nA Thick-Shell Design for Easy Length and Control\n\nAt the heart of the Purple Rhino Pro is the symmetric Vintage Light Bulb core in a thick-shell design. At 15 lb it measures a 2.568 RG and a .032 differential, a higher RG and lower differential than many modern performance balls. That is what gives it easy length and a smooth, predictable motion.\n\nInstead of jumping off the dry, the Purple Rhino Pro keeps you in play, controls the breakpoint, and provides plenty of continuation to strike. Brunswick lists three core renders for the line: 16 and 15 lb, 14 lb, and 13 and 12 lb.\n\nA Solid Cover That Reads Evenly Without Overreacting\n\nThe Purple Rhino Pro wraps that core in the Savvy Hook 4.0 Solid coverstock at a 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound finish. The solid cover gives it enough traction to read the lane, and the compound box surface keeps it clean through the front.\n\nTogether with the thick-shell core, the result is a ball built for tricky patterns and higher rev rates: easy length, a controlled breakpoint, and a smooth move that won't overreact to friction.\n\nPurple Rhino Pro Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓High-Rev Players: Higher RG and lower differential tame the reaction so it does not jump off the dry\n\n✓League Bowlers: A smooth, predictable ball that keeps you in play on tricky house shots\n\n✓Rhino Fans: An iconic Brunswick name, back with a modern cover and a thick-shell core\n\n✓Control Players: Easy length and continuation to strike, without an overreaction\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Ships polished: The 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound finish runs clean and long out of the box. For an earlier read on heavier oil, take the surface down at 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 Purple Rhino Pro Fits in Your Brunswick Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Brunswick lineup, the Purple Rhino Pro is the control piece: a step above the entry-level Rhino in performance, and the solid companion to the pearl Ivory Rhino Pro on the same Vintage Light Bulb core. Use it when stronger balls overreact, and step up to the asymmetrics when the oil gets heavy.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound finish ships clean and long. Take the surface down at your pro shop for an earlier read when the oil is heavier, or keep it polished for maximum length. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nReactive covers absorb oil over time, which softens the reaction. Wipe the ball down after every set and deep clean it periodically so the Savvy Hook 4.0 Solid cover keeps the motion it shipped with.\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 Purple Rhino Pro 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\n\n16 lbs\n2.517\n.044\n\n15 lbs\n2.568\n.032\n\n14 lbs\n2.585\n.032\n\n13 lbs\n2.574\n.040\n\n12 lbs\n2.597\n.040","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. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.","title":"Shipping","source_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/shipping-information/"},{"text":"In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. 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