{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"363390","sku":"BRU-TWI-LAV-LIM","gtin":null,"name":"Brunswick Twist Lavender Lime Bowling Ball","brand":"Brunswick","categories":[{"name":"Bowling Ball Deals","slug":"bowling-ball-deals"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls for Straight Bowlers","slug":"straight-bowler-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Deals","slug":"bowling-deals"},{"name":"Brunswick","slug":"brunswick"},{"name":"Brunswick Bowling Balls","slug":"brunswick-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Dry Lane Bowling Balls","slug":"dry-lane-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Entry Level Bowling Balls","slug":"entry-level-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Kids Bowling Balls","slug":"kids-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Kids Bowling Gear","slug":"kids-bowling-gear"},{"name":"Pearl Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"pearl-reactive-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/brunswick-twist-lavender-lime-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/brunswick-twist-lavender-lime-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/brunswick-twist-lavender-lime-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/brunswick-twist-lavender-lime-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":74.95,"max":74.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"outofstock","checked_at":"2026-10-15T17:34:10.676878+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-15T07:18:40+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Twist? Very low differential Twist Low Diff Core for a gentle, controllable hook R-16 Pearl Reactive cover for a clean, easy reactive motion The easiest-hooking first reactive ball, available down to 8 lb","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Brunswick"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"500 Grit Polish"},{"key":"LT Product Subcategory","value":"Entry Level Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Brunswick R-16 Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"LT Product Category","value":"Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Brunswick Twist Low Diff Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Green, Purple"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"1 - 2 Inches"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.59"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".018"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Symmetrical Core"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Dry - Medium Oil"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"Brunswick Affordable Performance Bowling Balls, Entry Level Novice Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Pearl Reactive"}],"variants":[{"sku":"BRU-TWI-LAV-LIM-8","gtin":"082775032523","label":"8LB","price":74.95,"stock":0,"options":{"Ball Weight":"8LB"},"availability":"outofstock","regular_price":149.95}],"images":[{"alt":"Twist_Lavender_Lime_1600x1600_17f4986ac7f4990eb3b95b1b30d5f652","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Twist_Lavender_Lime_1600x1600_17f4986ac7f4990eb3b95b1b30d5f652-1.png"},{"alt":"Brunswick Twist Sky Blue Pink Snow Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/products-low-diff-core_1_1_1.jpg"},{"alt":"Brunswick Twist Sky Blue Pink Snow Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/products-bullet-core_1_1_1.jpg"},{"alt":"Brunswick Twist Sky Blue Pink Snow Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/products-foam-core_1_1_1.jpg"}],"release_date":null,"description":"The Easiest-Hooking Reactive Ball for New Bowlers\n\nAbout the Twist\n\nThe Brunswick Twist is one of the most beginner-friendly reactive bowling balls ever made, the gentle, controllable bridge between a plastic ball and a true hook ball. It pairs the symmetric Twist Low Diff Core with the R-16 Pearl Reactive coverstock, delivering just enough hook to learn with, on light to medium oil, in a striking range of color designs.\n\nThe Twist is built for new and developing bowlers. Its very low differential produces a small, controllable amount of hook, so the ball reads the lane gently and predictably rather than snapping at the breakpoint. That makes the Twist the perfect first reactive ball: it shows you what hook feels like without an aggressive, hard-to-control reaction, and it is available all the way down to 8 lb for youth bowlers.\n\nUnderstanding the Brunswick Twist Low Diff Core and Brunswick R-16 Pearl Reactive\n\nBrunswick built the Twist as the easiest-hooking reactive ball for new bowlers on light to medium oil. Specifically, the symmetric Twist Low Diff Core posts a 2.591 RG and a very low .018 differential, numbers that produce minimal flare and a gentle, controllable hook, while the R-16 Pearl Reactive cover reads the lane cleanly. As a result, it gives you just enough hook to learn with, in a forgiving, predictable package. The per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nA Very Low Differential Symmetric Core for a Gentle, Controllable Hook\n\nAt the heart of the Twist is the symmetric Twist Low Diff Core. At 15 lb it measures a 2.591 RG and a very low .018 differential, numbers that produce minimal track flare and a gentle, controllable hook. The very low differential is what makes the Twist so beginner-friendly: it hooks just a little, so the ball stays easy to read and control.\n\nThat forgiving, on-line reaction is the Twist's whole purpose. It reads the lane the same way shot after shot, so new bowlers can feel a reactive hook for the first time without an aggressive, snapping motion. It is the simplest reactive ball to learn with.\n\nA Pearl Reactive Cover for a Gentle, Clean Hook\n\nThe Twist wraps that core in Brunswick's R-16 Pearl Reactive coverstock at a polished finish. The pearl cover provides a gentle, controllable hook with clean length, so the ball gets down the lane and makes a small, predictable move on light to medium oil rather than the strong reaction of a performance ball.\n\nThat controllable read is what makes the Twist the ideal first hook ball. Leave it polished for a gentle, clean hook, or take the surface down at your pro shop for a slightly earlier read as you grow into stronger reactions.\n\nTwist Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓New and Beginning Bowlers: The easiest-hooking first reactive ball, a gentle bridge from plastic to hook\n\n✓Youth Bowlers: Available down to 8 lb with a small, controllable hook that is easy to learn with\n\n✓Control Players: A gentle, predictable hook with minimal flare on light to medium oil\n\n✓Straight-to-Hook Players: A simple reactive option for bowlers transitioning away from a plastic ball\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Control over raw hook: The lower differential means moderate total hook. For maximum board coverage on heavy oil, step up to stronger equipment.\n\n·Ships polished: The Polished 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 Twist Fits in Your Brunswick Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Brunswick lineup, the Twist is the gentlest, easiest-hooking reactive ball, the natural first step up from a plastic ball like the TZone. It hooks just a little, so it is ideal for learning. As you grow, step up to the Rhino for more hook, then to a Crown or Combat for true performance on heavier oil.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe polished finish gives the Twist its gentle, clean hook. Take the surface down with a lower-grit pad for a slightly earlier read, or keep it polished for the easiest, most controllable reaction. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the R-16 cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. Keeping the cover fresh preserves the gentle, controllable hook that makes the Twist such an easy ball to learn 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 Twist 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 one-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\n2.595\n.018\n\n15 lbs\n2.591\n.018\n\n14 lbs\n2.628\n.018\n\n13 lbs\n2.625\n.020\n\n12 lbs\n2.622\n.020\n\n11 lbs\n2.769\n.002\n\n10 lbs\n2.800\n.002\n\n9 lbs\n2.800\n.002\n\n8 lbs\n2.800\n.002","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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