Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Fanatic SS
Reviewed:February 2017
Empty
Coverstock Specs
Name:Relativity Hook
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:500 / 1500 SiaAir
Color:Black / Light Purple Solid
Empty
Core Specs
Name:Dual Flip Symmetric Low RG
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.480
Diff:0.055
Int. Diff:0.000

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Brunswick Fanatic SS brings all new technology to the Fanatic line. This ball uses a different core design than both the original Fanatic and the Fanatic BTU. Its Dual Flip Symmetric Low RG core has a lower RG and higher differential than the I-Block Symmetric core from the first Fanatic. On top of the stronger core design, the Relativity Hook solid coverstock will pick up earlier and stronger than the polished pearl cover of the Fanatic. The SS will be the Fanatic you want in your hands on heavy and longer oil patterns.

We liked the Fanatic SS best on our heavy test pattern. All three testers saw a big read in the midlane on this condition. This ball’s low RG core helped it to rev up quickly off the hand and its sanded cover gave it the traction it needed to get back to the pocket easily. All three testers could go away from the pocket on this pattern with the

Additional Brunswick Fanatic SS Resources

Click here to visit Brunswick's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.

Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.

The BTM Ball Testing Team

About The BTM Ball Testing Team

The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.