Evil Siege

Brunswick continues to move forward with the successful Siege series by introducing the Evil Siege. This ball has good length while still maintaining the energy to the break point. The ball is angular and invades the pocket with prejudice, leaving nothing standing. Looking for a new ball in to add to your arsenal or looking to upgrade, look no further. Evil is upon us.

Checkout the video review of the Evil Siege.

The Brunswick Evil Siege registers a 207.5 on the bowlingball.com Perfect Scale™.

Tech Specs:

• COVERSTOCK: Propel Pearl
• WEIGHT BLOCK: M.A.C.E.
• FACTORY FINISH: 4000-grit Micro pad
• BALL COLOR: 2 Color Pearl, Red / Black
• DUROMETER: 75-76 Rex D-scale
• FLARE POTENTIAL: Medium – High
• WEIGHTS: 12-16 lbs.

Manufacturer description of the new Brunswick Evil Siege:

The Evil Siege is the second in our new series of Pro Performance balls and features the new MACE asymmetrical core as well as the new solid Propel Pearl coverstock. This is a strong ball that battles medium to heavy oil and responds quickly to friction for great pin action.

The Brunswick Evil Siege has a world wide release date scheduled for January 25, 2010.

C (System)3.5

Brunswick continues to pave the way with new technology and innovative thinking. Focusing on the coverstock of the bowling ball, which is the dominant reason for ball reaction, Brunswick looks like they may have broken the code. Brunswick continues to be the leader in cover stock technology with the introduction of the second in the C System Series, the 3.5. This ball dominates and conquers heavy oil making other bowling balls look inferior when thrown side by side. The reaction that I see when the C System 3.5 is rolling down the lanes is new for the bowling industry. This ball will change your personal definition of ball reaction.

All new coverstock technology by Carmen Salvino, this bowling ball has a great look and a great roll going down the lane. You will see your scores go up as your pin carry goes up.

Watch the C System 3.5 Video Review right now.

The Brunswick C (System)3.5 registers a 214.9 on the bowlingball.com Perfect Scale™.

Tech Specs:

• RG: 2.585
• DIFFERENTIAL: .050
• COVERSTOCK: CFT 3.5
• WEIGHT BLOCK: I-Block
• FACTORY FINISH: 4000-grit Micro pad
• BALL COLOR: Purple/Yellow
• DUROMETER: 75-76 Rex D-scale
• FLARE POTENTIAL: Medium – High
• WEIGHTS: 12-16 lbs.
• PERFECT SCALE 214.9

Manufacturer description of the new Brunswick C (System)3.5:

Chemical Friction Technology – Developed with Carmen Salvino, the Brunswick C (System)3.5 is the next evolution in Chemical Friction Technology.

Let the science of friction improve your game!

Coverstock
CFT 3.5 is the next evolution in Chemical Friction Technology. The CFT 3.5 coverstock has a higher friction factor than the original CFT 2.5, which quickens response time, improves down lane traction and increases the overall hook.

Core: I-Block
The new I-Block core was engineered specifically for the CFT 2.5 coverstock to create maximum forgiveness, strong entry angels along with versatile drilling layouts.

Reaction Characteristics
Ball Motion – With its 4000-grit micro pad finish, the Brunswick C (System)3.5 offers a higher friction factor and increased response time to friction alternative than the original C(System) 2.5. The new C(System)3.5 is best used on medium-oily to oily lane conditions when a quicker response motion is needed to increase entry angle to the pocket.

The Brunswick C (System)3.5 has a world wide release date scheduled for January 25, 2010

Reign of Fire

Release date is scheduled for 1/27/10

The dominance of the Storm Reign line continues with the Storm Reign of Fire bowling ball. You will simply have to throw this ball to believe the reaction.

Storm is fast taking over the bowling world, again. Storm was never really down, but it had it ups and downs like all bowling ball companies. Under the leadership of Bill Chrisman, along with his outstanding staff, Storm bowling has not only revived the company but have taken it to the next level, and all of this in a down economy. This could only be achieved by having a commitment to quality which leads to superior products. The bowling balls at Storm have accounted for more television appearences and wins on the PBA tour than any other brand by far.  

The Storm Reign of Fire registers a 198.5 on the bowlingball.com Perfect Scale™.

Tech Specs:

• COVERSTOCK: R2S™ Solid Reactive
• WEIGHT BLOCK: C.A.M.
• FACTORY FINISH: 1000-grit Abralon®
• BALL COLOR: Scarlet / Burnt Orange
• DUROMETER: 74-76 Rex D-scale
• FLARE POTENTIAL: 4” – 5″ (Medium-High)
• FRAGRANCE: Guava Tangerine
• WEIGHTS: 12-16 lbs.
• PERFECT SCALE: 198.5

Manufacturer description of the new Storm Reign of Fire:

The key to the Storm Reign of Fire is the utilization of the R2S™ solid reactive coverstock. From its inception, it has proven to be one of the most versatile coverstocks ever manufactured. With its strong surface profile and excellent friction characteristics it was the obvious choice for this latest release.

The fuel for the Fire so to speak is the C.A.M. ™ (Continuous Axis Migration) weight block. The combination of the unique contours along the weight block with the strategically placed weighted mass blocks deliver optimum mid-lane roll with volatile backend reaction.

Added on 1/13/10, this ball is currently on pace to break all previous pre-order records, WOW.

Invasion

Release date is scheduled for 1/27/10

Tech Specs:

• COVERSTOCK: R3X™ Solid Reactive
• WEIGHT BLOCK: Origin
• FACTORY FINISH: 4000-grit Abralon®
• BALL COLOR: Violet/Crimson/Sapphire
• DUROMETER: 73-75 Rex D-scale
• FLARE POTENTIAL: 6” Plus (High)
• FRAGRANCE: Mulberry
• WEIGHTS: 12-16 lbs.
• PERFECT SCALE: 217.9

The Storm Invasion features the next generation of advancement in core and coverstock technology. Our first goal was to develop a strong asymmetrical design different than any other. The concept was to create contours along the RG planes to ensure a stronger preferred spin axis. We did this by developing intersecting contoured bands from the X-axis along the Y and Z axes. These bands are developed at specific arcs to maximize RG and differential values along the planes. In turn, this translates into a quicker revving core with a more defined moment of inertia or breakpoint unlike any prior design found on the market.

The all new Origin™ core boasts a 2.48 RG value with .057 total differential and a .017 intermediate differential. Using C.A.T.S., we tested the Origin™ core up against the Shape Lock™-HD core with same coverstock to see the differences, and we were amazed by the results. The Origin™ core started into the “hook” phase about 3 feet sooner and created a stronger entry angle to the pocket. Usually when we get the ball started into the “hook” phase sooner we see less entry angle to the pocket, but this core with the contoured bands along the RG planes definitely showed us something different.

The finishing touch to the Storm Invasion is the R3X™ coverstock. This third generation of Reactor™ series coverstock has the highest Ra values ever produced by Storm products. Based on the USBC Ball Motion Study we know that higher Ra values produce more ball motion in the oil, and this coverstock is no exception. We saw a 9% increase in friction values in the oil and an increase of 5% down the lane over its predecessor R2X™ utilizing C.A.T.S. testing.

When IBD recently asked Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers to offer some predictions about the future of technology, the networking pioneer didn’t mince words.

“If I had to make one big bet on the future, I would bet on video,” Chambers replied. “I think video is a major killer application, and the combination of video and networking will be a huge driver for how we will communicate in the future.”

In fact, Chambers has already made a big bet on the future of video. In March, Cisco (NasdaqGS:CSCO – News) said it would pay $590 million for Pure Digital Technologies, makers of the Flip mini camcorder, designed to make sharing video online easier.

Video growth has continued “at a rapid pace” even through the recession, says Mark Sue, an analyst with RBC Capital Markets. In a recent research note, he cites data from market tracker ChangeWave showing that Baby Boomers now spend more time online, 12.9 hours per week, than watching TV, 11.8 hours per week.

“Video services (Hulu, YouTube, CinemaNow, etc.) are giving consumers even more choice for video consumption, and network traffic growth may mean more network infrastructure will be required,” Sue wrote.

Web-based entertainment and online video sites such as Google’s (NasdaqGS:GOOG – News) YouTube are creating a big spike in demand for network bandwidth. Total time spent watching online videos shot up 49% last month over the year before, to 188.7 minutes per user, according to Nielsen Online.

In addition, more companies are holding virtual meetings online. This surge in video content plays to Cisco’s strength as the market leader in network routers and switches that guide Internet traffic.

Bob Metcalfe, creator of the ethernet standard for local area networks and co-founder of 3Com (NasdaqGS:COMS – News), is a video true believer. Now a partner with Polaris Ventures, Metcalfe sits on the board of Avistar (NasdaqCM:AVSR – News), a small video conferencing firm.

“The next big thing is the video Internet,” Metcalfe said.

A new white paper out this month from Cisco highlights the rapid buildup of this video-rich future. Global Internet traffic will increase fivefold by 2013, according to Cisco’s Visual Networking Index. Over that span, total traffic of video communications — including video messages and calls — will increase tenfold, the study says.

Cisco contends that all forms of online video together will exceed 90% of global consumer Web traffic by 2013. That includes Web-based TV, video on demand, Internet videos and peer-sharing videos. And by 2013, nearly two-thirds of all mobile data traffic will involve videos.

Cisco management sounded bullish about the prospects for video at a recent stock conference hosted by William Blair & Co., according to Jason Ader, a William Blair analyst. He rates Cisco stock as market-perform or hold.

Juniper Networks (NasdaqGS:JNPR – News) also stands to benefit, Ader says. He rates Juniper as market outperform or buy.

“Video, broadly speaking, is going to be the biggest driver of bandwidth and therefore network equipment over the next 10 years,” Ader said.

Cisco predicts a coming state of “consumer hyperconnectivity.” This includes active digital multitasking, such as listening to online music while surfing the Web or talking on the phone. In addition, passive networking might include downloading movies and shows in the background while watching other network TV.

Experts say this overlap is stretching the theoretical TV day — from 24 hours in a traditional broadcast schedule to 36 hours now. And that will grow to 48 hours by 2013.

More executives are conducting virtual meetings these days as well. The need to save on travel costs could drive future growth for firms such as Polycom (NasdaqGS:PLCM – News), a maker of video collaboration systems.

Tandberg of Norway is number one in video conferencing, followed by Polycom, according to Ader. He rates Polycom as market perform.

Michael Kourey, chief financial officer of Polycom, played up the video trend at the recent William Blair stock conference in Chicago, Ader says.

“(Polycom) management expressed confidence in its ability to return to growth in video ‘in the foreseeable future,’” Ader wrote in a research note.

The number of conferences that executives plan to attend this year has fallen by 50% to 60% over last year, according to Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry.

At the same time, the use of online conferencing systems such as Cisco’s WebEx or GoToMeeting from Citrix Systems is up 400% over last year, Chowdhry says.

“Oil prices are very high, and people are getting more green-conscious,” he said. “Many feel you can accomplish a lot just by videoconferencing.”

And consumers crave more high-definition downloads of their favorite video clips, TV shows, movies and games.

“This bodes well for companies that compete in these areas,” Chowdhry said

Keith Spear, CEO of KES Systems, Inc believes that the next big thing on the Internet will be video demonstration, visual product reviews and video instructions, from the extremely simply to the complex. For everything from how to use it to how it works.

Noteworthy, for the first time every more people spent time watching videos on the Internet than they spent watching TV.