Brunswick Combat Hybrid Performance Test

Performance Analysis

The Brunswick Combat Hybrid is a statement piece — Brunswick’s first high-performance asymmetric ball built entirely on their own core technology. The all-new Rampart asymmetric core with a .019 intermediate differential delivers strong asymmetric motion with a defined breakpoint and heavy roll through the pins. Wrapped in the brand-new Alpha Premier Hybrid Reactive coverstock at 2000 Grit, this ball reads the midlane earlier than a pearl while maintaining enough backend energy to drive through the pocket.

On medium-heavy oil, the Combat Hybrid is a workhorse. The hybrid coverstock gives it versatility across different oil volumes, and the Rampart core’s .051 differential combined with the .019 mass bias creates a ball that transitions from skid to hook to roll with authority. This is not a tweaked HK22 — it’s Brunswick’s own engineering from the ground up.

Who Is This Ball For?

The Combat Hybrid is built for power players and tournament bowlers who need a strong asymmetric option on medium-heavy oil. If you’ve been waiting for Brunswick to bring something truly competitive against the Storm and Hammer lineups, this is the ball that answers the call. League bowlers who want an angular, pin-crushing asymmetric in their bag will find the Combat Hybrid delivers at a level that justifies its $194.95 price tag.