Brunswick Knock Out Bruiser Review

This ball is another knockout from Brunswick. It has the dependable Melee core wrapped around the SH 4.0 cover with Dynami core. Put that together and you get a very strong solid. I drilled mine 50x4.5x40. And I got a really strong rolling ball that doesn’t quit on the backend. Compared to the OG knockout it’s going to roll and little sooner and stronger on the back.

United States

I drilled up 2 of the new Brunswick Knock Out Bruisers...the latest generation in the Knock Out/Melee Jab series of equipment. The Knock Out/Melee Jab series has always earned a trusted place in my bag since the first time I threw the Melee Jab SE after the EBI acquisition in 2019. Thus, when I saw the new Knock Out Bruiser coming out, I had to drill a couple. The new Knock Out Bruiser has an updated Savvy Hook 4.0 cover...the next generation solid cover over the original Knock Out. I have tried the Bruiser on THS leftovers at box surface which is 2000 Siaair. The layout I used on the one I have tried this far is 60 x 5 x 70. This ball did not disappoint! As might be expected with the stronger cover, I was a bit further left compared to a similarly drilled original Knock Out. I moved about 4 left on the approach and 2 with my eyes and tried to get the ball to the same spot. The motion between the two is very comparable which is great to see...just a bit further left with the Bruiser. If you are looking to replace original Knock Outs or are looking for a great benchmark ball with a solid cover for medium/higher volume patterns, the Knock Out Bruiser is the answer. Again, since the original Knock Out was released, I've used them many times with success in NEBA's and other events. I also found that with this particular series of equipment, different ball motions can be drilled and many styles will find success. The Knock Out Bruiser will be available on January 27, 2023. See your pro shop for more information.

United States

The Knockout line is one of my favorites of all time. The Melee core combined with a stronger cover makes the Knockouts and Jabs a great 1-2 punch. The Bruiser for me is extremely smooth and controllable. As a high rev player, having a bowling ball that is predictable and comes off the spot with control is very important. Comparing this ball to the black and blue, I would say the Bruiser is about 3-4 more overall but a touch smoother downlane motion. Once I notice the Bruiser get a little lazy down lane, I can go right to my Carbon Jab while making a small move with my feet inside.

United States

I drilled my Knock Out Bruiser with a 4 x 30, pin up layout, which is the same as my Knock Out and Melee Jab. For me, the Bruiser is the strongest of the three. In comparison, it’s earlier and more overall hook than the Knock Out. I can use this ball as a game 1 ball, where the Melee Jab was more of a game 2-3 ball. I think this ball would be a good benchmark type ball in everyone’s bag.

United States

The Knockout Bruiser is the successor to the original black Knock Out. This one has the same continuous reaction shape with more overall hook and more boards covered. I find that this ball works best on fresher medium patterns when a smoother reaction shape is needed. This one seems to take surface adjustments well and could very well be a stronger benchmark type ball for many different styles of bowler. This one has already been getting use when the League pattern is playing tighter than usual to start and should get plenty more user in the future. This Knockout is truly advanced benchmark performance.

United States