Brunswick Rhino Magenta/Navy/Purple
Looking for an entry-level bowling ball or a ball that is not going to react strongly to the dry or oily parts of the lane? Then look no further than the Brunswick Rhino bowling ball. This line of bowling balls balances power and control by pairing the R-16 reactive coverstock and a light bulb shaped core.
- Color: Magenta/Purple/Navy
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown - Coverstock: R-16 Solid Reactive
- Core: Light Bulb (12-16#)
- Finish: 500 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound /Crown Factory Polish
- Reaction: Slight Hook
- Recommended Lane Condition: Any
- RG Max: 2.554
- RG Min: 2.524
- Differential: 0.030
- Hook Potential: 95 (scale 10-250)
- Length: 160 (scale 25-235)
- Breakpoint Shape: Medium 90 (scale: smooth arc 10-angular 150)
- Manufacturer's Warranty: Two years from purchase date
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- SKU: BRU60106512
- Product ID: 13183
- Brand: Brunswick
- Category: Bowling Balls
- Ball Performance: Entry Level Balls
Customer Reviews | 7 Customer Questions
By mark from North Carolina
Pros:
look good feel good
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
casual bowling
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
she loves it
Wife used this ball for the first time today 1-08-24 at our favorite alley in Salisbury NC and she was blown away by how it handled. She was used to throwing a T-Zone Deep Space plastic ball, but she NEVER touched it once she started using her new Magenta Rhino. This ball is dead on. Even I was impressed with it.
This ball gave her a slight curve right before the headpin, either right or left, just a tad. This ball didn't skid like her plastic did, it just rolled. She loves the color and sparkle.
She whooped me the first game, and almost the second..
I liked this ball so much, I may get one myself.
By olegeezer from North Carolina
Pros:
good step up from plastic
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
step up
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
New ball
Wifey is starting to wanta curve a ball and she's having a tough time doing it with plastic. As for me, hooking a ball isn't a problem, I'm currently throwing a 25 year old columbia yellow dot, which I love.
It's time to move the wifey's game up a tad. She'll "hate" this ball til she gets used to it..
By Jalissa from Va
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Perfect addition to your bag
This ball is beautiful, great for higher control/predictably, best ball for beginners learning how to hook or even could work as a great spare ball
By Sweetpea Bowl from Worcester, Massachusetts
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Brunswick Rhino Magenta/Purple/Navy
Here is my take on the Brunswick Magenta/Purple/Navy Rhino. This particular Rhino has a solid reactive cover with an inverted lightbulb core. Box surface is Factory Crown Polish. I have drilled one with a 50 x 4 ¾ x 30 and have thrown it on a verity of THS.
Even though the Rhino is an affordable price point release, the ball actually has great performance for the dollar. This ball will work very well on wet/dry THS, lighter volume patterns and potentially on shorter sport patterns. Those with slower ball speeds and/or who are rev dominant players may find success with the Rhino.
See your pro shop for more information on the Brunswick Magenta/Purple/Navy Rhino.
By The Equalizer from Jackson Mississippi
Pros:
Great midland read, great continuation through the pins.
Best Uses:
Medium oil patterns to dry
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
The Best Entry Level Ball
I have two Rhinos and I have shot five perfect games with them. It's my go to ball when the Lanes get tricky with the wet dry conditions.
By Derek K from Colorado Springs
Pros:
Price point, out performs entry price point, sharp looking color scheme
Cons:
N/A
Best Uses:
Dry lanes, playing straighter, higher ball speed and rev rate
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great performer beyond the entry level price point
Speed: 17.9
RPM: 480
PAP: 5 7/8 RT x 2 1/4 DN
No-thumb, one league per week, tournaments when I can. Tremendous slouch.
Great performer beyond the entry level price point.
For beginners looking for their first ball all the way to advanced bowlers looking for a ball for when the lanes are dry, the Rhino is a great option. 5 color choices in all, 4 pearl and now a solid resin option with the Magenta/Purple/Navy. Using the trusty Light Bulb core and the R16 coverstock, both have been a staple with the Rhino line for years.
With the out of box surface of 500 and then finished with Crown Factory Compound and Crown Factory Polish, I chose a layout of 65x4.25x35 (the same as my Radical Bowling Technologies Counter Attack Solid) to help get the ball through the front part of the lane and not be too jumpy off of the dry. My intentions with the Rhino is to use this ball when the lanes are fried, especially on longer block format tournaments and on short oil patterns as well. I’ll give it a chance during league on a THS but probably not until later in the night …and this last year I was wonderfully set with the DV8 Verge Pearl as my closer.
The Rhino Magenta/Purple/Navy Solid really is a sharp looking ball and I’m digging the fact that Brunswick (and associated manufacturers) are starting to use sparkle in their additive packages as it totally adds to the shelf appeal in pro shops, your bowling bag, and on the ball return …and of course going down the lane and through the pins as well.
The Brunswick Rhino is a wonderful choice as a first ball for a beginner bowler and is in their Affordable/All Purpose range. You’ll get more performance with the Rhino line than the Twist line which is rated as Affordable/Control.
Be well, rip racks ...and shred pins.
Customer Questions & Answers | Reviews
Question:
Does the Rhino line have a solid cover on the bowling ball
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Answer:
Technically all of the current Brunswick Rhino bowling balls have a R-16 Pearl Reactive. I think we may have some showing R-16 Reactive but they are all pearl.
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What is drilling protection??
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Drilling protection is an option that can help if you take the ball to your local driller and the ball chips or cracks while they are drilling the ball. We can help to reimburse your drilling cost and replace the ball for you this happens during drilling. To see more details click the "?" beside the drilling protection option.
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Do all ordered balls come non drilled? Whic is good for me
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This ball will start out without holes. We do offer drilling options for some bowling balls for an extra fee but you may decline the drilling option if you do not want holes.
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What type of core is in a 11# Rhino?
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Is it pre drilled with holes
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This ball is priced undrilled, but we do have the option to add Basic Drilling for $14.95 and have us drill the ball for you or you may have it drilled locally.
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Does the 11lb. Rhino ball have the light bulb core?
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Question:
Compare it to the tundra track fire
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Answer:
While they both have a pretty comparable weight block, the Rhino has a little weaker coverstock than the Track Tundra Fire so I would give the Rhino an advantage to work better down into some drier conditions while the Tundra Fire may handle medium a little better.
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