- Big Bro

First Impressions
The Swag Big Bro series establishes itself as a powerful product line for demanding lane conditions with robust technical specs. The Big Bro is a remarkably robust bowling ball developed to shine on demanding heavy oil lane conditions. At its heart sits the innovative Dominance Core, developed for precision and power, together with the advanced Elastic-E filler. The numbers show a 2.484 RG and a 0.054 differential at 15 pounds, which points to an asymmetric construction with moderate ball motion. The inner shell made of Elastic-E should deliver roughly 30 percent more drive compared to many balls on the market.
Comparison
The Big Bro series is positioned among the powerful asymmetric balls for high oil volumes. Unlike typical low-RG asymmetric balls, which often tend toward a heavy rolling motion, the Big Bro K.O. shows a noticeably more balanced ball motion. The ball travels through the heads and the midlane with ease and stores considerable energy for the backend. Compared to established competitors like the Storm Phaze II, the Big Bro series offers a similar performance class for heavy oil conditions, but with the characteristic Elastic-E technology. The various versions in the series — from pearl to solid surfaces — allow broad coverage of different lane conditions within the heavy oil category.
On the Lanes
The Big Bro is ideally suited to demanding heavy oil lane conditions and is aimed at advanced to professional players. The asymmetric pearl construction makes it particularly well suited to medium to oily lanes, and its versatility lets you adapt to varying lane conditions with ease. The ball delivers a wide, sweeping arc and gives bowlers impressive control and precision for improved performance. If you have a higher rev rate and a power game, you'll benefit especially from what this series has to offer. The forgiveness shows itself in how well the ball recovers when it gets pulled too far into the oil, which also makes it suitable for less consistent shots.