First Impressions
The SWAG Fantasy Daze features a symmetrical mushroom-shaped core embedded in the patented Elastic-E outer core and wrapped in the Reverie 3 Solid reactive coverstock. The orange, pink, or purple color scheme gives the ball an eye-catching look on the lane. The specs list a 2.486 RG, a 0.044 differential, and an intermediate differential of 0.000 at 15 pounds. With a 3000 grit sanded surface, the ball is designed for medium to heavy oil conditions. This ball carries on the legacy of the original Fantasy, SWAG's very first bowling ball.
Comparison
The Fantasy Daze is often called the dictionary definition of a benchmark symmetrical solid. As an excellent benchmark solid, it delivers the smooth, controllable strong reaction you want from a benchmark solid. Compared to the original Fantasy, the Daze is more down-lane oriented and therefore shows a very strong move to the pocket with continuous power. When conditions are too strong, the SWAG Graffiti Pop at 1500 or 2000 grit makes a perfect complement. This ball works both for high-rev players as an aggressive, smooth, and strong piece and for low-rev players as a benchmark to medium-light oil ball.
On the Lanes
The Fantasy Daze serves as an incredible benchmark for heavy oil and longer patterns in the bag. Its incredibly readable ball motion makes it an automatic bag-maker on sport patterns. If you bowl in sport pattern leagues or compete regularly in tournaments on sport conditions, especially at high volumes, this ball should really help you out in tough situations. The ball rolls early and has a very strong continuous motion. It is very strong but smooth, and it shows neither the uncontrollable early gravitation nor the hockey-stick shape of aggressive balls. Hitting hard from every angle, it can be played gutter to gutter, 20 to 5, 22 to 10, or even up the 5 board, with the ball simply finding the pocket. It works well on fresh oil for tightening angles and in transition by moving left into the oil. The surface is stronger than on some newer pieces, and the low RG, medium differential symmetrical core provides natural length without overreacting to friction.