- Infinity Quest Pearl

First Impressions
With the Infinity Quest Pearl, Brunswick is bringing a pearl version of the already established Infinity Quest to market on June 11, 2026, positioning the model in the high-performance class with skid/flip characteristics. Visually, the ball stands out with a bold blue and pink color combination that gains noticeable depth from the polished surface. Inside works the familiar asymmetric Infinity core, listed for the 15-pound ball with a 2.521 RG, a 0.051 differential, and a 0.010 intermediate differential. These core numbers point to a balanced relationship between length potential and usable roll phase. The cover is the new HK22C – EVO Pearl Reactive, a pearl version of the HK22 Hyper Kinetic series, which according to the manufacturer should show improved translucency thanks to a nano-micellar phase separation technology. Out of the box, the surface is prepared with 500, 1000, and 1500 Siaair and then polished with Crown Factory Compound, giving the ball a smooth, glossy look. The concept is rounded out by Brunswick's DynamiCore outer core and the patent-pending Durability Optimization Technology (DOT), which should provide improved hitting power and long-term stability. In Brunswick's own performance index, the ball earns a reaction shape value of 82, placing it clearly in the angular skid/flip range.
Comparison Within the Brunswick lineup, the Infinity Quest Pearl positions itself quite differently from its direct namesake, the Brunswick Infinity Quest with the HK22C – EVO Solid cover. While the solid version rolls heavier and earlier and leans on a strong midlane reaction, the pearl version should run noticeably cleaner through the heads and show a sharper, more continuous transition at the breakpoint. That puts the ball in the slot within the lineup previously held by the Brunswick Beyond Infinity, though with a motion signature of its own. Compared to the Brunswick Strategy, another asymmetric pearl in the high-performance segment, the Infinity Quest Pearl should bring slightly less overall power and draw a rounder, less pronounced hook-set arc. Against the Brunswick Crown Victory Pro, often used as a reliable benchmark option on drier conditions, the Infinity Quest Pearl could offer more continuation at the pins and a somewhat more aggressive friction reaction. As a cross-brand reference point in a similar price and performance segment, the Roto Grip Gremlin comes to mind, which likewise combines an asymmetric core with a clearly angular pearl reaction and covers a comparable range of use.
On the Lanes The Infinity Quest Pearl should do its best work on medium to medium-long oil patterns, where the polished pearl cover should provide a clean pass through the heads and a clearly defined transition on the backend. If you have a moderate to high rev rate, you should be able to use this ball well when some carrydown slows the lanes down or when a stronger solid reaction starts up too early on fresh oil. Bowlers with a lower rev rate and higher ball speed could also benefit from the skid/flip characteristics, as long as the line isn't played too deep into the lane. With heavier oil volume, it makes sense to adjust the surface with a fine pad — 2000 or 3000 Abralon, for example — to calm down the transition phase and release friction earlier. On drier conditions, the polished reaction can be restored by refreshing with Crown Factory Compound. In an arsenal, the ball typically works as a benchmark pearl or as a step-down from stronger solid options like the Brunswick Infinity Quest or the Strategy. Its placement in the upper price segment, in line with comparable current Brunswick models at German pro shops, matches the model's high-performance billing. For technically skilled bowlers it offers a clearly defined reaction profile, while less experienced players should benefit from the predictable transition and the pronounced continuation at the pins.