Brunswick News
Ronnie Russell Claims Brunswick Italia Challenge Championship
PBA Tour bowler, and Brunswick pro staffer, Ronnie Russell, won the Brunswick Italia Challenge yesterday. The tournament was held at Red and Black in Asti, Italy.
Russell used the C-(System) alpha-max International ball, a ball similar to the C-(System) alpha-max, but only available in markets outside the U.S.
During the round of 16, Russell shot an 829 series (267, 300 and 262). During this stretch he had 25 strikes in-a-row, and 31 out of 32. Russell averaged 254 during the tournament. Russell defeated Tom Gross (Austria) in the title match, 255-178.
Fellow Brunswick pro, Chris Loschetter, also had an excellent tournament, continuing his hot streak internationally. He finished 3rd, defeating Paul Moor (England) 254-248. Loschetter also used the C-(System) alpha-max during the finals. Moor used a Loaded Revolver during the finals.
Brunswick bowling balls were the favorite ball throughout the week. Three of the top four finishers threw Brunswick. In the round of 16, nine bowlers were using Brunswick bowling balls.
In addition to Russell’s 300, Mattias Wetterberg (Sweden) also threw a 300, using the Evil Siege.
The tournament had a total of 252 bowlers competing.