Bowling Ball- Brunswick Mastermind Strategy
Coverstock- Relativity Solid Reactive
Factory Finish- 500, 2000 Siaair
Ball Layout- 60x4.5x55
 
The Brunswick Mastermind Strategy is a bowling ball that will probably be the first one to come out of my bag. If you liked the original Mastermind, you are absolutely going to love this ball. I have had the ball for about a week now, and have had a change to throw it both on wood and synthetic lanes. The Mastermind Strategy really leaves a foot print in the oil. Like the original, this ball sees the mid-lane very well, but this this one continues through the pins much harder. It’s almost the best of both worlds. The Strategy has that strong mid-lane roll of the original, but it continues through the pins just as hard as the Mastermind Brainiac. I find myself saying wow every time this ball starts up, and goes through the pins. I would say overall it’s about the same amount of hook as the original, just with a stronger continuous roll. Compared to the Mastermind Brainiac, the Strategy is probably three to four feet earlier with a stronger mid-lane roll, but continues through the pins just as hard. Make sure you check this ball out. Available July 12th!

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Brunswick Mastermind Strategy

BALL SPECS
Pin Length – 3-4"
Starting Top Weight – 3.1oz
Ball Weight - 15lb 3oz

DRILL PATTERN
Drilled 60 X 5 1/2” x 30, no hole

BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate – 240 / 352 / 436
Ball Speed – 14.1 MPH / 18.6 MPH

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SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit - Out of the Box
Type (Matte, Polish, Sanded) - Out of the Box

LANE CONDITION
Length - 41 ft
Volume – 18.30 ml
Type (Wall, Xmas Tree, Sport) – Kegel Main Street (THS)

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LANE CONDITION

Length: 41 ft.

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  THS


COMMENTS

If you liked the original Mastermind, you are going to love this ball.  The MM Strategy pairs the Relativity Solid Reactive coverstock with the Modified Mastermind Asymmetric core to offer a ball that has a strong and controllable hook motion when used on medium to heavy oil.  It is a bit cleaner through the heads than the original, but makes it up in the midlane.  Helps me maintain control of the pocket longer than the original.
Layout is chose was 55x4.5x40, which matched up well with my PAP.

Dick Dube
Brunswick Advisory Staff


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BALL SPECS


Pin Length: 3.2"


Starting Top Weight: 3.1 oz


Ball Weight: 15 lbs 2 oz



DRILL PATTERN


Ball: 65 x 5 x 35


X Hole (if there is one): Small P1 hole



BOWLER STYLE


Rev Rate: 375 rpms


Ball Speed:17.5 mph off hand



PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up



SURFACE PREP


Grit: 2000


Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded 2000 Siaair



LANE CONDITIONS


Lengths of patterns: 41 foot house shot



Volumes:  moderate



Type: house




BALL REACTION


Length: Moderate with plenty of midlane read


Back End: Super Strong Arc


Overall Hook:  very strong


Midlane Read: Strong


Breakpoint Shape: Strong Continuous Arc



COMMENTS


Likes: Heavy midlane read, over all strength, ability to smooth out over under conditions


Dislikes: none


The Mastermind Strategy is a stronger upgraded version of the original Mastermind.  The newer Composite Coverstock technology helps the ball start a bit sooner and still maintain some motion down the lane.  This one is much earlier than the Brainiac and will work very well when the lane conditions are fresh.   I believe I will find this ball to excel when I need something to even out the wet dry ball reaction caused by today's slicker surfaces and higher volumes.  This ball possesses a controllable reaction simply not seen in most reactive balls.  If your looking for strong, controllable performance with plenty of hook the Mastermind Strategy is more than worth your consideration!

I drilled this ball the same as I did my original Mastermind as I’m using this ball to replace that ball in my arsenal.  I drilled it 50 x 5 x 60 putting the pin below my fingers.  The Mastermind Strategy goes a little bit longer with a touch more backend compared to the original Mastermind.  The biggest characteristic you will notice is how clean this ball clears the front part of the lane and when it clears the pattern gives you a strong backend reaction with excellent continuation through the pin deck.  My favorite part about this ball, like the original Mastermind it gives great predictability in its ball motion allowing the bowler to read transitions earlier.  This ball will match all bowling styles.

Troy Schaefer
Brunswick Regional Staff Player
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Hand: Left    Ball Speed: 16-17 mph    Rev Rate:  400    Axis Tilt:  2 degrees

Axis Rotation:  84    PAP:  5" Left and 1/8th up   Pattern:  THS  39-40 ft

Ball:  Mastermind Strategy   Weight: 15.3   Top Weight:  2.5   

Drill Pattern:  70 X 4" X 25    Weight Hole:  P3 position


Smooth and predictable are the best words to describe the Mastermind Strategy. One of the best things of this ball is the hitting power and continuation through the pins. The Strategy get through the heads easily. Good back end recovery if thrown out to far.  Never worried that this ball would make it back to the pocket. The Strategy is a medium to heavy oil ball, but is still tame enough to use on multiple patterns. I was easily a whole arrow deeper with my Strategy compared to my original Mastermind. Easily a ball to use when you need a little extra up front to cut through that oil, but not sacrificing on back end performance. The ball motion overall is a very strong arch. If you need something to combat the oil and destroy the pins, then the Brunswick Strategy is the ball for you!  Another winner for Brunswick.

BALL SPECS

Pin Length:3-4

Starting Top Weight:3.38

Ball Weight:15


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP:50* X 45 X 70*

CG to PAP:

X Hole (if there is one):X-hole one VAL down 1 1/4


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate:450-470

Ball Speed:19-20

PAP/Track:4 3/8 right up 7/8


SURFACE PREP

Grit:box

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):matte


LANE CONDITION

Length:variety

Volume:variety

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):variety


COMMENTS

Likes:The Mastermind Strategy is just like the original. Very strong in the fronts which allows it to read the mids extremely well. It give you that super strong super continuous reaction on the back. This ball goes thru the pins incredibly. always splitting the 8-9.

When I compared this ball I compared it to the Einstein and Grudge. The Strategy was stronger in the front then the Einstein with 4-5 boards more overall hook, also was a little smoother on the backend then the Einstein. The Strategy was cleaner then the Grudge with way less reaction. The Strategy was more controllable then the Grudge. Strategy stays smoother when it sees the friction.

Personal opinon, going to be a great ball when there is a little oil in the front. It can be the house shot that has the puddle in the middle or a sport shot that has a little volume. The Strategy reads the mids very well and is sneaky strong on the backend. It has a predictable yet strong motion on the back. Allows this ball to go thru the pins like NO OTHER!

Dislikes:ball does like a lot of friction.


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