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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: tennispro11_7 on November 08, 2019, 09:59:12 AM
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Hi Everyone,
I am looking for the closest replacement to the Braniac-looking for suggestions in the Brunswick family. The Braniac is the best ball from Brunswick (and maybe from anyone) that I've ever rolled.
I am a stroker, revs/speed matched, looking for something to go above the White Hot Badger to start the night.
Thanks for the help in advance!
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I think the Conspiracy Pearl is the closest.
PB3 threw the Braniac a lot. Last year he was throwing the Conspiracy Pearl a lot after it came out
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In addition to the Conspiracy Pearl, which will have a higher differential (.056) and likely be a tad stronger late, I'd suggest the Prism Hybrid. This ball clears the heads easily, and the differential (.051) is closer to the Brainiac's (.048) so could also be a great option for you.
On the symmetrical side of things the Hero is a clear winner in my opinion. Best of luck with you. Please let us know how it goes for you.
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Thanks for both of the replies. Since I've only bought one ball the past 3 years, I'm contemplating buying 2 pieces. I have been looking at both the Prism Hybrid, and Conspiracy Pearl. I also see the Conspiracy Theory is out. I'm trying to get a handle on how I can get best get 2 different shot shapes out of these. I've never matched up too well with solids, and I like having Asymmetric pieces at the top of my bag.
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Personal opinion having thrown all of the balls is that the Prism Hybrid is quite clean through the front and stronger down the lane than one might expect out of a hybrid. I think that it would be a good replacement for the Brainiac.
Depending on your needs I may suggest something like a solid sym as the second ball to balance out your bag. Phantom, Squatch Solid or Jagged Edge Solid maybe?
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Go Motiv. Go Made in the USA.
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I ended up buying a Prism Hybrid for now and also bought a Conspiracy Pearl to stow away since I got it for less than $100. One strange thing is that the Prism Hybrid I got was SUPER shiny..so I knocked a little shine off. Only 3 games on it, but seems pretty similar to Braniac. Looking forward to getting a few more games on it to see if it can officially replace it.
Thanks for the insight and suggestions.
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My Prism Hybrid came shiny as well and although it looks beautiful, mine rolls best at around 3k.
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Mine too