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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: CoorZero on February 19, 2016, 10:02:35 PM
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I was browsing in the local pro shop today and noticed they still had a Mastermind Intellect on closeout. My question is how does it compare to the newer releases that are out today? The original Mastermind sold really well around here but I don't remember seeing too many of the Intellect variety. I'm still looking for a new heavy oil ball and if that is pretty comparable to most of the stuff that's out today I might just snag it on a good deal. Any input would be much appreciated.
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The Intellect was my favorite by far. Stronger cover than the original. It's got a great midlane and back-end motion. If you can pick it up on sale I would highly recommend it. Also one of the better looking balls for Brunswick.
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The Intellect was cleaner through the heads than the original, with a bigger move late. For most of us bowling typical house shots it's got plenty of strength to handle medium to heavier volumes. I would recommend it.
For the truly heavy volume nothing beats my Nirvana so far.
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Medium to heavy conditions use out of box.
Heavy conditions hit it with a 2000 pad.
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I had 2. Very strong ball. Gets through the heads nicely and is very strong when it makes it's move. On closeout would be a great deal compared to any new release. I never used mine much because it was a lot of ball.
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The Intellect will go a little longer than the original, but have a stronger motion on the backend of the lane. It should fit your need of a heavier oil ball. And, it takes well to surface changes if out of box finish has too much of a skid / snap reaction.
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I saw the same characteristics that Brandon noticed. For me, the Intellect was cleaner up front and MUCH stronger down the lane than the original. I actually had to knock some of the shine off of the Intellect to tame down the backend because the angle I was getting was pinging solid 9s all day long. Honestly, I think the Intellect was overlooked by many. If you set it up and prep it right, it's just as good or better than the original.
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Thanks for the replies everybody. Sounds like this ball has the kind of reaction I usually prefer. I'll probably knock the shine off of it but not down to too low of a grit.
Any ideas for layouts? Some of my specs are 325 RPM, 16 MPH at the pins, a PAP of 4 5/8, and a fairly average amount of tilt. Like I said before I do want this for heavier oil.
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Pin down, sand 500/2000. Good to go!
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I ended up going with a pin up layout, that's generally something that works well for me and I thought it might match up with what I read the Intellect's strengths were.
As for the ball itself... holy crap. This thing is legitimately insane on the backend for a solid ball. I kept it at box finish figuring I just wanted to see what it would look like with that first. That's probably what it will stay at now and later on when I have some maintenance done on it.
It seems to be a little more touchy in regards to a consistent release than some other asymmetrical balls I've thrown, but I can't complain given all the good stuff that comes with the ball. Probably my favorite Brunswick piece in a long time. Now I have a decision to make regarding the Einstein that's on closeout at the pro shop...
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Einstein is just as good. Had to take my Einstein down to 2000 to get a nice 1- 2 punch with these 2 balls.