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Title: Mastermind Scholar - *PIC/VIDEO!*
Post by: BrunsNick on January 30, 2015, 11:05:59 AM: The first high end pearl from Brunswick since the Nexxxus... This ball flips!

(https://www.ballreviews.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brunsnick.com%2Fscholar.jpg&hash=f924342618bfe664f24130f1ee102a256a782f98)
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar
Post by: SVstar34 on January 30, 2015, 11:08:08 AM: Wasn't the Exile a high end pearl?
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar
Post by: BrunsNick on January 30, 2015, 11:10:44 AM: Yes and no. Exile is in the Flip category, not the Hook. It's up there, but not quite the top shelf.
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar
Post by: SVstar34 on January 30, 2015, 11:16:25 AM: So even though the fortera series has a higher cost than the Mastermind series, Brunswick doesn't consider it a high end series...that's interesting.

I'm really thinking the Scholar will be off the charts for people on a house shot. It has me interested a lot
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar
Post by: BrunsNick on January 30, 2015, 11:19:48 AM: Most of the Masterminds have the $20 instant consumer rebate, Intellect does not though.

I'm going to get some video footage real soon, I'm really impressed with the Scholar. I drilled mine 30x6x35 with a small P1 hole and I can really open up the lane.
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar
Post by: kidlost2000 on January 30, 2015, 11:25:27 AM: I love my Nexxxus and look forward to trying the Scholar
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar
Post by: BrunsNick on January 30, 2015, 07:32:12 PM: I should have the video up soon... Just finished the Goldy vid
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar
Post by: LuckyLefty on January 30, 2015, 08:37:20 PM: Nick,

How do you Compare the C System Ultimax to the Scholar?

Thanks,

Luckylefty
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar
Post by: LuckyLefty on January 31, 2015, 03:16:10 PM: Nick,

Any thoughts?

Regards,

Luckylefty
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar
Post by: BrunsNick on January 31, 2015, 03:33:54 PM: It's been awhile since I've thrown the UltiMax, but it seems the Scholar stands up on friction and changes direction harder. I can move in and open up my angles with more confidence, which is typical with a lower RG ball.

I'll have the video up soon. Rendering now.
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar - *PIC/VIDEO!*
Post by: BrunsNick on January 31, 2015, 04:05:06 PM: This ball is pretty fun to throw, even when I miss it doesn't miss.
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar - *PIC/VIDEO!*
Post by: kidlost2000 on January 31, 2015, 05:48:25 PM: Really good looking ball. Looking forward to trying mine out soon.
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar - *PIC/VIDEO!*
Post by: BackToBasics on January 31, 2015, 07:29:15 PM: Two things. I know it's early, but how does it compare to the Jab/Exile/Gold RP? Lots of pearls and possibly some overlap.

I love the RATM music choice!
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar - *PIC/VIDEO!*
Post by: BrunsNick on January 31, 2015, 07:56:29 PM: I haven't thrown the Exile or Jab against it, but if it helps any the Rhino Pro video was shot at the same time.
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar - *PIC/VIDEO!*
Post by: BackToBasics on January 31, 2015, 08:08:32 PM: Actually it does!! Thanks.
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar - *PIC/VIDEO!*
Post by: mattypizon on January 31, 2015, 08:19:53 PM: Quote from: BrunsNick on January 30, 2015, 11:19:48 AM
Most of the Masterminds have the $20 instant consumer rebate, Intellect does not though.

I'm going to get some video footage real soon, I'm really impressed with the Scholar. I drilled mine 30x6x35 with a small P1 hole and I can really open up the lane.
How did you pick THAT layout?????
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar - *PIC/VIDEO!*
Post by: BrunsNick on January 31, 2015, 08:36:21 PM: I do better with small drill angles and weaker pins. This ball I went even weaker with the pin so I can promote easier length. The previous Masterminds were strong for me, usually better with my angles shut down.
Title: Re: Mastermind Scholar - *PIC/VIDEO!*
Post by: LuckyLefty on January 31, 2015, 10:19:34 PM: Nick,

Thanks for the info. My UltiMax response was and is big and humungous, explosive really on my wet dry house.

I intend to make some surface changes as I still love the shape and the hit is humungous without the consistency of carry I prefer to see.

Regards,

Luckylefty
PS I have started to go deeper and am starting to be able to mute the reactions of many of my other balls and starting to better control carry. At least with my symmetrics.