BALL SPECS

Ball Weight: 16 lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Dual Angle Layout: 75 x 5 1/2" x 45 which is a pin up

X Hole (if there is one): No Hole


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: Higher, between 370 and 410 rpm, aka Cranker

Ball Speed: 16.50 mph

PAP/Track: 5 3/8" over and 7/8" up with a high track


SURFACE PREP

Grit: Box - 1500

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Sanded


LANE CONDITION

Length: Multiple

Volume: Multiple

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple


BALL REACTION

Length: 8 /10

Back End: 9.5 /10

Overall Hook: 9.5 / 10

Midlane Read: 7 / 10

Breakpoint Shape: 8 / 10 (Angular)


COMMENTS

Likes: Strong reaction that doesn't hook at your feet even with the 1500 surface

Dislikes: None

The Mastermind is the strongest ball in the Brunswick Lineup. Even with the 1500 box surface and my higher rev rate, I can use this ball in league or tournaments. This ball clears the heads with ease, stores energy, and has a very aggressive motion when reaching the friction. I have been able to use ball in my one league that uses the slicker kegel ice oil, and stay inside of everyone on the pair. I have used it in a few tournaments that have heavier oil conditions. This ball is great for anyone looking for a strong ball that can handle heavier oil conditions.

LANE CONDITION

Length: Kegel Abbey Road (40)

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Brunswick Anvil


COMMENTS

Likes:
I know that saying a ball with a strong cover and core combination is not consistent with also saying it is clean through the front. But, this is truly the case with this ball! I think that’s what I really love about this piece. I find I can play the Mastermind outside around 5 on Abbey road. It gets down the lane before and stores plenty of energy for the back end. I really opens up the pocket with a pronounced move off the friction. Because it’s so clean, I’m able to stay on the ball for quite a while. I’ve yet to see anyone else able to play outside and get the ball back to the pocket on this shot. The Mastermind handles this with ease. The cover and core complement each other very well and you can see it pass through all three phases as it moves down the lane. Very predictable, controllable ball that belongs in everyone’s bag.

Dislikes:
None at this time

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 4 Inches

Starting Top Weight:2.75 oz

Ball Weight:13 lbs (Rehabbing Injury)


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 4"

CG to PAP:3.5"

X Hole (if there is one):P3


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate:400+

Ball Speed:17-18 Avg

PAP/Track:4 5/8> 3/4^


SURFACE PREP

Grit:Out of Box (500, 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad)

Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):Sanded


LANE CONDITION

Length:43ft on old wood

Volume:High Volume on High Friction

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


BALL REACTION

Length:4 out of 10

Back End:6 out of 10

Overall Hook:9 out of 10

Midlane Read:10 out of 10

Breakpoint Shape:7 out of 10


COMMENTS

Likes:With throwing 13lb balls I get a true feel of how good the coverstocks truly are. 13lb Assyms have the same core shape as the old Vapor Zones and roll really good. This ball didn't dissapoint for heavy oil and might be the best oil coverstock ever produced by Brunswick. With my pin under layout and P3 hole this ball still scoots through the front of the lane and picks up perfectly in the midlane and still manages to continue down lane. This is a really special ball and should be in everyone's bowling bag!! It also handles polish really well!!

Dislikes:Nothing!

LANE CONDITION

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: The ball gives me everything I want in an oil ball. It grabs the lane quickly and gives me total control throughout the lane. A pleasant surprise is that this ball doesn't burn up and quit the way many oilers do.

Dislikes: I really don't have any. If you use this piece on the conditions for which it was designed, you'll love it. I just wish I saw enough oil to use it more frequently!


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Basically, this is what an oil ball is supposed to be. It's early, strong, smooth, and powerful. I haven't had many opportunities to use the Mastermind just yet; it's just that strong; however, when I do find enough oil for it, it's all that I need and then some!

The biggest selling point to me is the continuation displayed by the Mastermind. Many strong balls burn up early and offer nothing down the lane. That's not the case with the Mastermind. For me, the Mastermind reads very early, but it doesn't burn up and stop; on the contrary, it keeps hooking all the way down the lane and through the pins.

This isn't a stand left and open up the lane kind of ball. It's a ball that's ideal when you want smooth, strong motion throughout the lane on heavier patterns. Basically, use the ball on the conditions for which it is designed, and you'll love it!

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to message me. I'm always willing to try to help fellow bowlers. Good luck and good bowling to all!