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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: BRCanada on February 11, 2014, 03:08:44 PM
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We tested the new Brunswick LT-48 on our test pattern after bowling approx 3 games with the mastermind and genius, so the shot was starting to break down.
we also compared it to the Melee with the same drilling.
http://youtu.be/kKYPu1dGTm4
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Wow! surprised at the "difference" in ball reaction and hitting power of the LT-48 vs. Melee. I wonder if the Melee needs more oil to perform closer to what Brunswick implies it should do? I wonder if it was doing a controlled midlane burn on this condition?
The LT-48 looks good and hits very well. Wish you could have shown more off-hits with it.
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The LT-48 looked good on the tv pair this past Sunday. Also saw that Michael Haugen is a free agent again as it appeared that he was throwing the LT-48. His bio is no longer listed with the Roto Grip regional staff.
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I see the Melee as a pretty weak ball. I think it would look better on a shorter pattern.
LT-48 looks awesome - kinda like the Dude...
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This LT48 rolls like no other Brunswick ball ever IMO . It's more clean and angular than anything I've ever thrown from BIG B. If anyone dare says all Brunswick balls roll early, they need to be smacked with this ball. I have a feeling your gonna see a lot more of the staffers making shows on the conditions where the Utah guys seem to dominate. Look out !
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IMHO, what you are seeing is the core difference where the Melee with it's much higher diff flares much more and burns midlane. What I found with the Versa is that I had to go with longer pins in order to get it to really tip downlane, especially as I chased the oil left with it.
The LT-48 looks like a ball that I would really like later in the day as it appears to be much cleaner with more downlane than the Versa/Melee. The LT-48 looks VERY good and possibly a more versatile option than even the Versa.
The LT-48 looked very good not he show this past week. They were really able to circle it which is a plus for a ball like that but it also looked like with some surface it was pretty strong.
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I think Haugen was throwing a Covert Revolt?
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I think Haugen was throwing a Covert Revolt?
I thought it was the LT-48. But, after watching the video that was posted on YouTube, you're right. Covert Revolt on the left lane, Sigma Sting on the right lane. Thanks for correcting me on that.
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One of your original reviews was a Misfit, I believe. How close are the Misfit and LT-48?
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I feel that the lt48 is cleaner and a little more flippy down lane. The misfit is very angular but rolls up a bit sooner than the lt 48.
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Thanks for another great video, Jason. Both balls look great. I have to say I appreciate that the Melee allows for a straighter line to the pocket. It gives me a unique look over my other stuff.
My pro shop says there was not much interest in the Melee but he can't keep the LT-48 on the shelf, and he's mostly Storm/Roto. Looks like Brunswick is on to something with the Vintage series. Looking forward to some Rhino Pro remake next!
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LT48 is a beast. Drilled one yesterday and used it in league last night. Definetly stronger and more angular than my Melee with a similar layout. I was never a fan of Big B until the last like 6 months. My bag has a Mastermind, (2) Geniuses, a LT48, Melee, Diva Pearl, and a Beatdown. They all really compliment each other so well and give ball reactions I didn't really see from Brunswick in year's past.
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Ilov e anything from bruns. I want to try the melee because I hear how smooth and controllable it is. That's what I love about my dude. Hr terror and nightmare. I don't do well with hockey stick angularity. Sure it looks cool but I want. strikes .. when I can make throw and see how the ball reads and reacts so smoothly to the pocket I can find good lies much easier. The Lt looks great but with my release I know the melee would be great. I just haven't bought one because it may be the same as my dude. I was thinking of either getting a melee or another dude with different drilling and surface just to play with and experiemt with
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The Meanstreak Brawler looks to be in the smooth class of these 2 other balls, LT48 and the Melee.
Anyone want to compare?
Regards,
Luckylefty