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Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« on: February 11, 2014, 03:08:44 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2014, 04:22:33 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2014, 05:00:16 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2014, 06:11:16 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2014, 07:16:15 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2014, 09:42:06 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2014, 11:23:15 PM »
I think Haugen was throwing a Covert Revolt?

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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2014, 11:42:02 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2014, 09:37:20 AM »
One of your original reviews was a Misfit, I believe.  How close are the Misfit and LT-48?

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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2014, 10:15:56 AM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2014, 01:20:27 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2014, 02:27:26 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2014, 03:30:19 PM »
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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Re: Brunswick LT-48 Reaction Video
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2014, 12:49:32 PM »
The Meanstreak Brawler looks to be in the smooth class of these 2 other balls, LT48 and the Melee.

Anyone want to compare?

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