To say that I'm excited about the direction of Brunswick is an understatement. To compare the Melee to the Versa Max and say it's longer with more continuation had me sold. The Mastermind looks crazy strong down lane and still had a strong move at the break point. I thought the Ringer was a touch too strong for what I wanted and a go to ball. It hooked almost as much as my Maurauder and when I saw the Ringer Platinum with a milder cover stock to get it further down lane and more angular I was sold on this ball. I have all three on the way and excited to get them on the lanes. The Platinum should bridge the gap more between the Strike King and Ringer with the Melee as my bench mark ball. Maybe I should add the DV8 Dude in the mix? Just my $.02, Bruce