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dR3w

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Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« on: August 25, 2014, 09:08:36 AM »
These two just showed up on the PBA website.  No specs given.
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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2014, 10:10:03 AM »
Mastermind Intellect has Honor Roll A+ Solid Cover... I wonder how many original Masterminds will I see for sale to "upgrade" to the new intellect  ::)

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tuckinfenpin

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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2014, 10:23:34 AM »
dR3w - could I get an address to the PBA site you are referring to please?

I have always tried the USBC Approved ball list but there is nothing there.. as of yet.

Thanks!
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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2014, 10:28:34 AM »
Looks pretty. Curious about the Brute.....should be getting due for another Legend series release as well.
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dR3w

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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2014, 10:31:37 AM »
Quote from: tuckinfenpin on August 25, 2014, 10:23:34 AM
dR3w - could I get an address to the PBA site you are referring to please?

I have always tried the USBC Approved ball list but there is nothing there.. as of yet.

Thanks!

You have to be a PBA member to get to that part of the site, as I don't think you can see the links unless you log in.  I don't think I am giving anything away, by posting what is seen there.  I will delete the price, although, it will probably be exactly what you can get it for online typically.  The same price as the Mastermind and Melee respectively.

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Brunswick Brute – PBA Member Offer
Brunswick Brute is available for PBA use starting September 4, 2014. For technical information, visit our website at www.bowlwithbrunswick.com. Cost: /EACH (shipping and handling included), limited to (2) two balls.

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Brunswick Mastermind Intellect – PBA Member Offer
Brunswick Mastermind Intellect is available for PBA use starting September 4, 2014. For technical information, visit our website at www.bowlwithbrunswick.com. Cost: /EACH (shipping and handling included), limited to (2) two balls.

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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2014, 10:50:58 AM »
I'm interested in the Brute. I don't like the look of the original melee and the Cross seems a little too strong for what I'm looking for.

After watching the video,  Brunswick has me sold on this one. I've been on the fence between a few balls, but damn the Brute looks good
« Last Edit: August 25, 2014, 11:40:50 AM by SVstar34 »
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spencerwatts

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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2014, 12:29:21 PM »
I never purchased either of the Mastermind or Genius, although I looked at them pretty, pretty hard. Instead, I purchased two Radical Reax Pearls (original) and a Reax Version 2. The Reax Pearl original, at least in my opinion, did more for me on heavy oil/long patterns (both pin up and pin down) than the Reax Version 2 (solid), which supposedly was designed to do more. For me, the Reax Version 2 (solid) is barely a step above my Beatdowns, which I absolutely like using.

That said, I must say that I am impressed with the Mastermind Intellect; it definitely has that 'wow' factor. I can see myself getting one and having it drilled pin-down and slightly aggressive layout.
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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2014, 09:17:32 PM »
So I wasn't going to say anything about the marketing fail here, and I won't, but I thought they had a cool line with the melee.

Any who, I showed my gf the brute logo on the ball...at a slight angle.  She said, 'do they know it looks really phallic?'

I'm lol’ing.

That intellect looks amazing though!  Reminds me of my old radical inferno, I love it!
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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2014, 05:39:59 AM »
When I first got into bowling my coach convinced me to get a Brunswick ball. It was the Time Zone and I fell in love with it until I got my Inferno. I loved that ball. After getting back into bowling I was lucking at Brunswick but thought I should try some new stuff since back then I always looked at everything else but stuck with Brunswick. These Mastermind series balls are making me regret that decision. I love the balls that I currently have in my arsenal, but these balls are something to behold. If I were a richer man, I'd have about 4 new balls, all from Brunswick right now. I'm a fan of their "rolly" characteristics, and even with these new looks I'm still a fan.

Carry on Brunswick, carry on.
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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2014, 07:36:34 AM »
Brunswick's logos here lately look like something my third grade daughter drew.
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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2014, 09:12:33 AM »
Agree on the Brute logo and Mastermind are a bit weak. I'd rather see just the name on the ball vs a bad drawing. Keep it simple. I guess you could have a phallic series. "Brute Punch" would be next maybe.......
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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2014, 10:07:06 AM »
I think brute force would be more likely.

I think Brunswick is really back in the game. Take a Melee Cross, Brute, and a strike king and you have most conditions covered especially on a house shot. If you see more oil just take a mastermind or intellect
« Last Edit: August 26, 2014, 11:06:28 AM by SVstar34 »
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tuckinfenpin

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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2014, 10:57:41 AM »
For me a logo is just like a smell on a ball, it just doesn't matter. As long as the ball preforms for me that is the determining factor. The videos look amazing, but as always, will wait to see them in person before making a final decision.

The intellect colors are great, but I do not feel there is a place for it in my game. The brute may be a different story.
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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2014, 11:44:01 AM »
I have never seen a low rg solid pop like that on the back end
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Re: Brute and Mastermind Intellect
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2014, 11:47:56 AM »
That's why I love that line. "Mastermind" Great line and have been a game changer since I have been with Brunswick.
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