Hi Everyone,

I am looking for the closest replacement to the Braniac-looking for suggestions in the Brunswick family.  The Braniac is the best ball from Brunswick (and maybe from anyone) that I've ever rolled.

I am a stroker, revs/speed matched, looking for something to go above the White Hot Badger to start the night.

Thanks for the help in advance!

In addition to the Conspiracy Pearl, which will have a higher differential (.056) and likely be a tad stronger late, I'd suggest the Prism Hybrid.  This ball clears the heads easily, and the differential (.051) is closer to the Brainiac's (.048) so could also be a great option for you.

On the symmetrical side of things the Hero is a clear winner in my opinion.  Best of luck with you.  Please let us know how it goes for you.

Personal opinion having thrown all of the balls is that the Prism Hybrid is quite clean through the front and stronger down the lane than one might expect out of a hybrid.  I think that it would be a good replacement for the Brainiac.
Depending on your needs I may suggest something like a solid sym as the second ball to balance out your bag.  Phantom, Squatch Solid or Jagged Edge Solid maybe?

I ended up buying a Prism Hybrid for now and also bought a Conspiracy Pearl to stow away since I got it for less than $100.  One strange thing is that the Prism Hybrid I got was SUPER shiny..so I knocked a little shine off.  Only 3 games on it, but seems pretty similar to Braniac.  Looking forward to getting a few more games on it to see if it can officially replace it.

Thanks for the insight and suggestions.

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