- Mastermind Intellect

First Impressions
The Brunswick Mastermind Intellect shows up in an extremely menacing black, gold and red solid color mix. At the heart of this model beats the asymmetric Mastermind Ultra Low RG Core, which carries a low RG of 2.488, a strong differential of 0.052 and an intermediate differential of 0.015. The outer layer consists of the grabby Relativity Solid Reactive coverstock, dulled at the factory with 500 and 1500 Siaair. This combination of an early-revving engine and the heavy surface should make the ball grab extremely early and deliver a massive, heavy roll phase.
Comparison
Compared to the Brunswick Mastermind Scholar, the Intellect offers noticeably more early traction and a far more arcing reaction in heavy oil. Against the Storm Alpha Crux, the Intellect provides similarly massive midlane control and a strong asymmetric snap at the breakpoint. When friction on the lane increases and the transition dries out the front part of the lane, this ball reacts extremely sensitively and burns up energy immediately. It needs wet oil in the heads.
On the Lanes
The Brunswick Mastermind Intellect is ideally suited to lane conditions with extreme oil volume. For strokers and tweeners it offers the chance to play direct lines on fresh patterns, since the surface finds immense hold in the heads. The steady drive toward the pocket should deliver convincing carry, as the ball rolls extremely heavy through the pin deck. Once the lane dries up, however, the ball can hit flat. In those moments a smoother cover is the better call.