- Mastermind Genius

First Impressions
The Brunswick Mastermind Genius draws plenty of attention with its bright Gold, Black and White hybrid design. At its center works the massive asymmetric Mastermind Ultra Low RG core, which carries a 2.488 RG, a huge 0.052 differential and a 0.015 intermediate differential. This core is wrapped in the Relativity Hybrid Reactive coverstock, finished with 500 Siaair and Royal Compound. The low RG lets the core rev up quickly, which in combination with the smooth cover should make the ball glide effortlessly through the heads and produce a very powerful asymmetric motion.
Comparison
Compared directly to strong solid balls like the Brunswick Mastermind Strategy, the Genius grabs noticeably later and offers a much more agile, more angular reaction at the breakpoint. Against the Storm Snap Lock, the Genius behaves extremely similarly on dried-up lanes and delivers a hefty hook. As soon as the transition sets in and the front part of the lane dries up, this ball is in its element. It wants friction at the breakpoint in order to unload its smooth motion through the heads massively into the pins.
On the Lanes
The Brunswick Mastermind Genius finds its preferred territory on medium to heavy lane conditions. It is the perfect choice if you need a ball on broken-down patterns that slides easily through the heads and creates a steady, massive hook toward the pocket. The late reaction helps attack the breakpoint from deep angles. The ball should secure carry at high angles. On extremely fresh oil, however, it often slides too far.