- Mastermind Scholar

First Impressions
The Brunswick Mastermind Scholar turns every head with its Blue and Silver Pearl design. At its center works the enormous asymmetric Mastermind Ultra Low RG core, which shows a 2.488 RG, a massive 0.052 differential and a 0.015 intermediate differential. This core is wrapped in the Relativity Pearl Reactive coverstock, finished to a high polish (500 Siaair and Royal Compound). The low RG lets the core rev up quickly, which in combination with the smooth cover should let the ball glide effortlessly through the heads and create a truly enormous asymmetric motion.
Comparison
Compared directly to strong solid balls like the Brunswick Mastermind Strategy, the Scholar grabs extremely late and offers a considerably more agile, more angular reaction at the breakpoint. Against the Storm Snap Lock, the Scholar behaves very 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 dry boards at the breakpoint in order to unload its gentle motion through the heads massively into the pins.
On the Lanes
The Brunswick Mastermind Scholar finds its preferred territory on medium to slightly heavy lane conditions. It is the perfect pick if you need a ball on broken-down patterns that slides easily through the heads and generates a steady, massive hook toward the pocket. The late reaction helps you attack the breakpoint from deep angles. The ball should ensure that carry is secured at high angles. On extremely fresh oil, however, it often slides too far.