Brunswick Intense Mindset Review

Brunswick has continued its series of Mindset bowling balls to now include a pearl cover version called Intense Mindset. I have thrown it on a very burned up house shot where it looked really good from 5th arrow. Then I threw it on a fresh house shot in track area and it looked good. This ball has HK-22 infused into the cover, so it is strong off the friction. In all honesty, I think I need a different layout or maybe a cover adjustment for this ball to be great. I'd like to see it pick up a bit sooner and it will be a rockstar. I think it is a nice piece that will fit most arsenals.

It’s all about having the right mindset and this new Intense Mindset from Brunswick makes success so much easier. Paired with HK22-Evolution Pearl and factory compound this ball glides through the fronts and makes an intense charge of the friction. I’ve found this ball to be a good option on the fresh and continue to look even better as the lanes break down to where you continue to get left and watch it still go through the pins with ease. Don’t miss out and find yourself coming up short because you don’t have the right Mindset

This ball just pops on the lane. It has a controllable motion, but goes through the pins with authority. I like the way it goes through the different phases of ball motion. A nice and strong addition to my bag.

Ball: Brunswick Intense Mindset Coverstock: HK22 - Evolution Pearl Core: Mindset Factory Finish: 500, 1000, 1500 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound Layout: 50 x 4 x 15 The original Mindset is one of my favorite control high end asymmetrical balls. I go to it when I need hook in oil or control on tougher patterns. The Intense has the HK 22 Evolution Pearl which provides easy length and pop on the backend making it a nice complement to the Mindset. It does not lack in the hook department at all. I love that it has the control characteristic from the Mindset on tougher patterns while still having the clean/sharp motion you need as the pattern transitions and the bowler migrates inside. If you want a higher end hook potential ball but favor length and backend over early hook and control, give this one a look. Chris Freeland Average Rev Rate 400 Average Speed 18 mph PAP: 4 1/8 over 3/4 up

BALL SPECS Ball Weight: 15 lbs DRILL PATTERN Ball: 55 x 4.5 x 35 BOWLER STYLE Rev Rate: 375 rpms Ball Speed:17.5 mph off hand PAP/Track: 4 5/8 over 3/4 up SURFACE PREP Grit: 4000 Siaair BALL REACTION Length: Late Midlane Hook Back End: Skid/Snap COMMENTS The Intense Mindset brings a new reaction shape to the Mindset series. This ball is much more angular than the original. This Mindset excels when the lane condition has started to breakdown and has blended some. The Intense Mindset has HK22 and is very good once the lane allows you to open your angles up. If you are looking for a very angular skid snap reaction get Intense with the Intense Mindset!