Master Class Rush: Dominating Competitive Pinball (Stern Rush Strategy Guide) w/ Preston Currie & Gregory Kennedy | Wizards & Warriors

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Wizards and Warriors Master Class series!

We’re kicking off this new series by diving deep into the competitive meta of Stern’s Rush pinball machine. We're not just playing it—we're dominating it!

Hosts Frisco Pinball (Hadi) and JL4ND (Joe) are joined by two of the world's most electrifying competitive players and top-ranked wizards: Preston Currie (IFPA Open Ranking #15) and Gregory Kennedy (IFPA Open Ranking #11).

The masters break down the rules, the shots, the mode stacks, and the secrets to consistently winning matches on this high-octane machine in tournament play. Get ready for an episode that will turn your good game into a Grand Champion performance!

TIMESTAMPS

• 0:00:15 - Introduction to MasterClass
• 0:01:15 - Meet the Masters: Preston Currie and Gregory Kennedy
• 0:05:50 - Diving into Stern's Rush
• 0:06:51 - First Impressions of Rush
• 0:11:21 - Basics of Rush (Modes, Multiballs, etc.)
• 0:14:43 - Strategizing for High Scores
• 0:19:17 - Ball One Strategies (Record Colors, Modes, etc.)
• 0:26:04 - Right Ramp Flipper Shot Placement
• 0:27:06 - Miscellaneous Shots and Mode/Multiplier Discussion
• 0:30:51 - Ideal Path/Playthrough with Mode Stacking and Combo Utilization
• 0:47:12 - Home vs. Competitive Play Adjustments
• 0:52:07 - Ball 3 Comeback Strategies
• 0:57:36 - Pro vs. Premium Strategies
• 1:01:43 - Mastering the Lower Playfield Techniques
• 01:06:10 - Additional Advanced Strategies (Headlong Flight Multiball)
• 01:13:08 - Thank You & Outro

Resources and Community

• A special thanks to Preston Currie and Gregory Kennedy for sharing their deep knowledge!
• A huge thank you to Noah Crable for compiling the comprehensive Rush rules guide on TiltForums. Read Noah's guide here: Rush Rulesheet
• For a great beginner guide, check out Rayday's "Baby's First Rush" tutorial: Rayday's Tutorial
• Watch the video version for shot markups and tele-strating!
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• Get involved with your local pinball scene and help grow the community!