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pchee2

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I realize that you may not be too familiar with the Rev X Pearl because its probably before your time at Dyno, however, I'll ask anyway so...........how would the Rev X Pearl compare to the new Dynothane equipment today?  I loved the rev x pearl but hated the rev x solid.  The last Dyno ball that I bought for myself was the Rev X Pearl and of today's Dyno I've thrown the Thing and the Element and have liked them both, so I'll looking for a reason to buy another Dyno ball.  However, the Thing and the Element, as expected, are much stronger than I the rev x pearl (from what I remember).   Anything in the Dyno line up compare to the Rev X Pearl?

   


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Re: New Guy, Bamaster and anyone that has thrown the rev x pearl.
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2003, 10:13:45 AM »
I've never seen the RevX.  I looked it up but I cannot find any numbers on it.  So it's a little hard to make a comparison without knowing its characteristics.  

The only high performance pearl ball in the lineup is the Vendetta.  This ball will clear the lanes very well and makes an aggressive turn.  This ball is slightly jumpy for me.  Of course I have lots of hand and not enough ball speed, so lots of equipment is jumpy.  

The other ball to consider is the Crisis.  This is the onyl ball Phil has decided to keep from the equipment he inherited when he took over.  It's a nice ball.  Overall a control ball... nice length and medium flip.  

The least aggressive ball is the Barrage of course.  I have two of them and use them only when everything else hooks too much.  It's not a ball I recommend on fresh oil since it is so mild.  But when the lanes are scorched, it really shines.

Phil has already leaked that his next ball will be a solid resin ball.  Expect it next month.  One thing I like about solid resin balls is the versatility of the coverstock.  They polish very well and scuff up if needed.  So you may want to wait for this ball to come out.  Start with a medium-aggressive layout and give it plenty of polish.  Should give you the length of a pearl ball and the hitting power of a solid.  I'm waiting for Phil's reviews of the test balls before I start pitching it.  But he's on a hot streak with the Element and Thing.  I'm pretty eager to get my hands on it.

Tony Melendez
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pchee2

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Re: New Guy, Bamaster and anyone that has thrown the rev x pearl.
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2003, 10:32:39 AM »
Phil leaked out that he's got a go longer Thing in the works.   Now that one sounds like something I'd like.


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pchee2<~~~strokin the ball with cranker revs and spraying the lanes for an average of a buck 62.  This guy is full of STUFF!

Edited on 5/6/2003 10:39 AM

charlest

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Re: New Guy, Bamaster and anyone that has thrown the rev x pearl.
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2003, 11:14:32 AM »
I had one, when it first came out, Feb 2000. I drilled it based on BTM's review since no one locally had any knowledge of it. WHops! Big mistake. Another ball BTM and I had major disagreement on. I drilled it with pin above and to the right of the ring and CG slightly off grip center (+ side and finegr weights), no weight hole. The ball had a large over/under problem even with the dull/matte finish pearl cover. I changed the cover a few times, but should have re-drilled it; didn't.
Part of the learning experience, I guess.
I think I took the pick axe to it one evening ....
"None are so blind as those who will not see."

pchee2

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Re: New Guy, Bamaster and anyone that has thrown the rev x pearl.
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2003, 09:43:20 AM »
"I think I took the pick axe to it one evening .... "

Can you imagine actually seeing someone do this?  LOL!

Anyway, I was at the bowling alley yesterday and I saw a Rev X Pearl so I asked the guy if he would like to sell it and 2 minutes later the ball is mine.  Going to plug and redrill it.  It actually has the very same layout I always use so basically I am just altering the span.  When its all plugged and I'm able to throw it I'll test it side by side against the Thing, which is also drilled with the same layout, and I'll post the results if anyone is interested.




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Badger856

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Re: New Guy, Bamaster and anyone that has thrown the rev x pearl.
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2003, 09:51:52 AM »
Pchee,
I had one a couple of years ago and it was a very good ball for meduim lanes, not that great on carrydown.  What I do remember most was it made a very unique "crack" sound when it hit.  Carry was very good though.

charlest

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Re: New Guy, Bamaster and anyone that has thrown the rev x pearl.
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2003, 11:08:27 AM »
quote:
"I think I took the pick axe to it one evening .... "

Can you imagine actually seeing someone do this?  LOL!


If you can yank everyone's chain all the time, I can gently tug on yours ...
"None are so blind as those who will not see."

Goof1073

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Re: New Guy, Bamaster and anyone that has thrown the rev x pearl.
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2003, 09:02:40 AM »
Geez...another 300 out of the gate?  I remember you seminar on the ETS and how you did the same exact thing.  Congrads!

Can't wait to see the next offering either!!!!!