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Scandal pearl?
« on: September 09, 2016, 02:03:25 PM »
Saw on one of bowlingball.com videos someone said will you post a scandal pearl video to which they replied once it's released yes....so does this mean ones coming? And if so when we might see it?

 

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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #31 on: September 26, 2016, 12:59:23 PM »

Hammer's FB page has a short clip of Stef Johnson throwing the Scandal Pearl. Looks damn good on the lane. Doesn't help that Stef is a nice, clean release, and rolls beautifully.

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« Reply #32 on: September 26, 2016, 02:04:55 PM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqHq3ZrU83E

They have a more extensive video for the Scandal Pearl up on their Youtube page with Adam Barta, Les Mann, and Kim Mann.

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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #33 on: September 29, 2016, 01:58:09 PM »

I don't know if anyone here has thrown it yet, but I'll put this out there anyway.

For those who have thrown the Scandal Pearl, would there be any overlap between this and the Mission Unknown? Still not knowing much about the GB 12.7 coverstock and knowing that the Unknown is asymmetrical, the Scandal Pearl is also an angular ball, symmetrical, and is truly a pearl.

A pearl is the only thing missing in my bag, and while I have the Unknown coming, I'm wondering if I may have some overlap in performance between these two balls that I may want to avoid.

Thoughts?

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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #34 on: September 29, 2016, 02:18:22 PM »
Mission unknown is at least an arrow less than the scandal pearl IMO
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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #35 on: September 29, 2016, 02:49:48 PM »
Well, after drilling mine last night and throwing it on 2 different patterns, I can tell you that this ball rolls so similar to the Scandal, but about 4-5 boards weaker for me. Maybe the layout that I used on this ball might have added a little extra length, but overall, I am loving the motion that I am seeing with this ball. Very clean with a strong continuous motion in the backends with a controlled skid/flip pop too... I know that sounds weird...

I threw a few shots with my RebeL & Arson High Flare Solid along with this and the Scandal Pearl was longer, when my AHF Solid started burning up and was stronger than my RebeL at the spot. This fits perfectly for what I was looking for. Love my AHF Solid & RebeL for a 1-2 punch, but sometimes the RebeL is a touch too much in the backends, the Scandal Pearl, blended that motion and fits in between.

I hope this helps... Will provide a review on this ball next week, after a few weekend tourneys!
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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #36 on: September 29, 2016, 06:48:31 PM »
Hey Micheal. What should I put with the scandal and scandal pearl? From what I already have.

Red legend Pearl
Viral Solid
Blue urethane

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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #37 on: September 29, 2016, 06:55:26 PM »
Hey Micheal. What should I put with the scandal and scandal pearl? From what I already have.

Red legend Pearl
Viral Solid
Blue urethane

I'm a two hander

All of them would be my vote. That'd be a decent 5 ball arsenal if you didn't see a lot of breakdown

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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #38 on: September 30, 2016, 10:08:32 AM »
Well, after drilling mine last night and throwing it on 2 different patterns, I can tell you that this ball rolls so similar to the Scandal, but about 4-5 boards weaker for me. Maybe the layout that I used on this ball might have added a little extra length, but overall, I am loving the motion that I am seeing with this ball. Very clean with a strong continuous motion in the backends with a controlled skid/flip pop too... I know that sounds weird...

I threw a few shots with my RebeL & Arson High Flare Solid along with this and the Scandal Pearl was longer, when my AHF Solid started burning up and was stronger than my RebeL at the spot. This fits perfectly for what I was looking for. Love my AHF Solid & RebeL for a 1-2 punch, but sometimes the RebeL is a touch too much in the backends, the Scandal Pearl, blended that motion and fits in between.

I hope this helps... Will provide a review on this ball next week, after a few weekend tourneys!

The Scandal Pearl is less in the backend than the Rebel? I can see how longer might be possible but I would have seriously thought it should be more in the back not less.

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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #39 on: September 30, 2016, 04:05:02 PM »
Well, after drilling mine last night and throwing it on 2 different patterns, I can tell you that this ball rolls so similar to the Scandal, but about 4-5 boards weaker for me. Maybe the layout that I used on this ball might have added a little extra length, but overall, I am loving the motion that I am seeing with this ball. Very clean with a strong continuous motion in the backends with a controlled skid/flip pop too... I know that sounds weird...

I threw a few shots with my RebeL & Arson High Flare Solid along with this and the Scandal Pearl was longer, when my AHF Solid started burning up and was stronger than my RebeL at the spot. This fits perfectly for what I was looking for. Love my AHF Solid & RebeL for a 1-2 punch, but sometimes the RebeL is a touch too much in the backends, the Scandal Pearl, blended that motion and fits in between.

I hope this helps... Will provide a review on this ball next week, after a few weekend tourneys!

The Scandal Pearl is less in the backend than the Rebel? I can see how longer might be possible but I would have seriously thought it should be more in the back not less.

I threw it again last night and it might have been the user error in the night before...  One of my friends said that I was throwing it a little too hard :) LOL    the Scandal Pearl is definitely stronger than the RebeL and does have a strong backend finish on the ball too...
The RebeL does get down the lane a lot longer and has a nice controlled skid/flip motion... and the Scandal Pearl is about 4-5 boards stronger overall than the RebeL for what I saw last night. 

DJGOOK - The Scandal & Scandal Pearl will definitely be great additions to your current arsenal and will have everything you will see on the lanes!
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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #40 on: October 06, 2016, 10:51:17 AM »
But will it finish without over/under in carry down? pearl coverstock makes me think no but now a days...that might not mean much.
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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #41 on: October 06, 2016, 11:37:18 AM »
The Scandal Pearl still has a strong core, so it blends the pattern more than having over/under problems... this ball also can handle a little more oil than a standard pearl ball too. You will be quite impressed with this ball if you need something for the medium / heavier medium lane patterns.
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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #42 on: October 12, 2016, 09:22:55 AM »
I have mines. I can't wait to throw it
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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #43 on: October 12, 2016, 11:57:01 AM »
photobomb  :o

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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #44 on: October 12, 2016, 01:09:35 PM »
photobomb  :o



That grey Scandal looks sick. What are the specs on it, if you know?

And is C300 bringing back the Piranha line? that was a good line in the 90s. Next thing you know, they'll bring back the Quake and Aftershock lines.

And the BW Gold CFI is so much eye candy.   8)

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Re: Scandal pearl?
« Reply #45 on: October 12, 2016, 09:53:12 PM »
But will it finish without over/under in carry down? pearl coverstock makes me think no but now a days...that might not mean much.

Put the pin below the fingers and it will be a slower response to friction which would make it smoother, but still strong downlane