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Equipment Boards => 900 Global => Topic started by: vkowalski1970 on February 08, 2011, 07:32:59 AM

Title: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: vkowalski1970 on February 08, 2011, 07:32:59 AM

I have a 505T 65x4.5x30 2000Ab that I love, I need  a ball that will get  down lane longer but still be as strong over all  as the 505T, how would  the Bank Pearl do in that spot, I had a  Track 607A that I  just dont care for and  have given up on and sold. I was thinking a  stronger pearl would be a  good fit.
 
 Heres my current arsenal, tell me what I need:
 
 715T 65x4.5x30  2000ab  Heavy oil
 505T 65x4.5x30  2000ab  med heavy
 Dark Star  70x4x40          Med
 Red Backlash 80x3x40      MedLight/Light...not too bad for spares either
 White Dot                        Spare Ball

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: MrPerfect on February 08, 2011, 05:59:25 PM

The Bank Pearl is on par with the 920A and a fantastic piece of equipment. Overall, it will be about 3-4 boards stronger than the 505T, if both were at box finish, but cleaner through the fronts obviously due to the cover.

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: vkowalski1970 on February 09, 2011, 07:58:17 PM

I purchased the Bank Pearl today, drilled 60x5x45 and found exactly what you said.Much cleaner and about 3-4 board stronger...I couldnt be more pleased!!! Thanks!

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: MrPerfect on February 10, 2011, 01:52:00 PM

No problem, my friend is on staff with 900 Global and I can tell you everything want to know about their entire line. It really is a great piece of equipment. I'm a Track whore, but there is other great stuff out there and this is one of those balls.

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: vkowalski1970 on February 10, 2011, 01:57:17 PM

I also love Track equipment, I just wanted to venture out a bit....I almost bought the 718A and would have if my pro shop didnt have demo balls of both, I was really impressed with the BP...lets hope I feel the same after this weekend..lol

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: vkowalski1970 on February 11, 2011, 10:05:18 PM

What a good first night, Older house with wood lanes and guardian overlays, 40ft THS, always higher friction. I was able to get left of everyone else all night. Stand 30, 20 at arrows 7 at break......Stayed all night until 5th frame of game 3....then 2 and 2...That was it. Ball hits like a mack truck!!!! Never had a ball hit like that ever, I am impressed and so were many guys in the league.

290- Solid 4 in first frame

265 

211- 4-9 in 10th

766.......highest series I have had in 2 years!!!!

 

I bowl tomorrow on synthetics, I cant wait to see how it does. I am so impressed with how consistent it was and how well it read the lane even on the higher friction surface. I am very happy I ventured out to try this ball, makes me curious about more 900 Global balls......

 My Dark Star is getting ready retire, which 900 Global would do a good job replacing it?

 

Current Arsenal:

715T 65x4.5x30  2000ab  Heavy oil

Bank Pearl 60x5x40ob Med Heavy

505T 65x4.5x30  2000ab  med heavy
 Dark Star  70x4x40          Med
 Red Backlash 80x3x40      MedLight/Light...not too bad for spares either
 White Dot                        Spare Ball

 

 

 

 

 

 

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: srlunatic on February 12, 2011, 09:08:53 AM

Nice Shooting!!!

 

For a replacement for the Dark Star....would go with the Longshot.....can't go wrong!

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: Cbjdc on February 12, 2011, 08:25:46 PM

Wanting to purchase this ball but can't seem to decide how to drill the ball.  I have been running tests on pin positions and found that pins even or below the fingers are stronger then above the fingers.  I am just worried that if I purchase this ball it will not move in some of the more oiler longer patterns I bowl on.  Has anyone tried this on a heavier lane condition, what were your results.  My RPM is around 320 to 330 ball speed at 14-15MPH

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: vkowalski1970 on February 12, 2011, 09:27:10 PM

I bowled tonight on synthetics and a higher volume of oil, very different from last night. I was playing 10 boadrs right of last night. It handled it pretty well during practice and was even smoother than last night. I would go pin down if you are bowling on heavier volumes. It did fine, but I had a better look game 1 with my 505T. I switched in second game and played same shot i started with 505T and it was money again. Still carried great.

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: JAD on February 13, 2011, 08:32:57 AM

I have both the 607se and the 718a love both but the 718 is by far my favorite. I have not thrown a bank pearl but if you like Track balls the 718a is a must

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: vkowalski1970 on February 13, 2011, 09:00:09 AM

I threw the 718A as a demo ball along side the BP. I liked the BP better because it was smoother and more controllable at the break, I love Track balls, all but the 607...just my opinion. The 505T is one of the best balls I have ever thrown. The BP compliments the 505T very well from what I saw last night. After the heads started to break down a bit, I threw the BP on the exact same line I threw the 505T in game 1 and it picked right up where the 505T left off, I do have 505T at 2000ab, if the 505T was at 4000, I think balls would be very close on fresh with BP just being sooner......but huge difference once heads start to break

Title: Re: 505T vs Bank Pearl
Post by: vkowalski1970 on February 13, 2011, 09:01:34 AM

oopps, I meant the 505T being sooner, not BP