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Strike King Black Pearl
« on: April 23, 2013, 09:51:02 AM »
Ball NPS Score: 100.00
Brunswick Strike King Ball Specs:
- Color:Black Pearl All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Coverstock: SK13 Reactive
- Core: Strike King Symmetrical
- Factory Finish: 500 Siaair Micro Pad; Rough Buff; High Gloss Polish
- Reaction: Slight Hook
- Recommended Lane Condition: Any
- RG: 2.578**
- Differential: .028**
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal

Description: The Brunswick Strike King offers a specialized core wrapped in a well versed coverstock that produces performance hitting power at a lower price. The Strike King Symmetrical core allows for multiple drilling patterns and delivers more performance than the typical 3-piece pancake core. Covered in new color technology, get your Strike King today!

 

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Re: Strike King Black Pearl
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2013, 11:52:34 AM »
BALL SPECS


Pin Length: 4


Starting Top Weight: 2.3 oz


Ball Weight: 15 lbs 4 oz



DRILL PATTERN


Ball: 65 x 5.5 x 35


X Hole (if there is one): none



BOWLER STYLE


Rev Rate: 375 rpms


Ball Speed:17.5 mph



PAP/Track: 4 3/4 over 3/4 up



SURFACE PREP


Grit: High gloss polish


Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished



LANE CONDITIONS


Lengths of patterns: 34 foot sport and 41 foot house



Volumes:  moderate to lower



Type: house and sport




BALL REACTION


Length: Clean through the heads and midlane



Back End: skid/flip


Overall Hook: not very aggressive


Midlane Read: none


Breakpoint Shape: skid/flip



COMMENTS


Likes: Strong move off of friction and easy length on lighter conditions



Dislikes: none


The Strike King is a stronger flippier replacement for the slingshot.  It has easy length and strong response to friction much like the Ringer only with less overall hook.  The ball is a 3 and 1 move right off my Ringer and will allow me to play more direct when encountering drier conditions.  It hooks about the same amount as my Karma Urethane with a ton more length and a much stronger move on the backend.  The Strike King will also allow you to move left and play inside some once the condition is very fried.  It is an incredible value at its price point.  The bang for your buck doesn't get much better than this!   If you are seeking a strong backend reaction on drier lane conditions the Strike King is just the ball your looking for.
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Re: Strike King Black Pearl
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2013, 08:23:02 AM »
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COMMENTS

Likes:I picked up one 3 days ago have bowled 8 games so far love it. First day played 3 different lines with it. The ball is worth every penny.

Dislikes:Sometimes I start leaving weak 10 pins but an change of speed or hand changes that.


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Re: Strike King Black Pearl
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2013, 01:15:02 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 40 ft.

Volume: 26ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS, but with more outside of 10 than most.


COMMENTS

Likes:  Drilled mine "Rico" because I had heard that this one was more angular.  The Strike King is going to be used a ton when our fall league starts because our scratch league is second shift.  By our 2nd and 3rd games there is PLENTY of friction.

What I am seeing so far is EASY length and a fairly quick response late.  A nice improvement over the Slingshots due to it's ability to finish and carry well.  The black pearl cover is impressive.  It's 2 to 3 boards weaker than my Ringer, but that is a plus.  When the lanes get "toasty" the Strike King will out perform the stronger balls, and the price makes it an outstanding value at the entry level price point!

Dislikes:  If I get too deep it will "skate" but that is bowler error and not the ball.


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Re: Strike King Black Pearl
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2013, 01:21:04 AM »
Length:35

Volume:Med-light

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS, lighter than normal

First of all, I a stroke and play up the 10 board.  I LOVE my Hy-road, but it is too much on med-light lanes I play on now.  I'm looking for a ball I can play up the 10 board....

This ball is drilled with the pin up and to the slight right of the ring finger.  I wanted a ball to go long and slowly make a break for the pocket.  This one does.  If you get a little oil, its perfect...goes long and at about 30-35 feet it makes a nice arc towards the pocket. 

If you pull the ball a little left and if your lane has more oil in the middle, it will stay and possibly strike.  If you pull it right, it will grab and make it back to the pocket....dont expect a strike.  IT does react on dry boards. 

I got the ball for around 70$ and drilled it, for the first time, with no inserts. 

UPDATE:  The ball is actually a bit too snappy for my taste.  It does go long, and then heads North west in a hurry......


COMMENTS

Likes: Controllable ball for light-med shots.   

Dislikes: Prolly reacts to dry a little stronger than I thought.....

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Re: Strike King Black Pearl
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2014, 09:01:05 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: WTBA Stockholm, and Sydney

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Brunswick Anvil


COMMENTS

Brunswick has upgraded their entry level Reactive Resin offering with the Strike King. It is cleaner and stronger than the Slingshot which it replaced. I have mine drilled pin access and cover scuffed lightly with a 1k pad. The intent of this layout and surface prep is for use on short patterns. I was attempting to create a shape similar to that of a Urethane ball with more angle in the back to increase carry percentage and to coax a short pattern into playing longer enabling me to control the break point. The Strike King with this layout proved to be an ideal combination. I’ve also drilled many of these for customers both tournament and entry level players. The ball is very versatile and is functional for many different applications. Don’t overlook this ball if you are a tournament player, this piece will likely prove its worth frequently in the burn block or on a short pattern. In comparison to the Ringer Platinum, it is slightly longer and clearly 3-4 boards weaker.


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Re: Strike King Black Pearl
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2015, 04:21:54 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length:Last post on this ball for me was August 10, 2013 and about 19 months later it is still my go to ball I have used it at 2000 and 5000 with great reaction for what i needed at that time.

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