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RandyO

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Fuze Reactive Purple Pearl - Do I Need One?
« on: October 10, 2003, 01:09:37 PM »
I'm eagerly awaiting the Slay/R, but I have another more pressing need.  I'm attempting to replace my beloved Faball Nail (purple reactive pearl) with a Brunswick equivalent, and the Fuze looks like it might do the job. Although the cores are shaped a little differently (basic light bulb vs. fuze core), the RG & differential numbers are close enough. It's the coverstock I'm wondering about. The Faball Pearl Nail coverstock isn't weak, but it's not strong either. It's just your basic pearl reactive control ball with a light bulb core. The pearl Nail is the original reactive Neoflex pearl cover. I've thrown the Pearl Beast, and it was a bit weaker. The Valor/P is a bit stronger. Anyone here an expert in light bulb core pearl balls? Is the Purple Pearl Fuze the right choice?

 

UCFKnight300

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Re: Fuze Reactive Purple Pearl - Do I Need One?
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2003, 09:17:45 AM »
I'm no expert on the nails, but i have a purple fuze and i think it's a pretty basic pearl.  It doesn't go 60 feet, but it gets decent length and has good backend power.  I have one drilled pin above ring finger w/ cg below it. I think it might fit what you're looking for.  I don't know if you were wanting a new one or not, but i'd be willing to part with mine if you wanted to make a deal.


RandyO

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Re: Fuze Reactive Purple Pearl - Do I Need One?
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2003, 11:48:10 AM »
Thanks for the offer but I'll be going with a new one.

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Re: Fuze Reactive Purple Pearl - Do I Need One?
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2003, 04:35:40 PM »
I have been having a lot of problems with my purple pearl.  As for it going long, it goes quite long for me, and I have it drilled with a basic label drilling.  I'm starting to get used to it.  I usually have a ton of axis rotation, and this ball doesn't work well with that.  If you come out of the back of the ball though, it tends to go really long, and just snap back.  Doesn't really flare towards the pocket, just right when it hits dry it takes off.  Overall it's a pretty strong ball.  It is overall much stronger then my messenger ti pearl with a label leverage drill (4x4 for me I think).  As for the Faball Nail, I haven't used one, so I can't tell you much as to how they compare.  Also, you can probably get a purple fuze cheaper on ebay then you can get a slay/r for, so depending on your throw, it might be the right choice.  I hope this helped, and if you have anymore questions feel free to message me.