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Equipment Boards => Brunswick => Topic started by: NY Mike on March 12, 2015, 03:40:52 PM

Title: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: NY Mike on March 12, 2015, 03:40:52 PM
I recently won a spot in the PBA50 Pro Am in Farmingdale NY, with this we were giving the opportunity to pick up the above referenced ball.  Anyone have any idea
what condition/ball reaction this ball is designed for.  Having a Storm Rocket drilled up on weekend and was trying to guess where this ball may fit. Thanks,
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: bowlingman817 on March 12, 2015, 06:18:43 PM
Lt-48 will fit perfectly below the rocket. Rocket more angle at breakpoint and lt-48 more arc.
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: charlest on March 12, 2015, 10:56:54 PM
Brunswick is coming out with a pearl version of the LT-48 vintage???
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: BallReviews-Removed0385 on March 12, 2015, 11:46:36 PM
Brunswick is coming out with a pearl version of the LT-48 vintage???

It's a polished solid.
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: charlest on March 13, 2015, 07:36:13 AM
Brunswick is coming out with a pearl version of the LT-48 vintage???

It's a polished solid.


I know the vintage version is solid, Lane. I have one. From what the original poster said, I made an assumption. Personally I can't see coming out with a pearl version, as on light oil, this ball with its stock high gloss surface, can almost flip, but I had to take the op at his word.
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: BallReviews-Removed0385 on March 13, 2015, 08:09:28 AM
I think if there were a pearl version we'd see something about it somewhere? If there were an international release of said ball why would they give it out here?

In any case, the ball has been a favorite of mine once I hit it on the spinner to knock the gloss off.  Not a weak reaction, just smooooooth for me.  Wonderful ball!

Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: NY Mike on March 13, 2015, 12:06:50 PM
Information I am receiving it is a special edition to benefit veterans.  Picture of ball can be viewed on the following website:  http://farmingdalelanes.com/PBA-PRO-TOURNAMENT
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: BallReviews-Removed0385 on March 13, 2015, 06:25:23 PM

If it's anything like the black one it's great.  None of us have used it since it appears to have been made especially for this event.  Let us know how you like it.
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: Jesse James on April 08, 2015, 12:15:07 PM
I have an old Johnny Petraglia LT-48 Gold!! It's a pearl version of the older one, and does not look like this new red and blue one.

My ball drives with an extremely hard arc,....and flips!!! So Charlest is pretty right on about that ball.
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: Snakster on May 06, 2015, 09:44:52 PM
Appears that it is sold exclusively at thebowlingproshop.com.  Saw a Facebook post that it is limited to 400. Apparently commissioned to also support BVL (Brightening Veterans Lives; a non-profit).

Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: Snakster on May 06, 2015, 09:54:21 PM
It's real apparently.
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: charlest on May 07, 2015, 05:19:38 AM
It's real apparently.

Not cheap either, at $139.99

http://thebowlingproshop.com/products/brunswick-lt-48-pearl (http://thebowlingproshop.com/products/brunswick-lt-48-pearl)
Title: Re: John Petraglia - BVL 48LT Pearl
Post by: Snakster on May 07, 2015, 05:26:18 AM
It's real apparently.

Not cheap either, at $139.99

http://thebowlingproshop.com/products/brunswick-lt-48-pearl (http://thebowlingproshop.com/products/brunswick-lt-48-pearl)

Yeah I kind of chalk that up to it being done to support a non-profit. At least in my head I do.