I don't think mid priced means mid performance especially with brunswick, the BVP and monster balls have been some of the best balls I have ever had regardless of price

I'm the same...I never did anything with any of the Infernos, but put the Zone MB core in the Activator/+ and I could do no wrong. I would not mind to see the Activator+ on a ball in the BVP line, but not on a Inferno-esque core...that's the reason I ended up not drilling the Smash Zone I had. I really wanted to try the Enmotion, but not with that core.

I'm not saying it was bad, heck, it was the most popular ball lines ever! Just not for me, and I tried many of the Infernos. Had 10 different ones, with different drillings, but gave up after the Intense.

I did however do very, VERY well with my old Danger Zone, Time Zone, and the whole ProActive line. Would love to see some more PK18 and Low Load Particle balls. I loved the Sidewinder, and really want to drill up an Ambush, but the chances of finding one aren't great...
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I need more revs...and more weight. I mean, 15# is fine, but 135# doesn't do me any favors!!!

So they discontiune the pearl but they dont need to come out with another pearl!! They could do a Hybrid esp with the Slide  doing so well.  Mayber even a stronger pearl would be cool like something with the Maxxx Zone cover.
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Raceway Lanes FOREVER!!! ROYAL PIN You ARE WHATS WRONG IN INDY!!!!
high score: 300 (1/10/07 Tropical Storm)
My Arsenal
Storm 2nd D pin over ring finger
Columbia300 Perfect Rival pin above the bridge
Storm Rapid Fire Pearl Pin above ring finger
Columbia Messenger Low RG stacked label
Brunswick Inferno Pin above Bridge
1 tropical storm pin down below the bridge

A hybrid Avalanche would get my vote. Except for my spare ball I don't have anything but hybrids in my bag this year.