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Pulse Pearl
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
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Coverstock: SuperFlex reactive

Finish: Factory polished

RG: 2.581 (15 lb.) (medium high)

Differential: .018 (low)

Flare Potential: Low

Length: 8 (1-10 scale)

Backend: 7 (1-10 scale)

Hook Potential: 14

Available Weights: 14 - 16

Lane Condition: Medium to light oil
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rb27

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Re: Pulse Pearl
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2002, 08:52:20 PM »
just for kicks, i drilled the pearl just like my solid red ... pin 4 1/2" from pap ... cg kicked way out ... big hole on vertical axis line ... 10:30 set-up (25 degree drilling) ... sanded off the factory polish to 1200 just like my
red ... on lane comparison (fresh house shot) - pearl goes a little longer and makes a much stronger move on the backend.  it is not as controllable but hits
hard and flares a touch more.
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Re: Pulse Pearl
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2002, 04:52:13 PM »
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Drilling:
Drilled using basic Columbia pattern for dry lane with curve with slight modifcation. Pin out 2"-3", drilled approx 5x3 3/8, pin approximately 1/4" below and directly between finger holes.Top weight 2 1/2oz. Ball-14lb 2 oz. No weight hole drilled.
 Originally bought the ball to use as a spare. Just had the ball drilled out today. Shot was medium-light oil to 38 out and walled 10 to 10. Ball worked great for stoke or crank shot. Was able to shoot 30 out to 3 or 45 out to 7
for crank with slower ball speed (13.5-15 MPH).Down and in off the 7 (14.5-15 MPH). Light hits sent a lot of messengers. Heavy hits demolished the rack. 1st set shot 180 (played around with cranking and stroking), 210 cranking, 246
stroking. Overall, a good ball for light oil if a stroker or medium oil if a cranker. Ball had a consistent arc to the head pin and good angle entry. Sometimes to good, left eight 9 pin in three games.  Will add more after trying the ball out for couple weeks of Tourny's and leagues.
Other balls in ancient arsenal still being used:
AMF White XS- 14lb no finger or side weight light oil and spare ball
AMF White XS- 15lb 7/8 finger 7/8 neg side weight Medium Oil Left hand drilled
Track (original)- 15lb 1/2 finger and positive side Heavy Oil(rooster-tail type)
Columbia Quake- 15lb Cross Label (Just acquired a used one)
Columbia Orange Dot (The Bleeder)
Storm Blue Thunder 15lb Cross Label Light to Medium Oil.
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Re: Pulse Pearl
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2002, 08:34:10 AM »
Round and Round we go.  

Started with this ball when I restarted bowling 3 years ago,(last ball before that a yellow dot bleeder).  I thought this thing hooked off the world.  I couldn't control it, too strong,  welcome to the reactive era.

Now after a couple of years bowling and a 3 mph increase in speed, from 12 to 15 at the pin deck, this ball looked like it might be a nice compliment to my
battle zone bullet in the long department, the bullet for length with big backend and this with length and smooth backend.  Based on higher rg specs on both balls and this ball with low differential and that with high differential and both with pearl.

Exactly what I wanted, this ball moves very smooth and controllable off the breakpoint and packs a nice strong punch as long as one gives it enough room to make it's smooth turn.  Right out of the blocks after a couple of throws I had a 7 bagger and then left a 9 pin and then another 4 bagger!

I've typically found columbia pearls a little skiddy on oil down the lanes(vs the stronger brunswick pearls in my eyes) but this seems like a good combination of core and coverstock.  Because the move is so smooth I think this ball can handle most lighter or shorter patterns where one has a fresher backend or maybe a little carrydown.  

A 3 inch pin out set up with a 3 3/4 X 4 with no weighthole and ending with 2/3 of an ounce side.  As a comparison to stronger balls, pre oil on a degraded 10 to 10 I was playing 9 straight up and striking, straight up 10 wouldn't hit and carry the 7.

Demolition Zone I was playing 15 out to 9 and ripping the rack with less control.  After oiling pulse stayed at 9 while the demo went to 12 to 9 to strike.  This pulse is less hook than the cherry messenger pearl which is almost as strong as a battle zone bullet and which is a ball I typically swing a little.

Smooth long and controlled(of course most columbia pearls get a little stronger for me with tracking).  Drill it moderately strong, give it some room or a longer amount of dry, watch it smoothly turn and hit.

Either the second or third weakest ball in your arsenal, (stronger than your urethane and your pucked or puddle block reactive).  This may be one of the best balls in your arsenal for drying tournament conditions.

Regards,

Luckylefty
PS I find I bowl great when I'm light, this is a ball that makes that easy due to the low differential!!
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Re: Pulse Pearl
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2002, 10:26:15 AM »
Well, I know that this ball was "the ball" to have when it was first released.  That, however, was before I started bowling, so I kinda missed the boat.  I picked one of these up in an auction on this site, and planned on using it for dry lanes, with its pearlized coverstock and non-agressive core.  However, I got a little more than I had bargained for.

I drilled my pulse in a 5 x 5 layout, with the mass bias just to the right of the thumb in the strong position.  I also shifted the label toward the fingers to add some finger weight-for extra length.  The pin is above the bridge.

I first used the ball on a normal wood house shot-for the second 3 of my 6 Coca-Cola Tournament qualifying games.   The ball got great skid thru the fronts, and a very powerful, but smooth, backend reaction.  I shot 680 that set, and qualified for the finals.  Not a bad debut.

Then I took the Pulse to a tournament, synthetics with dry outsides and clean backends.  Although this is my dry lane ball, it was the first out of the bag at this tournament, because everything else I had was overreacting.  After a washout in the first frame, I never missed the pocket the rest of the set- 249-277-279 for an 805 second set out of the box.  Plus a $300 paycheck for getting fifth in the tournament.  

The thing that most impressed me about this ball is its consistancy, despite oil pattern.  The ball just wants to go long and flip, regardless of what is out there.  Needless to say, this ball has moved from my 'scorched heads' ball to 'Numero uno.'

As I said in a previous review, only the Blue Pulse could get a 10 out of 10, and here it is.  A perfect 10 for the Smoke Blue Pulse.  Power, control, and consistancy-the perfect ball!
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Re: Pulse Pearl
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2002, 01:56:44 AM »
Drilled stack label approx 3/4 inch from center result approx 1/2 oz pos 1/2 oz finger.

Even arc, heavy hitter.  hooks at midlane and never stops.  Hopefully this ball will skid on dry because that is shot it was intended for.  

Weird thing,on a blocked out house shot, my leveraged Revenge, leveraged Fusion and this Pearl beauty covers the same boards only with different paths. Revenge does a go long and hook hard, Fusion a little more even but still with a skid roll hook type movement, the Pearl Pulse though begins its return trip at around 35 to 40 and doesn't stop until it hits the back drop, quite impressive except that this type of reaction tends to make for alot of back pins  This baby doesn't give up.

In oil, it doesn't do the Dorothy Hamill (skate), it does a sort of Tonya Harding though with the way it hammers those dainty pins.  Saw Tonya Harding beat the crap out of a tabloid star in Celebrity boxing.  Tonya is the mac mommy, she is competitive and 'WILL KICK YOUR CANDY ASS"... and so will this Pulse.  Gotta love it.
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Re: Pulse Pearl
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2002, 07:30:44 AM »
Ball:15lb 4" pin 2.8 top
Drill Pattern: 2X2

Bought this ball for Nationals and a regional or two. Looking for easy rolling ball with control. Set it up so it would roll fairly early but with enough movement to carry.
  I must say I like this ball alot but due to the drill pattern it is pretty condition sensitive. It likes med to heavier oiled heads and stripped backends. It especially shines on the short sport patterns, where I have to speed it up and play the twig. At some local tournaments have seen a lot of good guys shooting these and doing well. I would recommend this ball to everyone. New shooters and league guys on med-drier shot this ball is great due to its control and hit. Tournament guys this ball offers great control and versatility depending on setup. I will buy another and do a stronger pattern to confirm the above.
Rate 8.5 out of 10 mostly due to the pattern we drilled
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Re: Pulse Pearl
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2002, 05:33:26 PM »
After thowing this ball for 6 games now. This ball is nice and smooth to the pocket. Drilled full leverage the ball gets down the lane nice and long then makes a strong move to the pocket not a snap reaction. The way the ball moves is excatlly like I expected it to. Good Luck and Good Bowling!!!
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