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leftybowler70

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Loco Pearl replacement?
« on: February 12, 2019, 12:15:36 PM »
Family,

I need help as to find a good, suitable replacement for my Loco pearl, as it’s time to retire it, but can’t seem to find anything out here that’s remotely close.

What would guys recommend? It doesn’t matter what company, thanks I’m advance.

 

Impending Doom

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2019, 12:18:40 PM »
After Dark Pearl

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2019, 12:27:38 PM »
Hustle POW, After Dark Pearl, Tundra, Hydra
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SVstar34

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2019, 01:01:47 PM »
After Dark Pearl

I think the After Dark Pearl is definitely the closest. Not gonna lie that it was tempting on the wall in Robert Smith's shop on Saturday when I was there

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2019, 02:00:33 PM »
Twist/Rhino

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2019, 03:01:02 PM »
Twist/Rhino

The Twist is really weak/tame. It is about the weakest reactive I’ve thrown in a long time, and most likely weaker than a Loco Pearl.

 You gonna throw a Twist, you better have plenty of dry to bounce it off of.

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CoorZero

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2019, 03:50:35 PM »
After Dark Pearl or Hustle POW. Maybe the After Dark Solid if you want something a touch smoother.

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2019, 03:54:25 PM »
Thanks for all the response guys; I forgot to mention that I’m looking for just that slight step down from my ink (Ball is sneaky strong) for true light oil conditions.

Doom, i talked to my PSO, and was gonna purchase adp, but the shape is too similar (About 3-4 boards weaker), so I decided to not go in that direction, but boy I really wanna try a global piece.

I also agree with you juggernaut that the twist wouldn’t be quite enough either. The rhino Rhino is a good choice, and I’m gonna give the hydra a try and see what I come up with.

Thanks again guys; If you have anymore suggestions, please lmk.  :)

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2019, 03:55:26 PM »
Hustle pow is discontinued, last time I checked.

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2019, 03:55:55 PM »
I've heard the Hydra is actually pretty beefy for where it's slotted. Very similar to the Tag Cannon, and that's a ball I see a lot of since a teammate has it and throws it often. The thing moves.

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2019, 03:56:54 PM »
Hustle pow is discontinued, last time I checked.

I haven't heard or seen that, still up on their site too. Maybe there was confusion with the specific Hustle?

bowlingman817

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2019, 04:02:46 PM »
Hydra is definitely a big step up from the Loco pearl

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2019, 04:33:22 PM »
Hydra is definitely a big step up from the Loco pearl

Yes. My Tag Cannon is definitely more motion than a Loco Pearl I've thrown

leftybowler70

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2019, 04:39:39 PM »
Coor, thanks for your honest assessment...  I was kinda afraid of getting this response from the shop I’m with.  Food for thought (for doom, svs star 34)  What do you think about a after dark solid, drilled weak?

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Re: Loco Pearl replacement?
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2019, 04:50:36 PM »
After Dark solid is going to not be as squirty as the pearl and be about 3 to 4boards more and earlier.