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LaneHammer20

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Which pearl will fill the gap?
« on: August 15, 2008, 05:20:18 AM »
I have recently made the switch to 15lb and am in the process of rebuilding my arsenal slowly.

PAP 5 5/8 up, 3/4 over

Current order from strongest to weakest
Threshold- 4 3/4 X 6MB- pin above ring, MB in thumb
Uprising-soon to be ordered
Code- 4 3/4 X 3 3/4- pin above ring
Creature solid- 5 X 5.5 Pin above ring

Heist- still undrilled, and undecided where it might fit but picked it up for dirt cheap and couldn't pass.

I feel that my heavy oil spot could be covered by the Threshold even though drilled weak if surface is tooken down to 1000 or 500.

I feel like i definitly need a pearl to throw either between code and creature or below creature.

I am looking for a med-price ball such as pyscho or rapid fire pearl. I prefer a more controlled, read of the lane. not srtait skid snap and I figured these to would give me that look.

Anyone have any experiences with these two, I have never tried storm so I am sorta curious. Thanks


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scotts33

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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2008, 01:51:00 PM »
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PAP 5 5/8 up, 3/4 over

 


I think you're 5 5/8 over and 3/4 up????  

Suggest you look at Ogre Pearl maybe Gladiator Pearl.
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LaneHammer20

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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2008, 01:56:02 PM »
I think you're 5 5/8 over and 3/4 up????  
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Ya my bad. I have considered the ogre line
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Dan Belcher

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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2008, 02:07:02 PM »
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I am looking for a med-price ball such as pyscho or rapid fire pearl. I prefer a more controlled, read of the lane. not srtait skid snap and I figured these to would give me that look.
I'm not as familiar with the Psycho, but I do know the Rapid Fire Pearl is very skid/snap by nature.  You may want to look into the Storm Street Rod Pearl.  Very rolly for a pearl, a good medium condition ball.

LaneHammer20

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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2008, 06:38:14 PM »
I will say the ogre pearl has really got my attention now. I am hearing it is pretty good with carrydown for a pearl. That is a bonus because my house has alot of carrydown at times.

They oil over top of oil the night before for out league. SO it is heavy and has carrydown. but once third game comes around you need something to get down the lane.
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SVstar34

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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2008, 06:43:49 PM »
Blurple, Psycho, or Temper w/ weak drill at 4000 Abralon + lots of polish

Rapid Fire Pearl is almost all skid/flip.

You could even throw in a Creature Pearl if you like the solid version.
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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2008, 06:46:56 PM »
Reports on Psycho seem to indicate it acts more like a polished solid thana polished pearl so it should offer a lot of control.

The Ogre Pearl is already famous for that: particle pearl type of reaction with small amount of flare - strongish coverstock for a pearl. Not big hooker because of lack of flare but strong hitting.

The Gladiator Pearl falls into a similar category but more overall hook (than the OP) with lower RG and higher flare. Safer overall pearl than the Ogre Pearl for us less than stellar bowlers. Very consistent - might replace the Heist and the Creature solid.

Kinetic Pearl is similar beast - more control and much less skid/snap than your average pearl. Not cheap but not expensive.

Rapid Fire Pearl - initial reports are very skid/snap.

Rapid Fire solid and Track Tantrum are two solids that act more like control pearls.

Visionary AMB Bronze Centaur is a pretty amazing piece so far for me. It acts kind of like a particle pearl: lots of control with a driving but non-flippy backend. Just starting using one and am happily surprised so far.

RG Venus: technically a particle pearl with highish RG and low flare, but strong reacting for light to medium-light oil - great ball. Control with medium backend, kind of like a Bronze Centaur for lighter oil.

I believe the Code is a solid/pearl hybrid or combination. (Just a reminder)

Cherry Or Emerald Vibe: the reports on these balls is not exaggerated. Emerald is stronger so you may not like it. The Blue Vibe is technically a solid but most people thought it acts like a controlled pearl. (been playing with one for a couple of weeks now and it's a greta ball). Cherry and Emerald are definitely pearls.
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T-GOD

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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2008, 06:55:17 PM »
For a go long, strong backending pearl try the new BuzzBOMB/R. It's sick..!! =:^D

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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2008, 06:57:14 PM »
not to be rude or anything T-GOD, but he is asking for a smooth pearl ball in a certain spot in his arsenal, a Buzzbomb/R will definitely not fit the bill for what he is asking.
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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2008, 04:57:55 AM »
Give the RG Illusion a try. Controlled and smooth without sacrificing a the backend reaction.
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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2008, 05:30:31 AM »
TWISTED FURY!!! DONT JUST CONSIDER IT!! GET IT!!
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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2008, 07:38:06 AM »
As charlest mentioned, consider the RG Venus.  High RG, low differential, and a lot of ball for medium price.  Has been discontinued, but you can still find it if you look.

I have found it to be very versatile with coverstock changes.  At 2000 and 4000 Abralon with no polish, it will give you the control you are looking for.  Currently, I have mine (label drilled) finished with Valentino's Resurrection and Snake Oil.  With this finish, it has a skid/snap reaction.
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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2008, 12:09:18 PM »
Am a stroaker slow speed med revs just got the rapid fire pearl and only threw it a couple of times on summer conditions, but so far very good reaction and it is very skid hook which helps me with my slower speed. Good luck we bowlers have to stick together.

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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2008, 11:45:54 PM »
Street Rod Pearl.

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Re: Which pearl will fill the gap?
« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2008, 11:59:05 PM »
I really like how people pay attention to what LaneHammer is asking.
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