Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- Weight Block: Rotary Core
- Ball Color: Royal Blue / Silver
- Ball Finish: 1500 Polished
- Flare Potential: 5+ inches (Med-High)
- RG: 16#-2.52, 15#-2.55, 14#-2.57, 13#-2.66, 12#-2.66
- RG Differential: 16#-0.049, 15#-0.054, 14#-0.046, 13#-0.037, 12#-0.037
- Description: The Nomad pearl features the performance proven Rotary core found in the highly successful Silver Streak Line of bowling balls. This mid-rg and higher differential weight block was one of the best sellers ever from Roto Grip. The unique shape combined with the best coverstock technology of the time was elemental to that success. Fast forward to 2009, we have taken this performance proven core and added a new coverstock to these balls. The Ultra Visionâ„¢ coverstock is bred from the original Sure Grip coverstock, but with friction enhancing additives that have given us great success with some of our other coverstock blends like the original Cytoplasmic, Cytoplasmic Xâ„¢, and the recent Cytoplasmic XLâ„¢. This combination of enhanced friction and performance proven core technology is sure to please. This will be the most highly sought after weapon of choice.
Post by: rockteschel on July 27, 2009, 01:33:15 PM
I drilled my Nomad Pearl a week ago. The ball started out with a 3-1/2†pin and 3 oz. top weight. I drilled it 5 x 4-1/2 with a 1†pin buffer. I placed a weight hole 1†in and 1†up from my PAP as I needed to remove some side weight and some finger weight. The ball weighed in at ¾ side weight and ¾ finger weight when done. After drilled, the pin ended up above and to the right of my ring finger.
I bowled with this ball on a THS and it has strong movement off the break point. The house that I bowl at oils 39 feet. I started the ball at 3rd arrow and breakpoint at about 8 at 40 or so feet. The ball hits hard and retains energy nicely throwing the pins around the deck. When missing outside with the break point, the ball recovered nicely but had a tendency to leave a 9 or 6 pin. When I missed in it sat still hitting the pocket and throwing pins around and striking with a higher frequency than missing out but not as often as hitting the mark. If you like to throw pearls this will be a hit for you.
I bowled on the Shark pattern next. This layout did not match up with the length and volume of this pattern.
I bowled with this ball on Cheetah next. Like with Shark, it was a bit touchy but this ball matched up better on Cheetah as it had more dry lane to work with. When missing out it would recover but when missing in it did not sit. Neptune was my ball of choice for this pattern previously. I will pull my Nomad pearl out of the bag for this pattern first from now on.
Overall, I think that this ball will fit nicely under the Cell Pearl and over the Neptune. The Nomad Pearl will be a benchmark ball for those that only throw Pearl equipment. Good Job Roto Grip.
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Post by: TBS1 on July 29, 2009, 12:03:40 PM
If the Nomad Solid started burning up too quick, the plan was for me to make a small adjustment and switch to this ball.
Well sometimes plans change..
4 1/2 x 4 pin under ring finger.
This ball is its own animal. It took my expectations and shattered them, to say I am blown away is an understatement.
It does make it down the lane and it recovers!!
Its everything the Illusion was supposed to be.
Let me elaborate on that statement. The Illusion(for me) was too much over/under. If I sent it to the dry it would would react super hard, but if I kept it in, it would skate. Seemed to be very condition sensitive.
I feel that with this pearl I have room for error- almost like I can throw it anywhere with confidence.
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Post by: Rotoguy300 on July 31, 2009, 08:13:46 PM
I have been excited about the release of the Nomad and Nomad Pearl for a while, but in all honesty, both balls have exceeded my expectations. Believe it or not, my Nomad Pearl is stronger than my Cell Pearl (albeit it is also drilled a bit stronger and is newer) by roughly an arrow. What’s nice is the increased length this ball has over the middle and high end stuff Roto has released lately. It gives their lineup a completely different look they were lacking before. You can still get the smooth, archy reaction with the Cell line, but now the mid range stuff covers the longer stronger reaction missing from the line for so long. The Illusions were good, but the separation from the Cells wasn’t enough in my opinion. This ball, even with a stronger drilling, is clean through the front for me (a must considering I’m a high rev/medium speed player that is very “up the back†of the ball) and really aggressive on the back. The continuation is more than adequate and the ball punishes the rack in an almost violent manner. It makes me happy inside… lol..
The color is sharp, very reminiscent of the old Silver Streak Pearl (a ball sharing the same core as the new Nomads), but with blue instead of purple. It looks sharp on the rack, in your hands and going down the lane, not to mention on the pro shop shelf. The great part about this ball, as well, is its versatility. You can put this core in the hands of pretty much anyone and have success on a large variety of conditions, making it a must stock in the pro shop and a must have for bowlers looking for a little more from their benchmark ball.
Post by: JMartin27407 on August 05, 2009, 09:43:09 AM
Pin 5 1/2" (2" Buffer )
CG 4 1/2" from PAP
No Hole
When I drilled the Nomad Pearl I was looking for length and quite a bit of angularity in the back as with most pearls. This ball turned out to be quite surprising. While it cleared the heads extremely well, the motion that it produced in the back was a strong continuous move but not something I would call "Flippy". But more controllable than any pearl I have thrown in some time. On house shots I grab this ball first and I don't have to move a lot through out the nigh. I haven't had a chance to test it on anything else but hopefully soon. Another great release by Roto-Grip!!
Jimmy Martin
Striking Advantage Pro Shop
Titusville FL.
Roto-Grip Staff
Post by: rotogrip_rick on August 06, 2009, 06:02:26 PM
Thanks and enjoy the NOMAD PEARL.
Rick Mitchell
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Post by: strikingresults-atl on August 15, 2009, 10:50:13 PM
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Post by: rotomike on August 18, 2009, 11:31:37 PM
Pin: 4 1/2" from pap
Pin over fingers
CG: 4" from pap
no extra hole
surface: Box finish
On the House pattern I found that I could move in as much as I wanted and the Nomad Pearl would SCREAM back from the dry. The change of direction was very strong and definately loosened up my swing.
On the shorter PBA conditions I found the Nomad Pearl was very strong when the lanes were fresh and I found my best look when the fronts had broken down a bit and I was forced to open up my angle of attack. Confidant change of direction.
On the longer PBA patterns I found my best look at the very end of a block when the fronts really dried up and I wanted to keep my angles a little tighted.
Compared to the Illusion the Nomad Pearl I much cleaner through the fronts and is more angular.
I will report back when I play with the surface a bit.
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Roto Grip Staff Manager
Kingdom member for life
Post by: rotogrip300 on August 20, 2009, 02:07:13 PM
Post by: SenorRotoGrip on August 21, 2009, 10:34:39 AM
The Silver Streak, symetric Rotary Core wrapped in the Ultra Vision pearl cover, produces an excellent read of the lane and explosive hit on the pins.
I used this ball on a PBA Sr Tour 37' shot in Decatur Illinois on both qualifying squads .The Nomad Pearl made a nice move down lane off the pattern, and had a nice,controllable flip reaction on the back end. As the shot broke down, I moved left, looked further down the lane with the same results down lane. The med rg (2.55) , med/high differential (.054) in the 15# will provide the bowler with a versatile ball that can be drilled for medium to light oil patterns. The Nomad Pearl is an excellent companion to the Nomad Solid.
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Post by: John Brodersen on August 22, 2009, 03:04:38 PM
The Nomad Pearl was drilled using the dual angle drilling method. I was looking for additional length and a stronger move down lane to compliment the Nomad Solid (please refer to my Nomad solid review for specifics). The layout used was a 5-inch pin to PAP distance with a 55-degree drill angle and a 35-degree VAL angle. This placed the pin above the ring finger about 1 inch and the non-marked mass bias just below and about 2 ½ inches to the right of the grip centerline. The CG ended up 1 1/2 inches under and to the right of the ring finger but no extra hole was needed. The cover was left in OOB condition.
The Nomad Pearl is very clean through the fronts with about an additional two feet of length than the Nomad Solid. The backend move was quicker and also stronger off the spot (more angular) than the solid. The Nomad Pearl provides tremendous recovery and the pins really scoot when hit by this powerful pearl !
With the return of the “Rotary Core†combined with the new, tweaked cover stock, the Nomad Pearl and the Nomad solid is a hard combination to beat for those medium conditions. The Roto Grip Sword line continues to advance in performance.
John Brodersen
Post by: ODriscoll on August 23, 2009, 05:31:08 PM
The Silver Streak Series was one of my favorite Roto Grip balls. I was really excited to hear they were bringing it back. The core is the same with the exception of the Ultra Vision Pearl Reactive Coverstock ( a little bit stronger ) I drilled mine up to compliment the Nomad, I wanted to increase the difference between the 2 balls. I drilled the Nomad Pearl 4 x 6 layout with the pin just slightly above the fingers for a longer transition.
I got it done just before my flight out to a PBA Regional in Seattle so I wasn’t able to test it out first. We were bowling on the new Scorpion pattern and I wasn’t even sure I would take it as the Scorpion has a greater portion of oil down the lane. I generally like the stronger balls for this pattern. We bowled on HPL which do hook a little more and I found out quick that this was the go to ball. I needed something stronger to start the day so I bounced between the Cell and Nomad. Once the transition started I was able to switch to the Nomad Pearl and find a much better look.
Really smooth down the lane which is so important on the Scorpion pattern. However the strength of the core combined the additional additives in the coverstock really gave me a fantastic look on the backends. Much more that I would have expected from this ball.
I ended up 13th among a pretty good field which included Walter Ray and I actually had the pleasure of crossing with the legend Ernie Schlegel. It was nice to know I had the equipment to compete with these Hall of Famers.
Thank you Roto Grip.
Kelly O’Driscoll
Roto Grip Staff
Post by: mr ed 2u on August 24, 2009, 08:54:47 PM
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Post by: Roto Reggie on September 01, 2009, 08:27:15 AM
After drilling and throwing them both balls played true to the factory intent. The Nomad Solid played shorter on the oil pattern than the Nomad Pearl. The Nomad Pearl had more back end to it and more of a snapping motion. The pearl gave me about 5 feet more distance before it made its move. Depending on what part of the lanes your are trying to match up on I think both balls are very good. The Nomad Solid will definitely read the heads better than Nomad Pearl but the pearl will read the back ends better.
The oil pattern was our normal AMF house tree pattern * HPL surface * Reactor LL oil * 42 feet distance * using a sentry silver bullet oil machine ( don't go to sleep reading this part )
Post by: RonCase823 on September 06, 2009, 06:46:44 PM
Placed pin under ring finger and CG in positive thumb weight quadrine. Extra hole to right of thumb to get weights back to 0 thumb and ¾ side. This is how I had a couple of Silver Streaks drilled in the past and it worked then with those and it works really well with this ball. This ball is very smooth through the fronts and mid lane then it hits the back end and just goes hard. You cal also release it up the back more to play more parallel on the lanes and then it reads the mid lane a bit before it hits the back end jump (that release works well on the extreme outside shots I have come across on some PBA patterns). It’s a great ball for me when I have to move inside a lot because this ball has enough back end to turn the corner and get back to the pocket. This ball drilled this way has scored well for me on fresh house shots, PBA shots and even burned house shots especially when the heads go. The ball is like the older Silver Streak Pearl with a bit more kick.
Post by: MoonsLefty on September 07, 2009, 12:49:08 PM
This layout gives me a LOT more length than my Nomad Solid. I can move farther left and play straighter with this ball. I normally can't use many balls that a skid/flip but with this I can. Usually I get a lot of over/under with balls like this, but with the Pearl I don't. Even though this is a skid/flip ball, I actually don't get too much flip, nor do I get too much reaction off the break point. This could be a pearl ball that I can use more often than not.
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Post by: Tess7654 on September 07, 2009, 03:28:56 PM
I drill my Pearl with a 5 1/2" pin from pap above my middle finger with the CG barely kicked out. For me this ball is all about throwing it away from the pocket....have not had any success going straight with it at all. With most pearls I have to knock the shine off or use them for several games to wear a track in....not with this beast, it out hooks my cell pearl in the backend by 4-5 boards consistently and sends pins flying all over the place. I am amazed at how much difference there is between the Solid and Pearl Nomads. I may drill another one of these with a low pin and a little surface.
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Post by: bucko the bowler on September 07, 2009, 10:02:55 PM
My drill settings: Pin under riddle finger 5-3/4 from PAP CG swung out at 40° angle 4 inches from PAP 11/16 weight hole over 4 inches, down 1-1/2 inches.
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Post by: BShep on September 08, 2009, 02:20:55 PM
I also compared this to an original Illusion and found similar length with 4-5 more boards of pop on the backend.
With this layout, the Nomad Pearl is slightly longer and not quite as strong in the backend as compared to my Nomad solid.
If you're looking for a high performance pearl at a lower than expected price point, you cannot go wrong with the Nomad Pearl.
Post by: ShermDawg on September 08, 2009, 02:36:38 PM
Top: 2.5 Oz
The Layout:
***Special*** Pin 2 Inches below the bottom of the Thumbhole with the CG in the thumb itself. There is a weight hole (3/4 Inch, down 2 inches) 2 inches below the pin
The reason this layout was chosen was to have a pearl ball read the midlane and still have that continuous pop on the back end due to the cover. It reverses the flare to the bottom of the ball which is why you need to pin 2 inches below the thumb because this is where the bow tie will be located.
The Motion:
This ball does exactly what I wanted it to do and more. It hits like a truck just like the Solid Nomad due to the fact that the ball itself is all Cover and Core (No filler), and it is remnant of the Silver Streak Pearl in so many ways but has a stronger, more versatile coverstock. This ball has a strong read on the midlane but still clears the heads with ease, even with the early rolling layout because of the pearl cover. I have used this ball on a variety of PBA patterns and THS’s, I can say it is a great ball out of the bag to read what the lane is doing. Overall, it can be used at any time. Off the break point, on a fresher pattern, it will fly because of the pearl cover. It really has an angular backend. Once oil carries down further the reaction smooths out but still has a great pearl reaction off the breakpoint.
Thoughts:
Not only is this ball a winner but this layout is as well. I am thinking of doing a similar layout to a Nomad Solid and possibly a Rogue!!!
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Post by: cmsubowler on September 09, 2009, 02:23:58 AM
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Post by: pbacanuck on September 14, 2009, 10:43:40 AM
When I drilled the Nomad Pearl I set it up the same as my Cell Pearl, with the pin 4 ½ from my axis and about 1 ½ above my finger holes. The pin was only out 2" on the ball so the cg ended up just to the right of my ring finger. I placed the weight hole through the CG, 4" from the center of my grip to prevent the ball from flaring over it. My plan was to have a ball with the same length as my Cell Pearl but with a more controllable backend. It worked exactly as I planned, with the only surprise being the backend was stronger and more continuous than I expected. To be honest if I didn't have both balls to roll back to back I would probably not even be able to discern the difference. As a Pro Shop owner if I have a customer that wants the reaction of a high end ball but can't afford it, the Nomad Pearl is an excellent choice.
Post by: Mr Scary on September 16, 2009, 11:18:51 AM
This ball is more skid flippy than the solid, but it does not give you much over-under reaction when it hits the dry. Similar to the Silver Streak Pearl, but again, slightly stronger. Another ball I really liked. I play a little straighter with this ball. Despite the pearl cover stock, it does not jump off the dry. The transition from oil to dry is very strong, yet forgiving and predictable. It wasn’t too long ago, I took the Silver Streaks out of my bag, now it fells like I have them back. Great job Roto Grip!!
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Post by: LarryH on September 16, 2009, 11:49:37 PM
Post by: batbowler on September 20, 2009, 12:42:31 AM
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Post by: PaulMc on September 20, 2009, 09:38:04 PM
The first time I threw the ball in competition was in a six game sweeper here in Houston. Since it was a new ball, and I always have new ball fever that gets me in trouble, I put the ball up after a couple of shots. After the start of the 4th game, when I was out of the cash, I decided to try it again. I struck from the 3rd frame of the 5th game through the 7th frame of the 6th game where I left a solid 9. A seventeen bagger that took me from out of the cash to 3rd place. Pretty Cool!
I really like the easy length with this ball and the really strong back ends I get. The ball also really hits hard..
Post by: formosasproshop on September 23, 2009, 12:31:55 AM
Moved up in weight this season. Last year was first year back after injury so was only throwing 14lbs. Wife now has all last years equiptment and I bought new 15lbs arsenal. So had a Rogue Cell that I play 15 out to 5 standing on 30. Had a LevRG Response that I liked to play right up 7 standing on 20. What I needed was something that would play between these. So looked at a pearl. Something to get me longer then my Rogue and move more the the LevRG. Decided to give the Nomad Pearl a try.
Well with drilling specs above. I have found my new benchmark ball. This ball is completely amazing! I know ppl say it about every ball. But this is honestly the best ball I have tossed in years. I found the Rogue I really had to make sure to hit the bottom hard to get the pin carry I wanted. The Nomad Pearl allows me to have a nice free swing with moderate hit on the bottom. It plays great for me from MANY different lines. So far I have been able to throw it (WITH SPECIFIED LAYOUT)
Feet...........Board @ Arrows.............Breakpoint
15...................5........................2
20...................8........................4
25...................12.......................5
30...................15.......................8
35...................20.......................12
Yes thats right 5 TOTALLY different lines with ONE BALL!!! All demolish the pocket!! I could not believe it. I was able to start the night out during practise finding the "sweet spot". When it started to go away make FIVE board jumps with my feet and go to a whole new FRESH line. JUST AMAZING!!
For me it seems that the ball reads the heads beautifully. When it flips and starts to roll it seems to PICK UP speed as it changes direction into the pins! I was messing around with different lines the other day just to see. Feet on 20 ball over the 7 looked like it was falling into the gutter (YES ONE BOARD AND BEYOND!) then it turned over and STRUCK!! The guys I was bowling with could not believe the recovery and margine for error.
I honestly love this ball so much I am ordering the Nomad Solid.
Overall Score
11/10
Give us more of this quality ball Rotogrip!! The core in this is absolutely amazing!!
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In Bag (15lbs):
Nomad Pearl (55x4.5x35)
LevRG Response (45x4.5x45)
Rogue Cell (60x4.5x40)
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Post by: rotostlgrip on September 23, 2009, 05:42:56 PM
Layout – Pin 1†below bridge, BH 7/8 bit x 2†deep 4 ½ right, 1 ¼ down
Surface: OOB
Review:
This is the ball that surprised me the most. Really clean through the heads with a ton of power. This ball fits bowlers that have an even speed/revolutions ratio. It’s very easy to get down the lane without getting too snappy. Just like the nomad solid, this ball is very forgiving. This is why it fits a lot of bowlers.
On a consumer’s perspective, this is an awesome ball to have. You won’t find a ball at this price point that can beat it. The performance that you get from this ball compared to its price is unbelievable. Best value on the wall.
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Post by: joe cerar on September 24, 2009, 12:03:18 AM
please read my in depth review of each Roto Grip Nomad in the Bowlers journal International magazine.
Post by: ajensen on September 26, 2009, 06:10:18 PM
The ball rolled very smooth and still had it's continuos roll through the pocket. I shot 230,215 and a 215 to shoot 660.
Whether you need your ball to skid or grab, keep in mind you can always alter the surface of your ball.
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(AJ) Andrew Jensen
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Post by: KENOMAN on October 08, 2009, 03:05:29 PM
Everything seems to work together, the medium rg gives you length without too much skid. The pearlized shell gives you a little extra length before the great backend reaction from the old silver streak weight block.
The angularity of this ball makes it very effective in around the third or forth arrow. The ball also reads friction well and can turn the corner.
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Post by: rrbowler on October 09, 2009, 04:11:03 PM
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Post by: IrishMike837 on October 09, 2009, 08:37:06 PM
In my experience with this ball it seems to work best on house patterns and short (35-38 feet) PBA/sport patterns. I don't like to open the lane up too much with my Nomad Pearl because when I play straighter with it I seem to carry virtually everything. This is an important addition to any serious bowlers arsenal.
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Post by: RG is King on October 10, 2009, 01:55:04 PM
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Post by: Dino on November 12, 2009, 08:55:50 AM
Post by: Bigmike on November 19, 2009, 05:50:40 PM
Lay Out: 5.5" from PAP at 75* PAP angle and 35* VAL angle. The pin ended up above my bridge. I added a 7/8 x 2" deep weight hole on the axis to "spice" it up at the breakpoint a little more
Surface: I have taken it down by spinner to 4000abr.
Purpose: I have a Reign(3000abr) with the pin above the ring finger. This kind of layout is usually a good length/good backend option for me. In contrast the pearl Nomad is pretty smooth off the spot but earlier than my Reign. I am hoping by knocking the shine down and placing a weight hole on the axis, I can give a 2-3 distinct difference and use these in tandem to ball up or down with.
Lane condition observations: I have mainly thrown this on our house pattern both on the fresh and on broken down second shift conditions. This ball with factory polish has no problem getting thru the front of the lane. When I hit it by hand with the 4000abr, it slowed down the push enough to read the mid lane better for me.
Final thoughts: What I am seeing is a ball that will get length with a weaker pin position. If factory shined and on the correct pattern, it will also read the spot very strongly. Players will need to adjust the surface if they are more speed dependant or if they are on a slicker medium pattern. When the pearl Nomad faces the pocket, it a pretty thing to watch as pins go everywhere. All in all, another good release from Roto Grip that works in tandem with a Storm release and isn't an overlap.
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Post by: ajensen on January 05, 2010, 12:04:34 PM
Last night I bowled in league at, Mockingbird Lanes in Omaha NE.I have the drill pattern set up to be smooth while still leaving the backend in play. It is drilled with a 5x3, pin above ring finger cg kicked out with a deep 31/32 bit for a weight hole. It's drilled negative 3/8 side weight. for me it helped tame the backend down a bit.
This ball is the same ball I shot 853 with.
Last night I shot 756. Shooting 267 the first game. Then shooting 244 the next game. Rounding off the night with a 245.
All night long I threw the ball around second arrow out to 5 board. Never moving left of third arrow.
I have still kept the same finish on the Nomad Pearl as I did when I drilled it.
What an awesome ball with an awesome price!
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(AJ) Andrew Jensen
Roto Grip Staffer
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Post by: WSURaiders on January 11, 2010, 11:57:44 AM
Post by: BowlingIsFun on January 11, 2010, 11:27:34 PM
The Nomad Pearl is perfect for lighter oil and I love its gradual hook into the pocket. It's not a strong ball, but it's great for what it's made for.
Overall, the Nomad Pearl is a great addition to my bowling ball collection and I am really happy with the way it works.
Post by: rotogrip_rick on January 22, 2010, 02:11:22 PM
Layout: 55x 3 1/4x 60. PAP: 3 5/8 right and 1/16 up. Factory shine left on the ball. No extra weight hole. Bret at Bowlers Supply drilled this one for me to add a longer then mid length to my arsenal. I already have a long pin drilling Nomad Pearl. I ball me works real well on wood lanes, or a short length house shot, 35ft. or less. Worked quite well when practicing on Cheetah this past week. Not as sharp as the back end recovery as my other Nomad Pearl.
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Post by: southernbyheritage on February 27, 2010, 10:14:19 PM
Post by: mr300800 on June 07, 2010, 02:58:36 PM
The other one has the spinners dream layout on it. This one lets me get in side a little deeper than my solid, but lets me play just as straight with it as the solid.Shot my first 300 of the with this one.
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Mr300800
Post by: rotogrip_rick on August 04, 2010, 12:40:48 AM
My specs: 17 plus and higher rev rate, 3 5/8th right and 1/16th up and left handed.
Drilling specs: 50 x 5 x 60 with the pin right of my middle finger and the MB left of my thumb. No extra weight hole. For a picture of this layout, go to rotogrip.com and check it out when they update the success stories.
Reaction: By far, the cleanest Nomad Pearl I had drilled so far. Factory finish and this ball goes a great distance down the lane and does not read too early. Real strong off of the breakpoint, not real snappy like other reactive pearl bowling balls. This ball allowed me to truly start deep and allow me extra length and room towards the channel. Review based off of a 40ft KEGEL machine house pattern and a 38ft Brunswick A-22 house pattern. Thanks to "Shorty" at Bowlers Supply for the new layout idea.
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Rick Mitchell
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Post by: mcgoo32 on October 04, 2010, 03:01:23 AM
Post by: Ehudakineyah on October 18, 2010, 07:45:44 AM
Average: 219
Style: 2 Handed/Right
Ball Speed: 21-22 Mph
RPM: 600-650
Layout: 60 x 4" x 45
Shots Thrown On:
2010 Championship Pattern
Earl Anthony
Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip (Shortened)
Had this ball for a while now. Threw it one handed and now i just re-pitched the fingers for my 2 handed style. Had i drilled to go long and smooth throw the heads and have a strong arc in the backend of the lane.
All i can say is, Great Ball
Very Versatile, Has some amazing carry, and is very preditable down the lane. Just a very smooth skid and snap ball. Hit hit in the pocket and made pins fly. Does great one the short patterns down here, but i find it to be in between the Storm Furious, Storm 2Furious, and the Brunswick 3.5. So it stays on the rack most of the time. But when the time come, and the shot calls for it, it will be sure to destroy those pins down the lane Awesome ball by "Roto-Grip", If you dont have one yet
Get one, You wont be dissapointed.Rating: 9.25/10
- Keene Inafuku
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Just started 2 Handed in August. (7.11.2010)
How about i just reset everything today
(October 17th, 2010) Zero Average now lolCurrent Arsenal:
Storm 2Furious (Polished)
Storm Invasion (Polished)
Storm Black Ice
Ebonite Mission 2.0
Track 607A SE
Brunswick Wild Ride
Post by: wsubowling3 on January 06, 2011, 03:19:15 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 35ft-39ft
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Sport Pattern
COMMENTS
Likes: This is my overall favorite ball. I am more of a down and in bowler with not much hand so this ball works great. I got it drilled to go long and snap hard in the back and I love the way it drives through the pins. Once the lanes open up I can swing the this ball which is not my style this is why I love this ball so much.
Post by: surface_solutions on January 12, 2011, 01:52:20 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length:Med
Volume:Med/Heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):Mod THS-higher volume than normal
COMMENTS
Misc: It should be pointed out that surface on the ball has been adjusted. I tried 1500 polished a couple of time with less than stellar results. Prior to leaving for league last night I went with 2000 abralon then 2 sides with Diamond Gloss (Storm).
Likes:What I like the most was the carry. Off pocket hits had enough stored energy to throw pins everywhere. I don't tend to leave many back row pins but last night was an exception, but they weren't there for long. I have not had messenger pins flying this fast probably ever.
Dislikes: I have to admit that I expected more length and more back end motion. I know that it's not the ball from a general standpoint but I have to be honest. My layout is closer to 5x4 so I don't know what effect that has on ball motion, I do know that 4x4 (flip layout) is stronger for me on weaker balls....
Final thoughts: All in all a good ball. I can see where with the OOB surface it may seem a little condition specific. I recommend this ball for medium length medium volume patters. Allow the cover to glide through the heads and watch the head turning carry this ball provides.
Adam M Moreland
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Phone: (616) 690-0590
High Games/Series for 2010/2011----288, 288, 298 games 757 and 789 series
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surface_solutions_proshop@yahoo.com
Phone: (616) 690-0590
High Games/Series for 2010/2011----288, 288, 298 games 757 and 789 series
RotoGrip Star Pro Shop Lifetime Member
Post by: Bowl con agresion on January 12, 2011, 03:05:16 PM
When bowling for college you are bowling on patterns that are some of the most challenging in the world. As a freshman at Wright State University I found that the transition from High School to College was extremely difficult from a bowling perspective. The Nomad Pearl has made that transition easier. Already bowling in six college tournaments this year I have come to notice this is the ball I most use. The Nomad Pearl is a ball that is very versatile, so I can play many different angles. It is also a ball that gets through the heads very well while displaying a very controllable roll to the pocket. This is also the ball I use when bowling in house shot league because it is so versatile and controllable. It’s a ball I would recommend any experienced or inexperienced bowler. And of all the bowling balls I have thrown in the past this ball is at the top of my list.
Post by: Lurrabq on April 09, 2011, 01:41:33 PM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3.5"
Starting Top Weight:2.64oz
Ball Weight:14lbs 2oz
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP:3.75"
CG to PAP:3.25"
X Hole (if there is one):strong
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:
Ball Speed: Meduim fast
PAP/Track:
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 4000 Abralon, No polish
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):
LANE CONDITION
Length: 37'
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length:Not as long as anticipated
Back End: Ridiculous
Overall Hook: Similar to my Original Cell
Midlane Read: Strong move
Breakpoint Shape:
COMMENTS
Likes: Continuation thru the rack, color
Dislikes: Exposes bad release with a flat ten. Not the balls fault.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Now two of my teammates want one.