BallReviews

Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: tloy on March 11, 2022, 02:27:58 PM

Title: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: tloy on March 11, 2022, 02:27:58 PM
I am looking for a ball in the Storm, RG or 900 Global line with a similar smooth reaction to the Marvel Pearl. Preferably symmetrical.   I was thinking Spectre or pin under Zen. Thoughts appreciated
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: Remmah on March 11, 2022, 08:52:21 PM
I tried to do it with a Zen which for myself seemed  rounder and somewhat stronger overall then I tried a Hyroad Pearl which I thought was a littler cleaner but somewhat close I throw 15 which is huge difference in the Hyroad Pearl after throwing both for awhile the Hyroad Pearl gave me more of a Marvel Pearl feel
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: tloy on March 11, 2022, 09:33:14 PM
Remmah,

Thank you. I use 16 which the hyroads are closer.  I am just not a big fan of RS2. I like something a little earlier and smoother.  I have a pin up Zen which has surface on it. I was thinking a pin down Zen or Spectre but RG #s are about 4 pts higher on the Spectre.
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: billdozer on March 12, 2022, 01:48:47 PM
Zen is my pic.

However is If that new pearl idol comes, that might be interesting to compare.
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: tloy on March 12, 2022, 02:27:00 PM
"New Pearl idol" when ? Thank you
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: billdozer on March 12, 2022, 02:37:19 PM
There is a Hustle U-S-A, idol Cosmos, electrify gold orange, a new surge, a dream shift, and  some others approved March 8th...

I think those are coming. The dream core has been in a different line overseas, I think it's coming back stateside to beef up the assym offerings at 900.

Cosmos looks like that idol pro blem that hit the market accidentally....almost honey badger teal looking.
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: tloy on March 12, 2022, 02:50:57 PM
Thank you . I have a pin up Zen and was thinking pin down to smooth it out...
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: SVstar34 on March 12, 2022, 02:54:41 PM
If you're not stuck on SPI, the Web Pearl is closest
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: morpheus on March 12, 2022, 03:04:27 PM
Axiom Pearl was close, they’re recently discontinued but you can find them at bowlersmart.com.
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: TWOHAND834 on March 14, 2022, 07:53:17 AM
My understanding is that the Spectre is very Marvel Pearl-esque.  The R3S is slightly stronger than the R2X while the diff numbers are virtually the same.  With the RG numbers being different; the difference in cover strength basically cancels it out. 
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: tloy on March 14, 2022, 09:18:36 AM
Thank you. Any thoughts on the Phaze III as the RG and diff #s are close to the Marvel Pearl.
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: TWOHAND834 on March 14, 2022, 10:47:00 AM
Thank you. Any thoughts on the Phaze III as the RG and diff #s are close to the Marvel Pearl.

My thought there is if you are going the Phaze route, maybe the 4 over the 3 simply because the P4 is pearl and the P3 is hybrid.  To get the reactions close, since Marvel is R2X and P4 is R2S; you could do a slightly stronger layout and/or surface adjustment to help the cover dig in a little better.  If the Marvel is at box finish, you do the P4 at 3000 with no polish.  I would think that would get you pretty close. Have to consider this since the Spectre is now currently not available for purchase until further announcements commence.
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: psycaz on March 21, 2022, 12:28:41 PM
My son says the Zen Master is almost identical for him. Same layout, maybe a board different down lane. Stronger.

Has both, threw them both same session one after the other.
Title: Re: Ball Similar to Marvel Pearl
Post by: CoorZero on March 21, 2022, 09:09:33 PM
Thank you. Any thoughts on the Phaze III as the RG and diff #s are close to the Marvel Pearl.

The III is way stronger off the spot.