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Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: suhoney24 on December 23, 2013, 12:43:49 AM

Title: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: suhoney24 on December 23, 2013, 12:43:49 AM
can someone help me with a ball that would be stronger/more consistent than the hyroad pearl? for me this ball doesn't wanna grip in the back-end and just wants to slide on me and that results in me leaving a bunch of splits. i mean it has to be almost bone dry for me to get any kind of snap at the end and even then after just a few throws it starts jumping throw the front...

i would say im more of a tweener type thrower who plays the snap at the end more then anything...i bowl on medium/light lanes...
Title: Re: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: SVstar34 on December 23, 2013, 01:04:08 AM
this is the first time I've heard someone say the Hyroad Pearl is just sliding on them. Maybe you should try a small surface change first to knock the shine off.

For me, I don't have a Hyroad Pearl but I have a Crossroad and a Defiant Soul above that. When I can see the Soul start to lose it's drive, I can switch to the Crossroad and make a small adjustment and be back on the strike train.

If you really want a new ball and keep the Hyroad Pearl the way it is, I'd say go with the Roto Grip Asylum that comes out shortly. It has a lower R.G. and I want to say a slightly stronger cover.
Title: Re: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: billdozer on December 23, 2013, 01:36:01 AM
Try a byte.  If the pattern requires a pearl, and you want back end...that's probably the ball for you. 

The ERG pearl is not super strong but I never really have a problem having that ball make the turn...that's for sure.

I would say iqtp but it's still R2S and that core usually likes to go up the boards...If u want angle try that byte...i am able use mine more than I thought I would! Totally defiant would also fit the bill. ..but I still say byte
Title: Re: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: suhoney24 on December 23, 2013, 11:06:12 AM
lightly knocked off the shine...gonna see what that does
Title: Re: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: stormslinger on December 23, 2013, 11:11:17 AM
That is crazy cause mine has a right hook like Tyson.  I took the polish off of it to even it out.  What kind of layout does it have?
Title: Re: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: mattypizon on December 23, 2013, 11:45:30 AM
If a hyroad pearl is not finishing I would investigate why before drilling another ball.

See if surface helps. That will tell a lot!!

Let us know
Title: Re: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: suhoney24 on December 23, 2013, 12:49:45 PM
What kind of layout does it have?
stacked...with a double thumb
Title: Re: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: BobOhio on December 23, 2013, 04:06:25 PM
I would think your pro shop operator could give you some things to try.
I'm sure he drilled it to fit your game, so the not finishing must be a puzzle to him also.
Title: Re: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: 900DJ on December 23, 2013, 07:41:10 PM
Agree with above. I had same problem with my totally defiant at oob polish. Took the polish off with 4k and made a world of difference.
Title: Re: step up from hyroad pearl?
Post by: avabob on December 25, 2013, 05:06:14 PM
Your comment about sliding in the back end puzzles me.  Hyroad Pearl is not a super strong ball, and it will labor for lower rev guys on heavy oil,  from deep inside, or when you are forced to cover a lot of boards.  If that is what you are seeing, then I would also suggest the byte.   If you really cant get it into a roll, then you have a surface issue, and probably should be looking at a solid ball.