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Title: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: stormed1 on April 30, 2017, 03:35:17 PM
Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on July 14. This will be a limited one-time production

COVERSTOCK: R2Xâ„¢ Pearl Reactive
WEIGHT BLOCK: Centripetalâ„¢ Core
LIGHT WEIGHT BLOCK: Modified Centripetalâ„¢ Core
FACTORY FINISH: 1500-grit Polished
BALL COLOR: Silver / Deep Purple / Maroon
DUROMETER: 74-76 Rex D-scale
FLARE POTENTIAL: 5” - 6” (Med-High)
FRAGRANCE: Aromatherapy - Score
WEIGHTS: 12-16 lbs

Lbs. RG Diff.
16 2.48 0.052
15 2.48 0.050
14 2.53 0.049
13 2.59 0.045
12 2.65 0.035
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: 2handedrook12 on April 30, 2017, 04:26:29 PM
Where are you hearing this from?
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: luv2C10falll on April 30, 2017, 04:35:38 PM
Come on man,it's strom
There's 12 balls a week released from them
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: stormed1 on April 30, 2017, 06:01:10 PM
It was listed in a weekly newsletter I get from Gran Prix bowling supply
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: leftybowler70 on April 30, 2017, 06:55:30 PM
Come on man,it's strom
There's 12 balls a week released from them

One right after another after another....
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: Impending Doom on April 30, 2017, 07:12:23 PM
Time to buy some and just stash them for 10 years lol
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: AlonzoHarris on April 30, 2017, 08:36:27 PM
Buying it
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: luv2C10falll on April 30, 2017, 09:37:48 PM
Hope it works well for you
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: suhoney24 on April 30, 2017, 09:49:43 PM
anyone wanna guess how much? i would probably invest in one but im assuming $170 or more??
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: northface28 on April 30, 2017, 09:55:42 PM
Buying one. I'll know after 5 shots if it's a money grab or legit. If it's legit, I'm buying a case.
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: 2handedrook12 on April 30, 2017, 10:55:58 PM
Buying one. I'll know after 5 shots if it's a money grab or legit. If it's legit, I'm buying a case.
I hope so!
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: billdozer on May 01, 2017, 01:31:52 AM
I posted about this like last week! U guys know I wouldn't just make anything up!
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: mrwizerd on May 01, 2017, 11:52:36 AM
Any idea where we will be able to purchase them?
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: stormed1 on May 01, 2017, 01:38:50 PM
Any idea where we will be able to purchase them?

At your local pro shop
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: michael.willis9 on May 01, 2017, 02:45:31 PM
It's comical seeing the guys who stocked them for later resale trying to unload them today. But still at a profit for $230 and up shipped hoping people didn't see the news about it
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: don coyote on May 01, 2017, 03:11:44 PM
I have to admit I'm torn about the release of the Marvel Pearl. I loved that ball but, it was my first Storm ball to crack followed by my Critical Theory. I have since found the DV8 Vandal to have taken it's place.

I want it to be expensive enough so I'm not tempted. :-[
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: mrwizerd on May 01, 2017, 05:06:37 PM
Any idea where we will be able to purchase them?

At your local pro shop

Thank you...will have to talk to PSO about placing an order.
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: SG17 on May 01, 2017, 05:56:36 PM
I posted about this like last week! U guys know I wouldn't just make anything up!

not sure I can trust Darth Kermit.....  :P
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: Impending Doom on May 01, 2017, 06:23:08 PM
I posted about this like last week! U guys know I wouldn't just make anything up!

not sure I can trust Darth Kermit.....  :P

I agree. Did you see how long the Storm guy took to drill a IQ Tour Solid? I'm not sure he's on the up and up...
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: billdozer on May 01, 2017, 06:36:04 PM
I posted about this like last week! U guys know I wouldn't just make anything up!

not sure I can trust Darth Kermit.....  :P

I agree. Did you see how long the Storm guy took to drill a IQ Tour Solid? I'm not sure he's on the up and up...

Had a marvel pearl back in the day.  Drilled it at baton rouge open championships.  The storm booth didn't have the regular guy and he didn't do the best job....I flipped it for $80 and never looked back....Got rid of it based on fit!

I got 5 300s with the marvel solid...I love the core. 

I tend to not buy balls much anymore that are brand new...Unless I gotta have it.  I tend to wait for clearance..
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: DP3 on May 02, 2017, 01:53:36 AM
I have a 14 lb Marvel Pearl on it's 3rd drill and it hits like it's 20lbs when the backends are clean. If I had to pick one ball out of the 24 balls I own to throw one strike for a million bucks it would be the Marvel Pearl.
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: Bowl_Freak on May 02, 2017, 09:40:48 AM
Are yall sure Storm is putting it out, or is it the distributor making a limited run thru Storm to re make it?
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: jlee0924 on May 02, 2017, 11:42:03 AM
Looks like it's official! Storm's site has been updated with the MP, Code Red, and the Match Up solid and pearl
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: mrwizerd on May 02, 2017, 12:11:25 PM
Looks like it's official! Storm's site has been updated with the MP, Code Red, and the Match Up solid and pearl

Are they releasing the Marvel Pearl in only 15lb?  Looking at the site it only shows tech specs for 15lbs and nothing else. 
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: SVstar34 on May 02, 2017, 12:52:35 PM
Looks like it's official! Storm's site has been updated with the MP, Code Red, and the Match Up solid and pearl

Are they releasing the Marvel Pearl in only 15lb?  Looking at the site it only shows tech specs for 15lbs and nothing else. 

The tech sheet which looks updated with the same images shows 12-16
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: Luke Morningwood on May 02, 2017, 02:59:29 PM
For those of you that are sure you are buying one or more of the new Marvel Pearls, it would be a good idea to place your order now with the distributor of your choice. This production run is going to be limited to exactly the amount of balls ordered by staff and distributors.  They will not be carrying inventory and running this offer for an extended period of time.
If your distributor doesn't place an order in advance (by May 31), they will not have access to purchase after the May 31 cut off for orders.
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: Ken De Beasto on May 02, 2017, 03:10:00 PM
I have to admit I'm torn about the release of the Marvel Pearl. I loved that ball but, it was my first Storm ball to crack followed by my Critical Theory. I have since found the DV8 Vandal to have taken it's place.

I want it to be expensive enough so I'm not tempted. :-[

Wow me too my first ball to crack ever is my storm marvel pearl. And it cracked like a month ago less than 30 games :(.
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: mrwizerd on May 02, 2017, 04:15:49 PM
For those of you that are sure you are buying one or more of the new Marvel Pearls, it would be a good idea to place your order now with the distributor of your choice. This production run is going to be limited to exactly the amount of balls ordered by staff and distributors.  They will not be carrying inventory and running this offer for an extended period of time.
If your distributor doesn't place an order in advance (by May 31), they will not have access to purchase after the May 31 cut off for orders.

Already called my PSO.
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: waterboy276 on May 02, 2017, 07:24:35 PM
Looks like it's slotted at the premium price point though...  given, not a huge jump from the cost of a master line piece but still
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: lilpossum1 on May 02, 2017, 09:37:29 PM
I call bs on the limited run. We all know how that goes. "due to unexpected demand, (actually expected of course) we have decided to extend the limited production for X amount of time." then the extension deadline is overlooked and the ball stays in production for a lot longer. But to increase immediate sales, especially with it being a summer release, they impose the deadline on a ball that will surely sell well. Just a different hype train tactic. And a clever move on their part.
Title: Re: Storm will have a special re-release of the Marvel Pearl on
Post by: BeerLeague on May 04, 2017, 11:21:10 AM
It's on Storms website