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Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« on: September 19, 2011, 02:36:59 AM »
Dear Bowlers of Earth,
 
I have been waiting to ask this question for years...literally.  Is the Nano Pearl real similar to the Gravity Shift?
 
I'll be honest - I'm buying one of these, possibly a thousand. So what should I expect?
 
Thank in advance! 


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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 11:06:07 AM »
It would be as similar as the Nano solid is to the Virtual Gravity.


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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2011, 11:31:11 AM »
For what it's worth, I haven't tried the Nano Pearl yet (though it sure looks interesting!), but the Marvel Pearl I won from Storm a couple months ago has been pretty much the only ball I've thrown so far this winter season because it reminds me so much of what my Gravity Shift was like when it had fresher coverstock before I bowled with it heavily for multiple seasons. Since it's R2X pearl like the Gravity Shift, that isn't surprising. But the overall ball motion is pretty similar, just ever so slightly smoother at the breakpoint, and a more continuous arcing motion through the pins. (The Gravity Shift tended to hook out a little sooner) And that's fine for me since that's the kind of ball motion I like to see on a house shot.


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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2011, 12:02:00 PM »
+1 on that Dan.

The Marvel Pearl is like an Agent meets Gravity Shift. Best of both worlds!

 



Dan Belcher wrote on 9/19/2011 11:31 AM:
For what it's worth, I haven't tried the Nano Pearl yet (though it sure looks interesting!), but the Marvel Pearl I won from Storm a couple months ago has been pretty much the only ball I've thrown so far this winter season because it reminds me so much of what my Gravity Shift was like when it had fresher coverstock before I bowled with it heavily for multiple seasons. Since it's R2X pearl like the Gravity Shift, that isn't surprising. But the overall ball motion is pretty similar, just ever so slightly smoother at the breakpoint, and a more continuous arcing motion through the pins. (The Gravity Shift tended to hook out a little sooner) And that's fine for me since that's the kind of ball motion I like to see on a house shot.




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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2011, 01:59:14 PM »
Steve,
 
I have to agree with Tommy on this. The Nano Pearl is going to be earlier and stronger than the Gravity Shift. Maybe not by a tremendous amount, but by a significant amount.  New coverstock is really strong. 
 
From what I've seen so far (and there are a boat load of people LUVIN' the crap out of the Nano), I think it is a lot more versatile than the Virtual Gravity is/was and that's saying a LOT.
 
tommygn wrote on 9/19/2011 11:06 AM:
It would be as similar as the Nano solid is to the Virtual Gravity.


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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2011, 08:06:04 AM »
Good feedback guys, I really appreciate it!
 
I'm very hesitant on the Marvel Pearl because I have rarely matched up well with symmetric bowling balls.  If I can find a used one at some point, I'm gonna go with it.  But new I'm too scared, haha.


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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2011, 10:44:13 AM »

 
n00dlejester wrote on 9/24/2011 8:06 AM:
Good feedback guys, I really appreciate it!
 
I'm very hesitant on the Marvel Pearl because I have rarely matched up well with symmetric bowling balls.  If I can find a used one at some point, I'm gonna go with it.  But new I'm too scared, haha.


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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2011, 09:35:56 AM »
Surprised nobody has asked how the Nano pearl compares to Anarchy.  I had VG, VE, Anarchy, and Nano solid.  VE was supposed to be pearl VG, but I never got the look I expected.  Anarchy was rolly for a pearl, plus smooth and strong.  So I will ask, how does nano pearl compare to Anarchy.


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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2011, 11:15:57 AM »

 The VE was hybrid. The pearl version of the VG was the Gravity Shift.
avabob wrote on 9/27/2011 9:35 AM:
Surprised nobody has asked how the Nano pearl compares to Anarchy.  I had VG, VE, Anarchy, and Nano solid.  VE was supposed to be pearl VG, but I never got the look I expected.  Anarchy was rolly for a pearl, plus smooth and strong.  So I will ask, how does nano pearl compare to Anarchy.




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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2011, 11:51:02 AM »
i dont think the nano pearl will be as jumpy as the ve but i think i will be very close with overall hook, break point shape and everything. from what i have heard form a few storm staff and a few storm reps.  the nano pearl will be a very very difficult ball to beat. and very useful on multiple shots. i have a gravity shift and it was a decent ball. but when you compare it to the newer technology i really believe this ball will be hard to beat. but i dont know. im not a professional.

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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2011, 01:36:51 PM »
Actually I believe the shells on the VG and the Gravity Shift were more different than just pearl vs solid.  I know they shared the same core.  Still wondering about the Anarchy compared to the pearl nano. 


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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2011, 03:31:32 PM »
The video from videoballreviews compares the Nano Pearl to the Anarchy.  It would seem the Nano pearl is just a touch stronger overall, and a bit more backend than the Anarchy.  Britton or TJ would probably know better as they have thrown both balls.

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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2011, 05:58:28 AM »
 
In my hand, both balls were easy to shoot through the heads and then it is just fun to watch it come back from where ever I put it. If you have a Nano, the Nano Pearl will give you a great plan B for when the Nano just does not have the oil needed to get down the lane.


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Re: Nano Pearl vs. Gravity Shift :-D
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2011, 08:43:20 AM »
Thanks for all the replies, guys!  Due to budget constraints, I've had to hold off on getting one.  Hopefully soon though :)

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