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Ogre Pearl
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
Finish:
 1500 Polish

Hardness:
 75-77

RG:
 Low (2.59")

Flare:
 Med/Low (.029" differential)  2-5" flare

Avail. Wts:
 13-16# (OGRE core)
10-12# (on request - light wt. core)

Lane Conditions:
 Medium

Color:
 Purple/Black

Coverstock:
 Eradicator Pearl - Reactive Pearl

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Re: Ogre Pearl
« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2008, 02:36:53 PM »


I got this ball for light/med conditions. This ball has great length and awesome backend. Visonary has something special with this one. I have only bowled with twice and I have no complaints.  My friends watched me throw it and just love the way the ball reacts. I am sure I will see them with one soon.
I have 3" inch and I had it drilled to go long and snap. This is the 4th ball I have purchased from visionary.
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Re: Ogre Pearl
« Reply #17 on: August 04, 2009, 05:25:56 PM »
Axis 5 x 1/2 up
Ball Speed 14 - 15
medium Rev Rate
right hand

Weight: 16.0
Top: 3.0
Pin: 2 1/2”
Layout: Rico

Layout ~ Rico

Nice even ball for me.  WAs great on an over/under condition.  Ball carried better the straighter I played.  I'm thinking that was because of the drill.

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Re: Ogre Pearl
« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2009, 04:26:00 AM »
LH
Axis: 4 3/4 x 1/2 up
300-425 RPM
16-17.5 MPH

Ball Layout 4 1/4 x 3
Small Balance hole on PAP

I drilled this ball up with the same pattern that I had put into a Gladiator Pearl and the Ogre Solid.  I have left this ball in box condition since I got it in September.

I honestly was expecting a long and smooth reaction, based on what I had seen in videos and from my experiences with the Ogre Solid and Gladiator Pearl.  Well, sometimes it is a very good thing to be incorrect (which I was).  This drilling gives much more on the back than I anticipated:  Super easy length up front and the look on the backend is hard arc, not flippy but covers a LOT more territory than I was expecting, which is why I said I was incorrect, but this ball lets me "belt on it" and for any pearl that lets me do that and NOT snap, that is what I call "love".  This ball saves everything for the backend move and has LOTS left for the pins.  In my opinion, this is the hardest hitting Visionary that I've used so far.

I will say this much:  If you've read any of my other reviews, you know how much I love the pin action with Visionary products.  This one is no exception.  Everything stays low and pushes out, so the pin action itself almost looks "retro" instead of pins flying back and up (the curse of many a new ball out there) BUT....this ball still hits like a truck. I plan on getting another one of these with with a length drilling for lighter volumes/drier outs.  Also, I am going to tweak surfaces to get different looks, but this ball is a already a big winner in box condition on the THS.  

No hint of flip to me is a Visionary trademark reaction....(OK, I haven't tried the SS yet), and for THS helps me out tremendously. They can come hard off the spot depending on volume, but ALWAYS arcing...NEVER flippy.  Sport/PBA type patterns get blended out and very playable usually by (of course) good ball choice but the tendency is for Visionary products to get a much smoother look/ball reaction by light sanding.  Everything else I have from Visionary takes well to surface adjustments and is very durable, so I have no doubt this ball will too.

As usual, well done Visionary.

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Re: Ogre Pearl
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2009, 05:16:12 AM »
I’ve had the Ogre Pearl for close to a year and a half now.  The specs on the ball were close to 15lb 3 oz with about 3 oz top and a 3-4 inch pin.  Ball is stacked drill with pin to the right of the ring and a small weight hole.

The Ogre Pearl is a very interesting ball.  I did not expect as much of a reaction as I’ve seen thus far out of the ball.  I really had one word to describer my initial thoughts on the ball....WOW!!

The ball is extremely strong for a reactive pearl.  In the past, my favorite ‘go to’ pearl has always been a 3D Offset Pearl.  My Bravo version of the ball was a very strong reactive pearl that could handle a little oil, but the Ogre Pearl makes that ball look like it’s standing still.

The best way I can describe the reaction is violent arc.  The balls turns the corner with a strong midlane read, actually a lot stronger than what I would have expected.  

As with my other reviews, I have 3 games that are outlined in my profile.  With the Ogre Pearl I typically started with my B game and went from there depending on the lanes.  The ball has enough drive to handle some oil and I can play the bellyhook (A) or down and in (B) with it.  As the lanes get a little drier, I have the luxury of moving left to stay in the oil and bank it off the dry (C) as the ball has a strong recovery from what I see.  I will actually push the ball out a little more as there is plenty of recovery room on the backend!!  Amazing recovery actually as I love to watch this ball grab and run left.  I don’t typically play this shot early on though as I don’t feel comfortable with the break point all the time.  When the lanes transition, I see this shot more often as the dry allows the ball that recovery room.  Comfort factor is what I would call it.

As I’ve used this more and more, I’ve grown more accustomed to throwing my A and B games with it and don’t find myself throwing the C game that often.  

I really love the overall reaction of this ball.  Actually shot my first sanctioned 300 game this summer in the Youth/Adult league.  Strong recommendation for anyone wanting a strong reactive pearl that handles some oil and more than great for a medium to light shot.


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Re: Ogre Pearl
« Reply #20 on: March 17, 2010, 06:14:38 PM »
I joined the Visionary test staff, and have setup the following arsenal
for all ranges of conditions.  I chose the 4 balls package, exchanged the
bag for an extra ball and bought a 6th ball too.  Any one can join the test
staff, so I'm not partial to the company, but found them myself from others
suggestions on how durable and long lasting while high performing visionary
balls are.  Also all mine are aimed at playing mostly outside straighter lines
with an arc, no angular type reactions.  They can play inside quite nicely
though still, so very versitile.

Heavy Oil:              Ogre Partical    600 Grit scotchbright  4" 75x65 Drill
Medium-Heavy Oil:       Ogre Solid       OOB Surface  4 1/2" 45x42 Drill
Medium Oil(bench mark) Gladiator Solid  1000 Abralon 3 5/8" 45x55 Drill
Medium-Light Oil:       Ogre Pearl       OOB Surface  4 1/2" 60x45 Drill
Light Oil:              Gladiator LE     OOB Surface  5" 75x42 Drill
Dry/Spare ball:         Ogre Urethane    OOB Surface  5" 105x42 Drill

All balls around 3 ounces top weight, top 3 are 3" pins, bottom 3 are 4" pins.
My Speed 17 Mph
I have Low-Med Revs
My PAP is 5 5/8" and 5/8" UP


The Ogre Pearl I have is my medium to light oil ball.

I used this ball on a NCAA #5 sport shot, 37 feet oil in a 1.5:1 ratio,
hardest level of NCAA sport shot.  It was really useful after I had worn
a line using the Ogre solid, worked really nice.  This ball is stronger
than I had thought, it is my medium to light oil ball and has a good strong
hook to it.  It fits in nicely and I have had problems in the past with
polished balls, being a low rev player and speed dominant.  This ball seems
to match me perfectly though, I can throw it hard with less revs and it will
still find the pocket very well.  I definitely need oil for this ball, else
it will be too strong, did well on the sport shot.
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Gene J Kanak

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Re: Ogre Pearl
« Reply #21 on: April 14, 2010, 04:27:50 PM »
Picked this ball up from D. Scott Johnson (great seller/trader).

Drilling: Pin above bridge, cg under ring (around a 5x3)
Surface: Box
Lane condition: Broken down house shot (old wood lanes)

Reaction: Simply put, this ball is a blast to throw. For me, it provide effortless push through the heads before revving up in the late midlane and charging hard the whole way on the backend. The ball isn't jerky or snappy. It just revs up and provides a very smooth, steady arc.

Hit: This ball reminded me why I liked Visionary stuff so much. I found that it finished through the deck very well and hit equally well on flush and light-pocket hits.

Overall: This ball is an outstanding piece for the middle of my arsenal. It is clean, smooth and plenty strong. It will be a first choice on most mediums with clean backends.
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Re: Ogre Pearl
« Reply #22 on: August 03, 2010, 07:47:00 PM »
Got this ball with my membership to visionary...This ball has a three and a 1/2 inch pin above and to the right of my ring finger, and the cg at an 11:00 shift, with a weight hole down a 1 1/8. When the ogre solid is giving me a tired look from the lane...It's time for the pearl to shine! What a nice arc it has to the pocket, and leaves nothing in it's wake! Just like the solid, I'm very surprised by the HARD HIT it has! On the day of the bowlerama, I was bowling the second game and shot a 300 game! That was surprising! It was automatic. Just rolled the ball to the second arrow and "BLAMMO"! all the pins were in the pit! Visionary really has gotten this right...I'm am surprised that NO ONE else has pick up on this! We'll see about that.
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Re: Ogre Pearl
« Reply #23 on: April 17, 2011, 04:05:09 PM »
 Visionary Ogre Pearl

15 lbs

Drilling: 45 x 35 degrees
(4 x 4) Pin over ring finger
Surface: Box
Lane condition: THS, Two centers all synthetics and one center synthetic heads and guardian overlay on the remainder of the lane.









Reaction: I find the purple/black Ogre pearl to be a very versatile ball. It pushes easily through the heads and begins to pickup in the mids with a strong arcing motion on the backend. This ball is a strong pearl, but not a skid/flip. The Ogre SS fits that description. As with any pearl though, oil carrydown can cause the ball to push through the breakpoint especially if you are a speed dominant player.
This ball fits nicely in my arsenal behind my Gladiator Solid. When the Gladiator Solid begins to check up in the mids I can usually take the Ogre Pearl out of my bag and not miss a beat. I haven't had the opportunity to roll this ball on PBA patterns, but from what I have experienced so far this is a great ball for THS shots and I anticipate being able to use it on flatter patterns as well. This ball is no doubt a must have for league bowlers.


I am very impressed and couldn't be happier with the performance and durability of Visionary equipment. I will soon be adding more Visionary balls to my arsenal.


I appreciate the opportunity to have become a member of the Visionary ball test staff.


In my bag
Spartan
Gladiator Solid
Ogre Pearl
Ogre Pearl SS
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