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New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
« on: November 28, 2008, 03:01:12 AM »
All,

I'll be posting my specs, pics of my layout, and a description of the reaction in the next few days. Stay tuned.


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    Edited on 12/2/2008 9:14 AM

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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #1 on: December 01, 2008, 09:20:03 AM »
    Don't understand this post??


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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #2 on: December 01, 2008, 09:25:16 AM »
    Barry,

    Stephen is going to give us a review of the New Breed Pearl and Solid after he gets to use it.
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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #3 on: December 01, 2008, 09:27:27 AM »
    All,

    Layout: 5 1/2 Pin to PAP, drill angle=70, VAL angle=50

    I only got to throw this ball a few shots during practice at a tournament this weekend.  The shot played tighter than expected so the inital reaction I got from the ball with the this layout made sense.

    The ball got through the fronts very clean (similar to the SS Ogre and Immortal Pearl).  About the 3rd shot with it, I did get it to the pocket and it hit like a freakin' freight train.

    Because this wasn't the right matchup for the condition, I put it away.  I will be throwing it in my league Tuesday so the shorter, drier patterns I drilled this ball for will be available.  I'll let everyone know the results afterwards.

    I was very happy with how well this ball got down the lane, this is my replacement for my G-3 with the pin at 5 1/2.

    More to come.....

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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #4 on: December 01, 2008, 09:38:20 AM »
    Thanks Scott.  And Stephen for doing the video.  I just didn't understand the first post.

    Thanks again.


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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #5 on: December 01, 2008, 09:41:59 AM »
    Probably won't be doing a video, but I'll try, depends if Santa comes to the house early this year and I get the digital recorder I'm hoping for...!

    I'll be sure to take some pics of the layouts to give everyone a better visual of my layout description and where the pin/cg falls based on those numbers.

    stay tuned....
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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #6 on: December 02, 2008, 08:09:32 AM »
    Pic of Layout:

    http://www.bowl4money.com/images/balls/New%20Breed%20Pearl.gif

    PIN to PAP: 5 1/2"
    Drill Angle: 70 degrees
    VAL Angle: 50 degrees
    Coverstock: OOB

    REVIEW:

    This ball currently sits between my G-3 and my Immortal Pearl with the G-3 being the ball that rolls sooner and the Immortal being the ball that rolls later (see my arsenal by clicking on the link).

    What I determined was that this ball is very heavy rolling.  If you've thrown the Ogre Pearl or SS Ogre, they too roll strong, but the New Breed is much stronger.  If you've thrown the Gladiator Pearl, the reaction at the breakpoint is gradual, but the New Breed is much stronger.  

    I would say the angularity at the breakpoint is not as skid/snappy as the G-3 or Immortal Pearl as the New Breed Pearl simply reads the pattern and then makes a hard arcing motion to the pocket.

    This ball may give you a little push if you are too deep and it doesn't transition through the oil properly.  However, the recovery capabiilties of this ball could allow you to get away with this if you're release/rev rate is enough.

    I found this ball to work well on the house shot when the fresh oil began to transition after a game and the mids settled down.  I drilled this ball with a very long Pin->Pap 5 1/2 inches so those of you who position the pin 4-5 inches from your PAP will probably have greater success games 1-2 where the longer pin to PAP will have greater success games 2-3.

    If you have questions, please feel free to ask them here or send me a PM if you feel more comfortable.

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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #7 on: December 05, 2008, 07:41:47 AM »
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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #8 on: December 07, 2008, 07:29:07 PM »
    I thought I would let everyone know that this ball doesn't skid/snap like the Immortal Pearl or the G-3.  What this ball gives you is a very strong roll at the breakpoint.  

    When I say this, it means that it is very easy to see the ball start it's reaction to the pattern and when it gets going left (or right for lefties), it's bringing the whole kitchen with it!

    I've had super success with this ball in just a couple of weeks.  I'm very certain that there will be many success stories from anyone who gets this ball n their hand.
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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #9 on: December 08, 2008, 03:15:19 PM »
    How does it compare to the Bronze AMB?

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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #10 on: December 08, 2008, 03:43:15 PM »
    I have said 3 times on br now that this is a ball that rolls like a Pearl Cell, not to be mistaken with the cell pearl which is much straighter than it's solid counterpart.

    Heavy rolling covers alot of boards and does not liked to be swung huge even with Palumbo throwing it, who has 500 revs plus.

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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #11 on: December 08, 2008, 10:28:54 PM »
    quote:
    I have said 3 times on br now that this is a ball that rolls like a Pearl Cell, not to be mistaken with the cell pearl which is much straighter than it's solid counterpart.

    Heavy rolling covers alot of boards and does not liked to be swung huge even with Palumbo throwing it, who has 500 revs plus.


    Not sure I'm understanding what you said Pearl Cell vs. Cell Pearl??

    I believe this ball is alot like the AMB Bronze, a little more continuous once it gets going, however, it is a little touchier with carry down than the Bronze was for me.

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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #12 on: December 09, 2008, 10:08:09 AM »
    Bronze AMB more arcy/rolly than NBP?  Would seem so but not sure.  That would make sense if skittish on carry down plus it's the closest thing that V has to particle pearlish. Then, you add in weaker drills depending on your game and you could get a hit or miss reaction.......maybe.
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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #13 on: December 09, 2008, 10:42:57 AM »
    I wouldn't let that comment scare you.  The NBP is already a fantastic piece and the AMB Bronze is one of my favorites.  

    I would honestly give this ball a chance.  This ball flat-out rolls much stronger than the Bronze and the way it handles carry-down is better than that of the SS Ogre so it will recover.

    I'm not sure what everyone considers big angles but I've thrown this ball as deep as 22 to 10 and even sometimes further and it makes the corner no problem.


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    Re: New Breed Pearl Review (Updated)
    « Reply #14 on: December 09, 2008, 10:46:36 AM »
    quote:
    This ball flat-out rolls much stronger than the Bronze and the way it handles carry-down is better than that of the SS Ogre so it will recover.


    My SS hates carry down and is basically allergic to any carry down much like the Mean Greenie is.  

       
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    I'm not sure what everyone considers big angles but I've thrown this ball as deep as 22 to 10 and even sometimes further and it makes the corner no problem.

     


    Sure anything will make the corner with your rev rate and tilt.  
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