I have the pearl BH also and love that ball. I have had maybe one instance where it did not react like expected and is the #2 ball in my arsenal right now, some centers it is the first out of the bag. The funny thing on my solid is the only time it has really hooked was on some fried conditions. Now my highest game at Nationals was rolling the solid Bounty Hunter, but the second frame of the following game a touch of carry down got to my break point and the hook disappeared. That was in doubles so lanes should have been opening. I had really thought it was burning up as well and may be the case. That is one reason I pulled out some side weight, not to mention leaving as much as I did was not intentional just wanted to get a read on the ball before I added the weight hole. I think it is a good ball, just more conditional than expected especially after drilling the pearl first.
Batbowler, just noticed your comment. I seldom ever put anything strong position. I do have a Break Pearl that I did a modified Rico with the pin 1" above my CG and gives me about 5" pin. That one has the mass under the thumb as well for the same reason, huge pin out locatoin of the balls center of gravity. What you are saying does make some sense. I had talked with Eric and he suggested this drilling based on the ball for Nationals.
Edited on 7/12/2010 1:35 PM
