word for word in the BJI on Respect Pearl Coverstock: the red, silver and orange 74 responce pearl cover is the pearl version of the Respect's hybrid coverstock. it is finished with a 1500 grit polish. The RA is 1.79 and the effective surface grit is 5970. core: the Tetra Symmetrical core has an RG of 2.52 and a medium Differental of 0.047. we saw 4-5" of flare. this is the same core used in the Respect, which Chris Barnes used to win the DHC Japan invitational with a televised 300 game. overview: The Respect and Respect pearl, though similar in ball motion,complement each other well with the different moves off the breakpoint - smoother with the original, and more angular with the Pearl. The Respect Pearl is two to three boards left and provides a stronger angular motion on the backend than the Pearl Dream on. (Not sure that was said or typed right in the magizine)