The new Buner Pearl is a new version of the former 900 Global Afterburner. The biggest differences between this line and the old line starts with the core. The burner pearl uses the new Centroid Core which has a slightly lower RG of 2.53 versus 2.55 in the Afterburner with the differential numbers virtually being the same. The other main differencRead more about review stating Burner Pearle is the coverstocks. The Afterburner used the S62 Hybrid while the Burner Pearl uses the S62 Pearl. What this all means is that the new Burner Pearl will roll a little earlier on the lane while giving more angular backend reaction. It will give you that more true skid flip motion you expect to see on medium to lighter oil patterns. When I tried the burner pearl on a typical house shot, I saw a lot of length with a nice flip motion in the backend. It played well to hand change adjustments and had pretty good continuation when I had to move left into more oil. I feel that this ball could be used on fresh conditions if the lanes have higher friction or as a break down ball if the lanes are more tighter to start. For league and longer game tournaments, this ball will make its way into my bag very often.

Adam Chase
Storm Staff

LANE CONDITION

Length:43
Volume: High
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


COMMENTS

Cover: S62 Pearl Reactive
Core: Centroid Symmetric
Finish: 1500 Polish
RG: 2.53
Differential: 0.037

ME:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin over Ring 5 inch pin to pap 1 1/2 inch pin buffer

The new Burner series ball add a great performing pair of balls to the entry level price point for 900 global. The Pearl verison of the S62 coverstock is definitely the more responsive of the two balls. The centroid core provides predictable motion where you see more friction and the S62 pearl cover makes it kick when you get it there.

I tested the Burner Pearl this summer on the higher friction house pattern at my home center. I was a bit surprised at where I had to stand on the fresh. This ball really gets off the spot so I couldn't cheat as close to the friction as I did with the solid Burner. This made it ideal for when the lanes broke down a bit more and I needed a ball that could get through the front and create angle through the pins. THe Burner pearl didn't disappoint, it was nice not to have to really hit up on the ball to make it shape enough to carry. I've also found since our pattern has been lengthened and the volume raised that balls that can create more shape on a shorter back-end have been helpful. The burner pearl gives me a great option once the track burns up a bit.