BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2.5" - 3"
Starting Top Weight: 2-1/2oz
Ball Weight: 15.2
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5"
CG to PAP: 4-1/8"
Dual Angle Layout: 60* x 5" 40*
X Hole (if there is one): None
BOWLER STYLE
Ball Speed: 15.5 - 16
PAP/Track: 5-3/8" (right), 11/16" (up)
SURFACE PREP
Grit: OOB
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Polished
LANE CONDITION
Length: 39' - 46'
Volume: Medium, Medium-Heavy, Heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS, Modified House, WTBA London, PBA Viper
COMMENTS
I'm not a huge fan of using Pearls starting out on a THS, but this ball is easily a first ball out of the bag for any fresh THS and it looks pretty too. Not having thrown any early days AMF balls, I was interested to see how this retro core would do with an updated cover. With the F73 cover I wanted to ensure this ball had enough length, but still had a controlled, predictable ball motion. Boy did this ball deliver with both length and predictability. The Incinerate Pearl revs up nicely mid-lane and delivers a predictable, strong arch motion on the backend. I don't see this ball as being over/under or jumpy off the dry. The Black Eagle Pearl is more characteristic of a skid/snap ball motion. Also, don't be afraid to use this on some oil. On the WTBA London shot, after the shot opened up, I could easily move deeper and still maintain carry. Yet another solid release from AMF!
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