Advice on a good pearl ball

[tommyboy74]

I've been back to bowling for nearly 2 months now and things have been going really well.  My combined Storm/Roto arsenal is performing well, have shot several games over 200 in the past few weeks, and really feel that my form is back.  The plan is to be full time in leagues this fall, and possibly get into a few local or regional tournaments depending on the schedule.  I'm happy with the new arsenal, but I am thinking of adding a 4th ball and wanted to get some feedback.

 

I like to primarily play the outside of the lane and throw between 16-19mph usually.  However, I can change hand positions to move further inside.  So far, I have a Roto Grip Rising Star (light-medium oil, label drill, 3" pin with CG kicked out, no weight hole. gives me a skid/snap reaction), a Nomad Dagger (medium oil, also a label drill, 3" pin with CG kicked out, no weight hole, gives me a continual arc w/ controlled midlane). and a Storm VG Nano (drilled 4x4x2.5 with P1 balance hole, gives me a strong flare/strong arc)

 

Although I love all 3 of these balls, I found myself with more of a gap between the VG Nano and the Nomad Dagger than I expected when I was on the lanes 2 weeks ago.  I definitely didn't have this gap between the Dagger and Rising Star since both have really complimented each other well.  What happened was that once the lane broke down for the VG Nano on the 45 ft Route 66 pattern with heavier oil than normal, a move to the Dagger seemed a little bit over/under.  Considering this may be where I ultimately bowl on a regular basis, and since they normally use heavier volume to begin with, this got me thinking of a good pearl ball to fill the gap.  Plus, I want to be covered for a sport shot situation.

 

So far, my thought is either a Storm Anarchy or a RG Mutant Cell Pearl because I want to have it be similar to the Nano but with some extra length and more angular on the backend.  Another thought is the 900 Global Bank Pearl. 

 

Do you guys think this is a good choice?  Also, is there anything from any of the other brands I should consider?

 

Edited by tommyboy74 on 4/5/2011 at 5:47 PM

[vkowalski1970]

Bank Pearl is a long, clean smooth reaction. I think it would fit perfect in between the nano and dagger!!

 

 

 

My Current Arsenal:

715T................... 65x4.4x30  1000AB

505T................... 65x4.5x30  2000AB

Bank Pearl...........60x5x40     1500 polished

Dark Star.............70x3.5x40  1500 polished

Red Backlash.......75x3x35     2000 polished

[storm22]

I would definitely consider the Anarchy.  Gives you length, but a really strong move.  Not to much over/under.  Handles heavier oil but definitely a step down from the Nano and can even handle some lighter oil.  I would also suggest  the Virtual Energy.  I know it's a hybrid, but still gives good length and a strong move.  The Anarchy is a bit, maybe 2-4 boards stronger depending on drilling. 

Balls in the bag and order they come out:
#1/2 Nano and Anarchy #3- Virtual Energy   #4- Gravity Shift #5- Big Hit (spare and really dry)
#6- Teal Rhino Pro (oldie but a goodie)  Balls in the bag and order they come out:

[themagician]

I'd go with the Infinite Theory over the Anarchy but either ball would be a great fit for that gap.

[jaydee]

 Victory Road?

[tommyboy74]

Victory Road is a great pearl, but for medium oil.  I'm looking for something stronger on medium-heavy oil.

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[mainzer]

 Aftermath Pearl  or Bank Pearl would be great choices

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[completebowler]

 Anarchy or MCP for sure. You are on the right track with those two. It seems to me the Anarchy is the slightly stronger of the two so the question ends up do you want it to fit closer to the Nano (Anarchy) or closer to the Dagger (MCP)?

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[stc067]

From what I've seen , The Bank Pearl, Or the Track 718 A would be good choices to fill this gap.

[tommyboy74]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.  I was able to throw a test ball of both the Bank Pearl and the Anarchy.  After throwing both (and both are very good), I bought an Anarchy and had it drilled up earlier today.

My arsenal

Heavy Oil: Storm Virtual Gravity Nano: 4000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Still to be determined
Medium Oil: Roto Grip Nomad Dagger: 1500 polished

Medium-Light Oil: Roto Grip Rising Star: 1500 polished