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John D Davis

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Avalanch Pearl.....
« on: April 21, 2008, 03:27:34 PM »
I have an Avalanch Pearl coming and was wondering what some of you thought about this piece... I have been bowling in many tournaments the last couple weekends and all I have seen is players use the solid Avalanch. Is the solid just that much better or what? looks, however, like I may just have to get both...thx
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John D Davis

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Re: Avalanch Pearl.....
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2008, 11:56:09 PM »
Oh god, thanks for the info... I will drill the Pearl strong because I too had a punisher and it was awful(over/under)! I think the coverstock is just to mild on those balls. Thanks again, John
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drillbit

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Re: Avalanch Pearl.....
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008, 12:18:45 AM »
I have an Avalanche Pearl(specs in profile), and I love it on toasty conditions; easy length with a nice pop on the back. The only time I have trouble is when I have to get past 20 at the arrows(not enough pop to carry the corners), but I rarely have to get that deep because of the excellent length.

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Lillen

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Re: Avalanch Pearl.....
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2008, 12:55:07 AM »
I think that the Avalance Pearl looks pretty good in Sean Rash's hands..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRv2wNVycJo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm6xC2h7VSQ
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RSalas

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Re: Avalanch Pearl.....
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2008, 11:17:21 AM »
I have both the Solid and the Pearl.  The Solid is drilled 5" from PAP above the fingers, the Pearl 4 1/2" above.  Both balls are in box condition, and neither has an XH.

In a nutshell, both balls need friction in order to give me a carry angle, but friction is usually never a problem on a house-type condition.  I've found that the Pearl is a few feet earlier than the Solid, and is smoother at the break.  Consequently, the Pearl works better for me on conditions where I need to play more direct through the dirt, or when I want a more even reaction from front to back, while the Solid is better when I have to get my feet deeper and play for recovery.

The Solid is about three boards stronger overall for me.

Hope this helps.
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Re: Avalanch Pearl.....
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2008, 02:31:03 PM »
If you use either ball for the condition they are designed for (solid-medium to Medium dry, Pearl-medium dry to dry), they are great arsenal pieces. Or some one who is stepping up from plastic or non-reactive urethane.

Deadbait, in my observations and going by the core numbers, the Cherry Vibe has a stronger differential than the Avalanche. Plus, I found that the Cherry Vibe, because of of the stronger cover & core, would be a closer match to the Avalanche Solid.

So comparing the Cherry Vibe and the Avalanche Pearl may not be a fair test.

Personally, I really like my Avalanche Pearl when I need to stay farther right (I'm right handed), closer to the dry.

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SLunsford

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Re: Avalanch Pearl.....
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2008, 02:44:41 PM »
Verbs is correct.

The pearl is a great PBA regional ball with all the friction and beat up surfaces that are on the schedules. Alot of bowlers may never find an opportunity to throw on a typical house shot.

Just my 2 cents.
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