I was thinking about picking one of these up. Just wanted some insight.

awesome dry lane ball...I know from experience.  it is my dry lane ball and id be in trouble without it.  the great thin about it is you can still throw it when there is some oil out there.  if you need a dry lane ball...get the av pearl without a doubt!
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 Greg T.
LU Bowling

I bowl every Thursday night at my center from 9:30 to 12:00 because it's only $12. Only bad thing is the lanes are pretty dry since it's after league play. I have a supernova and a x factor right now. Picked them up cheap. I just recently started really bowling pretty regulary. Well my bowling balls burn up pretty bad on the lanes and so it gets pretty frustrating. I was looking at the avalanche pearl because its a great price and I was wanting to try out some Brunswick equipment. I didn't want a plastic ball because I still want some power and carry.

i was referring the the avalanche pearl (its says so in my post).  Andrae, my pearl is for exactly what you are talking about.  It also doesn't force me to move  super deep.  The way you drill it is key though.  I have a 3 inch pin with pin above the bridge and cg under the ring.  very even rolling and my goto ball in any situation.
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Thank You
 Greg T.
LU Bowling