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MegaMav

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Sapphire Zone Pearl Project [Picture Inside]
« on: April 18, 2007, 06:28:26 AM »
After shooting 731 today during High/Low week, the final week of the season, I scoured the racks before walking out for the season and found a small gem of a parting gift for myself.

Sapphire Zone Pearl

currently very tracked in, and a 5" Pin to PAP layout over the fingers.
I will get it plugged and resurfaced, probably run me $40 just for that, plus another $40 to get it drilled, I think it will be $80 well spent.

I'm considering a layout, and would like some feedback.
Right now im considering 4 1/2" Pin to PAP under the bridge like my  Combat Zone Tracer

I'd like to use this ball as a dryer lane ball, probably to bring with me open bowling, or for 2nd shift shots, decent length from the cover, and a good read from the layout.

Essentially a Power Groove on steriods.

Anyone have experience with this ball?

Edited on 4/19/2007 0:07 AM
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MegaMav

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Re: Sapphire Zone Pearl Project [Picture Inside]
« Reply #16 on: April 19, 2007, 02:44:16 PM »
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Ironic, I also just found one of these baby's on our house rack. It's in a lot better shape than yours, but it's probably going to get a makeover also. How long is the pin on yours?


Just by looking at it, i'd say 2.5-3".
The picture (flash) makes it look MUCH worse than it really is, about 90% of the tracking and marks will come out with a full resurface, the serial number is deep, I'm assuming this will be its first and only time through the resurface mill.

Shes not in the greatest of shape, but I'll take her under my wing.
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Re: Sapphire Zone Pearl Project [Picture Inside]
« Reply #17 on: April 19, 2007, 06:57:57 PM »
I'm just wondering,

people thinks its okay to STEAL balls from bowling alleys?
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MegaMav

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Re: Sapphire Zone Pearl Project [Picture Inside]
« Reply #18 on: April 19, 2007, 07:06:07 PM »
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I'm just wondering,

people thinks its okay to STEAL balls from bowling alleys?


People thinks its not OK to steal balls from bowling alleys, it is OK to ask the desk how much they want for it, and then tell you to just take it.

Chill out mom.
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zeusjr

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Re: Sapphire Zone Pearl Project [Picture Inside]
« Reply #19 on: April 19, 2007, 10:59:39 PM »
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he appreciates my business.


at $80 I can see why..  Many that's allot of cash for a plug and redrill..

Never threw the Pearl but the solid was a sweet ball
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MegaMav

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Re: Sapphire Zone Pearl Project [Picture Inside]
« Reply #20 on: April 19, 2007, 11:30:31 PM »
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he appreciates my business.


at $80 I can see why..  Many that's allot of cash for a plug and redrill..

Never threw the Pearl but the solid was a sweet ball


that includes a resurface.
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Re: Sapphire Zone Pearl Project [Picture Inside]
« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2007, 03:57:16 PM »
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that includes a resurface.


I don't see why you would plug a ball and not resurace it.  Goes hand in hand IMO...  

Check this out:
http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=157174&ForumID=26&CategoryID=5

Allstar Joe is offing Plug All & Redrill for $25.00.  Now that might just be a special for the balls he's selling, but I'm sure you could save a few dollars by shipping him your best fitting ball and this ball and have him plug it and redrill to your specs.  Just trying to look out for you, cause I feel your driller is charging you way to much...

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MegaMav

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Re: Sapphire Zone Pearl Project [Picture Inside]
« Reply #22 on: April 21, 2007, 04:21:06 PM »
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Just trying to look out for you, cause I feel your driller is charging you way to much...


Thank you for the kind thought, but I know for sure no one drills a ball quite like he does.

He may be a dick at times, but the man certainly can drill a ball like no other.
If I didnt know this, I would have moved onto someone else by now.

He updates my pitches and spans without telling me, or mentioning it, he just does it.
My hand has morphed over the 10 years with him, and he recently just told me that I've changed spans/pitches at least 5 times over the past 10 years, but showing signs of slowing down.

I'll pay the extra few bucks to know its done right, and as Nick has said, its not worth the $10 saved to have it not done right. That big blister from a bunk ball is definitely not worth the $10.

I like to give him my business because he does things the right way, not the fast way. Plus I only bring him internet balls, so I dont mind pitching him a few extra bucks here and there.

Thanks again for your consideration.

Eric
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Rileybowler

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Re: Sapphire Zone Pearl Project [Picture Inside]
« Reply #23 on: April 21, 2007, 06:46:20 PM »
To get a ball plugged and drilled does not include resurfacing that alone is usually $40
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