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The Dyno-Thane Elixir Pearl features the same tri-stack design as the
original Elixir. A dense iron oxide "Dyno-Sphere(tm)" inner core is used to
create a lower Rg (2.525) for consistency in mid-lane reaction enhancing the
backend hook. Encompassing this core is a pearlized GT(tm) (Gripping
Technology) particle cover stock for more ease through the heads, added
traction in the oil and an exceptional backend reaction. The surface of the
GT(tm) cover stock can be easily adjusted with polishes, sandpaper or
Scotchbrite(tm) for a specific reaction on most lane surfaces. The
specifications are: Weight Block: Tri-Stack design with Dyno-Sphere inner
core; Cover stock: GT(tm) Pearl particle; Weights: 12-16 lbs.; Finish:
1500-Grit Polished; Color: Deep Red/Purple; Pin Position: 0-5"; Radius of
Gyration: Low (2.525); Differential: High (.059); Flare Potential: 7" plus;
Hook Potential: 22/18
Dull/Shiny.

Drilled mine tonight, used a 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 drill pattern, ended with 1/2 positive side. Left the factory finish and tested on synthetic lanes. I was able to compare it to several balls on various patterns. The first was a very tight pair oiled heavy 7 to 7 with some carry down. Tried first my dull elixir with some success and also my Black Rock, neither ball really was able to turn the corner to carry the corners out. Well the Pearl Elixir was able to flip enough in the carrydown and still carry. The second pair I bowled on was a 10 to 10 shot and not much carry down. I compared it to my Rock Star, and found that I was able to cross more boards and open the lane up and still carry. The last pair I tested it on was a pair that was absolutely flooded, and the only ball that I was able to even get a hint of flip out of was my dull elixir.

I have had tremendous success with my dull elixir on many conditions, and now that I have the pearl elixir I have a ball that can turn the corner harder when my dull elixir just will give me the finish i need. I feel that my having both elixirs in your bag, you cover just about every lane condition out there, except for the driest of lanes and that is where the Crisis steps in.

If you haven't tried a DynoThane ball, get yourself one, you won't regret it.

I have owned my Elixir Pearl for about a month and have used it on a late shift Wednesday night league a total of nine games.  The impressive quality of this ball is the carry; I have left very few corner pins on pocket hits that were not deserved.  This ball is, however, not for use on dry conditions; if the lanes are dry don't even pull your Elixir out of the bag.  If I were rating this ball I would give it a 9.5 on a scale of 10.

Picked this ball up used and wanted to give it a whirl. So I drilled it the other night and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!

Specs:
Pin out 1.5"
Top weight (plugged) 3.25 oz

Post drill statics:
Top :3/8 oz
Finger: 1/8 oz
Side: 1/2 oz

Drill Pattern:
Modified 12:00 stacked with weighthole 2" below PAP on VAL
Grip center shifted down 1.5" to put pin above finger to PAP line
Specs after shift: 3-1/4" x 2-3/4" (Pin to PAP x CG to PAP)

Surface:
Ball was completely refinished to 1000 grit and polished with Storm 1,2 and the XtraSHine

The test shot was a 2nd shift shot. Prior league was a 3 man and lanes were fresh prior to that shift. 60 units in the center out to 5 outside of 10 with the standard KEGEL tree pattern.

The Pearl played smooth from anywhere on the lane. It cleared heads cleanly and started to rev at 35-40 feet and carried thru the pins with amazing power. I have never left so many 9 pins and from a pretty steep angle (for me anyway).

This ball hit and hooked every bit as well as my Trauma ER drilled 4-1/4 strong. I am liking this!!! Maybe a solid Elixir is needed in my bag?

I have one of these critters NIB and think it'll be awesome.

Great job Dynothane....a sold 9 out of 10
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
www.dougsproshop.com

I love getting to throw lots of new stuff.  I really love to throw new stuff that is good stuff.

Specs:

15 lb
3" pin
2 1/2 TW

Drill specs:
4 1/2 X 5 1/2 (over the label with pin next to ring finger)
Box finish with an extra coat of Black Magic

I realize that this is an older ball, but I can't drill all of the new stuff right after it comes out.

Anyway...  Yes, this is a particle pearl and a fairly aggressive core, but you must understand, this is NOT an oiler.  Tested the Elixir Pearl on 2 shots, 40' house shot and a shorter pattern sport shot.

On the house shot, I thought that the particle cover would work well swinging the oil....WRONG.  The Elixir Pearl is not a big fan of flooded heads.  In fact, I left some 5 pins with this ball swinging the oil.  After shooting a buck 70 the first game, the Elixir Pearl got bagged.

On the drier sport shot, the Elixir Pearl livened up.  Our sport pattern is currently 34' and the standard 2 to 1 across.  I learned that if the Elixir Pearl has some dry to get it started, it is a wonderful thing to have.  On this short pattern, the Elixir provided a smooth, strong drive to the hole when my other balls were too flippy or just plain flat.  It went 2-3 feet longer than my Remedy, but had a similar reaction.  Reminded me of an Eraser, but smoother and a little more length.

Overall, the Elixir Pearl is a definite winner.  It is not something to pull on a flood, but for most league shots it should perform nicely.  Given the reaction I saw, this is a great control ball.  The Elixir Pearl gets through the heads and makes a smooth move from the mids on.  I don't see this as a bank the dry type of ball, but I could see it perform on just about any other angle.  Crankers will love the control, tweeners will like the way it clears the heads, and strokers could kill you for days going down and in with this Dyno-Thane product.

Consider this ball your next purchase for dry to medium lanes with good backends.  I just bowled in my city tournament with this ball and used the Ebonite quick sand to remove the polish and it takes the ball to 1000 grit.  I shot 600's all the way on a every tough condition and had a 299 game as well.  Beat that, for a pearlized ball.  I can't wait for the cure pearl.