I have both the Vendetta Pearl (VP) and the Thing Returns (TR)... See my reviews of each... I think they would be very close if drilled identically... giving a slight nod in regards to length to the VP but in backend to the TR.
However, my short oil/dry trio is:
1. The Crisis Pearl (CP), pin up over ring finger, cg negative so the "mb" would be in my track (105 degree). My longest least jumpy ball.
2. The TR, pin up over ring finger, cg kicked out 45 degree so "mb" would be on VAL. As long as but way flippier than my CP.
3. The VP, pin on grip line under fingers, cg 0.5 inches positive and 0.5 inches below midplane. A foot earlier but hard arcing shape.
I am saving my NIB Energy for my move to Utah in May... So I am afraid I can't compare it to the TR or VP. Sorry.
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Capt Dave Ingraham
2004 All Air Force
Ex-Dynothane Military Staffer (the War on Terror is affecting my bowling...)
"Don't move... the lanes will come to you." - Chris Kidd