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JessN16

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Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« on: June 22, 2008, 01:37:58 PM »
I picked one up off eBay for dirt ($21) and was expecting a ball that would handle mediums. But this thing doesn't move much more than plastic.

I have an original Cure and it's one of the most aggressive balls I own, very able to handle high volumes of oil. The Pearl won't even handle a medium  house shot. Very disappointed with it so far.

There are a bunch of them on eBay lately and it makes me wonder if it's not a bunch of blems. The ball doesn't even feel like it has a core inside. Anyone have experience with this thing?

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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2008, 10:13:03 PM »
This won't be helpful, but this makes my top 5 of worst balls ever. Never wrinkle on a drop of oil, and create too much friction off the spot.
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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2008, 10:18:28 PM »
The original Cure was a particle solid.

The Cure Pearl was made sometime during one of the many transitions from one owner to the next. I am 99% sure it was never even officially marketed by DT. The ones that were made were sold to distributors and I, personally, never learned what the resin pearl coverstock was made of. If anyone knows, I'd most certainly like to know. They've appeared on Ebay every once in a while.
 
The solid particle Cure was a major oil lover which required almost TONS of oil in the heads to retain energy. The cover's surface felt absolutely abrasive to the touch.

Sorry you two got stuck with one. If we knew what it was, or if one of the major professional magazines (BTM and BJI) had performed some tests on it, we might have some idea what amount of oil it was intended for.
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JessN16

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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2008, 10:23:57 PM »
According to this site and Bowlingballreviews.com, it's a reactive pearl.

However, according to the eBay seller, it's EGT Particle. Here's a copy-and-paste from the auction along with the promise that this ball works in "the heaviest oil" (I knew that wasn't going to be right given its age and advancements in oil tech):

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"A completely redesigned weight block features an inverted tri-stack design with 4” flip blocks on top and bottom for tremendous flare potential (7” plus), surrounding the weight block is a light density 7 ½” core lowering the RG (2.47) and increasing the rev rate, providing you increased read in the mid-lane and dynamic backend power. Encompassing this core is a new EGT™ (Enhanced Gripping Technology) particle coverstock for increased traction in the heaviest oil."

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JessN16

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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2008, 10:24:28 PM »
BTW -- same core as the Cure solid, from pics on Bowlingballreviews.com.

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shelley

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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2008, 10:24:38 PM »
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The original Cure was a particle solid.


Doesn't help with the Cure Pearl, but the solid version had a high-load particle cover with a dull finish.  Hard to believe it takes a lot of oil to get through the heads.

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JessN16

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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2008, 10:29:44 PM »
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The original Cure was a particle solid.


Doesn't help with the Cure Pearl, but the solid version had a high-load particle cover with a dull finish.  Hard to believe it takes a lot of oil to get through the heads.

SH


I actually found my Cure Solid to be very useful even down into the mediums. It's one of the best balls I ever bought. More versatile than people give it credit for.

The Cure Pearl? Different story, to say the least. It's only going to be useful on the driest of dry lanes, it seems. And even then, the performance is nothing special.

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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2008, 10:36:55 PM »
I remember a lot of talk by someone I forget whom. I'm fairly sure that the Cure Pearl is reactive/resin pearl.

Jess,

May I suggest 2 alternative surface changes?
1. sand with 600/800 grit sandpaper and add a very light polish.
2. try a 2000 grit (US) or a 4000 grit Abralon matte finish.

If this were a Storm pearl, the cover is very low friction. In any case, from your review, I'd say, any change would be more productive than the stock surface.

Good luck.


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JessN16

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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2008, 10:41:56 PM »
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I remember a lot of talk by someone I forget whom. I'm fairly sure that the Cure Pearl is reactive/resin pearl.

Jess,

May I suggest 2 alternative surface changes?
1. sand with 600/800 grit sandpaper and add a very light polish.
2. try a 2000 grit (US) or a 4000 grit Abralon matte finish.

If this were a Storm pearl, the cover is very low friction. In any case, from your review, I'd say, any change would be more productive than the stock surface.

Good luck.


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I'm pretty sure it's a Storm pearl as the box label is easily recognizable as a Storm factory job. My next step is indeed going to be 2000 Abralon. I've found that particular finish to do a great job with any Storm/Roto stuff that I buy and find to be too jumpy.

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shelley

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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2008, 07:57:10 AM »
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I actually found my Cure Solid to be very useful even down into the mediums. It's one of the best balls I ever bought. More versatile than people give it credit for.


Oh, I like high-load particle balls.  Throw some polish on there and you've got a  real nice reaction.  Carrydown?  Who cares?  The particles help smooth out wet/dry but the polish keeps it from starting up too early.

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Re: Just how mild was a Cure Pearl, anyway?
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2008, 09:31:18 AM »
i used to bowl with a guy that had one of them. worked pretty well for him on a fresh shot. then again he had 450+ rev rate and pretty close to 20mph ballspeed.
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