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Tiger
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
The specifications of the Tiger are: Factory Finish: Factory polished Super Tack Plus reactive resin; Color: Black and Orange pearl with PET particles; Core Shape: Low RG light bulb with pancake flip block; RG Rating (actual): 2.53 (14-16 lbs.); Differential (actual): .048 (16 lb.) .050 (15 lb.) .056 (14 lb.); Length: scale 1 to 10 (early to late) with factory finish: 6.7; Backend: scale 1 to 10 (least to most): 11.5; Overall Hook: scale 1 to 23 (least to most) dull/shiny: 21.5 dull/12.9 shiny; Hook Style: clean through fronts with strong, angular backend; Best Lane Condition: Medium oil.
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sheppy335

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Re: Tiger
« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2002, 11:13:21 AM »
I bought this ball to compliment my Apex and my tidal Wave. thinking it was a good dry lane ball, i was wrong. I found out i could use this right after my Apex hooked to much and hit the same Line and Boom in the Pocket. this ball ounces like a tiger that has a train in its back pocket. This ball is the best medium oil ball i have thrown. Way to go ebonite!!!!!!!!  Bowl to Win!!!!

shep
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Oil is served Best with fingers!
Why does the 8 Pin laugh at me!

Sheppy

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Re: Tiger
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2002, 10:43:40 AM »
This ball was purchased through the ball reviews auction.

Specs on the ball are as follows:

15-pounds with a 3 1/2 inch pin distance from the CG.

Results:

All i can say about this ball is WOW, I really did not expect the great ball action that this ball produces. This ball reads the mid-lane very well and reads the breakpoint just as well. When this ball hits the pocket it hits the pocket very hard. Now I have only use this ball on medium conditions so far. This ball is a keeper.

John Figueroa
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DP3

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Re: Tiger
« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2004, 07:55:17 PM »
This is a review for two Tigers with different drillings.

Profile
17-17.5 mph speed
300rpms
Right handed tweener
PAP 4 3/4 over, 1/8th up

Ball Specs
Tiger #1: 16lbs, 2 inch pin, pin drilled in ring finger, C.G stacked below, no weighthole, box finish

Tiger #2: 15lbs, 2 3/4 inch pin, pin 2 1/2 inches from PAP, C.G. 4 inches from PAP, no weighthole, box finish

Pro's
Tiger #1:
-Great all around versatile Pearl ball
-Could be used on fresh and first shift patterns as well as breakdown assuming dry boards are present somewhere
-Very adaptable to different releases and coverstock prep
-Strong angular breakpoint made opening up the lane very easy
-Shot 299 #2 with this one(4pin)

Tiger #2:
-Smooth controllable arc
-Great for blending wet/dry conditions
-Loves to be played up the boards but can open up the lane with a softer speed
-Finishes Extremely well!!
-Ball is at home on most house conditions
-Works very well with surface(mine is at 1500 wetsand)

Con's
Tiger #1
-Sensitive to oil down the lane
-Too strong for shorter/drier conditions
-Late entry angle was oppourtune to bad split combinations
-Didn't adapt well to speed changes

Tiger #2
-Didn't get a good read while polished(a bit over under)

Other Notes
I've tried a ton of Ebonite balls over the years and this is still my favorite pearlized release that they've ever had(along with the original Stinger 2 Piece).  These cores(bulb with flip block) adapt very well to different drillings and can give you a ton of different looks on the lane with different drills and cover prep.  This makes the ball extremely versatile(both Tigers I've had), and they can tear up house conditions with ease, yet be played on sport patterns as well.  

If my review has sparked your interest, you might want to try the new Ebonite Showtime Pearl or look for a Tiger or Savage Pearl.  They have similar core shapes(not identical), and have the same tendencies on the lanes, strong backend balls with length that are very versatile depending on the drilling.


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-DJ Marshall
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bOwLiNgPiMp243

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Re: Tiger
« Reply #19 on: November 26, 2004, 04:01:07 PM »
Nice Medium Oil Ball
Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
Typical Conditions: Variety of Shots
Type of Lane: All Synthetic
What part of the lane did you play? Second Arrow
Did the ball track out? Normal
Weight of bowling ball: 15
Surface of bowling ball: Polished
What grit was the surface of the ball? 600
Likes: Nice Setup ball
Dislikes: Not much...

Bob Burns gave me this (cuz he works in the proshop w/ me) and he said... it didnt move an inch... he was right... but he had a huge axis hole on da side....lol... i plugged it up and made it mine...(plus i got to work on my oval!!!:-) ) but yea... nice medium oil ball.. and its replacing my beloved 14lb savage flip.... bless its heart.... but yea.. nice ball, the pin is underneath the ring finger and a tad to the left(a lil bit) and the CG is below it like 2 or 3 inches... ONCE AGAIN! THANX BOB!
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ebolanebowler

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Re: Tiger
« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2006, 07:31:36 PM »
Style: Righty Tweener
Lane conditions: heavy
Overall reaction: great

I love this ball, It lets me play a straighter shot on my house, while still having a great backend, absolutely kills the pins, barely leaves corner pins.

When scuffed with a green pad: This ball is still good but alot smoother, and I prefer skid/snap. I threw this ball when it was acuffed for about a week, but then polished it back, I didnt like it.


Overall a great ball for the right person.

9 out of 10
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