Well here it is, Ive eaited a while to get this ball and now that I do, cant wait to review it. Drilled faily weak, Pin below middle finger (left handed) similar drilling as on my Kick which doesnt hook much, so it is similar to that. 16lbs, 2-3" pin, not sure of top weight. First of all this ball looks sweet rolling down the lane. Second of all once it hits the pocket....hits like a truck. Doesnt make a big skid/snap move, more of an arc. Had to play more outisde with the Blade, between first and second arrow, but had some room to work with. Lanes were a typical house shot, 39 feet, 8-8 spread. Had to play out towards the dry or else this ball (with this drilling) did not make much of a move. There was also quite a bit of carrydown as well (open bowling all day, all the kids trying out their new white dots), so once I get on a fresh shot I will be able to get more of an idea of the line I could play. Definately not an oil ball though, but play the dry, watch it rev, and this will not leave anything standing. Of the 3 games I threw this ball, did not leave one 7 pin. Couple 9 pins and a couple of swish 10 pins, but that was about it for pocket hits. So far the Blade Pearl gets a 9 out of 10.
