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killpins

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VIPER PEARL
« on: January 25, 2011, 01:53:36 AM »
Hi


i have this gem drilled for short oil and it's an awesome ball (Thanks to doug sterner for the info), i doubt to find one another nib so what's the nearest ball in the current line. Chainsaw (if still available)?


Any info is appreciated.


Thanks in advance


 
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Re: VIPER PEARL
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2011, 06:00:16 AM »
Hey guys

no info on the question above?

thanks


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Urethane Game

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Re: VIPER PEARL
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2011, 06:48:55 AM »
I had the Viper Pearl and regret ever selling it.  Since Lane 1 isn't using Brunswick covers anymore, I think you'd be better served by looking at an Avalanche Slide or Avalanche Pearl.  Core specs are similar and cover on the Slide should be pretty close.
 


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Re: VIPER PEARL
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2011, 08:16:18 AM »
Or a Slingshot.
I think the Avalanche pearl (green/black one using PK 18 pearl) is much stronger than the Viper Pearl.
 
Urethane Game wrote on 1/26/2011 7:48 AM:
I had the Viper Pearl and regret ever selling it.  Since Lane 1 isn't using Brunswick covers anymore, I think you'd be better served by looking at an Avalanche Slide or Avalanche Pearl.  Core specs are similar and cover on the Slide should be pretty close.
 


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Urethane Game

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Re: VIPER PEARL
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2011, 09:28:34 AM »
Slingshot has a higher RG than a Viper Pearl.  I also have the Slingshot and while it is a nice ball it does not have the same motion or hitting power.
 
Slide was my first choice.


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Re: VIPER PEARL
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2011, 02:38:27 PM »
I mentioned the Slingshot, because with the same drilling I find the SS more even and arc-y than the Avalanche Slide, with both handling the same amount of oil. My friend's Viper Pearl is more even reacting and I figured a strongly drilled SS (mine is drilled very weakly) would be more similar. 
 
Urethane Game wrote on 1/26/2011 10:28 AM:
Slingshot has a higher RG than a Viper Pearl.  I also have the Slingshot and while it is a nice ball it does not have the same motion or hitting power.
 
Slide was my first choice.


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Re: VIPER PEARL
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2011, 06:47:28 PM »
While the Viper has little to no DIF I find the surface to be quite strong at lower grit levels.  Mine at 800 grit plus snake oil and a strong layout hooks a good deal preventing use on lighter oil.
 
Yes mine is even reacting, probably could get away with a Chainsaw, Slingshot, or Avalanche solid (regular) depending on your layout and surface choice.
 
 


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dougb

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Re: VIPER PEARL
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2011, 11:56:30 AM »
I love my Viper Pearl.  One of the hardest hitting balls I own.
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