About the Ball: 15 lbs, 3" Pin, 3 3/8" x 3 5/8" close to stacked leverage, Pin just right of ring finger, CG just right of grip CL on ML
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The Lane Masters Legends World Class Particle Pearl (they'll never fit that on the album cover) is an excellent benchmark ball, covering a wide range of conditions from medium-heavy to medium-light. It is versatile enough to play on fresh/strong back ends, but doesn't squirt on carrydown. This ball has one of the largest cores I've seen and, like other Legends balls, surrounds the core with the highest quality reactive/light load carbon particle mixture without a wrap. What separates this ball (and most Lane Masters/Legends equipment) is the quality of materials used, high coefficient of restitution, and longevity of excellent ball reaction (just clean it after each set). The ball is a roller but with a strong, consistent back end reaction. The medium RG and differential RG, along with the symmetric core and light particle load suggest control and this ball meets this expectation.
I have used the WCPP on synthetic lanes: Brunswick Anvilane, AMF HPL, and Murray synthetics (Pathfinders?). I had my best look on the HPLs but good looks on the harder synthetic surfaces as well. The ball works well on house patterns as well as sport patterns. It gets through the heads well unless they are toast, reads the midlane and continues through the rack without roll-out. Oh yeah, that Lane Master/Legends "crack" of the pins is there in spades. This ball just shreds racks!
All in all, the WCPP is one of the most versatile, quality pieces on the market. An excellent choice for a benchmark ball in a large arsenal or as a primary ball for the bowler who chooses a smaller bag of round tools.
Nice extras in the box: A quality see-saw bag, a small bottle of cleaner, a small bottle of polish, a gray scuff pad, a burgundy scuff pad, a ball cup, and a good drill guide.
Aesthetics? The burgundy/red pearl finish looks great: Right up there with the Hammer Black Widow Pearl for a great appearance.
Edited on 1/1/2011 at 10:28 AM