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elvismat

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Terminator vs. Black Pearl
« on: May 24, 2008, 12:07:54 PM »
I have had my Terminator for two full seasons and was thinking about picking up the Black Pearl.  I probably have 450 + games on it and for the most part, it's still working.  I'm averaging in the 220 range for the last two years and it's my goto ball, I'm thinking it's life may soon be over, but who knows.  It still has it's punch but I want something to bite a little harder in the backend in heavy oil or on a flat pattern.  

Can anybody compare the two, with everything being constant. What's different between them?  From the people at Legends, their saying the BP will snap harder in the backend and has more overall hook and angularity, probably 3-5 boards stronger.

The pin on my Terminator is stacked, even to ring finger, just slightly above it.

Opinions are welcomed.

Thanks,
Elvis...

 

Mike Austin

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Re: Terminator vs. Black Pearl
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2008, 12:11:40 PM »
What they say on the web site is just about right.  The Black Pearl has a lighter load of particle and pearl added to the shell.  Still a pretty aggressive weight block that revs up early, but just doesn't read the lane quite as soon as the Terminator.  More energy down the lane, for more snap, more back ends.  There is also a Black Pearl Reactive coming out this summer.

I love my Terminator, great ball, still going strong with 150+ games on it easy.  One of the two Black Pearls would probably be a good compliment to the Terminator.

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Re: Terminator vs. Black Pearl
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2008, 12:21:58 PM »
Black Pearl would be a good choice, Attitude shift or Cell would both be better replacements since knowing you are not a one brand guy.

Black pearl is ok on carrydown from the particle, the Shift and Cell would both get through the carrydown if any with ease.