Author Topic: Terminator vs. Black Pearl (Read 1030 times)

elvismat · « **on:** November 19, 2006, 10:16:32 PM »

I have purchased numerous Legends/Lanemaster Balls in the past and have a question with the two above. Currently, I'm using a Yeah Baby, the second one I purchased and it smashes the pocket like a tank. Sometimes, when the lanes are flooded, it skids bye and doesn't rev up. The pin is underneath the ring finger and for the most part, I'm a stroker. I tried the World Class Particle, had to sand the cover, the AP2,Kong and bowled a 300 with the Guaranteed. So far, I have not found anything that moves in heavy oil. I play around 8-10 and at times that's the track area. In any case, can anybody compare the two balls above, in comparison to the Yeah Baby?

Laybzz74 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2006, 06:39:21 AM »

There are two questions here; first "moving in oil" and comparison of the Terminator and the Black Pearl ... I'll try to answer as best that I can, based upon my own personal experiences and also from what I've learned in chats with Galen Gentry at Legends.

First, getting any ball to "move" in heavy oil is tough; proper speed, lane alignment and line play, and hand position are most important to achieve results. That being said, IMHO the Big Bang, World Class particle, and the Terminator will most likely give you the best look for those conditions, with the Guaranteed and AP2 falling next in line. Note: the Yeah Baby was their heaviset load particle when it came out, but more recent releases have exceeded the YB in that regard.
Next(and this has been covered in this forum before) the Terminator is a dual-load and polished particle ball that handles a surprising volume of oil for a polished ball; the Black Pearl, which is a particle pearl and shares the same core as the NS and NS2, goes longer and has the potential for a more pronounced backend reaction due to the core/coverstock combo.

As with any ball that you choose to use, the number one factor that affects ball reaction is SURFACE ... and these "L/LM" balls REALLY take to coverstock adjustments, so don't be afraid to try different grits and polished/no polish combination to get the reaction that you are looking for. The next factor is the core, followed by layout, then lastly static weights. Static weights is where the placement of a balance hole comes into play and where you can "tweak" or fine-tune a ball's reaction a bit more.

In closing, although there are a few roomies in here that have a wealth of experience and knowledge, I'd strongly recommend a chat with the Legends "guru", Galen Gentry in Stockton, CA for his advise and input or Pat Duggan at BowlingBallMall ... they LOVES to help !!!
galen@lanemasters.com OR 1(888)526-3645 (8-5 Pacific Time)
pat@bowlingballmall.com OR 1(405) 282-2695 (Central Time)

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robospare · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2006, 10:32:52 AM »

After rolling my Black Pearl for three weeks I have found out the it will cover medium to medium light very well in the OOB condition. My Big Bang will cover medium to medium heavy with no problem OOB. My MasterPiece is now a spare ball. For most house shots this two ball combo will cover everything.

Author Topic: Terminator vs. Black Pearl (Read 1030 times)

elvismat

Terminator vs. Black Pearl

Laybzz74

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robospare

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