Here is the info:

The New Crown Jewel of the Bowling World

Building on the heritage of the New Standard, the Black Pearl
starts cleaner, revs quicker, and has a stronger backend motion.
Producing a gem with more overall hook and no signs of energy bleed through the pin.
The Black Pearl - the first particle pearl bowling ball good enough to be called a Legend.

Coverstock - Traction XLP
Particle Load - Light
Factory Finish - Polish
RG-Min  2.560
RG-Max  2.615
^RG     0.055
Flare Potential - 7"
Hardness  73-75
Color   Black Pearl
Medium-Medium Heavy

Actually, The Answer was their first particle pearl and it didn't sell well; I got one used from AllStarBowling-Joe (had a useable layout for me) and it's decent enough for lighter conditions.
 Now, regarding the Black Pearl ... Galen tells me that it's a bit longer than the NS and as a stronger back end reaction; it's due for release around mid-October.
 Also coming out at the same time is their reactive version of the Big Bang ... the Big R Bang !!! I've seen the promo flyer on it and it has the specs, reaction descriptions, and a pic of the ball and the core; a very cool-looking orange ball, IMHO !!! (Send me your email and I'll send that flyer to you; sorry, but I don't have one on the Black Pearl yet).
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)