Ok I emailed Brunswick about the Rattler. I see why BTM just listed the Type as "reactive" not reactive solid or reactive pearl.

Brunswick says it has "Pearl additives" in the cover, but in a way they don't come right out and say "Yes it's a pearl"

I seen this before in the old Faball - 3D Offset Tour Hammer. It wasn't a pearl but had a little bit of mica (a pearl additive) in the cover.(That was a great ball, still have it.)

I would say yes its a pearl, but as far as the sheet goes. I'll do as BTM did and leave the type blank. I emailed BTM, with a copy of this email too see what they say. Maybe they will update the review.

Here's the email I got back from Brunswick, to me it gives the impression its pieces clipped from a longer document.


Hi Al,
This ball has Pearl additive in the cover stock and that is the start
...than for us the ball must act like a Pearl ....not all Pearls act like a
Pearl Ball reaction .....In the early days when you seen a ball with Pearl
Additives they would go long and hook at the back end when there was dry
boards ....but in the early years Brunswick Pearls were not that way
....each year we get better and better at that part of the game .....Thanks

I hope this helps you ....yes this ball has Pearl Additives in the cover
stock

If you have any other questions ...Please call or write me..

Thanks

Tom Tomaras
Senior Gold Trainer
Bowling Ball Information Specialist
Warranty Inspector
Consumer Products Customer Service Representative
On High Performance Bowling Balls
Brunswick Bowling and Billiards



Edited on 5/29/2009 4:54 PM