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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: mr300ny on April 02, 2014, 09:41:03 PM

Title: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: mr300ny on April 02, 2014, 09:41:03 PM
IQ Tour Pearl has been the best ball I've owned in my life, but after 250+ games on it, its finally starting to crap out. Looking to replace it with something very similar, what would be a ball that reacts very similar to the IQ Tour Pearl?

Preferably would like Storm/Roto Grip, but open to all companies (except Brunswick)
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: islenmetfan4life on April 02, 2014, 09:52:49 PM
why not another IQ tour pearl?
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: charlest on April 02, 2014, 10:16:18 PM
why not another IQ tour pearl?

I would think that the above reply should answer your question:
"Looking to replace it with something very similar, what would be a ball that reacts very similar to the IQ Tour Pearl?"
very nicely.

If you must have something different, try the Fusion.
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: thirtyclean on April 03, 2014, 11:06:57 AM
There is nothing similar - Fusion has it's own motion. By another one, there is no other ball that acts the same, IMHO !
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: jodyk24 on April 03, 2014, 11:16:45 AM


You answered your own question in your post. "IQ Tour Pearl has been the best ball I've owned in my life."
jodyk24
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: ryguy119 on April 03, 2014, 11:34:08 AM
agree 100%    I had my gold ball stolen from a tournament recently and bought a fusion.  I was hoping for a similar motion to the gold ball but i was surprised how much more the fusion hooks. Ordered another gold ball because it simply is the best ball i have ever thrown. Fusion will be a great step up from my gold ball.
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: storm22 on April 03, 2014, 12:25:30 PM
agree 100%    I had my gold ball stolen from a tournament recently and bought a fusion.  I was hoping for a similar motion to the gold ball but i was surprised how much more the fusion hooks. Ordered another gold ball because it simply is the best ball i have ever thrown. Fusion will be a great step up from my gold ball.

ryguy, did you have a gold IQ Tour Pearl stolen from a tournament??? Were you on the last pair and were moving your stuff and when you came back it was gone??? Did you love the ball??? 

Just messing with you.  Every post about the IQ or something along that lines you mention it. 

In response to the OP, just get another one.  I've loved the Anarchy reaction since the day I first threw one.  I'm on my 3rd now and still have 2 NIB in the basement for the future.  When you find something you like or works, don't change it!
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: charlest on April 03, 2014, 12:27:17 PM
There is nothing similar - Fusion has it's own motion. By another one, there is no other ball that acts the same, IMHO !

Similar does not mean identical.
Ball reaction depends on bowlers, drilling, oil pattern/amount.

"Nothing similar"? Really?
Identical core, identical coverstock base, identical surface preparation, half solid/half pearl being THE only difference.
Really?
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: Gizmo823 on April 03, 2014, 12:31:45 PM
As far as the numbers, there are a few things that are comparative, but as far as ball reaction, the only thing I can think of would be the Motiv Tribal (yes I know the numbers are pretty different).  There's nothing else out there that goes that long, is that consistent and controllable and gives you that much punch on the back.  The gold ball is actually a unique piece in an oversaturated market. 
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: ryguy119 on April 03, 2014, 12:41:47 PM
Got me storm22   lol     Time to move on.  You r right.
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: DP3 on April 03, 2014, 12:44:18 PM
I've heard the Wrecker called the poor man's IQ Tour Pearl
Title: Re: Ball to Replace IQ Tour Pearl
Post by: storm22 on April 03, 2014, 01:05:39 PM
Got me storm22   lol     Time to move on.  You r right.

Just had to do it.  No offense ment.  :-)