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Storm269

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Silver Steak Pearl
« on: June 09, 2006, 04:38:02 PM »
I know this is a discontinued ball, anyone owned it before ? Any comment on this ball ? What condition is best for this ball ? A pro shop is offering this ball cheap so is thinking about it....thanks
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Raven829

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Re: Silver Steak Pearl
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2006, 01:48:21 AM »
I picked up a used one off here a couple months ago.  Honestly, I haven't had a chance to throw it much because I only bowl 1 Sport league during the summer.  When I practiced with it on a house shot, the lanes were too dry to get a good read on the ball.  I did get to use it on some decent oil last weekend.  To me, it's your basic skid/flip resin.  Nothing about it stood out to me.  I could of course change my tune once I have used it a bit more.  A couple games is not enough to judge a ball.  

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Strider

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Re: Silver Steak Pearl
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2006, 11:54:25 AM »
Pretty strong for a pearl.  It's best on medium oil, and not any less.  Needs a fair amount of head oil.  Very strong on the back end, almost sideways fresh out of the box.  Handles carrydown pretty darn well.  When the condition is right, I doubt you'll find a better ball.  It's not real condition specific, but you'll know when to put it up.
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JessN16

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Re: Silver Steak Pearl
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2006, 08:00:59 PM »
I've been told this is the same ball as the Winning Streak, an overseas release. I have the Winning Streak and the Silver Streak SE.

Both balls have just a ton of backend. Even on my sport league this summer, I've had to put those balls up when the backends fly too much.

Overall, I like them both. If you need a pearl and need something extra on the backend, either ball will do.

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