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jlee0924

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2017 update: Marvel Pearl Replacement
« on: February 20, 2017, 09:35:25 AM »
I know this topic came up in the past, but just wanted to ask this question since a lot of new equipment has come out since. Has anyone found a good replacement to the Marvel Pearl? A versatile strong pearl that has been the centerpiece of my arsenal.

Just to clarify, I'm not looking to buy a NIB Marvel Pearl for $200+ nor interested in buying a used one. Although I agree with "whatever works, keep going with it", I'm looking to keep an open mind and moving on to newer equipment and not become overly attached to one particular ball/model. Can be any company and can even be an asymmetric core. Thanks.

 

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Re: 2017 update: Marvel Pearl Replacement
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2017, 08:28:21 AM »
I'd honestly say Truth Pearl. Looks much closer than an Inception Pearl.

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Re: 2017 update: Marvel Pearl Replacement
« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2017, 10:05:19 AM »
2nd batch phaze
Truth pearl
Timeles

They all would fill the same spot in my bag. Not oily enough for a solid, but you still need midlane and a touch of pop off the spot.

Let's not make this overly complicated.  Lol cmon yall

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Re: 2017 update: Marvel Pearl Replacement
« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2017, 10:07:00 AM »
I'd honestly say Truth Pearl. Looks much closer than an Inception Pearl.

I like the look of the Truth Pearl, just haven't seen enough of it to really recommend it as a replacement for something that was so popular in the Marvel Pearl.

It's definitely on my short list to experiment with this summer

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Re: 2017 update: Marvel Pearl Replacement
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2017, 10:12:24 AM »
I'd honestly say Truth Pearl. Looks much closer than an Inception Pearl.

I like the look of the Truth Pearl, just haven't seen enough of it to really recommend it as a replacement for something that was so popular in the Marvel Pearl.

It's definitely on my short list to experiment with this summer

I remember the Marvel Pearl not being sideways off the spot, and the Inception Pearl is sideways. If you're going to go for a symmetrical pearl that isn't stupid off the friction, I would venture to say Truth Pearl.

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Re: 2017 update: Marvel Pearl Replacement
« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2017, 11:46:17 AM »
I know this is a Storm forum but honestly, from our testing, the Ebonite Gamebreaker 2 Phenom Pearl is super close to the Marvel Pearl in my opinion.  I love that ball and keep it in my personal arsenal.  It has a smooth, ultra predictable booming move.  Absolutely love the shape.
I had a Marvel Pearl in my arsenal back in the day as well.  For me as with pretty much almost all Storm balls, I prefer them when the covers die down a bit and it took a while for me to truly enjoy the characteristics of the Marvel Pearl whereas the Phenom Pearl is that right out of the box.

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Re: 2017 update: Marvel Pearl Replacement
« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2017, 12:06:41 PM »
Thanks for all the helpful input, everyone. I actually just got a code black yesterday (ordered before I posted this thread) so can't wait to try it out, per Luke's suggestion.

Also, I do like the idea of the trying out EBI again with the GB2 phenom pearl. Colors even remind me a bit of the MP and just realized the MP got a shoutout in your vid, Tamer.

Never tried 900 global but Andrew Cain recently made the inception pearl look good on the Shark.

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Re: 2017 update: Marvel Pearl Replacement
« Reply #22 on: February 21, 2017, 04:20:24 PM »

Also, I do like the idea of the trying out EBI again with the GB2 phenom pearl. Colors even remind me a bit of the MP and just realized the MP got a shoutout in your vid, Tamer.

:-)  Good Luck with the Code Black!
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