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TDC57

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IQ Pearl
« on: February 06, 2013, 01:37:24 PM »
Why do you think so many IQ Pearls are showing up on ebay? Seems to be a real good ball, but it makes me nervous to think about trying one when so many used ones are showing up for sale there.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2013, 01:39:00 PM »
They are showing up droves in my house.  Everyone who has one loves it.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2013, 02:23:06 PM »
I am a HUGE fan of this ball. On the THS it is unbeatable IMO. I have had it 5 weeks. The 1st week shot 743 with a 299 game. 2nd week 809, 3rd 675, 4th 733, and last week 811.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2013, 04:02:44 PM »
Quote from: TDC57 on February 06, 2013, 01:37:24 PM
Why do you think so many IQ Pearls are showing up on ebay? Seems to be a real good ball, but it makes me nervous to think about trying one when so many used ones are showing up for sale there.

Its probably the guys/gals who didnt lay them out strong enough, this ball is absolutely ridiculous.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2013, 04:16:56 PM »
Quote from: TDC57 on February 06, 2013, 01:37:24 PM
Why do you think so many IQ Pearls are showing up on ebay? Seems to be a real good ball, but it makes me nervous to think about trying one when so many used ones are showing up for sale there.

I see four used IQ Tour Pearls on eBay... That is not many at all.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2013, 06:35:02 PM »
While I'm not going to give a full detailed ball review - here is my take.  I know I may be in the minority here, but I could not stand this ball.  If you want something that goes long and then makes an unbeleivable left hook at the break point, go for it.  But, you pay a price.  For me it was just way too unpredictable.  It looks cool going down the lane, but that does not equal high scores for me.  I unloaded this, and picked up a Marvel Pearl with an identical layout.  Night/Day here.  Love the Marvel Pearl.  Clearly there are some huge scores out there with this ball, but it was just not for me.
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TDC57

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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2013, 06:45:21 PM »
That's four still on today but many have been listed over the past couple of weeks. For a virtually brand new ball it seems odd so many would be getting rid of them after so little time. I think they are a sharp looking ball and seem solid on the lanes.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2013, 07:00:15 PM »
Quote from: TDC57 on February 06, 2013, 06:45:21 PM
That's four still on today but many have been listed over the past couple of weeks. For a virtually brand new ball it seems odd so many would be getting rid of them after so little time. I think they are a sharp looking ball and seem solid on the lanes.

Think about it: four is a lot (???) when there's been so much hype about it and they've probably sold thousands already with many having been given away to staff and amateurs. Nope, 4 is nothing. And even I have to say that it's a great looking ball. wonder how many sales they have just based on looks alone.
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TDC57

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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2013, 07:37:33 PM »
I don't think I said four is a lot, but to see many already being put up for sale, it makes me wonder why? I wonder if it was an Ebonite or one of it's umbrella companies balls, would there be a lot of conversation on why people are getting rid of them after such a short time?
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2013, 08:23:22 PM »
Quote from: TDC57 on February 06, 2013, 07:37:33 PM
I don't think I said four is a lot, but to see many already being put up for sale, it makes me wonder why? I wonder if it was an Ebonite or one of it's umbrella companies balls, would there be a lot of conversation on why people are getting rid of them after such a short time?


Actually given the circumstances + a wild guess at how many have been sold already
(In one of my leagues (20 5 man teams), on a sport pattern, last week there were 1 - 2 IQ Tour Pearls on EVERY pair of lanes!),
I am surprised to see only 4 of them on Ebay right now.
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TDC57

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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2013, 08:47:35 PM »
Why would that surprise you, Charlest? Why would people want to get rid of a good ball after such a short time on the market?  I'm just trying to figure out why, because I would never do that.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2013, 09:17:51 PM »
Quote from: TDC57 on February 06, 2013, 08:47:35 PM
Why would that surprise you, Charlest? Why would people want to get rid of a good ball after such a short time on the market?  I'm just trying to figure out why, because I would never do that.

But not every one loves every ball.
yes, this ball seems to have a lot of people who really can use it well. My friend got one, BUT his pro shop insisted on putting the pin above the bridge. I warned him not to do that, but they insisted it would be right for him. It wasn't BECAUSE he has a very high tilt. So his goes 65 feet and makes a left turn. He is going to try to adjust the coverstock, but I wonder if it will make enough of a difference for him. That's just one example.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2013, 10:48:28 PM »
Quote from: charlest on February 06, 2013, 07:00:15 PM
Quote from: TDC57 on February 06, 2013, 06:45:21 PM
That's four still on today but many have been listed over the past couple of weeks. For a virtually brand new ball it seems odd so many would be getting rid of them after so little time. I think they are a sharp looking ball and seem solid on the lanes.
Think about it: four is a lot (???) when there's been so much hype about it and they've probably sold thousands already with many having been given away to staff and amateurs. Nope, 4 is nothing. And even I have to say that it's a great looking ball. wonder how many sales they have just based on looks alone.

Looks drew me to mine. It isnt WHY I bought mine. But it sure did help the balls argument over others.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2013, 11:25:36 PM »
Just like in the golf biz, the used racks are full of a driver that sold by far the most over the others, as some shoppers are always looking for the holy grail. These people buy just because they hear so much about that item and not because it is a good fit for them.

This case is simple.....a higher volume of sales always creates a higher used market even when the product is really good.

The 4 on the net might equal 1 with another ball.
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Re: IQ Pearl
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2013, 12:18:48 AM »
Ok, first off I have to say I love mine. When I got it at first I was not liking it that much. It was really too strong off the spot for me. I knocked off the shine with a 4000 abralon pad by hand and now it is the first ball out of my bag. I had mine drilled 5x4x3.  Now my ball reaction is good length with a strong move down lane. Not too snappy just strong. On a fresh league shot I like to throw it straight up around the 10 to 12 board. 690 is my lowest set so far with this ball. For me, its a keeper and I do not see me selling mine anytime soon. Maybe the reason people are selling this ball is because they did not try to adjust the cover?
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