The jolt pearl is stronger than advertised, especially on clean backends. The ball can also be over/under depending on conditions. After putting many games on it, I think its only useful on short oil or a really burnt up track. If you are throwing from oil into the burnt out track, you must not get it out too far into the carrydown if it exists on the outside. It has acted better once I took a gray scotch brite too it. If you plan on using it for these type of conditions, I'd almost have it drilled maxed out. I had mine drilled weak, and because the ball has such late flare, it can be too much at times. I think if I had the ball drilled for midlane roll and max flare, the ball would burn up a bit and be more even. You might be better off with the solid and drill it for length or bring it higher than the 1500 its at.
I think its a great ball depending on what you are looking for. If you have decent hand, don't expect to use it on dry.
For dry conditions, the Tropical probably is the best choice.
Dj
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Edited on 1/25/2008 8:29 AM
