As far as pure strength, the Nano Pearl is stronger in the back than a Marvel Pearl. The MP is strong, but its more of a sweeping arc opposed to the sudden move the NP makes. As usual, it depends on the shape you want.

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avabob wrote on 2/14/2012 7:58 PM:

Original VG was still the best core shell matchup Storm has had in 5 years.  However it was best in box condition after the lane polished it.  Like you, mine died and I have gone through Virtual Energy, Anarchy, Nano and Nano pearl.  All decent balls, but none have given me quite the same look I got with the original VG.  I wish I would have tried harder to revive it.   

+1
Most will tell you tha the pearl will be cleaner through the front and more angular on the back than the polished solid. This is generally true if all other factors are even.

The reviews on the Nano Pearl have been touch and go. I have two Nanos and prefer the original over the Nano. I would love to see a Virtual Gravity Pearl. For now, I have given up on finding a ball that rolls as good as the VG but is a step down.

At one house, I carry  an OOB VG, a polished VG drilled a tad weaker, a Marvel and then a Prodigy. I can stay in my comfort zone with this lineup. However, I generally like to use the OOB VG, chase the oil inside and adjust my ball speed and hand position. Doing this I generally start off playing up ten and end up playing between 15 and 20 out to 7 or 8.



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ccrider wrote on 2/15/2012 10:05 AM:

 

avabob wrote on 2/14/2012 7:58 PM:

Original VG was still the best core shell matchup Storm has had in 5 years.  However it was best in box condition after the lane polished it.  Like you, mine died and I have gone through Virtual Energy, Anarchy, Nano and Nano pearl.  All decent balls, but none have given me quite the same look I got with the original VG.  I wish I would have tried harder to revive it.   

+1
Most will tell you tha the pearl will be cleaner through the front and more angular on the back than the polished solid. This is generally true if all other factors are even.

The reviews on the Nano Pearl have been touch and go. I have two Nanos and prefer the original over the Nano. I would love to see a Virtual Gravity Pearl. For now, I have given up on finding a ball that rolls as good as the VG but is a step down.

At one house, I carry  an OOB VG, a polished VG drilled a tad weaker, a Marvel and then a Prodigy. I can stay in my comfort zone with this lineup. However, I generally like to use the OOB VG, chase the oil inside and adjust my ball speed and hand position. Doing this I generally start off playing up ten and end up playing between 15 and 20 out to 7 or 8.



Those that can do. Those that can't complain. Pimpin ain't easy, but it's mandatory.

Most things we like, we don't need. Most things we need, we don't like. Don't confuse your likes with your needs.

How can you use such a top heavy lineup? Such early, low R.G. balls, your house shot must have massive amounts of hold.

”Im a really good bowler, ask Ron”