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C-G ProShop-Carl

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Kinetic Pearl
« on: July 14, 2008, 06:52:56 AM »
Release date is in front of us.....does anyone have hopes or expectations of this ball? Questions on ball reaction or look it gives on the lane?

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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2008, 01:16:55 AM »
i have thrown this ball.  it is an excellent ball.  very smooth off the breakpoint and very controllable.  definitely compliments the temper.
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #17 on: August 12, 2008, 01:28:09 PM »
I have drilled two Kinetic Pearls.

One with a 4.5" pin to PAP, Drill Angle at 60° and VAL Angle at 68°. Very nice ball, clean through the fronts with nice length and a very strong move off the spot.

Second one is drilled Rico, this has to be one of the best core/cover/drilling combinations I have ever thrown. The ball is flat out awesome and carries everything. I have thrown it about ten games and finally had a game under 250. The last game I threw with it was 246. THe way it rolls you can tells its going to strike a lot. It will be hard to put this one down.
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #18 on: August 12, 2008, 10:44:39 PM »
Do you think with the correct surface/layout that it could fall in between the Rising and Kinetic Energy?
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #19 on: August 13, 2008, 01:49:25 PM »
I suppose you could. When I drill balls I try to use them to there strengths. if I find one that I really like then I will drill one or two more with differnt layouts and surface changes to see what I can get from the ball.

I have a Kinetic Energy and Kinetic Pearl with the same layouts. The Kinetic Pearl is longer and not as angular for me. The Kinetic Energy, I have create more launch angle in the front part of the lane and it has a very strong recovery.
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #20 on: August 26, 2008, 08:42:16 AM »
Well I finally got to use my Kinetic pearl some more on our house shot on older wood lanes. I started the night with a KE RICO 1 layout shoot 255 (1 open) 207(clean) changed to the KP and shot 269 (clean) 257 (clean) playing 18 to 12 and had a phenomenal reaction and hit. Makes a fabulous 1-2 punch with the KE. Both are OOB. My layout for the KP is listed in this thread above.

Can't wait to drill another KP as well.
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #21 on: August 27, 2008, 10:15:07 AM »
Mine will be in today.  I'm going with a layout similar to this:

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/1/1720315158.jpg

With the exception of I will place the pin perhaps an inch higher, with the MB much closer to my thumb, so an X-hole will not be needed.  It'll likely wind up being a 5.5x3.5 layout.  My last day of the summer league is this Friday.  So I'll be throwing this and my UpRising before I make a review.
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #22 on: August 29, 2008, 05:36:27 AM »
Closer to the Swarm.  The Rapid Fire Pearl is even more lengthy/angular and the Playmaker is less.
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #23 on: August 29, 2008, 11:50:27 PM »
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Closer to the Swarm. The Rapid Fire Pearl is even more lengthy/angular and the Playmaker is less.  


Thanks. I am looking for a versatile ball on light to med oil ths condition where I can play up the board or swing it and still recover if the need arise. I own the uprising and zone classic. Uprising is a touch too strong for that condition as it burn up before reaching the pin deck while the zone classic is great for playing up the board or a small swing from 12 to 5. Move any deeper the ball have a hard time recovering. I am looking at those balls I mentioned that I think fits the bill and have a hard time choosing only one because I can only buy one more ball this year.

The KP looks real attractive both in terms of look and specs just wondering if it gives me the reaction I want?
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If you have any hand, it should do just fine on those conditions.  I think paired with your Uprising those two balls could make a good 1-2 punch as well.
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Xcessive_Evil

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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #24 on: August 30, 2008, 12:18:46 PM »


The Pearl looks and rolls great.  I have a relatively weak layout on it and kept it oob.  Even with the long heavy oil I have here, as long as it didn't go out any further than 10, it made smooth arc into the pocket.  244-279-256 the first night out.  I can see on shorter/lighter oil, this ball can be a monster.
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #25 on: August 31, 2008, 07:22:37 AM »
If you want length and a more angular reaction than XE, you will need to consider a different layout. That is a 5.5 inch pin from PAP at least. Would suggest maybe 4.5 inch pin, slightly stronger mass bias placement. Maybe use between 45-60 drilling angle and 30-40 degree val angle. This should get you pretty close. I just laid one out that is 65 x 4 by 30. I haven't thrown it yet but will post feedback on how it compares to my 65 by 5.5 by 65 KP.
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #26 on: August 31, 2008, 03:21:33 PM »
I would definitely do what Lou suggested.  He was the one that helped me get my layout straight on the Pearl.  He won't steer you wrong.
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #27 on: September 01, 2008, 09:39:37 AM »
Ive havent seen you this high on a ball since the Heat2 pearl!!!
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #28 on: September 01, 2008, 09:54:15 AM »
The rg and diff numbers of the Playmaker and Kinetic Pearl are similar and I get similar reaction from my Playmaker and when I tested the KP, both pearls and both from the same plant! Just my $.02, Bruce
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #29 on: September 01, 2008, 12:07:29 PM »
I am somewhat surprised to hear that. I think the Playmaker I threw must have been an absolute freak of nature.

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The rg and diff numbers of the Playmaker and Kinetic Pearl are similar and I get similar reaction from my Playmaker and when I tested the KP, both pearls and both from the same plant! Just my $.02, Bruce
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Re: Kinetic Pearl
« Reply #30 on: September 01, 2008, 07:53:03 PM »
Playmaker is symetrical, with 15 lb ball, 2.45 rg and .051 diff.
The Kinetic Pearl is asymetrical, with 15 lb ball, 2.46 rg, .044 diff, .008 int diff.
I know on house slots, a lot of times my stuff tends to blend into each other at times. On a flatter condition, you would notice a difference in reaction between the two. Both are great pieces but both have totally different cores and covers.
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