The Gladiator Pearl has been great for me since I got it a little over a month ago. I bowl once a week over the summer, and in the last 5 weeks, I've had a 289, 268, 267, 256, and this last week bowling for first place, I put up 279 and 269 my 2nd and 3rd games. I love the predictability of this ball and the early rolling (for a pearl) attribute of it. I had been looking for a ball to replace my Banger Hole Pounder Pearl, as I've soured on that company lately, but I loved that ball. This one definitely fits the bill, besides, the color combination is unique, and looks good going down the lane. I've had many questions about the ball already, and request for it down in the proshop.
I'm also planning on getting the Ogre Particle next. (or possibly the Gladiator Solid, but am leaning towards the Ogre) I had the Granite Gargoyle before, and I loved it, but it was a pound light for me. The fact that the Ogre Particle uses the same covertsock, but is darker so the dirt doesn't show up as much is a plus.
Also, I got my fiance the Ogre solid ealier in the year, and she loves the ball also. She likes its controllability and roll through the pins.
All in all, very solid releases from Visionary.