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Nor Cal Bowler

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Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« on: October 17, 2008, 04:25:39 AM »
Who has thrown all four of these and how did they compare?
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2008, 12:31:04 PM »
Does 3 out of 4 count?  
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2008, 12:31:09 PM »
Yes that is the question that has been on my mind.
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2008, 12:45:26 PM »
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Does 3 out of 4 count?  
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Sure, why not? what did you throw and how did they compare and differ from each other?
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2008, 12:54:21 PM »
I'll wade in with my opinions as that's the norm for me.

For my style and technique and the way I have laid out the Char Ex stacked vs. Solid Glad pin to PAP same number but CG shifted slightly more to the right than the Char.  So layouts not exactly the same.  For me the Char Ex has a little more movement on the backend....flares slightly more....BUT they ae both smmoooooth of the spot in a roll to the the 1-3.

I don't have a Pearl Glad but most say it's a smooooth ball now my Crimson Ex is pin above bridge 5 1/4" pin to PAP CG shifted right off grip center.  This ball is anything but smooth.  It's left turn Clyde off the spot.  Not as muc left turn as a similarily drilled Greenie but dang close......G-3 Gryphon is about the same kick your ball left in it.  Of course, the patterns amplify this skid-snap.  From what I hear the Pearl Glad is not as much skid snap as the Crimson Ex was....these are just my experiences some may have others and I am no wind-up in the 325 rpm range medium speed tweener 4 7/8" over and 0.  

Like to hear what others have experienced.  BTW....I think all 4 balls are fine equipment and have a place for most bowlers.
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2008, 01:16:58 PM »
Isn't it time for an aniversary re-release of the Executioner line lol
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2008, 01:19:53 PM »
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Isn't it time for an aniversary re-release of the Executioner line  lol
 


Eric,

They did....it's called the Gladiator line.  
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2008, 01:28:33 PM »
I agree with Scott on the Crimson Executioner. Had one when they first came out. Drilled it the same as my Green Gargoyle: Pin and CG stacked under the ring finger, a 4x4 for me. The Crimson was as flippy as the Green Meanie. It just handled more oil than the GG. I can't imagine the Crimson being equivalent to the Glad Pearl. I've seen the GP in Krumpy300's hand - smooth is the word, considering it's a 1500 grit polished pearl.
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2008, 01:34:03 PM »
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I agree with Scott on the Crimson Executioner. Had one when they first came out. Drilled it the same as my Green Gargoyle: Pin and CG stacked under the ring finger, a 4x4 for me. The Crimson was as flippy as the Green Meanie. It just handled more oil than the GG. I can't imagine the Crimson being equivalent to the Glad Pearl. I've seen the GP in Krumpy300
s hand - smooth is the word, considering it's a 1500 grit polished pearl.
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Didn't the GG, and the CE have the same cover?
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2008, 01:34:49 PM »
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Isn't it time for an aniversary re-release of the Executioner line  lol
 


Eric,

They did....it's called the Gladiator line.  
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IT just doesn't roll off the tounge the same
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Re: Gladiator Solid and Pearl vs. Executioner Solid and Pearl
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2008, 01:37:48 PM »
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I agree with Scott on the Crimson Executioner. Had one when they first came out. Drilled it the same as my Green Gargoyle: Pin and CG stacked under the ring finger, a 4x4 for me. The Crimson was as flippy as the Green Meanie. It just handled more oil than the GG. I can't imagine the Crimson being equivalent to the Glad Pearl. I've seen the GP in Krumpy300
s hand - smooth is the word, considering it's a 1500 grit polished pearl.
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Didn't the GG, and the CE have the same cover?
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Yup same cover on the CE and Greenie
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