After testing the Gladiator solid with the Dimension I can tell the the Dimension is considerably stronger then the Gladiator.  I will spend some time next week comparing the Gladiator to the Street Rod solid.

I also have the Orge solid, Burgundy Gryphon and the Magenata(pink) (SP?)Warlock DC Tour.  If they will, how will the Orge solid and the DC Tour fit with the Gladiator pearl, Gladiator solid and with respects to the Dimension, Street Rod solid and the Mighty Shift.

Thanks,

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Nicanor (Ten On The Deck)

Edited on 11/2/2008 9:51 AM

I have the gladiator solid and have compared it against people who have the cell and dimension.

and IMO the gladiator solid handles the exact same amount of oil HOWEVER you will need to square up more as it has overall less "HOOK". both BTM and BJI agree by giving it less of a rating in strength but the same rating in oil as the cell.

BJI gladiator solid 49 Hook 13 Length 14 Breakpoint Shape
BJI cell                    56 Hook 12.5 Length 15 Breakpoint Shape
BJI dimension        54 Hook 13 Length 15 Breakpoint Shape

BTM
glad solid OIL 8 9 9
CELL OIL 8 9 9
dimension OIL 9 9.5 9


if im not allowed to put the magazines ratings then just remove them.

but as you can see they are VERY similar but the gladiator is the one thats different. for me I get a foot or two longer then most cells that I see with a strong backend but thats because of how I have it drilled.


straight from jason: "The Gladiator Solid was designed to create a strong, yet controllable, reaction on medium to medium-heavy oil patterns. It is not meant to be the biggest-hooking ball on the market, but it will give you an early roll with a very continuous backend. The best feature of the Solid is how forgiving it is to missed releases or errant shots."
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Visionary Test Staff 08/09

all visionary this year

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ogre ss
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Edited on 11/2/2008 12:15 PM