Author Topic: My Gladiator..... is here! (Read 5864 times)

MarvinsSkeleton · « **on:** March 11, 2008, 01:07:06 AM »

Anyone else get their order placed for the new ball? Betsy sent my tracking number yesterday and the delivery date is supposed to be tomorrow.

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UPDATE:

The balls arrived just a few minutes ago. Here's a few quick pics of the Gladiator I took with the phone.

Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3
Pic 4

Edited on 3/12/2008 2:32 PM

mini kahuna · « **Reply #31 on:** March 12, 2008, 03:40:16 PM »

don't feel too bad,you are not alone!!

MarvinsSkeleton · « **Reply #32 on:** March 12, 2008, 03:43:05 PM »

I just set up an appointment to have mine drilled Friday night. I believe JP is going to have his drilled tonight or tomorrow. I will try to get some vids this weekend if I'm able to get some practice in Sunday morning.
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Moose Nugget · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2008, 04:04:16 PM »

Thanks Jason and Betsy! I have mine as well and will be drilling tonight. Pics are here: http://www.putfile.com/redlinebowling

Ball looks even better than in the pictures. Reminds me of Dynothane's The Thing as far as color combinations. Great looking ball and will have serious shelf appeal.

I'll post an update on how it rolls tonight when I get back from the shop.
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Lillen · « **Reply #34 on:** March 12, 2008, 04:07:57 PM »

The Pro Shop who distributes the Visionary balls over here in Sweden will get their Gladiator's in about 3 weeks..

I want one..

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REvans284 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 12, 2008, 04:35:59 PM »

Have they said anything about a release date for the Pearl version? I just got 2 FMG's off of Axeweldr and I love the way the pin up one rolls, but its stronger than I expected.

If I get the Gladiator I planned on drilling it like the pin down one is, but I am afraid they may overlap. I have a Granite Gargoyle drilled like the pin down one too, with X hole just inside my val in thumb quad. but I'm afraid with 2 already drilled like that (Granite for heavy, FMG for med? gladiator for what?) the Gladiator may overlap one.

What I need is a pearl that can get down lane, probably drilled with a 6-6 1/2 Pin-PAP distance (Pin over middle finger, about 1-1 1/2 up) and the CG in the same location as these balls. This is for a burnt head situation so I can play deep inside lines and get the thing down lane. I have the pin up FMG at 2000 abrolon, and was considering taking it to 4000 and polishing the crap out of it to get it something like that, but am thinking of trying the Pearl Gladiator for that.

Either way, my Violet got messed up when a sweep unexpectedly came down and when the ball hit it, it chunked a piece out of the ball off the thumb hole. I've been in the market for a benchmark ball now and plan on drilling something like the Violet Gargoyle is (again, its drilled like the pin down FMG, and Granite).

I think the Gladiator may be the ticket. Will it roll similar, and/or overlap with the pin down FMG? I haven't got to throw the pin down one yet, but the pin up one is great. Here are a few pictures from them off the Ebay Auction I won.

Pin Up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110228236633&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001

Pin Down

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110228237314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001

Later,

REvans284

Edited on 3/12/2008 4:39 PM

MC · « **Reply #36 on:** March 12, 2008, 07:34:37 PM »

Here you go.

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Hello,

OK, since some people have already seen it, the next Gladiator is a red, creamy gold, and black pearl. Here is a link to the picture of the ball. http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/6470/gladiatorpearlpictureyc1.jpg This is coming in about 6-8 weeks, around the end of April.

Jason Wonders
Visionary Bowling Products

quote:
Have they said anything about a release date for the Pearl version? I just got 2 FMG's off of Axeweldr and I love the way the pin up one rolls, but its stronger than I expected.

If I get the Gladiator I planned on drilling it like the pin down one is, but I am afraid they may overlap. I have a Granite Gargoyle drilled like the pin down one too, with X hole just inside my val in thumb quad. but I'm afraid with 2 already drilled like that (Granite for heavy, FMG for med? gladiator for what?) the Gladiator may overlap one.

What I need is a pearl that can get down lane, probably drilled with a 6-6 1/2 Pin-PAP distance (Pin over middle finger, about 1-1 1/2 up) and the CG in the same location as these balls. This is for a burnt head situation so I can play deep inside lines and get the thing down lane. I have the pin up FMG at 2000 abrolon, and was considering taking it to 4000 and polishing the crap out of it to get it something like that, but am thinking of trying the Pearl Gladiator for that.

Either way, my Violet got messed up when a sweep unexpectedly came down and when the ball hit it, it chunked a piece out of the ball off the thumb hole. I've been in the market for a benchmark ball now and plan on drilling something like the Violet Gargoyle is (again, its drilled like the pin down FMG, and Granite).

I think the Gladiator may be the ticket. Will it roll similar, and/or overlap with the pin down FMG? I haven't got to throw the pin down one yet, but the pin up one is great. Here are a few pictures from them off the Ebay Auction I won.

Pin Up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110228236633&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001

Pin Down

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110228237314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001

Later,

REvans284

Edited on 3/12/2008 4:39 PM

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Lillen · « **Reply #37 on:** March 13, 2008, 05:59:20 AM »

http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/6470/gladiatorpearlpictureyc1.jpg

Nice looking ball...

Want one of those too...

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pnj1967 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:18:15 AM »

http://www.visionarybowling.com/balls_GLADIATORline.html
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tommymo · « **Reply #39 on:** March 13, 2008, 01:28:59 PM »

I am super psyched!!! Got home tripped over a pretty brown box!! That's right, it's here. Best part is I didn't even know when it was coming. I never got a ship conformation. Man this thing is pretty.
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hammermike2000 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 13, 2008, 01:33:03 PM »

DAMM that gladiator pearl looks crazy. Not so sure about the color combo, but that thing is out there!
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SilverRaven · « **Reply #41 on:** March 16, 2008, 03:54:00 AM »

I love living in St. Louis! I just drive up to the factory and pick-up my balls direct from Visionary. I got my Glad on tuesday, will be throwing it on sunday in a tournament. Review will be posted when I get some games on the ball.

hjk246 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 16, 2008, 04:35:59 AM »

who has the ball out to buy?most online shops have a waiting list that you can pre-order from.not into pre-ordering.please let me know.

tommymo · « **Reply #43 on:** March 16, 2008, 09:32:33 PM »

Wow!!! I can not believe this ball. It is truely awesome. I decided to go with a 4X3 drilling, pin 3 1/2 above the midline, weight hole on my pap. This new release from VBP is fantastic. It's super smooth with a nice pronounced arc on the backend. I was playing 15-8 and just watched this ball blow the rack. On a few shots I swung it out too far but it didn't over react and seemed to not labor getting back to the pocket. This ball is drilled very similar to my Frankie May. I wasn't able to stay long enough to shoot a comparison video, but I plan to do it this Friday. I'm going to take them both from OOB and then take the FMG to 2000 abralon. I will not be taking the Gladiator to 400 grit tho, I don't want to mess with it at this point.

Jason, thanks for the help on the layout. It worked perfect.
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witesoxwoz22 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 16, 2008, 10:23:18 PM »

quote:
Have they said anything about a release date for the Pearl version? I just got 2 FMG's off of Axeweldr and I love the way the pin up one rolls, but its stronger than I expected.

If I get the Gladiator I planned on drilling it like the pin down one is, but I am afraid they may overlap. I have a Granite Gargoyle drilled like the pin down one too, with X hole just inside my val in thumb quad. but I'm afraid with 2 already drilled like that (Granite for heavy, FMG for med? gladiator for what?) the Gladiator may overlap one.

What I need is a pearl that can get down lane, probably drilled with a 6-6 1/2 Pin-PAP distance (Pin over middle finger, about 1-1 1/2 up) and the CG in the same location as these balls. This is for a burnt head situation so I can play deep inside lines and get the thing down lane. I have the pin up FMG at 2000 abrolon, and was considering taking it to 4000 and polishing the crap out of it to get it something like that, but am thinking of trying the Pearl Gladiator for that.

Either way, my Violet got messed up when a sweep unexpectedly came down and when the ball hit it, it chunked a piece out of the ball off the thumb hole. I've been in the market for a benchmark ball now and plan on drilling something like the Violet Gargoyle is (again, its drilled like the pin down FMG, and Granite).

I think the Gladiator may be the ticket. Will it roll similar, and/or overlap with the pin down FMG? I haven't got to throw the pin down one yet, but the pin up one is great. Here are a few pictures from them off the Ebay Auction I won.

Pin Up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110228236633&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001

Pin Down

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110228237314&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=001

Later,

REvans284

Edited on 3/12/2008 4:39 PM

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