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txbowler

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Ogre Pearl - I am Confused
« on: January 25, 2010, 04:22:44 AM »
Hi Everyone

I am considering getting this ball.   But I read some reviews and they say the ball doesn't hook much.  I read other reviews, and they talk about how strong the ball is for a mid price.

I've viewed the buddies video where the tester seems further right on the lanes so I tend to lean with the slightly weaker talk, but in the video the ball is highly polished.  

Any help?
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scotts33

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Re: Ogre Pearl - I am Confused
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2010, 06:12:41 PM »
Your rev rate supersedes IMO.  txbowler has both revs and lower speed.

This is why most bowlers can't compare ball to ball.  ie. my 5 ball arsenal.

Ogre Urethane 4000 abralon spares and light oil
Green/Blue Centaur 4000 abralon light - medium
Ogre Pearl 1500 polished medium
AMB Bronze Centaur 1500 polished but slightly hazed medium with some carry down
Gladiator Solid 2000 abralon medium - heavy

This may or may not work for lots of other players but it works for me.
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Re: Ogre Pearl - I am Confused
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2010, 06:28:19 PM »
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Your rev rate supersedes IMO.  txbowler has both revs and lower speed.

This is why most bowlers can't compare ball to ball.  ie. my 5 ball arsenal.

Ogre Urethane 4000 abralon spares and light oil
Green/Blue Centaur 4000 abralon light - medium
Ogre Pearl 1500 polished medium
AMB Bronze Centaur 1500 polished but slightly hazed medium with some carry down
Gladiator Solid 2000 abralon medium - heavy

This may or may not work for lots of other players but it works for me.
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I would agree. IF you are rev dominant then the O.P. should be a very strong pearl. I've also read that some have felt it's a strong pearl while some have stated it's a little weak. you have to sum up the bowler posting the opinion about the ball and try it if you think it's a match.
I've read plenty of reviews and watched plenty of vids on the Ogre's and thought they looked good,I'm happy I tried one (Ogre SS) and that led me to the O.P. and now a O.U. I want every one now,

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Re: Ogre Pearl - I am Confused
« Reply #18 on: January 25, 2010, 06:47:39 PM »
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Here is an old video I shot of several Visionary balls B/G Centaur, Ogre SS, Ogre Pearl and Immortal Pearl all shot on the same day on a THS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkMKIZor33w


the SS in this vid is the one I bought off of bltbyj. great ball! that O.P. looks to have some back end to it.
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Re: Ogre Pearl - I am Confused
« Reply #19 on: January 25, 2010, 07:05:57 PM »
I think this video is a pretty good representation of how I see my Ogre Pearl. My pin to PAP distance is longer than Willie's.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkyQR6HJnGk
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Re: Ogre Pearl - I am Confused
« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2010, 07:50:11 PM »
Here is a pic of the Ogre Pearl I had. This ball would move I was usually playing third arrow to about the 7 board with it. I ended up selling it but not because I didn't like it I just wanted something new. This was my favorite ball before I sold it.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii260/BLTBYJ/DSC03865.jpg

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Re: Ogre Pearl - I am Confused
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2010, 08:21:56 PM »
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I think this video is a pretty good representation of how I see my Ogre Pearl. My pin to PAP distance is longer than Willie's.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkyQR6HJnGk
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I get a very similar line to this shot as well. My pap was 5 3/4" x 1/2" up, need to measure again since I have changed my form some. Great ball. I think you are right, with the right drilling, could be what you want. I have seen 4 other bowlers, all different styles, in my house throw the OP, and would not call any of them weak. Hope it works for you, too.
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Re: Ogre Pearl - I am Confused
« Reply #22 on: January 26, 2010, 02:55:11 PM »
The video is really close to what Im seeing also.
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Re: Ogre Pearl - I am Confused
« Reply #23 on: January 26, 2010, 02:55:19 PM »
Just get one. You won't be sorry. Good Luck!
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