This sort of goes with the Gladiator impressions I did as the balls are being used as the 1-2 punch for now.....until I get my greedy hands on the Gladiator Pearl.
Ogre Pearl is drilled almost the exact same as the Gladiator Solid, with the pin to the right of the ring (almost at 3PM it) and CG directly below. Ball is in box finish as well.
As I told Jason, this ball thoroughly impressed the daylights out of me. I expected great things from the Gladiator....it's the higher end and it should be performing at that level. But I've gotten a couple more games in with the Pearl and it was a real eye opener. The performance for the money, to me, beats any of the original Blades when Hammer came out with that series. I was really taken by surprise with how the ball rolls and how it really complements the Gladiator Solid, though it would probably do the same for any resin ball.
Ball is extremely strong off the break point, but not so angular that you get into trouble. Ball give me a great look playing the same 15 to 5-7 shot and then as it goes, it still gives me a great look outside with more speed/hand or less speed/hand. I am not one to move left and try to swing more or keep it tighter to stay in the oil. I could on big speed changes and hand adjustments.
You can just see this ball rolling....and waiting for the point where it just makes a big more left. Thus far....a pin mixing machine!! Loves the light hits!!
I do find this going longer than the Gladiator as drilled on the given conditions, but not that much longer. Break,as mentioned, is strong....but seemingly controlled at the same time. For my game, it's not a violent reaction to say the least. But no way an arc.
Now....where is the Gladiator Pearl going to fit in???
In the end, it's going to be Blue Centaur, Gladiator Solid, Gladiator Pearl, Violet Gargoyle, Ogre Pearl and Slate Blue Gargoyle. I see nothing with that for a nice arsenal!!
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