New Pyramid ball coming "Pathogen Plague"

[bowl1820]

Okay, New ball coming out from the Pharaohs at Pyramid Bowling, What is it I don't know? Urethane?

Just showed up on the Usbc approved ball list
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net/usbcongress/bowl/equipandspecs/images/approvedballs/PathogenPlague.JPG

I've been watching and waiting for one from them for a while, but I'm just about ready to order a True Motion or Pitch Black in the next few days, got the money saved up (needed a $175 for the whole nut).

I don't know if I can wait much longer.

[Amyers]

Sure looks like urethane

[bowl1820]

Sure looks like urethane

Okay just found out it's a Urethane. Don't know the spec's or what the core looks like, but URETHANE!

[BowlingBoards.com]

Okay just found out it's a Urethane. Don't know the spec's or what the core looks like, but URETHANE!

This new Pyramid ball will contain the New Era 139 core, as found in the previous Pathogens in the series.

[chip82901]

I used to be all about throwing Pyramid. Then the Blood Moon ruined me lol. LOVED that ball, if it would stay in one piece lol. Went through 2 of them before I finally said enough is enough. Had a Chosen Path Pearl, Divergent Path, and the Blood Moon. Never had an issue with either path, but that Blood Moon kept cracking from the filler material out and would just crater a ball lol. First one took about 45 games, 2nd one happened in less than 5. Great company though, just wondering if I got the short end of the stick when it came to the Blood Moon.

[bowl1820]

I used to be all about throwing Pyramid. Then the Blood Moon ruined me lol. LOVED that ball, if it would stay in one piece lol. Went through 2 of them before I finally said enough is enough. Had a Chosen Path Pearl, Divergent Path, and the Blood Moon. Never had an issue with either path, but that Blood Moon kept cracking from the filler material out and would just crater a ball lol. First one took about 45 games, 2nd one happened in less than 5. Great company though, just wondering if I got the short end of the stick when it came to the Blood Moon.

The Blood Moon was the only Pyramid ball poured by 900 Global and the only one made outside of China And according to Bowlingball the only Pyramid ball with any cracking issues.

The Pyramids I have seem pretty durable.

[BowlingBoards.com]

I used to be all about throwing Pyramid. Then the Blood Moon ruined me lol. LOVED that ball, if it would stay in one piece lol. Went through 2 of them before I finally said enough is enough. Had a Chosen Path Pearl, Divergent Path, and the Blood Moon. Never had an issue with either path, but that Blood Moon kept cracking from the filler material out and would just crater a ball lol. First one took about 45 games, 2nd one happened in less than 5. Great company though, just wondering if I got the short end of the stick when it came to the Blood Moon.

The Blood Moon did crack easily. Pyramid has since released the Blood Moon Rising and it is making huge waves in bowling centers across the country. Lots of high series and 300's. If you have Facebook, check out Pyramid's page. There are quite a few videos and photos posted of the honor scores with the Blood Moon Rising as well.

[chip82901]

The Blood Moon did crack easily. Pyramid has since released the Blood Moon Rising and it is making huge waves in bowling centers across the country. Lots of high series and 300's. If you have Facebook, check out Pyramid's page. There are quite a few videos and photos posted of the honor scores with the Blood Moon Rising as well.

I still pay attention to them. The Rising does look awesome, but it just doesn't fit into my arsenal at the moment. And I did know that 900 Global poured the Blood Moon. I actually sent the first one back to bowlingball.com. Wonder if they ever found anything out about it lol

[bowl1820]

Something came today while I was at league and here's a sneak peek.

Just pulled it out of the box and I can tell you this just touching it you'll go "YEAH BABY" that's the stuff.

https://s5.postimg.org/yt8qva2yv/pathogen_plague.jpg

Pathogen Plague
Color: Black Urethane
Breakpoint Shape: Controllable Arc
Core Name: New Era 139 (as found in previous Pathogen releases)
Core Type: Symmetric
Coverstock Name: GPS Navigational Urethane
Diff: 0.032
Finish: Matte (1000 Abralon)
Flare Potential: 3-4" (Medium)
Lane Condition: Dry
Perfect Scale: 142.2
RG: 2.54

[BowlingBoards.com]

Something came today while I was at league and here's a sneak peek.

Just pulled it out of the box and I can tell you this just touching it you'll go "YEAH BABY" that's the stuff.

https://s5.postimg.org/yt8qva2yv/pathogen_plague.jpg

Pathogen Plague
Color: Black Urethane
Breakpoint Shape: Controllable Arc
Core Name: New Era 139 (as found in previous Pathogen releases)
Core Type: Symmetric
Coverstock Name: GPS Navigational Urethane
Diff: 0.032
Finish: Matte (1000 Abralon)
Flare Potential: 3-4" (Medium)
Lane Condition: Dry
Perfect Scale: 142.2
RG: 2.54

She's a beaut!

[bowl1820]

just a quick update, Got the Plague punched up. PSO said this layout should give me control on the backend. I could go down the outside if I wanted or play in.

I only had a chance to roll one game (League coming in) to check the grip (I made grip changes and used a new P.A.P. location).

But it looked good, the lanes had some oil, had a few strikes and nine counts, a couple of bad shots getting used to the grip at the start. But I was just hitting a few different lines to see whats what.

Stood right went down about 5, ball picked up the midlane and started angling toward the pocket & "X". Stood 25 and went between 2nd & 3rd it went out a little to the track and started angling toward the pocket & "X".

I was surprised when I rolled it through the oil in the middle, It came back with about 3.5" flare.

Can't wait to see it on league, I used my Faball Burgundy hammer for 2 games on the fresh last league night so I'd have a Urethane to compare it to.

https://s5.postimg.org/uo7j7s893/pyramid_pathogen_plague_layout_sm.jpg

[bowl1820]

Oh and for the curious it cost $35 for the drill, $8 for inserts and $10 for the thumb slug plus tax. So $56.71

took like a hour , checking grip measurements, going out on the lane to get a updated pap , discussing layout options etc.

[BowlingBoards.com]

Thanks for the update, bowl!

Let us know how it does in league for you too!