Something like the Nexus Pearl?

[v33dubfox]

Hi. As I won a local tournament (500$ yay!), I would like to buy a new ball. I was looking at the new Nexus Pearl from Brunswick. Anything similar in other compagnies?

Thanks.

[tumblebug1949]

Hi v33dubfox,

Good for you on your win.

I am certainly new at this but can't you go to "Bowlingball.com" and use their "Perfect Scale (tm) system to compare and see which bowling balls have close to the same rating? Using their trade marked system, I can see 6 balls from three manufacturers that should have very close to the same characteristics.

My understanding of this Perfect Scale (TM) system would tell me that the Brunswick Nexus Pearl is not much different than your Brunswick C-System Alpha-Max.

I am learning much more often than I am trying to provide help. My question to you would be, if you have the Brunswick C-System Alpha-Max, why do you want to get another ball that should do very close to the same thing? I thought the idea of having an arsenal was to have balls that reacted differently to help cover the variety of lane conditions you might run into.

Please correct me if I am looking at this the wrong way. Like I said, I am just learning as I go.

I have a T-Zone that should arrive any day. I ordered it because my older plastic spare ball as a different weight than my strike ball. Are you happy with your T-Zone?

Best of luck

PS - Since you were good enough to win a nice purse in the tournament, you probably don't have to depend on luck as much as I do. :p

Tom

Those Bowling Balls that should be close but having a little more reaction are:
1. Storm - Virtual Gravity NANO Pearl
2. Roto Grip - Critical Theory
3. Lane #1 - Curve

The balls with little less reaction are:
1. Elite - Black Alien
2. Lane #1 - BuzzBomb Carnage
3. Roto Grip - Theory *on sale now*

[tumblebug1949]

I did see where the Nexus Pearl is more for medium heavy oil and the Alpha-Max is for heavy oil. Is that the difference you are looking at?

Tom

[v33dubfox]

I forgot to say that I don't use the Alpha Max a lot. It is a 15 pounds ball, and I am too weak fot it (lol). I really much prefer 14 pounds balls.

Reaction I wish to get is more lenght and good backend reaction. I play more often on medium oil lanes.

[got_a_300]

Congratulations on your tournament win v33dubfox if you are looking for length and
a good back end reaction than the Nexus Pearl might just be the ball for you. I have
the Roto Grip Nomad Pearl and it goes very long and snaps extremely hard when the
back ends are dry with little to no carry down it has almost too much snap sometimes.

[v33dubfox]

As I am playing with not a lot of revs (around 250), I still don't know if I would be able to give the Nexus a good reaction with the ball drilled pin up.

[got_a_300]

As I am playing with not a lot of revs (around 250), I still don't know if I would be able to give the Nexus a good reaction with the ball drilled pin up.
You should still be alright on the revs I've seen people with a lot less still get some snap on the back ends
with the Pearl balls. You could always have it drilled pin down or even drill it the RICO style for a smoother
arc into the pocket that way you do not need real high revs on the ball. I've seen some of the smooth arc
bowlers shoot some pretty big scores using pin down and RICO drilled balls even when other bowlers, also
including myself couldn't keep the ball on the right side of the head pin they just kept banging the pocket
with those smooth arc balls.

My rev rate is nothing now compared to what it was years ago when I used to bowl since I had to take 12
years off from bowling because of back injuries I used to get somewhere around 480 - 500+ revs on a ball
now I get somewhere around maybe if I'm lucky 350 or so revs I just can't crank it like I used to do.

[v33dubfox]

What about:

Storm Anarchy
Storm Virtual Gravity Nano pearl
DV8 Hell Raiser?

[The Mayor]

The Perfect Scale is an overall hook rating system. Two balls can have almost identical Perfect Scale numbers and their reactions can be completely different. The PS allows you to compare overall hook between all brands. The Nexus Pearl would be a very good choice.

[littlelegs]

It's worth asking as the subject has popped up. I love the overall score given by the Perfect Scale, however has bowlingball.com considered a length statistic too? It'd be great to see not just the overall hook but to get an idea of where the hook's happening. Just a thought :)

[tumblebug1949]

Hi littlelegs,

I agree with you. I did notice after posting above the score given for a ball does not necessarily pertain the lane conditions. Thus, a ball for medium lane conditions may have a score very close to a ball made for heavy oil. It is a gage of the amount of hook produced no matter what the lane conditions are. That is actually ok as long as one knows to double check to make sure you are getting a ball for the lane conditions you want it for.

I think it would be a lot less confusing if the Perfect Score (TM) system were broken into categories for lane condition and also type of hook. It is not wrong the way it is but you really need to know what you want and check the ball description closely.

anyway, just a thought

[JerseyJim]

You can always read the reviews from Bowler's Journal, or Bowling this Month. BTM has a stroker, tweener and cranker testing the balls, and giving their ratings on various lane conditions. Bowler's Journal isn't quite as detailed, but it does give you an idea. This was their review of the Nexus http://www.bowlersjournal.com/?p=6341

[v33dubfox]

Finally ordered a Nexus Pearl! Can't wait!

[tumblebug1949]

Good for you v33dubfox,

It will be there before you know it. Are you going to put it in with the Brunswick balls or are you afraid they will fight? Just kidding.

I am sure you will enjoy it. This is a good time of year to buy some things. I have been watching all of the sales. Now, you have to go through all that stress about deciding how to have it drilled. To me, that was more stressful that deciding what ball to buy.

Best of luck
Tom

[littlelegs]

Yay - another person who can give a review on it (please :) ).

Again not so much how it is out of the box (balls nearly always seem great when brand new), but maybe 3 months or so down the line when it's had a little use and soaked up some oil. Despite the 200-300 games many claim balls are only good for, the reality is a lot of us cannot afford to change them that often so something that will last a little longer than that and still perform would be a huge plus even if it's lost a little of its edge.

[tumblebug1949]

I agree with littlelegs. I have to get several years use out of a bowling ball and I purchase a different ball because it provides a different roll.

I am not sure I understand the concept that a ball that soaks up oil becomes useless after a while with no way to revive it. I know in the world outside the bowling arena, there has been extensive studies in a search for materials that would extract oil from the environment. Almost oil magnets as it were. I would think if a company really tried to they could provide a product like this at a reasonable price and with outside testing, substantiate that it does what it says.

Something as simple as submerging it in kitty litter might be the answer.

Good Bowling

[littlelegs]

On that note Tom, I'm finding the revivor oven at my local pro shop really does work well. If you've not seen one it essentially heats the ball very, very slowly while continually rotating and wiping off oil that appears. A well used ball can take anything up to 4 hours in it to remove all oil.

The only downside is that it's not the cheapest treatment in the world but for $35 our local shop will do that and give a complete resurface ($20 for just oil extraction). Much cheaper than a new ball though and very effective.

Of course similar can be done in an oven on very, very low but...you risk cracking the ball, the core separating from the rest of the ball and other issues. However, if there's not a revivor oven locally and the alternative is to throw the ball away and replace it, it may just be an option to try but the risks are very real.

All the said they're still not quite as good as when new even if they are close to it and not having to do that too often is a good thing. So a ball with just a little staying power if cleaned regularly would be a great thing.

[tumblebug1949]

Hey little legs,

As I get more and more into bowling, I will be looking around for a shop that provides this service. I may do a lot more research on doing it myself. I am not close to making that decision yet but if it comes down to trying it myself and throwing it away, I might as well try it.

So far I have only bowled about 10 games with my Storm Reign.

I am sure, If there is a place around, I will have the oil extracted and have the ball resurfaced at least once to see how it does.

Thanks for the info.
Tom

[v33dubfox]

I am getting it drilled tonight :D

[v33dubfox]

I got it drilled. Pin above the fingers to get more lenght. I'll show you pics later.

I didn't play with it tonight because the thumb isn't perfect. I played with my Wild Card and got my first perfect game haha :)

[tumblebug1949]

Hey v33dubfox,

Good to hear you got your new ball drilled. It sounds like yours is drilled the same as my Reign. I am sure it will take you a couple of practice days to get used to it.

I read your other post. GREAT game. Bowling a 300 has got to be a wonder feeling. Let us know how the new ball is doing.

Tom