black widow pearl

[jeff722]

used my friends pearl in league last nite to try it out through a 613 and fell in love with it so i had to have one so i go to order it this morning at the pro shop this guy is the only one i trust he said i shouldnt get it i would be wastin my money he says hes had 3 people stop using it saying the coverstock is messed up and they cant get the ball to do anything after about 3 months of weekly leagues have any of yall had any troubles with it or heard anything about it if so please let me know thanks jeff

[MrSoGood]

I've had mine since it first came out, and it still rolls like it did from day one. I take very good care of my equipment, so maintenance is key. I say go for it, and I'm sure everyone here will tell you the same.

[Mike1983]

I've had mine since league started. We're on week 26 this week. I've probably bowled 10-15 practice games with it as well. It's lost nothing. But, I am having it resurfaced at the end of the season anyway.

[JaraTo]

Yea I think the polish actually helps to preserve the performance.

[BubbaRay]

I have had mine since it came out and I have had no experience with performance loss with the BWP. The BWP is a speed and condition sensitive ball and I bet the one that can not get it to react now hasn't given them a bath yet. They should try a coverstock adjustment also. All I can say is if you like the ball and have a rigerous cleaning regime, the ball will preform. Do not be affraind to buy this ball.

[stretchmike]

i have had my pearl almost a year now in summer league and fall/winter league so now has had 34 weeks avg 7 games a week and its been handling it all well had it resurfaced last week and doing good with mine. keep it wiped and clean it regularly and should be fine. i do know 1 guy who is a cranker didnt like his but it doesnt fit his usual game anyway.

[steveo#3]

My BWP died after a year but after I had it baked she is as good as new...just usual maintanance

[Stampy79]

Yea, he said 3 months ? Thats about enough time for the oil to gum it up when regular maintenance is not performed. I would say they didnt clean them or remove the oil

[George_53813]

I just purchased a black widow pearl and it has a tremendous back end. Something I'm not used to. What would be the best polish or procedure to tame this down a little. I'm starting way left and throwing way right and still coming in brooklyn.

[[WWWLS]Nate]

I just purchased a black widow pearl and it has a tremendous back end. Something I'm not used to. What would be the best polish or procedure to tame this down a little. I'm starting way left and throwing way right and still coming in brooklyn.

Make sure you are not walking right as you approach.. Thats usually what causes me to throw brooklyn.

[madaba]

Nate;64450']Make sure you are not walking right as you approach.. Thats usually what causes me to throw brooklyn.

No, he's not pulling it. It's just coming up too strong for him in the backend. Have you tried different lines keeping the ball in the oil longer?

[Alucious]

Mine, and a few other guys I know died also. I have tried numerous baths, different polishes and a lot of things to get that OOB backend, but to no avail. Don't get me wrong, it still hooks and I still love it. Its just nothing like it was day 1.

[cobaltstg2]

i would say go for it cause not every ball is going to work for everybody and obouisly this one is working for you... you be the one to make that decsion... i have the pearl and i have had it for 6 months with over 300 games on it and it still amazing as day one.. just had to get it resurfaced .. but a great ball and will always be in my book

[istrike300]

I'm glad to hear most love them as much as I do. Cleaning is now the biggest part of keeping ball reaction with any ball from any company. My teammate just shot his 2nd 300 of the season with his BWP, and a local gal has two -800's including 851 Monday night with hers. They keep their equipment clean!!

George, I suggest taking the ball back to the Pro Shop and get their suggestion as to how to cut the hook down. They may be most familiar with your game and your local lane conditions. I hit mine with a 2000 grit Abralon pad to take some of the sharpness out of the back. It still has a nice strong move to the pocket, just not as jumpy.