900 Global
The Eagle Pearl
PatternStTwCr
Oily:668
Medium:9.59.59.5
Dry:7.585
Sport:666

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:
S70 Pearl
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
Polished
Color:
Black
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.489
Total Diff:0.058
Int. Diff:0.024

The Eagle Pearl is the newest ball carrying the Eagle name. It uses the core from the original Eagle with a polished pearl version of the s70 coverstock. This gives users easier length with a stronger change of direction at the breakpoint than any previous Eagle release.

This gave us the best reaction on our medium test pattern. All three testers were able to strike with ease on this pattern. This core has been really good to us from its birth through all of its...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
7.5
The pearl polished coverstock keeps its energy for a big transition down the lane. The move at the breakpoint sets this ball up for a nice change of direction at the back end.
Length
(1-25)
15
The polished veneer of The Eagle Pearl wastes very little energy in the oil. The polish helps this ball pop hard off the breakpoint.
Back End
(1-20)
17.5
The back end is where bowlers will see the majority of motion from The Eagle Pearl. It did not matter if we attacked the lanes down and in or swinging the ball to the breakpoint, the back end recovery was always present with this ball.
Total Hook
(1-100)
54
This ball can cover a good amount of boards for a shiny pearl ball. It hooks slightly less than the previous solid sanded Eagle balls.

Strengths: The strong change of direction and hitting power at the pins are what we liked best about The Eagle Pearl. A good, proven weight block this time is matched up with a proven pearlized coverstock.

Weaknesses: Only heavy oil patterns will keep this Eagle from soaring. Bowlers can remove the polish or choose the Black Eagle for these types of conditions.

Overall Summary: While this Eagle has slightly less total hook, it makes up for it by offering a different shape going down the lane. Bowlers who want to see more skid and flip from their ball will want to look into this one.