Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Pearl Droid
Reviewed:May 2012
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Coverstock Specs
Name:Bionic
Type:Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:Polished
Color:Neon Green / Black Pearl
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Core Specs
Name:NA
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.521
Diff:0.045
Int. Diff:0.012

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Pearl Droid utilizes the same core design as the Droid from a few months ago. The difference between these two balls is the cover. This ball uses a polished reactive version of the Bionic cover. This cover creates more length with a stronger move at the breakpoint than the Droid.

All three testers had their best reaction on the medium pattern. The core offered the revs while the cover provided easy length through the lane. All three testers were able to play in their comfort zones on this pattern. Not one tester had to make any big moves or adjust the surface.

On the dry pattern, again we kept this ball at the box finish for all three testers. The higher RG core combined with the polished coverstock kept

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About The BTM Ball Testing Team

The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.