- Ivory Black / White Pearl

First Impressions
The ProBowl Ivory Pearl was released in August 2017 as part of the Ivory series, which stands out within the ProBowl lineup for its excellent value for money. The look is defined by an elegant, cream-white pearl appearance, refined by a high-gloss polished factory finish. Technically, this model is a classic polyester ball designed specifically for extremely low friction. Inside works a traditional pancake core that provides smooth, quiet ball motion and maximum directional stability. With an RG of roughly 2.69 and a minimal differential of about 0.006, the technical profile is consistently laid out for a straight path with no appreciable motion of its own. The cover is optimized to carry the energy of the shot down the full length of the lane without any loss of traction.
Comparison Compared directly to performance balls such as the Storm Phaze II, the ProBowl Ivory Pearl shows a completely opposite character, since it reacts to friction not at all and therefore attacks the pocket purely through the angle of the shot. It compares best to industry standards like the Columbia 300 White Dot or the Brunswick T-Zone. While the Ebonite Maxim shows similar skid behavior, the ProBowl Ivory Pearl's particular pearl shell gives it an even slicker surface that barely tends to grab even on dry boards. Unlike urethane models such as the Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane, which create a controlled arc in the backend, this ball stays absolutely true to its line and minimizes the risk of unpredictable reactions when it contacts dry spots at the end of the oil pattern.
On the Lanes The ProBowl Ivory Pearl finds its practical use primarily in two scenarios: precise spare shooting for advanced players and as a first ball for beginners. It should deliver reliable performance when going after corner pins, since it bridges the heads and the midlane without any appreciable interaction with the oil film. If you have a high rev rate, it serves as an important tool for keeping control of your direction in difficult transition conditions. This ball's defining quality is predictability, as it all but neutralizes outside influences from the lane pattern. It also offers solid carry when hitting the pins directly, which makes it a steady choice for daily practice and league play whenever maximum reduction of hook potential is what you want.