- New Breed Particle Pearl

First Impressions
The Visionary New Breed Particle Pearl stands out visually with its striking color combination of a neon green and black pearl pattern. Technically, this bowling ball is designed to close the gap between pure solid and pearl models. At the heart of the ball works the proven Serpentine core. This slightly asymmetric core design features a dense center, a special cap and a lighter outer shell. A wedge-shaped element on the side of the core creates a moderate mass bias, which allows the driller to fine-tune the ball reaction. The hard numbers on a 15-pound ball show a medium RG of 2.560 and a relatively high differential of 0.052. This core is wrapped in the special Leviathan Particle Pearl coverstock. This cover contains non-abrasive particles blended into the pearl material. Out of the box, the surface is dulled with a 2000-grit Abralon finish. This construction should ensure that the ball retains the length of a pearl ball without losing traction in the oil or reacting too nervously at the end of the oil pattern. The combination of the particle additive and the rough texture delivers a controlled but powerful reaction.
Comparison In a comparative look, the Visionary New Breed Particle Pearl shows a very distinctive and versatile motion profile. Using the Storm Hy-Road as a reference, a symmetric hybrid ball that covers a similar range of use, subtle differences appear in the midlane. While the Storm Hy-Road is known for its steady and very smooth arc, the Visionary New Breed Particle Pearl generates traction in the oil somewhat earlier thanks to its slightly asymmetric core and the particles in the cover, yet still offers a very defined and hard arc toward the pocket. Compared directly to the in-house Visionary New Breed Solid, the Particle Pearl version glides considerably cleaner through the heads and stores more energy. Against the pure Visionary New Breed Pearl, on the other hand, this model offers noticeably more stability on wetter boards and avoids an uncontrollable reaction at the breakpoint. When the lane moves into transition over the course of a game, the Leviathan cover plays to its greatest strength. It smooths out so-called wet-dry conditions extremely effectively, since the particles read the developing friction more gently than pure pearl covers, which makes the ball very predictable.
On the Lanes Because of its specific construction, the Visionary New Breed Particle Pearl is an extremely versatile tool for medium to slightly heavier oil volumes. The roughened particle cover makes sure the ball holds securely in the oil, while the pearl content prevents the dreaded early burn up. That makes it ideal for house shots and situations where the lane conditions are hard to read. The slightly asymmetric core design delivers a strong hook that works with nearly any player style and produces excellent carry. An outstanding feature of this model is its extreme adjustability through the cover. Take the surface down to 1000-grit with a pad and the ball behaves almost like a pure solid, biting hard into deep oil patterns. Polish it to a high gloss instead and it acts like a classic pearl ball with a later reaction and more length through the heads. This characteristic makes it a very flexible option in the ball bag. If you are looking for a reliable reaction that does not respond oversensitively to small mistakes in your release, you will find an extremely stable companion here for a broad spectrum of patterns.