- Path Rising Pearl

First Impressions
With the Path Rising Pearl, Pyramid brings a fascinating new development to market that stands out above all for its exceptional length and late reaction. Inside works the dynamic New Era 139 core, which ensures very clean motion through the front sections of the lane with a 2.55 RG and a 0.032 differential. The Path Pearl cover is specifically tuned to store the ball's energy extremely efficiently. The nature of the surface, with a 1500-grit polished finish, supports this characteristic massively by letting the ball glide effortlessly through the heads without building friction early. Visually the ball is a real eye-catcher, and it immediately signals that this model was designed primarily for later and sharper direction changes. The technical match between core and cover is extremely harmonious and purposeful here.
Comparison
Comparing the Path Rising Pearl with the Storm Tropical Surge, the glaring differences in backend reaction stand out immediately. The Storm Tropical Surge tends to read a bit earlier, while the Path Rising Pearl holds its energy a decisive fraction longer and then reacts noticeably more aggressively to the dry area. That characteristic makes it the perfect complement in the arsenal when the Tropical Surge starts to lose energy in the pocket or enter too flat. Although both balls have a similar orientation toward lighter oil patterns, the Path Rising Pearl offers a noticeably more dynamic angle. It is the ideal solution for situations in which the Tropical Surge no longer develops enough drive, since it generates the necessary entry angle.
On the Lanes
This ball shows its greatest strength once the lane has been played in a bit and transition has clearly set in. It needs a certain amount of friction in the backend to develop its characteristic hook, which delivers maximum, explosive carry. As the boards in the front part of the lane dry up, the ball allows you to move systematically further inside and attack the pocket from a much deeper angle. It is very well suited to medium to dry conditions and an excellent choice if you are looking for a clean, responsive surface. Thanks to its forgiving nature on misses out, it should keep scores stable at a very high level even in the late stages of a tournament.