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Asymmetric Judge Core shared with the solid Judge for high flare and shape Witness Pearl Reactive cover at a 1500-grit polish for length and a sharp backend The cleaner, more angular asymmetric for medium to heavy oil and transition","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"SWAG"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"SWAG Witness Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"SWAG Judge Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Asymmetrical Core"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.49"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".052"},{"key":"Mass Bias Strength","value":".019"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"5 - 6 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"1500 Grit Polish"},{"key":"Scent","value":"None"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Medium - Heavy Oil"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"High Performance Bowling Balls, SWAG Advanced Tech"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Black, Green, Purple"}],"variants":[{"sku":"SWGJUP16","gtin":"650079849972","label":"16LB","price":184.95,"stock":5,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"SWGJUP15","gtin":"650079849965","label":"15LB","price":184.95,"stock":78,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"SWGJUP14","gtin":"650079849958","label":"14LB","price":184.95,"stock":60,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"SWGJUP13","gtin":"650079849941","label":"13LB","price":184.95,"stock":8,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95},{"sku":"SWGJUP12","gtin":"650079849934","label":"12LB","price":184.95,"stock":4,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":289.95}],"options":[{"name":"Drilling Protection","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"Yes - Covers Cracking During Ball Drilling","price":4.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"Decline Protection","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":null},{"name":"Extra 365 Warranty Coverage","type":"multiple_choice","price":null,"choices":[{"label":"Yes - Add 365 Warranty Coverage","price":5.95,"price_type":"quantity_based"},{"label":"Decline 365 Warranty Coverage","price":null,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"required":false,"price_type":null},{"name":"Specific Requests","type":"custom_text","price":null,"choices":[],"required":false,"price_type":"quantity_based"}],"images":[{"alt":"SWAG-JUDGE-PEARL-800-JULY2025","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SWAG-JUDGE-PEARL-800-JULY2025.webp"},{"alt":"SWAG-JUDGE-PEARL-CORE-800-JULY2025","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SWAG-JUDGE-PEARL-CORE-800-JULY2025.webp"},{"alt":"SWAG-JUDGE-PEARL-CORE-LIGHT-800-JULY2025","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SWAG-JUDGE-PEARL-CORE-LIGHT-800-JULY2025.webp"}],"release_date":null,"description":"The Judge Core With Clean, Backend Motion\n\nAbout the Judge Pearl\n\nThe SWAG Judge Pearl takes the asymmetric power of the Judge and wraps it in a cleaner, more angular package. It pairs the same asymmetric Judge Core with the Witness Pearl Reactive coverstock, so it saves more energy through the front of the lane and makes a stronger, sharper move off the spot on medium to heavy oil and transition.\n\nThe Judge Pearl is what you reach for when the Judge starts reading a touch early. The pearl cover at a 1500-grit polish lets the ball get down the lane cleaner, then the strong asymmetric core stores that energy for a more pronounced backend. It is the same trusted verdict as the Judge, delivered with more downlane shape.\n\nUnderstanding the SWAG Judge Asymmetric Core and SWAG Witness Pearl Reactive\n\nSWAG built the Judge Pearl for a cleaner, more angular look from the proven Judge core. Specifically, the asymmetric Judge Core posts a 2.49 RG, a strong .052 differential, and a .019 intermediate differential for high flare and a defined breakpoint, while the Witness Pearl cover at a 1500-grit polish reads later than the solid Judge and stores energy for a sharper move down lane. As a result, it gives you strong, angular backend motion on medium to heavy oil and transition. The full specifications are listed below.\n\nA Strong Asymmetric Block Shared With the Judge\n\nAt the heart of the Judge Pearl is the same asymmetric Judge Core used in the solid Judge. At 15 lb it measures a 2.49 RG, a strong .052 differential, and a .019 intermediate differential, a combination that produces high track flare and a defined, continuous breakpoint. The strong differential clears oil while the intermediate differential adds a clear asymmetric shape at the spot.\n\nPairing this core with a pearl cover is what gives the Judge Pearl its identity: the same flare and asymmetric shape as the Judge, but with the energy held later for a more angular finish. Because it is asymmetric, your pro shop can tune the layout to control exactly how early and how sharp the ball plays.\n\nA Pearl Reactive Cover for Length and a Sharper Backend\n\nThe Judge Pearl wraps that core in SWAG's Witness Pearl Reactive coverstock at a 1500-grit polish. The pearl additive and polished surface let the ball conserve energy through the front of the lane, so it gets down cleaner than the solid Judge and then makes a stronger, more angular move off the friction.\n\nThat clean read and sharp backend make the Judge Pearl the transition partner to the Judge: when the solid version starts to read too early on a drying lane, the Judge Pearl pushes through the heads and saves its energy for the pins. Leave it at the box polish for length and angle, or take the surface down at your pro shop for an earlier, smoother read.\n\nJudge Pearl Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Tournament Players: An asymmetric pearl that conserves energy for a strong, angular backend on medium to heavy oil and transition\n\n✓Higher-Rev Bowlers: The strong Judge core and clean pearl cover reward revs with a sharp, continuous move off the spot\n\n✓Tweener and Speed-Dominant Styles: Cleaner length through the fronts with the flare and shape of a high-performance asymmetric\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: The angular, later-reading complement to the earlier-rolling solid Judge\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Strong, aggressive motion: This is a high-flare piece built for traction. If you want a controlled, lower-hook reaction, a lower-differential ball will suit you better.\n\n·Ships polished: The 1500 Grit Polish finish runs clean and long out of the box. For an earlier read on heavier oil, take the surface down at your pro shop.\n\n·Asymmetric layout sensitivity: Layout choices shift the reaction more than on a symmetric ball. Match the pin and mass bias to your game with your pro shop.\n\n·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.\n\n·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.\n\n·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.\n\nBowlersMart Tips: Where the Judge Pearl Fits in Your SWAG Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the SWAG lineup, the Judge Pearl is the cleaner, more angular version of the Judge. Throw the solid Judge on fresh medium to heavy oil, then move to the Judge Pearl as the lane transitions and you want more length and a sharper backend. Above both sits the Judgement Hybrid for the heaviest fresh oil.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 1500-grit polish gives the Judge Pearl its clean length and angular backend. Take the surface down with a lower-grit pad for an earlier, smoother read on more oil, or keep it polished for maximum length when the lanes dry. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the Witness Pearl cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. Keeping the cover fresh preserves the clean length and sharp backend that define the Judge Pearl.\n\nEarn points on every SWAG purchase through the Striking Rewards loyalty program. Every ball you add to your arsenal builds toward your next reward.\n\nShop With Confidence at BowlersMart\n\nThe SWAG Judge Pearl Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized SWAG dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year SWAG warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.\n\nWeight\nRadius of Gyration (RG)\nDifferential\nMass Bias\n\n16 lbs\n2.51\n.047\n.015\n\n15 lbs\n2.49\n.052\n.019\n\n14 lbs\n2.54\n.049\n.016\n\n13 lbs\n2.57\n.050\n.014\n\n12 lbs\n2.58\n.016\nN/A","policies":[{"text":"Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.","title":"Shipping","source_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/shipping-information/"},{"text":"In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. 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