SWAG Black Dragon Pearl Bowling Ball

Superior Performance Line

The Black Dragon, gone pearl. Same heavy core, cleaner fronts, stronger backend.

  • Dragon Asymmetric Core (Asymmetric), .018 mass bias
  • Scorch Pearl coverstock
  • 1500 Grit Polished box finish, built for medium to heavy fresh oil
  • Weights 16 – 12 pounds, USBC approved

15lb specs: RG 2.48 | Diff .054 | MB .018 · MSRP $159.95 · Available through partner retailers

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Superior Performance Line

Black Dragon Pearl

The Black Dragon, gone pearl. Same heavy core, cleaner fronts, stronger backend.

The Black Dragon became a favorite so fast it was hard to keep in stock. Its partner, the Black Dragon Pearl, wraps the same proven Dragon core in the pearl version of the Scorch cover.

With a bold red hue touched with darkness and the iconic Dragon logo, the Black Dragon Pearl slices through the lane with ease from nearly any angle. It continues the legacy of the Black Dragon and sets a new standard for the Superior line.

Who It Is Built For

Match It To Your Game

Speed Dominant (Speed > Revs)

The Black Dragon Pearl gives higher-speed players consistent backend motion. Its Dragon core (2.48 RG, .054 diff, .018 MB) delivers power usually found in higher-priced balls, and the Scorch Pearl cover adds backend strength and control for lower-rev players who want a dependable, predictable read.

Balanced (Speed = Revs)

Balanced players stay with the Pearl longer than other strong balls in league, thanks to its strong backend, control, and hitting power on heavy oil. The Scorch Pearl cover and Dragon core adapt to different angles as the lanes change, so you keep your go-to ball even on fresh.

Rev Dominant (Revs > Speed)

The Dragon core mirrors a symmetric shape with a larger intermediate differential, the balance rev players want without the over-forward roll of dramatic asymmetric cores. The pearl formula adds confidence in transition and at deeper angles, control and predictability with big-core power.

The Asymmetric Core

Dragon Asymmetric Core

The Black Dragon Pearl runs the same proven Dragon Asymmetric Core that made the original a benchmark. At 15 lb it measures 2.48 RG, .054 differential, and a .017 mass bias, a strong asymmetric shape with power usually reserved for higher-priced balls.

The Dragon core mirrors the overall shape of a symmetric core while carrying a larger intermediate differential, so it delivers heavy hitting power with a smooth, predictable roll, and behind a pearl cover it does it further down the lane.

2.48
RG (15lb)
.054
Diff (15lb)
.018
MB (15lb)
Black Dragon Pearl core: SWAG Dragon Asymmetric Core

The Coverstock

Scorch Pearl

Scorch Pearl is the pearlized version of the Dragon line’s cover. The pearl cleans the ball through the front and pushes its energy downlane, giving the Black Dragon Pearl length and a stronger, more defined backend than the solid.

At a 1500 grit polish it slices the lane from virtually any angle, versatile enough to answer when the solid Black Dragon starts to read a touch early. It is the perfect partner to the original. USBC approved.

Product Details

Tech Specs

PerformanceSuperior Performance Line
CoreDragon Asymmetric Core
CoverstockScorch Pearl
Cover TypePearl Reactive
Finish1500 Grit Polished
Weights16 – 12 Pounds
ColorRed / Black
Best OnMedium to Heavy Fresh Oil
Flare PotentialHigh 5-6 Inches
SPECS 16lb 15lb 14lb 13lb 12lb
RG 2.50 2.48 2.53 2.56 2.58
DIFF .048 .054 .050 .049 .016
MB .016 .018 .016 .015 N/A

Measured specifications by ball weight. MB = mass bias (asymmetric weights only).

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Ball Care

Keep It Lethal

  • Wipe the cover with a microfiber towel between shots and clean it with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session.
  • The box finish is 1500 grit polished. Refresh the polish when the ball starts to read early or lose length, and leave surface changes to your pro shop.
  • The Black Dragon Pearl is sold undrilled. Have it drilled by a certified pro shop and match the layout to your game.

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Sold undrilled through authorized SWAG partner retailers. USBC approved for sanctioned competition.