Welcome everybody. Today, we have another round in the best of series, “Tamer’s favorites.” Since we get to bowl with many bowling balls, only some will make it to my personal favorites. This episode will cover 2018-2019 hybrid symmetrics. Again, this is a subjective opinion. It’s all about me. Who do you think you are, … Continue reading Tamer’s Favorite Bowling Balls 2018-2019 Hybrid Symmetrics
This time I want to share my personal favorites when it comes to Solid Symmetric balls. This is interesting as we see a wide variety of shapes in this category. Do you think you will be surprised at my personal favorites? Well let’s find out… #5 Ebonite Gamebreaker 2 This ball has been around forever, … Continue reading Tamer’s Favorite Solid Symmetric Bowling Balls 2018-2019
The Surprise Thrill… First Impressions Should a ball at this price point roll like this? Maybe but I can say the Thrill did offer a pleasant surprise. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test … Continue reading Motiv Thrill Bowling Ball Review
Welcome everybody. Today, I want to start a new series known as “Tamer’s favorites.” We test a lot of different balls and I frequently get asked what are my favorites. Today I wanted to share my top pearl asyms. We’ve talked a lot about how good pearl asyms have been to the point where people … Continue reading Tamer’s Favorite Pearl Asymmetric Bowling Balls 2018-2019
Elite is Back… First Impressions The Elite is back and holy cow I like the motion out of this ball! Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 … Continue reading Track Triton Elite Bowling Ball Review
Life is Savage… First Impressions The Savage Life is the real deal. Another winner from Columbia 300. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 x 40 Intent: … Continue reading Columbia 300 Savage Life Bowling Ball Review
Does the Venom Recoil? First Impressions We understood what we were seeing right away with the Venom Recoil. Really good match up for Bryan. It’s smooth. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: … Continue reading Motiv Venom Recoil Bowling Ball Review
The Halo Pearl Is An Angel… First Impressions We were expecting to really like the Halo Pearl and in the end, that’s pretty much what happened. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: … Continue reading Roto Grip Halo Pearl Bowling Ball Review
Super Chugs Through the Pins… First Impressions The Super Soniq is early, chuggy, and turns. The Centripetal HD Core always deserved a stronger cover. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds … Continue reading Storm Super Soniq Bowling Ball Review
Urethane With The Fever… First Impressions The Fever Pitch is a the skid flip of urethane. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 x 40 Intent: Medium/long … Continue reading Storm Fever Pitch Bowling Ball Review
The Golden Child Appears… First Impressions Add a little length and keep the already impressive Jackal Ghost shape…This should be pretty good. It feels like an asym Venom Shock Pearl. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 … Continue reading Motiv Golden Jackal Bowling Ball Review
Today we will focus on the new Storm Crux Prime and how surface affects ball motion on the house shot. Polished We started by shining the Crux Prime with Storm Xtra Shine. I could play the Crux going 6 to 3 up the boards but more typically about 12 to 7 or 8. Honestly, it … Continue reading Storm Crux Prime Surface Tutorial
It Is Your Destiny… First Impressions These Destiny balls offer awesome bang for the buck. These are 3 balls that could theoretically offer a complete arsenal for just about the price of one high end ball. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Ebonite Destiny Line Bowling Ball Review
I’m Making a Shiny Statement… First Impressions The Hammer Statement Pearl has a boxing glove looking core shape and it’s apropos as this along with the Solid really punch their weight. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low … Continue reading Hammer Statement Pearl Bowling Ball Review
I’m Making a Statement… First Impressions The Hammer Statement definitely made one. Its strong all around. Good traction, strong in the midlane, strong downlane. No shying away from making a huge piece. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: … Continue reading Hammer Statement Bowling Ball Review
The Crux at its Prime… First Impressions The Crux Prime is a heavy forward rolling piece we’re used to seeing in the Roto Grip lineup. We’re going to like this one. This may be the the worthy successor to the Alpha Crux. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & … Continue reading Storm Crux Prime Bowling Ball Review
It’s Forged in Fire… First Impressions The Motiv Forge is the heavy rolling, heavier oil ball they say it is. Another one Motiv got right. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 Axis rotation: 60 Test Equipment: … Continue reading Motiv Forge Bowling Ball Review
The Choice Comes in Pearl.. First Impressions The Choice Pearl left an indelible mark for all of us. Each bowler really liked it and that’s a good sign when a ball is that versatile. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) … Continue reading Ebonite Choice Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Chaos Returns.. First Impressions Wasn’t sure what to expect but the Chaos is pretty much a beast. Really strong roll and surprising backend. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds … Continue reading Columbia 300 Chaos Bowling Ball Review
The Precision Gets Stronger.. First Impressions Not flashy but a good balanced solid asym that offers nice overall smooth motion. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 … Continue reading Track Precision Solid Bowling Ball Review
