Category Archives: Digitrax Analysis

Storm Phaze 4 Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsA Phaze with R2S stateside finally, this is probably what many wished the original was. Time to see if it differentiates itself from the other stuff in the catalog. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro … Continue reading Storm Phaze 4 Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Iron Forge Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Motiv Iron Forge left a really good first impression. Looks like a potential house shot beauty and I expect it to be good on sport as well. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop. Talk to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: … Continue reading Motiv Iron Forge Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Pride Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Motiv Pride looks to be just about the right fit in the benchmark slot. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 … Continue reading Motiv Pride Bowling Ball Review

900 Global Zen Master Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Zen Master is strong and versatile. It has the potential to be in the realm of worldbeaters like the Phaze II. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! … Continue reading 900 Global Zen Master Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Ripcord Velocity Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Motiv Ripcord Velocity is very comfortable and easy to throw. No surprises. It is what you expect it to be. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer … Continue reading Motiv Ripcord Velocity Bowling Ball Review

Roto Grip UFO Alert Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Roto Grip UFO Alert should be another popular shiny asym from the star brand but will it with the first UFO already discontinued? Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and … Continue reading Roto Grip UFO Alert Bowling Ball Review

Storm Dark Code Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsNot too much. Not too little. The Dark Code is juuusstt right. Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: … Continue reading Storm Dark Code Bowling Ball Review

900 Global Afterburner Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Afterburner is going to be an underrated little star. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 … Continue reading 900 Global Afterburner Bowling Ball Review

Roto Grip Rubicon UC2 Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsYes, I like what I’m seeing from the Rubicon UC2. This is a very clear and easy relative to the original Rubicon. Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer … Continue reading Roto Grip Rubicon UC2 Bowling Ball Review

Columbia 300 Take Down – Classic Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Columbia 300 Take Down still reminds me of what it was when it was released in 2013 as a smooth benchmark piece. Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! … Continue reading Columbia 300 Take Down – Classic Bowling Ball Review

Roto Grip Rubicon Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Rubicon is a lot of ball. It could easily be a top line piece in my mind with a good amount of usability. Never feels like it’s going to blow through the spot. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget … Continue reading Roto Grip Rubicon Bowling Ball Review

Storm Dual Lock Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe International Storm Dual Lock is pretty. It does shape differently than the Snap Lock but has its own place. Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: … Continue reading Storm Dual Lock Bowling Ball Review

Storm Proton Physix vs Motiv Forge Flare

This comparison between the Proton Physix and Forge Flare is an intriguing one. On paper this shouldn’t make a lot of sense. However, how the balls behave in real life is the critical thing. In this case, there was no doubt the Storm Proton Physix was designed as the top dog, the ball that fits … Continue reading Storm Proton Physix vs Motiv Forge Flare

Storm Fast Pitch vs Motiv Desert Tank Bowling Ball Review Comparison

The comparison of the Storm Fast Pitch and Motiv Desert Tank should be quite interesting to many folks interested in slotting something in the “specialty” part of the bag, like ball 6 in my arsenal building. These balls fall in the Urethane or urethane like craze. I tested the Storm Fast Pitch first and there’s … Continue reading Storm Fast Pitch vs Motiv Desert Tank Bowling Ball Review Comparison

Motiv Fatal Venom Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Fatal Venom looks good and made a great first impression. Is it too early to say this will make my bag? Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer … Continue reading Motiv Fatal Venom Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Forge Flare Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsFirst impression of the Forge Flare, why? Why make something so strong and when can I ever use this? Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: … Continue reading Motiv Forge Flare Bowling Ball Review

Layout Tutorial: Storm Physix Bowling Ball Review

Today we are adding a new video to our Tutorials. This one is about the impact of layouts. Briefly let’s discuss what affects ball motion. So what affects ball motion at a macro level? Assuming we are eliminate as many variables as possible, the surface of the ball affects 70% of the ball reaction while … Continue reading Layout Tutorial: Storm Physix Bowling Ball Review

Surface Tutorial: Motiv Trident Abyss Review

Welcome to our Tutorial Series. Today I want to cover surface changes and how they affect ball motion. This is part 2, using a strong ball, the Motiv Trident Abyss to show you the transition through surface changes. This is less about the ball and more about how strong asyms react to surface changes. As … Continue reading Surface Tutorial: Motiv Trident Abyss Review

Storm Drive Bowling Ball Review

Drive Your Own Way… First Impressions The Drive revs up nicely in the midlane and transitions smoothly to roll. There’s definitely control characteristics to this piece. Looks like a tournament ball… Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 380 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: … Continue reading Storm Drive Bowling Ball Review