Storm Goes SuperSonIQ… First Impressions Clean easy length as you would expect. Strong move off the dry with a lumbering core motion. I want to see what the SonIQ can do but it’s really easy to get to the pocket. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 380 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: … Continue reading Storm SonIQ Bowling Ball Review
Motiv Done Good with the Shock Pearl… First Impressions The Venom Shock Pearl is all Motiv. It’s exactly what they get right. Smooth, controlled, heavy rolling, predictable. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 380 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Test Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Motiv Venom Shock Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Tank Rampage continues the old is new trend… First Impressions What can I say, the Tank Rampage is the latest urethane ball that is the rage. It is stronger than other urethane pieces we’ve thrown. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) … Continue reading Motiv Tank Rampage Bowling Ball Review
The Cannon is the Tag you want… First Impressions The Tag Cannon was very easy to throw on our typical medium house shot. It was a one man show! Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Test … Continue reading Motiv Tag Cannon Bowling Ball Review
The Pyramid Curses the pins… First Impressions This is the one. The Curse is my favorite Pyramid bowling ball thus far. Good length and a strong consistent move with the best drive through the pins of all the Pyramid balls we’ve tested so far. Excellent match up to our test pattern. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga … Continue reading Pyramid Curse Bowling Ball Review
The X factor… First Impressions Like I expected, the Pathogen X has easy length and flip down lane. For those who like the skid/flip reaction, I think this could be a killer, especially for summer THS where lower volumes typically prevail. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Speed/Rev Matched Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 … Continue reading Pyramid Pathogen X Bowling Ball Review
May The Force Be With You… First Impressions Alright, cheesy I know. The Pyramid Force is an easily readable heavy rolling ball. I had it drilled with a bit of a specialty layout and it does exactly what I hoped. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Speed/Rev Matched Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 … Continue reading Pyramid Force Bowling Ball Review
The Torrent Flows… First Impressions The Storm Torrent makes a strong visible but smooth move to the pocket. Looks like a nice middle of the road benchmark type ball. Our Tester: Doug Scheidig RPM: 325 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 15.75 mph Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: medium Ball Weight: 15 pounds … Continue reading Storm Torrent Bowling Ball Review
This Octane Carbon Has Afterburners… First Impressions Even though we tried to slow this one down with layout, the Octane Carbon flips! At least for me, it has the sharpest flip I’ve experienced with any Motiv I’ve tested to date… Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: … Continue reading Motiv Octane Carbon Bowling Ball Review
The Antidote To Your House Shot Woes… First Impressions I don’t even have to say anything. It was onlookers who were completely wowed by the Pyramid Antidote ball reaction! Got down lane clean, hook, set and barrelled through the pins. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Speed/Rev Matched Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 … Continue reading Pyramid Antidote Bowling Ball Review
Will this Revolt Unite? First Impressions Uh…OK, the Motiv United Revolt is pretty darn strong. I personally haven’t thrown a Motiv ball this strong at the end of the pattern. I like it! Our Testers: Sean Jensen (Righty) RPM: 475 rpm PAP: 4 3/4; 3/8 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low … Continue reading Motiv United Revolt Bowling Ball Review
This is a Lock, for Sure… First Impressions We got a strong one here folks! This is another “oiler” that’s a super strong ball. The heavy roll is sure pretty. Our Testers: Bryan Hoffman (Righty) Style: Higher Tilt Stroker RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 4 1/4 & 1/8 down Average Speed: 17.5 mph (at release) Axis … Continue reading Storm Sure Lock Bowling Ball Review
What Tricks Can This Dare Devil Do… First Impressions The Dare Devil Trick rolls with a great shape. Hears to hoping it will be the next benchmark ball. Our Testers: Wayne “Guy” Porr (Righty) RPM: 625 rpm PAP: 5 1/2; 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: medium Ball … Continue reading Roto Grip Dare Devil Trick Bowling Ball Review
It’s Timeless.. First Impressions I’d like to say we were surprised by how much it hooks but it’s a Storm ball… Seems to have maximum efficiency through all phases meaning it hooks a ton. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Speed/Rev Matched Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.0 mph … Continue reading Storm Timeless Bowling Ball Review
Game Breaker 2 Continues Phenomenal Performance… First Impressions Yes, this Phenom Pearl is what I was looking for to compliment the MVP and Solid Gamebreaker 2! Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.0 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: … Continue reading Ebonite Game Breaker 2 Phenom Pearl Bowling Ball Review
I Think I’ve Seen a Ghost… First Impressions Cliches not withstanding, I can’t recall throwing a stronger ball with this much continuation downlane. There are other beasts out there and this one fits in with the elite few. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Ghost Bowling Ball Review
The Pathogen Has A Sickness… First Impressions The Pyramid Pathogen was stronger than I thought it would be with a delayed strong motion and surprisingly strong drive through the pins Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 390 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.0 mph (at release) Axis … Continue reading Pyramid Pathogen Bowling Ball Review
Pyramid Finds the Blueprint for a Benchmark… First Impressions OK, somewhat surprised. The Pyramid Blueprint is an impressive piece. Looks and acts like a benchmark ball that is actually very usable. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 390 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.0 mph (at release) … Continue reading Pyramid Blueprint Bowling Ball Review
Bring Out the Wrecking Ball… First Impressions Whoa…the Roto Grip Wreck-Em makes a huge move down lane. It’s clean and snappy. The ball is versatile and each bowler saw something a bit different than the other. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 390 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average … Continue reading Roto Grip Wreck-Em Bowling Ball Review
The Scandal Hits the Fan… First Impressions Yeah, the Hammer Scandal Pearl is the real deal. Really nice combination of coverstock to strong core that gives this ball a strong boomy move with a great motion through the pins. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 … Continue reading Hammer Scandal Pearl Bowling Ball Review
