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I’m a little Paranoid…Chronically First Impressions The Chronic Paranoia had a smooth controlled roll. Looks like a benchmark type ball. Predictable, predictable, predictable. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: medium 17 300s, 5 800s Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) … Continue reading Motiv Chronic Paranoia Bowling Ball Review
The Cobra Has The Venom Downlane… First Impressions The Venom Cobra was right in the house shot sweet spot. You don’t have to fight to get downlane and it makes a strong move to the pocket. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) … Continue reading Motiv Venom Cobra Bowling Ball Review
The Trident is Poseidon’s Weapon of Choice… First Impressions The Motiv Trident is the best of both worlds…not too smooth, not too snappy…Just right! Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: medium 17 300s, 5 800s Tamer Elbaga … Continue reading Motiv Trident Bowling Ball Review
This One Will Strike Fear in the Competition… First Impressions The Motiv Primal Fear…It’s beautiful, it clears, it clobbers the pocket. Excellent blend of clean and strength down lane without being a true skid/flip reaction, which is a great thing in my book. Our Tester: Greg Bickta RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up … Continue reading Motiv Primal Fear Bowling Ball Review
The Jackal is Revived… First Impressions The Motiv Jackal LE (Limited Edition) is the alpha dog in Motiv’s lineup, no doubt about it. Get inside and wheel if you have hand. This thing will hook. Our Tester: Greg Bickta RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium … Continue reading Motiv Jackal LE Limited Edition Bowling Ball Review
Phaze II…Take Two…Uh New Show First Impressions The Storm Phaze II is a BIG ball. Very responsive to friction. This thing definitely makes the turn. Our Tester: Tamer Elbaga RPM: 350 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Thanks to Limerick Bowl in Limerick, … Continue reading Storm Phaze II Bowling Ball Review
Are you a Fanatic? First Impressions The Brunswick Fanatic is visually a pretty ball. It looks to fill the middle of the road versatile ball slot that you need in the bag. This is a pretty good attempt at that goal. And this core has some good heritage… Our Tester: Brandon Hinderer is a PBA … Continue reading Brunswick Fanatic Bowling Ball Review
Is the BTU Truly Better Than Urethane? First Impressions Yes, the Brunswick Fanatic BTU is better than urethane. It will be easy to see why. Our Tester: Brandon Hinderer is a PBA Member as well as Brunswick and Vise Staffer. Power Player: 425 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: 10-15 degrees Axis … Continue reading Brunswick Fanatic BTU Bowling Ball Review
This Strategy is a Winner… First Impressions The Brunswick Mastermind Strategy… I have to say I totally did not expect this ball to be as clean up front and as potent down lane as it was and as usable on the house shot. Holy Moly! The thing is just so continuous through the pins. This … Continue reading Brunswick Mastermind Strategy Bowling Ball Review
The Only Rule is Hook It… First Impressions The Roto Grip No Rules is definitely a strong ball but yet still has a good amount of energy retention. It’s like a performance snow tire. It has tons of grip but lots of performance as well. Our Tester: Doug Scheidig RPM: 325 rpm PAP: 5 & … Continue reading Roto Grip No Rules Bowling Ball Review
This DV8 shows off it’s Freaky Side… First Impressions Seriously… The DV8 Freakshow is one big ball. This thing covers some crazy boards and reacts quickly off the dry. Our Tester: Greg Ostrander RPM: 550 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Grudge Hybrid Pin up: 65 x 5.25 … Continue reading DV8 Freakshow Bowling Ball Review
The Pearl is the Real Deviant! First Impressions The DV8 Deviant Pearl seems so much more ball than the original Deviant was, is this really in the same family?? The original Deviant is “reserved” compared to this one. Our Tester: Greg Ostrander RPM: 550 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low Axis … Continue reading DV8 Deviant Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Vandal Smash! First Impressions The DV8 Vandal Smash can be summed up in a few words. Versatile, reasonably smooth, and can handle more volume than the original Vandal. Our Tester: Greg Ostrander RPM: 550 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Grudge Hybrid Pin up: 65 x 5.25 … Continue reading DV8 Vandal Smash Bowling Ball Review
This one holds a big Grudge! First Impressions The DV8 Grudge Hybrid is definitely a strong ball that adds a massive backend move compared to the original Grudge. This is definitely a lot of ball. DV8 set out to provide more backend than the original Grudge and they definitely succeeded. Our Tester: Greg Ostrander RPM: … Continue reading DV8 Grudge Hybrid Bowling Ball Review
3..2..1..Go! First Impressions Is this a Storm Furious??? The Storm Rocket Ship has added a smooth, moderately strong option to the Rocket line. I like it. Our Tester: Rick Graham RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 4 3/4 & 1/ 2 up Axis tilt: high Axis rotation: high Rocket Ship Layout: 40 x 3.75 x 40 Snap … Continue reading Storm Rocket Ship and Snap Lock Bowling Ball Review
The New Lock Definitely Snaps… First Impressions The Snap Lock looks like the real deal in terms of being a really strong ball. Man does this thing move and cover some boards. I can see why Storm released this ball stateside. Our Testers: Sean Jensen RPM: 400 rpm PAP: 5 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: … Continue reading Storm Snap Lock Bowling Ball Review
The Storm Match and Match Pearl are on Fire… First Impressions It’s hard to imagine these balls would do what they do but the Storm Match and Match Pearl roll so strong they almost seem like they are strong asymmetrical balls! That would offer unbelievable value in entry level pricing… Our Testers: Sean Jensen RPM: … Continue reading Storm Match and Match Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Amazing Duo… First Impressions The Roto Grip Haywire and Hy-Wire are absolutely fantastic balls, no doubt about it! Haywire is the strong ball that still makes a big move and the Hy-Wire is so versatile. These are balls that read the midlane and late midlane, respectively, but still transition strongly with strong moves on … Continue reading Roto Grip Hy-Wire and Haywire Bowling Ball Review
Swerve FX is Smooth… Raw Urge is the Real Deal… Our Tester: DJ Zombro Jr Power Player: 350 rpm PAP: 4 5/8 & 5/8 up Thanks to Jeffrey Smith of Pure It Pro Shop, Lebanon, PA. Thanks to Cedar Lanes in Lebanon, PA. Test Pattern: 41ft medium THS
It’s Baaaaack…. Our Tester: Brandon Hinderer is a PBA Member as well as Brunswick and Vise Staffer. Power Player: 425 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: 10-15 degrees Axis rotation: >45 degrees Thanks to Jeffrey Smith of Pure It Pro Shop, Lebanon, PA. Thanks to Cedar Lanes in Lebanon, PA. Test Pattern: … Continue reading Brunswick Danger Zone Vintage Bowling Ball Review
