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New Storm Equipment – Optimus and Hy-Road Solid!

The secret is out. Storm is releasing two new pieces for the summer, the brand new Optimus and a solid Hy-Road. Storm Optimus The new Storm Optimus is in the Master line. Starting with the known entity, Storm once again uses the pearlized R2X reactive cover. This is the same cover on the Marvel Pearl … Continue reading New Storm Equipment – Optimus and Hy-Road Solid!

Motiv Covert Revolt Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Motiv’s Covert Revolt is Overt in its Intentions… First Impressions The Motiv Covert Revolt is a juggernaut based on what we saw. Great overall motion and strength. While the ball’s looks are understated, its intentions are clearly to make a big move and destroy pins. Some bowlers are going to have fun with this piece. … Continue reading Motiv Covert Revolt Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Motiv Venom Shock Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Is Motiv’s new ball Shocking? This is an interesting piece that looks to possibly be one of the most versatile in Motiv’s current line up. The Venom Shock offers a predictable ball motion and driller friendly layout possibilities. We had a chance to test a pin up and pin down version and the results were … Continue reading Motiv Venom Shock Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Motiv Primal Rage Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Motiv is Primal… The Motiv Primal Rage has been a raging success for Motiv and it’s understandable. Motiv is now on the PBA Tour and has gotten some good young guns sponsored. Now they’ll have to perform on the house shots out there for us everyday Joes. Our tester: Brad Crouse is testing the Motiv … Continue reading Motiv Primal Rage Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Roto Grip Hyper Cell Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Roto Grip brings back the Nucleus core and puts it in the MicroBite cover. This is one beast of a core and it’s return is fitting. First Impressions I’m thinking this is definitely the strongest bowling ball I personally have. I’m going to need some oil or play deeper to keep this ball in play. … Continue reading Roto Grip Hyper Cell Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Storm IQ Tour Fusion Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

The Hybrid Hits the Mark Again!     Remember that coverstock accounts for 70% of ball reaction, but the core will create the dynamic shape. Your drilling will alter the shape to suit your game and conditions you bowl on. Our tester: Tweener: Randy Kenny (375 rpm) 60 x 3 3/8 x 30 Randy is … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Fusion Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Storm Byte Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Does The Bark Match the Byte? Our testers: Layne Sandt (425 rpm) Brad Crouse (450 rpm) Lee Sandt of BowlerX drilled our test equipment. Layne’s layout is intended to get into a medium roll with a slower transition and high track flare potential.  For Brad, his layout will allow for more of a skid snap … Continue reading Storm Byte Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

Storm Reign On Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

The CAM core continues its Reign… Now with the venerable R2S Hybrid cover of Hy-Road infamy, The Reign On splashes onto the scene. Our testers: Layne Sandt (425 rpm) Brad Crouse (450 rpm) Lee Sandt of BowlerX drilled our test equipment. Layne’s layout is intended to get into a medium roll with a slower transition … Continue reading Storm Reign On Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

DV8 Brutal Nightmare Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis

This thing is definitely Brutal!!! Our tester: Michael Raquidan (450 rpm) We used a pin down layout for the DV8 Brutal Nightmare 30 x 4 x 80. This will allow a earlier read to control the midlane while allowing a booming continuous backend arc. 80 degrees VAL angle is really meant to slow the transition … Continue reading DV8 Brutal Nightmare Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis