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Will the Gas Mask Core Ever Die??? Our tester: Tweener: Coach T (350 rpm) We used a pin down layout for the Hammer Jet Black Taboo. I was looking for a smoother reaction off the spot. This 45 x 4.25 x 70 should get into a roll with medium speed and transition on the smoother … Continue reading Hammer Jet Black Taboo Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
This one Vows to turn the corner Our tester: Stroker: Larry Salvati (255 rpm) We used a pin up layout for the Columbia Vow to compliment the expected ball reaction. The 5 inch pin will offer medium flare for a later breakpoint. It will get into a medium to late roll with a medium transition. … Continue reading Columbia 300 Vow Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Will this one Reign? Our testers: Stroker: Eric Deaton (275 rpm) Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Power Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. We used a pin up layout for the Storm Reign of Power, knowing how aggressive it is out of box. … Continue reading Storm Reign of Power Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Shinkansen! Our testers: Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. We are reviewing the 900 Global Bullet Train courtesy of Buffa Bowling. This is a fairly typical pin down layout. This will allow the ball to transition smoothly … Continue reading 900 Global Bullet Train Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
So here we are again. I’ve taken my time to write about this as I am still hesitant. “Cautiously optimistic” would be the appropriate description of my feelings. How did we get here? Part 1. I started the story that originally started in 2009 (with pictures!!!). Part 2. I further discussed the issue with many … Continue reading Bicep Injury…Visit to “Sweet Lou”
Normal Function Disrupted Our testers: Stroker: Eric Deaton (275 rpm) Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Cranker: Sean Patterson (565 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. This pin up layout is fairly typical and generally allows for a ball that gets into … Continue reading Roto Grip Disturbed Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
A Wicked Soul! Our testers: Stroker: Eric Deaton (275 rpm) Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Cranker: Sean Patterson (565 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. This pin down layout is fairly typical and generally allows for medium transition to roll with slower, … Continue reading Roto Grip Defiant Soul Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Perfectly in Sync… 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 testers: Stroker: Eric Deaton (275 rpm) Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Cranker: Sean Patterson … Continue reading Storm Sync Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Another Benchmark? 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 testers: Cranker: Sean Patterson (565 rpm) Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) 25 x 3 5/8 x 30 Stroker: Larry Salvati … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Pearl Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Will it Shatter the Pins? 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: Coach T (Tweener, 350 rpm) : 80 x 5 x 70 This layout is intended to … Continue reading Roto Grip Shatter Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
You Will Feel the Hook! Buy the Brunswick Aura Bowling Ball from Bowling.com! 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: Michael Raquidan (~450 rpm) Layout: 50×3.5×75 PAP: 4 … Continue reading Brunswick Aura Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
If You Like Backend Motion, This One Is Really Mean Buy the Brunswick Meanstreak Bowling Ball from Bowling.com! 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: Michael Raquidan (~450 … Continue reading Brunswick Meanstreak Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Previously, I had discussed my personal injury. Unfortunately, it has kept me relatively uncompetitive for the last 3 years. I thought I had done everything the doctors and therapists said, yet here we go again. My saga has taken a turn for the worse. It seems I have likely torn my bicep again. Not even … Continue reading Bicep Injury…Part 3
The Lucid Clearly Hooks! Buy the Storm Lucid Bowling Ball from Bowling.com! 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 testers: Cranker (Sean Patterson, 565 rpm) : 60 x … Continue reading Storm Lucid Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
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The Tropical Breeze offers a leisurely stroll… The Storm Tropical Breeze Hybrid goes through our recent ball review testing. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. I had the pleasure of testing this ball … Continue reading Storm Tropical Breeze Hybrid Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Is This Ball Deranged? The Roto Grip Berserk is the latest ball to go through our battery of tests. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. I had the pleasure of testing this ball … Continue reading Roto Grip Berserk Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
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Yes, this is a Urethane ball Next up for testing, the Brunswick Karma Urethane. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. Probably for urethane, the coverstock will even account for more of the ball … Continue reading Brunswick Karma Urethane Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
The one with the (triple) “X” Factor… Our next test is of the Brunswick Nexxxus f(P+S) or the “triple x”. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the core characteristics and drilling will dictate the shape of the reaction. Michael Raquidan is our tester this time … Continue reading Brunswick Nexxxus f(P+S) Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
