Category Archives: Mid Control

Grouping of balls classified as Mid Control for your arsenal

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

Storm Hy-Road Max Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Max is bright. More importantly, it’s strong up front and smooth down lane. It’s unclear if the market will take to this or if it will go the way of the Hy-Road Solid and All Road. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron … Continue reading Storm Hy-Road Max 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

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

900 Global Zen Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe 900 Global Zen just might be the new benchmark ball. I can see it perfectly in the Mid Control slot. 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 … Continue reading 900 Global Zen Bowling Ball Review

Roto Grip Idol Synergy Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Roto Grip Idol Synergy is a pretty ball with a smooth benchmark like ball reaction. 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 … Continue reading Roto Grip Idol Synergy Bowling Ball Review

Hammer Web Tour Hybrid Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsWe wondered if Brunswick would be able to replicate Hammer’s original version and it looks like we won’t be disappointed. 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! James Kasee … Continue reading Hammer Web Tour Hybrid Bowling Ball Review

Brunswick Melee Jab Blood Red Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsIt has to be good, it’s a Melee Jab in Red. We love us some Melee Jab. 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! James Kasee (Righty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: … Continue reading Brunswick Melee Jab Blood Red Bowling Ball Review

Radical Bonus Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Radical Bonus looks their version of the Venom Shock, IQ Tour Nano, Web Tour, etc. Master control ball. 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! James Kasee (Righty)Style: … Continue reading Radical Bonus Bowling Ball Review

Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsIts an IQ Tour. Can it be bad? 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: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl Bowling Ball Review

Brunswick Igniter Solid Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Igniter Solid is smooth, round, and forward. 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! James Kasee (Righty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 425 rpmPAP 4 1/2 & 1/4 downAverage Speed: 19 … Continue reading Brunswick Igniter Solid Bowling Ball Review

900 Global Volt Solid Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Tennis Ball is in Full Effect… 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: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: … Continue reading 900 Global Volt Solid Bowling Ball Review

TAMER’S FAVORITE BOWLING BALLS 2019 – 2020: Mid Control

Welcome back. This time I want to talk about my favorites for 2019-2020 in the Mid Control category. This category is essentially your middle of the road benchmark. This could be the ball that tells you what’s going on with a pattern. It’s not too strong. It’s not too weak. It’s not too angular or … Continue reading TAMER’S FAVORITE BOWLING BALLS 2019 – 2020: Mid Control

Motiv Ripcord Flight Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsBaby Blue, looks cute. Works great in a defined window. 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: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Motiv Ripcord Flight Bowling Ball Review

Track Latitude Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsWas hoping this would be the new Triton Elite replacement. I’m not sure it quite hit the mark. 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! James Kasee (Righty)Style: Power … Continue reading Track Latitude Bowling Ball Review

Radical Squatch Hybrid Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsNothing but strikes folks, nothing but strikes. You might not be sure but it does the business anyway. 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: … Continue reading Radical Squatch Hybrid Bowling Ball Review

900 Global Honey Badger Extreme Solid vs Pearl

Comparing the Extreme Solid and Pearl is fairly straightforward with a couple of nuances in general. As mentioned previously, these balls are not designed for going sideways. They are on the smoother side. Sure some styles will see straighter and some will see more angular. But what I saw is a smooth reaction. With the … Continue reading 900 Global Honey Badger Extreme Solid vs Pearl

900 Global Honey Badger Extreme Bowling Ball Review

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! First ImpressionsThe Extreme Solid is a smooth very balanced ball. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 … Continue reading 900 Global Honey Badger Extreme Bowling Ball Review