This Melee is a nice Jab in the face… First Impressions Now I get why Brunswick called the other Melee the Cross. With the strong heavy roll, it simulates a Cross while this pearlized version simulates a shorter, punchier Jab. Our Testers: Kerry Smith Stroker: 225 rpm PAP: 5 1/8 & 3/4 up Axis tilt: … Continue reading Brunswick Melee Jab Bowling Ball Review
This May Just be the Benchmark Nano… First Impressions With the amount of hook the Storm IQ Tour Nano offers, this may be the “hookingest” bowling ball to use the Nanotechnology cover. Our Testers: Tester #1 Shaun English – 230 avg Power Stroker: 405 rpm PAP: 4 5/8 & 1/4 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Nano Bowling Ball Review
14 vs 15 Pounds… Some time ago I wrote about 15 vs 16 pound bowling balls and the differences when dropping a pound. A majority of bowlers are throwing 15 pounds, with 16 pounds and then 14 pound equipment. It’s funny that years ago when 16 pound was the majority, it was thought to be … Continue reading 14 vs 15 Pound…What’s the Story
TamerBowling.com proudly sponsored the Pure It Pro Shop Event #3 at Cedar Lanes in Lebanon, PA on September 19, 20, and 21, 2014. As you may know, Pure It Pro Shop and Jeffrey Smith have partnered with TamerBowling.com to bring you the latest bowling ball reviews. They sponsor our efforts by providing bowling equipment and … Continue reading Tamer Bowling Sponsored Pure It Pro Shop Event #3
The Blur is Clear… First Impressions Nice controllable ball that is immensely useable…Yes! Our Testers: Coach T Tweener: 350 rpm PAP: 4 9/16 & 3/4 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 70 x 2.75 x 35 The layout was selected with Storm’s Vector Layout System (VLS). The ball was drilled for medium … Continue reading Columbia 300 Blur Hybrid Bowling Ball Review
What is the Crux of This? First Impressions Storm is going for a very aggressive top line ball. How usable will this be on a typical house shot? All I can tell you is it gets better the deeper you get! Our Testers: Jeremy Overdier Power Player: 400 rpm PAP: 5 & 0 up Axis … Continue reading Storm Crux Bowling Ball Review
Is This Ball Brutish Enough? First Impressions Brunswick is onto something here for bowlers looking for that medium to lighter house shot weapon. Our Testers: Brandon Hinderer Regional Brunswick Staffer Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 65 x 4.5 x 50 Test Patterns: … Continue reading Brunswick Brute Bowling Ball Review
One Intellectual Piece… First Impressions Brunswick hit the mark with the Mastermind Intellect! Yes, Goldilocks, this one is just right… Our Testers: Brandon Hinderer Regional Brunswick Staffer Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 65 x 4.5 x 50 Test Patterns: 41ft THS, 10:1, … Continue reading Brunswick Mastermind Intellect Bowling Ball Review
The Sinister is Evil! First Impressions The Sinister is going to be another hit for Roto Grip. It’s big hook and strength overpowers fresh oil patterns. Our Testers: Eric Erb is a top junior bowler in the PJBT (Pennsylvania Junior Bowlers Tournament) Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 4 3/4 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low-medium … Continue reading Roto Grip Sinister Bowling Ball Review
The Hysteria is Hysterical! First Impressions Amaaaazzziiinnnggg!!! Our Testers: Eric Erb is a top junior bowler in the PJBT (Pennsylvania Junior Bowlers Tournament) Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 4 3/4 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 40 x 4.75 x 50 Coach T is an awesome lefty bowler 🙂 Stroker: … Continue reading Roto Grip Hysteria Bowling Ball Review
This one is a Ringer for THS… First Impressions Brunswick is onto something here for bowlers looking for that medium to lighter house shot weapon. Our Testers: Kerry Smith Brandon Hinderer Regional Brunswick Staffer Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout:Â RICO with 5″ pin … Continue reading Brunswick Royal Blue Ringer Bowling Ball Review
Brunswick Goes Flip… First Impressions The Brunswick Fortera Exile is skid…and flip! Not much more to say in terms of first impressions. Our Testers: Brandon Hinderer is a PBA Member as well as Brunswick and Vise Staffer. Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: 10-15 degrees Axis rotation: >45 degrees … Continue reading Brunswick Fortera Exile Bowling Ball Review
This is a Melee for sure… First Impressions This is going to be a great piece from Brunswick. I like seeing low RG cores still around. Maybe it’s a bit selfish but I love the heavier roll these balls create and the Brunswick Melee Cross is no exception. Our Testers: Brandon Hinderer is a … Continue reading Brunswick Melee Cross Bowling Ball Review
Duuuudddeeee… First Impressions This DV8 Dude reminds me a lot of one of my favorite balls in terms of ball motion, the Storm Furious. A little more length and nice snappy punch on the backend.. Our Tester: Coach T Tweener: 350 rpm PAP: 4 9/16 & 3/8 up Layout: 40 x 5 x 40 Test … Continue reading DV8 Dude Bowling Ball Review
The Classic… First Impressions The Brunswick LT-48 offers very easy length with a predictable move off the spot. Our Tester: Coach T Tweener: 350 rpm PAP: 4 9/16 & 3/8 up Layout: 35 x 5 x 65 Test Pattern: 41ft THS, 12:1, 24ml Keep in mind that coverstock accounts for 70% of ball reaction, but … Continue reading Brunswick LT-48 Bowling Ball Review
Motiv Makes its Ascent to the Apex… Our tester: Brad Crouse is testing the Motiv Primal Rage. The young Crouse’s phenomenal bowling has helped him make Motiv’s Regional staff. The equipment was drilled by Jeffrey Smith at Pure It Pro Shop in Lebanon, PA. Power Tweener: 450 rpm Layout: 60 x 4.25 x 40 Test … Continue reading Motiv Ascent Apex Ball Review
The Mastermind is Master… First Impressions The Brunswick Mastermind is a beast. This ball does such a good job reading the midlane, it’s scary. Once it reads the midlane, it just trucks to the pocket giving the bowler an overwhelming confidence throwing this piece. Our Testers: Brandon Hinderer is a PBA Member as well as … Continue reading Brunswick Mastermind Bowling Ball Review
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’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
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
