All posts by Coach T

900 Global Afterburner Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Afterburner is going to be an underrated little star. 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: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 … Continue reading 900 Global Afterburner Bowling Ball Review

Storm Parallax Effect Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Storm Parallax felt pretty easy to throw on a house shot and surprisingly easy on the USBC Teams pattern. That certainly cant be a bad thing. There is something strangely unique which I will touch on later. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and … Continue reading Storm Parallax Effect Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Jackal Legacy vs Forge Flare Bowling Ball Review

I want to spend some time doing the inevitable comparison of the Motiv Jackal Legacy and Forge Flare. Both have the same Coercion™ MXC Solid Reactive cover. The Jackal continues with the Predator V2 core while the Forge continues with the Detonator core. I think both of these cores are quite good. The Forge Flare … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Legacy vs Forge Flare Bowling Ball Review

Storm Incite Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Incite feels very strong and very responsive. Is this really a Master Line 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! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 … Continue reading Storm Incite 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

Motiv Jackal Legacy Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsA Jackal called Legacy is not likely to disappoint and it does not. 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: Tweener, 2-HanderRPM: 375 rpm, 475 rpmPAP: … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Legacy Bowling Ball Review

900 Global Honey Badger Extreme Pearl 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 HB Extreme Pearl is a smooth clean pearl, very easy to throw. It’s almost a baby No Rules Pearl. Tamer … Continue reading 900 Global Honey Badger Extreme Pearl Bowling Ball Review

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

Alright by now you should have checked out several of my favorites for 2019-2020 and the new categorization that’s intended to help you create an arsenal. Today, I will be looking at my favorite Mid Late Category. This category is essentially the balls that are cleaner than your Mid Control balls and more angular, typically … Continue reading TAMER’S FAVORITE BOWLING BALLS 2019 – 2020: Mid Late

Storm Parallax vs Roto Grip Nuclear Cell

I wanted to take some time to look at the Storm Parallax and Roto Grip Nuclear Cell side by side as I mentioned them together in the first Parallax video. My first thought was that they are pretty close in use case, even if you might think the shapes are a bit different. These are … Continue reading Storm Parallax vs Roto Grip Nuclear Cell

900 Global Reality vs Motiv Forge Flare

We recently tested the Motiv Forge Flare, Storm Proton Physix, and now the 900 Global Reality. These are all strong pieces, 2 of them being asyms while the Forge Flare is a symmetric. Ultimately, they all seem to serve the same potential part of the bag based on what we’ve seen so we thought it … Continue reading 900 Global Reality vs Motiv Forge Flare

Storm Proton Physix vs 900 Global Reality

Today we bring you a comparison of 2 strong balls, the Storm Proton Physix and 900 Global Reality. First of all, both balls are coming out of Utah. Second, both are solid asymmetrics. Both balls fit in the strong defined arsenal category. That is the top ball in the bag. If you recall, that means … Continue reading Storm Proton Physix vs 900 Global Reality

900 Global Reality Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsWe are seeing a rash of big pieces and the 900 Global Reality is another good one. 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: … Continue reading 900 Global Reality 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

Roto Grip Rubicon Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Rubicon is a lot of ball. It could easily be a top line piece in my mind with a good amount of usability. Never feels like it’s going to blow through the spot. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget … Continue reading Roto Grip Rubicon Bowling Ball Review

Storm Dual Lock Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe International Storm Dual Lock is pretty. It does shape differently than the Snap Lock but has its own place. 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: … Continue reading Storm Dual Lock Bowling Ball Review

Storm Proton Physix vs Motiv Forge Flare

This comparison between the Proton Physix and Forge Flare is an intriguing one. On paper this shouldn’t make a lot of sense. However, how the balls behave in real life is the critical thing. In this case, there was no doubt the Storm Proton Physix was designed as the top dog, the ball that fits … Continue reading Storm Proton Physix vs Motiv Forge Flare

Two-Hand Transition Part 1

Alright so we are moving forward with this journey. I received lots of feedback, mostly supportive. As mentioned previously, injury has forced me to change things up. This is an opportunity to learn something new while also maintaining my skill level one-handed in case I would like to compete during the transition. And I think … Continue reading Two-Hand Transition Part 1