Bowling ball reviews
First ImpressionsI think Storm has finally given us a true partner for the Phaze II. if you like what we do, please click that subscribe and notification button, check us out on socials and patreon Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 365 rpmPAP: 5 1/8 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest … Continue reading Storm Phaze II Pearl
First ImpressionsThe Nebula is long and sharp as Motiv says but there’s more to it than meets the eye and that’s where it gets more interesting. Tyler Church (Righty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 425 rpmPAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 upAverage Speed: 19 mph (at release)Axis tilt: medAxis rotation: mediumTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 5 x 45 Tamer Elbaga … Continue reading Motiv Nebula
First ImpressionsThe 900 Global Viking is a very nice new option from SPI in that mid defined shiny asym part of the bag, brings vibes of the Attention Star and Origin. It also appears to bring the traditional 900 Global shape to the table. Tyler Church (Righty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 425 rpmPAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 … Continue reading 900 Global Viking
First ImpressionsWe’ve loved the Jackal Ghost and seen many a Primal work well, where does the Primal Ghost fit? Well let’s try to figure that out. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 365 rpmPAP: 5 1/8 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 4 x 20 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: … Continue reading Motiv Primal Ghost
First ImpressionsThe Shadow Tank is the first 78D ball I can see using like the GOAT that will remain unnamed. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 365 rpmPAP: 5 1/8 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 4 x 20 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & … Continue reading Motiv Shadow Tank
First ImpressionsThe Raptor Reign looks like it’s going to be a very usable ball considering it’s overall strength. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 365 rpmPAP: 5 1/8 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 5 x 45 Tyler Church (Righty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 425 rpmPAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 … Continue reading Motiv Raptor Reign
First ImpressionsThe Rock Star Amped is another pearl symmetric in the SPI lineup but unclear how it differentiates itself to make it a must have. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 365 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 … Continue reading Roto Grip Rock Star Amped
First ImpressionsWhadaya know, Storm releases a new big asymmetric solid and it rolls like a big strong asymmetric solid. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 365 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 45 x 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & … Continue reading Storm Equinox Solid
First ImpressionsThe RST Hyperdrive Pearl was a tremendous pleasant surprise. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 365 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: highAxis rotation: … Continue reading Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Pearl
First ImpressionsThe Ember is also a nice looking ball like the Cove and offers a little bit more oomph. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 … Continue reading 900 Global Ember
First ImpressionsThe Cove is pretty on the shelf and pretty on the lanes. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis … Continue reading 900 Global Cove
First ImpressionsThe Gremlin has a catchy name but I’m not sure it’s as menacing as the name implies. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 … Continue reading Roto Grip Gremlin
First ImpressionsThe Steel Forge impressed everyone. Will it step on the toes of the Evoke Hysteria? Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage … Continue reading Motiv Steel Forge
First ImpressionsThe first look at the Stealth Mode, it kind of reminds me of the GameBreaker line. Middle of the road versatile piece. Jason Boyer (Lefty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 470 rpmPAP: 4 5/8 & 0Average Speed: 19.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: mediumAxis rotation: mediumTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 55 x 4.75 x 35 “Keep in mind that … Continue reading Track Stealth Mode
First ImpressionsOur first look shows off a strong heavy rolling Paragon Shadow that will clearly like some volume. Jason Boyer (Lefty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 470 rpmPAP: 4 5/8 & 0Average Speed: 19.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: mediumAxis rotation: mediumTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 55 x 4.75 x 35 “Keep in mind that coverstock accounts for 70% of … Continue reading Track Paragon Shadow
First ImpressionsI’ve wanted to try the Hammer Black Widow 3.0 for a long while and finally decided to go for it. Typical Black Widow behavior and that’s not a bad thing. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x … Continue reading Hammer Black Widow 3.0
First ImpressionsVery pleasant surprise, all testers were quite impressed by this one. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at … Continue reading Motiv Supra Clutch Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsStorm releases a new pearl Hyroad called the HyRoad 40, this time with the new cover we just saw on the Equinox. Really curious if Storm has possibly revived the old HyRoad pearl look on modern conditions. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis … Continue reading Storm HyRoad 40
First ImpressionsThe Ion Pro Solid brings back old school Storm motion. Long and strong. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 4 x 40 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at … Continue reading Storm Ion Pro Solid
First ImpressionsAh, from the jump, the motion of the 900 Global Origin Ex is simply lovely. Racing fans will get this. 😉 Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 45 x 4.5 x 40 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: … Continue reading 900 Global Origin Ex Bowling Ball Review
