Bowling ball reviews
Well, the secret is out! Storm has announced the equipment they will release on July 10, 2012. There will be two balls in the Master Line, one new ball in the Thunder Line, and then a new spare ball. So here you go. First up are the IQ and IQ Tour Edition which are new … Continue reading New Storm Equipment for Summer 2012
Is this the one to finally replace the Hy-Road??? Today, we’re reviewing the Storm Crossroad. 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. The test piece was drilled 70x5x40. Generally speaking, this will delay the … Continue reading Storm Crossroad Bowling Ball Review
A Modern Benchmark… This time, we test the Storm Modern Marvel. 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. The test piece was drilled 60x5x80. Generally speaking, this will delay the roll and have a … Continue reading Storm Modern Marvel Bowling Ball Review
Storm’s “HD” ball… Our latest test is the new Storm Vivid bowling ball. 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. The test piece was drilled 75×5.5×40. Generally speaking, this will delay the roll and … Continue reading Storm Vivid Bowling Ball Review
On the Fringe… The Storm Manic and Fringe will be released on May 8th. (Storm recently changed this to May 22nd) We had the opportunity to test the new Storm Fringe bowling ball before it hit the market. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account for 70% of ball reaction while the … Continue reading Storm Fringe Bowling Ball Review
How Manic??? The Storm Manic and Fringe will be released on May 8th. (Storm recently changed this to May 22nd) Today, we test the new Storm Manic bowling ball. Luckily we were able to get our hands on this ball prior to the release date. As usual, keep in mind that the coverstock will account … Continue reading Storm Manic Bowling Ball Review
Best of (current Brunswick) Breed? Our latest tester, Joe Ciach, is testing the Brunswick Nexxus f(P+R) solid bowling ball. Joe has an impressive and very long resume including 9-time Team Canada Member. He was the 2010 Players Tour Champion in the Greater Toronto Area, World Cup in 2008, and countless tournament wins. Joe is … Continue reading Brunswick Nexxus f(P+R) Bowling Ball Review
Brunswick’s big gun! Our latest tester, Joe Ciach, is testing the Brunswick Nexus f(P+F) solid bowling ball. Joe has an impressive and very long resume including 9-time Team Canada Member. He was the 2010 Players Tour Champion in the Greater Toronto Area, World Cup in 2008, and countless tournament wins. Joe is a right-handed rev-speed … Continue reading Brunswick Nexus f(P+F) Bowling Ball Review
Big backend from Big B! Our latest tester, Joe Ciach, is testing the Brunswick Nexus f(P) Pearl. Joe has an impressive and very long resume including 9-time Team Canada Member. He was the 2010 Players Tour Champion in the Greater Toronto Area, World Cup in 2008, and countless tournament wins. Joe is a right-handed rev-speed … Continue reading Brunswick Nexus f(P) Bowling Ball Review
Another versatile piece from the Big B! Our latest tester, Joe Ciach, is testing the Brunswick C-System Versa-Max. Joe has an impressive and very long resume including 9-time Team Canada Member. He was the 2010 Players Tour Champion in the Greater Toronto Area, World Cup in 2008, and countless tournament wins. Joe is a right-handed … Continue reading Brunswick C-System Versa-Max Bowling Ball Review
Defying the rest of the field! Our latest tester, Eric Deaton, is testing the Roto Grip Defiant bowling ball. Eric manages the Strike Mor Pro Shop in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a righty rev-speed matched, medium speed stroker. The ball was drilled by Eric as well. I also tested the Defiant. I am a … Continue reading Roto Grip Defiant Bowling Ball Review
Our latest tester, Karen Collura, is testing the Hammer Brick. Karen is a 3-time USBC Womens’ Titlist in the classic division. She is also a 4-time Canadian National World Cup Titlist among other accolades. She is a low speed, rev dominant bowler. The ball was drilled by Eric Deaton of Strike-Mor Pro Shop in Etobicoke, … Continue reading Hammer Brick Bowling Ball Review
It was good fun to do this again. For those who don’t know what this is or have never been to one, it’s pretty cool. It’s basically a demo day. It’s a day when a manufacturer, in this case Storm and Roto Grip come out to a local center with 100 balls or more, all … Continue reading Storm Matchmaker in Toronto
Does this ball raise hell?? Our latest tester, John Chapman, is testing the DV8 Hell Raiser. John is a senior PBA member and has cashed in 14 of 16 national events. He is a medium speed, rev and speed matched bowler. The ball was drilled by Eric Deaton of Strike-Mor Pro Shop in Etobicoke, Ontario, … Continue reading DV8 Hell Raiser Bowling Ball Review
Roto Grip’s Shooting Star! Our latest tester, Karen Collura, is testing the Roto Grip Shooting Star. Karen is a 3-time USBC Womens’ Titlist in the classic division. She is also a 4-time Canadian National World Cup Titlist among other accolades. She is a low speed, rev dominant bowler. The ball was drilled by Eric Deaton … Continue reading Roto Grip Shooting Star Bowling Ball Review
Here are the latest Storm Bowling ball reaction videos of the Storm Frantic and Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl. Thanks to the help of Mark Davies of Bob Brace Pro Shop in Oshawa, Ontario we compare the Storm Frantic, Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl, Nano solid, Victory Road pearl, Tropical Heat solid, and Tropical Breeze solid. Mark … Continue reading Storm Frantic and Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl Ball Reviews
We recently held a session with our resident tester (cranker) to review and discuss much of Brunswick’s 2011 lineup. We included the new C-System Ulti-Max, Wicked Siege, Lethal Revolver, Massive Damage, and Avalanche Urethane Pearl. While I’ve reviewed most of these balls in complete written and video reviews, the latest review will give you Eric’s … Continue reading 2011 Brunswick Lineup Review
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. Jacqui Reese is our tester. Let me briefly describe the layout and what it’s intention is. The layout is 30 x 4 3/8 … Continue reading Brunswick Lethal Revolver Bowling Ball Review
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. Jacqui Reese is our tester. Eric Filipovits is our higher rev tester. Please work with your local pro shop operator to find what … Continue reading Brunswick C-System Ulti-Max Bowling Ball Review
A Strong Control Solid from Storm 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. Kyle Hartzell of BowlerX is our tweener tester. Eric Filipovits is our high rev tester. Let me … Continue reading Storm Victory Road Solid Bowling Ball Review
