General bowling discussion
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
First ImpressionsThe shelf appeal of the Jackal EXJ is quite nice. It took me a bit to understand how to work this ball but once I did, it made sense. 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 … Continue reading Motiv Jackal EXJ Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Motiv Max Thrill Hybrid fits exactly where it should in the arsenal and that’s all you can ask for, especially at this price point. 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: … Continue reading Motiv Max Thrill Hybrid Bowling Ball Review
Alright, I get to see a ton of bowling balls and there’s a lot to like, dislike, and everything in between. This is a little different take but similar to my favorites. It’s a bit more specific to what’s in my bag. In some cases it’s newer balls and some, discontinued pieces I simply still … Continue reading What’s In My Bag – 2025
First ImpressionsThe Motiv Evoke Hysteria is the real deal. Feels like something special. 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 … Continue reading Motiv Evoke Hysteria
First ImpressionsThe Roto Grip RST HyperDrive is a pretty ball and we were very excited to try it. We had high expectations and we were left partly confounded. 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 … Continue reading Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThis is going to be pretty clinical I think. The new IQ Tour AI is a straightforward mid late shape. 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 … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour AI Bowling Ball Review
Paragraph First ImpressionsThe Rock Star is smooooooth. 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 release)Axis tilt: highAxis rotation: mediumTest Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Roto Grip Rock Star Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsMotiv gives us a new benchmark level ball with the Lethal Venom 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 x 40 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Motiv Lethal Venom Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsGuess what, Storm releases another shiny asym with the new Equinox. We shouldn’t be surprised but this ball feels quite nice. 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: … Continue reading Storm Equinox Bowling Ball Review
OK I imagine Purple Hammer aficionados may not worry too much but those wanting to throw Storm and wanting that shape have been more or less out of luck. The pitch black is still around but it’s not quite the Purple Hammer. The Level comes along and given what we saw in our tests, it … Continue reading Storm Level vs IQ Tour 78U vs Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane
First ImpressionsThe 900 Global Zen 25 is a large cored pearl ball with a strong roll and good pop, Storm is back to making what they always knew how to. 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 … Continue reading 900 Global Zen 25 Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Level feels like a strong urethane like motion. Â The boon will be if it legitimately holds surface for a prolonged period of time. 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: … Continue reading Storm Level Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsTypical Jackal ball, strong hit of an asym with the continuation of a sym. 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: … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Onyx Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsFor one of us, the Storm Physix Blackout just about looked like the best ball they’ve ever thrown! 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 & … Continue reading Storm Physix Blackout Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsMotiv reloads the Primal Rage with the Evolution and it’s as pretty as it always was. 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 … Continue reading Motiv Primal Rage Evolution Bowling Ball Review
