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Can It Be Out Of This World… 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 UFO acquits the big ball slot very nicely. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 … Continue reading Roto Grip UFO Bowling Ball Review
This is the Alpha Dog… First ImpressionsAs we expect, this is a strong piece that digs in and still gives the familiar Jackal roll. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 15 PoundsLayout: 65 x 5 x 40Intent: Medium/long roll with a … Continue reading Motiv Alpha Jackal Bowling Ball Review
Another MVP… First ImpressionsAnother good looking ball that just feels like it punches above its weight. Our Testers:Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 65 x 5 x 40 Sean Jensen (Righty)Style: Power playerRPM: 475 rpmPAP: 5 1/2 & 1/4 … Continue reading Roto Grip MVP Pearl Bowling Ball Review
I frequently mention that I typically like to “crack the factory polish” on many out of the box polished balls. This is not an exclusive thing to Storm just to be clear. With this ball, it is long and crazy sideways with the factory polish. The downlane angle is impressive to be completely honest but … Continue reading Storm Phaze III Surface Adjustment
The Next Phaze… First Impressions It’s a pretty ball. Smells good if you’re into that sort of thing. Nice motion that many are going to like. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: … Continue reading Storm Phaze III Bowling Ball Review
We’re doing something a little different here. We test lots of balls and constantly asked how x compares to y. The goal is not to say oh this ball is better than the other or vice versa. It’s more to call out the unique characteristics that might make one ball more conducive to a certain … Continue reading Storm Pro-Motion vs Motiv Tank Blitz
Today I’d like to take a look at the Wild Streak vs the Allroad. We have two balls that are close to the benchmark area from Storm/Roto so how do they compare. Firstly I have to give a shout out to Luke Rosdahl. We are frequently asked the same questions. He gave his take on … Continue reading Roto Grip Wild Streak vs Storm Allroad
This Tank Blitzes the Pins… First Impressions The Tank Blitz is something different and it works. Works really well. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 Axis rotation: 60 Test Equipment: 15 Pounds Layout: 45 x 5 … Continue reading Motiv Tank Blitz Bowling Ball Review
Makes The Curve At High Speed… First Impressions The Supra is no doubt the quickest responding to friction we’ve ever tested from Motiv. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 Axis rotation: 60 Test Equipment: 15 Pounds … Continue reading Motiv Supra Bowling Ball Review
How Wild Does This Get… First Impressions There’s something interesting here with the Wild Streak. It’s different than anything else in the lineup and offers something a bit unique, even if it appears to overlap with some ball motion. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average … Continue reading Roto Grip Wild Streak Bowling Ball Review
Hit All Roads… First Impressions You feel it churn with good front and midlane control while still having a good rounded backend shape. The Allroad looks like a legit benchmark. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis … Continue reading Storm All-Road Bowling Ball Review
Can Gravity Evolve? First Impressions I recognize the Gravity core. In practical today terms, the Evolve reminds me very much of the Crux Prime but even more forward rolling. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: … Continue reading Storm Gravity Evolve Bowling Ball Review
It’s Intuition… First Impressions The In2ition is another good pearl asym from the EBI world. It really starts to round out the Track line up very well. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test … Continue reading Track In2ition Bowling Ball Review
The Fire Turns Up The Heat… First Impressions Forge Fire looks heavy rolling but angular. We need to study this a bit more to figure out what we have here. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis … Continue reading Motiv Forge Fire Bowling Ball Review
The Assassin Goes For The Kill… First Impressions Great cover added to a great core. What can go wrong? Not much with the Rogue Assassin. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Motiv Rogue Assassin Bowling Ball Review
The Baller Throws Down… First Impressions Big asym with traction and good angle. Good effort for Columbia in the top line. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x … Continue reading Columbia 300 Baller Bowling Ball Review
The Paradox Makes Us Red… First Impressions Looks good for James. I don’t know. Looks good for Bryan. I don’t know. Looks good for me. Ok this ball is good! Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis … Continue reading Track Paradox Red Bowling Ball Review
The Web Gets Shiny… First Impressions I really like the way this ball rolls. This Spheroid core is just about a stalwart. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 … Continue reading Hammer Web Pearl Bowling Ball Review
Is This The MVP You’re Looking For… First Impressions A simple inexpensive ball that flat out hooks downlane. I expect it to be another successful formula for Roto Grip. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: … Continue reading Roto Grip MVP Bowling Ball Review
Do The Hustle… First Impressions You can stay straight and have forgiveness. The Hustle HSB was my favorite, blending the elements of both the other balls. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: … Continue reading Roto Grip Hustle HSB (Hybrid) , Au (Gold Pearl), and INK Bowling Ball Review
