General bowling discussion
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
The Orange House Shot Killer… First Impressions The solid orange ball just looks like it absolutely demolishes this house shot. Our Testers: James Kasee (Righty) Style: Power Player RPM: 425 rpm PAP 4 1/2 & 1/4 down Average Speed: 19 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 19 degrees Axis rotation: 60 degrees Test Equipment: 15 Pounds … Continue reading Hammer Orange Vibe Bowling Ball Review
The Tactix Turns the Corner… First Impressions Wow this thing turns the corner. Corners and then drives hard. 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 5 x 40 … Continue reading Track Tactix Hybrid Bowling Ball Review
The Choice Part 3… First Impressions This is another huge ball. Super strong. Colors remind me of another huge ball from the lightning brand. Regardless, this is what you expect from a huge asym. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) … Continue reading Ebonite Choice Solid Bowling Ball Review
The Statement Part 3… First Impressions A little less angular than the Pearl. A little less ball than the Solid. The Statement Hybrid offers a different look than the other 2 and it’s worth a look. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Hammer Statement Hybrid Bowling Ball Review
The Halo Has The Vision… First Impressions OK, we have a massively strong asym in the Halo Vision. A little stronger off the spot than the original Halo, just as strong if not stronger. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) … Continue reading Roto Grip Halo Vision Bowling Ball Review
The Idol Goes Pro… First Impressions This is the solid Idol we’ve been waiting for. Cleaner then the original Idol while shaping closer to the Idol Pearl. 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 Roto Grip Idol Pro Bowling Ball Review
Pull the Rip Cord… First Impressions The Ripcord does really seem to be what they set out for this piece. Decent length but truly a ball that is pretty quick off the friction. 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) … Continue reading Motiv Ripcord Bowling Ball Review
The Big Time Motion… First Impressions The Pro-Motion hooks and hooks a lot. It hooks in the mids and makes a huge turn down lane. 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 Storm Pro Motion Bowling Ball Review
This Thing Astro Projects Strikes… First Impressions The AstroPhysiX looks great, rolls great. Very impressed instantly. Storm is going to sell a ton of these. 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 Storm AstroPhysiX Bowling Ball Review
