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Pyramid Finds the Blueprint for a Benchmark… First Impressions OK, somewhat surprised. The Pyramid Blueprint is an impressive piece. Looks and acts like a benchmark ball that is actually very usable. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 390 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.0 mph (at release) … Continue reading Pyramid Blueprint Bowling Ball Review
Bring Out the Wrecking Ball… First Impressions Whoa…the Roto Grip Wreck-Em makes a huge move down lane. It’s clean and snappy. The ball is versatile and each bowler saw something a bit different than the other. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 390 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average … Continue reading Roto Grip Wreck-Em Bowling Ball Review
Rules…Who Needs Rules? First Impressions The Roto Grip No Rules Pearl…this is how I like pearlized “top end” balls. Add some length while still providing that heavy rolling shape that simply allows added versatility over the solid. No need to worry about big skid/flip with this one, just a strong predictable move of a big … Continue reading Roto Grip No Rules Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Scandal Hits the Fan… First Impressions Yeah, the Hammer Scandal Pearl is the real deal. Really nice combination of coverstock to strong core that gives this ball a strong boomy move with a great motion through the pins. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 … Continue reading Hammer Scandal Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Dare Devil… First Impressions The Roto Grip Dare Devil looks like the ideal middle of the road ball. Not too cold, not too hot, just right. Our Testers: Wayne “Guy” Porr (Righty) RPM: 625 rpm PAP: 5 1/2; 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: medium Thanks to … Continue reading Roto Grip Dare Devil Bowling Ball Review
Storm has the Code… First Impressions The Storm Code Black is the prototypical Storm ball if ever there was one. Good length and amazing punch down lane. This is what skid/flip looks like when done well. Our Testers: Wayne “Guy” Porr (Righty) RPM: 625 rpm PAP: 5 1/2; 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at … Continue reading Storm Code Black Bowling Ball Review
I’m a little Paranoid…Chronically First Impressions The Chronic Paranoia had a smooth controlled roll. Looks like a benchmark type ball. Predictable, predictable, predictable. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: medium 17 300s, 5 800s Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) … Continue reading Motiv Chronic Paranoia Bowling Ball Review
The Cobra Has The Venom Downlane… First Impressions The Venom Cobra was right in the house shot sweet spot. You don’t have to fight to get downlane and it makes a strong move to the pocket. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) … Continue reading Motiv Venom Cobra Bowling Ball Review
The Trident is Poseidon’s Weapon of Choice… First Impressions The Motiv Trident is the best of both worlds…not too smooth, not too snappy…Just right! Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: medium 17 300s, 5 800s Tamer Elbaga … Continue reading Motiv Trident Bowling Ball Review
This One Will Strike Fear in the Competition… First Impressions The Motiv Primal Fear…It’s beautiful, it clears, it clobbers the pocket. Excellent blend of clean and strength down lane without being a true skid/flip reaction, which is a great thing in my book. Our Tester: Greg Bickta RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up … Continue reading Motiv Primal Fear Bowling Ball Review
The Jackal is Revived… First Impressions The Motiv Jackal LE (Limited Edition) is the alpha dog in Motiv’s lineup, no doubt about it. Get inside and wheel if you have hand. This thing will hook. Our Tester: Greg Bickta RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium … Continue reading Motiv Jackal LE Limited Edition Bowling Ball Review
Phaze II…Take Two…Uh New Show First Impressions The Storm Phaze II is a BIG ball. Very responsive to friction. This thing definitely makes the turn. Our Tester: Tamer Elbaga RPM: 350 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Thanks to Limerick Bowl in Limerick, … Continue reading Storm Phaze II Bowling Ball Review
Are you a Fanatic? First Impressions The Brunswick Fanatic is visually a pretty ball. It looks to fill the middle of the road versatile ball slot that you need in the bag. This is a pretty good attempt at that goal. And this core has some good heritage… Our Tester: Brandon Hinderer is a PBA … Continue reading Brunswick Fanatic Bowling Ball Review
Is the BTU Truly Better Than Urethane? First Impressions Yes, the Brunswick Fanatic BTU is better than urethane. It will be easy to see why. Our Tester: Brandon Hinderer is a PBA Member as well as Brunswick and Vise Staffer. Power Player: 425 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: 10-15 degrees Axis … Continue reading Brunswick Fanatic BTU Bowling Ball Review
This Strategy is a Winner… First Impressions The Brunswick Mastermind Strategy… I have to say I totally did not expect this ball to be as clean up front and as potent down lane as it was and as usable on the house shot. Holy Moly! The thing is just so continuous through the pins. This … Continue reading Brunswick Mastermind Strategy Bowling Ball Review
The Only Rule is Hook It… First Impressions The Roto Grip No Rules is definitely a strong ball but yet still has a good amount of energy retention. It’s like a performance snow tire. It has tons of grip but lots of performance as well. Our Tester: Doug Scheidig RPM: 325 rpm PAP: 5 & … Continue reading Roto Grip No Rules Bowling Ball Review
This DV8 shows off it’s Freaky Side… First Impressions Seriously… The DV8 Freakshow is one big ball. This thing covers some crazy boards and reacts quickly off the dry. Our Tester: Greg Ostrander RPM: 550 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Grudge Hybrid Pin up: 65 x 5.25 … Continue reading DV8 Freakshow Bowling Ball Review
The Pearl is the Real Deviant! First Impressions The DV8 Deviant Pearl seems so much more ball than the original Deviant was, is this really in the same family?? The original Deviant is “reserved” compared to this one. Our Tester: Greg Ostrander RPM: 550 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low Axis … Continue reading DV8 Deviant Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Vandal Smash! First Impressions The DV8 Vandal Smash can be summed up in a few words. Versatile, reasonably smooth, and can handle more volume than the original Vandal. Our Tester: Greg Ostrander RPM: 550 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Grudge Hybrid Pin up: 65 x 5.25 … Continue reading DV8 Vandal Smash Bowling Ball Review
This one holds a big Grudge! First Impressions The DV8 Grudge Hybrid is definitely a strong ball that adds a massive backend move compared to the original Grudge. This is definitely a lot of ball. DV8 set out to provide more backend than the original Grudge and they definitely succeeded. Our Tester: Greg Ostrander RPM: … Continue reading DV8 Grudge Hybrid Bowling Ball Review
