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The Optimus Solid is your symmetrical benchmark for higher volumes… First Impressions The Storm Optimus Solid follows in the footsteps of the Marvel Series in terms of benchmark control. Our Testers: Elysia Current Tweener: 275 rpm PAP: 4 3/4 & 1 up Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: >60 degrees Layout: 55 x 4.5 x 50 Resume: 2015 … Continue reading Storm Optimus Solid Bowling Ball Review
This one Sky Rockets to the Pocket… First Impressions The evolution from the Rocket, simply longer with a defined snappy backend. Our Testers: Elysia Current Tweener: 275 rpm PAP: 4 3/4 & 1 up Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: >60 degrees Layout: 60 x 4 5/8 x 40 Resume: 2011 USBC Queens Runner-Up, Delaware State Women’s Bowling … Continue reading Storm Sky Rocket Bowling Ball Review
First Impressions If you were only going to have two balls in your bag and your bowling in a typical league most often, you would probably need nothing else besides the Brunswick Soul and Soul Mate. Our Testers: Brandon Hinderer is a PBA Member as well as Brunswick and Vise Staffer. Power Player: 450 rpm … Continue reading Brunswick Soul and Soul Mate Bowling Ball Review
Storm Pearlizes the Crux First Impressions This Crux Pearl is likely to be more usable for bowlers on typical shots over the original solid Crux. Very nice ball reaction with a nice heavy roll. Our Testers: Travis Celmer Tweener: 450 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/4 up Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: ~45 degrees Layout: 50 … Continue reading Storm Crux Pearl Bowling Ball Review
Storm’s Rocket blasts off… First Impressions Interesting piece here…think somewhere between the Hy-Road and Reign in terms of ball reaction. Our Testers: Travis Celmer Tweener: 450 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/4 up Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: ~45 degrees Layout: 30 x 4 x 70 Resume: PBA Eastern Region Titlist, Real Bowlers Tape staff member Elysia … Continue reading Storm Rocket Bowling Ball Review
The Hyper Cell Skid Makes a Statement! First Impressions This ball is really strong and punchy! A ton of people are going to like this one… Our Testers: Matt Tweener: 360 rpm PAP: 5 3/16 & 1/4 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 55 x 5 x 40 Keep in mind that … Continue reading Roto Grip Hyper Cell Skid Bowling Ball
The Unhinged Expands the Versatile HP3 Line… First Impressions The Unhinged brings a very clean look up front with a smooth and punchy move. Beautiful ball! Our Testers: Shaun English – 230 avg Power Stroker: 405 rpm PAP: 4 5/8 & 1/4 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 45 x 4.5 x … Continue reading Roto Grip Unhinged Bowling Ball Review
The Guru is Radical’s Top Dog… First Impressions I love black bowling balls! This is going to be a very successful piece for Radical and its fans. It’s a strong ball that all different style bowlers can use. Our Testers: Kerry Smith Stroker: 225 rpm PAP: 5 1/8 & 3/4 up Axis tilt: 13 degrees … Continue reading Radical Guru Bowling Ball Review
Another Fortera, Is this One Intriguing? First Impressions A little confused to be honest. This ball seemed so close to the Fortera Exile in overall reaction, I’m not sure if Brunswick really got what it was looking for here with the Fortera Intrigue. Our Testers: Kerry Smith Stroker: 225 rpm PAP: 5 1/8 & 3/4 … Continue reading Brunswick Fortera Intrigue Bowling Ball Review
This Melee is a nice Jab in the face… First Impressions Now I get why Brunswick called the other Melee the Cross. With the strong heavy roll, it simulates a Cross while this pearlized version simulates a shorter, punchier Jab. Our Testers: Kerry Smith Stroker: 225 rpm PAP: 5 1/8 & 3/4 up Axis tilt: … Continue reading Brunswick Melee Jab Bowling Ball Review
This May Just be the Benchmark Nano… First Impressions With the amount of hook the Storm IQ Tour Nano offers, this may be the “hookingest” bowling ball to use the Nanotechnology cover. Our Testers: Tester #1 Shaun English – 230 avg Power Stroker: 405 rpm PAP: 4 5/8 & 1/4 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Nano Bowling Ball Review
14 vs 15 Pounds… Some time ago I wrote about 15 vs 16 pound bowling balls and the differences when dropping a pound. A majority of bowlers are throwing 15 pounds, with 16 pounds and then 14 pound equipment. It’s funny that years ago when 16 pound was the majority, it was thought to be … Continue reading 14 vs 15 Pound…What’s the Story
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The Blur is Clear… First Impressions Nice controllable ball that is immensely useable…Yes! Our Testers: Coach T Tweener: 350 rpm PAP: 4 9/16 & 3/4 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 70 x 2.75 x 35 The layout was selected with Storm’s Vector Layout System (VLS). The ball was drilled for medium … Continue reading Columbia 300 Blur Hybrid Bowling Ball Review
What is the Crux of This? First Impressions Storm is going for a very aggressive top line ball. How usable will this be on a typical house shot? All I can tell you is it gets better the deeper you get! Our Testers: Jeremy Overdier Power Player: 400 rpm PAP: 5 & 0 up Axis … Continue reading Storm Crux Bowling Ball Review
Is This Ball Brutish Enough? First Impressions Brunswick is onto something here for bowlers looking for that medium to lighter house shot weapon. Our Testers: Brandon Hinderer Regional Brunswick Staffer Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 65 x 4.5 x 50 Test Patterns: … Continue reading Brunswick Brute Bowling Ball Review
One Intellectual Piece… First Impressions Brunswick hit the mark with the Mastermind Intellect! Yes, Goldilocks, this one is just right… Our Testers: Brandon Hinderer Regional Brunswick Staffer Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 65 x 4.5 x 50 Test Patterns: 41ft THS, 10:1, … Continue reading Brunswick Mastermind Intellect Bowling Ball Review
The Sinister is Evil! First Impressions The Sinister is going to be another hit for Roto Grip. It’s big hook and strength overpowers fresh oil patterns. Our Testers: Eric Erb is a top junior bowler in the PJBT (Pennsylvania Junior Bowlers Tournament) Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 4 3/4 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low-medium … Continue reading Roto Grip Sinister Bowling Ball Review
The Hysteria is Hysterical! First Impressions Amaaaazzziiinnnggg!!! Our Testers: Eric Erb is a top junior bowler in the PJBT (Pennsylvania Junior Bowlers Tournament) Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 4 3/4 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: 40 x 4.75 x 50 Coach T is an awesome lefty bowler 🙂 Stroker: … Continue reading Roto Grip Hysteria Bowling Ball Review
This one is a Ringer for THS… First Impressions Brunswick is onto something here for bowlers looking for that medium to lighter house shot weapon. Our Testers: Kerry Smith Brandon Hinderer Regional Brunswick Staffer Power Player: 450 rpm PAP: 5 3/8 & 7/8 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: >45 degrees Layout: RICO with 5″ pin … Continue reading Brunswick Royal Blue Ringer Bowling Ball Review
