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Motiv Forge Flare Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsFirst impression of the Forge Flare, why? Why make something so strong and when can I ever use this? Thanks to 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! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: … Continue reading Motiv Forge Flare Bowling Ball Review

900 Global Zen Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe 900 Global Zen just might be the new benchmark ball. I can see it perfectly in the Mid Control slot. Thanks to 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! Tamer Elbaga … Continue reading 900 Global Zen Bowling Ball Review

Roto Grip Idol Synergy Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Roto Grip Idol Synergy is a pretty ball with a smooth benchmark like ball reaction. Thanks to 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! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 … Continue reading Roto Grip Idol Synergy Bowling Ball Review

Roto Grip RST X-1 Bowling Ball

First ImpressionsRoto Grip is bringing us another big asym. The initial feel is this could fill a slot similar to the original Physix but a bit of a different shape, but is that a good thing? More on that. Thanks to our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron … Continue reading Roto Grip RST X-1 Bowling Ball

Storm Proton Physix Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsI never say just buy a ball and I won’t now but I think many will pick the Storm Proton Physix up for a few reasons we’ll get into. Thanks to 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 … Continue reading Storm Proton Physix Bowling Ball Review

Storm Fast Pitch Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsAt first I was thinking, how can I possibly use the Fast Pitch. Then I figured it out and thought wow I could do some damage with this thing. Thanks to 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 … Continue reading Storm Fast Pitch Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Desert Tank Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsIt took us a while to get this ball but I am very glad we finally got to throw the Motiv Desert Tank. Thanks to 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! … Continue reading Motiv Desert Tank Bowling Ball Review

Motiv Jackal Flash Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Jackal Flash looks like it is very versatile. We may have finally gotten a pearl worthy of the Jackal moniker. Thanks to 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! Tamer Elbaga … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Flash Bowling Ball Review

Storm Axiom Pearl Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsGreat ball reaction out of the gate from the Axiom Pearl. There are some interesting nuances to discuss. 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! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: … Continue reading Storm Axiom Pearl Bowling Ball Review

Hammer Web Tour Hybrid Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsWe wondered if Brunswick would be able to replicate Hammer’s original version and it looks like we won’t be disappointed. 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! James Kasee … Continue reading Hammer Web Tour Hybrid Bowling Ball Review

Brunswick Melee Jab Blood Red Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsIt has to be good, it’s a Melee Jab in Red. We love us some Melee Jab. 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! James Kasee (Righty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: … Continue reading Brunswick Melee Jab Blood Red Bowling Ball Review

Track Proof and Proof Pearl Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Track Proof Pearl looks to be a pretty strong ball, meaning it can handle a good amount of volume for a pearl ball. The Original Proof is clearly a strong asym. 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 … Continue reading Track Proof and Proof Pearl Bowling Ball Review

Radical Zing Pearl Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsSince the Zing line started, these have been good balls. The question is how different is this from the Hybrid. 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! James Kasee … Continue reading Radical Zing Pearl Bowling Ball Review

Hammer Fugitive Solid Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Hammer Fugitive Solid feels like a lot of ball for the money. Looks like its going to be a great bang for the buck. 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 … Continue reading Hammer Fugitive Solid Bowling Ball Review

Radical Bonus Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Radical Bonus looks their version of the Venom Shock, IQ Tour Nano, Web Tour, etc. Master control ball. 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! James Kasee (Righty)Style: … Continue reading Radical Bonus Bowling Ball Review

Hammer Redemption Hybrid Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsI’ve used this term before but it’s apropos here. The Redemption Hybrid is the goldilocks of the line in my opinion. 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! James … Continue reading Hammer Redemption Hybrid Bowling Ball Review

Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsIts an IQ Tour. Can it be bad? Thanks to 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! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl Bowling Ball Review

Storm Parallax Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Storm Parallax is typical Storm shiny asym goodness. 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! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Storm Parallax Bowling Ball Review

Storm Trend Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Storm Trend feels very familiar ala Hyroad Pearl, Idol Pearl, etc. 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! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage … Continue reading Storm Trend Bowling Ball Review

Brunswick Igniter Solid Bowling Ball Review

First ImpressionsThe Igniter Solid is smooth, round, and forward. 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! James Kasee (Righty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 425 rpmPAP 4 1/2 & 1/4 downAverage Speed: 19 … Continue reading Brunswick Igniter Solid Bowling Ball Review