General bowling discussion
First ImpressionsIf this is the Outlook on the Columbia 300 lineup post Brunswick acquisition, then the brand is in good hands. 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 Columbia 300 Outlook Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsHuge surface, huge core. And it still goes sideways off of friction. In the words of Chris Berman, Rumbling, Bumbling, Stumbling. 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 … Continue reading Storm Axiom Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Nuclear Cell is the quintessential pearl asym and you know we love us some pearl asyms. 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 … Continue reading Roto Grip Nuclear Cell Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThis looks like a runaway success. Towards the skid flip area but seems very usable and versatile. 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 Hammer Fugitive Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsNo question the Omni is definitely reminiscent of the venerable Gamebreaker balls. Beautiful smooth shape. 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 … Continue reading Ebonite Omni Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Redemption Solid is an absolutely huge rolly beast. Play it more direct. The Redemption Pearl is just as rolly with a later motion but same characteristics. 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 … Continue reading Hammer Redemption Solid and Pearl Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsPretty ball with great shelf appeal. Why not continue to use the Turbulent core? 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 1/8 … Continue reading Motiv Trident Nemesis Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsNothing but strikes folks, nothing but strikes. You might not be sure but it does the business anyway. 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 Radical Squatch Hybrid Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsWow this thing is dull out of box. The Omega Crux is the smooth, controlled Crux motion we’ve become familiar with. The grit makes sure it hooks up and goes, showing off some punch. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t … Continue reading Storm Omega Crux Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Pitch Purple feels like a reactive resin tamed down with urethane as opposed to a urethane ball with some reactive content. 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 … Continue reading Storm Pitch Purple Bowling Ball Review
Comparing the Extreme Solid and Pearl is fairly straightforward with a couple of nuances in general. As mentioned previously, these balls are not designed for going sideways. They are on the smoother side. Sure some styles will see straighter and some will see more angular. But what I saw is a smooth reaction. With the … Continue reading 900 Global Honey Badger Extreme Solid vs Pearl
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 Extreme Solid is a smooth very balanced ball. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 … Continue reading 900 Global Honey Badger Extreme Bowling Ball Review
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 Equilibrium is properly named, being one of the more versatile balls we’ve thrown in recent times. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: … Continue reading 900 Global Equilibrium Bowling Ball Review
It’s Volatile… 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 ImpressionsHoly snow tire. This thing has been rolled in the parking lot before we started. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: … Continue reading 900 Global Volatility Bowling Ball Review
Today I want to compare the Roto Grip UFO to the Motiv Alpha Jackal. This is like the clash of the titans. Both balls are the theoretical strongest balls in their respective lineups. Both use probably the strongest solid cover each brand has had. Core specs are very similar. Differentials are identical at 15lb. Intermediate … Continue reading Roto Grip UFO vs Motiv Alpha Jackal Bowling Ball Comparison
Let’s spend a bit of time comparing the UFO to the Halo Vision. The UFO has a new core which has a very different shape from the Halo. The light bulb like ET vs the blocky Centrum. The impression to be totally frank is that these are pretty good compliments. Both balls are using nano … Continue reading Roto grip UFO vs Halo Vision Bowling Ball Comparison
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
