Grouping of balls classified as Mid Late for your arsenal
First ImpressionsThe Motiv Max Thrill Hybrid fits exactly where it should in the arsenal and that’s all you can ask for, especially at this price point. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 4 x 40 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: … Continue reading Motiv Max Thrill Hybrid Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThis is going to be pretty clinical I think. The new IQ Tour AI is a straightforward mid late shape. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour AI Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsMotiv reloads the Primal Rage with the Evolution and it’s as pretty as it always was. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 … Continue reading Motiv Primal Rage Evolution Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsI’ve been hoping one of the new Road attempts are hit the mark and the Road Warrior feels like it might be a proper hit. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman … Continue reading Storm Road Warrior Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsFor Idol fans, the Optimum Idol Pearl will be another must in the lineup. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: … Continue reading Roto Grip Optimum Idol Pearl Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsWhile it kind of looks like a plastic spare ball however, the Motiv Supra GT impressed as a Mid Late option. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 4 x 35 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 … Continue reading Motiv Supra GT Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Storm Lightning Blackout feels more than it should be until it doesn’t. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 4 x 35 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at … Continue reading Storm Lightning Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Hyper is a Pearl Venom that replaces the Fatal. Is it different enough? Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 4.25 x 40 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Motiv Hyper Venom Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsStorm releases another medium shiny defined ball, is it a surprise? Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 4.5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: … Continue reading Storm Summit Peak Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Storm Journey feels like another Mid Late ball from Storm. I hate to sound unexcited but Storm really fills this category like crazy. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Storm Journey Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe TNT Infused looks like it could be something special. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 x 45 … Continue reading Roto Grip TNT Infused Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsWhen you need a more skid flip Zen reaction, here you go. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 … Continue reading 900 Global Zen Gold Label Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsMotiv proves it knows how to make skid flip balls with the release of the Supra Rally but is that a good thing? Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 … Continue reading Motiv Supra Rally Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsFolks, we have a winner! Every tester loved the IQ Tour Ruby! Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Ruby Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Storm Revenant looks like a suitable replacement for what was a really good option in the Spectre. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest … Continue reading Storm Revenant Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsOn paper, the Storm Absolute should be another big shiny asym and while we’ve grown accustom to those from Storm, the Absolute is a bit different. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: … Continue reading Storm Absolute Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Motiv Ripcord Launch looks so pretty. Ball reaction intent, I’m a bit confounded to be honest. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: … Continue reading Motiv Ripcord Launch Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Storm Fate puts itself squarely in the Mid Late category. It’s unclear how this will rate when thinking about similar balls from the Storm family. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: … Continue reading Storm Fate Bowling Ball Review
Welcome back and thanks for joining us. This cross-brand review is one of the things we get to do almost exclusively as we are independent reviewers. So why are we looking at these 2 balls? Well for one, they are released about the same time. Second and more importantly, they are both pearls with big … Continue reading Storm Phaze V vs Motiv Sky Raptor vs Storm Infinite Physix
First ImpressionsThe Storm Night Road was surprisingly stunning and I’ll explain why. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 50 x 5 x … Continue reading Storm Night Road Bowling Ball Review
