Grouping of balls classified as Strong Defined for your arsenal
First ImpressionsA Jackal called Legacy is not likely to disappoint and it does not. 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: Tweener, 2-HanderRPM: 375 rpm, 475 rpmPAP: … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Legacy Bowling Ball Review
We recently tested the Motiv Forge Flare, Storm Proton Physix, and now the 900 Global Reality. These are all strong pieces, 2 of them being asyms while the Forge Flare is a symmetric. Ultimately, they all seem to serve the same potential part of the bag based on what we’ve seen so we thought it … Continue reading 900 Global Reality vs Motiv Forge Flare
Today we bring you a comparison of 2 strong balls, the Storm Proton Physix and 900 Global Reality. First of all, both balls are coming out of Utah. Second, both are solid asymmetrics. Both balls fit in the strong defined arsenal category. That is the top ball in the bag. If you recall, that means … Continue reading Storm Proton Physix vs 900 Global Reality
First ImpressionsWe are seeing a rash of big pieces and the 900 Global Reality is another good one. 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: … Continue reading 900 Global Reality Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Rubicon is a lot of ball. It could easily be a top line piece in my mind with a good amount of usability. Never feels like it’s going to blow through the spot. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget … Continue reading Roto Grip Rubicon Bowling Ball Review
This comparison between the Proton Physix and Forge Flare is an intriguing one. On paper this shouldn’t make a lot of sense. However, how the balls behave in real life is the critical thing. In this case, there was no doubt the Storm Proton Physix was designed as the top dog, the ball that fits … Continue reading Storm Proton Physix vs Motiv Forge Flare
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
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
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
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
First ImpressionsShow’s off Some Swag… 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 tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest … Continue reading Swag Show Me The Money Bowling Ball Review
If you haven’t watched the intro video, suggest you do first to understand what we are doing with the categories this year. This first installment will cover the “highest” category if you will, the Strong Defined group. Very briefly, this category is for the strongest pieces or the top of the bag. The 2 characteristics … Continue reading Tamer’s Favorite Bowling Balls 2019 – 2020: Strong Defined
Today I want to spend a little time comparing these 3 pearl asyms. They are very different and very similar at the same time. The Roto Grip Nuclear Cell comes out of the box shiny. It’s clean through the mids and waits until the end of the pattern to really pop. With the shiny surface … Continue reading Roto Grip Nuclear Cell vs Storm Omega Crux vs Storm Snap Lock
I wanted to take a little time to discuss the comparison between the Storm Axiom and the Roto Grip UFO. On paper, the similarities are strong nano based solid covers. The differences are the core shapes, core specs, sym vs asym. So is it a fair comparison? I will go out on a limb and … Continue reading Storm Axiom vs Roto Grip UFO
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 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
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
