I’m Making a Statement… First Impressions The Hammer Statement definitely made one. Its strong all around. Good traction, strong in the midlane, strong downlane. No shying away from making a huge piece. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: … Continue reading Hammer Statement Bowling Ball Review
The Crux at its Prime… First Impressions The Crux Prime is a heavy forward rolling piece we’re used to seeing in the Roto Grip lineup. We’re going to like this one. This may be the the worthy successor to the Alpha Crux. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & … Continue reading Storm Crux Prime Bowling Ball Review
It’s Forged in Fire… First Impressions The Motiv Forge is the heavy rolling, heavier oil ball they say it is. Another one Motiv got right. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 Axis rotation: 60 Test Equipment: … Continue reading Motiv Forge Bowling Ball Review
The Choice Comes in Pearl.. First Impressions The Choice Pearl left an indelible mark for all of us. Each bowler really liked it and that’s a good sign when a ball is that versatile. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) … Continue reading Ebonite Choice Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Chaos Returns.. First Impressions Wasn’t sure what to expect but the Chaos is pretty much a beast. Really strong roll and surprising backend. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds … Continue reading Columbia 300 Chaos Bowling Ball Review
The Precision Gets Stronger.. First Impressions Not flashy but a good balanced solid asym that offers nice overall smooth motion. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 … Continue reading Track Precision Solid Bowling Ball Review
Today we are adding a new video to our Tutorials. This one is about the impact of layouts. Briefly let’s discuss what affects ball motion. So what affects ball motion at a macro level? Assuming we are eliminate as many variables as possible, the surface of the ball affects 70% of the ball reaction while … Continue reading Layout Tutorial: Storm Physix Bowling Ball Review
Welcome to our Tutorial Series. Today I want to cover surface changes and how they affect ball motion. This is part 2, using a strong ball, the Motiv Trident Abyss to show you the transition through surface changes. This is less about the ball and more about how strong asyms react to surface changes. As … Continue reading Surface Tutorial: Motiv Trident Abyss Review
Welcome to our Tutorial Series. Today I want to cover surface changes and how they affect ball motion. We will do this in 2 parts. Part 1 here will use a middle of the road ball, the Storm HyRoad X on a house shot. There are a lot of nuances and our sport can be … Continue reading Surface Tutorial: HyRoad X Review
The Winner Gets Some Teeth… First Impressions Looks just like the OG Winner but just a touch early. Definitely didnt lose backend ball reaction with the solid coverstock. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high … Continue reading Roto Grip Winner Solid Bowling Ball Review
The Super…er…Idol Pearl First Impressions Pretty piece that rolls as nice as it looks. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 x 45 Intent: Medium/long roll with … Continue reading Roto Grip Idol Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Original is Scorn… First Impressions The Motiv Villain Scorn feels like a proper compliment to the amazing Villain. Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 Axis rotation: 60 Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 45 x 5 … Continue reading Motiv Villain Scorn Bowling Ball Review
The Latest Impact on Bowling… First Impressions The Ebonite Impact just seems to work. It looks like it’s going to be pretty usable. Unassuming but a pretty good piece. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: … Continue reading Ebonite Impact Bowling Ball Review
Spider-Man…er Venom would be proud… First Impressions The Web is moderately strong piece in the upper mid range for Hammer. Anybody nostalgic is going to like these colors. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high … Continue reading Hammer Web Bowling Ball Review
10 Years of Success Yields the T10… First Impressions Why Motiv, why?? Why make such a good ball a limited edition?? Our Testers: Cody Shoemaker (Righty) Style: Power player RPM: 435 rpm PAP: 4 5/8; 5/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: 12 Axis rotation: 60 Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 45 … Continue reading Motiv T10 Bowling Ball Review
Spider-Man would be proud… First Impressions The concept of a tour edition ball is done very well with the Web Tour. This looks like a sport benchmark success story waiting to happen. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: … Continue reading Hammer Web Tour Edition Bowling Ball Review
The Trident Dives into the Abyss… First Impressions The Trident Abyss is a strong ball. A very strong ball. Too strong of a ball. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds … Continue reading Motiv Trident Abyss Bowling Ball Review
Paradox Part V… First Impressions This is the known Paradox reaction. Stronger than you would think. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 x 40 Intent: Medium/long … Continue reading Track Paradox V Bowling Ball Review
The Gamebreaker Line Continues… First Impressions Yes it’s another Game Breaker. Yes it’s a pearl. Yes it’s good! Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 x 40 … Continue reading Ebonite Gamebreaker 3 Pearl
The HyRoad Hits 10 Years With an X… First Impressions I will talk for 5 minutes but the end result is short and sweet, the HyRoad X has me thinking great benchmark ball. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis … Continue reading Storm HyRoad X Bowling Ball Review
