This Octane Carbon Has Afterburners… First Impressions Even though we tried to slow this one down with layout, the Octane Carbon flips! At least for me, it has the sharpest flip I’ve experienced with any Motiv I’ve tested to date… Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: … Continue reading Motiv Octane Carbon Bowling Ball Review
The Antidote To Your House Shot Woes… First Impressions I don’t even have to say anything. It was onlookers who were completely wowed by the Pyramid Antidote ball reaction! Got down lane clean, hook, set and barrelled through the pins. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Speed/Rev Matched Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 … Continue reading Pyramid Antidote Bowling Ball Review
Will this Revolt Unite? First Impressions Uh…OK, the Motiv United Revolt is pretty darn strong. I personally haven’t thrown a Motiv ball this strong at the end of the pattern. I like it! Our Testers: Sean Jensen (Righty) RPM: 475 rpm PAP: 4 3/4; 3/8 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low … Continue reading Motiv United Revolt Bowling Ball Review
This is a Lock, for Sure… First Impressions We got a strong one here folks! This is another “oiler” that’s a super strong ball. The heavy roll is sure pretty. Our Testers: Bryan Hoffman (Righty) Style: Higher Tilt Stroker RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 4 1/4 & 1/8 down Average Speed: 17.5 mph (at release) Axis … Continue reading Storm Sure Lock Bowling Ball Review
What Tricks Can This Dare Devil Do… First Impressions The Dare Devil Trick rolls with a great shape. Hears to hoping it will be the next benchmark ball. Our Testers: Wayne “Guy” Porr (Righty) RPM: 625 rpm PAP: 5 1/2; 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: medium Ball … Continue reading Roto Grip Dare Devil Trick Bowling Ball Review
It’s Timeless.. First Impressions I’d like to say we were surprised by how much it hooks but it’s a Storm ball… Seems to have maximum efficiency through all phases meaning it hooks a ton. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Speed/Rev Matched Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.0 mph … Continue reading Storm Timeless Bowling Ball Review
Game Breaker 2 Continues Phenomenal Performance… First Impressions Yes, this Phenom Pearl is what I was looking for to compliment the MVP and Solid Gamebreaker 2! Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.0 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: … Continue reading Ebonite Game Breaker 2 Phenom Pearl Bowling Ball Review
I Think I’ve Seen a Ghost… First Impressions Cliches not withstanding, I can’t recall throwing a stronger ball with this much continuation downlane. There are other beasts out there and this one fits in with the elite few. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Ghost Bowling Ball Review
The Pathogen Has A Sickness… First Impressions The Pyramid Pathogen was stronger than I thought it would be with a delayed strong motion and surprisingly strong drive through the pins Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 390 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.0 mph (at release) Axis … Continue reading Pyramid Pathogen Bowling Ball Review
Pyramid Finds the Blueprint for a Benchmark… First Impressions OK, somewhat surprised. The Pyramid Blueprint is an impressive piece. Looks and acts like a benchmark ball that is actually very usable. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 390 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.0 mph (at release) … Continue reading Pyramid Blueprint Bowling Ball Review
Bring Out the Wrecking Ball… First Impressions Whoa…the Roto Grip Wreck-Em makes a huge move down lane. It’s clean and snappy. The ball is versatile and each bowler saw something a bit different than the other. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Slightly Rev Dominant Tweener RPM: 390 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average … Continue reading Roto Grip Wreck-Em Bowling Ball Review
Rules…Who Needs Rules? First Impressions The Roto Grip No Rules Pearl…this is how I like pearlized “top end” balls. Add some length while still providing that heavy rolling shape that simply allows added versatility over the solid. No need to worry about big skid/flip with this one, just a strong predictable move of a big … Continue reading Roto Grip No Rules Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Scandal Hits the Fan… First Impressions Yeah, the Hammer Scandal Pearl is the real deal. Really nice combination of coverstock to strong core that gives this ball a strong boomy move with a great motion through the pins. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 … Continue reading Hammer Scandal Pearl Bowling Ball Review
The Dare Devil… First Impressions The Roto Grip Dare Devil looks like the ideal middle of the road ball. Not too cold, not too hot, just right. Our Testers: Wayne “Guy” Porr (Righty) RPM: 625 rpm PAP: 5 1/2; 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low-medium Axis rotation: medium Thanks to … Continue reading Roto Grip Dare Devil Bowling Ball Review
Storm has the Code… First Impressions The Storm Code Black is the prototypical Storm ball if ever there was one. Good length and amazing punch down lane. This is what skid/flip looks like when done well. Our Testers: Wayne “Guy” Porr (Righty) RPM: 625 rpm PAP: 5 1/2; 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at … Continue reading Storm Code Black Bowling Ball Review
I’m a little Paranoid…Chronically First Impressions The Chronic Paranoia had a smooth controlled roll. Looks like a benchmark type ball. Predictable, predictable, predictable. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: medium 17 300s, 5 800s Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) … Continue reading Motiv Chronic Paranoia Bowling Ball Review
The Cobra Has The Venom Downlane… First Impressions The Venom Cobra was right in the house shot sweet spot. You don’t have to fight to get downlane and it makes a strong move to the pocket. Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) … Continue reading Motiv Venom Cobra Bowling Ball Review
The Trident is Poseidon’s Weapon of Choice… First Impressions The Motiv Trident is the best of both worlds…not too smooth, not too snappy…Just right! Our Testers: Greg Bickta (Righty) RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: medium 17 300s, 5 800s Tamer Elbaga … Continue reading Motiv Trident Bowling Ball Review
This One Will Strike Fear in the Competition… First Impressions The Motiv Primal Fear…It’s beautiful, it clears, it clobbers the pocket. Excellent blend of clean and strength down lane without being a true skid/flip reaction, which is a great thing in my book. Our Tester: Greg Bickta RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up … Continue reading Motiv Primal Fear Bowling Ball Review
The Jackal is Revived… First Impressions The Motiv Jackal LE (Limited Edition) is the alpha dog in Motiv’s lineup, no doubt about it. Get inside and wheel if you have hand. This thing will hook. Our Tester: Greg Bickta RPM: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Speed: 20 mph (at release) Axis tilt: medium … Continue reading Motiv Jackal LE Limited Edition Bowling Ball Review
