First ImpressionsThe Ember is also a nice looking ball like the Cove and offers a little bit more oomph. 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: 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 … Continue reading 900 Global Ember
First ImpressionsThe Cove is pretty on the shelf and pretty on the lanes. 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: 5 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis … Continue reading 900 Global Cove
First ImpressionsThe Gremlin has a catchy name but I’m not sure it’s as menacing as the name implies. 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 … Continue reading Roto Grip Gremlin
First ImpressionsThe Steel Forge impressed everyone. Will it step on the toes of the Evoke Hysteria? 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 … Continue reading Motiv Steel Forge
First ImpressionsThe first look at the Stealth Mode, it kind of reminds me of the GameBreaker line. Middle of the road versatile piece. Jason Boyer (Lefty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 470 rpmPAP: 4 5/8 & 0Average Speed: 19.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: mediumAxis rotation: mediumTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 55 x 4.75 x 35 “Keep in mind that … Continue reading Track Stealth Mode
First ImpressionsOur first look shows off a strong heavy rolling Paragon Shadow that will clearly like some volume. Jason Boyer (Lefty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 470 rpmPAP: 4 5/8 & 0Average Speed: 19.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: mediumAxis rotation: mediumTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 55 x 4.75 x 35 “Keep in mind that coverstock accounts for 70% of … Continue reading Track Paragon Shadow
First ImpressionsI’ve wanted to try the Hammer Black Widow 3.0 for a long while and finally decided to go for it. Typical Black Widow behavior and that’s not a bad thing. 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 … Continue reading Hammer Black Widow 3.0
First ImpressionsVery pleasant surprise, all testers were quite impressed by this one. 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: 18.5 mph (at … Continue reading Motiv Supra Clutch Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsStorm releases a new pearl Hyroad called the HyRoad 40, this time with the new cover we just saw on the Equinox. Really curious if Storm has possibly revived the old HyRoad pearl look on modern conditions. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis … Continue reading Storm HyRoad 40
First ImpressionsThe Ion Pro Solid brings back old school Storm motion. Long and strong. 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: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at … Continue reading Storm Ion Pro Solid
First ImpressionsAh, from the jump, the motion of the 900 Global Origin Ex is simply lovely. Racing fans will get this. 😉 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: 45 x 4.5 x 40 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: … Continue reading 900 Global Origin Ex Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe shelf appeal of the Jackal EXJ is quite nice. It took me a bit to understand how to work this ball but once I did, it made sense. 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 … Continue reading Motiv Jackal EXJ Bowling Ball Review
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
Alright, I get to see a ton of bowling balls and there’s a lot to like, dislike, and everything in between. This is a little different take but similar to my favorites. It’s a bit more specific to what’s in my bag. In some cases it’s newer balls and some, discontinued pieces I simply still … Continue reading What’s In My Bag – 2025
First ImpressionsThe Motiv Evoke Hysteria is the real deal. Feels like something special. 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: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Motiv Evoke Hysteria
First ImpressionsThe Roto Grip RST HyperDrive is a pretty ball and we were very excited to try it. We had high expectations and we were left partly confounded. 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 RST Hyperdrive 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
Paragraph First ImpressionsThe Rock Star is smooooooth. 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: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: highAxis rotation: mediumTest Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Roto Grip Rock Star Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsMotiv gives us a new benchmark level ball with the Lethal Venom 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: 45 x 4 x 40 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph … Continue reading Motiv Lethal Venom Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsGuess what, Storm releases another shiny asym with the new Equinox. We shouldn’t be surprised but this ball feels quite nice. 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: … Continue reading Storm Equinox Bowling Ball Review
