Does The Bark Match the Byte? Our testers: Layne Sandt (425 rpm) Brad Crouse (450 rpm) Lee Sandt of BowlerX drilled our test equipment. Layne’s layout is intended to get into a medium roll with a slower transition and high track flare potential. For Brad, his layout will allow for more of a skid snap … Continue reading Storm Byte Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
The CAM core continues its Reign… Now with the venerable R2S Hybrid cover of Hy-Road infamy, The Reign On splashes onto the scene. Our testers: Layne Sandt (425 rpm) Brad Crouse (450 rpm) Lee Sandt of BowlerX drilled our test equipment. Layne’s layout is intended to get into a medium roll with a slower transition … Continue reading Storm Reign On Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Roto Grip is set to release the new Totally Defiant in August. This ball continues to use the awesome Paragon core while utilizing the 74MH Pearl cover. We’ll be reviewing it with Digitrax and give you an idea of how different it is from the Defiant Edge. In the meantime, check out our video review.
Roto Grip releases the new Deranged in August. The Deranged is the second ball in the HP3 line to use the Middle Roll 70 core. While we work on Digitrax and the ball review, check out the video.
The Marvel-S is a Winner! Our testers: Layne Sandt (400 rpm) Brad Crouse (450 rpm) Lee Sandt of BowlerX drilled our test equipment. We used a 65 x 3.5 x 65 layout for Layne and a 70 x 5 x 70 layout for Brad. Both bowlers are relatively similar in style, speed, and revs. Both … Continue reading Storm Marvel-S Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Full review coming soon but check out our latest video of the Storm Hy-Road Pearl.
This one is definitely Frantic on the Backends!! Storm is set to release the new Freak’n Frantic in May. Our testers: Stroker: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Cranker: Sean “Revz” Patterson (565 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. We used a pin up … Continue reading Storm Freak’n Frantic Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Lights Out Baby! Storm is set to release the new Lights Out in mid-May. Our testers: Stroker: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Cranker: Sean “Revz” Patterson (565 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. We used a pin up layout for the Storm Lights … Continue reading Storm Lights Out Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Super Urethane? Storm’s latest ball set to release in mid-May, the Super Natural is a 3rd generation hybrid urethane piece. Our testers: Stroker: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Cranker: Sean “Revz” Patterson (565 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. Layouts are in the … Continue reading Storm Super Natural Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
This thing is definitely Brutal!!! Our tester: Michael Raquidan (450 rpm) We used a pin down layout for the DV8 Brutal Nightmare 30 x 4 x 80. This will allow a earlier read to control the midlane while allowing a booming continuous backend arc. 80 degrees VAL angle is really meant to slow the transition … Continue reading DV8 Brutal Nightmare Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Yes it’s pink, so what!?! Our tester: Michael Raquidan (450 rpm) We were looking for a benchmark type layout. With 70 x 2 x 35 Mikey got exactly what he was looking for. With the pin so close to his PAP, the ball gets into an early roll with low flare. It’s a very smooth … Continue reading DV8 Diva Bowling Ball Review
SKID…SNAP… Our tester: Michael Raquidan (450 rpm) The is a pin up layout for the DV8 Misfit Pearl. Layout is 75 x 3.5 x 40. This will delay roll but with a quicker transition and high track flare potential. This type of layout will let a ball like this generate flip and angle. Remember that … Continue reading DV8 Misfit Pearl Bowling Ball Review
Will the Gas Mask Core Ever Die??? Our tester: Tweener: Coach T (350 rpm) We used a pin down layout for the Hammer Jet Black Taboo. I was looking for a smoother reaction off the spot. This 45 x 4.25 x 70 should get into a roll with medium speed and transition on the smoother … Continue reading Hammer Jet Black Taboo Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
This one Vows to turn the corner Our tester: Stroker: Larry Salvati (255 rpm) We used a pin up layout for the Columbia Vow to compliment the expected ball reaction. The 5 inch pin will offer medium flare for a later breakpoint. It will get into a medium to late roll with a medium transition. … Continue reading Columbia 300 Vow Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Will this one Reign? Our testers: Stroker: Eric Deaton (275 rpm) Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Power Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. We used a pin up layout for the Storm Reign of Power, knowing how aggressive it is out of box. … Continue reading Storm Reign of Power Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Shinkansen! Our testers: Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. We are reviewing the 900 Global Bullet Train courtesy of Buffa Bowling. This is a fairly typical pin down layout. This will allow the ball to transition smoothly … Continue reading 900 Global Bullet Train Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
So here we are again. I’ve taken my time to write about this as I am still hesitant. “Cautiously optimistic” would be the appropriate description of my feelings. How did we get here? Part 1. I started the story that originally started in 2009 (with pictures!!!). Part 2. I further discussed the issue with many … Continue reading Bicep Injury…Visit to “Sweet Lou”
Normal Function Disrupted Our testers: Stroker: Eric Deaton (275 rpm) Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Cranker: Sean Patterson (565 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. This pin up layout is fairly typical and generally allows for a ball that gets into … Continue reading Roto Grip Disturbed Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
A Wicked Soul! Our testers: Stroker: Eric Deaton (275 rpm) Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Cranker: Sean Patterson (565 rpm) Eric Deaton, Storm Staffer of Strike Mor Pro Shop drilled our test equipment. This pin down layout is fairly typical and generally allows for medium transition to roll with slower, … Continue reading Roto Grip Defiant Soul Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
Perfectly in Sync… Remember that coverstock accounts for 70% of ball reaction, but the core will create the dynamic shape. Your drilling will alter the shape to suit your game and conditions you bowl on. Our testers: Stroker: Eric Deaton (275 rpm) Tweener: Jeff Dalton (300 rpm) Tweener: Norm Santos (350 rpm) Cranker: Sean Patterson … Continue reading Storm Sync Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis
