First ImpressionsThe Raptor Reign looks like it’s going to be a very usable ball considering it’s overall strength. Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 365 rpmPAP: 5 1/8 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 5 x 45 Tyler Church (Righty)Style: Power PlayerRPM: 425 rpmPAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 … Continue reading Motiv Raptor Reign
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 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 ImpressionsFor one of us, the Storm Physix Blackout just about looked like the best ball they’ve ever thrown! 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 & … Continue reading Storm Physix Blackout Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Sublime Focus is a very bright but very strong ball, both in terms of oil handling and backend. 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 … Continue reading 900 Global Sublime Focus Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsLooks neat rolling down the lane. Seems like a potential stronger type benchmark but could also get a little lost amidst everything else. 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: … Continue reading Storm Ion Max Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Subzero Forge rolls like it looks. What is that? Let’s get into it. 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: … Continue reading Motiv Subzero Forge Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsPepto-Bismol has changed color a little bit but it’s the same old shape and the same old feelings. 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 35 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 … Continue reading Roto Grip Optimum Idol Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsWow the Evoke is colorful. Still think it rolls nice with all that neon bubble gum stuff going on! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: 14 PoundsLayout: 45 x 4.75 x 45 Bryan Hoffman (Righty)Style: StrokerRPM: 280 rpmPAP: 4 1/2 … Continue reading Motiv Evoke Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsIt’s been a minute since Motiv has had a strong benchmark type ball and the Raptor Fury looks to fill it nicely. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 330 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis … Continue reading Motiv Raptor Fury Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Pride Dynasty looks to be my favorite of the Pride lineup. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! 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 … Continue reading Motiv Pride Dynasty Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Storm Summit was a tale of two balls, leaving us with feelings ranging from “wow” to “huh”. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 Storm Summit Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsWe expected the TNT to be a benchmark ball. It looks benchmark like but it feels like we’ll need more time before we bench the Phaze II or Idol. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & … Continue reading Roto Grip TNT Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Motiv Jackal Ambush is clearly another big piece that continues to take advantage of the Predator V2 core and has the gusto to cover some boards. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage … Continue reading Motiv Jackal Ambush Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Motiv Carbide Tank is clearly another super urethane, well it’s Microcell Polymer but it will be compared because of the shape. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 … Continue reading Motiv Carbide Tank Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsHere we go with another urethane ball. Although the Zen U harkens back to the nostalgic days when urethane was simple Black color and yellow script, it’s shape is more than that. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 … Continue reading 900 Global Zen U Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Storm Super Nova is a very clear relative to the original Nova with more strength but how does it compare to the big dog Proton Physix? Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 & 3/8 upAverage … Continue reading Storm Super Nova Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsI was hoping for an Idol Pearl replacement but the Roto Grip Idol Cosmos is something entirely different. Check out our friends Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at 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 Roto Grip Idol Cosmos Bowling Ball Review
Welcome back everyone. Today is the day! Welcome to the 3rd annual Tamer’s Favorite Bowling Balls for the 2021-2022 season. I’ll be sharing with you my personal favorite bowling balls of the last year or so. Since this is my opinion, I pretty much make up my own rules. I will stick with balls that … Continue reading 3rd Annual Tamer’s Favorite Bowling Balls 2021-2022
First ImpressionsThe 900 Global Zen Soul feels like very clearly the OG Zen’s bigger brother. Don’t forget to check out Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe at Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)Style: TweenerRPM: 375 rpmPAP: 5 1/2 & 3/4 upAverage Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)Axis tilt: lowAxis rotation: medium/highTest Equipment: … Continue reading 900 Global Zen Soul Bowling Ball Review
