The Hustle X-Ray features the same Hustle core, but this model comes wrapped in the VTC solid reactive coverstock finished at 4000 grit abralon.  At 15 pounds the RG is medium at 2.53 and the differential is .030.  The Hustle line continues to provide bowlers with excellent performance at the entry level price point.  Don’t let the price tag fool you…this ball delivers a lot of bang for your buck!  The X-Ray with it’s solid coverstock and finish, provides good length but the response time is on the slow side and the backend motion is an arc.  All of this allows me to keep my angles closed while playing close to the friction.  When compared to the Hustle BRY, the X-Ray is about 2 -3 boards right with my feet.  This ball will be one of my go to balls on the lighter and shorter oil patterns. 

The Roto Grip Optimum Idol features the same Micro Trax reactive coverstock and Ikon core as the hugely successful original Ido.  However, the Optimum features the new A.I. core technology, which in my opinion makes this ball even better than the original Idol.  At 15 pounds the RG is a low 2.47 with a differential of .056.  I drilled my Optimum Idol the same as my original, 5x4x2 which puts the pin above my middle finger.  The Optimum Idol has the same motion as the original…it starts up very early, controls the midlane and has an even arcing backend motion.   This ball is perfect for medium/medium heavy oil patterns.  The A.I. core creates even more pin action than the original.  If you had the original and have been looking for a replacement, you won’t find anything closer than this.  If you never had the Idol, don’t miss out on this one, you won’t be disappointed.  This ball should be in every tournament bowler’s bag.  Power, control, and versatility all in one!!!

The Storm DNA Coil seems like the perfect blend of power and finesse, with its EXO Pearl coverstock and Supercoil Core. I'm always on the lookout for equipment that can elevate my game.

The Harsh Reality was stronger overall and had a longer track with more backend motion than the Roto Grip Magic Gem
Keep in mind that bowling ball performance can vary depending on lane conditions, so it's always a good idea to test different balls out before making a purchase.

Hey, and welcome back as we have a great one for you from Storm Bowling Products the Lightning Blackout! If you're a fan of these reviews, first and foremost, I want to thank you for hopefully enjoying these reviews and videos and hope it gives you some information to take back when looking to get your next bowling ball.

From the previous reviews and videos of the Hustles, I've mentioned being more speed dominant than rev dominant, the weaker equipment tends to give me a really bad over-under reaction but with this ball, I did not really see it unless it was human error. The Lightning Blackout video starts off with the ball hitting very heavy so I moved 2-1 and the ball looked really good from that area. Once again, balls lower than the mid-performance balls usually don't fare too well for someone like me who is more up the back of the ball as the ball is forward most of the way down the lane. As you can see this ball was something that moved left which again is something I don't tend to do a lot as I usually focus staying within bigger balls. This ball has changed my mind a little bit and really can't wait to work over the summer dialing in those Hustles, The Road, and the Lightning Blackout. I am definitely going to keep at its box finish and manipulate a few balls around this one and really define the bag and I definitely see this ball being a staple in the bag for some time to come.

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