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14672 - Ebonite / Re: Game Breaker 4 Hybrid
« Last post by ronaldhjr on May 10, 2024, 01:05:01 PM »
Game Breaker 4 Hybrid - House Patterns and Sport Patterns

FIRST GB I have seen that is this sharp my goodness the GB4 Hybrid has some tuck and roll to it.  This is a good benchmark ball that could tell you what the lanes are doing right away.  GB4 Hybrid gets up the lane then dives through the head pin that means the pattern is a little to short or the backends are to clean for it.  GB4 Hybrid just won’t make it up the hill then you know it might be too much volume.  Those are perfect reads in my opinion, bowlers usually want a bowling ball that is going to show them how it will act throughout the night.  I feel like the GB4 Hybrid is that person you take with you knowing they are going to be who they are no matter what is going on or who is around.  However, you always want them on your side.  When the GB4 Hybrid is digging through the volume perfectly and has the ability to finish at the pins I am not sure there is better piece to have in your hand. 
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14672 - Track / Re: Theorem Hybrid
« Last post by ronaldhjr on May 10, 2024, 01:04:36 PM »
Theorem - House Patterns and Sport Patterns

One of my favorite bowling balls right here, Versatile is the aka name for the Theorem.  You want it to be a hook monster no problem hit is with some surface lower the number the better.  Want to see the Theorem be smooth throughout the lane no problem hit it with 2000/3000 or just 3000.  Want to see the Theorem snap with fun watching SKID FLIP leave it box or hit it with 1000 or 2000 then polish it.  Almost anything you want to see from the Theorem you are going to get.  What is most impressive for me is the true roll on house and sport patterns sure you might leave a good amount of back row but aren’t you getting to the pocket?  The finish through the pins is ridiculously GOOD in my opinion.  This is similar to what I have said about other bowling balls if this not it the Theorem will show you but I think the Theorem is a bowling ball you can use from game one to game X without having to do a lot of guessing.  The Theorem did this ok adjustment, the Theorem did that ok adjustment.  Almost like having the answers to the test but you remember or memorized them from studying not cheating.  The Theorem is kind of like that.
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14672 - Brunswick / Re: Perfect Mindset
« Last post by ronaldhjr on May 10, 2024, 01:03:03 PM »
Perfect Mindset - House Patterns and Sport Patterns

I was a huge fan of the Mindset so The Perfect Mindset fell right in line.  Very predictable, not the hook monster it might have been thought to be however, I thought the same thing about the Mindset.  Sometimes we get caught up in a bowling ball has this number or that number.  I think the bowling ball has a different opinion once it is drilled and who rolls with it.  The Perfect Mindset is one of those bowling balls you can start with and if the transition is settle then you can make intelligent adjustments.  If the transition is weird then The Perfect Mindset might give you a weird reaction.  I really like how predictable The Perfect Mindset is from the time it leaves your hand through the different phases and finally through the pins.  This is like watching Tim Duncan you aren’t going to be WOWED but you MUST respect it.   
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34404 - Roto Grip / Re: Hustle X-Ray Review
« Last post by rotogrip_rick on May 09, 2024, 06:26:04 PM »

Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray

PRODUCT DETAILS: COLOR: Slate / Black - CORE: Hustle™ Core - COVER: VTC™ Solid Reactive BOX FINISH: 4000-grit Abralon®

Layouts: X-RAY # 1: 5 X 4 X 4 … X-Ray #2: 5 x 3 ½ X 2 ½

My updated specs: Ball speed: average 15.5 mph. - Rev Rate: 425 – Axle tilt: 16 degrees – Axis rotation 70 degrees.

Since the introduction of the Roto Grip Hustle line 8 years ago, I knew that the Hustle line would be a “game changer” for years to come. The Hustle INK established itself as a key piece for all levels of bowlers from weekly league bowlers all the way up to the professional ranks, like recording the 34th sanctioned 900 series to winning national PWBA and PBA tournaments over the past 8 years. My favorite Hustle all-time has been the Hustle INK for year after year even when Roto Grip released new ones to the line, the INK still stood out over all them until last year when Roto Grip released the RIP version and the RIP became my new favorite since my old INKs I had were worn out. The RIP to me is the INK 2.0 with the coloring being dark and “liquid” looking. Now the X-Ray has hit the market, the RIP has been benched for now for the simple fact the X-Ray rolls a little sooner but still packs a BIG punch entering the pin deck. I have a few standard layouts since hoping back into 15lbs equipment for the first time in 5 years due to bad car wrecks – YES – plural, 2 over the past 5 years, and I drilled the first one at 5 x 4 x 4 and now recently drilled a second one – with 5 x 3 ½ x 2 ½. The reactions on both are not but amazing. X-Ray #1 is super reliable front to back with a nice little late kick entering the pocket and X-Ray #2 is quite stronger coming off the pattern and was quite shocking to me to see that much motion in the back end that was still controllable. The X-Ray #2 likes the oil a little bit more than X-Ray #1. When you watch my video, you will see X-Ray #1 I play straighter with it and use smaller angles and X-Ray #2 I can swing the lane as much as I want. What a truly versatile bowling ball for the price point that the Hustle line is in. Don’t be afraid to try one of the Hustles, it will not let you down. Visit your local VIP pro shop or stormbowling.com for more information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfxikKVnHic

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58328 - Roto Grip / Re: Attention Star
« Last post by Chicago972 on May 09, 2024, 03:36:30 PM »
Hello everyone and welcome to another Beyond the Arrows Ball Reviews brought to you by Striking Results Pro Shop, Bowlifi and Turbo 2 n 1 Grips, today we will be reviewing the new Roto Grip Attention Star.
The Attention Star has a low RG value of 2.48 which means it will rev up early and a medium differential of 0.049 and a high intermediate differential of 0.017 which will have a slightly sharp change of direction on the backend.
The Attention Star becomes the second Roto Grip release that has the AI Core Technology.  AI Core Technology lowers the RG and raises the differential that creates a quicker roll and more surface contact with the lane.  In addition, the Attention Star comes with a Momentous AV core which has been altered from what was overseas to come along with the AI core.
As per the eTrax Plus Pearl cover, which was initially formulated and used on the RSTX-2 provides a plenty of push through the front of the lane while providing plenty of footprint and responsiveness to friction down lane.
I did a ball comparison to the 900 Global Eternity and Storm Virtual Energy Blackout at 42 ft house shot, 25 ml of oil.  The layout chosen 65 x 4 ½ x 85. Box Finish used for review.
In comparison to the Eternity, The Attention Star starts up a little quicker being pin down but is not as sharp as the Eternity that is pin up with a stronger core. If the Attention Star was drilled the same as the Eternity I feel the Attention Star would out hook the Eternity being the Attention Star has a lower RG, a higher differential and a stronger intermediate differential.
In comparison to the Storm Virtual Energy Blackout, the Attention Star starts up earlier but being pin down is not as angular.  The Blackout was designed to be a longer but very angular on the backend to be that ball to use on the transition/burn where you need a ball to have a little more length but still make it up the hill.   
As per the surface adjustments, the Attention Star’s box surface is Reacta Gloss which is which is 500>2,000>4000, reacta gloss which has been fixed from some previous issues and I haven’t changed the surface yet since the ball has been great out of the box.
In the bag, will be the Eternity Pi, Optimum Idol, Attention Star and Storm VEBO
Please pick up a Roto Grip Attention Star at a Striking Results Proshop near you and please like and subscribe to my page Beyond the Arrows Ball reviews.  Use my coupon code Patrick300 on your first purchase of a Bowlifi jersey and get $5.00 off or $5.00 off a $50.00 or more purchase.
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58328 - Roto Grip / Re: Optimum Idol
« Last post by Chicago972 on May 09, 2024, 11:32:58 AM »
The Optimum Idol has a low RG value of 2.47 which means it will rev up early and a high differential of 0.056, in which 0.060 is the max differential a ball can have.
The Optimum Idol  is the first  Roto Grip release that has the AI Core Technology.  AI Core Technology lowers the RG and raises the differential that creates a quicker roll and more surface contact with the lane.  In addition, the Optimum Idol also features the famous Ikon core that we have seen in all Idol releases.
As per the Microtrax Solid Reactive cover, you will see a combination of the optimum balance of midlane traction and responsiveness to friction thanks to the blend of nanoparticles throughout the coverstock. This formulation maintains its surface profile texture longer to ensure you get maximum performance while displacing oil at an above average rate compared to other coverstock materials on the market today.
I did a ball comparison to the original Roto Grip Idol and 900 Global Xponent at 42 ft house shot, 25 ml of oil.  The layout chosen 55 x 4 ¾ x 40. 3000 Grit used for review.
In comparison to the Original Idol, The Optimum Idol is at least 3 boards stronger downlane and starts up a little quicker.  As the Original Idol was good for was versatility within the ball surface where from the lowest to polish the Idol responds to what you need very well.
In comparison to the 900 Global Xponent, the Optimum Idol is a couple of boards stronger the Xponent which has a lower RG that’s fits just above an IQ tour solid.   
As per the surface adjustments, the Optimum’s box surface is 2000 grit Abralon which is a good starter surface for a fresh oiled THS.
For me, I put polish on top of the 2000 surface that gives me a little more length and a little sharper on the backend.
In the bag, will be the Eternity Pi, Optimum Idol, Attention Star and Zen Gold Label
Please pick up a Roto Grip Optimum Idol at a Striking Results Proshop near you and please like and subscribe to my page Beyond the Arrows Ball reviews.  Use my coupon code Patrick300 on your first purchase of a Bowlifi jersey and get $5.00 off or $5.00 off a $50.00 or more purchase.
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30096 - Storm / Re: Storm discontinues 10 balls INCLUDING THE HYROAD PEARL
« Last post by 3835 on May 08, 2024, 08:06:16 PM »
Last Storm ball I liked more than 5 games - Hyroad X.

Just seems lately the stuff is sorta okay. At best.
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51645 - Storm / Re: Storm discontinues 10 balls INCLUDING THE HYROAD PEARL
« Last post by ignitebowling on May 08, 2024, 02:04:47 PM »
After the over hyped announcement from yesterday they should reconsider their marketing. Charging $189 for a glorified Hustle and now $199 for the benchmark ball thats already in the lineup with the Tour Dynam-X is pretty funny.

Things are certainly changing at the bowlers company and it is starting to resemble Motiv on their price points.

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24671 - Storm / Re: Storm discontinues 10 balls INCLUDING THE HYROAD PEARL
« Last post by Spider Ball Bowler on May 08, 2024, 01:38:38 PM »
The Hyroad Pearl. I've owned multiple and even my house hack self was able to put up some nice numbers with it.

I wonder if they'll just come out with "The Road" Pearl now?
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30096 - Storm / Storm discontinues 10 balls INCLUDING THE HYROAD PEARL
« Last post by 3835 on May 08, 2024, 01:01:39 PM »
Yep - Storm announced today 10 balls are discontinued immediately.

Hyroad Pearl
Exotic Gem
Eternity
Journey
Clone
Tour DynamX
Zen Gold
Xponent Solid
Electrify GO
Tropical Surge gold/purple
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