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Reviews by Stefanie Johnson

Columbia 300 Chaos

Columbia 300 Chaos Black

Columbia 300 Eruption Pro Blue

Columbia 300 Lit

Columbia 300 Resurgence

Columbia 300 Saber Pearl

Columbia 300 Savage

Columbia 300 Savage Life

Columbia 300 Spoiler

Columbia 300 Tyrant

Ebonite Choice Pearl

Ebonite Game Breaker 3

Ebonite The Real One Ltd Edition SOLD OUT

Ebonite Verdict

Ebonite Verdict Pearl

Hammer Black Widow Black/Gold

Hammer Black Widow Dark Legend

Hammer Black Widow Gold

Hammer Black Widow Pink

Hammer Diesel

Hammer Diesel Torque

Hammer Fierce Phobia

Hammer Flawless

Hammer Gauntlet

Hammer Gauntlet Fury Ltd

Hammer Phobia

Hammer Rebel

Hammer Rhodman Pearl

Hammer Rip'd Pearl

Hammer Rip'd Solid

Hammer Ruthless

Hammer Scandal

Hammer Scandal/S

Hammer Statement Hybrid

Hammer Statement Pearl

Hammer Statement Solid

Hammer Vibe Onyx

Hammer Web

Hammer Web Pearl

Hammer Web Tour Edition

Roto Grip Attention Star

Roto Grip Exotic Gem

Roto Grip Gem

Roto Grip Hyped Pearl

Roto Grip Hyped Solid

Roto Grip Idol Cosmos

Roto Grip Idol Helios

Roto Grip Idol Pro

Roto Grip Magic Gem

Roto Grip MVP Pearl

Roto Grip RST X-2

Roto Grip RST X-3

Roto Grip Rubicon UC3

Roto Grip TNT

Roto Grip TNT Infused

Roto Grip UFO

Roto Grip X-Cell

Storm AstroPhysix

Storm Infinite Physix

Storm Pro-Motion

Storm The Road

Track Cyborg Pearl

Track Logix

Track Paradox Black

Track Precision

Track Precision Solid 15 Only

Track Tactix 13 Only

Track Triton Elite 14 Only

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Columbia 300 Chaos
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all... Stefanie Johnson here... this CHAOS has made it's way in to my hands on a lot of medium distance/volume patterns. It has a strong midlane reaction, but is super continuous down lane. It allows me to keep my angles in front of me and play the lanes a little straighter which I tend to prefer. Great ball!
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Columbia 300 Chaos Black
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all... Stefanie Johnson here... I admit that I had the original Chaos back in the day before I was a truly competitive bowler, and I must say that this ball doesn't disappoint. It's clean through the fronts and has a predictable motion which I prefer. I have used this a lot on my league pattern along with lighter volumes. Worth checking out!!!
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Columbia 300 Eruption Pro Blue
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.....Stefanie Johnson here..... this ball is a great addition to my bag for lighter to medium patterns. I have had success with this ball on shorter patterns as well. I have mine drilled pin above the ring finger, nothing fancy. This ball is super clean for me through the heads and restores energy to have a smooth, continuous backend motion. Great asset if this is what you are missing in your arsenal.
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Columbia 300 Lit
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hi Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here. I recently drilled up the Lit for the PWBA Tour and thus far it's everything I had hoped it would be. It's a very strong asymmetrical piece that I can count on for the medium to heavier patterns we typically bowl on. Restores enough energy to get through the oil and still continue. I dig it!
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Columbia 300 Resurgence
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... The Resurgence definitely needs some oil! It's very predictable through the midlane and hits like a truck!
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Columbia 300 Saber Pearl
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all..... Stefanie Johnson here. I have one reason this ball has made it's way in to my bag -- when the fronts go, I can trust that this ball will allow me to open up my angles and know it will recovery and still go through the pins. Often on the PWBA Tour the heads tend to go quickly so it forces us ladies left -- not so much my "A" game so I definitely need trust in a ball that will be clean through the fronts and still make the corner. This ball is it.
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Columbia 300 Savage
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... if you're looking for a predictable ball on medium/longer patterns on the fresh this ball is a great option. I like this ball most on those conditions. It allows me to keep my angles closed a little bit -- very predictable and doesn't lose energy when going through the pins!
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Columbia 300 Savage Life
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all...... Stefanie Johnson here... this ball most definitely makes me want to live the Savage Life -- WOW! I have had the opportunity to use this on a handful of both medium and longer patterns and it hasn't failed me yet. I have used it to play straight AND when I need to open up my angles. It stores a lot of energy and goes through the pins with so much power! A versatile ball that I have seen many different styles of players use. And it's pretty.... BONUS!
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Columbia 300 Spoiler
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Yall..... Stefanie Johnson here.... I have found the most success with this ball on lighter to medium patterns when I need to open my angles up a little from the start. This symmetrical core gives me a good sense of predictability and creates a smooth, continuous motion for me. Mine is currently drilled pin above the ring finger. I enjoy this ball a lot when the lanes get tough and I need something to control the pocket!
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Columbia 300 Tyrant
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... this ball is all that it is hyped up to be. I was a little skeptical with the colors and how it would look going down the lane but it has not been an issue for me. I utilize this ball mostly when I am on a fresher medium/heavier volume pattern where I can keep my angles shut down and play the lanes to my strengths. I have not had a lot of success opening up my angles with this ball, however many higher rev players would say the opposite. As I mentioned, this ball is best used for me to keep my angles shut down to account for a smooth even reaction on higher volume patterns. Definitely has a place in my bag!
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Ebonite Choice Pearl
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... This ball has made it in to my hands when the heads start to blow up a little bit. It allows me the ability to open up my angles and trust that it will get through the fronts and have a strong, back end motion to still continue through the pins!
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Ebonite Game Breaker 3
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hi yall.... Stefanie Johnson here. I have recently drilled up 2 of these bad boy and they will be traveling with me this summer for the PWBA. I have one that is drilled Pin down with a large hole -- it gets started pretty early however the weight hole helps it to slow down so the backend reaction is very smooth and continuous. The other one is Pin up and that restores a lot more energy and has a stronger backend.

Worked well for me on medium to longer patterns so far. I'm looking forward to seeing how they come in to play this summer on tour!
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Ebonite The Real One Ltd Edition SOLD OUT
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here... so I had not ever thrown the original ONE but I can see the hype over this series. My Real One is a huge asset to my arsenal for more medium patterns I am finding. Very clean and continuous for me. It's currently drilled pin above the ring finger with a 45x5x35 layout. This ball will be traveling with me!!!
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Ebonite Verdict
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here...The Verdict is definitely IN! And I am GUILTY for loving this ball!!!! okay, okay.... cheesy but TRUE.

This ball compliments my Diesel perfectly and has made it's way in to my bag.

Very smooth rolling overall for me with enough pop in the back to go through the pins! (Video on Ebonite Facebook and Twitter Pages) This ball was my savior during the U.S. Women's Open and mannnny people in the stands would ask "what ball was I throwing?"

This is going to be a big winner for the Ebonite brand so if you are looking for something on more medium patterns, this is a great option.
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Ebonite Verdict Pearl
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hi y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here. I have recently drilled this ball in hopes when the fronts go away that I would be able to put a pearl/asym ball in my hand to open up my angles... and it has not disappointed. In fact, I have eve put a little bit of surface on it and it works great. Mine is drilled pin up with no hole thus allowing it to store energy for a stronger down lane motion. I am liking this ball a lot.

Worked well for me on medium / lighter volume patterns so far. I'm looking forward to seeing how they come in to play this summer on tour!
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Hammer Black Widow Black/Gold
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey yall.... Stefanie Johnson here...if this ball is super clean through the fronts for me with a continuous backend motion. A bit stronger than Widows in the past. I typically like to play the lanes straighter so this ball allows me to still keep my angles pretty straight when the heads burn up.
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Hammer Black Widow Dark Legend
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'All Stefanie Johnson here...Are you looking for a ball that is extremely smooth, yet still hits like a truck???

THIS IS THE BALL YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

I was a huge fan of the Red Legends so I couldn't wait to give this one a try and it did not disappoint.

Mine is currently drilled with the pin under the bridge and has a small weight hole. I have used it on my league house shot and a couple of the medium WTBA sport patterns and this ball has been very successful.

This ball allows me to play straight up the lane (which I love!) and trust that it's not going to over react in the back - it is super clean going through the heads and mid lane yet stores enough energy to get through the pins.

Definitely a must have if you're looking for that ball that's super predictable and doesn't do anything craZy :)
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Hammer Black Widow Gold
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all..... Stefanie Johnson here..... I have to say this has trumped all of my other Widows and is now my favorite. I primarily have found to be using this ball when the transition seems to be taking place and I can open up my angles. This b all is suuuuuuper clean through the fronts and restores enough energy for me to make the corner. I typically play the lanes straighter but this allows me to be comfortable opening up the angles!
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Hammer Black Widow Pink
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... all I can say about this ball is that is has absolutely lived up to it's hype! I have literally used this every week on tour (so far) and it hasn't disappointed. Most recently this ball was used on a medium 39' pattern from the USBC Queens and allowed me to play straighter on the fresh. It cleared the fronts pretty good and was able to store energy in the backend so I could keep my angles straighter. It's travelling me every week!!!

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Hammer Diesel
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here... all I can say is that this ball exceed my expectations! I currently have two in my arsenal with one pin above the bridge and one pin below the bridge.

I tend to lean more towards the aggressive balls due to me low rev rate and higher ball speed, they just seem to roll the best for me and go through the pins the right way.

Pin up: I have used mostly for medium patterns to get through the heads and have some energy to continue through the pins down lane.

Pin down: I have used this on medium/heavier patterns as to get the ball in to a roll sooner yet still have a continuous smooth reaction down lane.

This ball hits like a truck for me and doesn't "plaque" like others. Certainly a winner if this is what you are looking for !
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Hammer Diesel Torque
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey yall.... Stefanie Johnson here.... The Diesel Torque is overall stronger and earlier for me than the original Diesel. Both compliment each other perfectly - I have used the Torque on medium to heavier patterns where I can keep my angles in front of me. When transition starts to take place and I need to open my angles a little bit, my original Diesel is a great option to go to since it stores a bit more energy in the backend. Two Diesel Torques have made it in to my bag on tour.
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Hammer Fierce Phobia
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here. If you follow my page on facebook (Stefanie Johnson fans) you may have seen me go LIVE throwing this the other day.

Granted I was on a house shot, but this symmetrical ball allows me to stay on top of the pattern and play straighter, longer. I have mine drilled pin under the bridge with no weight hole - this gets the ball started early and creates an even continuous motion. It's very smooth and predictable. Mine does not have a lot of down lane motion.

Depending on what you are looking for this may be a good addition to your arsenal.
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Hammer Flawless
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all....Stefanie Johnson here.... As I mentioned in my bowling ball video, the sparkles in this ball caught my attention <3 Love me some sparkles... But on a serious note -- this ball makes its way out of my bag when the heads start to go and I need to open up my angles. This ball gives me the confidence that it will save it's energy and still drive through the pins! Remember -- we are all Flawless in our own way....!
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Hammer Gauntlet
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here... This ball was named very appropriately as people will be attacking you to find out what the heck you are throwing because it's SO GOOD.

Ball is great for medium to heavier patterns. Clean through the fronts, yet continuous through the back end and doesn't "puke".

Definitely stores energy to make a strong finish through the pins. Critical ball in my arsenal for many of the sport patterns we encounter on the PWBA Tour. And hey, it even looks cool - BONUS!
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Hammer Gauntlet Fury Ltd
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... this ball has quickly made it's way in to my bag!!! (not to mention it's pretty ;) ) This is one of my GO TO balls when the fronts go away and I need a ball that allows me to open up my angles and project the ball to the right. Playing the lanes that way is not my strong suit, however, this ball gives me the comfort to do so. It has a strong recovery and does not plaque when it hits the pins!!
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Hammer Phobia
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey ya'all... Stefanie Johnson here... I specifically drilled this ball with the pin 1" from my PAP for use on short patterns and it has not disappointed! The small pin on my Phobia in particular was perfect for that type of drilling and has been exactly what I was looking for - clean through the fronts and very smooth after the end of the pattern. Highly recommend!
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Hammer Rebel
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here... all I can say about this ball is that it's a MUST HAVE if you are looking for a ball that stores energy in the mid lane and has enough left to have a predictable flippy motion down lane. YES predictable flippy motion... I said it! I wasn't expecting this reaction from a symmetrical core but it's very predictable and that's exactly what I like.

I recently used it at our PWBA stop in Florida (40' pattern) and it allowed me to play the lanes more left-to-right and open up my angles. A great addition to your arsenal - something exciting for the Hammer brand!
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Hammer Rhodman Pearl
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hi y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here. This ball has quickly made it's way in to my bag due to how clean and predictable the reaction is. I have mind drilled pin under the ring with a large weight hole. This allows the ball to get started early but the weight hole slows it down a bit for just a smoother backend reaction. It allows me to open up the lane when the fronts get burned up a bit.

Worked well for me on medium / lighter volume patterns so far. I'm looking forward to seeing how they come in to play this summer on tour!
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Hammer Rip'd Pearl
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... I have primarily used this ball on our house shot, of which it's MONEY. It gets through the fronts super clean while storing energy for a nice and strong back end motion. It allows me to keep my angles straight AND open them up when the lanes start to break down. I love it!
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Hammer Rip'd Solid
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here... This Rip'D Solid has quickly made it's way in to my bag. One of the best predictable balls from he Hammer line in a long time.
I have found success with this ball on lighter to medium volume patterns (not necessarily a short or medium pattern). It allows me to keep my angles in front of me which I prefer to do. I can trust that this ball isn't going to hook too much off to spot but rather have a smooth and continuous motion for me. I am a high speed, lower revs player so if that sounds like you, I recommend this ball!
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Hammer Ruthless
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... this ball certainly lives up to it's name. I can see this coming out when I'm looking for a strong overall motion on medium to heavier patterns!
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Hammer Scandal
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey yall Stefanie Johnson here...All I can say is WOW! WOW! WOW!

This ball will be going with me to EVERY tour stop this year.... maybe even 2 or 3! :)

I currently have mine drilled with the pin stacked higher above my ring finger - no hole. My game is very simple mind you, 220 rpm, 17.5 mph and I could hardly keep it on the right side of the head pin ::) JUST WHAT I NEED for the heavier patterns that I struggle on due to my low rev rate.

You can clearly see this ball restoring LOTS of energy and then makes a pretty intensive left turn. Many times I felt as if I was going to throw it in the gutter and to my surprise actually hit the head pin.

For a symmetrical ball, this ball hits like a truck and has the tendencies of an asymmetrical ball. It's true #NothingHitsLikeAHammer
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Hammer Scandal/S
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here.
This Scandal/S seems to make it's appearance mostly on fresher medium to heavier patterns (so far). A lot of what we have been seeing on tour have been longer/higher volume patterns so this ball allows me to keep my angles in front of me and not give away the pocket too much.
It has a very smooth, yet continuous reaction so I can trust that this ball isn't going to die down lane. A must have if you are lacking a strong, symmetrical ball in your arsenal!
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Hammer Statement Hybrid
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... this ball is a great compliment to the other Statements that I have in my bag. It has primarily came out when there's been a lot more oil in the heads and I need the ball to get through it yet still have energy left in the backend. Must have addition to your arsenal if this is something you struggle with!
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Hammer Statement Pearl
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here... all I have to say about this ball is WOWZERS. I have already had a lot of success with this ball and will be drilling another one very soon! This ball allows me to open up my angles and trust that there will be a strong angular back end! It seriously hits like a truck and I have a couple videos on my Facebook page as well.
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Hammer Statement Solid
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all..... Stefanie Johnson here.... this ball has quickly made it's way in to my bag for more medium to heavier patterns. I have been practicing a lot on the WTBA patterns and this ball certainly gives me a variety of looks. It allows me to keep my angles more in front of my without giving away the pocket too much ( my preference). And I can trust that it's going to get through the oil and not bog down. Another great piece from Hammer!
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Hammer Vibe Onyx
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all..... Stefanie Johnson here. I have to say out of the VIBE series, this one is my favorite.
I have primarily used it on lighter to medium patterns when I like to play the lanes straighter. Certainly allows me to keep my angles closed yet still finish through the pins.
Great addition to your arsenal if you are looking for something like that!
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Hammer Web
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here... this ball has the WOW factor for me!
I have primarily used it on medium to heavier volume patterns and this ball gets through the pins like a truck. It has a strong midlane motion with a continuous backend as well. A must have if you are missing something for these types of patterns!!!
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Hammer Web Pearl
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... The ball showed it's face at the World Womens Championships (Team USA) and phew it comes off the spot for me! I was needing to have steeper angles through the front in order to control it (we bowled on 39' pattern) and it had a ton of energy left to go through the pins!
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Hammer Web Tour Edition
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... so I have not had a ton of success with Urethane balls in my arsenal, however, this ball has most certainly filled that type of void for me!! I have used this on shorter patterns and it has allowed me to stay on top of the pattern longer without having to abort and open up my angles. I'll definitely be using this more and more!
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Roto Grip Attention Star
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here! My formal review is on youtube (link below) BUT I will say that this ball is most certainly going into my bag for the PWBA Tour. I foresee it coming out towards the middle to end of a block when the fronts seem to start hooking early and I need something to get through that spot yet still continue. I am a very speed dominate player so "moving left" is not always my cup 'o tea but I believe this ball will give me the confidence to do so when the opportunity presents itself.


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Roto Grip Exotic Gem
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
hey y'all... Stefanie Johnson here. As I said already, this ball is a beast! Much stronger down lane than my original Gem was. A great compliment when my Gem gets to be too early -- The Exotic Gem allows me to move a little left and open up my angles. BONUS is I really like the colors too!
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Roto Grip Gem
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
hey Y'all..... Stefanie Johnson here. This ball is most certainly going to be traveling with me on tour this season. So far I have found success with it on patterns that are more medium in volume and distance. Its an early rolling piece that definitely stores energy to go through the pins. Would be great on a house pattern to if you are looking for something to potentially blend out the wet dry you may experience.
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Roto Grip Hyped Pearl
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here

This ball is fantastic for me the first couple games of league when I am looking for just a predictable reaction that allows me to play the lanes straighter. Can't beat the performance for the price point!
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Roto Grip Hyped Solid
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.. Stefanie Johnson here.. this is by far my favorite Hyped out of the three. It surpassed the Pearl! It's perfect for me on lighter to medium patterns where I can close my angles and play straighter (which I love)!
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Roto Grip Idol Cosmos
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey yall.... Stefanie Johnson here.... I was always a fan of the Idol line and this one did not disappoint. I would put it between my Idol and Idol Pearl as far as reaction. It is super clean through the front part of the lane with a continuous motion through the pins. Nothing too sharp off the spot. Mine is currently drilled pin above my ring finger, pretty basic drilling. I have used it mostly on medium patterns with low to medium volume (22-26 mils). Great piece!
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Roto Grip Idol Helios
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all Stefanie Johnson here..... This ball does not disappoint. I'm not personally a huge fan of bright colors but I love the way it rolls. I was a big fan of the original Idol and this one has a similar motion with more pop down lane. I have used it mostly on medium patterns as it gets through the oil fine. I like to keep my angles more infront of me so this ball allows me to do such.
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Roto Grip Idol Pro
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all... Stefanie Johnson here... this ball has shown itself for me a lot on shorter patterns. I will be taking this ball with me to Team USA trials and likely using it on the shorter / lighter volume patterns. This ball allows me to stay on top of the pattern longer where I don't have to open up my angles. Great addition to your arsenal if you're looking for something like this!
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Roto Grip Magic Gem
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here. The GEM line has been by far one of my favorite lines as a whole. This is the perfect marriage of the pearl/solid Hybrid coverstock. Reads the midlane and continues. Not as early as the original Gem and not as strong downlane as the Exotic Gem. Great piece I foresee utilizing heavily on a house shot!!!
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Roto Grip MVP Pearl
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all..... Stefanie Johnson here..... This ball allows my get my feet left when the heads start to get fried. I can lower my speed just a smidge and am able to confidently open up my angles and know this ball will give me length while still retaining energy to go through the pins. Has a strong midlane reaction if you're needing this! I have used it mostly on medium to lighter patterns.
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Roto Grip RST X-2
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all..... Stefanie Johnson here. This ball is a MUST HAVE in your arsenal if you're looking for a piece that allows you to open up your angles for when the heads may be a little burnt. I can always trust that it's going to make the recovery down lane and still drive through the pins!
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Roto Grip RST X-3
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.. Stefanie Johnson here.. well all I can say about this ball is WOW its a beast. I am about to open up my angles with this ball both on the fresh and the burn. The yellow coloring trips me up a little bit but all of them of course are made a little differently :) I am a big fan!!
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Roto Grip Rubicon UC3
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here. I will start out saying that I was a big fan of the Rubicon line prior to the UC3 and now I like it even more. This ball has been a savior on shorter / lower volume patterns. I am able to play the straighter angles more up the lane and know this ball is still going to go through the pins and not deflect. Must have if this is a type of piece you are missing.
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Roto Grip TNT
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all Stefanie Johnson here! Just got this TNT in to my hands and it's strong! I see this ball coming out of my bag likely on patterns with more volume in the front part of the lane. Mine is drilled 4 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. Its very early for me and digs in to the middle part of the lane and continues. Check out the link to my review!
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Roto Grip TNT Infused
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here..... great compliment to the original TNT. My original TNT was only typically good for a game or two out of the block however this will be a great compliment when I need something to get through the front part of the lane and not have it respond to friction so quickly. Im a fan!


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Roto Grip UFO
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... they weren't kidding when they said this ball was "out of this world". WOW. Must have in your bag if you're looking for something that had the giddy up to go through oil and still hit like a truck. The cavities within this specific core also act as internal weight holes so it's a pretty cool concept with the new rule going in to effect this year. Give it a go you won't be disappointed!!
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Roto Grip X-Cell
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all... Stefanie Johnson here. I have had the chance to throw this piece on a few different patterns and it has not disappointed me yet. The word that comes to mind the most for me is Control. On every pattern it has given me control of the pocket as it strong, yet predictable. Two things of which I like a lot in a bowling ball. I threw this ball a ton at the Women's U.S. Open and it got me out of a lot of potentially disasterous games. Give it a try!!
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Storm AstroPhysix
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... this ball is absolutely my GO TO ball when I'm needing something that will allow me to get through the fronts and midlane yet still retain energy in the backend. Loving the reaction I am getting where I have the confidence that it will still go through the pins!
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Storm Infinite Physix
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all... Stefanie Johnson here... Ill be honest I had not previously drilled any of the Physix line and now I wish I had! This ball will most certainly be accompanying me on tour. I had the opportunity to throw it on a couple of our patterns and it definitely needs some oil for me. I have it drilled pin under my ring finger. It has a strong continuous motion down lane that allows me to keep my angles a little tighter. Great piece if you are needing something for more medium to heavier oil patterns!
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Storm Pro-Motion
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hi Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... I specifically drilled this ball with the pin in my palm to allow me to stay on top of patterns longer. This ball is soooo smooth for me and very predictable. Can't wait to throw it down the lane more!
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Storm The Road
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all... Stefanie Johnson here. Big fan of this ball in my bag -- so much as I have drilled two of them. 5x5x2 and 5x5x3. Both have complimented each other nicely most recently as I competed in the USBC Queens. We bowled on a 40 foot, 30 mils pattern and this ball allowed me to play in the track area and control the pocket. The higher RG and Differential matches well to my game and with adding surface to the covers, these shaped nicely for what the pattern this week was asking of me. Great piece in your bag!
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Track Cyborg Pearl
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all... Stefanie Johnson here...This ball will certainly be going with me during my travels! When the heads go away and you need something to allow you to open up your angles and trust the ball to finish, this ball does just that. I have struggled for a while with this exact scenario and this ball will help me through that transition and not try to fight the pattern staying to the right and balling down.
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Track Logix
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Yall.... Stefanie Johnson here.... I have had success with this ball particularly on house shots. I have mine drilled pin down with a low hole and this gives me an extremely smooth, predictable reaction. This ball allows me to play down the boards or open up my angles slightly. Great ball for lighter patterns.
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Track Paradox Black
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all..... Stefanie Johnson here! The original Paradox was a winner for me so it's no surprise that this one has made it's way in to my bag too!!! Works great for me on Medium patterns when I want to play straighter (which is my A game). It doesn't allow me to open up my angles a whole lot so I mostly use this on the fresher patterns first couple of games before I need to switch to something cleaner through the fronts (Gauntlet Fury).
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Track Precision
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey yall.... Stefanie Johnson here....this ball has made it in to my bag especially if I know I'm going to be bowling on more of a medium pattern that may see some transition forcing me to open up my angles. I have used this ball mostly when I need to project my ball to the right and trust that it will recover and not bail. If that's what you are missing..... this is a great option!
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Track Precision Solid 15 Only
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Y'all.... Stefanie Johnson here.... This ball has been great for me on medium to heavier volume patterns. It has a strong midlane motion and continues through the pins hard. I have also used it on a shorter pattern with some surface to get it to slow down. A versatile ball that will be travelling with me a lot in my near future!
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Track Tactix 13 Only
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey y'all... Stefanie Johnson here. This ball is super clean through the fronts with a good back end motion. Recovers nicely without losing any energy the more I move left. I don't particularly like top open my angles that much but this ball comfortably allows that.
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Track Triton Elite 14 Only
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
230
PAP:
5" over and 1/4" up
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Stroker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
210
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Hey Yall..... Stefanie Johnson here.... this Triton Elite has quickly made it's way down the lane on lighter to medium patterns that I have practiced on. It has a smooth, predictable motion that I absolutely yearn for on these types of patterns. I don't want anything high response so this is most certainly be GO TO option for playing the lanes straighter (which I prefer to do when I can). A great addition to your bag if you're looking for something on these types of patterns!
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