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Reviews by Roldan Ramirez

AMF 300 The Big Heist

Brunswick Massive Damage

Brunswick Microfiber Dot Grip Ball

Brunswick Pro Glide Double Roller Navy/Black

Brunswick T Zone Northern Lights

Etonic Men's Basic Kingpin IV

Storm Rascal 1 Ball Roller Black

Storm Reacta Shine Reactive Polish and Cleaner 4oz

Storm Tournament Double Roller Black

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AMF 300 The Big Heist

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Reviewed by Roldan Ramirez on 6/19/2011

About the Bowler

League Average:

185

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Stroker

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

This is a lot of ball for the money. Not too much hook and not a weak ball that you have to crank to get it to do what you want. It works best on medium to heavy oiled lanes. It is almost useless on light oil as it has too much reaction even with the most non-agressive drill pattern. I wanted a ball I could adjust to and use on all lane surfaces since I see a lot of different conditions. This is very close. My previous high was a 201 and within a month of throwing this ball, I now have a 231 high. My average increased from a 141 to a 158. Keep in mind this is my first reactive ball as I was throwing a "straight" ball before. This ball made it easy to transition to the new style of throwing so others attempting to start throwing a hook might find it a good starter ball. This is not a high end ball because on high volumes of oil, the reaction is greatly reduced. It will still work, but you don't get as much of a big back end arch to destroy the pins. This ball gives a lot of pin reaction. It hits very hard and I can strike even when I'm off and the ball hits "Brooklyn". I would recommend it, especially for those straight bowlers looking to elevate their game to the next level.
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Brunswick Massive Damage

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Reviewed by Roldan Ramirez on 5/10/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

185

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Stroker

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

This is a great ball for the price. Don't let the hook ratings fool you. This ball hooks alot. I drilled it for length and back end with no weight hole and it still has an incredible back end. It forced me to move further inside even though I had it drilled to be less agrressive than my old ball. It says it works best on medium oil, but it can handle any fresh house pattern out there with no problem. As the lane breaks down, the hook gets better and better. This is a real benchmark piece and can handle a large variety of conditions unless the lane is flooded with oil.
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Brunswick Microfiber Dot Grip Ball

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Reviewed by Roldan Ramirez on 5/10/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

185

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Stroker

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

This grip ball works well. It keeps your hands very dry. It is larger than I thought it would be. Looks sturdy and well made. The little nubbies help wick up moisture. Only downside is I was sent a light purple color not even pictured. Oh well, at least it does what it says it does. It is worth the price.
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Brunswick Pro Glide Double Roller Navy/Black

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Reviewed by Roldan Ramirez on 6/2/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

185

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Stroker

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

Pros: Quality made bag, velcro straps to secure balls inside, ball cups, storage pockets on both sides and top, shoe compartment is huge, wheels are very large smooth and quiet, zipper buckles are large and easy to engage, bag is very sturdy when loaded, nice colors, handle straps on top bottom and middle of bag for easy transport.

Cons: There is a release button you have to press to move the handle up or down. Once locked, it will not release until you press the button again. Kind of annoying but will help prevent broken/bent handle rails. Also the length of the handle is 3-4 inches shorter than most other bags out there. It takes some getting used to especially if you are tall. Storage pockets are a little shallow, but there are a lot of them and the shoe compartment will hold almost anything that doesn't fit elsewhere.

All in all it is a great bag and looks like it will hold up for many years. The sturdiness of the bag is its best feature. It does not fall over even with a joey attached or when on carpet. It does not like to tip over when being pulled like other bags. For these reasons I'd say it's worth buying.
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Brunswick T Zone Northern Lights

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Reviewed by Roldan Ramirez on 4/20/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

185

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Stroker

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

The Brunswick T-Zone is an excellent spare bowling ball. This is my third one and I like how they perform. The only thing I have a complaint about is the colors. The sample picture doesn't look much like the real thing. The colors on my ball are a mixture of neon green, cranberry (almost a dark pink in some spots), and black with glitter in it. The glitter is what threw me off the most because you can't see it in any of the pics available. All in all it is very unique ball so I'm happy with it. Also, the deal was unbeatable. As a suggestion, I would recommend bowlingball.com show pictures of actual balls online so the consumer can gauge the real look them. I know the videos give a better idea, but there is not a video available for every ball.
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Etonic Men's Basic Kingpin IV

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Reviewed by Roldan Ramirez on 10/24/2011

About the Bowler

League Average:

185

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Stroker

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

Excellent bowling shoe, worth every penny. The slides are on both shoes and they work very well. The grey looking inserts are actually charcoal and are very dark compared to the picture. The shoe looks like it's almost all black. Shoe fit is comfortable (nice and snug), which is what you want in a bowling shoe. With a dark shoe and black laces, it will not show wear as easily as other colors. I especially love the flat sole design. I tried a shoe with a separate heel and found I couldn't bowl with it as the raised heel kept making me stick during my slide. If you want an advanced performance shoe on an entry level budget, look no further.
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Storm Rascal 1 Ball Roller Black

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Reviewed by Roldan Ramirez on 6/19/2011

About the Bowler

League Average:

185

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Stroker

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

This is a great single roller. It holds any ball, shoes, and accessories. The handle operates nice and smoothly. It rolls well and sits upright without any problems. This is one of the best single rollers out there. The only problem is if you are a serious enough bowler to buy this bag, you might as well look at the double rollers. Even if you don't have a second ball now, for not much more you can add a second ball to your arsenal without any problems. Since most people eventually get a main ball and a spare ball, it makes sense. If you only plan on using one ball for the forseeable future, this is the bag for you.
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Storm Reacta Shine Reactive Polish and Cleaner 4oz

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Reviewed by Roldan Ramirez on 5/10/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

185

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Stroker

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

This stuff works nicely. It helps remove stubborn track marks that a regular liquid cleaner will not remove. It is a mixture of cleaner and polish. It is very runny and can be a little bit messy. I wish it had a spray applicator, but is has a simple drip cap which is kind of annoying. Most Storm products are known for a pleasant scent, but this stuff smells awful. That is the only reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5. Even with the bad smell, I would recommend it.
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Storm Tournament Double Roller Black

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Reviewed by Roldan Ramirez on 6/19/2011

About the Bowler

League Average:

185

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Stroker

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

Positives- Affordable, double roller, holds shoes and accessories, nice black color, Storm brand name.
Negatives- Tips over very easily causing the bag to rub on the ground and ruin the bottom corners (wheels are too close together), falls over on carpet when placed in the upright position (top ball causes it to be top heavy and unstable), no interior securing for the two balls other than a simple divider to separate the two, handle is difficult to get to due to velcro flap designed to protect it.

The whole point of this bag is to make it light and minimalistic so it will fit inside a locker. They have succeeded in accomplishing this. But because of this, the wheels are placed under the bag very close together. If I had to do it all over again, I would have gotten a bag with wheels extending outside the sides of the bag. I do not store the bag in a locker so that is not very important to me. Also, the handle has a velcro cover on it so that when traveling, the handle is safely stored away and less easily broken by rough handling. The bad thing is you don't have easy access to the handle. It can be cumbersome to undo the flap and pull the handle out at times. Other bags, you just grab the handle and go. If you need a locker bag, this is it, otherwise I would look at some of the other double rollers.
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