@@zackrazali7545 I agree, but sometimes that part of the lane isn’t really accessible on the house shot, due to the low volume. That’s why I try to throw other balls to compare, so that owners of those balls can see the difference between the 2. I’m not expecting everyone to throw it or have the same reaction as myself, but the comparison should be relatively the same. I will also change up the videos in the near future to gain different types of viewers as well. Thanks for the input

@@GrumpaBaggins both solid and hybrids are great! The solid one, you should find it to be a great ball for the fresh oil!

THE INTRO DESTROYED MY EARDRUMS LMAO

Slightly different shape, I think the effect has more overall shape. If you’re more speed dominant, I think the effect will be more suitable as it will probably hook more overall and give more entry angle. If you’re rev dominant, I would recommend archetype hybrid for more control

I am throwing 15lbs

I can definitely start putting more of my layouts on the videos going forward. Initially I personally like answering them on comments to spark interest and discussion. Thanks for you feedback.

#newshoecarry!! 😂

Thanks!

Right now my 2 layouts for the season are 3.75 and 3.5. Reason is… I often bowl on a lot of sport conditions, having that rolls the ball up sooner for me to control the breakpoint and mid lane. I also have a slightly higher axis tilt so sometimes my ball is more sensitive when playing the higher volume in the middle/ too angular when I get it out to the dry. So the layout blends that’s out a bit better imo.

@@900proshop that makes sense. Thanks for the insight.

I am using a VISE IT interchangeable thumb, not JoPo. It is a quicker and smoother twist and lock system.

I pretty much have 2 basic layouts I use during the season, try some different layouts in the off season for fun. But to keep it simple, I have 1 pin up, and 1 pin down layout for all my stuff.

Appreciate the feedback and the compliments!

Thanks!

NU is still on of my favourites to blend out the patterns. My advice is to keep the surface of the NU on check, because that ball lane shines pretty quick and the reaction changes quite a bit as it changes.

Given this is a sport pattern, the ideal breakpoint is going to be in that general area. However, you can pin point when the ball starts hooking (front to back) to determine and notice the differences in shape.

True, but it does have it's place. Purple is more angular off the spot and IQ 78/u is still earlier. Overall still easier to use than the old traditional urethanes.

The Black Widow 3.0 and the Extreme Envy both have a little lane shine during filming of this video. If I use it on a house shot, I typically let it shine up a little to have a little more energy at the pins. I generally keep it sanded at 1000-1500 for sport patterns.

Those are the KR Strikeforce Gladiators!

Thank you

Thanks for the positive feedback!

@@900proshophow’s this compare to the black widow 3.0?

@@A1STBornKiLLa The 3.0 being Solid wants to roll up a little sooner to me, the effect is more off the spot and goes a little longer. Recently I had the chance to sand down the surface on the effect to use on a sport pattern, once I took the cover down, the ball became an earlier and more overall ball than the 3.0.

Hey nice to hear I was able to influencing you on getting this gem! If you bowl on more sport conditions and tougher patters I would recommend something with a slightly shorter pin distance around 3 3/4 - 4 inches (i.e 40 x 3 3/4 x 30) or if you bowl on more house shots and want to move left with it and stay ahead of the transition from everyone, consider something 4 1/2 - 5 inches away (i.e 45 x 4 1/2 x 30). Let me know how the ball rolls!

The one in this video is 70 x 3 1/2 x 35. I did also drill up a second one recently at 50 x 3 1/4 x 85 to compliment one another!

vaguely orange like

A lot of reviewers - especially Ron Hickland - is saying that it is an orange/citrus scent. Scents aside, it is more interesting that Storm abandoned the patent for scenting bowling balls.

Yea! Very citrous-y and tangy!

​@athlonen I think the patent expired. Isn't 20 years?

My pi oddly smelt like orange chocolate as well. Odd that multiple sources are smelling lots of orange scents with various things. ​@@900proshop

15 pounds! Yea the 15lb has slightly lower RG, getting the core to want to rev up/start up a little sooner. However the diff is the same.

@@900proshop Yeah that's my only concern with throwing 14. I recently bought an extreme envy. You think this Effect is a good compliment to that?

@@broski818 That's actually the ball I use on heavier conditions, so that's actually my 1-2 punch when I need earlier pieces and shape. It's definitely a good compliment to have as a solid to pearl combo.

Yes I have, if you watch my new video released on Sunday evening, the comparison is there as well!

Good luck with your channel 😮

Definitely going to consider making other content other than just reviews in the future, just getting feedback right now from everyone before planning the future videos. I do like the idea of sharing some coaching tips to assist others to learn the game.

@@900proshop Thanks for the reply! Yeah your content thus far is really enjoyable to watch. I'm currently a student of the game and I'd love to see some educational videos in the future. Do you do virtual lessons by any chance? Thank you.

@@broski818 sorry that I completely missed your comment. Virtual coaching can be arranged, given if we have a time zone difference, we would see if it can be accommodated.

Thanks! Hoping to improve on each video!

Appreciate it!! Will keep the videos coming!!

Hopefully the second video will give you a better expectation. We can definitely invite some 2H bowlers onto the channel to compare their looks with similar or different balls as well in the future.

@@900proshop awesome - as a 2h myself, 2h PoVs help a lot

Me personally (Sly) is a Hammer Regional Staff Member. We also have others in the shop, who are free agents, in future videos are planning to do other comparison videos with.