Thanks very much, I appreciate it! I decided to go with a lower VAL angle and a bit shorter pin distance than I normally would use just because the core of the ball is a bit weaker, and with my ball speed I was afraid the ball might be a bit too mellow. Larger VAL angles kill the ball reaction for me. This is fine on a big-reacting ball with a very powerful core. But on a ball with a bit weaker core, it's overkill. Plus the earlier hook from the increased flare also works well with my speed. How has it worked? I'm still using the same Envy Tour almost 2 years later. It's got over 200 games on it by now and I've never had to rejuvenate the oil out of it. I just keep the surface clean and fresh whenever I bowl an event and the ball still works great. Check out my Hammer Effect Tour Video from a few weeks ago and you can see it in action when I do the ball comparison - the same Envy Tour I did this video with!

@@JeffTeachesBowling Thanks for the in-depth explanation! Sounds like a great option for lower differential cores. I struggle with getting hook on longer, heavier oil patterns like Shark, Weber, or Hardwick. In addition to more surface and slower ball speed, would this kind of layout help on a stronger core ball? I feel like I need help to get the ball to read sooner AND hook at the end of the pattern. What's your surface and layout strategy for long patterns? Maybe a topic for a whole video!

@@larryroberts6614 I used to be really good on longer patterns when lane surfaces were wood, or older synthetics, because I could still get the ball to pick up a little bit. On newer surfaces, I have to work hard at slowing down. That said, the earliest hooking ball is often the slowest hooking ball, and on long patterns, a slow hooking ball won't turn over in time. The faster ball is often much better. So a ball like the Envy Tour might pick up, but might not hook enough. I'd get something with a much stronger core and a big hooking surface, but also that might have a bit higher RG to help with some length and saving some energy for the backend. I've been using the Track Criterion for it and it's been great for me.

@@JeffTeachesBowling You described the dilemma well. What would you recommend with layout? Thanks again!

@@codyjames1158 pin down makes balls flare less, so they go longer and hook less and smoother. No offense but it sounds like it’s doing exactly what it was laid out to do.

None taken. Didn't do pin up because we thought it might be too much for where I bowl. Changed the surface to 1000 and it hooks more now and gets to the pocket nice and smooth.

@@codyjames1158it does a very good job at going the length. Redrill that ball and enjoy the shit out of it like I am

Yes it is, see the correction I made in the comment section. I was provided incorrect information.

It's much more versatile by a long shot!

The Theorem Pearl definitely revs up a lot

The Theorem has the type of Asymmetric core that works with my Low Track, it's known as a P.S.A. Mb, (Preferential Spin Axis)!

After throwing both, I feel like the Real Time is a bit earlier and smoother, and a bit more hook overall, but I think these two are both the types of balls where it might vary a bit depending on who's throwing them, the lane conditions, etc. They're close.

@daniellenart1729 You're welcome. I'm loving this ball so far. Just shot 777 in league with it tonight, just kept moving left all night, ball comes back from everywhere and never lost hitting power.

Touch the surface of the gb4 with 3000 just to break the shine and you'll see a completely different ball

@Doza418 I'll see if i can put something together, in the meantime i posted a couple of shots on the Track Bowling group on Facebook

$450? It's half that

@JeffTeachesBowling I have only seen them for like $350 + shipping...then getting it drilled...where u finding it for $250 ???

It's $197 on Amazon. Where the hell are you looking lol

Probably a little smoother plus stronger and more continuous on the back than the Obsession Tour

1- Imagine thinking polished solid balls react the same as pearl balls, and 2- Imagine not realizing that you can dull it back up when the pearl one is released! 😁😁😁

@069rene Thank you, glad you liked it. I would expect the GB5 to be earlier and smoother with the same surface. I wouldn't expect he GB5 cover to be as clean or as responsive to dry as the HK22 base coverstock in the Real Time. The lower RG in the GB5 would likely also contribute to getting the ball to see the pattern earlier. The differential is lower, though, so it might counteract that a bit, but it would also contribute to a less aggressive backend move as well. Just my prediction. I'd have to try it to see if I'm right 😁😁

@ thank you. I personally think the Real Time can be as strong as the GB5 at the same surface but just with a different shape.

@069rene d Depends on how you define "strength." If you're just looking at board coverage, it would not surprise me one bit if the Real Time was more.

@@JeffTeachesBowling not really looking at board coverage. Overall strength. But I do think the same that the Real Time could have more board coverage.

@069rene that's what I mean, though. "Strength" is a vague term. Balls can be strong in different ways and different aspects of ball reaction (board coverage, earlier, snappier, etc). I don't know which of those aspects you're referring to.

@@smoothcii you say that like you think I was trying to impress you. That’s not my goal doing these reviews. Other staffers will tell you that balls are “must have” or “special” - I couldn’t care less about that. I’m just here to show you what I saw. If you like the ball, great. If you don’t like it, also great. All I want is for people to have the necessary information to make their own decisions. I don’t have any emotional stake in what that decision is.

@@dennismcclintock3154 totally

@@Interdicted nooooooo!

@@JeffTeachesBowling yea, shit happens, had a few good ones there

@ervinbrunson3585 The Criterion has impressed me so much, maybe if they make a Pearl version you'll pick one up! 🤣🤣

@michaelgaleotti1870 that's a good question, maybe I'll do a video on it and see. I haven't thrown them side by side yet. My hunch is that the effect probably hooks a little more, but in all honesty they're probably quite similar. Could go either way. I'll bring them both to league and test it for you!

I appreciate that. I actually think we crossed paths years ago. I bowled at maple lanes in Brooklyn back in the 90’s. I think u and your brother bowled there. I think. lol

@michaelgaleotti1870 those were the good old days, right?

@@JeffTeachesBowling yes it was. Bowling pot games on 27-28 in front of the pro shop trying to beat Richie the Horn. Yay that was fun…. lol

@fliboimoney I think if you're that far left, you're probably going to want something cleaner and with less surface than 500 anyway, unless there's just a lot of volume in the midlane to cut through.

@@miguelm6307 🤷

@@christopherkinchen1709 the core in the Anger is much stronger. It should be more dynamic on the backend, plus the HK22 base coverstock is likely much more responsive as well.

@@luissalomon9062 Thanks!

@russellgilbert3453 95% of my stuff is pin up. Just give me this one! 🤣🤣

@mskita007 You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. Let your friends know of my channel! 😁

@@JeffTeachesBowlingI’ll post your reviews on my social media account.

@loupugliese4576 i generally don't use the Envy Tour in league. It's too early and smooth, and as a result does't carry sometimes. I'd be much more likely to try the effect tour because it's a bit more dynamic. Envy Tour Pearl can be really good there sometimes when the lanes break down a bit.

@scottstottsgaming oh I know, I was just joking around a little (half joking, mornings do suck lol)

I'm glad you enjoyed it! More reviews are coming soon.

Man, I remember the videos of "the good old days" haha

@@JeffTeachesBowling I just came back to bowling this past summer after 15 years.. this ball hit me right in the feels. If Hammer comes out with a new Black Widow Bite now.. 👀 new bag filled lol

@@free2befree I think it's a pretty safe bet that there will always be another Black Widow coming, and especially now with the Cohesion additive into the HK22, I'd put good money on them sticking some version of that on a Widow core in the near future.

@brendensramek7440 that absolutely blows my mind. I'm holding it right now 6 inches from my face and it still looks Pearl. 🤣🤣🤣

@@JeffTeachesBowling Ball looks amazing Jeff, really appreciate you showing it from way left as well. Hard to believe a polished solid could perform this well, love the shape. Ebonite are crushing it, and that makes me happy.

@@dijigo1587 Yeah totally, you don't see many shiny solids than can do what this thing does, that's for certain

Yes, it absolutely was more backend than the Envy Tour. I'm still not sure about the total hook potential comparison between the two - will need to throw them both a little more. (P.S. I have an OG Web Tour in my garage, the bridge is cracked but I think it can be fixed. Maybe I will now!)

@ I get it. I, too, have the original Envy. Seems me like the same balls! 🤗

No joke, I saw people put up silly numbers with this thing back in the day

What’s your speed? If you back down 1 speed I will react a lot more and take out that 10 pin.

It's fire! They did a great job on the color scheme :)