HAMMER ENVY TOUR SNEAK PREVIEW!!! Full comprehensive review!

[@hasbeenbowler]

Like your reviews Jeff! Many don't go as in-depth as you are on these, Final Thoughts are a good touch as well!

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

Thanks! Many don’t go as in-depth because they just don’t have the bowling experience and knowledge to do it. They’re more interested in getting views with hype or fluff, and I’m here wanting to make bowlers better and smarter!

[@larryroberts6614]

Your reviews are great. I would love to hear the rationale for your layout choice and your thoughts about how the layout worked. I'm noticing some lower VAL angles in recent reviews.

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

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!

[@larryroberts6614]

@@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!

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

@@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.

[@larryroberts6614]

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

[@S3eed1989]

The best review I have seen for this ball. Can't wait to get my envy tour.

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

I'm glad you liked it! Check out the other reviews on my channel. Best reviews on KZbin! 😁😁 No fluff, no hype! Only information!

[@jeroldserrell9746]

Just punched one today thanks for the info.

[@davidfenech7185]

First time I watched one of your reviews ; immediate subscription . Very good stuff !

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

Thank you so much! Welcome aboard!

[@thomasmerrick8948]

Good video ! Your style is great to watch and results good. Like the comparison to other Hammer equipment. Keep up the good work on the upcoming new bowling balls.

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

Thanks very much, appreciate it! Trying to give you all the best information I can 😁😁

[@jeroldserrell9746]

Good vid Jeff

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

Thank you!

[@paulwalansky8154]

Great video!

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

Thanks!

[@teeghost239]

Pin up or down? Great vid btw

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

I put the layout and pictures about 30 seconds in!

[@teeghost239]

@@JeffTeachesBowlingmyb I’m new to this lol I get confused on layouts

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

@@teeghost239 no worries. Skip ahead in the video to about 30 seconds in where I show pictures of the ball and the layout and you’ll see it’s “pin up” which generally means the pin is above the fingers. This makes the ball hook earlier, more and sharper/more angular.

[@teeghost239]

@@JeffTeachesBowling so on the layout for example. 45x5x30 would be a pin up. And a 30x4x60 would be a pin down? So higher the last number the more pin down?

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

@@teeghost239 Yes, that's generally correct.

[@Jason_P]

Great review, though I'd have rather seen this compared to the first Envy solid. I already have an Envy (and I LOVE IT) so I want to see if the Tour version is a good compliment.

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

Believe me, if I had one I would have. Did the best I could just being a normal guy that doesn't have access to everything for free. 😁😁

[@johnnyjdogg33]

Great Video!

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

Thanks!

[@robertohara9547]

awesome video:) idk if you take suggestions but the black widow hybrid ball that just came out would be a fun one!

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

If I happen to get one, I definitely will! Can't get every ball on the market though! 😁

[@JustChuck1t]

How do you compare this to the GB2 and GB4?

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

The asymmetry of the core will result in a more defined break point. They all make that smooth motion, but to use a non-bowing term, the Envy Tour will "mean it" a little more 😁😁

[@JustChuck1t]

@@JeffTeachesBowling Tyvm for the reply and please keep up the awesome videos. Some of the most informative no biased videos on KZbin.

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

@@JustChuck1t Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@EA-yg7eh]

How would you compare this to other low rg, low diff balls (rattler/venom shock/iq tour)?

[@JeffTeachesBowling]

Definitely a more pronounced move on the backend because of the asymmetrical core. The cover is also stronger than any of those three, and comes duller out of the box than any of those three. This one definitely needs some oil.

[@EA-yg7eh]

Thank you