Yes the mesmerize would have definitely topped your list as the strongest ball so far
@brandx7112 ай бұрын
I have both the Mesmerize and the Max Bias with similar layouts. I found the overall hook to be about the same. However, the Max is more responsive to friction giving me more miss room to the right, whereas the Mesmerize is more responsive in oil (ie shapes more) which gives me more miss room left.
@dennisung86582 ай бұрын
Awesome video Ben, Keep M coming
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Thanks Dennis!!
@CliftonDon742 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben!
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
My pleasure Don! Have a great day my friend!
@ernestofarre2402 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update, a really good list to have when i look for something stronger. Question: do you consider Roto Grip's Attention Star to be a strong ball? thank you!
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Attention star isn’t traditionally “strong” as it doesn’t cut through oil very well, but it’s still got a lot of hook potential as it matches up core and cover strength very well.
@ernestofarre2402 ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 oh cool, thank you very much for the info! 👍
@Naregnemyes2 ай бұрын
Wicked Collision looks strongest on paper, leaving box surface out of the equation... Also to my eyes the Conspiracy looked stronger than the Max Bias.
@zackoakes63822 ай бұрын
I have the eternity pi currently as my strongest ball, what would be the best option above that ?
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Any one of these 5?
@lamarmoore71172 ай бұрын
Is this strongest out of every brand or a particular brand
@shanenorthrop19692 ай бұрын
I have the Harsh Reality. If I wanted to polish it what brand of polish do you recommend? I have Tru Cut hand polish but is there a better option?
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Hard to beat Storm's Step 2 in my opinion.
@shanenorthrop19692 ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 thank you I’ll get some
@shanenorthrop19692 ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 the compound? It’s 320-1500 grit? So is that like doing a 1500 grit with polish? I’m confused
@shanenorthrop1969Ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 hard to get it… I can’t find it in stock anywhere
@shanenorthrop1969Ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 so apparently Storms Step Two has been discontinued 🤷🏻♂️ so what replaces it?
@dennissmeiska93512 ай бұрын
Max Bias is on my list. Debating layout yet.
@Cartel3362 ай бұрын
So this is before the mesmerize
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
It is! However, I also think there’s a chance it wouldn’t make the list 😬. We shall see!
@123Sblade1232 ай бұрын
Definitely keep us updated 💯💯 Because i was forsure looking to the Mesmerize as being my new heavy oil ball.. But then again, that Conspiracy didn't look too bad either!! @@bowlersparadise2255
@Dwdsh2 ай бұрын
Hey Ben how’s it going quick question so I have a 6 ball arsenal 3 solid 3 pearl would you be able to have any recommendations for a hybrid for high school bowling which is just on a house shot
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
I'll say this, the 5 best balls for house shots video is on its way, so stay tuned there. In the meantime, if you're looking specifically for a hybrid option for house, the Arctic Vibe and the Hazmat both from Hammer are really solid choices.
@Dwdsh2 ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 okay thank you sm
@bgoggin882 ай бұрын
Serious request: can you do the 5 weakest? I need to know what won't overhook
@zackoakes63822 ай бұрын
Is the Hammer Pure Envy top of the list now?
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
No sir.
@Jackal_Blitz2 ай бұрын
I can't wait for Motiv to discontinue the Ambush and release something more usable. I know they're not going to discontinue the Ghost anytime soon, even though the cover is almost certainly weaker than most "strong" covers on the market today.
@CKBowling12 ай бұрын
I have the Max Bias, ball is very good.
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Glad to know you’re liking it!
@alanbialeck9482 ай бұрын
What about katana strike and mesmerize.
@bigd88122 ай бұрын
Where’s the widow 3.0?
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Not on this list 😉
@bigd88122 ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 you guys drop the ball on that one
@redcat56972 ай бұрын
Sorry I think the Gem is still the king here IMO .
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Loved my Gem, but I didn’t see it anywhere near this list personally.
@qu1zz3r972 ай бұрын
I agree. It doesn't hook as much left to right, but if we're talking about early hook, the gem is still stronger than anything in the spi line.
@mikefields2243Ай бұрын
No Gem? I am getting a X cell next Saturday
@bowlersparadise2255Ай бұрын
Gem’s discontinued bud.
@mikefields2243Ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 is it official? Wow.
@mikefields2243Ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 by the way. Great content.
@StephRenee8122 ай бұрын
Evoke but i didnt match uo, i shouod had given it more games before i decided
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Not matching up with a piece always stinks. What was it that you didn’t like?
@ADHDWhiskey2 ай бұрын
If the Hater was a 2024 ball, would it have made the list?
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
I don’t think so tbh. I considered it for sure, but as that one lane shined up, it got notably weaker pretty fast. I had to re-up the surface at nationals and it wasn’t near what it was out of the box.
@TheGuapzilla2 ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255Yes!
@demdudes954Ай бұрын
Gonna make me order an evoke now 🤦🏽♂️
@bowlersparadise2255Ай бұрын
I ain’t even a little upset lol
@demdudes954Ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 would you recommend it for a low rev high speed bowler for whom the nuclear and ghost don't get to the pocket on fresh? I don't want to have to slow down ball speed
@shanenorthrop19692 ай бұрын
Love my OG Harsh 😁
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Do you keep it dull or leave it shiny?
@shanenorthrop19692 ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 I’ve been trying to keep it at 2000 but it seems to shine up quickly. Funny I was thinking today that I should just let it shine up and try to get used to it… what do you think? I have a UFO ALERT that I keep at 1500 polished with Tru Cut polish and a Lightning Blackout that I’m still trying to figure out what surface I like on it. I’m a no thumb one hander and love your videos. I really only trust what you say because our styles are the same and there’s just not many reviewers out there doing no thumb one handed reviews
@shanenorthrop19692 ай бұрын
Usually sand it back to 2000 after it shines but if you say it’s better lane shined I’ll just let it go. If you polish it what grit do you put under it? I’m a no thumb one hander
@shanenorthrop1969Ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 so with your advice I let my Harsh Reality shine up and stopped putting surface on it and I really like it. I can pretty much use it in all 3 games in league although I used my UFO Alert on one of the lanes in game 3
@zackoakes63822 ай бұрын
Update lol, is it the max or mesmerize
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Mesmerize would have been an honorable mention.
@JKyttle3002 ай бұрын
Virtual energy blackout is strong..
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Somewhat yes, but I could probably name 4 asym pearls that are stronger...
@huntermoore89942 ай бұрын
Strong means front to back, not left to right
@dd101dd42 ай бұрын
I know this is Fall or later releases but the BW 3.0 would be on the list. Outside of that I agree with everything. Great video man!
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
Hey man! Appreciate the comment! I personally don’t see the 3.0 being here as even in just the Hammer lineup, it’s 3rd, and maybe even 4th in total strength. I know it’s a huge fan favorite, and has a place in a lot of arsenals, but if I have to cut through some real oil volume, it wouldn’t be first out of my bag.
@dd101dd42 ай бұрын
@@bowlersparadise2255 I can see that! I have the 3.0, Harsh Reality, and the Xcell. My Harsh reality I have it lane shined. so its weaker than both the 3.0 and the Xcell. My downlane motion I get the most out of my 3.0 but I can see how you say the Xcell has more overall hook as it has more teeth than the 3.0.
@seniorxj29312 ай бұрын
Black Widow 3.0????? Wth!
@bowlersparadise22552 ай бұрын
It's not even the strongest ball in Hammer's line...
@lamarmoore71172 ай бұрын
These so called strong balls are useless because i never get to bowl on sport shots where i can use them. Seems all these sport shot tournaments are basically just modified house shots so everyone can strike all day