THE TOP 10 BOWLING BALLS OF 2023‼️

[@alexanderjacksonbowling300]

My top is the Brunswick Quantum Evo Response🥳 This ball has been such a game changer, it’s been super versatile for me and has been amazing for my game!

[@stompingpeak2043]

I think radical has been killing it lately. Ive historically been a storm bowler but that may have changed. Radical has really surprised me with how much better their balls seem to roll/last

[@hotshoer916]

Perfect mindset!

[@michaelmarinelli6475]

DV8 Chill has been the ball for me this year. Honorable mention to both the Perfect Mindset and Hellcat XLR8 as well, but the Chill is it.

[@HaroldJackson]

Nick. Your so good you just make all the balls look good. I like my new TNT!

[@BrettNordquist]

Happy and surprised to see the GB4 on the list. I bought one 6 months ago and still have people in league asking me what it is. The proshop recommened it as a complement to my main ball, the GB2. I really enjoy both of them.

[@mariansowinski8967]

Just in time for Christmas 🎄

[@dijigo1587]

Love my GB4 Hybrid for mostly the reasons you stated. Feel like I can throw it just about anywhere on the lane, and trust it. Can't think of another ball from ANY brand that would replace it.

[@CKBowling1]

I knew the top 2…NAILED IT.

[@cannonchristopher]

Got the Widow 2.0, Nu Blue, and Envy Tour. Along with Brutal Collision (which came out on 12/22). All have been great fits for me. I'm a convert from SPI and loving the new B7 gear!

[@brunsnick]

Thanks for sharing! Awesome!

[@Top_Bowler]

Brunswick quantum evo response, house shot killer, looks amazing on sport shots when you need something to make it back from deep angles, responds very well to hand position changes, and does good with surface or shiny im soo shocked that didn’t make the list and I literally take it to any tournament whether house or sport shot

[@slapshtick873]

Love my BW 2.0 Hybrid! Hands down best ball in my bag!

[@dan8402]

I have the 2.0 and could not be happier. I changed nothing out of the box. I did need to teach myself to read the lanes, as the oil volume drops from the lanes getting burned in you really need to be on top of it, or all of a sudden it just won't hook and will run straight. That is a player problem and not a ball problem. I can also run it up the middle to stay in the oil and it will hold a nice shape, almost like a symmetrical. I am not a high rev or high speed bowler so it is nice to know I can control it late in the games.

[@whattheheckman3004]

I’ve only had 4 that were released in 2023, so I’ll order the 4 I have. 1. NU Blue Hammer - the ball that replaced my Purple Hammer after just 4 games, and I’ve used it exclusively for the past week I’ve had it. 2. Brunswick Teal Rhino Pro - got this after a demo and fell in love with it, used it a few weeks ago getting my first 300 of the 2023-24 season. 3. Hammer Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid - this doesn’t come out much, but it’s fantastic for when I have to get right and keep it tight to the head pin. 4. Hammer Axe (Purple/Smoke) - I drilled this with side weight and put it at 1000 grit. It’s a fantastic ball for dryer shots or the club houses.

[@douglasbrown1711]

Started throwing the DV8 Chill and love it. Thought it might have made the list. A lot of good balls out now.

[@jessehensley1812]

Radical innovator solid just a solid strong ball for heavy oil and hits hard

[@Frostecy]

NU + Tundra Fire = House Shot and everything killer

[@Lank2thepast]

This was awesome! Loved seeing all the different ball reactions. How many bowling balls can a man own at once is the real question.

[@brunsnick]

Good question!

[@FredSoDak]

DV8 Verge Hybrid. Inciter based coverstocks are so smooth on the medium length (40'-43') regular 9:1 ratio league shots & challenging 5:1 ratio tourney patterns. The core does not over react to the friction. Making a move is very predictable, when needed; but large moves are not normally necessary, as the cover does not tear up the track.

[@atlkj55]

Katana Assault and Strike hav been a staples for me working on a variety of conditions. Avg raised this year from 160 to 185 so very pleased. Really enjoy the podcast from you and Phil @brusnick. One day im getting that wheel spin to stop on the Grand Prize with my name called, BELIEVE IT !!

[@michaeljamrozy4299]

I really like the Emerge. Seems like a fairly ignored ball that is really good. Very good bigger pearl. Bigger specs, but still seems very usable on a house shot

[@andregentsy621]

Rhino pro for the win for me.and the envy tour

[@CKBowling1]

I have owned 6 of the top 10. Probably the one that has seen the most lane time is the Outer Limits. Just shot 685 with it last week.

[@aaroncardenas8425]

I actually chose a DV8 Chill over the Trouble Maker. Based off your review, the Chill never missed pocket and carried every shot. I almost went with a GB4 until I saw the Chill review.

[@ELWOOD54224]

I think the defender hybrid, katana assault, 3d offset, crypto boom was outstanding!!

[@ADBowling]

XLR8 and Envy Tour goes everywhere with me. Happy to see envy tour make top 10

[@dbroadus1]

OG Mindset has been a godsend for me, hooks up just right! Thinking of drilling an Ethos to add to my arsenal.

[@slim6088]

I got the NU blue BW 2.0 and envy tour pearl and my favorite is actually the envy tour pearl. The black widow is a great ball but I match up better with the envy tour pearl

[@b.r.fowler785]

I call the Envy Tour (solid) my GOAT ball. Started bowling again last year after a four year hiatus since joining the military, and I’ve shot multiple 700s and a 299 game with that ball.

[@slim6088]

@b.r.fowler785 I'm thinking about getting that one right now. At the house I bowl at, has one there on the re-drill rack. The pearl is nasty for me. I get a lot of back end with a smooth glide through the front. I shot a 700 with it the first week I had it. My benchmark is the obsession tour solid, I think the envy tour could round off my arsenal

[@b.r.fowler785]

@@slim6088 I’m actually picking up the Envy Tour Pearl tomorrow. Did you put in for your complementary hoodie after you bought your ball?

[@slim6088]

​@b.r.fowler785 yep I got the light Grey one it took a week. make sure u keep your box and receipt to order it. I just got the NU Friday I have only thrown 2 games with it but I like it so far. I'm gonna throw it at league tomorrow.

[@larrylacroix3944]

Great video having my first hammer raw solid drilled this week as close to my pap as possible. I want it to be my first ball on synthetic lanes I think or maybe have it drilled as third ball on wooden lanes not sure which way to go yet. Pso is storm all the way but hopefully he will help with the drilling on this ball

[@AccountNameHere1]

I'm very surprised the radical hitter did not make this list, it has been awesome in my bag and I thought you had loved that ball as well. I am just curious if it wound up being that or the Outer and just wanted to call out that awesome radical program they have over there.

[@brunsnick]

Gotta go with the OG ball that used the program to eventually get to the Hitter and ZigZag. 👍🏻

[@mikeplummer4130]

Just shot my first 800 with the BW 2.0 Hybrid last Wednesday. Great ball, will most definitely be stocking up on this ball!

[@aalkhoori1]

I drilled 6 out of 10 balls from your list; BW 2.0 Hybrid, NU Blue, purple Hammer (The Goat 🐐 - still legal),Teal Rhino Pro, Outer Limits and Envy Tour. My favourite two balls are Hammer Purple Pearl Urethane and Hammer Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid. Thank you for this informative video 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌹

[@nickparedes4584]

Didn’t get a lot of hype when released, but the Ebonite Fireball has been my go to ball on league nights. I’m a high rev, high speed, down & in type of player (220 avg). I start the night playing out and as the lanes break down I just move into the oil line and this ball delivers.

[@drumorrison7625]

I would have to include The Hitter and the Bigfoot Hybrid to go with the Outer Limits. The three have been in my bag since each came out and currently are my arsenal.

[@BassRacerx]

big foot hybrid was the ball i was most interested in this year but i saw zero press about it!

[@brunsnick]

Bigfoot Hybrid was 2022.

[@drumorrison7625]

@@brunsnick December 2022 you are correct. Time flies it seems.

[@willjames6437]

I just ordered up a Track Kinetic Cobalt. Your review on it was awesome and so were a few other reviews. I wanted a mild assym to fill a gap in my bag. I am hoping with the .006 intermediate differential it will do just that. First Track ball I have bought in a long long time.

[@brunsnick]

Enjoy!

[@thebigeasy8609]

This was special. Love your pics and why. Cool reading peoples opinions. I can't argue with any of your choices but I would have liked to see Radical's Rattler and Hammer's Envy Tour Pearl in the house shot killers list. Thanks Nick very cool.

[@bonesballreviews]

3d offset attack should be in there. It was a great drier lane ball that was really versatile for different lines and different styles. I would also add the deadly rattler to the list.

[@brunsnick]

3D was 2022. 👍🏻

[@bonesballreviews]

@@brunsnick crap I am sold old they are blending together.

[@brunsnick]

@@bonesballreviews right there with ya! 👨🏻‍🦳

[@Jbmccain86]

Great list! Highly considered all on that list (especially the Trouble Maker 😈). I bought 2 2023 balls this year and ordered both either pre-order or right at release and they were your top 2 😁 I haven’t had a chance to throw the NU and I can’t wait!

[@ohhApathy]

Mindset and perfect mindset

[@kevinspradlin6288]

I use the pink Widow urethane, it is a bit stronger than the Purple Hammer....thanks for the list Nick.

[@jimbailey9830]

I loveeeeed the bite and bw pearl. My two favs ever… still! Wish I’d kept some nibs

[@74edmartin]

Big-time special edition is unbelievable

[@andrewweltlich9065]

Yep BW 2.0 hybrid really is that good.

[@christopher7310]

Only ball I have on this list is the 2.0 hybrid. And the only ball I have in my bag to compare it to is my venom shock. I can't say which one I like more. They both are damn amazing balls and worth every bit of love and hype they have been getting

[@levihayes5365]

Just got the 2.0 last Sunday so far loving it

[@jareddrake619]

My top ball of the year has been the DV8 Captiv8... I'm a Medium Speed Cranker and our League is on the light side... Historically I'm a low 180s Bowler... My first season with the Captiv8, I finished 18 weeks with a 204 average... First time I've held over 200 for a full season... Had hold on misses in and boom on misses out... It's a phenomenal ball, can not recommend it enough to High Rev Players for League... It also looks awesome

[@atlkj55]

I am a tweener and use Captiv8 as my light-dry ball weak ball in my bag. By no means is it weak, as you mentioned has hold and allows miss room to the right. Choose this over Crypto Boom, Rattler, and Phaze V. Definitely the sleeper of 23..get one if you have a chance.

[@garyhodge9250]

Track Stealth solid. So good it replaced my Venom Shock. League killer.

[@b.r.fowler785]

I have #1 and #9 in my bag. Strongly considering adding 2, 4, and 8 to my arsenal as well.

[@TobyHoy-qt2zg]

My 123 is Brutal Collision. Hellcatxlr8 and Katana Assult

[@Mikey-1990]

Completely agree with putting the 2.0 Hybrid as number one. The carry I get with it is insane. No matter how far left I get, it finds its way to the pocket with ease and has excellent continuation. I have higher ball speed and I never have to worry if it's going to pick up and get going or not. Also it's very responsive to hand positions if I need to play straighter. Ball is just way too good and I'll definitely be getting another one. GB4 Hybrid would be a close second.

[@zip006]

My nomination goes to the Katana Strike, loved my Slash and this is about as close i can get to it

[@brianleverock8078]

I am a very big fan of the Radical Innovator and ready to get my 3rd in just under a year: a 14 lb pearl, drilled in-between conventional and fingertip; a 15 pound solid drilled fingertip and getting a 15 pound pearl to match that solid. I am a beginner bowler at age 40--only been taking it seriously for about a year.

[@brunsnick]

Right on Brian!

[@timothypope5300]

Hammer hazmat has been amazing already! Oh and a question Didn't the Bw 2.0 hybrid come out in February 2022? This list is 2023 isn't it?

[@brunsnick]

No, BW 2.0 Hybrid was Feb 2023.

[@alexstriker1969aw]

Hi😅Im Alex from germany and im in Bowling for 43 years. How would you list this 10 Balls, from strong to low? Alex

[@theobserver9565]

Best hardest hitting ball with tons of continuation that I've had in a long time - Hitter . I wonder how it compares to the Envy Tour?

[@thomasunderwood8833]

Yeah, The Black Widow 2.0 Hybrid is badass.

[@RobViles300]

I agree with #1!!! Over 30k in earnings with my first one, second is otw

[@brunsnick]

Nice!!

[@JackHurley-n6t]

I like the tzone red Scarlet shadow best

[@2Left.Handed.Garretts]

My outer limits is the best $10 I ever spent (won it in a raffle) I’d say the extreme envy is an honorable mention, turned out far cleaner and far more versatile than I expected

[@Dhamp]

Ethos and Infinity both look really good!

[@DavidRoberts-t1f]

surprised not to see the Extreme Envy!

[@rondockery8056]

I'm surprised the Track Stealth Pearl or Solid did not make the top 10 list. I have the Pearl version and I love it. I might have to go back to my Outer Limits again. For me that ball is very temperamental.

[@danielq2358]

I've only owned my NU Blue Hammer for about a week and I didnt really care for it for the longest time. I'm also predominantly Storm. However, my mom insisted that i need another option for shorter patterns and i was impressed with the NU Blue. It also solces several gripes I have with urethane, especially that first shot going haywire and often not giving enough torque.

[@derekrojoharrington9445]

Hey Nick, thanks for the great info. What about the Motiv Venom Shock or Coral? Are they all rounders? I just got back into bowling after a 16 year hiatus. My workhorse is a Columbia 300 Wicked, I love that ball, but starting to crack and want to get a similar new ball. I've been looking into the Extreme Envy from Hammer or the Motiv Venom Shock. Any insight is welcome even if it means a different brand. Just looking for an all rounder instead of an arsenal. Thanks again!

[@brunsnick]

Derek, I work for Brunswick. Can’t help you with stuff I don’t know sorry.

[@TeamIFDVideos]

BW 2.0 Hybrid is just...amazing.

[@shawnangie1]

I still love my Roto Grip Epic Battle. One of these years, I'll buy a new ball. Maybe.

[@DerekJustis]

Super shocked that the Track Stealth Pearl is not on the top 10. Ball is Goated

[@GrumpaBaggins]

As someone who has been using the 14lb Brunswick Slingshot for around a decade, and looking for a new ball, what would be a healthy recommendation for a 12lb choice? Thanks! Great video!

[@brunsnick]

Depends if you want to go stronger? Or keep with the same type of reaction? If same, check out Rhino. 👍🏻

[@GrumpaBaggins]

@@brunsnick ordered a Rhino black/red/gold. Thanks for the advice!

[@StevenSheekey]

Great list, was just going back over it. I have a quick questions. I have a love the Envy tour, using a ton. I also have the Rhino Pro and depending on the house, an amazing ball. I 'struggle iwth using them together. Do yiu see them in teh same bag and any suggestions?

[@brunsnick]

I can see the Rhino Pro being used if the Envy Tour gets to be a little lazy after you’ve been lined up.

[@rousefire]

Looks like the Teal rhino may be a good choice for me. Old wood lanes , only throw about 13 mph , most balls I throw overhook . Any other balls for a worn out bowler bowling on worn out lanes?

[@brunsnick]

NU Blue 👍🏻

[@adamdaigle847]

I bought a gold label and a 300 madness this year. Maybe I should have gotten the black widow 2.0 haha😅😅

[@glennswiney185]

Which bowling ball is Best for pin down and what it looks like when it rolls

[@brunsnick]

That entirely depends on the bowler and the conditions they bowl on. There’s no one answer. I drill none of these pin down for review.

[@Rick-xj2fw]

My number one brunswick is the zenith

[@Dobbyisfr33]

Any chance of a video on the Black Widow 2.0 Pearl? It's an overseas update to the BW 2.0 Ghost, with HK-22 (and slightly duller out of box). Was really excited about the BW 2.0 Hybrid, but as a rev dominate bowler at beginner/intermediate level, it always seems to flip a bit too early for me. Hoping the new Pearl is a better fit for me.

[@brunsnick]

No sorry.

[@benpettit2894]

Tundra Fire has gotta be in there!

[@andrewhall5277]

If only the Track Theorem was produced in time for this vid!!!

[@robertmichael6729]

I’m a little disappointed I didn’t see EVO PEARL RESPONSE !! But with being said glad to see the troublemaker

[@BassRacerx]

Hammer radioactive Vibe deserves an honorable mention because i don't think there is a better ball at it's low price point. That is the ball i'm hoping Santa Has under the tree for me this year.

[@wingracer1614]

1. Johnny Patraglia BVL ball 2. Cuda Pearl

[@walterrussell7584]

Yeah the hammer diesel

[@ripvanrevs]

Guessing the Hitter is #1

[@ripvanrevs]

Looks like I was wrong! I am going to get the Blue N U drilled tomorrow.

[@polandsprings21]

Katana legend was the nest ball i ever had. Someone stole it. I was thinking of getting another but if its anythkng better ojt there ill grab that. Anybody got any suggestions?

[@louiscornale5667]

Bowl on one bowl on 52 Bar open?

[@garyhauf5210]

Magic Gem

[@michaelmonahan5709]

How would you rate the storm balls?

[@brunsnick]

I don’t.

[@dennisp362]

Any tips for me with the BW 2.0 hybrid? The thing hooks like crazy I cant seem to find the sweet spot .

[@brunsnick]

Try changing your targeting on the lane, play different areas, or add a little surface to the ball to blend it out more.

[@dennisp362]

@@brunsnick ty sir. I'm new to all this. Trying to learn off your videos.

[@brandonferris8934]

i'd vote for the Rundra Fire (if it came out in 2023, and not 2022).

[@Topnikko]

If it was released earlier in the year the Track Theorem would have made the list.

[@Hur1canez]

Criminal not having the track theorem in the list. Personally think this is the best ball released

[@stevefreshour]

No love for The Hitter Nick?

[@brunsnick]

Gave props to the Outer Limits, first of its design. 👍🏻

[@Tronthe1st]

Recommended a dark web hybrid for my dad and he’s consistently shooting 600 since

[@richardchapa275]

How similar is dv8 verge hybrid to widow 2.0 hybrids is it worth having both?

[@brunsnick]

Yes. Pretty different from one another.

[@twohandedbeast]

Black widow hybrid

[@johnenriquez4816]

I thought it was a slam dunk that the Envy Tour Pearl would make the list. Looks like that slam dunk got blocked by the rim. 😂

[@brunsnick]

Great ball but got Matumbo’d

[@ervinbrunson3585]

1. BW 2.0 hybrid 2. DV8 BRUTAL COLLISION 3. TRACK PARAGON PEARL 4. NU BLUE 5. HOPING THE DV8 VIOLENT COLLISION MAKES MY TOP FIVE

[@brunsnick]

Brutal was 2022 👍🏻

[@ervinbrunson3585]

You right but less then a year old from today.

[@ervinbrunson3585]

​@@brunsnickyou right but less then a year old from today

[@34e321]

Hitter

[@chrism6880]

How about the Black Widow Purple Urethane?

[@brunsnick]

Not a catalog release.

[@chrism6880]

@@brunsnick forgot it wasn't a US ball, but dang it's pretty

[@brunsnick]

Sure is!

[@LCBowling12]

Hammer envy tour pearl….#1

[@cptmiche]

I'm really disappointed not to see the Dark Web Hybrid. This ball for me has been "Phaze II but more blendy" levels of incredible. I know you're B7 sponsored so you can't really mention SPI stuff. But I have two balls that just punch way outside their weight class. The Phaze II and the Dark Web Hybrid. Every other ball has its place where it's just fantastic, can't beat it. But these two just give unreasonable levels of versatility.

[@cptmiche]

To emphasize, I don't think you did the ball dirty by not including it. But I feel like the ball deserved a better reception by the community than it got. Maybe- unfortunately, the BW 2.0 hybrid just is SO good that it completely drowned out how good the dark web hybrid is, even though they're not the same ball. The black widow is much sharper. The dark web is a phenomenal control piece for the burn.

[@brunsnick]

The Dark Web Hybrid made my nationals bag this year. 👍🏻

[@dkozlak922]

Tundra Fire Trouble Maker Envy Tour Captiv8 Hellcat XLR8 Purp Daddy Verge Hybrid High Speed Sneak Attack Solid Teal Rhino Pro Vintage