My TOP 10 Bowling Balls of the Year (So Far) | The Hype

So many bowling balls released every year. It’s becoming even more difficult to make buying decisions. We do are best to cover them all give you some experience with the product before you purchase yourself. Some balls are niche and others versatile, and some are sent from the Heavens. I hope you enjoy my Picks
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[@CliftonDon74]

Charles, I am happy you will be having a Hype Jr. added to your community in the coming months.

[@brunsnick]

Talking quiet so you don't bother the wife. I get it. 😁

[@TheHype-Bowling]

lol exactly! Happy Wife happy life!

[@mskita007]

🤣🤣🤣

[@thechange4747]

Crimson jackal has been my most reliable ball this year. Urethane carry down , heavy oil, dry, it does it all. You can throw it all 3 games comfortably. That ball is crazy

[@TheHype-Bowling]

I don’t care what’s on the lane this ball works!

[@Moose_3BGbowling]

Congrats on the baby! We appreciate your hustle!

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Much appreciated!

[@Mityob67]

4th season rookie bowler here. I'm still learning my P2, P5, BW hybrid 2.0, so I got a lotta room before I outgrow them. Love the channel, congrats on the new youngin' bro.

[@cliftonedwards3752]

How the Hammer Effect wasn't in the top three at minimum is a crime. That's all, lol, but respect your top ten, though.

[@lilgerald0813]

I agree, absolutely love the effect!

[@Whysoserious-kl5sh]

Shocked to see the vaporize as your #1 for sure lol. Brunswick is killing it this year. Also Good Luck and Congrats on the baby! May god bless you and your family!!🎉

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Much appreciated!

[@LuisNapoles]

Vaporize really THAT ball 🔥

[@coasterdad1757]

Just ordered my Mesmerize today before watching this. Needed a solid asym for league and was glad to see you confirmed my decision. Appreciate your unbiased and real bowling reviews - you show the bad shots. Congratulations and best of luck with that baby girl!

[@zachbonebrake352]

I'm about to order one myself. Beautiful ball!

[@Erick-yl3zi]

Pride Liberty fresh off the press 288/722 and I went to it on a blind ball change after a practice during league having never thrown a shot with it. I use the Max Thrill Solid (Superman) more than I do the Pearl because of the layout, it has to be a desert for me to get into the Pearl, but the Solid on fresh THS MONEY! I have the Crimson Jackal but don't throw on a lot of conditions where I can use it with any consistency; I agree its a good ball. Loved watching you and your content this year, keep up the Solid work.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Motiv has some gems!

[@remington1439]

Thank You for the awesome videos, between you & Brunsnick are my favorite of all to watch,learn, and choose my balls by the two of yous for my 6 pk.

[@Mikey-1990]

The Effect is my personal ball of the year. The way it reads the mids but still has good length and pop downlane is awesome. Hardly ever miss the breakpoint. I use it in both my house shot and challenge pattern league. I don't even have to manipulate my hand that much either it does a lot of the work for you. 3.0 is a close second. Hammer killed it with releases this year.

[@therobert9521]

Like the video, very informative. Trying to get back into bowling after 20 years. I throw slow and just bought a 2.0 hybrid. Haven't bowled with it yet and scared I may have bought the wrong ball. Great vid though!

[@rickybobby9885]

Picked up a hammer artic vibe yesterday for my first ball. Im pumped to start feeling the things you're talking about in the differences between balls instead of just imagining 😂

[@77AFMSgt]

You're showing the wrong clip on the Max Trill Pearl. But I agree good ball.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Opps

[@noneya189]

Was thinking the same thing

[@rexjohnson1081]

I just got my widow 3.0 drilled yesterday. I love it so far still learning it. First game 205 second 200 3rd 215. Also haven't bowled in 15 years beside one time in that period.

[@therobert9521]

I'm in the same boat. Just starting bowling after about 20 years. Waiting for my 2.0 hybrid to come. Had to use an old Hammer house ball and rolled 170's. It's like I'm learning to bowl feom scratch again.

[@teddybruckshot1188]

Count me as a viewer for the cross brand comparison videos you mentioned. It’s a good niche you have with reviews!

[@TrevorPrinceMusic]

The low flare is a hybrid. But all in all good list! Btw Nice pop figures in the back. I got a Collection myself

[@TheHype-Bowling]

True true. Funko for life!

[@andrewjones4338]

Have both Crimson and Liberty and i've been averaging 200+ since i got the Crimson. After being stuck on 185 avg for 6+ months, these two balls got me over the 200 mark very consistently. Great units. Crimson i had to hit with 3000 before it really performed for me, and i havent touched the Liberty surface at all.

[@Dreamer_Sports_Talk]

Nice work

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Crimson is special, and the liberty is gaining a lot of respect in my book.

[@mikeriedel1368]

Congratulations guys! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Much Appreciated!

[@richardgandia5700]

Love the video and congratulations I was disappointed that I came in from Tampa last week and stopped by to say hi to Toni and was hoping to finally meet up with you..! Say hi to Scott for me lol

[@steveg7018]

CHARLES!!! Thank you so much for this! Just came from a Demo Day on Saturday with SPI & B7…and I can see how you came to the conclusions that you have. Although…my late season sleeper is going to be the Optimum Idol Pearl to crack your top 5! And true dark horse…The Hitter Pearl!

[@zachbonebrake352]

I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a Brunswick Mesmerize. I care about both performance and look of the ball, and it has both in spades.

[@allee68]

where is the EFFECT???

[@AuntMini]

Congratulations on your new addition to the family! I agree 💯 with the Absolute Power! Yooooooo! My OG Absolute is phenomenal on sport only. Based on your pick, I think I'll check out the Vaporize.

[@ernestojanniere76]

BRUDDAH You was feeling dem bruhs!!!!!!!😁

[@hazalmohammed]

Interesting list. Kind of surprised the Widow 3.0 and Effect didn’t make the list though. Seems like you’re always using the latter to compare new releases. It was between the Vaporize and the Effect for a pearl house shot ball and I went with the Effect based on your videos. Looking forward to how this list pans out in a few months.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you go look at the comments the people always want to see the effect and 3.0.

[@Jest_Fishing]

How about that BEST ball of the year that nobody will throw? Now it doesn't make the top ten...... I have one and its one of the best balls I have thrown period.

[@brandonyoon5031]

I have been throwing the mesmerize and the ion pro a lot recently and these two are money shot makers!

[@cmihale]

Great list bro. Appreciate all of your reviews! Put the Stealth hybrid in the bag the day it came out. Such a great shape downlane. Vaporize looks like a great ball, my local PSO is raving about it. Surprised that the Effect isn't on the list, its been the best ball in my bag since I put it there.

[@Js_Son83]

Surprised the Black Widow 3.0 is not on this list...😲

[@ArcStrife32]

I love the Ion Pro definitely one of the top balls of the year for me but surprised that the Attention Star isn't in your top 10 ball is just a monster in so many conditions and versatile.

[@killerkevo]

Figured the 3.0 would be on your list and congrats bro

[@michaeljesiolowskiuk8210]

I definitely thought the hammer effect and the 900 global harsh reality pearl would be on this list. I just got the harsh pearl waiting to see how it does through out the year.

[@yoboinebs]

Double pride liberty clips for the thrill! Nice

[@sccrash3938]

vaporize is awesome, but can't believe Hammer Effect isn't number 1 or 2 at worst for this year...

[@lazylion1421]

I have only been bowling for 6 months, so my opinion probably doesn't matter much, but I love my Crimson Jackal. I still suck, but with that ball I can throw 200+ regularly. Of course I usually throw a 110 game right after, but oh well 😊

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Improvement is key, as long as you improve everyday, the dips will become less frequent.

[@mortyeast9259]

Cheated us from the shots for the max thrill. You showed the pride in its spot lol

[@jareddrake619]

Everybody else got the Attention Star in their top 3... Was surprised it didn't make your list

[@michaelbisbee41]

Could you do a video of how to keep your body aligned with ball swing I struggle with opening up my body when throwing the ball please and thank you

[@TSC414]

Try and mimic a 2-hander or hockey player swinging a hockey stick. Your shoulders should be perpendicular to the foul line during your approach.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

That’s something I can definitely work on!

[@michaelbisbee41]

@@TheHype-Bowling I do appreciate it

[@Topnikko]

I think the Track Blue Tundra Fire belongs here. I can play right or get deep with it and it just keeps digging. So much ball for so little dough.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

The tundra blue fire is definitely a goodie.

[@tritnheat1]

Great face at 3:39 😂

[@remington1439]

Man Charles that is one I bought 3 weeks ago w/the hazmat. I hope the hazmat is in the 10… Bruh’Bruh’ 16:06 Wow the one I wanted to see. I believe this ball will be in the top 5 when the new heat comes. I know it. I got this and the hazmat, and the hybrid stealth in my bag for hse. 697,731,788, scratch of the beginning of this yr.

[@stellaraudioaz]

I am a MOTIV guy and I have the Black Venom, Crimson Jackal and I just got the Dynasty, a little late I know. Seeing that shape of the Dynasty, I have to get Liberty. I should have ut by the end of September.

[@mrscoob3450]

Just got that mesmerize. Wow. Not a guy who finds himself left of 25 but i was damn near to 30 on fresh. Just has a different feeling. Almost like you can feel it digging in.

[@michaelfinley9988]

Great vid. I have an Absolute Power, so Charles, what surface do you put on yours? Congrats on a baby girl, very cool 👍

[@tylers_bowling_pb]

I love mine I have mine at 3k

[@TheHype-Bowling]

I keep mines at 2k.

[@stormb28]

People still don’t understand how good the absolute power is

[@michaelfinley9988]

What surface on yours?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Money ball!

[@frisbeefrolf]

Hard to go for it when Hitter solid is like $70 less

[@michaeljamrozy4299]

"Who does #2 work for?!!!"-Austin "Danger" (Absolute) Powers

[@CliftonDon74]

Great list Charles. Hammer Effect and Track Theorem didn't crack the top 10? Maybe top 20.

[@Hlywood25]

Congratulations and Welcome to the Parent World

[@ulirodriguez6357]

Thanks!

[@remington1439]

Mr.Charles I wonder how that new A.I storm ball (it’s got glitter in the name plate)that just came out a few days ago would match up with the mesnerize..

[@Fe_TeslaCoil]

Honestly surprised the Hammer effect and widow 3.0 isnt on the list

[@primetimepapi8976]

List will change once that Effect Tour Comes Out!!! Wait the effect didn’t make the list ? Dang no Black Widow 3.0 😮

[@TheHype-Bowling]

I know not what you speak of but that sounds interesting! Vaporize for me.

[@tylers_bowling_pb]

I'm getting one of them when they come out

[@FSerrano2789]

Vaporize is this years Theorem. It does everything the Theorem does but is imo a little more versatile. Can't wait til we can talk about the new Ebonite toys lol.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Yeah man the heat on the way has me excited but the vaporize is my go everywhere ball.

[@newbloodink]

You and Nick are gonna have to battle now lol. Doesn't matter though the Widow 3.0 pearl is gonna blow them all out the water.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Yal know a lot more information than me, sheesh. Sounds cool though!

[@GrumpaBaggins]

Oh wow! Congrats Charles and your family! Great selection of balls. I'm working on a new arsenal since I'm switching from 12 to 14 lbs. So far, I have the Motiv Jackal Ambush, Track Archetype Hybrid, and the Hammer Effect (obviously I took your advice. Lol!) Since I currently have all asyms, I was thinking about the Stealth series and the Scorpion series to round out the bag. I've dropped from a 16-20 mph player to 10-15 mph, high track, low-mid revs, left-hander. Any advice on the best options for mid-high diff balls (current or at least available to purchase) that you think might work well with my build so far?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Summit ascent, and tundra blue fire would be my choices to give you some real ball down for those strong pieces you already have.

[@GrumpaBaggins]

@@TheHype-Bowling Sounds great! I have a 12 lb Tundra Fire Blue, and it's an awesome ball. Thanks!

[@shaungotgameftw5699]

Need help picking up another bowling ball. I currently have black widow 3.0, phaze 2, black widow ghost pearl but i feel like i need something else the petal is pretty beat up so a pearl recommendation would be nice

[@andrewknasiak5290]

Had it in my mind I was going to drill the vaporize, but after putting compound on the widow 3.0 and shooting 805 last week I was questioning the need...but this list has me second guessing that idea Also was thinking idol pearl instead of track stealth hybrid after throwing idol at demo the other day but I dont know now...

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Vaporize is a much different shape. But aye tough decisions

[@andrewknasiak5290]

No doubt on shape difference. I was debating if too much overlap with the theorem but i think i will keep some shine on the theorem and layout the vaporize a little different as well. Likely drilling one this week to feed my addiction 😂

[@RidiculousTwo]

Charles how do you play the lanes with your Scorpion Low Flare compared to the Ion Pro? Im interested in both but am only getting 1. Just trying to figure out which would suit me best.

[@keithmahler4236]

Where was rotogrip magic gem on your list year boss?

[@ryanhallgren4636]

Love the video and list. What would you recommend for a benchmark?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Ion pro, Hazmat Solid, Summit Ascent in that order.

[@tylers_bowling_pb]

​@@TheHype-Bowling phaze 2

[@dom2668]

Interesting no Roto Grip Attention Star

[@shawnpelley4129]

I already have the black widow 3.0 n love it. What can I add symmetrical wise for a ball with great control when I need to knock down a few pins

[@dantebaxter3835]

How similar are the crimson jackal and the pride liberty?

[@123Sblade123]

Mesmerize vs Radical Conspiracy?? Might be a good video.. Which 1 one is stronger with more backend on extra oily lanes?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Mesmerize will be more down lane, conspiracy will give you more control over the pocket. On house the edge goes to the mesmerize and tougher flatter patterns I would lean towards conspiracy

[@brandonhuggins1736]

Hammer effect didn’t make the list? Trippin my guy. But hey I’m not mad atcha.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you haven’t thrown a Vaporize this will sound crazy.

[@dbtime4taco50]

What do you think about the Sublime bowling ball

[@Hlywood25]

What do you think of the Intense Mastermind and Hyper Venom?

[@fredhampton1786]

I purchased 3 new balls for the fall session. Your #8 Motive Pride Liberty, Global 900 Eternity, Roto Grip Attention Star. Too bad my other two didn’t make your top 10.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Eternity came out last year. I’m not a big fan of the attention star.

[@fredhampton1786]

@@TheHype-Bowling The man shoots 212 with it but he's not a fan. I get it, you showed more love to "Newer Released" equipment that may not make the bag otherwise. Cool.

[@ALFAJERKBFH]

No Hammer Effect? That surprised me.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you haven’t thrown the Vaporize, this list will sound crazy.

[@fredrickalbritten9160]

Thanks I’m looking for something I can play inside out with speed. I’m trying to get away from playing outside in Thanks

[@mskita007]

#4! 💛🫶🏾💪🏾🥰

[@surfboardshack3327]

Do you like your Abso power lane shined?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Both lol. Fresh 2k or lane shine works.

[@quadirstone3867]

Shocked by the Absolute as Number 1 we have similar games and the lower has been trash for me except on sport shots but mediocre on house. Gonna play with the surface a bit and see if it changes my mind.. Its very niche to me and far from super star but i keep thinking I'm missing something.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Vaporize is 1 and absolute power 2, but drill wise. Did you drill it really strong or really weak?

[@RidiculousTwo]

Charles HELP!!! Would you carry both the scorpion low flare and ion pro in the same bag?? Or are they too similar? Lol help me out before I make an unwise purchase.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

I think they are a little too similar once the lane shine.

[@Ceilingfan008]

I need that widow 3.0 vs mesmerize video i have the 3.0 and have not drilled my mesmerize yet. PLS

[@johnnynguyen4148]

How does the Stealth Hybrid compare to the Widow 2.0 Hybrid? Would it make sense for me to have both in the same bag?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Yeah you can definitely have both in a bag. Stealth is going to be cleaner and hair smoother down lane compared to the widow.

[@johnnynguyen4148]

@TheHype-Bowling Thanks for the quick response. Don't tell anyone, but you're my favorite bowling KZbinr 🤫

[@williamburless2487]

whats your fav layout?

[@EdButlerDetroit]

No shot the Hammer Effect didn’t make this is list… Hutch you tripping bro lol

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you haven’t thrown the Vaporize, this list will sound crazy.

[@60ft.tosuccess-proshop]

do a mesmerize against the max bias

[@xmikemooreii]

Does anyone know how the ion pro compares to hammer effect? I have the effect and been wanting another ball with some versatility. Ty

[@TheVicvega26]

Any suggestions for a low speed high rev player? I have a Black Widow 2.0 hybrid but it's hard for me to keep it on the right side of the head pin.

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Going to smoother options like the Hazmat solid, Arctic Vibe or even better an Envy Tour Solid!

[@TheVicvega26]

@TheHype-Bowling Thank you, sir! I've been looking at the Artic Vibe. Everyone seems to like it a lot and it's very affordable. I'll do some research on the Envy Tour. Thanks again!

[@ScorpionDragon11]

No widow 3.0 or hammer effect? This list is broken! 😂

[@duronj77]

Hammer Effect has to make it.....

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you haven’t thrown the Vaporize, this list will sound crazy.

[@Jest_Fishing]

EMERGE hybrid

[@tylers_bowling_pb]

Im wondering where the lane effect or attention star is

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you haven’t thrown the Vaporize, this list will sound crazy.

[@matthewmason8633]

How do you not have the hammer effect on this list?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you haven’t thrown the Vaporize, this ball will sound crazy.

[@seanwang38]

No hammer effect? 😢

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you haven’t thrown the Vaporize, this list will sound crazy.

[@davidechevarria4552]

Surprised no Hammer Effect

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you haven’t thrown the Vaporize, this list will sound crazy.

[@davidechevarria4552]

@@TheHype-BowlingI need to try it

[@Tnguy865vols]

No Hammer effect ?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Nope. Vaporize and and new new ball has its number.

[@brackend1936]

@@TheHype-Bowlingnew new?

[@mskita007]

@@brackend1936 👀

[@brandonfunk3938]

Effect Limited?!?!

[@robertsommers5639]

No Hammer Effect 😮

[@TheHype-Bowling]

If you haven’t thrown the Vaporize, this list will sound crazy.

[@loupugliese4576]

How much Brunswick pay you to say they number 1?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

I wish I was collecting a check from them and Storm, and motiv life would be so simple!

[@carlosandresguerra3690]

No attention star !!!! 😮😮

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Ball didn’t match up with me. But I know a lot of people love it.

[@orlandorutledge3121]

All the hammer effect videos you have and it’s not top 10 😩

[@tbone2104]

Who...me?

[@Christian.o.acevedo]

where u been?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Under a rock.

[@kennyle761]

idol and idol pearl?

[@TheHype-Bowling]

Nope!

[@bootleggergarage7737]

You compare everything to a hammer effect and it doesnt make the list????

[@TheHype-Bowling]

That’s the ball the world wants to see. Im a bigger fan of the balls on this list. Than the effect.

[@johnc2612]

Lol vaporize number 1. Whaaaat? I can't trust a list that doesn't have attention star on it that's insane. I think somebody is getting paid by brunswick from this list 😂😂😂

[@TheHype-Bowling]

I hated the attention star. Still not a fan of that ball.