Great video, Andrew. Finally, a video showing the differences in bowling balls when thrown on something other than a house shot. The honesty was refreshing. Best wishes this PBA season.
Love the brutal honesty... then again you've always been honest about each of your shots. This has been a good video for those of us who struggle with getting a good arsenal line up with the balls we have, especially if we throw more Storm/G/RG than anything.
Dude, being 100% human on camera is a scary thing, and it's rare these days. I promise, no one watching is talking shit about you missing a couple shots here and there. We all know bowling is hard, no need to apologize for being imperfect dude.
Ahhh definitely true. Harsh Reality is a bit niche tho. Its soooooo forward for me. I could go to it early or late when i want to blend out the wet dry. So though it fits that slot it may not be first out of the bag.
I've not drilled an SPI ball in several years. I tend to lean towards BoB. But I've always loved the 900 Global line, and the original Zen remains the best ball I've thrown in my 50+ years of bowling. Now that you are on staff, I'm definitely taking a closer look. Thanks for another great video. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. and I wish you all the best on tour in '25. I love your game and I want to see you win some titles this year!
The production quality of your channel, esp. Where laneplay/visuals are concerned with shots has improved markedly since it's launched. Well done. Good luck this coming tour season.
I got the chance to throw the Ion Pro at a ball demo on some sport shots, and it blew my mind also. I played it a little more right with my feet off of my Optimum Idol, and it crushed the 1-3. I'm extremely excited to eventually add the Ion Pro to my bag, as I anticipate it being a tournament killer.
SPI has released some amazing balls over the last couple years! Hopefully you have continued success after the company change. Also, I highly recommend the VEBO, OG Attention Star, and PhysiX Blackout (someone else mentioned those last two!)
You did the same Video with Motiv which inspired me try it and do the same .. I got 9/10 strikes with 10 differrent Motiv Balls .. I wish I made video of it but will try it again soon. Wishing you the best at 900 Global !!!
I like Motiv. I think SPI is doing better with Power Edge. Didn't like 4k fast and Reacta Gloss. Had a feeling it was an SPI brand due to your history with different brands but congratulations and Merry Christmas.
5:03 I have 3 thumbs I rotate through, depending on how my fit feels and what I'm trying to do. They're all a little different, because sometimes my thumb doesn't swell or shrink in a consistent way, mostly due to the calluses on my thumb.
Do you notice different reactions depending on whether a ball has a flip block in the core or not? Sublime focus does not have a flip block vs physix blackout does
during last throw with my RG Gem with turbo thumb switch i lost my favourite thumb what i used to play most times:( since this i dont will get drilled new one. gladly i have two others but i need to learn play with them
I'm thinking about going to an interchangeable thumb system. I'm pretty set on the kind that I want. How many thumb inserts do you keep on hand and how do they differ?
How does the white tape in the back of your thumbhole work with the fitment tape? I've never tried it, but my first instinct is that the white tape would grab onto the fitment tape and cause you to hang up.
Just out of curiosity, are your layouts relatively the same? I mean, if I had a whole new set of unknown, if they weren’t drilled similarly, it may make it hard to know how they compare to each other other (granted, sym/asym is already taken into consideration)
I throw a 12 Lb ball, of these 10 balls what would be a good ball. My speed is 12.5 to 14 MPH, righty, and I take only one step. Currently my arsenal has green surge, blue/purple surge and a Blue/Silver Raw Hammer. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
6 to 1 ratio, how is that a Medium sports pattern??? In denmark the highest ratio on a house shot that i have seen is 6.8, and most of the house shots are max 5 in ratio and some have sports patterns as house patterns like 36' Stockholm and 41' Montreal
Usually "bang for your buck" is a phrase reserved for cheaper balls that really perform, probably overperform. Ion Pro, while assym, is low diff. Not to knock it, not what I'm saying, but it's a very expensive bowling ball given its specs
So which 5 on this video will be your 5 National balls if it was today, I will refresh you Crimson, dynasty, black Venom, shock, i think are the 4 you had last time.
2 handers don't have them Tumb change issues Use a Thumb slug instead!! ❤🎉😊 Ask Simo and Belmo and D Tang why would u ever want to throw it 1 handed!!!❤🎉
I can’t be the only one who was looking forward to him using the new equipment.
Nope. Me too!
Same here!
I wanted him to comeback from Motiv, glad he did
Great video, Andrew. Finally, a video showing the differences in bowling balls when thrown on something other than a house shot. The honesty was refreshing. Best wishes this PBA season.
Love the brutal honesty... then again you've always been honest about each of your shots. This has been a good video for those of us who struggle with getting a good arsenal line up with the balls we have, especially if we throw more Storm/G/RG than anything.
So glad you're with SPI!!!! Great things in store for 2025!!!!!
Summit ascent looks really good
Love watching your videos.
Really enjoy these types of comparisons. Also happy to have you with that 900G logo on the sleeve!
Always enjoy your commentary and honesty!
YO!!! Welcome to the SPI Family!!!! Kick butt this year!
Dude, being 100% human on camera is a scary thing, and it's rare these days. I promise, no one watching is talking shit about you missing a couple shots here and there. We all know bowling is hard, no need to apologize for being imperfect dude.
I notice u don’t have an ion max in that group. That said what’s your biggest ball out of that group. What’s coming out of the bag first on fresh
Looks like the harsh reality
Harsh Reality is def the strong asym in that group
Might’ve been one left in his bag, looks like it might be it inside of 1 of the three bags
Harsh reality is considered in same category as ion max
Ahhh definitely true. Harsh Reality is a bit niche tho. Its soooooo forward for me. I could go to it early or late when i want to blend out the wet dry. So though it fits that slot it may not be first out of the bag.
I've not drilled an SPI ball in several years. I tend to lean towards BoB. But I've always loved the 900 Global line, and the original Zen remains the best ball I've thrown in my 50+ years of bowling. Now that you are on staff, I'm definitely taking a closer look. Thanks for another great video. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. and I wish you all the best on tour in '25. I love your game and I want to see you win some titles this year!
Wow just like that you’re with storm now. I was perplexed, it’s about time the algorithm put your video in my timeline to remind me what’s up
Great video!! That Sublime Focus simply trucks!!
The production quality of your channel, esp. Where laneplay/visuals are concerned with shots has improved markedly since it's launched. Well done.
Good luck this coming tour season.
Thank you!! We had to figure it out through trial and error, but we eventually got there. Thank you for watching!
I got the chance to throw the Ion Pro at a ball demo on some sport shots, and it blew my mind also. I played it a little more right with my feet off of my Optimum Idol, and it crushed the 1-3. I'm extremely excited to eventually add the Ion Pro to my bag, as I anticipate it being a tournament killer.
You"ll get it Andrew, you're to good not too!! Can't wait to see you using this new equipment out on tour, big fan! Merry Christmas!!!
Congrats on your regional doubles win with Mika!
Thanks for sharing your bowling journey with us Andrew! Merry Christmas! 🎄
We want to see you throwing the all-time greats and sharing your opinion about them: Phaze II, IQ Tour, and Hy-Road
SPI has released some amazing balls over the last couple years! Hopefully you have continued success after the company change.
Also, I highly recommend the VEBO, OG Attention Star, and PhysiX Blackout (someone else mentioned those last two!)
Look no further if you want to improve your game, this guy has perfect execution ! 👌
You did the same Video with Motiv which inspired me try it and do the same .. I got 9/10 strikes with 10 differrent Motiv Balls .. I wish I made video of it but will try it again soon. Wishing you the best at 900 Global !!!
I like Motiv. I think SPI is doing better with Power Edge. Didn't like 4k fast and Reacta Gloss. Had a feeling it was an SPI brand due to your history with different brands but congratulations and Merry Christmas.
Good luck this season Andrew! Happy New Year. Where do you plan on donating your Motiv equipment?
Nicely done
Definitely the goat 🐐
Nice to see you with SPI, hope for you get some titles in 2025
5:03 I have 3 thumbs I rotate through, depending on how my fit feels and what I'm trying to do. They're all a little different, because sometimes my thumb doesn't swell or shrink in a consistent way, mostly due to the calluses on my thumb.
That summit ascent looks really nice
Where is this at? Looks like a home gym next to the lanes. Likes it’s someone’s home
How do you like the storm equipment compared to the motiv???
Great video
Is the OIP the only pin down ball in your arsenal? If not, which others were?
Shocked how hard optimum idol comes off the spot. Should've gone a touch longer even with a miss.
ANDREW WITH SPI, LEEEETSSSS GOOOOOO
Attention Star would be a good one to try as well, along with the physix blackout
I have 2 different thumbs i can switch to. I have 2 of each so I have a backup and I don't have to keep switching between my strike and spare balls.
Don't forget to drill an OG Hy-Road bro.... there's a reason why it's old enough to get its provisional driver's license now.
I had zero clue Anderson went to Storm. My guess is a ball he didn't throw here that he'll love... probably the Xcell
Andrew I'm really surprised you didn't throw the ion Max as your big ball because that's a great ball
Do you notice different reactions depending on whether a ball has a flip block in the core or not? Sublime focus does not have a flip block vs physix blackout does
during last throw with my RG Gem with turbo thumb switch i lost my favourite thumb what i used to play most times:( since this i dont will get drilled new one. gladly i have two others but i need to learn play with them
Not sure why you have a Hustle instead of the Phaze 2.
I'm thinking about going to an interchangeable thumb system. I'm pretty set on the kind that I want. How many thumb inserts do you keep on hand and how do they differ?
Have you thrown the Attention star ion max and idol yet. Ion max and A star is sons favorite
How does the white tape in the back of your thumbhole work with the fitment tape? I've never tried it, but my first instinct is that the white tape would grab onto the fitment tape and cause you to hang up.
How much does an interchangeable thumb system affect the core numbers because you need to drill deeper into the core? Which system do you use?
Now, if I had 10 balls! 😂
This is awesome, could you do one with older discontinued balls?
Just out of curiosity, are your layouts relatively the same? I mean, if I had a whole new set of unknown, if they weren’t drilled similarly, it may make it hard to know how they compare to each other other (granted, sym/asym is already taken into consideration)
It's a crime not to include the Phaze 2 in this video.
It’s not necessarily a NEW ball. He was using newly released balls in this.
I throw a 12 Lb ball, of these 10 balls what would be a good ball. My speed is 12.5 to 14 MPH, righty, and I take only one step. Currently my arsenal has green surge, blue/purple surge and a Blue/Silver Raw Hammer. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
What do you do with all your old equipment from Motiv? Just curious
I donate them to local bowling programs!
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6 to 1 ratio, how is that a Medium sports pattern??? In denmark the highest ratio on a house shot that i have seen is 6.8, and most of the house shots are max 5 in ratio and some have sports patterns as house patterns like 36' Stockholm and 41' Montreal
Honest feedback between Motiv and SPI would be cool.
For me the Ion Max has been better than the Ion Pro. Have you tossed the Max ?
Did you sit down with someone from storm to start learning the new Balls or did you just study them on you own??
What happened to Motiv?
Are you not more pro staff motiv?
Surprised you didn’t have a phaze 2 in there
Much better than Motiv 🙌
Usually "bang for your buck" is a phrase reserved for cheaper balls that really perform, probably overperform. Ion Pro, while assym, is low diff. Not to knock it, not what I'm saying, but it's a very expensive bowling ball given its specs
So which 5 on this video will be your 5 National balls if it was today,
I will refresh you
Crimson, dynasty, black Venom, shock, i think are the 4 you had last time.
Jillian- as in the same Jillian that does Belmo's videos? 🤔
Yep!
was wondering the same thing! cool! 🙂
@@twelvexes I’m also married to a very good league bowler. I spend A LOT of time watching other people bowl 😅
@@itsjilliancohenalways wondered if it was the same Jillian. Awesome! Keep the great videos coming!
Grab you a good ol phaze 2
No IQ Tour? 😳
I've seen a lot of bowling youtubers throw the road warrior. It just kind of sucks.
Umm, no. Either you're watching the wrong videos or they're just not matching up well with it.
Still havent figured out your camera positioning.. could be so much better
Ok wats the difference 😊
Yea bro, I don’t need it, but I’m definitely buying a Origin soon lol 😂
nice video, but that camera angle is horrendous
Drop a link to the channel you produce in a training center with 2 lanes and a walled off approach. Show me how it’s done, boss.
big mistake to change the house balls.
2 handers don't have them Tumb change issues
Use a Thumb slug instead!! ❤🎉😊
Ask Simo and Belmo and D Tang why would u ever want to throw it 1 handed!!!❤🎉