This video was the reason I chose my Storm Intense. Pin up 1inch above ring finger"right hand". Thumb is directly below pin, 2inches left of RADe. Thumb is 4inches left of weight hole.. Can I get a hybrid that can come off the gutter "I don't walk straight and my arm swing is inconsistent..Thank you Luke. I do enjoy your videos...
Great review fella. I’m soon becoming a Roto/Storm convert based on your words of wisdom. The Hustle INK is serving me well and this Intense could well suit me on a heavier oiled house I bowl but the higher RG and lower PSA on the 14lb ball has my worried that it won’t perform the same.
Brian Longo They’re kind of Storm’s official Japanese company as far as I understand, they aren’t just a few people making videos, they’re actually employed by the company and working in Japan
Hey Luke, just recently got back into bowling after an almost 10-year hiatus. I've been watching tons of different ball review videos and yours have quickly become my go-to for anything Storm/Roto-Grip. Anyway, I'm a low-speed, medium-rev lefty. I'm building my arsenal back up again (all my old stuff just does nothing now) and I so far have the Columbia 300 Lit and this Intense. Love both of them! The house shot is heavy oil where I bowl my leagues (modified Kegel High Street pattern but only 41ft instead of original 44ft), and I'm looking to expand my arsenal with 1-2 more balls. I was thinking Soniq for sure and something else I haven't yet decided on. Any suggestions?
Son!Q is definitely a good choice, it rolls heavy like the Intense but isn't quite so crazy on the backend, so when the Intense starts reading early or getting too strong, can step right down into the Son!Q. Might also look at a solid option too, isn't the Lit a hybrid? Something like Dare Devil Trick, Phaze 2, IQ Tour Solid, etc.
Hey Luke, thanks for the reply! The Lit is an asymmetrical solid ball, with 500/2000 Abralon out of the box. It's definitely a big arc type of ball that rolls well at the end.
Just pulled the trigger on a Son!Q at my local pro shop. So excited to give it a shot! I also considered picking up a Sure Lock with tax money because the house I bowl at has a long pattern of heavy oil. It mutes pretty much everything on a fresh shot.
I’m considering a Sword Nano, but it’s gonna cost me a few clams. Wondering if you have any input and if you think the sword line is as good as what everyone says??? I’d like a ball that can give me a completely diff look than anything out there. Current Fav ball, code black, pin up. I’ve been able to start and finish league with this ball for the last month straight, never have to go to a diff ball.
Luke do you ever find that R3S in this cover for whatever reason bites harder than GI-17, TX-16 and the like? As much as I love how hard and heavy it hits it becomes hard to control the pocket unless I am deep throwing to the 4th arrow. R3S is fairly middle ground on the chart but it bites traction in oil harder than the TX or GI for me. Have you seen similar reactions? R3S just doesn't seem to blend well for me.
@@LukeRosdahl thanks for the reply! I tamed my Intense down with 4000 but I may relegate it to higher volume longer patterns because I literally have to move 5 to 7 boards deep inside by the end of the third. It is a deceivingly strong core for me despite its smaller mass compared to the lock/code line. It does defy logic in certain ways. Other than my Hyroad Pearl nothing hits harder. Code series a close 2nd or 3rd. Thanks again
I don’t really know about either of those for a house shot. Danger turns sideways and a 2 handed would need a crap ton of oil for the Intense. Danger would be good to get in and wheel on when the track gets nasty though, I think it could be good for a 2 hander
As a two hander I can vouch that unless you are comfy moving left or making a few wrist adjustments the Intense OG seems to be a traction monster once it hits dry especially with some shine. You would never believe it was middle ground R3S with the way it cuts
Hey Luke would you consider this ball to be a pretty angular ball? I love throwing angular stuff and always try and buy them when they come out. I didn't really care for the No Rules Pearl, it seemed to read a little earlier than I like and was smoother than I like. Would be great if this ball reacted like the Code Black with just a little more back end motion.
Not quite angular, but very strong. It's definitely stronger on the back than the Code Black, it doesn't chug quite as hard as the CB does, but if you like backend, you'll like this one.
Pulled mine out of the basement for league yesterday and snuck out a 700 despite not having bowled for a couple weeks and really not executing well. Great ball and I think I’ll be using it a lot more since I switched houses.
Don't know rev rate but low end tweener *at best*. Last season I used Intense Fire a lot, was using Code Red before that. Those pieces were smoother for me. New house I've used Electrify Pearl, Intense Fire, Code Black and now the Intense, they all look pretty good there but sharper seems better at this house and that's what the Intense brings for me.
The first strike I got with this ball, the four pin was knocked into the 10. *Really* aggressive ball. It hooks more than my Code Black, which used to be my strongest ball. The only problem with this ball, is that if it hits heavy oil, it does not react (I’m a low rev, medium speed player)
Yo I'm looking to buy this ball! I'm a very low tilt two hander so how would you expect this ball to react for me when there is a lot of oil in the middle but outside part of the lane is a lot drier? Is it like complete overkill for that? Also what would you recommend as a ball that could be used in the beginning to kind of give me miss room as I find it a lot easier to throw hybrid and pearl balls after the lanes have broken down a bit (obviously) and I do not have a solid coverstock ball yet.. Phaze 2 or something like that? What would you recommend?
As long as there's oil you can keep the Intense in, you'll be fine, it just desperately needs oil. Phaze 2 is kind of high maintenance, so for a two hander, I'd go something like Dare Devil Trick or IQ Tour Solid.
Even being a pearl do you think that this ball would be best as a heavy oil ball in an Arsenal....do you see it as a better choice than the hy road nano?
thomas poor It’s a better choice, but if you want a good heavy oil ball, just get a Sure Lock and call it a day, no reason to even look at anything else
I understand what you mean. But there is always a comparison lol. I should have been more exact in my question. i.e does it get into a roll sooner? Is it less responsive to friction due to the slightly weaker cover stock compared to the crux pearl. Great work on your latest vids.
Yeah, gets into a roll sooner, more responsive to friction as I believe the Intense cover is actually stronger than the Crux Pearl cover. The Intense is more aggressive in every facet of ball reaction than the Crux Pearl is in my opinion. I loved my Crux Pearl too, the Intense is just more ball across the board by a pretty significant amount.
It doesn't really compare. Code Red is really controlled and clean all the way down the lane, the Intense is aggressive the whole way down the lane. They aren't in the same universe as far as I'm concerned.
I look at the ball rolling down the lane and I don't see any different between ball curves. I have been research white a bit about all critical points rev rates, pap, axis tilt and rotation etc. But I only know my style which is medium stroker. I try to buy a perfect ball for that style but still looking. Any recommendation ?
Thanks. I'll probably edit it out and re-upload. I thought it sounded like that and went back and listened again, but must not have gone far enough back . . weird.
This video was the reason I chose my Storm Intense. Pin up 1inch above ring finger"right hand". Thumb is directly below pin, 2inches left of RADe. Thumb is 4inches left of weight hole.. Can I get a hybrid that can come off the gutter "I don't walk straight and my arm swing is inconsistent..Thank you Luke. I do enjoy your videos...
Your reviews are by far the best around. I don't even bowl anymore but watch your videos.
That's pretty cool, I appreciate that . .
Great review fella. I’m soon becoming a Roto/Storm convert based on your words of wisdom. The Hustle INK is serving me well and this Intense could well suit me on a heavier oiled house I bowl but the higher RG and lower PSA on the 14lb ball has my worried that it won’t perform the same.
Should make it a sharper reaction, so depends on what you're after. May have to take it to 3000 or so?
How do the HI-SP guys get everything so early. It’s crazy, they get all the good Storm stuff like the Sword line.
Brian Longo They’re kind of Storm’s official Japanese company as far as I understand, they aren’t just a few people making videos, they’re actually employed by the company and working in Japan
Hey Luke, just recently got back into bowling after an almost 10-year hiatus. I've been watching tons of different ball review videos and yours have quickly become my go-to for anything Storm/Roto-Grip. Anyway, I'm a low-speed, medium-rev lefty. I'm building my arsenal back up again (all my old stuff just does nothing now) and I so far have the Columbia 300 Lit and this Intense. Love both of them! The house shot is heavy oil where I bowl my leagues (modified Kegel High Street pattern but only 41ft instead of original 44ft), and I'm looking to expand my arsenal with 1-2 more balls. I was thinking Soniq for sure and something else I haven't yet decided on. Any suggestions?
Son!Q is definitely a good choice, it rolls heavy like the Intense but isn't quite so crazy on the backend, so when the Intense starts reading early or getting too strong, can step right down into the Son!Q. Might also look at a solid option too, isn't the Lit a hybrid? Something like Dare Devil Trick, Phaze 2, IQ Tour Solid, etc.
Hey Luke, thanks for the reply! The Lit is an asymmetrical solid ball, with 500/2000 Abralon out of the box. It's definitely a big arc type of ball that rolls well at the end.
Just pulled the trigger on a Son!Q at my local pro shop. So excited to give it a shot! I also considered picking up a Sure Lock with tax money because the house I bowl at has a long pattern of heavy oil. It mutes pretty much everything on a fresh shot.
Aaron B If the Sure Lock doesn’t get through it, nothing else will!!!
I’m considering a Sword Nano, but it’s gonna cost me a few clams. Wondering if you have any input and if you think the sword line is as good as what everyone says??? I’d like a ball that can give me a completely diff look than anything out there. Current Fav ball, code black, pin up. I’ve been able to start and finish league with this ball for the last month straight, never have to go to a diff ball.
Luke do you ever find that R3S in this cover for whatever reason bites harder than GI-17, TX-16 and the like? As much as I love how hard and heavy it hits it becomes hard to control the pocket unless I am deep throwing to the 4th arrow. R3S is fairly middle ground on the chart but it bites traction in oil harder than the TX or GI for me. Have you seen similar reactions? R3S just doesn't seem to blend well for me.
Karinholmgren1 Yeah R3S pearl for whatever reason is insanely strong.
@@LukeRosdahl thanks for the reply! I tamed my Intense down with 4000 but I may relegate it to higher volume longer patterns because I literally have to move 5 to 7 boards deep inside by the end of the third. It is a deceivingly strong core for me despite its smaller mass compared to the lock/code line. It does defy logic in certain ways. Other than my Hyroad Pearl nothing hits harder. Code series a close 2nd or 3rd. Thanks again
What do you find better for league oil the Intense or Dare Devil Danger? or none of those lol? 2 handed bowler here. Thanks.
I don’t really know about either of those for a house shot. Danger turns sideways and a 2 handed would need a crap ton of oil for the Intense. Danger would be good to get in and wheel on when the track gets nasty though, I think it could be good for a 2 hander
As a two hander I can vouch that unless you are comfy moving left or making a few wrist adjustments the Intense OG seems to be a traction monster once it hits dry especially with some shine. You would never believe it was middle ground R3S with the way it cuts
Hey Luke would you consider this ball to be a pretty angular ball? I love throwing angular stuff and always try and buy them when they come out. I didn't really care for the No Rules Pearl, it seemed to read a little earlier than I like and was smoother than I like. Would be great if this ball reacted like the Code Black with just a little more back end motion.
Not quite angular, but very strong. It's definitely stronger on the back than the Code Black, it doesn't chug quite as hard as the CB does, but if you like backend, you'll like this one.
Thanks I appreciate it. I'll probably pick this up then based on that.
I’m kinda between this and a nuke right now. Nuke is a way cheaper option but something about this ball just looks good to me
Did you find one of these somewhere?? Been discontinued for a couple years now
@@LukeRosdahl yeah I can get one for 180 nib 15 pounds
Pulled mine out of the basement for league yesterday and snuck out a 700 despite not having bowled for a couple weeks and really not executing well. Great ball and I think I’ll be using it a lot more since I switched houses.
@@Rick_Schott what balls do you normally throw what’s your rev rate?
Don't know rev rate but low end tweener *at best*. Last season I used Intense Fire a lot, was using Code Red before that. Those pieces were smoother for me. New house I've used Electrify Pearl, Intense Fire, Code Black and now the Intense, they all look pretty good there but sharper seems better at this house and that's what the Intense brings for me.
The first strike I got with this ball, the four pin was knocked into the 10. *Really* aggressive ball. It hooks more than my Code Black, which used to be my strongest ball. The only problem with this ball, is that if it hits heavy oil, it does not react (I’m a low rev, medium speed player)
Walter Seeganna Well it’s a shiny ball, so most of the time there isn’t as much grip when the oil is heavier
Yo I'm looking to buy this ball! I'm a very low tilt two hander so how would you expect this ball to react for me when there is a lot of oil in the middle but outside part of the lane is a lot drier? Is it like complete overkill for that? Also what would you recommend as a ball that could be used in the beginning to kind of give me miss room as I find it a lot easier to throw hybrid and pearl balls after the lanes have broken down a bit (obviously) and I do not have a solid coverstock ball yet.. Phaze 2 or something like that? What would you recommend?
As long as there's oil you can keep the Intense in, you'll be fine, it just desperately needs oil. Phaze 2 is kind of high maintenance, so for a two hander, I'd go something like Dare Devil Trick or IQ Tour Solid.
Luke Rosdahl Thanks a lot!
Even being a pearl do you think that this ball would be best as a heavy oil ball in an Arsenal....do you see it as a better choice than the hy road nano?
thomas poor It’s a better choice, but if you want a good heavy oil ball, just get a Sure Lock and call it a day, no reason to even look at anything else
3:26-3:30 this was sick
How would you compare this to the crux pearl? My favourite long sport pattern ball.
Really no comparison. The closer reaction would be the No Rules Pearl.
I understand what you mean. But there is always a comparison lol. I should have been more exact in my question. i.e does it get into a roll sooner? Is it less responsive to friction due to the slightly weaker cover stock compared to the crux pearl.
Great work on your latest vids.
Yeah, gets into a roll sooner, more responsive to friction as I believe the Intense cover is actually stronger than the Crux Pearl cover. The Intense is more aggressive in every facet of ball reaction than the Crux Pearl is in my opinion. I loved my Crux Pearl too, the Intense is just more ball across the board by a pretty significant amount.
Great Review !!!
Would this ball work for a low rev player that only bowls on house shots?
Yeah, should work really well.
should i pick this up and use with my timeless?
Joe Abbs It definitely hooks a lot more and is a different look and shape. There’s definitely room for both in the bag.
How do you compare it to Code Red?
It doesn't really compare. Code Red is really controlled and clean all the way down the lane, the Intense is aggressive the whole way down the lane. They aren't in the same universe as far as I'm concerned.
I look at the ball rolling down the lane and I don't see any different between ball curves. I have been research white a bit about all critical points rev rates, pap, axis tilt and rotation etc. But I only know my style which is medium stroker. I try to buy a perfect ball for that style but still looking. Any recommendation ?
Something like the Phaze 2 or Hyroad Nano might be good.
You said you seen a video from japan what video was that?
CplusE2 Teamhisp is the name of the channel, love watching their videos. Big fan of Akio Ishihara
Luke Rosdahl guy has been around a loooong time
Just to let you know around the two minute mark you repeated the same sentence
Thanks. I'll probably edit it out and re-upload. I thought it sounded like that and went back and listened again, but must not have gone far enough back . . weird.
Or maybe I just really wanted to hammer that point home lol.
Luke Rosdahl pssshhhh. I know it was intentional. You really wanted to compare a ball to the sure lock. That’s what it was
Aaaaand that's gonna be a nightmare. Lol oh well.
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