Off topic, but I really like the format of your ball review videos. I like the "throw 5 shots, talk about it, repeat..." This keeps the viewer interested instead of the boring "shot after shot after shot" snoozefest that a lot of other people's videos are.
Lius, your Phase 4 comparison sold me and I just had it drilled. Best Ball in my arsenal without a doubt. This ball rolls and reacts to give me a huge area to work in. Great choice. Thank you..
I just got my Phaze 4 not that long ago and my scores are up i just shot my second 600 series with it last week in my league and im averaging 170+ with it, definitely a ball that I would recommend to people if you want an alternative for the Phase 2 or 5
What I have noticed from watching your earlier videos to now is how much smoother your approach is, also you lay the ball down way lower, closer to the lane than you use to. You threw the ball out further in the past (Like I do now) Everything you do now looks better imho.
Been trying to convince myself I DO NOT NEED A PHASE 2....Its not working every video and bowling person has told me its the benchmark of the benchmarks...I'm going to go broke soon buying bowling balls...thanks for the work and nice job again.
Thanks man!! I don’t advocate for everyone to buy every ball. They are tools and not everyone needs every single tool. With that being said the p2 is definitely the benchmarks or benchmarks!
Just a few ideas and things to try. Holding a heavy object closer to your body tends to relieve muscle and grip pressure. Also, supporting the 85-90% of the ball weight in the left hand in your stance will have the same effect. You should notice more relaxation in your swing and less grip pressure.
I'm gonna try this out tomorrow night myself. Slight modification to my pushoff. Anything to get more accurate...got to make up for lack of revs somehow
Hey Feddy, revs come from the speed of thumb exiting the thumb hole and the longer the fingers stay in, the more revs. Axis rotation is different from revs. Have you ever seen a person with very little down lane motion with 430 revs? This is due to clean release with minimal axis rotation i.e. coming up the back of the ball. Getting out of the thumb quicker is related to less squeeze which is directly related to grip pressure and muscled swing. Try playing with tape in your thumb hole because if the thumb is too large, squeeze will happen. If the pitch of the thumb is not correct, squeeze will happen. Somewhat of a trial and error process. Short spans require less reverse pitch and more forward and larger spans require more reverse and less forward. Lastly, I know most people house bowlers that I coach focus on power, speed and revs, but don't under-estimate the power of looking and watching your ball cross your target. How many house bowlers do you see get lost once lanes transition. If you don't watch your ball motion and target, then adjusting on transition is guess work. Keep up the good videos Luis.
I squeeze tf out of my ball but stop squeezing on the downswing. It's a bad habit I guess but I bowl better doing so. I think for revs you just need to have a cup and practice releasing like a yoyo. Like 1 step practice. Then make sure the ball is coming out after your slide. Not during the slide.
You asked about your game and any helpful comments. My advice to you, Luis, is to work on your swing and timing. Try relaxing your grip pressure and allowing the ball to swing your arm. It appears that your arm swing has more muscle than I would like to see. At the top of your swing, you will notice your swing bumps out which is a result of timing and muscled swing. So, relax the grip and let the ball swing your arm. Lastly, notice you have a tendency to fall off the shot.... Remember, timing + swing equals a good release and posting. If you have an issue with release consistency and posting, it is almost always related to timing and swing.... Hopefully this helps. Keep up the great videos.
just got my first phaze 2 i have maybe 6 games on it. ooo its the strongest ball i have ever had and in my houses i struggle to keep it to the right. but i will learn how to open up my angles with this ball.
I know your throwing style is to throw from the left through the middle and then it hooks in but could you do a few shots from throwing down the right far arrow for us bowlers who use that line ?
It looks as though you are not bringing your swing and hand out to the right of your body like you did previously. Your swing is more compact and less motion of your wrist and hand. I think it will improve your accuracy quite a bit. Best of luck, good review of the Phazes.
@ Luis Napoles Just an idea dont know if youv done it yet, but you should really do league vlog/videos. What your seeing, when and why you change balls etc. I think that would be awesome, and funny as heck as well. 😂
Luis, Love your videos and reviews. Keep up the great work man. I do have a question for you? I obviously know you think the phase 2 is the goat but what is your opinion when comparing the phase 2 versus the axiom? Just got the specter and love it. Your reviews and input have helped me greatly especially as a newer bowler figuring out this game and the tools that go with it.
Been doing this lately - definitely has helped, especially on spares and specifically going at the 10 pin, which I've had a psychosis about for a while now.
I drilled a Phaze 2 it didn’t roll well for me idk if it’s how it was drilled or what i tried different surfaces n everything couldn’t get it to roll well for me it used all its energy to get to pins
Yes Luis you already know have Phase 2 its sweet getting another Phase 4 hopefully this week pre ordered had a Phase 3 I herd there on back order staffers where I live can't get em . Thanks 😊
I think it's just redundant at this point. You have the P4 with the same core, and the Spectre with the same cover. From what my local [Storm] PSO has said, the P3 will be discontinued very soon. He also said the Dark Code would be, as well. Not so sure about that one though.
Here is your best bet for being able to use a particular bowling ball, this is 38years of experience talking . SELF OBSERVATION--MY rev rate, ball speed, and how I release the ball onto the lane softly or more aggressive.. Next what am I bowling on with the perimeters of the particular ball in mind,,,,, House or House sport what is the pattern….. Next Don’t buy a bowling ball because Belmo can win with it buy the ball because it will fit what you as a bowler can do with a particular ball in YOUR HANDS…. Get Lessons if you buy a new ball and cannot use it.. The ball is telling you that you need to get some training…. As muscled as Luis’s swing is he is to me representing the typical house bowler but has developed a reasonable ability stay with certain parameters that allow him to stay around the pocket. There is a split second at the release area where a bit of hand trickery is needed to achieve the newer release techniques. And yes there is more than one way to increase rev rates and accuracy but the number one reason 85% of bowlers struggle with rev rate is Upper body muscled swings. Learn to let your HAND follow the ball from start to finish and you will begin to see a huge difference in accuracy and revs. THIS TAKES TIME>>>>>>> Good luck to you all and God bless
I'm curious ( this is not aimed at you Luis ) but why is the phaze 3 not being mentioned by any of the other ball reviewers when comparing the phaze 4 to other balls? The phaze 2 is obviously GOAT for all balls out there, but I wonder what has happened to the phaze 3???
@@LuisNapoles ah...Great minds etc etc ...be interesting to see. Looking forward to watching the review. I wonder if we will truly have a solid 3 ball arsenal with the 2, 3 and 4 now?
"Can you notice what I am working on?" ... It looks like you are working on a more fluid swing with less distinguishable phases that resulted timing issues. It also looks like the ball is coming off the hand more smoothly, however, I cannot tell if this is due to a change in timing or grip. Then it looks like you were reverting back on that last set with the Phaze 4.
@@adventuresfloridatothailan5217 exactly what I was saying. But some people make unorthodox approaches work. I'm sure it's not the first time he's heard this from someone.
@@LuisNapoles I believe If you stay behind on the Hy-road with your release you will like it much more than you do, it seems you may be adding too much turn to that ball, that particular ball doesn't need any help turning down lane. Good luck!!
You look like your working on your ball position at address and it looks like your pushing the ball away from your body, the elbow looks different in the backswing
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Off topic, but I really like the format of your ball review videos. I like the "throw 5 shots, talk about it, repeat..." This keeps the viewer interested instead of the boring "shot after shot after shot" snoozefest that a lot of other people's videos are.
I REALLY appreciate you saying that!!
@@LuisNapoles I just got a 14lb Phase II. I LOVE IT.
Lius, your Phase 4 comparison sold me and I just had it drilled. Best Ball in my arsenal without a doubt. This ball rolls and reacts to give me a huge area to work in. Great choice. Thank you..
That’s awesome! I’m glad you like it !!
I just got my Phaze 4 not that long ago and my scores are up i just shot my second 600 series with it last week in my league and im averaging 170+ with it, definitely a ball that I would recommend to people if you want an alternative for the Phase 2 or 5
What I have noticed from watching your earlier videos to now is how much smoother your approach is, also you lay the ball down way lower, closer to the lane than you use to. You threw the ball out further in the past (Like I do now) Everything you do now looks better imho.
Wow that’s awesome to hear
Been trying to convince myself I DO NOT NEED A PHASE 2....Its not working every video and bowling person has told me its the benchmark of the benchmarks...I'm going to go broke soon buying bowling balls...thanks for the work and nice job again.
Thanks man!! I don’t advocate for everyone to buy every ball. They are tools and not everyone needs every single tool. With that being said the p2 is definitely the benchmarks or benchmarks!
Just a few ideas and things to try. Holding a heavy object closer to your body tends to relieve muscle and grip pressure. Also, supporting the 85-90% of the ball weight in the left hand in your stance will have the same effect. You should notice more relaxation in your swing and less grip pressure.
I’ll definitely work on that!
I'm gonna try this out tomorrow night myself. Slight modification to my pushoff. Anything to get more accurate...got to make up for lack of revs somehow
Hey Feddy, revs come from the speed of thumb exiting the thumb hole and the longer the fingers stay in, the more revs. Axis rotation is different from revs. Have you ever seen a person with very little down lane motion with 430 revs? This is due to clean release with minimal axis rotation i.e. coming up the back of the ball. Getting out of the thumb quicker is related to less squeeze which is directly related to grip pressure and muscled swing. Try playing with tape in your thumb hole because if the thumb is too large, squeeze will happen. If the pitch of the thumb is not correct, squeeze will happen. Somewhat of a trial and error process. Short spans require less reverse pitch and more forward and larger spans require more reverse and less forward. Lastly, I know most people house bowlers that I coach focus on power, speed and revs, but don't under-estimate the power of looking and watching your ball cross your target. How many house bowlers do you see get lost once lanes transition. If you don't watch your ball motion and target, then adjusting on transition is guess work. Keep up the good videos Luis.
I squeeze tf out of my ball but stop squeezing on the downswing. It's a bad habit I guess but I bowl better doing so. I think for revs you just need to have a cup and practice releasing like a yoyo. Like 1 step practice. Then make sure the ball is coming out after your slide. Not during the slide.
You asked about your game and any helpful comments. My advice to you, Luis, is to work on your swing and timing. Try relaxing your grip pressure and allowing the ball to swing your arm. It appears that your arm swing has more muscle than I would like to see. At the top of your swing, you will notice your swing bumps out which is a result of timing and muscled swing. So, relax the grip and let the ball swing your arm. Lastly, notice you have a tendency to fall off the shot.... Remember, timing + swing equals a good release and posting. If you have an issue with release consistency and posting, it is almost always related to timing and swing.... Hopefully this helps. Keep up the great videos.
Thanks!
just got my first phaze 2 i have maybe 6 games on it. ooo its the strongest ball i have ever had and in my houses i struggle to keep it to the right. but i will learn how to open up my angles with this ball.
That’s all we can do is learn!!!
The Phaze2 one of the best. There’s a reason why I’ve drilled 3 of them.. And I will drill a few more in the near future!!!
Facts!
Want to give one away? Lol
Could you compare the trend to the phaze 4? I would love to see the difference since they have the same coverstock.
That won’t be happening. Trend is discontinued and I don’t have one
@@LuisNapoles maybe hyroad pearl and phaze 4 would be a good one
I know your throwing style is to throw from the left through the middle and then it hooks in but could you do a few shots from throwing down the right far arrow for us bowlers who use that line ?
I play the line that the lanes are giving me
Thank you. Buying a phase 2. Already bought the phase 4, but I don't own a solid yet. Sooo.
You’re gonna LOVE that p2
It looks as though you are not bringing your swing and hand out to the right of your body like you did previously. Your swing is more compact and less motion of your wrist and hand. I think it will improve your accuracy quite a bit. Best of luck, good review of the Phazes.
I gotta work on that!
Didn't see one but have you done a video on the hyroad pearl?
A bunch yea!
Pick up my phaze4 in two hours. Can’t wait to throw this thing
Nice!!!!!
@ Luis Napoles Just an idea dont know if youv done it yet, but you should really do league vlog/videos. What your seeing, when and why you change balls etc. I think that would be awesome, and funny as heck as well. 😂
I Livestream my league every week
Luis, Love your videos and reviews. Keep up the great work man. I do have a question for you? I obviously know you think the phase 2 is the goat but what is your opinion when comparing the phase 2 versus the axiom? Just got the specter and love it. Your reviews and input have helped me greatly especially as a newer bowler figuring out this game and the tools that go with it.
That was on ball that sadly I never had =(
Luis Napoles what suggestions do you have in terms of a spare ball? How did you like the motiv sniper balls? Any other you would recommend.
I want both! Think it would be a nice 1-2 punch for house. P2 nice tournament benchmark ball. P4 burn ball to circle from inside.
Yup!!!!!!
Keeping that leg down more! P4 🔥🔥🔥
Trying!!!
Try keeping your trail leg down to help with balance at the foul line
Been doing this lately - definitely has helped, especially on spares and specifically going at the 10 pin, which I've had a psychosis about for a while now.
Yup
new to bowling and trying to find a good ball. what would you recommend? phase 2, phase 3, phase 4, IQ?
I would say either the !Q Tour Solid or the Phaze 2
Lou, thanks for another great video. Was that Phaze II polished? It looked very shiny in the video.
That is not polished. 3000 finish it just lane shines so fast
I drilled a Phaze 2 it didn’t roll well for me idk if it’s how it was drilled or what i tried different surfaces n everything couldn’t get it to roll well for me it used all its energy to get to pins
Prob to strong for what you are bowling on!
What surface do you have your Phaze II? Is it the out of box 3000?
3000 yup
@@LuisNapoles just looked a bit more shine then mine. I liked the motion of it so I had to ask 😁
What phaze ball would compliment Idol Pearl on house shot ?
Just depends on if you want a step up or down and what motion you're looking for cause all three off them compliment the Idol series
So should I buy the Phaze 2 or 4? I'm trying to build my arsenal, I have a Katana legend and hammer raw at the moment.
P2 allllllll day
@Luis Napoles Thank you, big fan, keep up the great work sir.
I definitely have to work on my Technique!! Cause When i did 3 games with PHASE II, I couldn't get a X for the life of me
It’s all about matching up to the conditions You’re on !
Why not compare the phase 4 to 3? I feel like their identical balls
Definitely not identical balls. I didn’t have one but I found one to compare to the P4. Video coming soon
Yes Luis you already know have Phase 2 its sweet getting another Phase 4 hopefully this week pre ordered had a Phase 3 I herd there on back order staffers where I live can't get em . Thanks 😊
I think it's just redundant at this point. You have the P4 with the same core, and the Spectre with the same cover. From what my local [Storm] PSO has said, the P3 will be discontinued very soon. He also said the Dark Code would be, as well. Not so sure about that one though.
@@feddyvonwigglestein3481 Well storm over saturates the market with balls so you’re going to have some overlap.
My Phaze 4 is nothing like my Phaze III. The Phaze III is sideways. The Phaze 4 is the longest and slowest reactive ball I've thrown.
What is the pin layout
I mentioned it in the video but they are both 50x4.5x30
You've adjusted your approach timing?
Working on the hitch in my swing
@@LuisNapoles You roll well, it's very tough to spot! Love your reviews!!!
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Is there bowlers out there that throw SPI that havent had a P2???
Im sad to say I haven't thrown the p2. All I use is spi. I have a promotion to fill that spot and works beautifully for me.
There shouldn’t be! 😂😂
@@davidfishbeck7555 i use those 2 in different situations 👍🏾
I just bought one a week ago, and it is unusable so far. Tempted to just get rid of it, or just throw the weakest layout I can on it.
Here is your best bet for being able to use a particular bowling ball, this is 38years of experience talking . SELF OBSERVATION--MY rev rate, ball speed, and how I release the ball onto the lane softly or more aggressive.. Next what am I bowling on with the perimeters of the particular ball in mind,,,,, House or House sport what is the pattern….. Next Don’t buy a bowling ball because Belmo can win with it buy the ball because it will fit what you as a bowler can do with a particular ball in YOUR HANDS…. Get Lessons if you buy a new ball and cannot use it.. The ball is telling you that you need to get some training…. As muscled as Luis’s swing is he is to me representing the typical house bowler but has developed a reasonable ability stay with certain parameters that allow him to stay around the pocket. There is a split second at the release area where a bit of hand trickery is needed to achieve the newer release techniques. And yes there is more than one way to increase rev rates and accuracy but the number one reason 85% of bowlers struggle with rev rate is Upper body muscled swings. Learn to let your HAND follow the ball from start to finish and you will begin to see a huge difference in accuracy and revs. THIS TAKES TIME>>>>>>> Good luck to you all and God bless
Is your P2 polished? Looks really shiny
Def not
Is it just lane shine? Having trouble with my new phaze 2. Comes with 3000 grit, maybe I need to get 2000 grit to hit pocket.
I'm curious ( this is not aimed at you Luis ) but why is the phaze 3 not being mentioned by any of the other ball reviewers when comparing the phaze 4 to other balls? The phaze 2 is obviously GOAT for all balls out there, but I wonder what has happened to the phaze 3???
Phaze 3 comparison will be coming next week. It’s already shot just need to edit it. I didn’t have one so I got one off a friend to review
@@LuisNapoles ah...Great minds etc etc ...be interesting to see. Looking forward to watching the review. I wonder if we will truly have a solid 3 ball arsenal with the 2, 3 and 4 now?
Which ball will compliment my Aero Dynamixs the most?
I don’t even know what that is 😂
@@LuisNapoles It's a reactive hybrid made by Ebonite
Luis, How about Phaze II vs Nova please. Seems like PII is the goat...
Those are so different!
what do you mean by stronger and weaker?
Regarding what?
Stopping your slide and follow threw with the ball?
Huh?
"Can you notice what I am working on?" ... It looks like you are working on a more fluid swing with less distinguishable phases that resulted timing issues. It also looks like the ball is coming off the hand more smoothly, however, I cannot tell if this is due to a change in timing or grip. Then it looks like you were reverting back on that last set with the Phaze 4.
Timing issues? Late timing isn’t bad timing. Bad timing is bad timing
He’s doing what I suggested. Nice
Yup! I mean was going to do this video regardless!
Is that Southpoint in Vegas?
It is
@@LuisNapoles Are those AMF or Brunswick synthetic lanes there?
Phaze 3 vs Phaze 4 comparison?
Coming soon!!
Please, Phaze 3 vs Phaze 4!
P3 vs P4 coming soon!
You would be able to pick up your ball speed if you followed through with your slide. Your arm swing comes through real late on your follow through.
Looks totally out of sync with the slide & release.
@@adventuresfloridatothailan5217 exactly what I was saying. But some people make unorthodox approaches work. I'm sure it's not the first time he's heard this from someone.
I hear this all the time. But what you don’t understand is that late timing isn’t bad timing. Bad timing is bad timing
@@LuisNapoles No I do understand, that's why I said some people make unorthodox approaches work.
Also I have never thrown a Phaze II and it looks fantastic!
It’s the goat
Had a Phaze 2 when I threw 14. Moved up to 15 have a Reality and Parallax effect now. Needing something new obviously.
P2 good!!!
Saw it immediately, your staying behind the ball on release, rather than coming around the side.
Always working on it!
@@LuisNapoles I believe If you stay behind on the Hy-road with your release you will like it much more than you do, it seems you may be adding too much turn to that ball, that particular ball doesn't need any help turning down lane. Good luck!!
I have the fhaze 2 and fhaze 4
Noce!
You look like your working on your ball position at address and it looks like your pushing the ball away from your body, the elbow looks different in the backswing
Working!
Alpha Crux v P4 comparison??? lol jk.
😂😂😂
Your swing is too muscley imo.
👍👌
Forced swing…. Relax man
God your approach and finish is so off putting
Thanks for the support
Your slowing down your approach
not anymore