Going through some of your past ball review Luke, I like the Timeless and this ball review... Thank You!

Great ball review. Look forward to more.

THANK YOU, Normally when I see a review from a staffer I immediately disregard. It is outstanding to see an honest review (especially of a high profile ball) not filled with massive bullshit and fluff making the ball seem it is the best ball ever made and will make you shoot fifteen 300 games.

@LukeRosdahl

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've always thought there are so many balls, there's no reason to hype everything, there's going to be a ball for you, and it may not be the latest and greatest, it might just be a Hyroad, but I don't see the point in going crazy about everything. If I hype it and you hate it, what good am I doing? Why not sell you something you're going to like? Appreciate it!

Awesome ball reviews man. Honest and concise, your commentary is invaluable. I had a chance to throw a couple of these (two-handed approach) and was pretty lukewarm on the reaction pin-up, really over/under on a 42' light volume sport shot. Then I tried one that was pin-down and it was a complete 180. That ball looked fantastic. Keep up the great reviews!

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 2 handers are going to love this ball, I hope I balanced my commentary well enough. It's not as versatile a ball as most others, but I don't think that was the intent. It's going to be really good for a select amount of styles, and that's what the design intent is, so I think they really nailed what they were going after. They had a specific reaction in mind and executed well. It looks really good for two handed bowlers.

@Chandahntzee

7 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl - Storm Amateur Staff I tried another one last night and it was good. You're spot-on though, not the most versatile piece IMO, but a weapon on the right condition. In the market for more of a benchmark reaction, I'm looking at Rocketship based on your review lol. Your commentary is what sets your reviews apart from others 👍

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Cool. Don't sleep on the Torrent though, depends on what you're after though. Torrent is a bit earlier, a bit smoother and a bit stronger, but either one of those balls is a GREAT benchmark option.

great review!

I heard the same about the ball if drilled improperly. However, if the core hooks from the tall side and not side to side, it's much better overall. Plus, the pin carry is unreal!

Luke Rosdahl - Nice video! much better length :) thanks for getting back to me about the Storm Tropical.i will be picking one up in the next few weeks & i agree with you that it will be very good for a THS. also the reason why i am getting back to you on this review & not the Wreck Em is because your site page wont take my feedback on the Wreck Em page? thanks again for getting back to me & keep up the great videos...

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! I may have been editing the video at the moment or the KZreads may be freaking out . . I've found though that if you go to the video straight from your notifications and try to post, it won't work, but if you go to the channel and then to the video you want to comment on, then it works for some reason. Torrent video inbound very soon too!

Love your ball reviews. Keep it up

@seymourbutts5277

7 жыл бұрын

agree, best youtube reviewer out there.

good review pal, kept it real and honest. not every ball is made for everyone. everyone has a different game and style. I like how you kept that in perspective. unlike the other videos for Bowling balls, they only show making strikes shot after shot, giving the illusion that the ball is a great and a must buy.

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I don't like just singing the praises of every ball that comes out . . now, bad balls don't really get released any more, so I can't exactly take a heavy oil ball and use it on light oil and then complain that it sucks, that's not really fair, but at the same time like you said, you can't just say every ball that gets released is a must have for every single person, that's just not true. I see it as my responsibility to be fair and keep things in perspective, but tell the truth at the same time. Appreciate the comment!

@shaunmcisaac782

7 жыл бұрын

A lot of it comes down to specialized niche ball for particular players / patterns, vs general ball made for wide range. For me a Pitch Blue is great on sport shots and on dryer house patterns. But most 1-handers can't efficiently throw that on a THS - it doesn't match player & conditions. As you say they're all high quality these days.

I got a sd one of these for free I just don’t know if it’s worth plugging since most people tell me it sucks 😂 I think it looks cool

What ball would you recommend for someone who plays on house shot normally and has about 13mph ball speed

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

There are so many variables that it would be really hard without a lot more information, BUT with slower ball speed, you're probably going to be looking at less aggressive stuff even if you don't have a bunch of hook. The Hyroad is always hard to beat . .

Hi Luke I enjoy your reviews! I have a question I have a SkyRocket and was looking for a more aggressive ball I can move in (not majorly aggressive about 3-4 more boards for fresh oil 1st game of league) and I wanted to go with the same layout that I have on my skyrocket it's my favorite layout. Do you think the timeless would be ideal? SkyRocket is a little wet dry for me 1st game of league but is ideal 2nd and 3rd game thanks! 2 handed 450 rev rate 18MPH

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Yes actually, the Timeless was designed for your type of game. The Timeless is about 3-4 boards stronger than the Sky Rocket, and based on your stats, I think this would definitely be a good choice for you.

@TickNation

7 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl - Storm Amateur Staff thank you sir.

What Storm/Roto Grip ball would you recommend for a higher speed lower rev player like my dad. The best ball reaction I've seen him get out of a ball was the Storm Furious.

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

There's a couple coming out in a couple weeks, the Sure Lock and the Daredevil Trick. Both of those are going to be GREAT for higher speeds or lower revs. I'll have videos for both out sometime this weekend.

@XTremePyro144316

7 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl - Storm Amateur Staff AWESOME! Thanks for getting back to me. You're putting out great videos!

Hey Luke. Being in two entirely different house conditions, one a wet/dry THS and the other a sports league that changes every few weeks, I'm running low on ball choices. On Viper, I've switched between the old Byte and the newer Ride. For me, my weakest ball is the Hy Road Pearl. I do love the symmetrical, and only take out my trust Crux when the oil pattern is longer with volume. The ball I've been targeting for the sports patterns is the Phase II. How would this match up between the Code Black, Timeless, down to the Rocket ship?

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Phaze 2 fits between the Code Black and Timeless, and is basically just a stronger Rocket Ship. It's a little earlier and 4ish boards stronger overall, very very similar reactions.

@stevehinchey9013

7 жыл бұрын

Interesting, but I'm not your average bowler. Mid speed, low revs, not that accurate sometimes LOL I was thinking about the Phase II as a ballistic Hy Road Pearl. A ball that could get me some length. Somewhat a symmetrical version of the Lock?

luke can you give me the link to see norm duke throw the timeless

@LukeRosdahl

6 жыл бұрын

It's posted in the description like I said in the video? Does that link not work anymore?

hope your still looking at comments, I'm in touch with Chad and Alex a bit but I want another opinion so I get the variety haha, already ordered mine, I would like your prediction, I'm going with a 4x4x2 layout (I know it's a stupidly strong layout) my Rev rate is around 500, average ball speed is bout 18, your prediction good sir?

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm still trying to keep up haha. Sometimes stupidly strong layouts keep the reaction smoother overall, so may not be a bad idea. You have a high rev rate but high ball speed too, and the Timeless flares a lot, but it has a high RG too, so it doesn't really rev much. I put a stupidly strong layout on my Code Black and loved it, even though the core is really strong. Kept it smooth and controllable. I think you'll be just fine with that layout, I like the idea.

would you say this is stronger then the code red also would it make any since at all I have a code red and sure lock that the code red was a little stronger on a heavy ish oil pattern.

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

cool stuff No, its weaker than the Code Red. I could see the Code Red making a stronger move on the backend than the Sure Lock, but can't see it hooking more overall, something sounds fishy with that

@jacob1078

7 жыл бұрын

yes, I know that's what I thought it might be the ball cleaner because id cleaned the code red before but not the sure lock I'm not sure if that will make a difference or not. If it does not I will just be confused.

i just got a tyrant pearl and i like it but what would be a better compliment, the hammer gauntlet or the timeless in your opinion?

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

The Gauntlet would be stronger, and the Timeless would be weaker, so it really depends on which one of those reactions you're after. You would most likely have less overlap going with the Timeless, but if you want something stronger than the Tyrant Pearl, the Timeless would definitely not be the choice. Also, the Timeless is a hybrid, but it acts a lot like a pearl for me, so unless pearl equipment fits your game the best, I'd likely consider something with a solid coverstock instead either way you want to go. If you'd like me to clarify or want specific recommendations, just let me know whether you want stronger or weaker than the Tyrant Pearl and I'll be happy to answer!

@gregoryhanger3657

7 жыл бұрын

probably stronger because I joined a league where im gonna be getting a DV8 Devient in the future as part of the price and that seems to be pretty weak. i aslo was thinking of a guru supreme... but the gauntlet looks like a beast, i also heard good things about the "cash" i want a true hook monster i guess

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

I'd honestly suggest the OG Tyrant then, if you want a true hook monster, that's the ball I've been pointing everyone towards for that. Now once the Sure Lock comes out next month, it may be a different story . .

hey I'm bowling on the wolf pattern in two week. any suggestions on a ball?. longest ball I have is the code black.

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

A LOT of pros and college guys would go urethane like the Pitch Black. On something short and high volume like that, the last thing you want is something screaming off the end of the pattern or that's going to give you over under. I'd suggest urethane, keeping in mind that it doesn't absorb oil and will create carrydown, so remember that when it comes to your transition and moves, but Pitch Black will most likely be your best option.

@topthrilldragster20

7 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl thank you

Thank for the very detailed and honest review. How would you compare this ball to a Marvel Pearl? Glad to hear this ball is not a "Hy-Road".

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Not really in the same ballpark as the Marvel Pearl, if you're looking for that type of reaction, definitely look at the Code Black.

@ArsenalBowler

7 жыл бұрын

Isn't the Daredevil from Roto Grip very similar to the Marvel Pearl? That's what I've been hearing from people

@silversilentrd

7 жыл бұрын

+ArsenalBowler I have the Dare Devil stronger everywhere in comparison to the Marvel Pearl, but others may see differently. Probably the closest ball we've seen since the MP was out

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Um . . . yes and no. Shapes are a bit different, and I'd agree with silver, it's stronger throughout. I think the Code Black is very similar as far as shape goes, but it's SEVERAL boards stronger than the Marvel Pearl. Drill a Daredevil with a 20 degree weaker drill angle, a 3/4" weaker pin and a 10 degree weaker val angle, and I think you'd be really close. So if your Marvel Pearl was say 60 x 4.25 x 50, go 80 x 5 x 60 with a Daredevil and you're going to be close, or at least as close as you're gonna get with what's on the market right now.

Compared to the Drive, how does the Timeless react on dry? I'm a two hander going to Junior Gold in July

@LukeRosdahl

6 жыл бұрын

Timeless is quicker on dry, but it gets easier length. Might not be bad on the medium pattern.

@grandmasteryoda9893

5 жыл бұрын

@@LukeRosdahl i am one hand and low rate, but i play with low speed 21km/t. is this ball totaly waste of cash for me?

@LukeRosdahl

5 жыл бұрын

@@grandmasteryoda9893 I wouldn't say so, my wife has low speed and it looks good for her.

Hm.. I am also two handed. I am rev dominant with slow speed. Will this ball still work for me well?

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. This is still a pretty strong ball, you may look at something like the Match Pearl, Hyroad Pearl, etc., unless you bowl on heavy conditions.

@peterbergmann2593

7 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl - Storm Amateur Staff . Dear Sir. I just ordered the Timeless ball, thinking about a 4×4×2 layout. I am 74 years old medium speed and reviews rate 2nd arrow down and in will this work for me, I sure would appreciate an answer, my email address is madgerman15@yahoo.com A big thanks to you.

Is this ball stronger than the code black For higher rev players

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

No, Code Black is still decidedly stronger. Very similar coverstock, but the core on the Code Black is much stronger. However, like I said here, high rev players don't really need any help getting the ball to rev. I think the Code Black is a can't miss ball for anyone, it fits a lot of people on a lot of conditions, but this is definitely a great reaction for heavier hands.

@_s_1_k_

7 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl - Storm Amateur Staff I have the code black already I just don't like the angle I get with it

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Ah. This ball is stronger on the backend than the Code Black, but I think the Timeless is more sensitive to wet/dry, the Code Black blends that better. Timeless seems to be good if you want to get deep and wheel on it, but I think that was a big part of the design intent.

@_s_1_k_

7 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl - Storm Amateur Staff That makes sense thanks Luke I appreciate you getting back to me

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Sure thing, I'll always answer a question. May take me a few days on occasion, but if you ever have anything else to ask, just ask and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

NEED A NORM DUKE BALL

@LukeRosdahl

6 жыл бұрын

Might be coming, who knows . . I'd bet on a PDW ball before we see a Norm Duke one, or maybe a Liz Johnson ball, but that and the Norm Duke ball would be basically the same thing anyway . .

i dont see it

@LukeRosdahl

6 жыл бұрын

Up under my name where it says me, Storm Amateur Staff, Turbo Regional Staff, then Show More? Click Show More and then it's there?

Why would you change the cover grit, that's insane. One just needs to learn how to use a ball!!!

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Surface is 80-90% of ball reaction, quite often adjusting it to fit your game is the best way to go. Box surface usually isn't the best surface for everyone, however I typically use it. A lot of people will just use a ball as it is, and if they don't like it, they say it sucks or they get rid of it. Way too many things to try to give up on a ball just because it isn't perfect right out of the box.

That was harsh

@LukeRosdahl

7 жыл бұрын

Really? How so?

@kevin24cardwell

6 жыл бұрын

Sounded HONEST to me. Something you don't normally see from a staffer. I applaud it.

great review!