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.
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!
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.
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!)
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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!
So glad you're with SPI!!!! Great things in store for 2025!!!!!
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.
Thanks for sharing your bowling journey with us Andrew! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Summit ascent looks really good
Always enjoy your commentary and honesty!
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!
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!
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.
Nicely done
Great video
ANDREW WITH SPI, LEEEETSSSS GOOOOOO
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!)
We want to see you throwing the all-time greats and sharing your opinion about them: Phaze II, IQ Tour, and Hy-Road
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
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!
Attention Star would be a good one to try as well, along with the physix blackout
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
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 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.
Where is this at? Looks like a home gym next to the lanes. Likes it’s someone’s home
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.
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
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?
Look no further if you want to improve your game, this guy has perfect execution ! 👌
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.
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.
This is awesome, could you do one with older discontinued balls?
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?
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
Is the OIP the only pin down ball in your arsenal? If not, which others were?
Andrew I'm really surprised you didn't throw the ion Max as your big ball because that's a great ball
No IQ Tour? 😳
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
Not sure why you have a Hustle instead of the Phaze 2.
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??
Surprised you didn’t have a phaze 2 in there
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
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!
Much better than Motiv 🙌
Grab you a good ol phaze 2
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.
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'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.
Yea bro, I don’t need it, but I’m definitely buying a Origin soon lol 😂
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!!!❤🎉
big mistake to change the house balls.