loved the explanations what knowledge of options can do for your bowling success and how important it is to learn about the ball you use and its reactions and your own strengths and limitations as a bowler.
Awesome, as always. Good info that gives me much to think about. I roll with the TNT, and my older brother will be getting the TNT Infused so we both will be throwing bombs down the lanes at our league nights!
Hey Darren! My skill level is nowhere near yours, but I do understand the information that you give. If I’m ever in Las Vegas and you are available. I definitely will come and see you. Thanks again. Keep up the good work
We need a companion video the Summit,MAGIC GEM,TNT INFUSED I haven’t been seeing anyone talking about the summit anymore so many new balls coming out it’s hard to choose one
It's funny that you brought up the Summit. Luke Rosdahl just posted a Report Card video on the Summit. I have been asking around the other channels about it - Luis Napoles, Beef and Barnzy... They definitely still like it, I think there are so many releases, it will be a while before they come back around to it. Best way to get an answer is to catch them on a livestream.
I saw all the reviews and also demo the summit and the tour dynamics another ball that got great reviews but has quickly died down as well and now I here belmo has the journey coming soon to hear we go again right thanks for the reply have to wait and see what happens I will still get the summit and tour dynamics
Darren, i have to say that I really do enjoy your video's. And you're spot on with the review of these balls. However, I would like to see you redo this review with a normal house shot so we (if not only me) see how the new Magic Gem and TNT Infused really reacts for the normal house bowler? Thank you.
There are way too many nice handicap tournaments to look at bowling balls as anything other than investments.. in all reality I haven't paid for a ball in over 20 years.
I know!I guess it's time for an extra bag! 😂 I think I'm going to get one so I can have a 6 ball arsenal for the 2024 tournament season. I have been working with a 3 ball arsenal (2 + 1 spare) for many years and finally decided to expand my "arsenal" to 6 balls. I will be working some overtime to pay for this endeavor.
Very helpful. That lane is like my last week in league. Everything I do is for the Bowlero oil spill. Then sometimes its dry and I have nothing for it. The Infused is a possible buy for me.
I've got my Magic Gems, one polished other box finish (2000 grit) with 2 different layouts, TNT Infuseds same thing but take polish off with a 1000 pad, arriving tomorrow hopefully.
yoo i was on the twitch stream when you drilled the gem i was the one thinking of getting the hustle camo to replace my purple rhino that was misdrilled love the content
love all the technical information, was wondering could you do a video explaining how to play the wet dry cliff when transition starts to happen, what balls to go to, how to play the wet vs how to play the dry. in league the first game is usually the best game but by the third game things definitely change especially if there are guys with a lot of revs and I kind of struggle to adjust to that changing environment. I have been basically staying with the same ball that I started league with and moving left plus start slow rolling it to get it to come back to the pocket but what happens is carry go's way down, lots of corner pins.
I'm sad u released this after I bowled league with this ball and made me figure this ball out for myself lol but I figured it out and know whete it fits now... PS I'm commenting this before watching
Darren, since you mentioned that this new TNT is not the same as the original. Just as the Gold Label isnt the same as the original Zen, could you do a comparison between the new TNT & Zen Gold Label? Thanks.
Hey Darren, I have had the same Roto Grip Mutant Cell for the last eight years. It’s starting to crack in the finger hole and I lost my grip to the back of the machine 😂. What would recommend I look at as a new ball. I average a 195 right now and have only had that one ball. Thanks!
Good info. Question, is it better to be really versatile, able to do a bunch of things, but not be enjoyed elite at any of them, or be really really good at one thing??
Im 14, And im a freshman on my high school bowling team. I want to go pro at some point and join the PBA tour. I have been taking bowling seriously for about 6 months now and have really gotten into the sport. I've joined league near where I live and want to keep growing throughout high school. My high game is 212 with the black widow 2.0 hybrid. My high average is about 160. Ever since I fell in love with the sport I've always had a dream to join the PBA tour when I get older. Once I get enough experience this year i'm going to join Junior gold with my friend so I can get into some more sport patterns whether their short or long patterns. I have the Black widow 2.0 hybrid, The roto grip DUO and a t-zone. When I get close to the start of the Junior gold season I would like to get the pitch black for sport patterns. I would also like to visit the Kegel training academy at some point soon so I can get the best training and feedback. Ill also consider joining your course Darren!
Hello Darren. Can the Magic Gem be suitable for a 70-year-old beginner in 12 pounds? Thank you for your feedback. Best regards. Frédéric Benoit 🎳 Frenchbowler
Darren, I live in Vegas and I would love to roll with you some time bro. Would be a pleasure to meet you. I have the gem, the magic gem and the exotic gem. I also plan on getting the Tnt and the tnt infused.
I was just bowling at gold coast Tuesday lanes were difficult to read but always fun atmosphere hitting sante fe tonight , what would you recommend for a beginner bowler looking to purchase their first ball
Im definitely no pro bowler, but I'd recommend something like a Brunswick Rhino, great ball. I bought one a while back and it lasted a few hundred games, still pretty good for considering I've been bowling a while now
😅It's funny that everyone hypes this ball up. I baught one. Ever since I got it drilled it has not been a good performer for me. I tried to give it a second chance tonight and bowled 6 games with it. I shoot a good 20 or 30 pins less than I do with my DV8 Brutal Collision. It's so hard for me to strike with the magic compared to the DV8 it's crazy. Im sure it works great for some people but for me it's a total flop. 😢 The pro shop guy drilled it the pin up and right. Maybe its the way its drilled....
Excellent video and some very good information. Question: how do you think this TNT Infused will fit in during league night for someone who's a high-speed low rev. bowler? Take note I'm throwing the TNT right now and am looking for a ball that will compliment that once the lanes start transitioning and or have broken down. Right now, all I have is my TNT, my other two balls are from 1992 I have both the Emerald Piranha and the solid Blue Piranha, and those two balls don't work very well on these newer designed synthetic lanes, they're made for the first synthetic lanes when they came out and everyone transitioned from wood lanes (I think you may or may not remember those lanes they looked like they'd been whitewashed or something). Fortunately, I don't have to retire those two balls because it just so happens that on the Airforce base, I bowl league at here in AR are the old synthetic lanes and both those ball work extremely well on those lanes after all these years. Yes, I've tried using my TNT there and it will work but barely and it is a struggle. My TNT works very well at the lanes off base that I bowl league at and neither of those Piranhas work at all on those lanes. Keep up the good work, we'll be looking forward to your next video and you and your family have a good, safe and blessed rest of your evening and weekend.
I bought the Magic Gem 3 hours, I love it so far!
loved the explanations what knowledge of options can do for your bowling success and how important it is to learn about the ball you use and its reactions and your own strengths and limitations as a bowler.
Awesome, as always. Good info that gives me much to think about. I roll with the TNT, and my older brother will be getting the TNT Infused so we both will be throwing bombs down the lanes at our league nights!
Hey Darren! My skill level is nowhere near yours, but I do understand the information that you give. If I’m ever in Las Vegas and you are available. I definitely will come and see you. Thanks again. Keep up the good work
Maybe you can try to enter the Pro vs Am if you're in Vegas? 😁
2:23 My boy got the Strike & 7-10 $plit at once 😂😂😂
Yesss I've been looking at the TNT Infused waiting for a video from you.
We need a companion video the Summit,MAGIC GEM,TNT INFUSED I haven’t been seeing anyone talking about the summit anymore so many new balls coming out it’s hard to choose one
It's funny that you brought up the Summit. Luke Rosdahl just posted a Report Card video on the Summit. I have been asking around the other channels about it - Luis Napoles, Beef and Barnzy... They definitely still like it, I think there are so many releases, it will be a while before they come back around to it. Best way to get an answer is to catch them on a livestream.
I saw all the reviews and also demo the summit and the tour dynamics another ball that got great reviews but has quickly died down as well and now I here belmo has the journey coming soon to hear we go again right thanks for the reply have to wait and see what happens I will still get the summit and tour dynamics
Stronger balls like tilt adjustments on higher friction shots. Just twirl it more, spin to win
I always look forward to Darrens ball reviews, nice video man.
Darren, i have to say that I really do enjoy your video's. And you're spot on with the review of these balls. However, I would like to see you redo this review with a normal house shot so we (if not only me) see how the new Magic Gem and TNT Infused really reacts for the normal house bowler?
Thank you.
I hate when Darren makes these review vids because he sells me on the balls but I ain’t got the money so.
Darren is a great asset to Storm's marketing team
Agreed
Feel you brother. Been tryna win a giveaway for years now 🤣
There are way too many nice handicap tournaments to look at bowling balls as anything other than investments.. in all reality I haven't paid for a ball in over 20 years.
@@thomasworrilow4228sandbagger
Too many bowling balls coming out now! It's crazzzy!
I know!I guess it's time for an extra bag! 😂 I think I'm going to get one so I can have a 6 ball arsenal for the 2024 tournament season. I have been working with a 3 ball arsenal (2 + 1 spare) for many years and finally decided to expand my "arsenal" to 6 balls. I will be working some overtime to pay for this endeavor.
Very helpful. That lane is like my last week in league. Everything I do is for the Bowlero oil spill. Then sometimes its dry and I have nothing for it. The Infused is a possible buy for me.
I've got my Magic Gems, one polished other box finish (2000 grit) with 2 different layouts, TNT Infuseds same thing but take polish off with a 1000 pad, arriving tomorrow hopefully.
When is the HIH collab dropping?
I have a challenge for you, you have to bowl normal with houseballs any weight and leave the whole backrow aka (7-8-9-10 split)
Is that... Possible to leave?
@@h8re yes
I did it once... not sure how someone could do that on purpose though...
@@emanuelorozco3443 correction, is it FEASIBLE? I've never seen it done
@@h8re you have to throw a 6lb pound really slow and hook it a lot going for a brooklyn then bounces off
yoo i was on the twitch stream when you drilled the gem i was the one thinking of getting the hustle camo to replace my purple rhino that was misdrilled love the content
love all the technical information, was wondering could you do a video explaining how to play the wet dry cliff when transition starts to happen, what balls to go to, how to play the wet vs how to play the dry. in league the first game is usually the best game but by the third game things definitely change especially if there are guys with a lot of revs and I kind of struggle to adjust to that changing environment. I have been basically staying with the same ball that I started league with and moving left plus start slow rolling it to get it to come back to the pocket but what happens is carry go's way down, lots of corner pins.
2:30 nailing the 7-10 split at the same time as the first 8.
Another great informative video guys! Darren and Jesse... next shirt suggestion... "rotato potato"
When talk about your tilt access, are you referring to the position of your hand on the release versus the pin of the ball?
What ball would be best for the kind of condition in this video?
I'm sad u released this after I bowled league with this ball and made me figure this ball out for myself lol but I figured it out and know whete it fits now...
PS I'm commenting this before watching
What's crzy, I was at league today. And the lanes were HOOKING
Cool video talk tech bowling bowling ball Darren tang
🎉
Darren, since you mentioned that this new TNT is not the same as the original. Just as the Gold Label isnt the same as the original Zen, could you do a comparison between the new TNT & Zen Gold Label? Thanks.
I'll definitely second that request!
Also...I'm in Columbus and I help out at your brother's shop
Seems like Magic gem doesn't retain as much energy as pi despite similar hook strength, gem seems to be soft while pi hits like a truck, true?
Hey Darren, I have had the same Roto Grip Mutant Cell for the last eight years. It’s starting to crack in the finger hole and I lost my grip to the back of the machine 😂. What would recommend I look at as a new ball. I average a 195 right now and have only had that one ball. Thanks!
Good info. Question, is it better to be really versatile, able to do a bunch of things, but not be enjoyed elite at any of them, or be really really good at one thing??
Im 14, And im a freshman on my high school bowling team. I want to go pro at some point and join the PBA tour. I have been taking bowling seriously for about 6 months now and have really gotten into the sport. I've joined league near where I live and want to keep growing throughout high school. My high game is 212 with the black widow 2.0 hybrid. My high average is about 160. Ever since I fell in love with the sport I've always had a dream to join the PBA tour when I get older. Once I get enough experience this year i'm going to join Junior gold with my friend so I can get into some more sport patterns whether their short or long patterns. I have the Black widow 2.0 hybrid, The roto grip DUO and a t-zone. When I get close to the start of the Junior gold season I would like to get the pitch black for sport patterns. I would also like to visit the Kegel training academy at some point soon so I can get the best training and feedback. Ill also consider joining your course Darren!
Hello Darren.
Can the Magic Gem be suitable for a 70-year-old beginner in 12 pounds?
Thank you for your feedback.
Best regards.
Frédéric Benoit 🎳
Frenchbowler
Hi
Im Alex from germany and im in Bowling for 43 years.
It looks like that the TNT Infused is stronger then the Magic Gem.
Is it right?
Alex
Can you explain the difference between pearl and solid
Darren, I live in Vegas and I would love to roll with you some time bro. Would be a pleasure to meet you. I have the gem, the magic gem and the exotic gem. I also plan on getting the Tnt and the tnt infused.
Some very explosive crystal balls you got there
Why the magic gem? The other gems died, why is this different?
So basically go get both… gotcha! 👌🏽
Would the TNT infused be good in dry lanes? Is it comparable to Phaze 5 or Gold Label?
let goooo
So if the magic gem can replace the gem, is there any reason to buy an og gem over the magic?
Is this a good ball for sports patterns and harder lanes
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 nice balls
My educated decision in the pro shop is im too broke lol
I was just bowling at gold coast Tuesday lanes were difficult to read but always fun atmosphere hitting sante fe tonight , what would you recommend for a beginner bowler looking to purchase their first ball
Im definitely no pro bowler, but I'd recommend something like a Brunswick Rhino, great ball. I bought one a while back and it lasted a few hundred games, still pretty good for considering I've been bowling a while now
😅It's funny that everyone hypes this ball up. I baught one. Ever since I got it drilled it has not been a good performer for me.
I tried to give it a second chance tonight and bowled 6 games with it. I shoot a good 20 or 30 pins less than I do with my DV8 Brutal Collision.
It's so hard for me to strike with the magic compared to the DV8 it's crazy.
Im sure it works great for some people but for me it's a total flop. 😢
The pro shop guy drilled it the pin up and right. Maybe its the way its drilled....
Excellent video and some very good information. Question: how do you think this TNT Infused will fit in during league night for someone who's a high-speed low rev. bowler? Take note I'm throwing the TNT right now and am looking for a ball that will compliment that once the lanes start transitioning and or have broken down. Right now, all I have is my TNT, my other two balls are from 1992 I have both the Emerald Piranha and the solid Blue Piranha, and those two balls don't work very well on these newer designed synthetic lanes, they're made for the first synthetic lanes when they came out and everyone transitioned from wood lanes (I think you may or may not remember those lanes they looked like they'd been whitewashed or something). Fortunately, I don't have to retire those two balls because it just so happens that on the Airforce base, I bowl league at here in AR are the old synthetic lanes and both those ball work extremely well on those lanes after all these years. Yes, I've tried using my TNT there and it will work but barely and it is a struggle. My TNT works very well at the lanes off base that I bowl league at and neither of those Piranhas work at all on those lanes. Keep up the good work, we'll be looking forward to your next video and you and your family have a good, safe and blessed rest of your evening and weekend.
The answer is to fix your release before buying more equipment
Stop cutting away mid throw I like seeing the full swing 😤 trying to take notes here camera man!
What's your average ballspeed?
MY BRAIN! lol
not first :(
Terrible shots can’t believe this dudes a pro. Guess they let anyone bowl the tour.
You serious, I mean in all honesty you must suck compared to Darren
Thats why he placed first in team usa and ur a nobody lol