Those all look like the OG versions. The newer IQ Tours/Phase IIs seem to have slightly lighter colors on those covers. Maybe it's just me - I have the OG IQ Tour and a newer Phase II. Love 'em both, and I know someone with a new Hyroad that I'm thinking about getting!!!
Haha! The left side hook! I bowl in a 5 man league with a lefty who plays 3rd arrow on my team. I have to start lofting that left side hook before I even get to 4th arrow. On the nights where I have to play close to 5th, it gets pretty rough.
The hy road is a ball with more prestige than most others, but I just did not vibe with it. Phaze 2 is absolutely a GOAT for me, but not perfect either. But of course, I'm a weirdo. My bag consists of a Jackal Ambush, 900G Eternity, a Purple Hammer, and a Storm Mix. And that gets me through most any league night I throw at. It's not a common bag setup, but it's mine, and it works.
MTang, it's such a shame that you are no longer on the tour as a full time pro. You know what's best for you and your family. But if you ever are tempted to come back, I sure hope that you do. You have the most effortless, powerful, balanced form on the tour among all 1-handers. I bet your ball speed and rev rate is right up there with many of the top 2-handers. Yet you just sent the ball out with what looks like an effortless motion. You don't torque the ball like a madman like those Lavery-Spahr brothers. Your form is just so great. Nice video, BTW, I think the Hy-Road belongs in everyone's bag. If you bowl bad with the Hy-Road, it's not the ball. It's you, lol
The 2 Iq tours i had didnt live up to my expectations or just didnt have the right conditions for it. Never had a p2. But i absolutely love my hyroad, got my first one a few months ago
SPI did just discontinue the harsh reality, so that's one you could probably find for a good deal and stash. But it is kind of a tumbly hook monster and didn't really fill the spot of the original reality, if that affects your choice.
Anyone who knows me knows that I've got a bit of an obsession with the Hyroad! I've had three of them (technically 5) my first one was in bad shape so couldn't be saved, 2nd was a 15lb that I donated to a close friend when I went down weight, and the 3rd is a 14lb that was donated to me from a friend. The other two are Hyroad Pearls. R2S is the daddy as you can tell 😂 Also funny you should say that about them being the best three ball arsenal, I've got 2 of them, just need the funds for the P2
I don't bowl a lot of tournament that are more than a house shot, so I never matched up with the PHII. I gave it 2 years and threw it a lot, but had my best scores with other balls...Just got rid of it and it is actually nice not having it in the bag, and wondering if so many people have had success with it, should I be throwing it now. I could just never find a time or a place where it was even my best ball.
I have your same story, I just gave my ph2 to a friend who needs a ball. I always found better options in the bag that worked easier for me. I only throw 14 to 16 mph and the ph2 would often loose to much of its energy at the pocket and leave me a lot of 9 counts.
Some balls (especially labeled as GOAT like P2) may not be for everyone despite general consensus. At least you threw it a lot and experienced it! I have yet to throw one but also not sure that it fits my style/game as a 2 hander. However, I have Belmo's Journey that is comparable at least cover wise. My Hy-Road has carried me through a lot.
We all saw the video, but I’m curious: proportionally to how long each ball has been available, which one has sold the best? That would be the true sales GOAT. If only we could track how many strikes have been thrown with each ball worldwide-that would settle it!
I know you say from any company... but Motiv's Venom Shock is considered the GOAT ball by many. I know you don't rep Motiv, but I thought as a Pro Shop guy you would at least roll one if you are talking GOAT balls. I've rolled all three you show, and the Shock,, and frankly it's not a hard decision. the Venom Shock is easily the best of the bunch.
How in the world did you get the iq tour to move like that. The iq tour is easily the worst ball Storm has made. Just a dud in all situations… dry, puddles, long, short, sport, house that ball did nothing.
@ no I’m genuinely curious still to this day how anyone likes the ball. I was conned into buying the ball by a pso I trusted. I had it drilled 3 different ways because it did nothing on any condition no matter what I threw it on. I’m honestly not sure why I kept it so long because I would pull it out try a few shots and get no response and put it back. 100% honest when I say the only thing my iq tour did well was spare shooting. That ball went dead straight almost every time.
The same game Mikey shot 300, I had stone 9 brick 279 with the Hyroad as well haha
5:20 I was going to ask that exact question!
Awesome video! These comparisons of some all-time greats are a ton of fun and very interesting to watch. More, please....
I would love an IQ tour and the Hyroad, I got back in to the game just recently, and I appreciate seeing those two more now than I did before.
Got 2 Phaze 2s. One much older than the other. Both strike like nothing else.
Those all look like the OG versions. The newer IQ Tours/Phase IIs seem to have slightly lighter colors on those covers. Maybe it's just me - I have the OG IQ Tour and a newer Phase II. Love 'em both, and I know someone with a new Hyroad that I'm thinking about getting!!!
Easy vote for me.. i hated the Hy road, had 2 Phaze 2s... 15 iQ Tours!!!
How you get 15 iQ Tours? That is like $3000.
@ yea, i was pretty good around my way so they all paid for themselves
@@jeremythomas5714 nice!
I don’t understand how. I bowled with a house ball the one night because the only ball I had that day was my iq tour.
@TraumaER hey hey we dont need to do the math on how much we've spent on bowling haha
Haha! The left side hook! I bowl in a 5 man league with a lefty who plays 3rd arrow on my team. I have to start lofting that left side hook before I even get to 4th arrow. On the nights where I have to play close to 5th, it gets pretty rough.
The hy road is a ball with more prestige than most others, but I just did not vibe with it. Phaze 2 is absolutely a GOAT for me, but not perfect either. But of course, I'm a weirdo. My bag consists of a Jackal Ambush, 900G Eternity, a Purple Hammer, and a Storm Mix. And that gets me through most any league night I throw at. It's not a common bag setup, but it's mine, and it works.
I have an IQ tour and Phaze 2 in my bag. They both stay in my bag. Never thrown a Hy-Road though. Looks great.
You should do the most versatile ball of all time next
Can’t wait to watch the Goats from all brands roll off against each other! What’s next? Motive?
My hero Mikey throwing my three hero balls. Good times. Hy Road is still my favorite after 16 years.
MTang, it's such a shame that you are no longer on the tour as a full time pro. You know what's best for you and your family. But if you ever are tempted to come back, I sure hope that you do. You have the most effortless, powerful, balanced form on the tour among all 1-handers. I bet your ball speed and rev rate is right up there with many of the top 2-handers. Yet you just sent the ball out with what looks like an effortless motion. You don't torque the ball like a madman like those Lavery-Spahr brothers. Your form is just so great. Nice video, BTW, I think the Hy-Road belongs in everyone's bag. If you bowl bad with the Hy-Road, it's not the ball. It's you, lol
Michael Machuga has an effortless game as well, along with the most relaxed pure swing you will see.
The 2 Iq tours i had didnt live up to my expectations or just didnt have the right conditions for it. Never had a p2. But i absolutely love my hyroad, got my first one a few months ago
Great video and the IQ is the best ball. Would love to see you do some ball comparisons with two hands tho 😁
3 best balls ever made that will never leave my bag!
Never seen a phase 2 vs venom shock comparison🤔can’t find one on TH-cam
The Shock is comparable to a IQ Tour. So the IQ Tour vs Phaze 2 would be like comparing the Shock and Phaze 2.
Awesome video!
What's your favorite strong asym solid? I'm looking for one to use on higher volume oil.
SPI did just discontinue the harsh reality, so that's one you could probably find for a good deal and stash. But it is kind of a tumbly hook monster and didn't really fill the spot of the original reality, if that affects your choice.
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Anyone who knows me knows that I've got a bit of an obsession with the Hyroad! I've had three of them (technically 5) my first one was in bad shape so couldn't be saved, 2nd was a 15lb that I donated to a close friend when I went down weight, and the 3rd is a 14lb that was donated to me from a friend. The other two are Hyroad Pearls. R2S is the daddy as you can tell 😂
Also funny you should say that about them being the best three ball arsenal, I've got 2 of them, just need the funds for the P2
I got the IQ Tour for Christmas. I'm happy with it so far.
this is great, I just got my first iQ Tour drilled and thrown like 9 hours ago
Thoughts on the Summit Peak, VEBO and Optimum Idol getting discontinued?
And harsh reality
I don't bowl a lot of tournament that are more than a house shot, so I never matched up with the PHII. I gave it 2 years and threw it a lot, but had my best scores with other balls...Just got rid of it and it is actually nice not having it in the bag, and wondering if so many people have had success with it, should I be throwing it now. I could just never find a time or a place where it was even my best ball.
I have your same story, I just gave my ph2 to a friend who needs a ball. I always found better options in the bag that worked easier for me. I only throw 14 to 16 mph and the ph2 would often loose to much of its energy at the pocket and leave me a lot of 9 counts.
Some balls (especially labeled as GOAT like P2) may not be for everyone despite general consensus. At least you threw it a lot and experienced it! I have yet to throw one but also not sure that it fits my style/game as a 2 hander. However, I have Belmo's Journey that is comparable at least cover wise. My Hy-Road has carried me through a lot.
We all saw the video, but I’m curious: proportionally to how long each ball has been available, which one has sold the best? That would be the true sales GOAT. If only we could track how many strikes have been thrown with each ball worldwide-that would settle it!
Let's gooo! Happy New Year gents!
Never had the OG HyRoad... Had an X though. Woof. 😂
Those 3 have always been staples in my bag. You pretty much can take them anywhere.
For me the Phaze // isnt the ball, maybe its the layout but i am leaving so much Flat 10 with it.
100% agree with the winner. Love that ball. I wouldn't even use it for that part of the lane most of the time, but I might have to try that now
So coming from someone that hasn’t owned any of these which would any if yall recommend?
No UFO Alert!?
Keep telling us the layouts. It’s important to me lol
What different between the iq tour and the summit ascent
I know you say from any company... but Motiv's Venom Shock is considered the GOAT ball by many. I know you don't rep Motiv, but I thought as a Pro Shop guy you would at least roll one if you are talking GOAT balls. I've rolled all three you show, and the Shock,, and frankly it's not a hard decision. the Venom Shock is easily the best of the bunch.
As a storm staffer you won’t see him throwing anything Motiv…
@@slimguy4990 I understand that. But he's said "any " company.. soo.
What about the venom shock?
Isn’t the Hyroad discontinued?😮
My Phasze ll's always take 10 to 15 games to break-in. It is the GOAT after that period. My Hy-road is my right side spare ball.
Mikey has balls! 😂
Perfect ending!
16lbs hyroad is the greatest ball of all time nothing has or will out number it
Picked up my IQ second hand and shot 278 first game with it. I have a hy-Road X but not a huge fan of it
Hy-Road Pearl and P2 are the 1-2 goats on a house shot... Opti Idol Pearl making a name in that dept now.
Personally I think the Phase 2 is the best but that's just my opinion
I hate my Phase II. It is amazing for 5 games then get lane shine like crazy then I have to cook it or it is totally dead. Too much work
compare phaze ai, idol pearl and , zen 25 pls
Phaze 2 gotta be the 🐐
Why would a bowler, not, have these three balls as part of their arsenal 🤔
Left off Venom shock
GOAT ball the past 20 years - Marvel Pearl. Nothing will change my mind...
Enjoyed this video. Would love to see you do it on a pba pattern
So since you never drill them or use them, I would gladly take them off your hands for you! Just let me know!
Venom Shock anyone???
storm bolt!!!!
You cant do this video without the venom shock.
Literally could not do it with the venom shock
@@tvbowlingsupply SPI would give you 20 lashes with a wet noodle.
Before i watch the video, its 100% the IQ. Has to be... Surely?
I was correct!
That was the lamest last shot ever
Stop the kapp
hi
In the discussion of GOAT balls, replace the HyRoad with the Zen, and add the purple Hammer. NOW we have a contest.
How in the world did you get the iq tour to move like that. The iq tour is easily the worst ball Storm has made. Just a dud in all situations… dry, puddles, long, short, sport, house that ball did nothing.
Is this rage bait?
@ no I’m genuinely curious still to this day how anyone likes the ball. I was conned into buying the ball by a pso I trusted. I had it drilled 3 different ways because it did nothing on any condition no matter what I threw it on. I’m honestly not sure why I kept it so long because I would pull it out try a few shots and get no response and put it back.
100% honest when I say the only thing my iq tour did well was spare shooting. That ball went dead straight almost every time.
"How in the world did you get the iq tour to move like that"
Probably the 540+ rev rate.