Strongest Bowling Ball Ever!! | Roto Grip Gem Ball Review W/ Kris Prather
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- Roto Grip Gem Bowling Ball Review with Kris Prather as he demonstrates how he feels about the strongest bowling ball he's ever thrown!!
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I’m always impressed when I see the pros drilling their own balls.
Saves them time to drill their own, instead of always relying on someone else to drill it
@@SkateClipsAndTips I’m impressed that they know how to do it. I most certainly don’t know how to drill my bowling balls.
the impressive part is like darren when they buy their own drill press to work on there own stuff. dedication
@@treads2595 well it doesn't take much to learn how to drill a ball lol
Yeah on a $8000 drillpress to 👢
This was one of the best ball reviews that the channel has done. I really liked all the commentary that Kris did and his sharing of his thought process. We'll done...Kris!!!
I love this ball review. It’s one of the best I’ve seen. More of this please.
Great video!! I feel like that digital back wall is super cool but it has got to be insanity distracting.
Elite focus 😂😂
Who thought a giant LED moving screen right above the pins that reflects on the lanes was a good idea? I would find that so distracting. I hope they don't have that thing going on league night.
i used to bowl league there, they turn it to a solid black screen
Everything Prather said about the Gem is true: you can use it on house shots, sports shots, really any oil pattern and it would look good. Here's what he didn't tell you: PRATHER can throw any ball, in any condition, and make the ball looks great. He has fantastic control of ball speed, can increase or decrease the rotation on the ball at will, and once he finds the right shot, he can repeat it shot after shot like some sort of perfectly programmed robot. This man just won his second major and it's easy to see why. Name the five best bowlers in the world right now. You'd be crazy if Prather isn't in your top 5.
#Florida pride 🎳👍😎❤
Nice video, KP getting comfortable filming! Will also never not love the second track.
Just got the Tropical Surge bowling ball last week from Storm but haven't used it yet it supposed to be a newer version of what had years ago the Tropical Storm which I had more 200 games than the Hy-Road Storm bowling ball got too but the Hy-Road last time got 200 was on a lane that looked oily. But the Tropical Surge I think will be getting a earlier hook.
Reminds me of the look and motion of a No Rules or even the Defiant.
Well.... If I'm not mistaken, it has the same Defiant core. Which makes me want it more. I missed out on the Defiant series. It also makes me wonder if they're going to have a hybrid version of this ball. I sure hope so. But that's just me.
Kent Shark… can we see what your drill sheet looks like, span pitches etc. Aee you using 375 away in your fingers and 312 left right?
What is your thumb pitch on the ball, and I’m sure you have multiple IT thumbs with pitch drilled into them for when you want different feels.
Plainfield lanes are so nice
I bowled on that same lane a couple weeks ago
Can you do a video on how you cut your tape for your fingers please? Also what brand you use. Thank you!
What is a typical layout for Kris? Thank you
YES! I’ve been waiting for this video
Those masking units are so cool !
Does Prather drill his finger holes like a vacu insert so he can get his taped fingers in or does it actually cause a vacuum?
“I think it’ll be pretty good on tour, because we bowl on sludge.” 😂
"this ball has not gone down the lane yet" but he proceeds to wipe off his ball
Habit. It's part of the pre-shot routine that becomes so ingrained in a bowler that they do it even if they just did it.
@@Kiki-alienmom I understand that. I’ve tried not to get into that habit
I have to ask Chris. Where do you get your shirts from? Haven't any luck or just not looking in the right places for them.
What does “up the hill” at 6:30 mean?
When you said you were gonna bring up the surface, I assume this is hitting it with a higher grit, like 3000. The ball comes out of the box at 2000. I was gonna get one of these but I'm deciding against it. I worry the ball might be too strong for me. Interested to know if you ever followed through with that ball by upping the surface and if there's any conclusion. I'm starting to see this show up at the house but mostly the ladies are throwing it.
I can barely keep my Phaze 2 tame enough on the house pattern, so maybe its a bit too strong for my game. I'm a lefty and usually play an outside line, I just worry the Gem will read too early. I'm trying to develop a better inside game, that's what made me think about this ball.
Anyway, I'd be interested in a follow up on this ball. Perhaps the upcoming hybrid version of this ball may be a better fit. Supposed to come out of the box at 4000.
My gem showed up the Monday after the Bradley.
My 1st game out box was 279
Looks like the Defiant core.
Is this a symmetrical bowling ball or a asymmetric?
What do the numbers he says at 1:08 mean?
So how do you think the ball would perform on the Phantom Pattern which is a 42ft, 50mL high school pattern
Strong!!
My mom got the gem about a month ago she she likes it.
I could not handle the background them bright lights and the glare on lane would mess with my vertigo
Which one is the most usable between the proton, reality, and gem?
Reality is the most versatile of the three but the gem hooks the most!
Prather= 🐐
Masking units are cool. But I don’t think I could bowl with them transitioning like that.
Entertaining but in league it’s a little more calm hahaha
What is a trip 4 pin? Never heard that before
When the 4 is the last to fall!!
@@TheHouseBowling I see. And what does that indicate about shot in general?
Every new ball is the strongest ever. it's called marketing, we gotta sell this new ball. In 3 months it will be the next biggest ball. just go bowl with what you already have, it's not the ball, it's you... that includes me to.
Kris, you can say anything you want on TH-cam, just depends if you want monitization/algo help or not...
What’s Kris’s PAP?
4-7/8 by 1-1/8 up
@@TheHouseBowling thank youuuuuuuuuu
Can I explain ur ball drilling etc.? All aspects..
Roto and Storm need to get Kris doing more reviews. He explains everything so well and smooth.
Too bad y’all aren’t doing help videos anymore. Kris and BJ were great at breaking down peoples games
Maybe we will start up a coaching group! 👀
@@TheHouseBowling if want as much input from any/all of you guys. All knowledgeable and different views. But that being said if I had to pick one, it would be Kris. He's got the game I want(and hopefully closest to mine).
If box finish is 2000, and you hit it with a wet 2000 or a wet 1000, how does that make it not hook so early? I don’t understand this statement.
I'm shocked that they were able to make something stronger than the Proton.
Judging by the comparison, it seems reaaaaally close. Man, that's a hell of a three ball line between the Proton, the Reality, and the Gem.
It's not close. I went from the Crux Prime to the Proton Physix and was happy with how much stronger it was. (I have a relatively weak hand and I struggle on a lot of oil) Then I drilled a Gem recently and WHOA! I found myself moving far to the left and throwing it far right where my balls had never come back, including the Proton. The Gem came back. It's much stronger than the Proton. Amazingly strong.
The brightness of the Gem doesn't bother me its those back lane overhead digital screens that are super distracting! I was looking at the damn screens not looking at your bowing ball shot!
I just got this ball and played last night. One of my favorite ball by far. Definitely goes to my bag. It's true, strongest ball and hook monster. I made my layout a weaker layout. Now I control anywhere from left, mid to right. No problem.
Kris is a pro’s pro. Really enjoy watching him on tour. He has a really solid game. Great job Kris, nice comparisons. Those masking units are ridiculous! That center has a mint wrapped up in those for sure! Best wishes and luck on tour from Ohio….
I feel like the motion screen above the lanes would throw me off
More Kris reviews please. This is how a review is done. From box to lane with complete transparency. Great comparison as well. Hope to see more soon!
Great review, Kris-really appreciate the detailed analysis and objectivity 👍🏻
The bowling masking units is dope! Thank for filming this guy. I regretted when he showed up at Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl I was not able to see him there. Thanks Packy
@Michael Harris Ok, read Matthew 7:15.
Curious what Kris thinks about the GEM vs the discontinued UFO. Son is a 2 hander >15 mph, > 350 rpms. He has the UFO currently and uses it mostly on heavy oil sport patterns.
It’ll be a similar shape the gem should be a little stronger overall but a similar piece for sure!
My only question is how can you bowl with those seizure causing background lights wow I feel like I am gonna pass out. What a professional I couldn't do it.
You look at the lane and pins, not distractions
@@SkateClipsAndTips yes it is because it reflects all over the place, thats what i was saying with my vertigo , though i ave 220, the Glow bowl stuff is hard to bowl in with my kids
Agreed. It's constantly reflecting on the lanes. I hope it's just like that for open bowling.
Hey Kris-would you mind sharing your finger/thumb pitches?
great review but that bowling centers moving LED wall would drive me nuts lol
It's something you'd stare at for hours on acid lol
I don't know if I can bowl with that moving background above the lanes. Props to those who can.
Right i was thinking same thing. It's really cool, and I assume league / tournaments have scores back there which is cool. But Dang that is some distraction.
Excellent, well done ball review. Bowling there with those masking units , it’s no wonder Kris has such great concentration
I was literally just trying to decide what surface ball I want to add to my bags for extremely heavy oil conditions .. thank you
Was genuinely surprised when I realized this was at Plainfield lanes, it’s very close to where I live and it’s where I go to bowl
Love the video guys!!! That ball looks like it really pounds the sticks.. Quick question/suggestion, If you guys do another video where you change the surface can you go over the changes you make and why? When I heard Prather say a “wet 2000” it made me wonder what the difference is between sanding with wet pads compared to dry… But Thanks for doing what you guys do!
Kris I'm a stroker when I bowl so would this new ball bring my average up from 195 let me know because the last bowling ball I had was a storm Hyroad
Big props brotha. I bowled against you at strike and spare about 4 years ago. You just pulled out the timeless. It was so fun. Good luck on the tour. You are awesome 😁
That background is really distracting
I agree with the bright colors.
It's a love hate thing because you can see movement but it can strain your eyes.
I threw the Helios at a Matchmaker event, put it away after 3 shots. Too bright for me to look at.
how about the eq bars on the lane screen
Sanded
Those masking units would drive me bats**t crazy. LOL!
Yea no kidding it would drive me crazy too!
This is going to sound like a dig but it's really not -- I like how the proprietor didn't bother with the typical garish bowling carpet and decided to invest in the videoboard masking units.
that wouldnt be good to bowl on for someone like me who aves 220 but has vertigo :P, was difficult enough to watch the video
Looks sick!
During leagues the center actually shuts them down and plays something a lot easier to look at!
@@TheHouseBowling I just hope some hacker doesn't get a wild hair up their butt and start streaming Porn Hub on it during league one night!! Lmao!!
Finally Someone that Reviews A Ball to its Fullest 🔥
Great demonstration Kris. Nearly impossible to tell the difference between the Proton Physics and Global Reality at the same lines. The Gem held up well but I wouldn't say the strongest, possibly the weak pin location made it hook slightly less. I would normally not say this for 258 game, but was a little underwhelmed by the pin carry considering Kris hit the pocket on nearly every shot.
Kris is so smooth man! Loving this channel got the lefties and got the smooth one handed KP
That was a great review Kris. It's good to see you in more videos and making your own videos.
So for low rev slow speed what surface I heard if your polish it that it would help?
yes polish would help for sure!
Hi
Im Alex from germany and im in bowling for 42 years.
I had a question:
Can you make this combarsion with the Balls in polished?
Alex
A polished gem would be closer to what the reality does, it would be a bit more responsive down lane and wouldn’t hook quite as early and smooth as this!
@@TheHouseBowling thank you
Gem looks great. Wish I could drill my own stuff. Hard to get a good fit from the pro shops around me.
I always find myself online shopping for a press I could throw in my garage everytime I watch these kind of videos, but then I remember I almost never buy new equipment and they're also way out of my budget 😂
So glad you said you’re gonna change the surface for the next video. I can’t wait to see that
the new screen in plainfield lanes looks great, would love to meet kris there one day. it’s 5 min away
I absolutely love my Proton, I may have to add this bad boy to the collection
Yo I got one of the pins y’all signed at Jax 60 from a singles tournament I had, wish to meet y’all some day...
Didn't know you were in the Joliet area. Ever hit, ahem: Laraway, Morris, Wilmington, Lockport, Peotone, Kankakee, or Mokena?
I wish my bowling center had a huge back screen graphic. :/
I'm looking forward to getting this ball buy at 12lb ball which the Asymmetric weight block is different to the 14-16lb size.
I love my gem on house shot! But im low track high revs and somewhat high speed
Would you lay it out differently for heavier volume patterns based on what you are seeing?
Kris would throw it on heavier volume or short patterns that he needs a ball that hooks early!?
I play on some seriously oily lanes and need a ball that can move. Do you suggest this ball or what ball would you suggest for something like that?
What the hell is going on with the Vegas style marquees? How obnoxious, feels like Friday night cosmic bowling at the local. I would never bowl there.
The halls around where I live only put down about 35' light volume pattern. Its all about saving money. No need for anything like this anymore.
Really like how Kris reviewed this bowling ball.
Kris is so "kool" your cape is hanging out of the back of your shirt man,😎😁
If someone told me KP was 47 years old I would 100% believe them. Blows my mind hes only 32.
Not Bad...258 LOL, OK Superman...You make it look so easy! ;) Thanks!
Maybe I misunderstood but I thought You said to make it not grip and hook early to send it with 1,000 or 2000 which to me would tell it to grip earlier?
You guys seriously need more love on this channel. I do think you guys need a dedicated person filming your stuff for quality purposes when bowling but other than that, I love this group. It’s actually refreshing to see how many of you guys are actually close friends considering it’s such an independent sport and extremely competitive. Love the content, love the crew, love the behind the scenes stuff…. Keep it up!
Would be nice to see players stay that far left but throw out to the 2nd or 3rd arrow from the right. That would be a massive hook. Don't know why modern players shoot from left side of lane.
Why in God's name would you put EQ bars behind the pins? At best its distracting at worst its a seizure lol.
I think those animated masking units would drive me crazy, but they look cool. Lol
The display above the pin deck would drive me nuts.
He said he could see himself using this on shorter oil patterns? How does that work? With his high rev rate there’s no way this thing wouldn’t over hook right?
I don’t know Mark Roth ex bowler had a pretty strong grip over 20 pounds.
Man, the lights in the background are just insane...how do you concentrate?
What pros are house shot killers? And what would their average typically look like?
Its very unfortunate that Plainfield Lanes went String now
Those masking units are very distracting. I suppose you are used to them or immune to such petty issues. LOL
I loved this review because Kris talked us through everything he was doing and seeing with the ball. He taught us a lot.
I haven't seen you're name pop up in a while! I remember you from the booking community forum online! Do you still have and throw your Genesis the judge???
@@upstatebassing3437 I still have the Judge. Great urethane ball. A remake of the original 80's Black Hammer. Been having great success these days with a Pitch Black. You can see it in action on my channel in Video # 132. Thanks for remembering me!
@nordattack I bought one right when they came out as well! Still in my bag gets alot of use! I've been throwing that and a Red Faball as of late but just drilled up a double cross today! Never have thrown a pitch black
@@upstatebassing3437 Let me know how the Double Cross rolls.
@nordattack can do! I throw quite a bit different then you but ill compare it to some other balls and let you know tomorrow!
Am I the only one who thinks that Kris looks like Markplier but shaved?
Does anybody know the name of the song that starts at 7:00 ? I've been searching for that song for years now lol.