Great list! Glad to see the Scorpion Strike on the list. That ball has been amazing for me. Kinda surprised the Hammer Effect wasn’t on the list, but I think you telegraphed that one with your Strong/Sharp video recently.
For me personally, hands down, the absolute best ball of 2024 is the Track Archetype Hybrid. The Theorem, Trouble Maker Pearl, and Effect were also favorites.
I throw hard and have a pretty high rev rate, the Theorem is my game 1 ball for league. It has more than enough in the tank to make it through oil and be controlled from the inside or outside. I love it. Even on a bad release I can trust it to provide a decent shot. Plus it saves room in my bag and money from investing in a strong ball that only is used for 7 or 8 frames into game 1. The adjustments with the Theorem, for me, are super simple to make. Usually halfway through game 2 I’ll drop down to the Sensor Solid if the lanes are hooking then go Hammer Purple Urethane in game 3 if the Sensor is moving to early
I love the One Reverb, Hammer Scorpion Low Flare, Effect Solid, Effect and Theorem. I don’t have the GB5 but that definitely is one of the top 10 of the year
Went with the Hammer Effect instead of the Attention Star and the Track Stealth Hybrid instead of the Scorpion Strike. Glad with my choices. They do exactly what I want to do.
I like my mesmerize, but I feel like the Vaporize is a better ball overall. And probably the ball of the year for me. Also a shout out to the RP Ivory even though it doesn't belong on the list, but it kills when the lanes breakdown.
I loathe the Optimum. Got it redrilled and it never rolled right to me. Like clockwork, it’d leave a ten pin once I lined up with the pocket. Glad you were able to get it to work for you.
I’d avoid a Lightning if you have a HyRoad Pearl. The Lightning will be a bit smoother and earlier, but I’d recommend a stronger ball to pair with an HRP
Interesting list My list would be 5. Attention Star -- Best angular ball of the year-- 4. Effect Tour -- Benchmark ball of the year-- 3. Phase A.I. -- Control Piece-- 2. No Doubt -- This ball is special-- best pin carry-- 1. One Reverb -- Best HK22C Ball-- bowling dynamite--
Great list! Glad to see the Scorpion Strike on the list. That ball has been amazing for me. Kinda surprised the Hammer Effect wasn’t on the list, but I think you telegraphed that one with your Strong/Sharp video recently.
For me personally, hands down, the absolute best ball of 2024 is the Track Archetype Hybrid. The Theorem, Trouble Maker Pearl, and Effect were also favorites.
I throw hard and have a pretty high rev rate, the Theorem is my game 1 ball for league. It has more than enough in the tank to make it through oil and be controlled from the inside or outside. I love it. Even on a bad release I can trust it to provide a decent shot. Plus it saves room in my bag and money from investing in a strong ball that only is used for 7 or 8 frames into game 1. The adjustments with the Theorem, for me, are super simple to make. Usually halfway through game 2 I’ll drop down to the Sensor Solid if the lanes are hooking then go Hammer Purple Urethane in game 3 if the Sensor is moving to early
I love the One Reverb, Hammer Scorpion Low Flare, Effect Solid, Effect and Theorem. I don’t have the GB5 but that definitely is one of the top 10 of the year
Went with the Hammer Effect instead of the Attention Star and the Track Stealth Hybrid instead of the Scorpion Strike. Glad with my choices. They do exactly what I want to do.
The Scorpion Sting from a couple years ago was awesome as well. It's basically the same as the Strike, but without HK22.
My personal Top 5... in no particular order
Radical Rattler NU
Hammer Artic Vibe
Hammer Black Pearl Urethane
Storm Summit Ascent
Motiv Hyper Venom
The Storm Ion Max is insanely good
OG Theorem. The One Reverb was a great ball. Rhino Pro Ivory was great also.
I like my mesmerize, but I feel like the Vaporize is a better ball overall. And probably the ball of the year for me. Also a shout out to the RP Ivory even though it doesn't belong on the list, but it kills when the lanes breakdown.
I hit my Attention Star with a 2000 pad. That ball has been awesome ever since..
I just purchased A theorem bowling ball. I have only thrown it for about eight games. But this ball is amazing. I met at well with it.
Rev dominant on old wood lanes. Any suggestions.
Definitely weak equipment like the Tundra Blue Fire, Ivory Rhino, or Lightning Blackout
The BW3.0 not the list hurts my soul.
no worries, it made other lists, and sold more than other balls
I have a lot of big games with the mesmerize. I leave more 9 pins than anything.
What about the Heckler?
Venom shock
No optimum idol is wild to me
I loathe the Optimum. Got it redrilled and it never rolled right to me. Like clockwork, it’d leave a ten pin once I lined up with the pocket. Glad you were able to get it to work for you.
Hands down, my best ball is the House bowling ball cause its free. 😂
Idol and Attention star out sold the Theorem. Both better balls imo but the Theorem Pearl is a money ball. unfortunate it released so late
My top five would be: 5. Attention Star 4.Optimum Idol 3. Scorpion Low Flare 2. Back Widow 3.0 1. Original Sublime
Strike up top!
AStar over the Effect...nice. congrats to B7 for getting 4/5
If I already have a Hyroad pearl should I get lightning Blackout or go for a different ball?
the new road warrior is the same thing but with ai and power edge. I have one and I love mine so far.
I’d avoid a Lightning if you have a HyRoad Pearl. The Lightning will be a bit smoother and earlier, but I’d recommend a stronger ball to pair with an HRP
No MOTIV pieces on this list? At least an honorable mention.
The Hyper Venom got VERY close along with the Evoke. If I had to expand the list, they'd be in the top 10
@ZVLBowling The primal rage evolution should be on the list.
Ion pro was my ball of the year
Interesting list
My list would be
5. Attention Star -- Best angular ball of the year--
4. Effect Tour -- Benchmark ball of the year--
3. Phase A.I. -- Control Piece--
2. No Doubt -- This ball is special-- best pin carry--
1. One Reverb -- Best HK22C Ball-- bowling dynamite--
Agree with your #1. Theorem hybrid is an awesome ball
Great list ZVL! Those are arguably the top 5 of 2024. My top ball for 2024 is the Black Widow 3.0. ❤
Hazmat solid over the GB 5 , ion max over mesmerize, and no doubt over scorpion strike for me. And effect over AS.
No motive balls
Prediction. The Effect will be PBA banned for being too soft.
The BW3.0 not the list hurts my soul.