Heya gang... In regards to the Phobia, I have thrown this for the past 2 weeks and very impressed with the motion of this ball. I love the Scandal Pearl, but for me, this ball labors a bit too much... this is where the Phobia really shines... this ball can handle about the same amount of volume, but it is angular in the backends.
This is a great symmetrical ball that has some angle on it. Really compliments the Legend series and fills a motion that I was looking for in our lineup. I was skeptical about this release as I thought this would roll too close to the Scandal Pearl, but well done by Hammer on this new release. Most styles will like what they see in the Phobia.
Regarding the Gauntlet... I have heard that it will be a Assymetrical ball and will be strong rolling like the Tyrant / Mako motion... Actually looking forward to this release!