This ball is strong! I drilled the new roto grip X-Cell 5x4x2 to give me a reaction to play the lane at a straighter angle. The Nucleus weightblock updated with the new Ai technology gives all the bowlers the strength, forgiveness, and scores they could hope for. Throwing this ball reminds me of the Roto Grip Gem. Compared to the gem, the X-cell reads the lane a few feet later than the gem. The eTrax Ultra cover read the front of the lane nicely with enough energy from the amped up nucleus-Ai core to finish strong through the pins. This ball fits the ball 1 category in a tournament bag. This will be the first ball im using in a tournament!

10/10 for me! Drilled this one 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 for an earlier/stronger layout. Gets through the front of the lane super clean. With the trusty R2S cover. Has earlier motion yet controllable. Very comparable to the iq tour shape, since they have the same cover. Summit ascent seems to be a touch stronger. If you love the iq tour shape, but want stronger reaction, this is the one for you! Me personally it fits in the ball 2/3 range in a tournament bag.

I drilled the new 900 Global Origin 5x4.5x2 using the storm Vls layout system.  This layout paired with this ball helps it conserve energy for the end of the pattern.  The ball features a brand-new cover/core combo with the RB 93 Hybrid Cover paired with the Ellipse Asym Ai core.  This ball gets through the front and the middle of the lane clean with the help of the new Power Edge finish.  This ball comes off the spot down lane hard and gets through the pins nicely.  The Origin is similar the the Harsh Reality Pearl in the way it stands up and gets through the pins.  Personally, I think the Harsh reality Pearl is a bit stronger than the origin, but they both complement each other very well.  For me, this ball is in the 3 spot in a 6-ball tournament bag.  I highly recommend picking one up on November 22nd!

I drilled the new Storm Road Warrior 5x4.5x2 using the vls system.  I drilled this ball to give me some length while still retaining energy for the end of the pattern.  This ball has the R2S Deep pearl coverstock paired with the Inverted Fe Ai weight block.  I dont think a match up in storm lineup can be more iconic! This ball gives you a slightly cleaner motion compared to The Road from earlier this year.  Bowling on 43ft I saw this ball cut through the front part of the lane nicely.  Im not sure if this ball will see much league action from me, but this will for sure be in the tournament bag.  Me personally I have this ball slotted in the 5 spot in a 6-ball arsenal.  I highly recommend picking one of these up on November 22nd!

The Harsh Reality Pearl is the Pearl version of the original Harsh Reality. Also the 4th ball with the Disturbance Asymmetric Core.  Plus with the addition the A.I Technology.  I drilled mine pin down 4.5x.4.x4 and added Storm Step 2 to the cover.  I personally have the HRP obviously a little cleaner than original HR with the pearl cover.  But I really think the Harsh Reality's are pretty early rolling bowling balls.  Thus pretty slow response down lane.  I have drilled a few in the shop for bowlers with lower rev rate or faster ball speeds.  They have had great success and really good ball motion.  With my unique roll the HRP is a little conditional at times. But I can use the HRP on the flatter sport patterns to help control the pattern with the smoother overall ball motion.  The HRP is still beneath the Ion Max and the RG Gems.  But above the Phaze 2 and Idol series balls.

Brian Watson
PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4
MPH - 16-17
TILT - 17
RPM-400

Emerson Lanes - Brunswick Pro Anvil Sythentics
43 ft House Pattern 44 and 46 Ft sport Patterns