Hey man, I asked for feedback and this qualifies lol. Yeah that's why I said I thought this one was a little over the top. However, this is an OPINION video, this wasn't my REVIEW, so lol I can say whatever I want. So first to clarify and be clear, this is specifically an opinion video or how I feel about the ball, not my actual review video. My actual review video was up last week, BUT I don't want my opinion videos to compromise my reputation. But as long as we're on the topic, here's my actual review video to critique:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqWYEKLr0-MNow I do have a few video rules as well. Number one is no layout pictures. The layout numbers are all that matters, where my fingers go helps no one and quite possibly confuses some. Number two is no bad shots. It's completely unfair to judge a ball's capability on bad shots, I'm not going to show a shot where I miss 5 right and watch the ball miss the headpin and say it has poor recovery. I'm reviewing the ball, not myself. Number three, describe the ball based on the condition it was designed for, otherwise it would be like saying how poor a 7 iron is at putting. "Well the Sure Lock sucks on dry lanes." It's a Sure Lock . . so . . yeah. I don't feel a need to go out of my way to say something negative about a ball unless there's something negative to be said, like I felt there was with the Timeless. See:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOmffx9lsUs I hated that ball, it was plugged and redrilled for my wife before the release date even got here, but I had to give it a fair shake because I felt like it was going to be good for some people.
HOWEVER, this all being said, if your opinion stands, then cool because perception is reality. If it seems like I'm leaving something out or glossing over something or using some marketing angle to avoid saying something negative, then I need to address that because if you feel that way, likely there are others that feel the same. Doesn't matter what my reasons are, if it seems a certain way, then my reasons sound like excuses to cover my donkey, and I don't want that. At the same time, not going to break my video rules. Storm wants me to put layout pictures on the videos because people like seeing them, but I'm not going to do that because it can literally only cause confusion. Where my fingers are at bears zero relevance to anyone who doesn't have exactly the same PAP measurements. Don't care what the ball does on bad shots because I've seen too many videos where they show misses but aren't playing the right part of the lane for how the ball reacts in the first place, so if you're playing the wrong part of the lane and showing what happens when you miss, it's going to be different from if you miss playing the correct part of the lane, misses are completely subjective and 100% on the bowler, also bears zero relevance to the ball. Also see too many reviews that say "well it doesn't have enough traction in heavy oil and is too strong on friction so it's going to be best on medium heavy conditions." Well on the tech sheet it says it's for medium heavy conditions, so I'm also trying not to insult the viewer's intelligence. Is that fair enough, or what would you say in response? There's a happy medium here somewhere, and I would honestly appreciate a response!
On edit, I am sorry this comes across as harsh. It is honest though... Having said that, the opinion stands....
Ok wait. This is like being in Neverland... Wow. Luke, you're not the fanboy, but everyone below you sure is. I just listened to the video for the 3rd time. 9 positive comments, ZERO NEGATIVE OR EVEN "HERE'S WHERE THE BALL DOESN'T FIT" COMMENTS (Every ball is better in a certain situation). Tell me again exactly how you're honestly rating the ball with that distribution? Zero shots missed. What did you do, shoot 47 in a row?
You may have an honest intent, but show me, in even ONE spot, where you said what the ball doesn't do, or show a miss, or when to put it away. Neat trick of feigning honesty and humility while pushing the product but HOLY MACKEREL BATMAN (in honor of Adam West, who died today), this really stands out as the emperor wears no clothes. Show me, just one place in the video, just one please.
Ok, flame on, go ahead.... But you know I'm right... ![Smiley :)](https://www.ballreviews.com/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)