The Wicked Collision is the first DV8 ball to use the new HK22C coverstock, which features a new additive package that is designed to dig into the oil more and respond harder off the friction than previous versions of the HK22 cover. The Wicked’s cover is a glossy solid reactive formulation that comes out of […]
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The Scorpion Strike is the third ball in the Scorpion line to use the symmetrical LED 3.0 core shape, with the Scorpion Low Flare remaining as the only Scorpion to use a different core. While the internal design is familiar to this line, the Scorpion Strike brings HK22 into the Scorpion nameplate for the first […]
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The Hammer Hazmat Solid features the symmetrical Hazmat core design and the Semtex Solid coverstock. Bowlers will remember Semtex Solid as a high-end coverstock used on older balls like the Scandal and the Dark Legend Solid. The Hazmat Solid’s cover comes out of the box with a sanded 500/2000 SiaAir finish, allowing it to dig […]
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24-year-old Hope Gramly has put together an incredible bowling resume in seemingly no time at all. During her college years with the McKendree Bearcats, under the tutelage of Shannon and Brian O’Keefe, Hope was named the 2019 NTCA Division II/III Rookie of the Year and the NTCA Division II Player of the Year in 2021, […]
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In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers. If you have questions, please leave them in the comment section below so I can address them in a future installment of Coach, I’ve Got a Question! This might be a bit too specific, but I often struggle in the match play portion of a […]
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The Max Thrill Solid is half of a dual release for Motiv. It shares the symmetrical Halogen core design with the Max Thrill Pearl and uses a solid version of the Turmoil XP3 coverstock. This ball comes out of the box at a 5000 grit sanded finish, which is duller than the Max Thrill Pearl‘s […]
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Motiv’s Max Thrill series is an upgrade of the Top Thrill line from last fall season. The Halogen core has a lower RG (2.55″) and a higher differential (0.037″) compared to the Halogen V2 design that was found in the Top Thrills (2.59″ and 0.023″). The Max Thrill Pearl uses the Turmoil XP3 Pearl coverstock. […]
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Let me start off this month’s article by stating how lucky I feel to be back writing for BTM. I stepped away from writing for a while, and I am thrilled to be back putting pen to paper and providing readers with insights from my experiences on and off the lanes around the world. This […]
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