Essentials Collection 2: Phaze 2, Idol Pro, Idol Pearl

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Essentials Collection 2: Phaze 2, Idol Pro, Idol Pearl

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This is my #1 bag right now, first 3 balls in the car no matter where I'm going!
Phaze 2: www.stormbowli...
Idol Pro: www.rotogrip.c...
Idol Pearl: www.rotogrip.c...

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@jordanwiththeuselesscokeca69 4 жыл бұрын

Wish this video came out about 3 weeks ago lol. This weekend I bowled on the Kegel Sphinx pattern and did decent but might've done much better if I'd bought something that would compliment well for the pattern like the idol pearl. But I'll eventually get all of these balls at one point down the road 👌🏻. Thank you for making these types of videos, extremely helpful for tournament and house bowlers alike

@NormanKahler 4 жыл бұрын

Watch out everybody, the Big Luke-bowski just changed the game!

@genepage8134 4 жыл бұрын

Surprised intense fire wasn't in this lineup. Great video.

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Gene Page That one will show up in my next video about the all important second bag!

@jeramiescott3364 4 жыл бұрын

Happy you came around to the Idol Pearl. Soon one day you will learn the beauty that is the winner solid.

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

I drilled a new Idol Pearl like a month after I did my initial review video with the first one. It looked outstanding for literally everyone else I saw throwing it, so I figured there was something going on with mine, and it was the layout. Pin down made it much better for me. Lol I already do like the Winner Solid, it was very Torrent and Rocket Ship-esque for me, but I just don't have a need for anything that weak most of the time.

@jeramiescott3364 4 жыл бұрын

@@LukeRosdahl winner solid has been clutch for me one place I bowl league. It's some extremely horrible wet/dry action

@hersheljones9467 4 жыл бұрын

Love my phaze 2 I don't regret buying it

@m.yz50 4 жыл бұрын

I like how you drill balls for Left hand. I may do they same in the future.

@GennyI3eerDrinkr 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted something a little stronger in the bag, so I went Nuke Cell, Phaze II, and Idol Synergy.

@Tenpinmaster 4 жыл бұрын

i got the idol pearl and i would LOVE this ball but the thing is this. and this is all my fault.. when i stay behind the ball, this thing hooks late, stores a huge amount of energy and just gets the job done. but when i slightly go around the ball by accident instead of staying behind it, it just slides down the lane and wont make even a small move. My Motiv Trident Abyss forgives alot more when i dont throw it "perfect". Must be the 2000 grit cover and the strong asymetric core i imagine.. And because i am that inconsistent i usually leave the idol pearl at home.. i wish i could just throw it good everytime but that just doesnt happen so the ball is almost never used which is a real shame because when i throw it good i really like its motion.. I guess i just have to get better at my delivery until then the idol pearl is gonna catch some dust at home. would love to have a phaze 2 but ya know bowling isnt the cheapest of hobbies.. Greetings from Germany

@kingpin3292 4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the idol pearl, I think it might complement my idol pro very well.

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, one of my all time favorites!

@dosssdirtovalspecsuperseri4295 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@Gennbu17 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear these are the 1st three you will drill lefty, had that question in my head 30 secs into the video :). I wonder with the phase 3 coming if it will end up being good enough to replace the Pro in this list.

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, but I'm going to hold off on my next video in this series, I was going to do a second bag video and then a good extra pair to take as like "emergency" type balls if the conditions get crazy, but the P3 will likely be in there somewhere if it does what I think it will . . we'll see in a couple weeks though.

@sadboisonly1004 4 жыл бұрын

I cant wait for the Phaze III to come out, I feel like that'll be a good step down from my Hybrid Asym, the Dream On. I have an OG No Rules I have no clue what to do with it at all. It goes left too sharp when I get just a pinch slow, and just sails when I get a lil fast and/or wide.

@TraumaER 4 жыл бұрын

Sad Bois Only when does Phaze 3 come out?

@sadboisonly1004 4 жыл бұрын

@@TraumaER December 13th

@TraumaER 4 жыл бұрын

Sad Bois Only do you know the color? It is going to be at top line prices? $175? Not a fan of Phaze 2 color.

@sadboisonly1004 4 жыл бұрын

@@TraumaER master line price, color is Obsidian, Turquoise and Magenta or something similar to those colors. Google images should help showing those colors

@TraumaER 4 жыл бұрын

Sad Bois Only thanks man! I’ve held off in a new ball for now as I was waiting on new releases. Been using my Brunswick Fury and Pitch Black for league so I’m trying to get something that pops lol. My Fury is super old but didn’t use it until this season lol. All my other equipment is damaged or in the yard for decorations. I like some of the newer Roto Grip stuff but still waiting on Storm to make a ball that actually looks nice

@KickinYourShins1 4 жыл бұрын

I think for lower Rev players at least you have to throw in the green iq between the pro and pearl. The green ball is deceptively strong

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Actually I have the Emerald under my Idol Pearl, it IS deceptively strong, but my Idol Pearl is still both stronger and sharper. I'm going to drill an Emerald lefty and my rev rate lefty is 350-375, so a bit lower. I'm looking forward to seeing how the difference in mechanics and laneplay on the other side affects all this.

@KickinYourShins1 4 жыл бұрын

@@LukeRosdahl I'm about that Rev rate right handed and even tho I love the idol pearl and have made alot of money with it the green ball has all but kicked it out of my bag, China and sport. The only difference is I'm able to get about 4 boards deeper with the idol pearl before it hits its cliff. Love that your bringing essentials back!

@ChrisRayTom 4 жыл бұрын

hi everyone I was wondering if anyone could make some suggestions, I have been using the marvel pearl for a while now and have had trouble finding a ball to replace it. In my bag I am also running with and Intense and phase 2, I am I would say a stroker who prefers staying on the outside straight coming in. Any ball recommendations to look at by any company would be greatly appreciated.

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

CRay Yeah I mentioned in the video that I thought the Idol Pearl was actually an upgrade on the Marvel Pearl once it settles in

@ChrisRayTom 4 жыл бұрын

@@LukeRosdahl thanks I will definetly take a look at getting one. Would there be any other balls you've used that come to mind when you think similar to the marvel pearl?

@WayaSayTrey 4 жыл бұрын

With the new Rubicon replacing the Idol Pro & with you convincing me the OG MVP is a hybrid Idol. Does this lineup still stand with you or at least the pro & OG idol?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

This was pretty beast on the right side, and I'd still be carrying those around. On the left it's more like Parallax, Astro, Pro Motion.

@jonathantiffany797 3 жыл бұрын

As much as I like the idea of an OG MVP/Idol Synergy filling a slot in this bag for me, I'd have to go with the OG Idol, alongside the Phaze II and Axiom, which I feel compliment each other really well. My support bag would have to be Crux Prime, Omega Crux, Axiom Pearl. The Oh Heck bag would probably be where my Phaze III and Hyroad X would live. I feel each ball has significant overlap, possibly too much, but with the Axiom Pearl replacing what used to be the Marvel Pearl, it greatly compliments the Axiom and Omega Crux. From there I figure the Axiom is complimented by the Idol and Phaze II, Phaze II complimented by the Phaze III, and the Omega is complimented by the Crux Prime, with the Hyroad X rounding everything out once the lanes become an absolute dumpster fire.

@mr.bowl1469 4 жыл бұрын

What’s your favorite ball of 2019?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. bowl 14 I’m actually teaming up with the channel The Bowling Fix to make a couple lists and talk about them here in a month or so!

@moungie7 4 жыл бұрын

For you personally what are the similarities between the idol pearl and the soniq. I would expect the pearl is slightly stronger and the soniq is a bit more angular. Would this be accurate?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Actually I have them opposite, Idol Pearl has a flippier cover and the Son!Q core is actually a bit stronger so for me the Son!Q is stronger but smoother and the Idol Pearl is a tad weaker and more angular

@moungie7 4 жыл бұрын

@@LukeRosdahl ty...I am not very familiar with roto stuff

@danielschank 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Phase II and love it. Phaze III is too iffy for me. I have an all road but not super happy with it. I have a physix and its shined and I have an astrophysix on the way. Do you think the Idol Pro would be a great compliment to fit in my arsenal to take the all roads place. My all road seems to hit like a marshmallow unless the lanes have fresh back ends.

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you like earlier rolling stronger stuff that still has shape . . spec stuff sounds too slow for you, and balls like the P3 and All Road might go too long for you, so the Idol Pro I think would fit right in with the stuff that sounds like it works best for you. Working on a response to your FB Message now btw!

@geraldbrown5506 4 жыл бұрын

Agree agree agree

@gtaylor4042 4 жыл бұрын

Luke, I’m not liking my Idol Pearl like you didn’t in your original review. I’m wondering if it’s my pin up layout. Would you recommend plugging up and redrilling in a pin down layout or getting a new one and drilling it that way?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

G Taylor Either one, might be better to plug and redrill the one you have just in case.

@vinzo2385 4 жыл бұрын

I just got the phaze 2. For some reason i keep hitting it through the head head pin no matter how much angle I get. I throw the ball slow at round 13-14mph. I feel like the phaze 2 has to much grip on the lane and I cant get enough on it to get it down the lane before it wants to grip/hook. Should I consider a pearl ball instead of the phaze 2? thanks love the content.

@joeytorkomian2362 4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t like my Phaze 2 when I first got it. Same thing it was too strong. Now that I have like 25 games on it I love it. I’m a 170 bowler and went 190, 257, 195 so I’d give it some time to calm down

@vinzo2385 4 жыл бұрын

Joey Torkomian thanks man I’ll stick with it for a bit and see how it goes

@jhrsjhrs 4 жыл бұрын

For my game too flippy is barely flippy enough. :>)

@jake1798 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke I live decently close to you and I was wondering if you’d be willing to coach me. I live down around the Columbia area and it’s been hard for me to find a good coach. Also I bowl two handed. If this is something you think you might be interested in we can try to find a day I could come up and be coached. Thank you

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Jacob Kerr Yeah sure. Pretty busy in November but could set up something in December or January I’m sure

@jake1798 4 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl do you think we might be able to do something around maybe December 15th and January 2nd range.

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Probably, send me something when it gets a little closer and we can figure the scheduling out

@MB-em8qu 4 жыл бұрын

I tend to throw older Roto grip bowling balls. In your opinion what Newer Roto grip ball would compare to the totally defiant when it comes to Reaction and cover sock?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

M B The Halo Pearl is what you’re looking for!

@drivillain4967 4 жыл бұрын

With that being said about the Idol Pearl, I have a NIB Marvel Pearl waiting for holes for when my current Marvel Pearl dies out. Should I just get an Idol Pearl in place of my NIB Marvel Pearl or just drill the Marvel pearl when the time comes?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Drivillian I’d say get an Idol Pearl and hang onto your MP. Idol Pearl is stronger down lane to start, but once you get 20ish games on it and it settles in, it’s actually a better version of the Marvel Pearl in my opinion

@darrylwatkins9212 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke. I have an original Marvel Pearl and am looking for a replacement. Would you say the Idol Pearl is close? If not, what would be?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!! The Idol Pearl is going to start out a little crisper and sharper than the Marvel Pearl, but after about 20 games, it settles into how the Marvel Pearl acts fresh out of the box. Amazing ball, I'm getting ready to drill another one myself.

@vinzo2385 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly just trying to find one great ball. I usually buy a ball a year and I play casually about 8 games a week with buddies. But it does get competitive and always want to win. Do you think this Phase II is a good all around ball to go along side a spare ball? thanks.

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

That's tough . . I'm actually thinking IQ Tour Nano Pearl might be the one, but Phaze 2 DEFINITELY isn't a bad decision either.

@vinzo2385 4 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl thanks man!

@RichBoiProd 4 жыл бұрын

With the Phaze 3 right around the corner would you wait on that or stick with the 2?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Totally completely different balls. P2 is early, smooth, and strong. P3 is going to be a long and strong backend monster.

@deist3r 4 жыл бұрын

I have an Idol Pro and a P2, P2 doesn't seem to work all that great once transition starts at my house. But for the Idol Pearl, would you recommend going with an identical layout from the Pro? and if not, why?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Will D It depends on the layout. Idol Pearl is plenty flippy and doesn’t need any help from the layout, plus I think it helps compliment the Pro better. If the same layout is on both, I think you’d have a bit more overlap than you’d want

@deist3r 4 жыл бұрын

@@LukeRosdahl My PSO laid out my Pro so the pin is just above my ring with the cg at about 5oclock just underneath (i touch the emblem with my pinky everytime I tuck it). The way he explained it, it really makes the ball pop coming off the backend, and based on what I see I can't disagree. I know it's hard without specs, but would you consider a pin down layout or something else? The only other PD balls I own are a GE w/ 3.5-4" pin and a HyRoad with a 2" pin

@evanakeman8083 4 жыл бұрын

I have a hyroad x and it can sometimes carry down lane a little too long, but also can break early depending on the lane of course. I throw a decently fast ball with no thumb. Would your reccomend the phase 2,3 or idol pro?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Phaze 2 would be more controllable, then you could go to the X when the lanes break down and more friction shows up.

@evanakeman8083 4 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl sounds good I think I’ll go get one drilled up tomorrow. Does the pin placement matter? I don’t know much about that

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

@@evanakeman8083 Yeah, but that's what your pro shop is for! Let them take care of it, they'll get you set up!!

@evanakeman8083 4 жыл бұрын

Luke Rosdahl thanks man!

@aroe3outify 4 жыл бұрын

Did you go pin down on the 2nd Idol Pearl?

@LukeRosdahl 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this isn't the one I made my review with. I decided the layout wasn't that great on the first one so I thought going pin down would blend it out better and the pin down IP is definitely a much better reaction for me.