I like the video segment where you rotate between several balls on the same line to show how they react. In this video you only rolled on the sport shot pattern?
Oh yeah, we go every year. The Infinite would probably be fine, I think Casey Murphy uses one occasionally. Virtually everything looks good at Enterprise, Sunshine is always rough.
@@LukeRosdahl I would agree. Enterprise looked even better this year, they said they used the same pattern but different oil. We don’t talk about Sunshine yet. Good plan, bad execution.
I have a gem, and a hustle USA. Looking to start my first league, what would be a good step down from the Gem? Looking at Nova, Dark code, Zen, Zen Soul, Dark road, or the infinite physics. I know they are vastly different but since its only 3 games on house shot hat would be a good 2nd or 3rd game ball if the Gem dies on me? Thank man!
Yes and no, I have them closer together than most people seem to, but unless you really like stuff like that, I'd say there's too much overlap. I carry them both though
Did not like the Dark Code after surface adjustments or taking it down then polish just doesn't fit my game. i love 14lb balls speed like 14.5 to 15.2. Loved my Physix and looking for something and i may get the infintite physix because it may pick up earlier and finish
Luke you show the code black but wanted to ask you because your input is huge, the code black vs. UC2 just throwing a year old ball to you on the difference. I would imagine the code black has a more rounded core, but man that UC2 goes long but the back end makes up as it hits dry? Thank you
Nice video Luke have the Infinite its sweet thinking about adding the Dark Code. Zen Soul and Phase 2 my other first game peices before pearls . Thanks 😊
We'll find out in a couple days . . lol, nah it's definitely a 1 ball. About the strongest cover/core combo they could have made, so definintely a 1 ball
About like how it compares to the Altered Reality, Altered Reality is stronger than the Nuke was, but the shapes are very similar. I'll have a comparison video up tomorrow.
Quite different balls, the X2 has a lot weaker/cleaner cover, pretty similar to the Astro PhysiX cover, and a fair amount higher RG core despite still being asymmetric. Good compliments, but the X2 is a solid step down, good compliment, not competition
I blame you and dh bowling for feeding my addiction to buying bowling balls. #thankyou Can’t help it that I match up really well with SPI products. A Phaze 3 and a Hyped Pearl might have shown up at my door today. Shot a 258 yesterday with the nova (second game with it).
When balling up from the IQ tour. Would this be thrown into the conversation? I know the P2 is probably still the clear winner. Just wanted to see what you guys thought.
Great video as always. You mentioned the Dark Code being earlier and smoother than the Infinite, from the video it also looks like the Infinite is more continuous than the Dark Code, from the super cut the Dark Code looks a little more forward. Would you agree with that or is that just a visual thing based on how much slower the Dark Code is?
Think it's a visual thing, the Dark is very continuous, even a bit moreso than the Infinite. The Infinite is just faster so as long as I don't dump it, it's going to charge harder due to the higher friction response. The Dark continues to continue, so the more time it has to pick up, the more continuous it is.
I have one of these coming. I am excited. I had an astro and it was fun to throw but too over/under for my game at the time. Also it cracked RIP. I still think it was one of my favorite balls, but I think this will do me a little better.
She really throws that proton so sos good and the Nova, but I like the pink and blue proton. The Infiniti to you is like the proton Luke and Angel. The Infinite seems it’s going to be THAT ball when proton can not. Wow awesome video and thanks.
I guess it’s the illusion of the Nova to the infinite because it seems that Angel throws the Nova with more speed and her release is just bread and butter it’s great. Maybe I should slow my speed down (lefty) from 15.2-15.8 IDK. I figured my speed was just perfect because I still get my hand up the ball and timing Has been best of all this year since I’ve changed several things. But Angel make it look so smooth and easy as in repetitive over an over. She is good. Not taking anything from you Mr.Luke, my bowling has gotten better since day one finding You & Angel’s videos. Thank you
Kind of, the Infinite being stronger will get traction earlier, and when a ball hits friction, it will begin to slow down. Because the Infinite gets more traction, it will slow down more and faster than the Nova.
I love my dark code! and I love my astro but rarely am able to use it. I have never been so excited for a new release as I am the infinite physix. The OG phsyix was a little before my time (of getting back into bowling) I opted for the rst x1 instead of $300 for a NIB physix…and I also love the x1. The infinite looks to me like if the rst x1 and astro had a baby. I would love to see a comparison to the x1 and IP. But if it doesn’t happen, oh well, I’ll have both in a few short weeks. Thank you for everything you and Angel do. I have learned so much from your videos.
@@LukeRosdahl surely it's code for "we couldn't figure it out so we'll let the bowlers do it" is it at least pleasant? i think storm needs to move out of the confectionery aisle and pursue scents outside of food. plenty of woods and flowers, seabreeze, etc to use thematically in bowling balls. or just ditched the sugar aisle and switched to savoury treats.
Yeah it's really good. It both smells like some kind of fruit and some kind of cookie, like mango ginger snap or something, it's different but it smells good. It's not overwhelmingly strong either, really nice balance, I like it.
Luke! This is no time for caution. I always feel like the Codes are slower than they should be down lane with that ID. Must be the massive diff I guess.
Just the overall strength of that core is a lot. Low RG, huge diff, huge int diff, they really need a lot more oil to be effective than people realize.
Yes and no. I'm comparing it to the altered in a video here in the next couple days and I cover that. Shiny Altered to shiny Dark is a bigger gap than 4000 Infinite is to 4000 Dark, so while the Infinite is sharpER than the Dark, it's still not going to be Altered sharp, plus it's a totally different shape. Altered is really hook/set, more of a strong and slightly forward arc, Infinite is really round and continuous, so the only thing it's really like the Altered on is strength
@@LukeRosdahl THIS....this is why I look for your reviews! I love it when you use that core/cover chart as a visual when comparing...it goes a long way in helping me understand. Thank you!
It looks a little too much like the AstroPhysix, imo. Still pretty, but way too similar. (I'm only talking about the colors). Hope you all are doing well! Looking forward to these reviews, Luke. Have a great day.
I agree. They could’ve done something much cooler with the colors here. Go like pink, red, and blue or something. Maybe even throw a green in there instead to make it pop. Still looks like it rolls great, but kind of boring colors.
@@BKFS-ls9by yeah i would've preferred a stronger set of contrasting colours, it's useful for validating my approximate revs while i'm still learning how to get a ball to rev correctly. my proton is perfect for it. my wolverine is useless. which results in my wolverine getting bright yellow electrical tape stuck to it for practise
Agree 1000% I am not so familiar with Roto’s covers and lately they all seem to end with “trax” or are just 3 letters which can get confusing. Then 900 Global gives us a 1-100 number at the end of their cover to tell us the “cover strength” or friction response. which I find helpful. Speaking of, the Global line is looking pretty empty right now. I bet they’re doing alright just selling both Zens for awhile.
Roto covers: XtremeTrax is very similar to Storm's NeX, so big strong cover. MicroTrax is very close to Storm's NRG, so a step down from NeX, but still very strong. eTrax is very similar to Storm's R2S/R3S, it's hard to tell sometimes. It's stronger than R2S, but it's not quite R3S strong. Then VTC is like Storm's Reactor, but a little stronger.
I like the video segment where you rotate between several balls on the same line to show how they react.
In this video you only rolled on the sport shot pattern?
Me yes, was just sport
You are in KS, do you make it over to bowl the Ozark tournament? I’m curious how the Infinite would look at Sunshine and Enterprise.
Oh yeah, we go every year. The Infinite would probably be fine, I think Casey Murphy uses one occasionally. Virtually everything looks good at Enterprise, Sunshine is always rough.
@@LukeRosdahl I would agree. Enterprise looked even better this year, they said they used the same pattern but different oil. We don’t talk about Sunshine yet. Good plan, bad execution.
I have a gem, and a hustle USA. Looking to start my first league, what would be a good step down from the Gem? Looking at Nova, Dark code, Zen, Zen Soul, Dark road, or the infinite physics. I know they are vastly different but since its only 3 games on house shot hat would be a good 2nd or 3rd game ball if the Gem dies on me? Thank man!
Infinite PhysiX would be a good step down or you could go with a Zen or Zen Soul too, little more than a step down but I think they'd work just fine.
I have the dark and am looking at the infinite, would you say they're too close to have both? TIA
Yes and no, I have them closer together than most people seem to, but unless you really like stuff like that, I'd say there's too much overlap. I carry them both though
Did not like the Dark Code after surface adjustments or taking it down then polish just doesn't fit my game. i love 14lb balls speed like 14.5 to 15.2. Loved my Physix and looking for something and i may get the infintite physix because it may pick up earlier and finish
If this isnt a replacement for the altered reality....then what is?
Is the infinite physix close to the alpha crux?
Do you think it’s ok to have multiple balls with the same core in a bag
Yeah definitely, I do it all the time, especially if they have different cover formulas.
Just got this ball drilled up today first game first ever 300 out of box !!!!❤
Luke you show the code black but wanted to ask you because your input is huge, the code black vs. UC2 just throwing a year old ball to you on the difference. I would imagine the code black has a more rounded core, but man that UC2 goes long but the back end makes up as it hits dry? Thank you
You mean Dark Code? Dark Code is a lot stronger, UC2 is pretty sharp on friction, but it needs it to move.
How would this compare with the Altered Reality? Good Replacement for when the Altered can’t be used?
Umm. U answered the question in the vid. I just didn’t watch it far enough before I asked
All good, I also have an Altered comparison video coming tomorrow
Love the rock version of the Inception music during the intro.
Nice video Luke have the Infinite its sweet thinking about adding the Dark Code. Zen Soul and Phase 2 my other first game peices before pearls . Thanks 😊
Would you say this is a low number 1 and high number 2 ball in the bag??
Nah, very solidly a 1 ball
@@LukeRosdahl appreciate you. Think this gonna go with my rstx2 and zen
i like it when you throw the same line with all balls to compare the reaction....
would you place this in the 1st or 2nd tier in your latest sport essentials video
We'll find out in a couple days . . lol, nah it's definitely a 1 ball. About the strongest cover/core combo they could have made, so definintely a 1 ball
How would this compare to say the nuclear cell?
About like how it compares to the Altered Reality, Altered Reality is stronger than the Nuke was, but the shapes are very similar. I'll have a comparison video up tomorrow.
6:47...take that 9 pin!! LOL!!
How would you say this stacks up to the RST X2? Love the vids thanks
Quite different balls, the X2 has a lot weaker/cleaner cover, pretty similar to the Astro PhysiX cover, and a fair amount higher RG core despite still being asymmetric. Good compliments, but the X2 is a solid step down, good compliment, not competition
@@LukeRosdahl thanks for the response really helps!
6:34, I felt that.
Lol I hoped people would notice and get it . .
I blame you and dh bowling for feeding my addiction to buying bowling balls. #thankyou
Can’t help it that I match up really well with SPI products. A Phaze 3 and a Hyped Pearl might have shown up at my door today.
Shot a 258 yesterday with the nova (second game with it).
When balling up from the IQ tour. Would this be thrown into the conversation? I know the P2 is probably still the clear winner. Just wanted to see what you guys thought.
Eh, the Zen, Zen Soul, P2, Idol Cosmos and Idol Helios all fit there, so plenty of options.
Love the video. Does the nova still hook earlier than the infinite physix?
Not quite, Nova goes an extra couple feet
@@LukeRosdahl How does the infinite compare to the original physix?
Great video as always. You mentioned the Dark Code being earlier and smoother than the Infinite, from the video it also looks like the Infinite is more continuous than the Dark Code, from the super cut the Dark Code looks a little more forward. Would you agree with that or is that just a visual thing based on how much slower the Dark Code is?
Think it's a visual thing, the Dark is very continuous, even a bit moreso than the Infinite. The Infinite is just faster so as long as I don't dump it, it's going to charge harder due to the higher friction response. The Dark continues to continue, so the more time it has to pick up, the more continuous it is.
I have one of these coming. I am excited. I had an astro and it was fun to throw but too over/under for my game at the time. Also it cracked RIP. I still think it was one of my favorite balls, but I think this will do me a little better.
This ball looks amazing! Going to save my money for the Overseas Shadow Lock 😈
She really throws that proton so sos good and the Nova, but I like the pink and blue proton. The Infiniti to you is like the proton Luke and Angel. The Infinite seems it’s going to be THAT ball when proton can not. Wow awesome video and thanks.
I guess it’s the illusion of the Nova to the infinite because it seems that Angel throws the Nova with more speed and her release is just bread and butter it’s great. Maybe I should slow my speed down (lefty) from 15.2-15.8 IDK. I figured my speed was just perfect because I still get my hand up the ball and timing Has been best of all this year since I’ve changed several things. But Angel make it look so smooth and easy as in repetitive over an over. She is good. Not taking anything from you Mr.Luke, my bowling has gotten better since day one finding You & Angel’s videos. Thank you
Kind of, the Infinite being stronger will get traction earlier, and when a ball hits friction, it will begin to slow down. Because the Infinite gets more traction, it will slow down more and faster than the Nova.
I love my dark code! and I love my astro but rarely am able to use it. I have never been so excited for a new release as I am the infinite physix. The OG phsyix was a little before my time (of getting back into bowling) I opted for the rst x1 instead of $300 for a NIB physix…and I also love the x1. The infinite looks to me like if the rst x1 and astro had a baby. I would love to see a comparison to the x1 and IP. But if it doesn’t happen, oh well, I’ll have both in a few short weeks. Thank you for everything you and Angel do. I have learned so much from your videos.
What’s the mystery scent lol😂
I'm not sure actually, it's a really hard one to guess
@@LukeRosdahl surely it's code for "we couldn't figure it out so we'll let the bowlers do it" is it at least pleasant?
i think storm needs to move out of the confectionery aisle and pursue scents outside of food. plenty of woods and flowers, seabreeze, etc to use thematically in bowling balls. or just ditched the sugar aisle and switched to savoury treats.
Yeah it's really good. It both smells like some kind of fruit and some kind of cookie, like mango ginger snap or something, it's different but it smells good. It's not overwhelmingly strong either, really nice balance, I like it.
Luke! This is no time for caution. I always feel like the Codes are slower than they should be down lane with that ID. Must be the massive diff I guess.
Just the overall strength of that core is a lot. Low RG, huge diff, huge int diff, they really need a lot more oil to be effective than people realize.
Dogs can't look up.
Would love to see how it looks with 1500 and polish on it. That'll give it a true tell to see if it's like an altered. Imo
Yes and no. I'm comparing it to the altered in a video here in the next couple days and I cover that. Shiny Altered to shiny Dark is a bigger gap than 4000 Infinite is to 4000 Dark, so while the Infinite is sharpER than the Dark, it's still not going to be Altered sharp, plus it's a totally different shape. Altered is really hook/set, more of a strong and slightly forward arc, Infinite is really round and continuous, so the only thing it's really like the Altered on is strength
@@LukeRosdahl THIS....this is why I look for your reviews! I love it when you use that core/cover chart as a visual when comparing...it goes a long way in helping me understand. Thank you!
It looks a little too much like the AstroPhysix, imo. Still pretty, but way too similar. (I'm only talking about the colors). Hope you all are doing well! Looking forward to these reviews, Luke. Have a great day.
I agree. They could’ve done something much cooler with the colors here. Go like pink, red, and blue or something. Maybe even throw a green in there instead to make it pop. Still looks like it rolls great, but kind of boring colors.
@@BKFS-ls9by yeah i would've preferred a stronger set of contrasting colours, it's useful for validating my approximate revs while i'm still learning how to get a ball to rev correctly. my proton is perfect for it. my wolverine is useless. which results in my wolverine getting bright yellow electrical tape stuck to it for practise
Love the cover & core strength chart. Would be awesome if SPI published one across all their brands.
Agree 1000% I am not so familiar with Roto’s covers and lately they all seem to end with “trax” or are just 3 letters which can get confusing. Then 900 Global gives us a 1-100 number at the end of their cover to tell us the “cover strength” or friction response. which I find helpful. Speaking of, the Global line is looking pretty empty right now. I bet they’re doing alright just selling both Zens for awhile.
Roto covers: XtremeTrax is very similar to Storm's NeX, so big strong cover. MicroTrax is very close to Storm's NRG, so a step down from NeX, but still very strong. eTrax is very similar to Storm's R2S/R3S, it's hard to tell sometimes. It's stronger than R2S, but it's not quite R3S strong. Then VTC is like Storm's Reactor, but a little stronger.
The color reminds me of my old Vertigo. Sigh.