Storm Phaze 2 Is The GREATEST BOWLING BALL OF ALL TIME! 300 Alert! GOAT!
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- The Storm Phaze 2 is just one of those truly special bowling balls! Originally came out back in 2016 and continues to be a go to benchmark bowling balls for professionals and amateurs alike!
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I bought one just before going to the Nationals, after hearing how versatile it is. Mostly practicing with it, but it did perform well at the OC. It’s different for me, in that most balls I play down and in, whereas this ball helps me to go much more inside. I have noticed how important it is to stay aggressive with ball speed, with this ball. I’m happy with the ball, and will use it during the upcoming league season. My ball speed is similar to yours (mid 14 to low 15 mph), so I get a lot from your videos. I am 65 years old, with a 223 average.
Good stuff Neal!!
I just got a Phaze II last night... and holy smokes. I bowled one of my best series so far this league, and I didn't even practice with it. I literally got it drilled at the pro shop and then walked 50-ft over to the lanes for league play. Then I threw a 192, 186, and 193. I'm not great, but I've been bowling with an old ball that I got for free and plugged re-drilled it, and so to get one that fits my style better is already amazing. It hooks so hard and it hits hard too, and my throws are about 14.5 mph, and I love it. I got the 14 lb one and I'm so excited for many many more games.
WOW! Thats awesome to hear! I Hope to hear many more great scores from you!
Definitely my favorite ball. Just recently moved up to 15lbs from 14 so I’ll probably get another one soon. Keep up the great work!!
Hope you still love it after the weight change!
I believe you unlike the others who don't. How you explain the ball and everything is way more easier then anyone else talking about them. Your more understandable then every one else.
I appreciate that Travis!
I certainly agree with you on the PII. As info - I watched your video where you were trying to "correct" your timing. Please forget that. You have late timing and it works for you. Just keep it up.
Thanks for that!
The progress of fixing your arm swing is looking good when your arm swing is lower your shots are so much better
Agreed! Thanks a ton!
Phaze 2 is just an amazing ball. Both long or medium patterns, whether house or sport, the Phaze 2 is a must. It always provides an accurate depiction of what the lane is giving you. It’s definitely my favorite ball in the bag. The IQ Tour however is the best ball for short patterns in my opinion. I hope those 2 balls never get discontinued
P2 and !QTS are mandatories!
I can only use this on long and high volume sport patterns standing at 30 or more left even when the ball is polished. At 13-14 miles at about 450-500 rpm it just needs more speed from me, which at 11 years old is really hard. The GOAT is a tie between the Hustle PBR and the Pitch Black. The Pitch I can use as a strike and spare ball, even the 10 pin. But if there is too much oil I have to go with the Hustle.
Keep hustling man. The speed will come. Trust the process 💪
@@Zudoarichidoari thanks! I love this sport, even when I get a pocket 7-10
Once you get that speed up you're gonna love these stronger pieces!
@@LuisNapoles Yeah, I just need to grow. So many tournaments either use short oil or the lanes are so old that the back hooks no matter what
@No Name Bowler Dad here, Ty asked that I respond. We actually slowed his tempo as he was so fast to the line coupled with the fact he is a heel planter, working on that, the sudden braking would cause him to lean forward instead of coming up with the swing. The lean forward would result in balance issues, arm crossing etc. The slower tempo didn't result in a speed reduction but did provide a solid accuracy boost. As much as he wants to throw 18mph fact is he is a little guy only 90 lbs and we also just moved to 14 lb balls so low flare equipment is where he needs to be as he pushes a 450+ rev.
I’ve seen a lot of people use them and I’ve always wanted one. I bought a hustle USA because of your video
I hope you love it!
P2, Hyroad pearl & iq tour are the best. I believe you’re doing a lot better with the 4 step approach. You don’t fall off of shots no where near as much
Let’s gooooooo!!!!!
I just got back into bowling at the tail end of last season. I bought the Phaze 2 because my bowling balls were almost 20 years old is old, hand-me-downs. Since being back into bowling I have noticed that this ball that this ball gives me a really good control on the fresh and after breakdown. When the lanes are in transition I still have a lot of trouble, however I am figuring that out as well. I do think this ball is very versatile.
Thats the hardest part yea!
I agree 100%. I may be getting 1 or 2 more just to have as backup. I use it for leagues and tournaments.
Yea I wanna stash a fw w
Just purchased my first ball today and got this one can’t wait to try it out this video got me hyped
Awesome!! I hope you love it!!!
The OG Phaze was ahead of its time in retrospect. People weren't ready for a pearl that was not a hockey stick at that time imo
I heard Luke say the same thing! That it was a Zen before people knew how good that motion was
@@LuisNapoles I hope bowlers don't take reactions for granted and actually study what makes a ball great rather than trying to "shoehorn" it into something that a ball is not made to do. Luckily bowlers recognised how great the Phaze 2 is, I can't imagine SPI without this, the IQ Tour and the Hyroad.
I can’t wait for my P2 to get here and get it drilled. It will be my first new ball since my Zone pro active & my zone red alert, I’ve done really really good with my zone proactive and zone red alert all these years I’ve had them. I average 214 recreationally with them. I finally found a Friday morning Premier league that starts in August. That I can do that works with my wk schedule. And a buddy of mine gave me a storm pro motion that I’m having plugged and drilled also. I also wanted a brand new ball and because of your videos and others out there that say this is one of the GOAT balls out there this is what I decided to get for a brand new ball. Love your channel keep up the great wk. thanks 🙏 for making videos like this one and other ones.
Well Joey my fingers are crossed for you that you'll end up loving it as much as I have !
I just got back into bowling after over 20 years. I’m making it a regular thing again. I am picking the P2 up tomorrow and I’ll let you know what I think after rolling it a couple games.
How do you like it ?
Thanks for sharing this info. Getting back into bowling I haven't heard of this one yet. Glad they haven't stopped making it yet since newer ones are out there. Hope they keep it and will be good for someone who doesn't have to have a high rev rate either. So thank you.
I hope it stays around forever!
I think that there are a lot of great balls, but the real difference is the person throwing it. You put a Phaze II in my hands and while I will make a Belmonte-worthy shot here and there, nobody will be running to their pro-shop to get one for themselves. Now if I could just remember -- AND REPEAT -- how I threw that beautiful strike, maybe.
repeating is the hardest part LOL
Just had a 300 using my phase II playing 13-7. This ball is a little weaker than my Nova, which also gave me a 300 just last week playing 15-7. Both games were on fresh oil, #1 of a 3 game set. Both balls are 14# and drilled to go long with pin above finger holes.
I have and pull first from my bag the Venom Shock. Could be the 1b of sym solid balls. I can throw mine a long time during league. But, ( I’m a medium rev / to stroker bowler) I see the shock not coming back for me. Anyway, the next sym solid I buy will be a Phase II. Keep up the good work sir
I hope you love it!
Love Phaze 2 and Hy Road...def Goat status balls...I enjoy all videos and content. I'm more of a stroker style so I dont get to move left like you do but enjoy the bend you get on your shots
I appreciate the support!
I bowl on 1leg and crutches just bought mine last week in 2024 for tournaments Pretty cool.ball this and my purple hammer😊
I bowl highschool and I love the phaze 2 it is such a good ball I’m 13 and I average around 215 I love how versatile it is
Good stuff! Yea this ball is great!
Thank you for making this video And keep making videos like this this video is my favorite
you're welcome@
I’m picking up an Infinite Physix today, thinking about adding this one as well. Will be my first Storm purchases in a long time. Hoping these will fill spots in out of town tournament bag.
P2 is mandatory for a tournament bag!
As an older player (70) my ball speed is slower (11.5) or so. I think this ball would be a little too early for me. I use an older storm ball - Reign Supreme-15 lb. Still a Sym ball with a Hi-brid cover and it goes a little longer. 5 - 300s with it. Also have a Hi-road pearl that I resanded from 1500 to 1000 grit and repolished so it is not so angular-works very well( Colleen's husband)
A little polish should do the trick!
I just bought my first. I am about 40 mins from throwing my first shots with it, actually. Looking forward to it!
An update :
Shot 176, 171, 193 with it for my first 3 games with it. I usually average about 160 so I am pleased! And frankly would have done even better if I could make more than 50% of my spares.
Thats awesome! I hope you love its tons going forward!
Just got my first PII last Saturday and it looks amazing on the lanes! It is really a master piece.
Wait till it lanes shines and looks even better LOL
Should give us a video showing your foot work 5 vs 4 step & the reasoning behind the change
Coming soon!
The Phaze II is a very versatile ball. For a solid reactive ball that has a very strong cover when it sees friction it hooks off of it.
Facts!
Luis is it just me or do you make an effort to have your jersey match the ball you are throwing? 😆
He definitely does lol
100% dont do that LOL
@@LuisNapolesnah You a 100% do 😂
As for versatility I agree I have rolls this thing on burnt out house shot to oily nationals patterns the p2 was just good everywhere
💯
I picked up a used Phaze 2 about 6 months ago for $40. I wanted to try it out but didn't want to spend a ton of money on a ball if it wasn't going to work out for me, been there too many times. Had it drilled and resurfaced and for me it was a bit of a turd. Not a whole lot of movement down lane, but I didn't give up on it. I took the surface to 4000 and for my style (speed, rev rate, tilt, rotation) it completely changed the ball. It is everything I always wanted my benchmark ball to be. This ball never gets left at home and is always the first ball out of my bag. Best $40 I ever spent!
and that was with a plugged oil soaked ball imagine if it was brand new!
I bought this ball after watching one of D. Tang's vids, I believe, and this is my go to ball in all situations. Its the first ball out of my bag and the ball I throw the most. On the fresh pattern I'll give it a little shape but when the lanes breakdown, I'll throw it straight down 10 and wait for that late break. Thinking about getting another one to drill differently. I tell all the peeps in my league and all new bowlers that ask me for ball suggestions to get a Phase II.
🐐 Ball no doubt about that!
What layout do you have on it currently? I’m torn for layout to put on my first phase 2 that just arrived. My favourite solid layout is 5x3x3 but I’ve only ever used on an asymmetric solid
Phase 2 is absolutely the GOAT and probably my favorite all time ball. I really like the jersey and the video! I'm curious even with it being banned where would you place Trend 2 in your arsenal? Obviously you have the big asym first. I have the nova second, wondering if phase 2 would work well? I'm working on a Zen currently as well
For me the T2 would be that ball I go to when I need to clear the fronts and SHOOT it into the friction
@@LuisNapoles thank you for that, definitely makes sense
This is best ball I have ever had. Bought it in Feb, rolled 300 in April, then 300/800 in June. My first 800, might I add
NICE!!!!!
I agree 100% I still throw my Phase that I bought 6 years ago, its pretty much burnt out and obviously it's not easy to buy balls continuously I will most likely purchase another one. Again I'm a high Rev slower speed bowler. Right around how your speed was in this Video when I'm right I'm just under 15 mph. But the phase 2 give me the most flexibility of anything I've thrown. Like you my biggest mistakes are when I leak it right and slow up. I love that I can miss in at 18 and it sits. Its absolutely the GOAT.
Also I think your 4 step approach is better, I'm no coach but I do feel you have a up tick in speed and at times seem to be in better control at the line. Hopefully you can stick with it.
Yea I def wanna stick with it
Hey Luis - Checking in to see if you have a comparison video of Storm's Phaze II and the 900 Global Reality? Would definitely enjoy seeing these balls compared to each other or even better a 3 ball comparison with the Super Nova...All the best. (Phaze II, Reality, & Super Nova)
I dont have one no but I def can make that happen!
OMG Lou! So clean shaven and groomed. You look like you are 18! 😆
People keep telling me I need to get a Phase II. Thank you for this great demo. I think I may finally take the plunge. I will use your link of course. 😉
I appreciate that! Can't wait to see you throwing it!
@@LuisNapoles I will definitely do a vid and let you know when it is posted.
It is between the motiv venom shock and the storm phaze 2.
I love my venom shock! Such a smooth predictable and strong ball, it's a great benchmark from Motiv bowling
Purple hammer would also have to be added to that list based on the Pba players
My cousins have motiv venom strike
I don’t go anywhere without my Phaze 2! Ball is always great and if I’m ever struggling it’s my go to ball to blend over under for sure. You can’t ask for a better ball then the Phaze 2 absolute Goat!
Absolutely! I do the same!
Facts on top of facts! 💯💯💯
I think it's the core cover combo that makes this ball special. But I definitely don't overlook the core. I love both the Phaze 3 and Phaze 4. I've had big games with both. Phaze 2 is actually a little too smooth for me and I can't use it that often
The other Phazes were just OKAY balls when the P2 is def special
Hi, can you tell us how you drill the phase 2 please thanks
I've had two, such a great ball. Don't know why they didn't just pearlize the TX16 cover. Then again we basically have that and it's the Zen which is pretty good.
Would def be interesting! We have had 2 pearls a solid and a hybrid with this core
U got what u asked for coming out in the Storm Journey lol
P2 is one of my favs because when the lanes are playing tuff and I have a small margin for error this is the ball that has proven that I can count on as long as I throw it properly. Another fav I go to a lot is the old bonus solid by radical. When I need a step down from the p2 that's the ball. The new ratler is nice as well. P2 is my go to benchmark
It's the ultimate benchmark ball for sure!
just bought it as my first ball as per recommendation from a friend! i'm a left 2 hander. any advice?
Very good statement
Never had one but a couple of bowlers have recommended it that I need this ball in bag
I got my P2 about a month ago, drove to a new proshop to get it drilled and immediately bowled my highest game with no real warmup. This ball carries.
NICE!!! 300 coming soon!
Just got this as my first bowling ball ever. I’m a 2 handed bowler and cannot wait to use it tonight. Wish me luck yall
How did it perform? Just converted to 2 handed and really considering this ball
Literally just. Bought today as my first ball
im still very new to bowling and my technique isnt there yet but my phaze 2 is my favorite ball to use.
Even after you gain more experience you'll still love this one!
Love my phaze 2. Trying to build my arsenal around this piece. Picked up an idol cosmos. Thinking of adding a reality check or infinite physix
Infinite will pair nicely!
I absolutely love my P/D phase 2…especially on the house shot that I bowl on…I’m thinking of getting a P/U one for tournaments…
not a bad idea TBH
Hey Louis...
As always, GREAT VIDEO..!!!
Now, just to point out a few things that I know and have seen...
The Phaze 2 is (in my opinion) 1 of the 2 GOATS from Storm..
The other ball, correct me if I'm wrong...
!Q Tour Solid..
2 great balls, bar none..
And yes.. TX-16 on the P2, the only ball with it..
I think there are 2 or 3 overseas that use the TX-16 Coverstock..
But this is why I own 2..
Because one day, (hopefully I'm wrong) Storm will stop producing it.. then a lot of people will be upset..
But, thank you again for a great video..
Be well,
Jason
I really hope that day never comes!
Hi Luis been practicing a lot trying different stuff. Phase 2 getting my second one other then the og Zen this ball for me is AWSOME. Just like you showed you can play straight or go left .THIS BALL IS THE M.J. or Tom Brady of bowling. 😅
It’s versatile!
I absolutely believe the Phaze II is the most versatile storm ball storm has ever created, my reasoning for that it has a strong cover, pretty big core, and he really likes to retain its energy longer and it goes through the pins the correct way.
Hard agree!
Got my Phaze 2 a month ago. It has replaced my Phaze 4 as my favorite ball! Love It
Sooooooo gooooooooood!
Can't argue. Within 2 weeks of finally getting one I had 2 300 games only 8 days apart. Usually I might hit 2 a yr.
Nice!!!! Many many more to come!
I love my phaze 2. Phaze 2 and!Q Tour are always in my bag. Third ball is normally a pearl or hybrid of choice. Zen, uc2, or hyroad.
I like it!
Phaze II looks great. I have always felt while watching your videos for awhile now that you needed to work on your timing, but I am no coach. Always work towards increasing your game. Did storm change the cover at all during the whole USBC too soft/4k fast thing with this ball?
The answer to your question is no...they've made no changes to this bowling ball.
Nope!
I think I just don't match up well to my P2 on house shots. I really like it with some surface on fresh flatter sport patterns but on house the cover feels so strong it burns up and get me a lot of 9 counts.
Not much luck with P2. I have so many better fit bowling balls. Trend2 & Infinite.
Honestly Jeff thats the beauty of bowling! My GOAT bowling ball might not make the next persons list!
I’ve just recently got the Phaze 2 and boy does it shapes. I used to take out my iQ tour solid but it looks a bit float. The Phaze 2 sure blends it out well with my iQ tour solid which I love on the burn. For heavy oil, it’s a mix between my Physix or the Phaze 2. So I kinda have to agree with you on the Phaze 2 being the GOAT!!!
Both of those balls are all time greats!
Always great videos!! Bought my 1st ball after being off bowling for 30 years on your recommendation, a Phaze 2 👍. Unfortunately I had to sell it , it was 15 lbs and didn’t feel comfortable with it. Bought my second choice a Rubicon UC3 in 14lbs. Much more fun and comfortable to throw. May also buy another Phaze 2 🤩. Question, how much do you come up the side of the ball to get these reactions? It seems you can almost make any ball look good. Lol 😂
Def not any ball LOL
I love my Axiom. Rolled 718 for my 3 game set Friday
NICE set!
I love the ball also. I agree 100%
🐐 status!
I’m going to get one this week and I will let you know
This ball allows me to play the whole lane using speed control. So, I absolutely love this ball.
Does it do good once lanes starts to dry up and have good back end motion?
Yea the versatility id what separates this ball from the rest!
For me it's the UC3. Haven't thrown the P2 so I cannot compare them directly but I would love to see Lou do a comparison of the two.
UC3 is just a different breed of ball!
@@LuisNapoles I agree 👍 💯 which is why I would make the UC3 "The most versatile ball" ...
not the G.O.A.T. ball. I have so much respect for what you have done for the bowling community. You have really kept me (Mr new to bowling 🎳) engaged and informed. I am very grateful 🙏
No I had 2 phaze 2 balls and both didn’t react like urs are but For me The 2 balls I can say that’s most versatile of all time is Alpha Crux and the Hyper Cell my Alpha Crux cracked on me but right today I’m still using the Hyper Cell is still putting up 215 or better frfr thanks and appreciate ur videos
Alpha Crux is bae!
I just bought this ball. My 2nd one after the Zen Soul hope it can be as good
I hope it better!
Just got a PII a month ago, love this ball!!
Wait till it lane shines and you'll love it more!
hi luis, nice bowling with the phaze 2 with the first 10
My phaze 2 goes with me everywhere
🙌
This is definitely one I'm going to add before the year is out. Side note: I've noticed you've changed into the SSTs out of the 3Gs. We're the other shoes affecting your approach? I went to 3Gs from Dexters and they get me to the line super fast no matter the heel/sole combo.
I usually get new shoes every 6 months or so, so it was time to get new ones!
Definitely the most versatile. I was slow to the train getting one and I was definitely missing out. Pretty much my go to league ball 1st out. Would you find the the reality check to be a compliment when you need to get deep with angles? My center most likely has a broke lane machine and it seems to oil the outside boards basically into a flat pattern. So I there’s not as much friction outside to ball down into a rstx2 usually.
Slow to the train is better than missing the train all together!
Hey Lou, when is league night coming back?
2 weeks when we start back up!
I’ve have a UC3, Rstx2, and a black widow.. where would a phaze 2 fit? Thanks for the videos!!
Would be that benchmark ball reaction
Four step approach seems to work well for you. You appear to be solid at the line.
Thanks!!
I really like this ball. After only one use.
I know I'm late to the party. As in 7 years to late but just ordered one today at my pro shop. So definitely excited to add this tool to my bag
Better late than never!
Radical beyond ridiculous shapes lovely too for a symmetric solid.
Nice?
would like to try to throw this ball, never thrown a phase of any sort
If you're only gonna throw one of them then make it this one!
My motiv affliction is my go to benchmark ball. I have a phaze 2 but havent matched up with it very well on my house shot. Been thinking of upgrading to the zen soul
soul was an okay ball
Haven’t thrown a Phaze2 yet, but my OG Phaze is freaking amazing.
you're def missing out then Troy!
@@LuisNapoles I hear everybody saying how great of a ball it is. I’m just not a big fan of solids.😩
IDK, it looks like your timing is a shade late in the four-step. That was the main reason I went to the 5th step way back when, because it's a timing mechanism for me. But, whatever works for each bowler.
timing is way better now with 4 form we
This ball is just good I feel bad as I have a lot of other balls but I just keep rolling the phaze 2
I know that feeling all to well!
The Phaze II is sexy! I've never thrown one, but so many bowlers have shown why it's such a solid pick. I currently have a Rubicon UC2 that I have yet to start using, but if I buy another ball the Phaze II is very tempting, but I'm torn between it and the Zen Pearl
I know you're mostly a 1-handed bowler, but do you have any tips for a 2-handed bowler on how to keep the ball close to the body on the downswing and release close to the ankle?
I've been bowling for a month and a half and the one thing I can't seem to fix is that on the downswing, my ball gets far from my body and on release, my ball is super far from my ankle which seems to totally mess with my control, ball speed, and balance
Def wanna add one!
Would a 14lb ball hit and act just as good as a 15 and 16lb ball?
The track stealth shapes just like p2 but imho from having both drilled almost identical the stealth reads the midlane stronger and sooner but with a few boards less the p2 coming off the spot
Time will be the deciding factor there. P2 has been dominating for years
I have the Phazes 2-4, and my favorite is the 3 😁! However, I do like the versatility of the 2. I keep them both at 5500 or polished. The 3 for me goes longer and shapes better when I need it. However, the predictability of the 2 is what I like. Now... here's the question you should ask... if you only had 1 shot for 1 million dollars 💸 what ya throwing? Mines would be... Hy Road!
I’m throwing the 900 Global Reality for a million
Purple Hammer.
For me would be either the P2 or !QTS
@@tongue_twista7557 not a hammer guy but the purple hammer has earned its spot as a all time great
Gotta go jackal legacy, even though its a very strong asym it has a super predictable and rounded shape personally (2 hander with 15-16 average speed with 450-500 rev rate)
That cover has not been used on any other ball which is astounding. But I guess it's Storm saying it's not getting any better than this.
I would love to see this cover on an asymmetric core though
The perfect core cover combo!
I really enjoyed watching this video from you friend
Glad you enjoyed
Just got my first phaze 2 for Christmas
NICE! You're gonna love it!
I wished I had purchased the Phaze 2 as my benchmark ball. Instead, I bought the idol helios. I find the helios OK, but somewhat lazy in the backend for me. From what I have seen, the Phaze 2 is stronger and more continuous on the backend. Hopefully, I will be able to get a Phaze 2 in the near future.
Lots of people have made your mistake...
I hate the Helios LOL lots of people LOTS of people lol fall victim to the I NEED THE NEWEST ball when the P2 is the GOAT
I have the Helios and it rarely makes it out of my bag...First 3 or 4 games were great then after that not so much...
@@LuisNapoles I have the Helios and I have to agree with you on that...
Did you get that job
I did
Yes I love my phase2, got one last year at the end of season. After I threw it like twice I was like oh ya I see why its been around forever and still on tv weekly. speaking of goat balls this year when picking out my big strong aysm for the bowling season I must have looked at every brand every ball multiple times. So I used logic and found the MOTIV jackal ghost has been around forever as well much like the phase 2. After watching comparison video's It always looked better than the other balls, also this year all MOTIV pro bowlers still throw it. So I said what the heck and got one. The pro shop guy was like really, I was like hell ya. And all the vids were correct. That ball like the phase 2 is just amazing and i see why it has been around for a long time as well.
Both balls are great!
I'm going to dust off my Phase II and head out to the lanes!
LFG!!!!
Phase 2 will be my next ball I have went backwards first ball was the phase 3 then conspiracy theory pearl phase 4 then og zen next ball will be phase 2 thank you for videos
Hopefully you love it!
Hello Lou, this is Tiger, I am 69my ball speed is 10 -12 mph DOWN & in not my friend, I play across the 20 out to the 10, the furthest range finder, will this work on the house shot ? Wet dry situation or medium? Up ten is not doing it , be careful.
If it’s wet dry then yea!
Phaze 2 is great. But i think the !Q tour solid is a better ball personally. It gives me the most control of any ball ive ever thrown. And with the patterns i bowl on in tournaments... Control is paramount. But the Phaze 2 is more versatile for sure. Cant deny that its a great ball.
Ill have to compare them!