Storm Phaze 2 Is The GREATEST BOWLING BALL OF ALL TIME! 300 Alert! GOAT! 

Luis is it just me or do you make an effort to have your jersey match the ball you are throwing? 😆

so this is an old video - howevr this ball is stil on the market - my questions are. what kind of oil pattern on the lane? i need something for an oily shot, i throw about the same speed - no clue my revs (I am guessing lower end) i want something solid that will shape, and hoping to play a line that others may not (very similar to your shot here. ) would this be a good ball for oily shot? about medium length if I had to guess.

Ultimate Phaze Overseas ball is better, same ball, but smells better lol

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.

just bought it as my first ball as per recommendation from a friend! i'm a left 2 hander. any advice?

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.

Hi, can you tell us how you drill the phase 2 please thanks

Did you get that job

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

It is between the motiv venom shock and the storm phaze 2.

I think your ball speed may be higher with 4 step. Maybe just me though

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

would like to try to throw this ball, never thrown a phase of any sort

Very good statement

Luis, I went to a proshop to inquire about drilling a Phaze 2, and because I have a Rubicon Solid, he said that he could sell me one, but my Rubicon should be doing the same thing. Said I should only buy one if I just had to have a Phaze 2. Your thoughts? (Love my IQ Tour Solid).

I’ve have a UC3, Rstx2, and a black widow.. where would a phaze 2 fit? Thanks for the videos!!

In regards to cupping the wrist, I was trying to improve that as well to get more revs. And instead it has been more effective and repeatable so far to do a little bit of elbow bend to get a bit more under the ball like Brad and Kyle recently covered. It doesn't take much. I just rolled what would've been my best three game set in practice. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6UZm31uQRmc.html

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.

Hey Lou, when is league night coming back?

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 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'm going to dust off my Phase II and head out to the lanes!

I bowl on 1leg and crutches just bought mine last week in 2024 for tournaments Pretty cool.ball this and my purple hammer😊

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.

Should give us a video showing your foot work 5 vs 4 step & the reasoning behind the change

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.

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

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’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.

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

Is the Phaze II the goat, yes Is the Phaze II the best benchmark ball, personally no. I have two Phaze IIs, one is a great ball for when the lanes dry out, other one is shinned up made for strong heavy patterns

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.

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 will have to respectfully disagree. I really tried to love the Phase 2. I just don’t match up with the ball. I tried bowling on different patterns, it just doesn’t work for me. I will store it and try it again in a few months. I think I will replace it with an IQ solid as my benchmark ball.

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.

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?

I’ve seen a lot of people use them and I’ve always wanted one. I bought a hustle USA because of your video

The progress of fixing your arm swing is looking good when your arm swing is lower your shots are so much better

My phaze 2 goes with me everywhere

Im trying to find the best strong powerful bowling ball that can hook on heavy oil. Is the phase ll the best choice as of today? I also play 2 handed

I just bought my first. I am about 40 mins from throwing my first shots with it, actually. Looking forward to it!

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.

I love the ball also. I agree 100%

Not really an inside out player

Never had. Thinking now

Is the phaze 2 good and smooth and the backend really want to try this ball but don't like bowling balls that hook to early

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 agree 100%. I may be getting 1 or 2 more just to have as backup. I use it for leagues and tournaments.

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 it be good for a house shot that’s a lil more oiley than the avg house shot?

Best ball ever

I really like this ball. After only one use.

When I threw 900 Global, I thought the Black Ops was the most versatile piece they had.

This ball allows me to play the whole lane using speed control. So, I absolutely love this ball.

Your slide is near perfect

I’m going to get one this week and I will let you know

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

I like your timing better with the four step but I can tell it feels a bit awkward still. You’re more accurate with five step I think, but timing is way later. Aaaaaand now I’m at the point in the video where you just said all that

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

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.

Phaze2 for me is fantastic, but still rate it a small notch below IQ Tour for versatility. Love them both.

Hyroad next?

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.

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

I go back and forth between the Phaze II and the solid Reality... I get great results either way... I do think, ultimately the Phaze II is better.

Really liking your 4 step approach. Timing is so important. Looking for your opinion. I have dark code, nucelar cell, iq emerald, UC3, and electrify pearl. I'm considering phase II, RST X3 and reality check. I'd like to know your opinion. I could send you video of me bowling on fb messenger if you would like to see me throw it.

Never had a P2 but I have a P3 and P4 the 3 was great but it quit on me like just stopped hooking.

im still very new to bowling and my technique isnt there yet but my phaze 2 is my favorite ball to use.

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 have a 14lb Phaze 2, and yes it is the best ball of all time in my opinion.

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 😂

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!

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.

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

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. 😅

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

I mostly bowl on sport shots and I haven't thrown a Phaze 2 yet because I already have smooth symmetrical options like the Pro-Motion, Pitch Purple, and IQ Tour Nano Pearl. But the award for most versatile in my bag goes to the Ebonite Envision. Like the Phaze 2 it also comes out of the box a little dull for me, but as it shines or just adding polish the ball hooks a ton. It's also blue and red (maybe a theme), and a solid, but unlike the P2 the Envision has a little bit of asymmetry. I have one drilled pin in the ring, and am planning to get another one with a taller pin to handle carry down in tournaments. How do you think the P2 would handle carry down?

This ball is just good I feel bad as I have a lot of other balls but I just keep rolling the phaze 2

The only ball I have to compare my P2 to is my Idol Helios. The P2 is certainly far more versatile than that. I even took my P2 down to 2000 grit and it's a 3-game series ball.

I just bought this ball

Four step approach seems to work well for you. You appear to be solid at the line.

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!!!

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

Got my Phaze 2 a month ago. It has replaced my Phaze 4 as my favorite ball! Love It

I bowl 16+ games a week (practice and 2 leagues) all year for approximately 800+ per year and I am still going strong with my Brunswick TPU's that I purchased 6/7 years ago. I noticed you have had four new sets of shoes in the last year......... 1 year ago SST6, 7 mo. ago SST Camos, 5 mo. ago 900G Blk/Orange, 2 weeks ago SST8's. That's a lot of shoes at $200+ a pop. Are they not holding up or what. Which have you liked the best and would recommend as a replacement for my TPU's when they finally wear out.

I love my Axiom. Rolled 718 for my 3 game set Friday

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.

Is it drilled pin up or pin down?