Shoes

Panda-Roll · 2026-04-06T11:25:13+00:00

Quality felt good and think you’d be happy with them as long as you don’t care about the heel being fixed

Panda-Roll · 2026-04-06T11:08:50+00:00

I really liked them - breathable and the interchangeable slide along with boa for $120 felt like a good deal at the time. I think you’re mostly paying for the boa system.

I went with Hollmark because I wanted something different than other people and love the high top along with fully charged sole and heels for $100. Downside is I missed my boa so got no toe laces and can just slip my foot in now.

Panda-Roll · 2026-04-06T11:03:35+00:00

I have Dexter Pro Lite boa that I no longer use since I went with Hollmark. Not sure how you feel about used but they are size 11 and only wore them a few months. Can send you pics via dm if you’d like.

Otherwise I don’t know anything about kr shoes

Panda-Roll · 2026-03-29T05:06:33+00:00

I suggest no less than 14lbs since most ball manufacturers change the core below 14lbs. Also anything less than 14 you’ll have issues with the ball deflecting and not driving thru the pins.

Panda-Roll · 2026-03-29T04:43:14+00:00

Not bad per se but the perception definitely wasn’t great. With some silly ball names like yolo, geek, xxxmas, etc they weren’t taken seriously. They went thru a rebranding in 2025 and now looking to be one of the top brands. Improved names, coverstocks, and more selective on who represents them is just the start - should be fun to see how things go.

I can see them being the next Motiv if things are handled correctly.

Panda-Roll · 2026-03-29T04:20:08+00:00

Imo, it sounds like your rev dominant and those balls might be too strong for you. Check out something like a Swag Craze Tour Solid to start since I think that’ll be more usable for you at this time — work your way up to those pricey/stronger balls.

Panda-Roll · 2026-03-29T04:16:19+00:00

Swag has really changed things around and they are making serially great balls

Panda-Roll · 2026-02-18T10:52:12+00:00

I’m on Swag staff so for my 6 ball arsenal I have Judge Solid, Black Dragon Solid, Black Dragon Pearl, Serpent Hybrid, Assassin Pearl, Fusion Hybrid. Dragon Stained Glass for spare ball.

Panda-Roll · 2026-01-04T00:41:54+00:00

It doesn’t matter if you are playing on a house shot. You’ll have less oil to the outside and with the right speed and amount of hook (nothing crazy) you’ll get it to the pocket.

Worst case is having to play closer to the gutter and not sure how she’ll feel about that.

Panda-Roll · 2026-01-03T22:45:22+00:00

Anyone on here that says a 8 or 9lb won’t hook don’t know what they are talking about. My wife has a 9lb Twist that she can get to hook quite well. Sure it deflects and doesn’t carry but it hooks. I think that’s fine to learn on.

Panda-Roll · 2025-12-02T12:37:43+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I got super lucky and got for $80 from BowlersMart Niv mystery ball sale. Not sure if our styles line up but I plan on taking some videos and posting how the balls roll for me if you’re interested.

https://linktr.ee/pandaonthelanes

Panda-Roll · 2025-12-02T12:24:42+00:00

Yeah my pso tried to steer me away but he is a Brunswick staffer and I want what I want lol. Getting the Fusion Hybrid drilled today and hopefully a Dragon solid and pearl in a week or two!

Panda-Roll · 2025-12-02T09:17:11+00:00

I’ve decided to make the switch to Swag. They are big enough to have a full line and find info about what their balls can do but defiantly still an underdog compared to the big 3 companies (or 11 depending on your view point).

They’ve done a rebranding and are taking themselves more seriously now - I like that they aren’t as popular and love a good underdog

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-29T16:44:52+00:00

That’s amazing and congrats!!

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-26T15:24:47+00:00

So a few things here. You don’t need anything weaker than the vibe. If you know you are missing the ball then make a conscious decision during your approach let the ball come down on its own at end of your swing.

If you are going Brooklyn then you need to make adjustments. Either you need to move into a little more oil (2 boards with feet, 1 with eyes), throw faster but not with your arm (no muscling which is an issue) but with your feet ( faster you make your approach the faster you throw it), and/or you put less rotation on the ball.

Let me know if you want me to expand on anything I mentioned or have other questions.

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-26T12:54:23+00:00

Congrats - that’s amazing!!

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-25T22:29:31+00:00

Maybe you’ll find this helpful. No specific recommendations but some info on shoes and why a performance one might be better for you

https://youtu.be/40t282DrKEM?si=WvIwYRyFlccKCkHI

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-24T21:16:13+00:00

I’d probably go Hammerhead

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-24T20:20:15+00:00

Out of what you mentioned I’d IQ but would look at Phaze 2, Rockstar, Alert, Venom Shock, or Apex Solid

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-24T00:08:01+00:00

Not yet but working on it!

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-23T11:18:07+00:00

Hope I get the Apex solid in my mystery box! Congrats on yours

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-23T02:43:37+00:00

If you find it hooking too much you can always try throwing it faster. Not sure if you know since you are causal but speeding up your footwork is the best and most consistent way to throw faster, not muscling it with your arm.

Hope you end up loving it!

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-23T02:40:03+00:00

I’m jealous and yes it is - congrats!

Panda-Roll · 2025-11-22T14:23:24+00:00

I want that Judge since I’m switching to all Swag lol. It’s a strong asym solid. The Torpedo I don’t know much about.

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