I love mine, I got it recommended to me by my high school coach. I got to also pick mine up at my favorite bowling alley 3 hours away and had a great time. I’ll begin bowling my second year in October but you can bet I’ll be bowling every Friday haha, hope I’ll get to see more improvements again.
I’m a new bowler and a 2 hander. I have been using the hyroad as my first ball and it’s a blast to watch the pins shatter and scatter. I opened up with 7 strikes last week and then blew it for a 235. Choke!!! I’ve been watching your channel to learn how balls move down the lanes and trying to figure what my next ball will be. I just got a storm Ice because 10 pins have been my nemesis.
Good luck with the ten pin, I also just began bowling too. I gotta say my problem right now is gaining speed but I’ll just work on getting a better approach.
My 300 ball. Even though mine is old and beat up I still use it as my backup plan. I usually straighten out with it and drop it straighter between arrows 1-2 and watch it crush the back end.
Have the Hy-Road pearl and I love this ball. Very high track high revs and this ball I can just wail on and it doesnt over react for me. When I get left I can slow my speed a pinch and it goes. My only issue is if the pattern dictates a straighter line it's a pinch over under.
Its like you are getting analytics from google because I have been searching for recent stuff on the hy-road. Great video......now I have to order one.
Likely were playing too deep, with that high of an RG, you really need a big rev rate to swing much of the lane with it, it's the perfect 2nd/3rd arrow ball though.
Luke Rosdahl i actually tried playing as far right as 1st arrow. And my rev rate is approach 500 so no issues there. Probably a bad ball/bowler matchup
As for me I have nowhere near those revs and I do like to stay right when I can. I might have just been rolling it like garbage those days, and the DV8 Diva I got around the same time helped mask my flaws better. I've been enjoying my Hyroad X which makes me think a Hyroad or maybe HRP would make a nice snappier option. X is butter for me.
this seems to be more cleaner in the front and a smoother reaction compared to the fireroad, their is a reason the hyroad is still going after so many years, i might switch the fireroad for the hyroad. or maybe try the phaze 3
The Fire Road is actually a fair bit stronger, or I seem to remember the core at least being a lot stronger. The Hyroad is just that perfect blend of everything. It looks good, smells good, is punchy but controllable and just has the right amount of hook for most people on every day league conditions.
@@LukeRosdahl yeah the core is the same as the crossroadmy question was I wonder what the difference is between the high road in the fire road because the fire road is no longer selling but the hyroad is, I just don't not sure, like my fire road it hits hard in is good on entry angles and I could be left or right about it. But I've really thought about upgrading to the phase 3 because it has that kick right when it hits the friction. Mainly for medium oil only. as I have the electrify hybrid for the more dryer conditions
@@FSUSean2112 Ok yeah, in that case I think you're onto the right ball then. And I'm not sure why it was the Hyroad specifically, most balls just get discontinued, but it's just been popular. As long as it keeps selling, they'll keep making it.
@@LukeRosdahl I've been bowling for 18 years but I'm always interested in more knowledge and everythingI watched a video last night where it's a big misconception wear when you watch the ball down the lane it's usually people watch it from left to right instead you should watch it from front to back I did not know that and I'm noticing a difference between stronger and weaker and it's helping a lot. But back to the ballsfour medium oil I'm really considering upgrading to the the high road from the fire road or going with the phase three cuz of course the colors are really cool in the balls smells great but that kick is what I really like it's pretty strong and stays on that right side.
My coach convinced me to go to a 15# Parallax and it has been a better fit for me on league night than my old 14# Hyroad. Now I'm considering a 15# Hyroad as a transition ball. I miss it for sure. Also considering the new IQ TNP. Would love your thoughts. Thanks Luke. I'm a 55yr old speed dominant player but am finally developing more revs through more relaxed hand at release
I'm picking up a Hy-road tomorrow. With my Surge, I've been rolling a board or two from the far right arrow. So, with the Hy-road, I should roll at a slight angle toward the second arrow right of center?
There's really no way to tell, you'll have to get out there and throw it and adjust based on how it reacts. There are so many variables in bowling that even the pros have to go through an adjustment process every time they go out and bowl. They have to take a ball they're familiar with, throw it and see how it reacts, then adjust to what it's doing or change to different balls. You'll just have to start where you think you should start and adjust based on the ball reaction.
Stupid question, but... is there some kind of meaning with this name? Or is it really just that they threw a hybrid cover on a ball and thought that Hy-Road sounded like a good dad pun?
Lol yes that’s exactly what they did, BUT it also sounds like “high road,” as in taking the high road of course, so it’s a dual pun, not just of the dad joke variety. They still remind the staff regularly to take the “Hy-Road” in tough or tense exchanges or interactions . .
i bowled with the hyroad earlier today and it was nice to see and go down the lane, i can starting all the way right on 6 or 7 board but later on it started reading early so i moved over to 12 and 13 and it was fine and smooth didnt over hook or overreact, i did go too much right on a few but it was still controllable. i liked that alot. but i did the layout where the pin is above my index finger, i wanted to do 4x4x2 but one of the pro shop guys that drilled the ball said it kinda doesnt matter what company layouts you do its kinda the same, the 4x4x2 was strong entry angle and high flare and the ball really did turn but my question is, is the pin up layout above the index finger give me high flare or good entry, cause the ball didnt seem to have the diagonal entry i wanted it just turned down lane late and hit the pocket, it was fine but what would the pin up be? more length and later reaction or something else. im rolling the ball at 15mph and my rev rate is 400
Find Storm's "pin buffer layout system" videos, there's 3 to watch and they'll explain everything you want to know about layouts better than I can here. The Hyroad is kind of built to go long already, and when it comes to layouts, layouts are based on how you throw the ball, so pin above the middle finger might be a different layout for you than it is for someone else, so the layout numbers are what matter.
Hi Luke, I Got the Phaze 2, Astrophysix, Winner Pearl. Would this OG HyRoad be a good addition? If so, how should I perceive it? As a step down from the Winner Pearl or are those 2 too similar?
Yes, just for different conditions. Idol Pro will handle heavier volumes, while the Hyroad will handle more medium conditions. Idol Pro is earlier and smoother, Hyroad is longer and quicker, but both are benchmark type reactions.
Hi Luke- love the videos. I currently own a marvel pearl and thinking about adding a Hy road X to my collection. my style is more of a cranker. Is there a major difference between the 2 balls?
Yeah, there's a pretty huge one. Marvel Pearl core is a lot stronger, so it's going to be earlier and smoother, the X will go further down the lane and be a lot sharper on the backend. Pretty good compliments though, they have similar shapes, pretty round, the X just fits its shape into a much shorter window.
@@LukeRosdahl What would be your personal recommendation for a step down from the Zen? I’m a tweener. Similar to your lefty roll. 300rpm, 15ish mph. 2nd and 3rd arrow player.
@@ChrisUlrich Before yesterday, I would have said the Spectre, now I'm not really sure. The Wolverine is too close to the Hyroad, the P4 and P3 are too close to the Zen, the Spectre was kind of perfectly in between them. The Trend 2 I think is the only thing that truly fits right between a Zen and a Hyroad.
@@ChrisUlrich It depends on too many things to say, it might be more or less than that depending on the conditions, where you're playing at to begin with, the lane surface, etc.
I’m a lefty with way too much hand and can’t get comfortable trying to take hand out. Would buying this ball and drilling it straight up for a straighter line work?
Probably. I have a LOT of lefty content coming soon, and I'm the same way, I have way too much hand for the left side of the lane. A Pro Motion actually wouldn't be a bad idea either, once you get 20-30 games and some shine on it, it's like high powered urethane. I'm really looking forward to getting some games on the one I just drilled, it already looks good now. Go check out my Axiom vs Pro Motion video and see what I mean, I think that might be an option too.
Hey Luke, Looking to build my arsenal. I have the Phaze 2 and need something for lane break down for league play. I would like something to go longer down the lane. Would you recommend the Hy-Road or the IQ emerald?
Can't ever go wrong with an OG Hyroad. I've found that my P2 and Idol Pearl combo has been really good, but Idol Pearl is still a little strong for true burn or breakdown, so the Hyroad would be more of a solid step down.
My hyroad doesn’t really hook that much anymore and I’ve tried resurfacing but that only works for about 10 games. Should I stick it on the shelf and get a new one or should I keep resurfacing or risk it and bake it?
im really thinking about it cause i have no idea that they were still selling that ball cause it came out over 10 years ago, ive got the fireroad cause of the really nice antry angles with it but i really like the smoother reaction from the hyroad but also the phaze 3. ive got the electrify hybrid for the medium to dry lanes but looking for something to possibly replace my fireroad but ill keep watching some vids.
About 450ish most of the time, I get down to about 375-400 from straighter and can almost reach 500 if I'm really ramming on it from deeper, but it stays around 425-450 most comfortably.
One of the best ball instruction videos I have seen. Thanks man.
I got this ball for Christmas this year, and I just want to keep bowling. Instead, I'm watching videos of bowling to feed my addiction to it.
Haaaaaa!
Absolutely, love this ball. My RST X1 was in the PS, took this out, resurfaced it, and been using it exclusively. Would like to add another.
I love mine, I got it recommended to me by my high school coach. I got to also pick mine up at my favorite bowling alley 3 hours away and had a great time. I’ll begin bowling my second year in October but you can bet I’ll be bowling every Friday haha, hope I’ll get to see more improvements again.
Knew this ball was one of the greatest ever made even when I was in kids Saturday league bowling 10+ years ago🔥🔥
I’m a new bowler and a 2 hander. I have been using the hyroad as my first ball and it’s a blast to watch the pins shatter and scatter. I opened up with 7 strikes last week and then blew it for a 235. Choke!!! I’ve been watching your channel to learn how balls move down the lanes and trying to figure what my next ball will be. I just got a storm Ice because 10 pins have been my nemesis.
Good luck with the ten pin, I also just began bowling too. I gotta say my problem right now is gaining speed but I’ll just work on getting a better approach.
My 300 ball. Even though mine is old and beat up I still use it as my backup plan. I usually straighten out with it and drop it straighter between arrows 1-2 and watch it crush the back end.
Love the hyroad. First reacitve ball I got. (2 weeks ago) 😁
Have the Hy-Road pearl and I love this ball. Very high track high revs and this ball I can just wail on and it doesnt over react for me. When I get left I can slow my speed a pinch and it goes. My only issue is if the pattern dictates a straighter line it's a pinch over under.
I can't be the only one to notice the deck light shut off at 1:27 lol
The pins had enough lol, they didn't want to play any more . .
I just got my hy road in May It a good ball for what it's designed to do I love it, I'm going to get the hy road x for a good arsenal 😈!
I just bought one, I can't wait to get it down the lane this Thursday 🤪
How is it?
Thinking I need to add this to the bag LOL
Love the pearl. Shot 267 with it last night. I was perfect through 7.
real nice i was pre bowling today and got 243 and 236
Its like you are getting analytics from google because I have been searching for recent stuff on the hy-road. Great video......now I have to order one.
Hugh Janis Lol just a coincidence, been working on my In Depth videos for over a month now
I never matched up with the hyroad. Never knew what it was going to do the last 15 feet. It was either go straight or hook past the headpin
Same, I called it “Y-shape”. Thinking I should try another one lol.
Likely were playing too deep, with that high of an RG, you really need a big rev rate to swing much of the lane with it, it's the perfect 2nd/3rd arrow ball though.
Luke Rosdahl i actually tried playing as far right as 1st arrow. And my rev rate is approach 500 so no issues there. Probably a bad ball/bowler matchup
@@RRBuilder611 Probably, it happens. Jeff Richgels pretty famously doesn't get along with either the Hyroad or the IQ Tour
As for me I have nowhere near those revs and I do like to stay right when I can. I might have just been rolling it like garbage those days, and the DV8 Diva I got around the same time helped mask my flaws better. I've been enjoying my Hyroad X which makes me think a Hyroad or maybe HRP would make a nice snappier option. X is butter for me.
this seems to be more cleaner in the front and a smoother reaction compared to the fireroad, their is a reason the hyroad is still going after so many years, i might switch the fireroad for the hyroad. or maybe try the phaze 3
The Fire Road is actually a fair bit stronger, or I seem to remember the core at least being a lot stronger. The Hyroad is just that perfect blend of everything. It looks good, smells good, is punchy but controllable and just has the right amount of hook for most people on every day league conditions.
@@LukeRosdahl yeah the core is the same as the crossroadmy question was I wonder what the difference is between the high road in the fire road because the fire road is no longer selling but the hyroad is, I just don't not sure, like my fire road it hits hard in is good on entry angles and I could be left or right about it. But I've really thought about upgrading to the phase 3 because it has that kick right when it hits the friction. Mainly for medium oil only. as I have the electrify hybrid for the more dryer conditions
@@FSUSean2112 Ok yeah, in that case I think you're onto the right ball then. And I'm not sure why it was the Hyroad specifically, most balls just get discontinued, but it's just been popular. As long as it keeps selling, they'll keep making it.
@@LukeRosdahl I've been bowling for 18 years but I'm always interested in more knowledge and everythingI watched a video last night where it's a big misconception wear when you watch the ball down the lane it's usually people watch it from left to right instead you should watch it from front to back I did not know that and I'm noticing a difference between stronger and weaker and it's helping a lot. But back to the ballsfour medium oil I'm really considering upgrading to the the high road from the fire road or going with the phase three cuz of course the colors are really cool in the balls smells great but that kick is what I really like it's pretty strong and stays on that right side.
My coach convinced me to go to a 15# Parallax and it has been a better fit for me on league night than my old 14# Hyroad. Now I'm considering a 15# Hyroad as a transition ball. I miss it for sure. Also considering the new IQ TNP. Would love your thoughts. Thanks Luke. I'm a 55yr old speed dominant player but am finally developing more revs through more relaxed hand at release
If you liked the Hyroad, I'd say definitely go that direction first since it's something you already know and are comfortable with.
@@LukeRosdahl Thanks! Yeah. There's a reason it's still around 😁 I think I will
Honestly, the Vertigo and the Virtual Gravity should have birthdays, too.
And the Prodigy lol . . this list could go for a while lol . .
@@LukeRosdahl For sure. So many balls were cancelled, while the HyRoad still gets made? It's strange.
Dude the vertigo is fricken awesome still throwing mine after 15 years and still scoring big with it.
Is the hyroad a good step up from an entry-level ball? (Entry level such as a Brunswick Rhino or Storm Tropical Surge)
Yeah definitely, that's exactly what it is actually
I'm picking up a Hy-road tomorrow. With my Surge, I've been rolling a board or two from the far right arrow.
So, with the Hy-road, I should roll at a slight angle toward the second arrow right of center?
There's really no way to tell, you'll have to get out there and throw it and adjust based on how it reacts. There are so many variables in bowling that even the pros have to go through an adjustment process every time they go out and bowl. They have to take a ball they're familiar with, throw it and see how it reacts, then adjust to what it's doing or change to different balls. You'll just have to start where you think you should start and adjust based on the ball reaction.
Thank-you, my brother. As much as I'd love to have it on league night, I should probably be patient and wait until I can practice by myself.
Stupid question, but... is there some kind of meaning with this name? Or is it really just that they threw a hybrid cover on a ball and thought that Hy-Road sounded like a good dad pun?
Lol yes that’s exactly what they did, BUT it also sounds like “high road,” as in taking the high road of course, so it’s a dual pun, not just of the dad joke variety. They still remind the staff regularly to take the “Hy-Road” in tough or tense exchanges or interactions . .
Great vid!!!
Luke, I am your father.
what is the drilling layout for this hy-road?
I can't remember . . I'm pretty sure it was a 5" pin up though . .
i bowled with the hyroad earlier today and it was nice to see and go down the lane, i can starting all the way right on 6 or 7 board but later on it started reading early so i moved over to 12 and 13 and it was fine and smooth didnt over hook or overreact, i did go too much right on a few but it was still controllable. i liked that alot. but i did the layout where the pin is above my index finger, i wanted to do 4x4x2 but one of the pro shop guys that drilled the ball said it kinda doesnt matter what company layouts you do its kinda the same, the 4x4x2 was strong entry angle and high flare and the ball really did turn but my question is, is the pin up layout above the index finger give me high flare or good entry, cause the ball didnt seem to have the diagonal entry i wanted it just turned down lane late and hit the pocket, it was fine but what would the pin up be? more length and later reaction or something else. im rolling the ball at 15mph and my rev rate is 400
Find Storm's "pin buffer layout system" videos, there's 3 to watch and they'll explain everything you want to know about layouts better than I can here. The Hyroad is kind of built to go long already, and when it comes to layouts, layouts are based on how you throw the ball, so pin above the middle finger might be a different layout for you than it is for someone else, so the layout numbers are what matter.
@@LukeRosdahl okay I'll try to look up that video or look up an article for that
Hi Luke,
I Got the Phaze 2, Astrophysix, Winner Pearl. Would this OG HyRoad be a good addition? If so, how should I perceive it? As a step down from the Winner Pearl or are those 2 too similar?
Really depends on how it reacts for you, I could see it being a step down OR up from the Winner Pearl depending on the situation and conditions.
Too bad the hyroad core is way different from 14lbs .37 Diff and 15lbs .46 diff. Can be same ball but way different reactions
William Mai - do you have the #14?
Yeah, the core specs for different weights are definitely all over the place.
Yes
William Mai how did it work for you?
How does the Idol Pro compare compared to the Hy-Road? Similar benchmark tendencies? Btw, loving the in-depth reviews--keep 'em going!
Yes, just for different conditions. Idol Pro will handle heavier volumes, while the Hyroad will handle more medium conditions. Idol Pro is earlier and smoother, Hyroad is longer and quicker, but both are benchmark type reactions.
Hi Luke- love the videos. I currently own a marvel pearl and thinking about adding a Hy road X to my collection. my style is more of a cranker. Is there a major difference between the 2 balls?
Yeah, there's a pretty huge one. Marvel Pearl core is a lot stronger, so it's going to be earlier and smoother, the X will go further down the lane and be a lot sharper on the backend. Pretty good compliments though, they have similar shapes, pretty round, the X just fits its shape into a much shorter window.
Crux prime all road hyroad good 3 ball arsenal
Do you think I can go into this from the Zen on a burning up league pattern?
When the Zen starts to lose its pop, can I go into this?
It's a pretty big step down, but yeah this would definitely be something to look at.
@@LukeRosdahl What would be your personal recommendation for a step down from the Zen?
I’m a tweener. Similar to your lefty roll. 300rpm, 15ish mph. 2nd and 3rd arrow player.
@@ChrisUlrich Before yesterday, I would have said the Spectre, now I'm not really sure. The Wolverine is too close to the Hyroad, the P4 and P3 are too close to the Zen, the Spectre was kind of perfectly in between them. The Trend 2 I think is the only thing that truly fits right between a Zen and a Hyroad.
@@LukeRosdahl Trend 2 huh… maybe I’ll have to grab one of those.
So you think a 2/1 or 3/2 move is needed when going from Zén to HyRoad?
@@ChrisUlrich It depends on too many things to say, it might be more or less than that depending on the conditions, where you're playing at to begin with, the lane surface, etc.
I’m a lefty with way too much hand and can’t get comfortable trying to take hand out. Would buying this ball and drilling it straight up for a straighter line work?
Probably. I have a LOT of lefty content coming soon, and I'm the same way, I have way too much hand for the left side of the lane. A Pro Motion actually wouldn't be a bad idea either, once you get 20-30 games and some shine on it, it's like high powered urethane. I'm really looking forward to getting some games on the one I just drilled, it already looks good now. Go check out my Axiom vs Pro Motion video and see what I mean, I think that might be an option too.
Luke Rosdahl Awesome man will do. I appreciate you!
Hey Luke,
Looking to build my arsenal. I have the Phaze 2 and need something for lane break down for league play. I would like something to go longer down the lane. Would you recommend the Hy-Road or the IQ emerald?
Can't ever go wrong with an OG Hyroad. I've found that my P2 and Idol Pearl combo has been really good, but Idol Pearl is still a little strong for true burn or breakdown, so the Hyroad would be more of a solid step down.
Luke Rosdahl Would a trio of P2, Idol Pearl, and OG Hyroad be a reasonable 3 ball setup? Any potential drawbacks? Thanks.
My hyroad doesn’t really hook that much anymore and I’ve tried resurfacing but that only works for about 10 games. Should I stick it on the shelf and get a new one or should I keep resurfacing or risk it and bake it?
I wish mine hooked less... mine is a monster. Hopefully, with more games mine will tame down.
Is it still worth getting a HyRoad?
Yup, that's why they're still making them!
@@LukeRosdahl is a hyroad nano a benchmark? Can i put it in my 3 spot?
im really thinking about it cause i have no idea that they were still selling that ball cause it came out over 10 years ago, ive got the fireroad cause of the really nice antry angles with it but i really like the smoother reaction from the hyroad but also the phaze 3. ive got the electrify hybrid for the medium to dry lanes but looking for something to possibly replace my fireroad but ill keep watching some vids.
Hey, Luke! What is your revrate?
About 450ish most of the time, I get down to about 375-400 from straighter and can almost reach 500 if I'm really ramming on it from deeper, but it stays around 425-450 most comfortably.
Luke Rosdahl, I see, thank you for the reply!
Are the Dexter sst 6 silvers a good shoe?
Also whats. A good bowling christmas gift?
@C-Bomb sweet
Dexters are pretty good across the board, no worries there. I'd definitely go for the ones with the BOA lace system though
@@LukeRosdahl How can I get to slow my feet down a little bit more
I never thought I'd be one of these people but FIRST!!
What fulfillment did your life gain by leaving this comment here
I don’t know but it made me pretty happy lol
chris russ the same question goes for you.
Doesn’t hit that hard.
Looks pretty ok to me lol.