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Bowler’s Rant with Chris Beans

Ball reviews, industry interviews, and the unfiltered take on what is actually happening in the bowling world. Hosted by Chris “Beans”.

Over 240 episodes archived here, with new content dropping regularly.

By BowlersMart Team
Last reviewed: May 18, 2026

A Library of Bowling Knowledge

Years of reviews, interviews, and tech talk built up into one of the deepest free archives in the sport.

249

Episodes archived on BowlersMart

5+

Years of consistent, weekly content

All

Major bowling ball brands covered, no favorites

Pro

Tour interviews including Chris Barnes, Stu Williams, Tom Smallwood

What You Will Find on the Show

The Rant covers ground most channels skip. Three core formats keep showing up, episode after episode.

Ball Reviews

Honest, on-camera ball tests

New releases, comparison shoot-outs, and follow-up reviews after the ball has had real lane time. The reviews say what the ball actually does, not what the marketing copy hopes it does.

Industry Interviews

The people behind the gear

PBA tour pros, pro shop operators, ball designers, equipment company reps. Long-form conversations that go past press-release surface and into the real decisions that shape the sport.

Tech Talk

Layouts, surface, coverstock

The technical episodes that explain why two balls react differently and what to do about it. Pro shop level information delivered in plain language for any bowler trying to level up.

About the Host

Chris “Beans”

Host & Creator, Bowler’s Rant

Chris has spent years building Bowler’s Rant into one of the most reliable independent voices in bowling media. His reviews skip the marketing language, his interviews ask the questions most outlets will not, and his tech-focused episodes explain ball reaction in ways pro shop techs and weekend league bowlers can both use.

If you want to know how a ball actually plays before you spend the money, Beans is the first stop.

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Latest from The Rant

The most recent episodes, fresh out of the studio.

Roto Grip Optimum Idol Pearl | New Cover/Cover Combo | Perfect League Ball!
August 27, 2024

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Storm Summit Ascent | Symmetrical Solid With Proven R2S Cover
August 27, 2024

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Roto Grip X-Cell Announced! | Roto Grip Confirms Launch June 21 Before Bowl Expo! | AI Nucleus Core Snaps!
May 21, 2024

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Zen Re-Loaded Coming to USA? | 900 Global AI Mediate Core?? | Bowl Expo Launch???
May 21, 2024

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The Full Archive

Years of episodes, sorted by newest first. Use it as a reference library for any ball or topic you are researching.

Storm/Roto/900 Discontinued List | 10 Balls Removed From Lineup! | New Belmo Ball Coming?
May 21, 2024

Storm Journey Bowling Ball The Journey was strikingly crafted with the intent of offering [...]

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Storm Ion Pro | Benchmark Asym | New Core + Cover
May 21, 2024

As a large retailer in the field of bowling, BowlersMart boasts extensive knowledge and [...]

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Storm DNA Coil | Roto Grip Optimum Idol | Coming to USA | Belmo Ball Motion!
February 20, 2024

As a large retailer in the field of bowling, BowlersMart boasts extensive knowledge and [...]

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900 Global Xponent Pearl | Stroker & Cranker Styles | Pair With Eternity PI For 1-2 Punch!
February 20, 2024

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2000 Grit | Absolute Power | Summit Peak | Surface Adjustment Improves Reaction!
February 20, 2024

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Brunswick Releases: Ultimate Defender | Endeavor | Archetype Hybrid | Pure Madness
February 20, 2024

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Attention Star | Harsh Reality | Xponent Pearl | Roto/900 Winter Launch! | AI + New Cores!
January 5, 2024

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Storm Absolute Power | Summit Peak | Peak Is The Marvel Pearl Successor? | New 1-2 Punch?
January 5, 2024

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Unveiling Bowling’s Most Overused Terms
November 28, 2023

Hey there, bowling enthusiasts! Today, we’re delving into the world of bowling lingo and [...]

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Exciting New Bowling Ball Releases: 900 Global’s Sublime and Storm Bowling’s Bill Chrisman
November 21, 2023

If you’re a bowling enthusiast, you’ll be thrilled to hear about the new bowling [...]

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Unveiling the Storm Summit Pearl Bowling Ball: A Comprehensive Review
November 16, 2023

Hey there, bowling enthusiasts! If you’re eagerly waiting to get the lowdown on the [...]

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Track Theorem | Radical Zig Zag | DV8 Violent Collision | Winter Releases 2023 | New Cores/Covers!
November 15, 2023

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November 2023 USBC Approved List | New Summit? | New Hustles?
November 6, 2023

November 2023 USBC Approved List As a large retailer in the field of bowling, [...]

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Roto Grip Hustler Navy | Urethane Cover? | Outstanding Pin Up & Pin Down Ball Motion!
November 6, 2023

Roto Grip Hustler Navy – Urethane Coverstock As a large retailer in the field [...]

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Hammer Black Widow 2.0 Pearl | HK22 Aggression Overseas Now Hitting USA Market?
November 1, 2023

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C300 Piranha PowerCOR & Ebonite Big Time Special Edition | Winter 2023 Releases
October 20, 2023

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Roto Grip RST X-4 Squad | Belmo & Daria | Snappy Asym Solid? | Is This The Missing USA Release?
October 20, 2023

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Hammer NU Blue Hammer & Hazmat | Winter Releases 2024 | New Chemical Technology Packages!
October 20, 2023

As a large retailer in the field of bowling, BowlersMart boasts extensive knowledge and [...]

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Storm Journey | Pearl Cover? | Does Belmo Need To Make An Asymmetric Ball?
October 16, 2023

We’re excited to share our genuine insights and experiences with the one of the [...]

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Storm Marvel Blast | Missing Reaction From Storm Lineup? | Prelude To Summit Pearl?
October 16, 2023

Speculation About A Potential “Summit Pearl” Bowling Ball Storm Bowling has released the Marvel [...]

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Belmo VS Daria | Storm DNA Coil Match! | Updates On Coming To The USA!
October 6, 2023

As a large retailer in the field of bowling, BowlersMart boasts extensive knowledge and [...]

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Storm DNA Coil | Monster Ball Motion | Is This The Next Asym Pearl Coming To The USA From Storm?
October 6, 2023

As a large retailer in the field of bowling, BowlersMart boasts extensive knowledge and [...]

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October 2023 Discontinued Ball List! | Storm & 900 Global | Fan Favorites Go Bye-Bye!
October 6, 2023

Discontinued Bowling Balls From Storm and 900 Global October 2023 Discontinued Balls! Storm and [...]

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Roto Grip Magic Gem & TNT Infused | Winter 2023 Releases | Hybrid 1-2 Punch For Tournaments!
October 6, 2023

Attention all bowling enthusiasts! If you’re looking for the latest and greatest bowling ball [...]

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