Finally expanding my arsenal

[AlexNC]

Ordered a Storm IQ Tour from my local proshop after going back and forth. The IQ Tour also happened to be what the Storm Matchmaker lined me up with. Looking forward to having some fun with it. Gonna go ahead and have my fit/span checked at the same time, as I have been having some hand pain and skin irritation & swelling on the outside of my thumb at the joint (on the side - not the top). I had the thumb oval opened side to side a little bit last week, but it still seems like most of snugness on my thumbhole is coming from the sides and not top to bottom. I also know that a span that is a little short could cause this issue, but I will have my PSO have a look.

[vdubtx]

That is a good choice. Fits a lot of peoples games very well.

[fordman1]

I can not remember the last time I bought a new ball that didn't disappoint me. Seems like the 1st time I use them the are not what I expected. Such a disappointing feeling. Half later start working but few have ever been memorable. Cell, Nano, LT48, Burgundy Hammer and black
U-dot that is about it.

[JasonNJ]

I can not remember the last time I bought a new ball that didn't disappoint me. Seems like the 1st time I use them the are not what I expected. Such a disappointing feeling. Half later start working but few have ever been memorable. Cell, Nano, LT48, Burgundy Hammer and black
U-dot that is about it.

How do they disappoint you? I'm the opposite I love the new ball because the surface isn't worn yet, the motion of the new ball is usually awesome.

[vdubtx]

I have had my share of disappointing ball purchases. Generally for a ball to be disappointing to me, it has to not perform the way the manufacturer stated it would perform on specific conditions. Roto-Grip Uproar was touted as a medium/light oil ball so I got one for light oil conditions. The ball hooks more than my Hyper Cell on even Medium/Heavy conditions.

Had it re-drilled to tame it down and I just don't use it as it's too unpredictable. Just didn't fit my game for what I intended to use it for.

That's disappointing in that I spent $170 on essentially a paperweight. Actually more than $170, spent another $60 to get it plugged and re-drilled.

[fordman1]

I agree 100%. Darn shame.

[Jaescrub]

I thought about trying that ball. I got the crux and liked it the zero I have I used as a test dummy for surface changing ha ha

[AlexNC]

I have tried a Crux and it was fun to play around with, but probably not the best fit for my game.

[Jessiewoodard57]

My Roto Grip Hay Wire was disappointing until I resurfaced it to 3000 and added polish. At first I thought what's all the hub bub with this ball it's horrible but after following suggestions from members wow it's now my favorite ball.

[foreverincamo]

My Black Widow Legend was awful for the first 20 or so games. Couldn't get it to do much of anything. Once it got some wear it became a favorite go-to ball once the fresh had a game on it. My Brunswick Gold Rhino Vintage was awesome right out of the box. It shows that some balls need their surface altered to work for you.

[TVan]

I bought an Uproar this year to ball down to when conditions changed. I'm loving it right now and will like it even more once it gets more games on it and takes a bit. It hooks quite a bit right now but I can control it. I typically start with a Totally Defiant in one particular house and will ball down to the uproar. It has been a great combo for this house so far. There have been a few nights when it wasn't ideal, depending on where the rest of the guys are playing.

[larry mc]

good ball , let us know how it works out 4 u

[Tony]

Ordered a Storm IQ Tour from my local proshop after going back and forth. The IQ Tour also happened to be what the Storm Matchmaker lined me up with. Looking forward to having some fun with it. Gonna go ahead and have my fit/span checked at the same time, as I have been having some hand pain and skin irritation & swelling on the outside of my thumb at the joint (on the side - not the top). I had the thumb oval opened side to side a little bit last week, but it still seems like most of snugness on my thumbhole is coming from the sides and not top to bottom. I also know that a span that is a little short could cause this issue, but I will have my PSO have a look.

Nice ball, I play with several guys that love this ball!

[billf]

Glad you like it. The IQ Tour Edition was one of my favorite balls. I got my Tour, Uproar and a few others used. Won two here and one at the center's raffle. For awhile I stopped buying new due to disappointment. Then I learned how to interpret the specs and found a PSO that would GUARANTEE I loved a ball or he would drill up a different one for FREE. That's how my relationship with PBA50 pro Bob Kelly began at Golden Approach pro shop inside Capri Lanes in Kettering, Ohio

Since going to Bob I not only have learned even more about balls, layouts, drilling but have met a lot of good people in the industry either through Bob or Shannon.
Since February I purchased from him a Motiv Venom Shock, Motiv Octane, Motiv Venom Panic, Motiv Covert Revolt and Motiv Tag. Bought an Ebonite Cyclone online that we drilled RICO.
The Revolt I picked up and bowled our State tourney at his center. Out of the box and cashed. Is now my all time favorite ball.

[AlexNC]

My IQ Tour finally came in and I got it drilled yesterday. I ised it in league last night. Very clean and seamed to have some much energy left for the backend. Drilled pin-up (between middle and ring). Also had my span adjusted longer which was much more comfortable and ended up giving me more revs. I didnt have my other equipment plugged/redrilled to match as I wanted to see how I liked this fit first. I missed my plastic ball terribly. I was missing my right side spares all night. Tried to flatten out and break my wrist with the IQ, but I have grown accustomed to the plastic. I tried to throw it a couple of times, but after using the new span on the IQ, I couldn't help but squeeze on the shorter span of the plastic and couldn't get comfortable. I have a fem small changes I want my PSO to make to my slug and perhaps go up a size on the inserts in the new ball - but after I get things just right I'm gonna get my other stuff plugged and drilled to match. Either way, loved what I was getting from the IQ - should be a great ball for me.