New Storm Ball

[TonyInPortland]

The new Storm ball Fight just came out. Apparently it has a very large core. The place I bowl got 4 of them in, and sold them all on the first day they got them. According to what I have read, the ball is not a big-hooking ball. One guy shot 800 with his the first night. What is it about this ball that sets it apart from the rest of the pack? What is it that the big core is supposed to do? It is not a real expensive ball either, which surprised me, because all the guys waiting for it were very eager to get it. I was expecting a real expensive price point.

[Timmyb]

Very late breaking ball, with a huge RG (2.62). I'm going to order mine today. That big a** core should also result in Mack truck-like hitting power.

[Amyers]

From what I have heard from a few people who have gotten one is the ball retains it tilt and hooks longer than most other balls should be a great ball for those that don't have a lot of hand and the ball tends to roll out on them.

[rocketman1964]

Guy on the other team bowled with a Fight last night that he just drilled up, 211, 279, 279 for a 769. Not bad for right out of the box.

[larry mc]

cant wait 2 get 1 , this ball looks great from what ive sen

[Jessiewoodard57]

I wanted a Fight but my PSO talked me out of it. The houses I bowl do not have the oil needed to utilize the ball. Instead he sold me a Phase for pretty much the same price (I buy a lot from him so I got a real good discount). He warned me that the ball would not hook a lot the first few days I used it but once the polish started to ware off it would surprise me. It took about 3 games the wow love this ball.

[JasonNJ]

I wanted a Fight but my PSO talked me out of it. The houses I bowl do not have the oil needed to utilize the ball. Instead he sold me a Phase for pretty much the same price (I buy a lot from him so I got a real good discount). He warned me that the ball would not hook a lot the first few days I used it but once the polish started to ware off it would surprise me. It took about 3 games the wow love this ball.

How does the Phaze compare to your Haywire?

[Jessiewoodard57]

Sorry but I could not give a fair assessment because my haywire has been sanded and polished to a 3000 surface.

[Jessiewoodard57]

Also I have not used the Phase on AMF lanes as I have the haywire and the Haywire has only seen AMF lanes.

[Jessiewoodard57]

Tonight I used the Phase for 3 games on the current house lanes and was surprised to see it come back on shots I just knew I was too wide right. Granted I would leave a single pin but the alternative of being in the right channel was not as appealing. Pretty pleased with this ball so far.

[jab5325]

The new Storm intrigues me.

With its high RG/large core/symmetrical properties......what is the advantage of going that route, or going with an asymmetric with a high RG? Or is it the same?

I'm looking for a ball that goes long, with a very angular motion.

[Amyers]

The new Storm intrigues me.

With its high RG/large core/symmetrical properties......what is the advantage of going that route, or going with an asymmetric with a high RG? Or is it the same?

I'm looking for a ball that goes long, with a very angular motion.

The fight is more balanced in it's OOB finish it's not skid flip and it's not a huge hooking ball. It's really more of an bench mark ball. You could take it down to 1000 grit and polish it I'm sure that would add more backend especially with the right drilling. If your looking for something to really move on the back though you would be better off picking something with a little lower differential.

[jab5325]

The fight is more balanced in it's OOB finish it's not skid flip and it's not a huge hooking ball. It's really more of an bench mark ball. You could take it down to 1000 grit and polish it I'm sure that would add more backend especially with the right drilling. If your looking for something to really move on the back though you would be better off picking something with a little lower differential.

Makes sense--thanks Amyers.

I'm looking for something to go long and make a U-turn for certain oil patterns. I have the Saw Blade polished and drilled pin down and while it certainly has more snap than my other equipment.....it's not as much as I've seen from some other balls under the right configuration (particularly the Storm Crux series and Hammer Black Widow series).

[Amyers]

Makes sense--thanks Amyers.

I'm looking for something to go long and make a U-turn for certain oil patterns. I have the Saw Blade polished and drilled pin down and while it certainly has more snap than my other equipment.....it's not as much as I've seen from some other balls under the right configuration (particularly the Storm Crux series and Hammer Black Widow series).

On the more asymmetric side:

RG Hyper Cell Skid
Storm Crux Pearl
Brunswick Ultimate Nirvana (like this one)

On the slightly asymmetrical side:
Hammer Black Widow Red Legend
Brunswick Mastermind Braniac
RG Eternal Cell

On the Symmetrical side its harder:
Storm Hyroad Pearl
Hammer Arson High Flare Pearl
I have a buddy throwing a polished Radical Ridiculous that's pretty awesome.

Just depends on where you want to play If you want to move in and wheel go with the first group, if you want to play more tweener the second group, if you want to stay in the track the last group.

[larry mc]

radical primo has a good snap 2 it

[JasonNJ]

I just ordered my Fight. I can't wait to try it.