Contest Apr 4, 2016 to Apr 10, 2016 - Storm Phaze

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We are giving away a Storm Phaze to a random poster from Apr 4, 2016 through Apr 10, 2016.

== General Giveaway Rules

Every post made on BowlingBoards during the dates listed above will be considered an entry. Drawing will be done the first business day following the contest period. Winner will be contacted via email and through BowlingBoards.com. Contest winners will receive Free Shipping within the contiguous US. Winners from other locations are eligible to win but will be responsible for actual shipping costs to their location.

BowlingBoards is a moderated site and reserves the right to delete any post deemed illegitimate, automatic, or just plain off topic.

The goal of BowlingBoards is to bring more people into our community. Participate in the conversations happening here. And while you are at it, you will be earning entries into our drawing.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! -- We reserve the right to redraw a winner if the winning post is not of quality content. Quality content is at the sole discretion of the BowlingBoards.com administrators. This means that one word posts will not qualify. Repeating what someone else has said does not qualify.

Just participate in the conversation instead of "trying to win" a drawing. The more you participate, the better your chances.

[bowl1820]

In for the win. of another Storm magic marble.

[wannabepro]

In for the win. of another Storm magic marble.

It's Storm Phaze not magic marble. Where did you get that from?

[bowl1820]

It's Storm Phaze not magic marble. Where did you get that from?

Their all magic marbles.

[wannabepro]

Their all magic marbles.

I guess I just have the skills and not the knowledge my friend.

[ep1977]

This is the ball I really want in my bag.

[wannabepro]

This is the ball I really want in my bag.

What kind of style do you throw? Judging from the review I saw you would have to be a tweener in order to get that ball to drive. I suppose a cranker could make it work.

[NewToBowling]

I want to use this ball to pick up chicks

[JJbech81]

This would be a good first storm ball to add to my bag. I'm just starting to switch over from Motiv and I could use a ball like this......

[Blacksox1]

Good luck to all board members :)

[Mike White]

Good luck to all board members :)

Is it the board's turn to win?

[Tony]

I am hoping it's my turn to win this great looking ball!

[Tony]

I want to use this ball to pick up chicks

Good luck with that ! Let us know if it works .....

[Timmyb]

This would be the perfect companion to my Fight. I want this bad!

[JasonNJ]

I love the colors on this ball. I would love to get this.

[foreverincamo]

Ball looks like a giant Willy Wonka Jaw Breaker.

[wannabepro]

This would be a good first storm ball to add to my bag. I'm just starting to switch over from Motiv and I could use a ball like this......

Storm has always worked for me. I think they are reliable if nothing else.

[Mike White]

Ball looks like a giant Willy Wonka Jaw Breaker.

An everlasting gobstopper?

[Chrisreq]

Never owned a storm ball, would love this. Love the color.

[dachaukid]

Wife had a Storm

[Blomer]

Would love to get this ball. HOOK ME UP!

[pin-crusher10]

Never owned a storm ball, would love this. Love the color.
This definitely has a cool color scheme

[pin-crusher10]

An everlasting gobstopper? Never thought of it like that but it does look like it that

[pin-crusher10]

This would be the perfect companion to my Fight. I want this bad!
So you can phaze the pins out and fight threw the rest

[shadd]

Is it the board's turn to win?

Yes, always yes!

1 caveat...unless I'm the facebooker that wins haha

[Jessiewoodard57]

I bought the Phaze a few months back and love the ball. I find myself using it in the 3rd game after my Haywire no longer gets the job done.

[Amyers]

put me down I like the colors if nothing else.

[manke]

I want it!!

[AlexNC]

Mr brother has one and seems to work fairly well for him. I noticed that Storm also had a ball added to the USBC approved list for a Dark Phaze -added 3/31/16- could be interesting if it comes to fruition.

[wannabepro]

Mr brother has one and seems to work fairly well for him. I noticed that Storm also had a ball added to the USBC approved list for a Dark Phaze -added 3/31/16- could be interesting if it comes to fruition.

With a name like I would hope it would be super aggressive.

[foreverincamo]

Is this the ball everyone was showing how tacky the surface is by "palming" it?

[bowl1820]

I don't know about everyone, but theres a video on facebook of Chad McLean of storm picking up a undrilled 16lb. Phaze with one hand just gripping it.

https://www.facebook.com/StormisBowling/videos/1029532780439958/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEHX0yVjxFY

[Blomer]

I'll take two! HOOK ME UP!

[wannabepro]

Mr brother has one and seems to work fairly well for him. I noticed that Storm also had a ball added to the USBC approved list for a Dark Phaze -added 3/31/16- could be interesting if it comes to fruition.

That is something I hate about bowling tournaments where people with contracts show up. I mean I won the last one I was in but even then they were throwing bowling balls that were not available to the general public. Which in my opinion should not be allowed. I'm throwing equipment that is at least 4 years old and used when I got it. So besides me, how is it fair for the millions of us that can't afford new equipment? I have seen thousands of these people throw and they hardly have any real skill. They throw high and carry because of their rev, power, and the bowling ball being high performance. If they didn't have that where would they be? Nowhere.

[Mike White]

That is something I hate about bowling tournaments where people with contracts show up. I mean I won the last one I was in but even then they were throwing bowling balls that were not available to the general public. Which in my opinion should not be allowed. I'm throwing equipment that is at least 4 years old and used when I got it. So besides me, how is it fair for the millions of us that can't afford new equipment? I have seen thousands of these people throw and they hardly have any real skill. They throw high and carry because of their rev, power, and the bowling ball being high performance. If they didn't have that where would they be? Nowhere.

A ball has to fit your game.

The latest "greatest" thing isn't necessarily the best for you.

It's like what is the best size shoe... Is size 15 better than size 8.

It all depends on you (or your foot).

[Amyers]

That is something I hate about bowling tournaments where people with contracts show up. I mean I won the last one I was in but even then they were throwing bowling balls that were not available to the general public. Which in my opinion should not be allowed. I'm throwing equipment that is at least 4 years old and used when I got it. So besides me, how is it fair for the millions of us that can't afford new equipment? I have seen thousands of these people throw and they hardly have any real skill. They throw high and carry because of their rev, power, and the bowling ball being high performance. If they didn't have that where would they be? Nowhere.

You don't win a tournament because of a new fangaled ball. If you won you won because you made better shots, adjusted better, and had equipment that matched the conditions. If you lose you lose for the same reasons.

If you really think the equipment matters how much of your winnings did you reinvest in newer equipment?

[Timmyb]

I'm going to say this says less about the surface, and more about "holy s**t, how freakin' strong are this guys hands?!"



I don't know about everyone, but theres a video on facebook of Chad McLean of storm picking up a undrilled 16lb. Phaze with one hand just gripping it.

https://www.facebook.com/StormisBowling/videos/1029532780439958/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEHX0yVjxFY

[wannabepro]

I had a thousand word essay typed(I counted) but I decided to just sum it up with this. I have seen the difference and I know and understand the difference. I'm not on contract or anything but i'm good enough to know better. Anybody with a 180 and above can tell at least in my place what a difference it makes. I'm sorry if I seem cocky or rude that is not my intention at all because i'm not like that it is just text so it is hard to tell without context clues. Anyway, there is basic proof on why a high end ball can carry when low tier equipment won't under the worst circumstances. I used the money to put towards life things like i'm sure you understand. It's really hard because i'm just venturing out into the world on my own. I'm sure you get it. The last two bowling balls I got were a gift from USBC from 2013 with their 60$ certificate which I got a Ebonite Hook. I got a used ball as a gift from my folks which costs 40$ which was a Brunswick Mastermind Genius(I owe everything to this ball). Which was 2 years ago now and I never had the money to get it re-drilled. Also I don't think it should be banned but when they go to a rinky dink bowling ally it is unfair because who do they think there bowling against?

[wannabepro]

I'm going to say this says less about the surface, and more about "holy s**t, how freakin' strong are this guys hands?!"

I agree. I'm Bicep strong but my grip is eh. I can palm a ball but I could never hold it for that long.

[atravis149]

Looks like an awesome ball!

[goldenwave77]

If you win the ball drawing, do you get to pick the weight of it?!

[Tony]

If you win the ball drawing, do you get to pick the weight of it?!

yes, I think they make 12 through 16 lb with this ball

[Amyers]

I had a thousand word essay typed(I counted) but I decided to just sum it up with this. I have seen the difference and I know and understand the difference. I'm not on contract or anything but i'm good enough to know better. Anybody with a 180 and above can tell at least in my place what a difference it makes. I'm sorry if I seem cocky or rude that is not my intention at all because i'm not like that it is just text so it is hard to tell without context clues. Anyway, there is basic proof on why a high end ball can carry when low tier equipment won't under the worst circumstances. I used the money to put towards life things like i'm sure you understand. It's really hard because i'm just venturing out into the world on my own. I'm sure you get it. The last two bowling balls I got were a gift from USBC from 2013 with their 60$ certificate which I got a Ebonite Hook. I got a used ball as a gift from my folks which costs 40$ which was a Brunswick Mastermind Genius(I owe everything to this ball). Which was 2 years ago now and I never had the money to get it re-drilled. Also I don't think it should be banned but when they go to a rinky dink bowling ally it is unfair because who do they think there bowling against?

I understand your feelings I really do. Growing up a new ball was about $140 drilled I mowed grass and did yard work to make enough money to have what I wanted. I also gave this sport up for 20 years because I wasn't in a financial position to participate. Providing for yourself has to take precedent over a hobby and I can see some frustration on your part when your doing all you can do but I will say I've bowled with and currently bowl against staffers from various companies, Senior PBA players, and WPBA players on leagues on a regular basis. A couple of them have been hacks but most of them have been amazingly talented bowlers who have shared their knowledge and have allowed me to test out their equipment with nothing but a smile on their face.

It saddens me to hear from some of those bowlers about the reactions they get when trying to bowl in a local league or tournament and I see some of the things posted on facebook about those type of bowlers participating in an event. Very few bowlers participate because they think they are going to make money at it and those that do learn the lesson quickly that they will not. They participate because they love the game just as you do. Maybe the ones you have bowled against have been different than the ones I have but maybe it's your attitude towards it that is coloring your perception of it too. Your name is Wannabepro this isn't a pro attitude thinking others have an advantage over you due to equipment or rev rates. I can tell you those staff contracts and pro contracts aren't easy to get. Those bowlers have put in a lot of work to get to where they are at. If your rev rate is an issue put the work in to change it, if your equipment is an issue see if you can do some part time work in a local proshop working for equipment (I know guys who do that here), most of all try approaching those bowlers with an open mind and see if you don't learn something from them you may just find that your attitude towards them changes. Best of luck regardless to you.

[bowl1820]

one thing to note about "Staffers" (the guys with the "contract") too is that, the majority don't get free balls. While they might get a discount, they got to pay for them too.

[Blacksox1]

If you win the ball drawing, do you get to pick the weight of it?!

Yes, choose wisely and good luck goldenwave77 :)

[Revemup300]

I would love to have one of these. Cool colors, tacky cover and should hit like a tank.

[wannabepro]

I understand your feelings I really do. Growing up a new ball was about $140 drilled I mowed grass and did yard work to make enough money to have what I wanted. I also gave this sport up for 20 years because I wasn't in a financial position to participate. Providing for yourself has to take precedent over a hobby and I can see some frustration on your part when your doing all you can do but I will say I've bowled with and currently bowl against staffers from various companies, Senior PBA players, and WPBA players on leagues on a regular basis. A couple of them have been hacks but most of them have been amazingly talented bowlers who have shared their knowledge and have allowed me to test out their equipment with nothing but a smile on their face.

It saddens me to hear from some of those bowlers about the reactions they get when trying to bowl in a local league or tournament and I see some of the things posted on facebook about those type of bowlers participating in an event. Very few bowlers participate because they think they are going to make money at it and those that do learn the lesson quickly that they will not. They participate because they love the game just as you do. Maybe the ones you have bowled against have been different than the ones I have but maybe it's your attitude towards it that is coloring your perception of it too. Your name is Wannabepro this isn't a pro attitude thinking others have an advantage over you due to equipment or rev rates. I can tell you those staff contracts and pro contracts aren't easy to get. Those bowlers have put in a lot of work to get to where they are at. If your rev rate is an issue put the work in to change it, if your equipment is an issue see if you can do some part time work in a local proshop working for equipment (I know guys who do that here), most of all try approaching those bowlers with an open mind and see if you don't learn something from them you may just find that your attitude towards them changes. Best of luck regardless to you.

I know what your thinking but my game is spot on. I have never had a problem running tournaments or anything. Sure they put in work but they also get a chance that people like me just simply won't have. Without an organized league like the NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, and other international leagues this will continue to die out. With people who get these advantages showing up in small towns is driving away participation. It's not some rant thing i'm getting at. I can hold my own just fine. Sure there is a PBA but it's nothing like any other sport when possibly they should work on that and actually try to grow the sport instead of keeping it where it is. Like I said though it is problems like these smi-pros and i'm not taking away there skill they are pretty good but there is also a reason we haven't seen them on T.V despite there lucky breaks for contracts. Millions of people work just as hard on there game but don't get the chance they do. Something has to be done in order to bring the sport of bowling back into the mainstream and not as a thing where you roll a ball and oh wow a strike. So my point stands it's not right for these guys to walk into a 6,12,18 lane center and drive out the locals for a 400$ tournament. I'm from Michigan which is full of this problem. Your not wrong about them not getting free bowling balls. However a huge discount is still better and more affordable then what everyone else gets. In fact there is a guy who bowls with I believe the (edited for the sake of name dropping)who bowled in this tournament three years ago named Chris. He bowls on TV in team events. He openly told me he had independent contracts with three different companies(at the time) which gave him free equipment and paid him to represent their companies. He also stated he made more money by not signing with just one company and that he did get advanced equipment and i'll stress SOMETIMES. Not to mention I met Parker Bone and he was throwing three bowling balls according to himself which were not out yet. He was open bowling but the point is the same.

[wannabepro]

one thing to note about "Staffers" (the guys with the "contract") too is that, the majority don't get free balls. While they might get a discount, they got to pay for them too.

My last comment is also towards you.

[wannabepro]

If I have to say that I want the ball in order to be entered to win like i'm seeing. Then I would love to when this ball!

[foreverincamo]

Storm has cranked out some great balls over the last few years. I'll take this one!

[BOSStull]

I bowled in a Storm Matchmaker Live Demo last month and I was really impressed with the Phaze. This ball matched up well to my style of bowling better than any other ball at the Demo.. It is #1 on my wishlist.

[Kent Dushane]

I have bowled with the Crux for he last couple years and think its time to get a new ball and i'm thinking this ball would fit just right with how i bowl.

[Goose]

I have seen this ball in the shop and sure would love to throw it down the lane

[Goose]

Okay I just bowled league tonight and watched 2 guys use this ball for their first time, and one guy threw it for 142,258 and 218. One handed bowler using only his 2 fingers. He was mixed up the pocket big time with this ball and his revs. Get this he has a 132 average.

[larry mc]

this ball looks real versatile . want it badly

[wannabepro]

I think they already gave it away. Since I have been here they have seemingly been giving it away to only facebook users.

[Dnewman633]

I have not bowled with a modern ball only my old Nitro so winning this would be great....

[bowl1820]

Congrats to last week's Storm Phaze ‪‎bowling‬ ball giveaway, Blake Portalski