problem with my Storm Vivid

[J Anderson]

Hmmmmm........ I've never heard of a league or a bowling center that allowed a league
secretary to change/dictate what shot is to be put down????? Now in our center when the
owner oils the lanes he puts down which ever shot he decides to do or has the lane man do
it the ones they use are all USBC sanctioned patterns but no league secretary's around here
tell them which shot(s) to use that is for sure.

This fall the secretary has picked the starting pattern for the league and the ending pattern. The other 8 patterns that we will be bowling on will be voted on by the league bowlers the first night of the season from a selection of PBA patterns, Kegel sport patterns, and international patterns.

[got_a_300]

This fall the secretary has picked the starting pattern for the league and the ending pattern. The other 8 patterns that we will be bowling on will be voted on by the league bowlers the first night of the season from a selection of PBA patterns, Kegel sport patterns, and international patterns.

Oh okay I see what you are talking about now as it is a sports league I just
presumed you were taking about a regular everyday type of league.

[Tampabaybob]

The only difference I see in these two balls is the RG. (See the charts below) I can only guess on a couple of reasons why the Vivid won't finish: 1. the ball needs to be refinished, have you thrown a lot of games on heavy oil ? Could be saturated - have had it happen to me 2. Maybe you should try changing the surface of the ball; it's 2000 OOB maybe try 1000 or 1500.

Seems like both of the balls are 'very' similar and should react similarly on your condition seeing as how they're both drilled exactly the same. Very interesting problem to have. I know it would drive me crazy, too. Good Luck


Vivid Specs
Product ID:10141
Brand:Storm
Release Date:03/01/2012
Perfect Scale®:220.8
Performance:Pro Performance(10)
RG:2.52
Differential:0.050
Mass Bias Diff:0.017
Flare Potential:6"+ (High)
Breakpoint Shape:Midlane Traction & Backend Hook
Lane Condition:Heavy
Finish:Sanded
Coverstock:Reactive Resin
Coverstock Name:NRG - Solid Reactive
Factory Finish:2000 Grit
Fragrance:Wild Mint Leaf
Core Type:Asymmetric
Core Name:M.A.D.
Quality:First Quality
Storm Product Line:Premier
Color(s):Green,Blue,Black

Critical Theory Specs
Product ID:9526
Brand:Roto Grip
Release Date:08/09/2011
Perfect Scale®:222.8
Performance:Pro Performance(10)
RG:2.49
Differential:0.058
Mass Bias Diff:0.013
Flare Potential:7+ Inches
Lane Condition:Heavy
Finish:Matte
Coverstock:Reactive Resin
Coverstock Name:Insight Pearl Reactive
Factory Finish:4000 Grit Abralon
Core Type:Asymmetric
Core Name:Triliptic
Quality:First Quality
Mfg Part #:RCT
Roto Grip Product Line:HP4
Color(s):Red,White,Black

[Tampabaybob]

Hmmmmm........ I've never heard of a league or a bowling center that allowed a league
secretary to change/dictate what shot is to be put down????? Now in our center when the
owner oils the lanes he puts down which ever shot he decides to do or has the lane man do
it the ones they use are all USBC sanctioned patterns but no league secretary's around here
tell them which shot(s) to use that is for sure.

I managed a center in New England, and I can tell you if a league secretary ever tried to dictate a oil pattern or a particular shot, I'd have to tell him/her very nicely where to go. My head mechanic and I were the only ones to set any patterns on the machine

[Tampabaybob]

Thinking outside the box here after the fact but is it possible the pattern and the amount of oil put down differs? Shark is a specific pattern but does that also mean the oil per ml also is the same? I have no clue just thought to ask. Maybe the pattern is the Shark but lacks the amount of oil typical for that pattern?

Just out of curiosity.......are you a NOLE ????

Bob