I did not even know such a competition existed.
Bowler Journal Ball of the year awards 2013
Does anyone know who the winners were of the ball of the year awards? Roto Grip won a few categories, but i am currious as to who was in the running.
I did not even know such a competition existed.
Yeah I had a list, let me find it..
Ball of the Year was the Roto-Grip Totally Defiant.
Top choice in solids was the Roto-Grip Disturbed. I think Hammer First Blood was in top 3 as well. 2 of my bowling balls.
Have the magazine at home. Can post full list this evening if nobody else does.
High Sanctioned Scratch Game - 300(12) Hi Sanctioned Scratch Series - 822(3)
2016/17 Book Average=221, 2017/18 Composite Average=223
Equipment in the bag - Storm Crux Prime, Storm Physix, Roto Grip Idol, Roto Grip Idol Pearl, Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused, Storm Sure Lock, Storm Drive, Roto Grip Winner Solid, Roto Grip Haywire, Storm Fever Pitch, Roto Grip Red ball spare.
Rev Rate 400. Speed 18 at heads, 16.5-17 at pins. Axis tilt 10, Axis Rotation 55. PAP 5 5/8 x 5/8 up
that would be great.
Ball of the Year: Roto Grip Totally Defiant
Pearl Coverstock Category:
1. Roto Grip Totally Defiant
2. Motiv Primal Rage
3. Storm IQ Tour PEarl
4. Ebonite Source
5. Storm HyRoad Pearl
Solid Coverstock Category:
1. Roto Grip Disturbed
2. Brunswick Mastermind
3. Hammer First Blood
4. DV8 Diva
5. Storm Marvel S
Hybrid Coverstock Category:
1. DV8 Endless Nightmare
2. Roto Grip Defiant Soul
3. Ebonite Pivot
4. Roto Grip Wrecker
5. Track 706 C/A
Particle Covertstock Category:
1. Lane #1 Crank
2. Legends Black Pearl Deep Sea
Urethane Covertstock Category:
1. Storm Super Natural
High Sanctioned Scratch Game - 300(12) Hi Sanctioned Scratch Series - 822(3)
2016/17 Book Average=221, 2017/18 Composite Average=223
Equipment in the bag - Storm Crux Prime, Storm Physix, Roto Grip Idol, Roto Grip Idol Pearl, Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused, Storm Sure Lock, Storm Drive, Roto Grip Winner Solid, Roto Grip Haywire, Storm Fever Pitch, Roto Grip Red ball spare.
Rev Rate 400. Speed 18 at heads, 16.5-17 at pins. Axis tilt 10, Axis Rotation 55. PAP 5 5/8 x 5/8 up
Christ, how many new balls come out every year? These 18 are just the TOP of the list? Please tell me that some of these balls have been around for a few years.
Ball speed: 17 - 18.5 mph Rev rate: 400ish
PAP 6 1/8" over 1/4" up
13° axis tilt / 30°-60° axis rotation
Thumbless bowler
High game: 300 High series: 804 High average: 217
Thank you.
Haha, no. This is only the tip of the Iceberg. You've got what, around 12 major manufacturers? They each bring out a new high and medium performance lineup every year, so there's a lot to choose from each yearOriginally Posted by sprocket
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I do wish the lifecycle of some of these balls would be longer though. Balls from 2011-12 are already hard to come by, and 2009-10 you can almost forget about it unless you want to buy some old used ball for way more than it's worth. I recently got a 15lb Track 920A from a friend who hadn't used it much (and now plays 14lb equipment). I LOVE this ball, and would really like to get the 920T, but it's nearly impossible to find.
Company League Average: 198.1
City League Average: 186.5
WTBA Sport pattern League Average: 172.9
Current Arsenal: Roto Grip Nomad Pearl, Wrecker, and Hyper Cell; Track 920A and 505A; Storm Tropical Breeze; Plastic Spare Ball
My wallet would be much happier if there wasn't so much new shiny "better" stuff coming all the time! I'm a sucker for new stuff
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