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Wipe out review by Tommy Gollick
The Wipe Out is the Solid covered ball released in the Hot line of balls from Storm. It features the R2S solid cover finished with a 3000 pad; is Green and Navy in color with a Spearmint scent, and uses the proven Turbine core. In 15 pound balls, the Wipe Out has an Rg of 2.55 and a differential of 0.038.
I drilled the Wipe Out with a 4x5x2.5 layout. I have used the Wipe Out with the factory finish as well as polished with Storm step #1. The Wipe Out can be a ball with a lot of board coverage, for a smaller price tag. Any bowler coming into the pro shop wanting “bargain hook”, this ball is the answer.
The Wipe Out can be a very good league ball, and just all around good benchmark piece. I believe that a benchmark ball is one that allows for balls under it, and ones over it. The Wipe Out fills this, in the current Storm line-up.
The Wipe Out covered a lot of boards for me in the box condition. It allowed me to chase the oil line of a 41 foot sport shot in a local tournament, as the lane broke down. For me, the box finish made the ball a bit too strong for how I wanted it to fit in my arsenal. I polished it with Storm step #1, and have a very usable, controllable piece for most of the leagues that I bowl in. In its polished state, the Wipe Out fits below a similarly drilled Disturbed, and just earlier and smoother than my Lights Out. This is a great ball for the price point.
I can see the Wipe Out being used on a variety of medium patterns. With the ability to change the cover, and have a good reaction no matter what surface you use on the ball, the Wipe Out can be a great ball for any style of player. This is a more arching reaction, so those wishing to see a really strong, angular change of direction, should look closer at the Punch Out or Light’s Out.
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