tried a Storm Rocket. How does it compare to DV8 Misfit.

[speedster]

I'm a novice bowler and I'm planning on buying my first ball. Been doing a lot of research and I'm on a budget. I kind of had it in my head that I want a red/orange Misfit because of the bang for the buck and hearing lot of good things.

But I got a chance to demo 4 balls tonight and my favorite of the night was a Storm Rocket. It's obviously a more expensive ball but is not available until late february. One of the other balls was a Sinister but I preferred the rocket.

Obviously we are talking about an entry level reactive ball versus more of a mid range reactive ball but for those of you in the know how comparable are the storm and the misfit?

I'm still trying to develop the proper stroke but I'm definately not a power cranker. More like a 15.5 mph stroker style.

Thanks for your opinions and suggestions.

[Amyers]

The rocket is similar to the hyroad pearl it will be more angular have more backend hook than the misfit

[speedster]

Thanks. Any other comparable balls from other manufactures? Maybe a little more budiet friendly?

[Joker]

Its not too comparable, but if you look at the wrecker from a few seasons back on sites like bowlerx.com or bowlers deals.com, that might be closer to what you're looking for

[Jaescrub]

I'm a huge storm/toto grip fan I also like some C300 equipment. I say if you liked the rocket wait and scoop it up. I had a misfit and hate that ball.

[Amyers]

The difference between the misfit and the rocket should be about $50 to $60. If you really like the rocket spend the money you will be happier in the log run. There are some other good balls that would run you slightly less the Rotogrip wrecker or uproar, Motiv Ascent Apex, DV8 diva pearl (seen on clearance if you look around) can all be had for under $100 undrilled but your really only saving about $30 so if you really like the rocket I would just wait and get it. You will most likely use your ball for at least a year the difference is about 16 cents a day if you use it for a year.

[speedster]

The other balls I threw were the roto grip Sinister and Wrecker, along with the Storm Creux. To me it felt like the Sinister performed closer to the Rocket than the Wrecker did but considering I have no form and I'm trying to find my sweet spot that doesn't surprise me. I felt like I got a lot less hook with the Wrecker.

Those demo days are interesting. First time I ever participated in something like that. Would be interesting to do a demo with some other companies to get a true feel. I guess ultimately any of these balls are going to be a huge improvement from throwing a house ball.

[Amyers]

The sinister probably is closer to the rocket than the wrecker in strength but the wrecker is a longer more angular ball at a cheaper price point than most the sinister will set you back about $40 to $50 more than the rocket from what I've seen. If you really like the rocket it's what I would get. The hyroad pearl is an awesome ball and from what I've heard the rocket is very similar.

[fortheloveofbowling]

The sinister probably is closer to the rocket than the wrecker in strength but the wrecker is a longer more angular ball at a cheaper price point than most the sinister will set you back about $40 to $50 more than the rocket from what I've seen. If you really like the rocket it's what I would get. The hyroad pearl is an awesome ball and from what I've heard the rocket is very similar.

I hate to disagree with you there Amyers but the sinister is a way stronger ball than the wrecker or what the rocket should be like. Of course that is based on drilling balls in a normal fashion. I really like how the wrecker rolls though.

[Amyers]

I hate to disagree with you there Amyers but the sinister is a way stronger ball than the wrecker or what the rocket should be like. Of course that is based on drilling balls in a normal fashion. I really like how the wrecker rolls though.

Yes the sinister is quite a bit stronger than the rocket most likely will be but I believe the rocket is closer to a sinister than a wrecker. In talking about this I am referencing more to backend movement not oil handling the sinister will handle much more oil than the wrecker and most likely more than the rocket.