I started out purchasing Storm, but found out from a bowling proprietor that storm balls are just specialty balls. I now use Hammer balls and happy I made the switch.
Currently my arsenal is primarily 900 Global and Motiv. When the dr allows me to return to bowling I will be trying some Brunswick/GV8/Radical bells
Still love the game but had to quit because of my left leg amptation
High game 299 x 5 High sanctioned series 805 (1989)
I started out purchasing Storm, but found out from a bowling proprietor that storm balls are just specialty balls. I now use Hammer balls and happy I made the switch.
I am primarily Roto Grip. They just match up to my game really well.
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
AGREED.Originally Posted by LyalC52
Also Agreed. I'll never throw Motiv until they respond to the letter I sent them. Normally I don't "boycott" companies...but after what Motiv did, I'd actually be embarrassed to throw that equipment. Many people probably disagree...just like people that are still Tom Brady fans and wear Tom Brady jerseys...but there has to be some consequence to encourage the desired behavior.
I've thrown Storm, Hammer, Columbia, 900Global, Brunswick, and Rotogrip...and:
- Storm seemed like good performance...but I had problems with chipping and cracking.
- Hammer and 900Global (pre-Storm) were good.
- Columbia and Rotogrip sucked. Just very little movement/performance/carry.
- Brunswick...all 4 balls I've thrown...even the $57 Slingshot performed great.
I think part of that type of assessment is game related though. I've seen a LOT of good bowlers throwing Rotogrip and having success....and I've seen people throwing Columbia having success...so just because thus far they haven't worked for me...doesn't mean they won't work great for someone else.
Last edited by Aslan; 07-15-2016 at 06:00 PM.
Same here.
Mostly DV8 for myself with a little Brunswick thrown in. I have used Columbia before. I do have one Hammer Black Widow Hybrid I love though. It just has a shape unlike my other balls. When I have to go around an area that's burned up, that ball shines.
I'm not loyal to any specific brand but I use mostly Storm
or Hammer equipment but I do have a couple of DV8 balls
laying around that I've put into retirement.
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Right handed, ex-cranker now a power tweener approx. 350 - 400 RPM's PAP 4 1/2" over 1" up high league sanctioned game 300 high league sanctioned series 788
Bill
all I have now is a 10 year old NVS which is useless and a new Track Heat. I am waiting on the Storm Phaze I won here. The Track of course puts the 10 year old ball to shame I can't wait to throw the Storm
“There’s nothing like throwing a 16lb 8.5 inch sphere at 10 3.5lb wooden objects spaced 12 inches apart and having them all hit each other” proud member of Bowlingboards.com bowling forums and ball contest winner
Well...today I bought my fist non Storm/Roto Grip ball, beside my Brunswick spare ball. I bought a Grudge Hybrid from DV8. Threw it at the ball demo and had to get one.
In my bag: Roto Grip UFO, Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused and Roto Grip Hustle hyb
League High Series: 745 (12/23/19) High Game: 300 (11/23/15)
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As a low income, penny pinching bowler, I've been buying 50-10 yr old used balls for 30 bucks since I started bowling.First was a columbia 300 momentum, a couple of nondescript urethanes, and a brunswick revolver. I'm hoping for the day where I can get my a set of balls that I love brand new.
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