What do you think about Elite and Morich being phased out?

[WhirligigHD]

I throw the Awesome Finish and it was my first new ball in 10 years...I took quite a few years off and it has treated me well over the last year +. I was thinking of getting the Frenzy, but I think I'll maybe switch to Storm now.

[pvellenga]

Truly not a big deal. It only affects people on the tour. The regular Joe's can still use this equipment. I have used both and was not impressed. Coverstocks were absolutely terrible with the Morich stuff, but the cores were quite strong. If they could have gotten a good coverstock they would have had something. Maybe Mo Pinel should go talk to someone at Columbia or Storm and put a good coverstock on one of his crazy cores. Elite was just crap for what you had to pay for it. I thank God I had all of my Elite stuffed comped to me. They should feel guilty about how much they charge for their equipment.

[Stormed1]

Thw coverstock formulas come from mo. He told us at the LevRG seminar that due to the climate controlled pour room at the big b plnt he had to weaken his cover formula because they were oming out too strong

[JAnderson]

It would be nice if it were monetarily feasible for them both to continue their PBA sponsorships. The PBA could certainly use it and I believe that more competing companies means more competition, lower prices, and innovation with the goal of product differentiation (whether or not you believe that exists in bowling equipment today is an entirely separate conversation).

Personally, I was getting ready to drill a couple of Elite Black Labels, but since I do bowl regional PBA events, I won't be drilling any Elite stuff. Bowlers who do not bowl PBA events shouldn't let that sway their decisions.

To those that posted that Elite stuff is as expensive ore more expensive than other companies or on par with Lane #1 pricing, you need to look at current offerings. Yes, when Elite first hit the market with the "pattern" balls, the cheapest equipment was $30-50USD more expensive than Ebonite/Brunswick/Storm equipment, but that's no longer the case. For example, just taking a quick look at a popular Internet site, the Elite Black Label is at $150 the Ebonite Evolve is at $160.

[messenger87]

I have a Morich total Shock and Awe. It is a very aggressive ball. For me it starts hooking the second it hits the lane. If i don't throw it hard or fast enough it won't stay on. However, for pba patterns. It is fanominal for the length and thickness used. It gives it just enough times to get down there before letting loose.