New Storm Ball

[MRod088]

I haven't found one yet, other than the scent being a bit stronger than I like. I have thrown my Vivid on our house shot with great success, and shot excellent in a tournament with it on Sunset Strip sport pattern. I will be bringing it to Nationals with me too. We will see how long the coverstock lasts, but right now it is holding up great!

Nice, awesome...is the versatile?

[DanielMareina]

It is very aggressive, so light oil may be a problem. I don't think it is versitile like the Crossroad, but with some coverstock changes, it still reacts really well, so I think it can be verstile. As far as layouts that work for it, I know that it is very nice under multiple different options there. The thing I like best about it is that if it reads early, it still retains a lot of energy through the pins, and if you get a little carry down, it still reacts well for an asymetrical. My Invasion always had a problem with over/under reaction, but I have had no problem with the Vivid in that way. In fact, I think it out performed my expectations. I am going to try and get my video review out for it soon. You can check out my reviews on the crossroad, and other balls, on youtube. My name on there is DMoneyOregon.

[MFein]

If you're going to drill up anything along with the Crossroad, go with the Vivid or VG Nano.

[Timmytomma]

What would you suggest as an aggressive ball to complement an ebonite lanebreaker...I know thats a little older, but I got a good deal :P

[MFein]

What would you suggest as an aggressive ball to complement an ebonite lanebreaker...I know thats a little older, but I got a good deal :P

Are you picky with companies or no? If you're looking to stick with Ebonite, maybe a Mission X. If you'd ask me for anything, I would say a Roto Grip Defiant or maybe a Storm Vivid. Both very hot selling balls on the market right now.

[DanielMareina]

The Defiant would be better for a match the gamebreaker. It will be more aggressive for sure, but the RG numbers and differential are close enough that you should be able to play them as a 1-2 punch.

[Timmytomma]

Not picky at all about the company, defiant was actually what I was thinking. Maybe when a little more money comes in

[MRod088]

Hello guys, I had my Crossroad drilled pin up with a hole on the side and I friggen love it, its a amazing ball, truly is!!!! 258 223 235 716!!! Im prob going to pick up the Vivid tomorrow and I will have a great 1-2 punch!! anyone agree?

[MFein]

I want to make the Defiant my next ball, but my Critical Theory is aggressive enough for the time being so I don't need to move to anything now. I might drill up an Outlaw or Bandit sometime this summer but I might just stick with my Critical Theory and practice a lot this summer. I don't do any leagues, I just bowl for fun and to work on things.

[billf]

Hmmm, not sure why the pro shop said that. Ball choice entails a lot of variables such as style, ball speed, lane conditions, etc. Personally, I push
DV8 as much as I can because they work extremely well for me. That being said, I know several people using the Vivid and they love it