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The Storm Marvel Bowling Ball Review


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Pin to PAP(4 1/2″ over 0″ up) – 4″
Mass Bias Position – N/A
Balance Hole – 3/4″ x 1″ on PAP
PSA Layout – 4″ x 4″, 2″ pin buffer

Surface Preparation – Out of Box (2000 Grit Abralon)

The [bowlingball value=”9108″/] has a very smooth overall roll. It didn’t seem “jumpy” at all, which helps me feel more in control. I have always had an affinity to symmetrical cores for this reason.

In the video, I did have a couple of bad shots, but you can see that the ball helped me recover from them very well.

The colors are also pleasing to my eye. I am a fan of blues, and this ball has many shades of blue.  Buy at bowlingball.com for [bowlingball value=”9108,price”/].

While shopping at bowlingball.com, you may also consider picking up some bowling shoes.  There are some great deals going on right now on some cheap bowling shoes.

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Storm Natural Pearl

[bowlingball value=”8937,i150″/]

The [bowlingball value=”8937″/] is a Urethane bowling ball set to release November 24, 2010.  Storm is going old school Urethane and I think it’s a great idea.  New technology, and the biggest hooking bowling balls are not always the best for your lane condition.  Sometimes you need to change the bowling ball you are using, and sometimes that change should be to older technology.  Storm is combining the two, with old and new technology together.

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The [bowlingball value=”8937″/] is currently selling for [bowlingball value=”8937,price”/] and rates a [bowlingball value=”8937,ps”/].

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Roto Grip Theory

[bowlingball value=”8935,i150″/]

The [bowlingball value=”8935″/]  is a new release in the Cell Line of bowling balls.  Roto Grip may be changing the name and going with a more mathematical line of names.  Notice the Sigma symbol in the logo of the Theory.  I am excited to try the new release.  Once I get a chance to throw the ball, we will release the video and reviews.  Should be in the next few weeks.

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The [bowlingball value=”8935″/] is currently selling for [bowlingball value=”8935,price”/] and rates a [bowlingball value=”8935,ps”/].

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Ebonite Magic Action Bowling Ball

Just in time for the holidays.  New bowling balls from Ebonite

The [bowlingball value=”7649″/] is the next in the Magic line.

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Set to be released on 12/1/2009, the [bowlingball value=”7649″/] will retail for [bowlingball value=”7649,price”/] and have a [bowlingball value=”7649,ps”/].

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Columbia 300 Cool Noize Bowling Ball

Columbia 300’s next release for their Noize line of bowling balls is going to be the [bowlingball value=”7135″/].  This Mid Performance Bowling Ball is sanded to a Polished 2000 Grit Abralon finish and has a strong mid-lane reaction. 

The name is a little funny to me.  We have teased our Columbia 300 reps that the ball is really pronounce “Noisy” instead of “Noise”.  They love that one.  The [bowlingball value=”7135″/] is scheduled for release in June.  I look forward to bringing you more information as it becomes available.

[bowlingball value=”7135,i150″/]

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Brunswick Siege Bowling Balls

Brunswick is coming out with a brand new line of bowling balls in their “Pro Performance Line”.

The first in this series is the [bowlingball value=”7128″/].  It features the new MACE asymmetrical core which is supposed to be the strongest core made by Brunswick.  As usual, I can’t wait to be able to give a full report of my findings for these bowling balls.

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Here is the information straight from Brunswick Bowling:

The deadly [bowlingball value=”7128″/] is the first in our new series of Pro Performance balls and features the new MACE asymmetrical core as well as the new solid Recoil coverstock. This is a strong ball that battles heavy oil and responds quickly to friction for great pin action.

Core

M.A.C.E. ” Mechanical Asymmetric Core Engineering. The MACE™ core has three major benefits, Ultra Low RG core system to engage the Recoil coverstock, High RG differential to aid in traction through heavy oil and High RG asymmetric differential to quicken the response time to friction. Designed as a two component elliptical core
system, the MACE core is dynamically the strongest asymmetric core ever produced for a Brunswick ball.

Coverstock

Introducing Recoil™ coverstock the next extension in Brunswick coverstock technology. Recoil is a revolutionary coverstock developed by Brunswick to improve the mid-lane and backend traction of the ball on today’s slicker oils and lane surfaces. The Recoil coverstock was discovered through testing of new formulation additives and process changes in coverstock manufacturing.

Ball Motion

The Siege™ unites the new Recoil coverstock and the MACE core to produce a ball motion that is both aggressive in the oil and aggressive on the backend. The Siege is your ball when your game needs help battling heavy oil conditions and poor pin action.

Seize the lanes, Conquer the pins, Defeat your opponent!!

Micro Finishing Pads

Micro finishing pads have revolutionized the bowling industry by creating smooth surface finishes that many bowlers would assume are polished with a wax or similar compound. The benefit to the bowler is these finishes create length similar to balls coated with compound finishes, but are better able to handle today’s thicker oils and carrydown. The Siege is finished with 1000-grit micro pads driven by the new Haus high speed bowling ball resurfacing machine.

Reaction Characteristics

Out of the Box: With its 1000-grit micro pad finish, the Siege will provide excellent mid-lane recovery and a strong continuous backend reaction that matches up on medium to oily lane conditions for a wide range of bowling styles.

If your Siege goes too long:. A smooth surface will sometimes cause the ball to go too long before breaking. To get your Siege rolling sooner, dull the surface with a 500-grit micro pad. To further increase hooking action, use a rougher abrasive to create an earlier reaction.

If your Siege hooks too early: Smooth your Siege with 2000-grit micro pad to increase the length. If more length is needed smooth the surface to 4000-grit micro pad. If more length is still desired use Brunswick’s Factory Finish High Gloss Polish to increase length to the maximum.

Reaction Setup: The Siege can be drilled using the standard drilling techniques developed for asymmetric bowling balls.

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Brunswick Wild Thing — Coming Soon

Brunswick Bowling is going to be releasing their next ball in their “Wild” line soon, the [bowlingball value=”7127″/].  This reactive resin bowling ball has the ConneXion Reactive Coverstock, Paragon Core, and is finished with a 4,000 Micro Pad.  Until I get a chance to throw the [bowlingball value=”7127″/], I can’t give my personal opinion.

Here is what Brunswick has to say:

Core

The new ultra low RG Paragon core in Brunswick’s new Wild Thing bowling ball was designed with two intentions. First, lower the RG to create a faster revving core that will provide improved mid-lane traction. And second, raise the RG differential to increase the track flare potential which will generate more overall hook with standard layouts and the use of interchangeable thumb sleeves.

Coverstock

The Wild Thing utilizes ConneXion coverstock known for its unbelievable traction response from foul line to head pin. The aggressive connection of the Wild Thing to the lane surface inspires confidence in the ball reaction that allows bowlers to play the lanes the way they want to.

Ball Motion

The Wild Thing and its new ultra low RG core system improves the adhesion of ConneXion coverstock to accelerate the response to friction and turn its attack loose on the pins. This core/coverstock combination allows the Wild Thing to generate a shape never seen before in the Brunswick line.

Wild Thing… I Think I Love You!!

Micro Finishing Pads

The bowling industry is starting to embrace the surface finishes created by 2000-grit and 4000-grit abrasives. These abrasives create a glossy finish that many bowlers would assume are polished with a wax or similar compound. The benefit to the bowler is that these finishes create length similar to balls coated with
compound finishes, but are better able to handle carrydown. The Wild Thing is finished with 4000-grit Abrasive pads driven by the new Haus high speed bowling ball resurfacing machine.

Reaction Characteristics

Out of the Box: With its 4000-grit micro pad finish, the Wild Thing will provide excellent length and a strong back-end reaction to match up on medium to oily lane conditions for a wide range of bowling styles.

If your [bowlingball value=”7127″/] goes too long:. Shiny surface finishes sometimes cause the ball to go too long before breaking.

To get your Wild Thing rolling sooner, dull the surface with a 2000-grit micro pad to increase hooking action. To further increase hooking action, use a rougher abrasive to create an earlier reaction.

If your Wild Thing hooks too early: Polish your Wild Thing with Brunswicks Factory Finish High Gloss Polish to increase length.

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Storm Fast and Furious

You’ve heard of the Fast and the Furious, but did you know that it applied to bowling as well?  Ok, not in the general sense, but Storm is coming out with two new bowling balls ([bowlingball value=”7066″/] & [bowlingball value=”7067″/]).

You have to love the way the bowling industry plays with words to try and make them work for bowling balls.  It’s always quite interesting to me to see the New Release Bowling Balls every few months.

Keep an eye out for these two bowling balls coming at the end of May 2009.

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Storm Virtual Energy, the successor

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Storm had a HUGE hit with their amazing [bowlingball value=”6811″/] bowling ball.  I can’t wait to check out the new successor, the [bowlingball value=”7065″/].  It is set to release on June 25, 2009.

Here are the tech specs on this upcoming new ball release:

  • Color: Emerald/Olympic Gold/Black
  • Coverstock: R2X Hybrid Reactive
  • Weight Block: Shape Lock HD
  • Ball Finish: 1500-grit Polish
  • RG: 2.48
  • Differential: .052
  • Mass Bias Diff: .020
  • Logos: Virtual Energy, CG, Key, Storm
  • Durometer: 73-75
  • Flare Potential: 6″ Plus (High)
  • Fragrance: Pear Berry
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New Release: Hammer Hot Sauce Pearl

Hammer is at it again, adding to their flavorful line of Sauce bowling
balls. Get ready for their newest release coming to you on February 3,
2009, [bowlingball value=”6936″/].

Put the heat on the competition with the [bowlingball value=”6936″/], Hammer’s most dangerous ball yet.

Wrapped in the new Skid Flip Aggressive Edge Coverstock and loaded
with an already-proven Contrusion core, the [bowlingball value=”6936″/] is an
aggressive combination of power and control that’ll provide even more
backend in front of the pins and quickly set your game on fire.

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FEATURES:

  • Coverstock: Skid/Flip Aggressive Edge Reactive
  • Color: Black.Blue/Purple Pearl
  • Factory Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon with Powerhouse Factory Finish Polish
  • Core: Contrusion Core Shape; Low Mass Bias Non-Symmetric
  • RG: 16# – 2.45 15# – 2.45 14# – 2.46
  • Differential: 16# – .050 15# – .050 14# – .048
  • Performance: Aggressive skid/flip with strong backend continuation