$ for $ The storm Tropical is a much better ball, The weight block is much more clearlt defined in the ball and is still versatile enough that it can be used on all but extremes. as an adlib i wouild like to say that Im in no way a fan of storm Im just going by what I sell and drill in the pro shop.
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The Cyrness: Member -Fellowship of The Saws
Owner- Limestone Bowling Supply

If you face true dry conditions, consider an urethane ball. There is the Brunswick Groove out there, and it will give you an mild, arcing hook. It does not really roll, though, since it lacks a dynamic core. Personally, I own a Red Pearl Urethane Hammer (similar design) and love it when anything else, even mild reactives, burns up.

I used the Plum Pearl Power Groove, but it never worked well for me. I do not consider it to be a dry lanes ball - it is a bit stronger than the reactive PGs and grips the lanes a little earlier OOB. It makes a great ball for late games, though, when all the all has been played down and carrydown makes the back end spotty. The coverstock is great, I wish Brunswick had used it with some lower RG core - the PG system never worked for me... The Black Sparkle, even polished, is even a touch stronger than the Plum Pearl. A great ball for carrydown, a sleeper, but NOT for dry lanes.

I'd say the ry/R is the best option from Brunswick at the moment.
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I'm interested in the plum...but before I do it I"m going to be doing a little more testing on my AMF VP2.

There was a post above saying he would have liked to see the proactive coverstock on a lower rg ball...or a review I forget.

I see the AMF VP2 as being that pearl particle slightly earlier ball.

Mine is even and smooth with a ton of continuation....A little too much.

I'm going back to rethrow and maybe add a stabilizing weighthole FIRST!

Specs 2.50 rg and diff of .30 pearl particle.
Earlier roll similar flare.

Gets good lenght with good control and a pretty strong move but rounded off dry boards!

Definitely earlier and smoother than the reactive powergrooves!

I'll get back!

REgards,

Luckylefty
I've seen some nice series by others in my severe wet dry league when they are really movin in the back!  This is by the way the old superbeast in a slightly stronger new wrapper!  A lot of people liked that pill!
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