Post by: MrPerfect on February 16, 2012, 04:39:08 AM
| High Performance 1st Place Storm Virtual Gravity Nano 2nd Place Motiv Sigma Tour 3rd Place Motiv Raptor P7 | |
Upper Mid-Price 1st Place Motiv Primal TV4 2nd Place Storm Marvel Pearl 3rd Place Roto Grip Critical Theory | |
| Mid-Price 1st Place Motiv QZ2 Quadfire Backdraft 2nd Place Storm Victory Road Pearl 3rd Place Storm Frantic | |
| Lower Mid-Price 1st Place Roto Grip Rising Star 2nd Place Hammer Blue Hammer 3rd Place Hammer Grape Vibe | |
| Entry-Level 1st Place Roto Grip Shooting Star 2nd Place Ebonite Cyclone 3rd Place Hammer Taboo Spare | |
| Most Versatile Motiv Sigma Tour |
http://www.bowlingthismonth.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68
Post by: MrPerfect on February 16, 2012, 12:39:58 PM
I'm assuming each manufacturer had a good get out the vote campaign, because I disagree with the majority of this list.
Post by: charlest on February 16, 2012, 12:47:05 PM
"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Post by: shakenbake on February 16, 2012, 01:20:08 PM
common sense says that list seems a bit on the biased / borderline insanity side of things. Not because my favorites weren't on there, but we got a nice size chunk of bowler population on this site alone, and the concentration of bowlers giving out rave reviews on Motiv stuff dont hold a candle wick to what the others are getting. Sounds like there was a nice chunk of change involved between the right folks to super boost some sales within a particular brand to me, just my 2 cents. I've heard Motiv puts out some quality stuff, no way in hell though do they pull a sweep like that in just one years timeframe without a little "boost"
Post by: Metal_rules on February 16, 2012, 01:30:51 PM
I cant see how motiv is on this list -- i bowl in 3 leagues here in the Detroit metro area - and i do not see any --- repeat any ---motiv balls on the rack. Storm - Roto - Ebonite brands only.
Post by: charlest on February 16, 2012, 01:31:21 PM
No doubt about it: Motiv makes some fine bowling balls. I have had a few of them, still do.
BUT they are nowhere near as popular as the main brands: Storm, Brunswick and Ebonite. Add the subsidiaries in there and some brands that have been around for a while and the lack of logic that says Motiv is the 2nd most popular ball brand of ball after Storm shows its presence.
Also for that matter how did a small brand like Roto-Grip get so many balls into the "awards". Not, RG fans, I didn't say a bad brand; I said a small brand and by any measure it is small.
"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Post by: Sunshine n Lollipops on February 16, 2012, 01:38:24 PM
Agreed. Nobody using Motiv very much. Younger guy on my team says nobody in his four other leagues uses Motiv either. Interesting.
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Post by: sabman on February 16, 2012, 01:39:10 PM
Well this isn't the actual "Ball of the Year" rankings. It's the "Reader's Choice".
Storm's website reported some of the rankings, which included many Storm balls.
Ball of the Year
- Virtual Gravity Nano
- Marvel Pearl
- Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl
Pearl Reactive
- Marvel Pearl
- Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl
- Roto Grip Critical Theory
Solid Reactive
- Virtual Gravity Nano
- Victory Road Solid
Hybrid Reactive
- Frantic
- Roto Grip Infinite Theory
- Roto Grip Rising Star
Urethane
- Natural Pearl
Does anyone have all the rankings?
Edited by sabman on 2/16/2012 at 2:41 PM
Post by: Gunny on February 16, 2012, 01:40:32 PM
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Post by: MrPerfect on February 16, 2012, 01:41:22 PM
Yeah, not sure how they decided all of this, but considering the cost of print media it wouldn't be suprising if Motiv threw a few BTM's way.
Since it's a "readers" survey anyways it isn't likely that it holds much weight in the first place.
Post by: Steven on February 16, 2012, 02:16:23 PM
I've been a well known Lane#1 honk on this site for several years. But at the same time, I'm a ball whore and have balls from several other brands as well (Ebonite, Columbia, Track, Hammer, Motiv).
For Motiv, I have the Raptor P7 and Thrash. I've had the opportunity to test out the Primal for several games. The bottom line is that Motiv puts out very good equipment. I personally like the Raptor as an oiler better than the Virtual Gravity or World Beater, and the Thrash (a new 2012 offering) is as versatile a medium condition ball as you'll find from any company.
I'm finding Motiv to be one of the best kept secrets out there. If bowlers in general weren't such Lemmings and learned to experiment beyond the easy big boy choices, you'd see a lot more Motiv being thrown on the lanes.
Post by: MrPerfect on February 16, 2012, 02:20:30 PM
For me it's more about knowing my equipment. Which is why I stay within one brand typically. I know what to expect and how to tailor my layouts very precisely because I stay within one brand of manufacturer. I love how the Motiv's look, but unless I went into a crazy slump it'll be years before I throw one.
If there is something that come's around that lights the world on fire, I have no problem giving it a go, but again for the most part I stay with what I know works.
Post by: Brickguy221 on February 16, 2012, 03:47:00 PM
It appears that I am late and behind as I just made a post in the Storm Forum about this just now not realizing a post had already been made here, so I will go back and delete the post.
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Post by: Jorge300 on February 16, 2012, 04:31:39 PM
Let me say a few things:
One, the Frantic is a very good ball. Not sure what you are disagreeing with. I have seen people throwing it and scoring well with it from a THS to Viper.
Second, while I don't disagree with the list persay, I do have one question. How is the Nano Pearl on this list? While I own one and think it is a very good ball, it only came out in what October or November 2011. That isn't a very big sample size to say its the 3rd best ball of the whole year. I would not be surprised to see it int he spot on next year's list but find it puzzling that it is here so soon. JMHO.
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Post by: On Fire on February 19, 2012, 04:43:09 AM
Post by: REVerse on February 19, 2012, 09:20:58 AM
I have been eyeballing the Motiv Thrash for some time now.
And Storm? Man, I just can't figure that. Hmm. Their entry level stuff is spot on..., but the high end selection? No.
It's a crap shoot with all companies for the high rollers. Pick one or three. And roll.
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Post by: REVerse on February 19, 2012, 09:41:00 AM
Exactly! The reader is like, "That's pretty! I'm voting for the pretty one!"
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