I have been around this sight for a while now and am noticing how loyal people are to one ball company. I understand if you are on their staff but most people are not. I myself use a Hammer, Dynothane and a Morich. With 2 others coming soon. I just haven't figured out which 2 reactive balls I want. Just something I've noticed.

I personally enjoy Brunswick and Storm. The sig I have is just a joke, not meant to be taken seriously. I don't really believe in sticking with one specific company because you never know what is out there that might work for your specific game. The only other company I'd like to try is Hammer. But more and more I've been considering going with a Brunswick only arsenal perhaps with the ocassional Storm bowl here and there. My reasoning is that I feel Brunswick's equipment is very good at reading the lanes to give you an idea of what is out there. I was happy with the job the Monster SlayR did when the oil got lighter. I just revved it up and sent it from 20-25 out to the around the 7 board and would watch it rip right back to the pocket. The Inferno was dynamite and I am currently enjoying the Ultimate Inferno immensely. One more Brunswick purchase and I'll probably make my decision depending on the results with whatever it is. Classic Zone is looking good, but I will wait and see. Probably should get the X-Factor Re-Loaded plugged and re-drilled to fix my span on that ball. Eh whatever.
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Somewhere in the far distant future Lane #1's slogan will be..."Lane #1, out-carrying Storm for over 50 years!"

I guess I've had good luck in the past couple of years matching up with Storm equipment, but I've also had good luck with Brunswick, Ebonite, Hammer and Champions (defunct) in the past. Ever since being exposed to this site I pay more attention to other companies now and have plans to dabble in different offerings from other companies to see how these pieces may match up to the conditions I see and my game.

Matt

A few years back, I was looking to finally update my equipment.  I went to my pro shop guy/coach to consult.  His first question was is there a ball you are especially happy with.  At that time it was my El Nino, it still would be if it hadn't had to be resurfaced to the point the logo is no longer present.  Any how, to the point, his recommendation was to look through the Storm line for the equipment.

His reasoning is that if a person has found a ball they especially like in a line, it is often easier to fill the gaps and keep the customer happy staying with that line.  

That was then, I personally have 2 Storm, 2 Lane 1, 2 Hammer, and 1 Ebonite balls drilled up that I use in league and tournament play.  The 2 Storm Balls are always in the bag, one is my spare ball.
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Age is only a state of mind.  I lost mine years ago, I will always be young