At the risk of this topic turning into an argument as to why some companies are better than others (which I am not intending here), I'm just curious what your reasons are for picking that company, or companies you use, be it price, customer service, past success, marketing or what.  Right now I'm using Brunswick, Storm, and Hammer.  Brunswick because of past successes with their products with 300's, tournament championships, and my only 800, Storm because of how well their balls hit for me, and how dedicated they are to helping their customers, and Hammer for their willingness to give their customers a shot at their equipment before purchasing it with Demo Days (as Ebonite also does).

back in the urethane days, i was a big ebonite and faball fan.  I loved the hammer and had a really nice gyro.  

when the reactive resins came out, i switched to zones, and thus brunswick.

now that i have been doing alot of research, i am looking at core designs now, and am really getting into MoRich and Visionary.

its not that i think that other companies are bad, its just what my educated guesses and interrestes at the time lead me to..

Phillip

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this topic is very interesting for me right now.  I went into this season 100% Roto Grip.  Their stuff fits my game great, and have great customer service!! Thanks Roger !

However,...I've not bowled with a lot of equipment since my return in late 2001 therefore, I thought I 'may' be limiting myself to what is out there by JUST going w/ Roto.  Caveat: I love Roto Grip stuff, ...still do

So, I have since picked up a MoRich Hercules which I like very much, and 2 Lane 1 pieces, Silver Diamond and a Pro Purple (verdict NOT out at this time).

I don't want to limit myself so I think trying new stuff is good, you never know what you might find.  Especially if you can do it inexpensively by trading.

Have I picked a company....I'll have to say yes right now w/ RG, however, I am testing the waters so to speak
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I've gone to Dyno-Thane. Each and every one of their balls seems to be built with a purpose in mind. They don't flood the market with balls. I can look at the balls that I have drilled, and change balls for a reason, and get the reaction that I want. They also build what I have found to be the best and most comfortable shoe on the market in the ABS line. Customer service is tops, and they are just a phone call away, (or e-mail) if I need help or advice. They are knowledgable and professional in every way. jimensminger

After a couple of good years with Ebonite, I made a switch to Hammer.  Every ball has worked wonders for me.  I have raised my average 10 pin in my home house do to matching up and being able to carry.  I can use the Sling Blade, Blade reactive or the Blade reactive Pearl just about everywhere I go and have a good look.


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I was 100% Track for a couple of years and then began wondering if I was limiting myself and not seeing all of the other great equipment that was out there. I began using Track because their stuff worked best for me. Then I decided to revamp and try new stuff and have since been using a V2 Particle, which is becoming my favorite ball, a Turbo Diesel and a Viscious Particle. The Hammer equipment hits and carries better than anything I have thrown to date, and the Ebonite is so aggressive and yet so smooth.

I strayed away from Storm and am unsure if I will ever try their stuff again. I used an Eraser and a Too Hot and both balls were junk to me. Aside from all that, I am curious to try the new Brunswick stuff and some Dynothane stuff.
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"DOH"

I threw Columbia when I first started bowling.  My first reactive was a Beast.

I had the original Danger Zone, and after that ball died I switched to Ebonite (Grey Wolf).

I changed ball drillers and the new guy thought Storm equipment would be a good fit, so I'm now a mostly Storm girl (except for that White Dot)
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Queen of the Stone 8 Pin

I use primarily Storm equipment now.  I have used other equipment in the past including Columbia, Hammer, Morich and lots of Brunswick.  The Teal Rhino Pro was one of my favorites.  Storm equipment is working well for me right now.  For me and my style, their reactive cover stocks work great.  Up to this point, I have not liked their particle coverstocks.  However I just drilled a Fear Factor and so far I like this ball a lot.