Can we get some real information on a bowling ball instead of hype? I am really getting tired of this.

Here is Storm's Latest Greatest Comming Out:

Crux - Release Date: October 14, 2014

The Center of UNBRIDLED POWER. Asymmetry is 'The Crux'
 
For eight years running now, more professionals have included Storm in their arsenal than any other brand. They want the same thing as amateur bowlers—superior performance. With strong, consistent motion and energy through the pins, Storm bowling balls are incomparable.

Okay hyping up your own company it is great.

Of course though we get the same words for the past eight years on bowling balls. Strong, Consistent Motion, Energy.

The Catalyst™ Core is not only our latest groundbreaking technology, it is the sparkplug of this ball. It soon will be the stimulation of exceptional bowling. Its’ dynamic asymmetrical design will help you create more angle through the pocket. It’s been proven that increasing your entry-angle gives you a much wider margin for error that can lead to more strikes. Think Jason Belmonte or Pete Weber’s pin-action, you don't have to throw it like these pros but that is what you can expect from the Crux.

Every new core is "Ground Breaking"! I am guessing they really mean it this time.

I have heard cores referred to as the engine of the ball, but a Sparkplug?

"It soon will be the stimulation of exceptional bowling."

This ball is going to give you the same pin-action as Jason Belmonte or Pete Weber. Impressive!

And the ERGâ„¢ hybrid reactive cover stock is prepped to a 3000-grit, so bowlers like yourself can be rest assured that the Crux has decisive performance

WOW! 3000 Grit is now the magical surface. I better get all of my equipment to 3000 grit. It is statements like this is why most bowlers refuse to change the surface on their bowling ball.

Also any review of new ball based on throwing it immediately out of the box is a waste of time (especially on a fresh house shot).

I want to know how well a ball works after many games on it. I want to know how well it performs once you have to do some maintenance on it. We as consumers should be demanding this kind of information from the manufacturers.

Instead we get statemenst that the core soon will be the stimulation of exceptional bowling and the cover's magical 3000 grit is going to give decisive performance.

This message was not just to pick on Storm. All ball companies do this. As someone who purchases bowling balls, it would be nice to have some real information along with the hype. 

LOL

I buying it anyways cuz I usually better with their non gravity high end releases...a la invasion, vivid, etc...

Save yo bucks for a crux!

Txbowler, I get what you're saying and I think most who have responded to this topic do, as well. While there may have been some humorous jabs taken, the fact is if your bowling skill is in that 10% range or higher, you're not likely to drawn to a ball because of the hype. Your buying decision is going to be influenced by what you've seen for yourself and a knowledge of your abilities whether the latest and greatest ball introduced to the marketplace is suitable for your game or not.

Where I live for example, most bowlers I've seen use Storm and Motiv, particularly the latter. I suspect many have followed the hype and/or figured if the top bowlers in the area are using those two brands then it must be good for them. Where as, I've used Brunswick and Radical; however, my decision has solely been based on what I think will work best for my game -- and I've been right so far.

txbowler I have to disagree with you analysis about the once a week bowler's reason for a buying a ball. It comes down to hook for them not striking. Which ball out hooks the other.

Its the same story across all proshops. The proshop reccommends this type of ball to a customer (which will fit their style and produce the strikes they are looking for). Well the  customer wants another ball because it will hook more and is newer. Let's face it, Storm advertising that you will get the same pin-action as Jason Belmonte and Pete Weber is really stretching things.

It's all about connecting with the bowler and persuading them to try your product.

The connection a bowler should have is with a proshop. Its the proshop that does the magic, not the ball.

Quote from: tkkshop on October 01, 2014, 10:37:06 AM

It's all about connecting with the bowler and persuading them to try your product.

The connection a bowler should have is with a proshop. Its the proshop that does the magic, not the ball.

This is a great point.  But this is where the disconnect with the general bowling population happens. 

I can walk into any high end golf store and purchase the best club and not talk to a sole.  And to the average bowler, I would guess that a majority have no idea that a bowling ball can be drilled multiple ways for different reactions based on their games. 

Just like a majority of golfers do not get custom length shafts made for their exact height.

As was stated above, the bowler should be talking with their pro shop to maximize the potential of the ball and bowler.  But marketing the ball, I don't recall the pro shops being mentioned much at all by the major ball companies.

Maybe that needs to change.  If they stated in their commercials and marketing that you should consult with your local pro shop operator to determine the correct drilling layout for your game, it would help? 

Just a thought.