Author Topic: Storm vs. roto grip (Read 19458 times)

Blueprint · « **on:** February 07, 2011, 02:57:43 AM »

What's the difference in the reaction characteristics of storm and roto grip equipment?

Jesse James · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:18:49 PM »

You're kidding right???

when you figure it out.....please let me know!

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john rambo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:37:59 PM »

It's the Same!!!

john rambo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:43:19 PM »

Storm own Roto Grip produced under the same roof. It's kindda like the whole Ebonite thing. If anyone believes that there is that much difference between Ebonite, Hammer, Columbia and Track then you need to think again, It's marketing at it's best. And proof of that is the greats can and always will win with anything and everything. It's all about who can pay you the most.

Blueprint · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:45:52 PM »

So I understand and know that they are made under the same roof, however from my experience the roto grip stuff doesn't seem to be as skid flip as the storm stuff. Example, I have a mutant cell pearl and an anarchy. The mcp is more of a controlled reaction and the anarchy is more skid flip.

Blueprint · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2011, 04:48:58 PM »

With that said, if you don't know or simply feel that there isn't a difference. All you have to say is that you don't feel there is a difference, as crazy as it sounds your answer can be that simple.

MrPerfect · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:11:43 PM »

I used to be a storm/roto fanboy, and for me the difference was always where the balls hooked. For me Roto has always been a control bowlers dream manufacturer. Whereas Storm has always been the boomers dream manufacturer. Basically, what you are getting with Roto is typically stuff that is clean up front, strong in the mids, and continuous in the back without over-hooking. With Storm you typically getting stuff that clears the fronts and early mids, and from there the stuff is typically pretty strong or flippy in the backend. You really can't go wrong making an arsenal mixed with a little bit of both, but I found myself leaning towards the Roto stuff.

Personally, give Track a try, because it's the first manufacturer I've found that gives me all of the looks while still being able to stay under one brand.

SKIDSNAP · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:25:24 PM »

I was with you until your statement at the end. I have found Track products in general to be relatively the same across their product line after about 5 games. Furthermore what's the big deal about staying with only one brand. If Storm and Roto Grip have the range of ball reactions covered why not use both. Who says you have to use only one brand?

MrPerfect wrote on 2/7/2011 8:11 PM:
I used to be a storm/roto fanboy, and for me the difference was always where the balls hooked. For me Roto has always been a control bowlers dream manufacturer. Whereas Storm has always been the boomers dream manufacturer. Basically, what you are getting with Roto is typically stuff that is clean up front, strong in the mids, and continuous in the back without over-hooking. With Storm you typically getting stuff that clears the fronts and early mids, and from there the stuff is typically pretty strong or flippy in the backend. You really can't go wrong making an arsenal mixed with a little bit of both, but I found myself leaning towards the Roto stuff.

Personally, give Track a try, because it's the first manufacturer I've found that gives me all of the looks while still being able to stay under one brand.

billdozer · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:03:49 PM »

AZO is also poured in utah at the same plant.

For my game the symmetical stuff from both companies is relatively the same...I get a lot of use out of the assymetrical stuff...I use...

The Roto-Grip crown line (cells and theories) as well as the Storm master line (dimensions and now prodigy)...I use these ball lines to control the front part of the lane typically when beginning league and when bowling sport/tournament shots.

The premier line from storm (gravities and invasion/anarchy) is where controlling the breakpoint comes into play. When I need backend or a higer entry angle usually I'm going with the high end storm stuff.

My findings are pretty much the same as the previous posters..

my arsenal..

http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/_billdozer/My%20Arsenal/

MrPerfect · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2011, 08:51:12 AM »

SKIDSNAP wrote on 2/7/2011 8:25 PM:

I was with you until your statement at the end. I have found Track products in general to be relatively the same across their product line after about 5 games. Furthermore what's the big deal about staying with only one brand. If Storm and Roto Grip have the range of ball reactions covered why not use both. Who says you have to use only one brand?

MrPerfect wrote on 2/7/2011 8:11 PM:

I used to be a storm/roto fanboy, and for me the difference was always where the balls hooked. For me Roto has always been a control bowlers dream manufacturer. Whereas Storm has always been the boomers dream manufacturer. Basically, what you are getting with Roto is typically stuff that is clean up front, strong in the mids, and continuous in the back without over-hooking. With Storm you typically getting stuff that clears the fronts and early mids, and from there the stuff is typically pretty strong or flippy in the backend. You really can't go wrong making an arsenal mixed with a little bit of both, but I found myself leaning towards the Roto stuff.

Personally, give Track a try, because it's the first manufacturer I've found that gives me all of the looks while still being able to stay under one brand.

For me it's just personal preference. If I can get every shot shape I am looking to create from one brand I prefer to stay with one brand due to consistency in cover adjustments. Plus, it might be marketing, but I find the Track numbering system to be a very useful tool in terms of helping me tackle lane play decisions.

Bigmike · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2011, 10:45:34 AM »

What I have noticed from the 2-3 years that I have thrown both exclusively is there is a difference in reaction. Most of my Roto pieces remind me of the Brunswick stuff that I threw a few years back. Good continuous motion in the back with out a lot of over-reaction in the back. There are exceptions to the rule as my MCP is very strong on the back end as was is my Nomad solid.

Storm has a larger line so there are some pieces that have the same roll charachteristics as RG. To me it seems like the symmetrical balls have a smoother motion like the Dimension, Reign-of-Fire, Special Agent, Secret Agent, etc. In early results it appears the Marvel is along the lines of that as well. The pearlized Storm gear can be flippy, but 4000abralon usually cures that quickly.

I did like the low-powered RG stuff like the Mars, Venus, and Neptune. Storm didn't have anything with this low-powered of a weight block in there line. Even the Tropical Storms can still be very whippy on the back end.

MyTime2Shine wrote on 2/7/2011 5:45 PM: So I understand and know that they are made under the same roof, however from my experience the roto grip stuff doesn't seem to be as skid flip as the storm stuff. Example, I have a mutant cell pearl and an anarchy. The mcp is more of a controlled reaction and the anarchy is more skid flip.

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