Author Topic: Paradigm (Read 24155 times)

admin · « **on:** December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »

Coverstock: EOX Pearl Reactive

Weight Block: RAD+

Ball Color: Silver/Gold/Purple

Ball Finish: 1500-grit Polish

Radius of Gyration: 2.48 (Low)

Differential: .055 (High)

Durometer: 74-76

Flare Potential: 6" Plus (High)

Fragrance: Concentration - Aromatherapy

Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil

Description: The way we think, live, work and dream--this is our Paradigm.
A highly refined, versatile new coverstock made from a special blend of the purest materials. EOX Pearl Reactive generates more consistent friction to enhance performance and reliability.
With a Mass Bias of .025 on the "Y" axis, the RAD+ Core finds its preferred spin axis in an incredible 5 seconds!

Benefits:
- Strong Midlane Motion
- Forceful Change of Direction
- Unrivaled Backend Reaction
- Superior Entry/Exit Angle

Torpedo · « **Reply #31 on:** February 17, 2006, 01:19:56 PM »

I tried it for only a game only, this ball is amazing, 3-4 pin (pin right to the ring finger) I'm a stroker btw and tweener sometimes, Very nice hooking and a great Backend reaction, I'll write more about it soon.

I noticed a small cracking from the inside the bridge , I hope it wont get out from there..

so far, I loved this ball and can't wait to try the new Passion ,, Bowl up a STORM

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"If Hussain fought to quench his worldly desires, then I do not understand why his sisters, wives and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore that he sacrificed purely for Islam."
Charles Dickens.

BaDBoY · « **Reply #32 on:** February 17, 2006, 03:56:19 PM »

I tried this ball with Torpedo and it was a very good ball it's got a strong hook and ball finsh i played 2 games with it and i scored 1- 153 2- 164.

and my higest score was 207 and i'm thinking to buy one but i'm woreing
about the cracink thing.

so guys should i get one or not?

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i was thinking of brunswick ultimet inferno.

so can somebody tell me what to do?

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H Man · « **Reply #33 on:** February 18, 2006, 07:56:21 AM »

Personally......... I've had two Paradigms and bought one about a month ago. Neither has ever cracked and when I use them I am actually averaging 235. A very good piece of equipment.......but use your own judgement......
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Sshhhhhh........ This is the calm b4 the STORM!!!!!!!

Moose Nugget · « **Reply #34 on:** February 18, 2006, 09:51:08 PM »

Drilled this one up for MAX backend!!! Pin above fingers 3 3/8 pin to pap with MB in strong position. This ball flies on the backend. If you can't get this ball to recover off the dry then you may as well start playing checkers.

Despite the cracking problems this is a fantastic ball. Mine cracked with less than 4 games on it. I hand carried this one to Reno with me to prevent that but it cracked before I could use it there. Not Storm's fault though bridge was too close. If you are thinking about buying one of these make sure your driller gives extra room between fingers and has good bevel on al holes to prevent cracks. Plugged and redrilled fingers and this ball is as good an new.

Layout give great length and very angular hook on backends. This ball looks like someone kicked it when it turns the corner. Love to watch it rev up in the midlane. I have never seen a ball that revs this fast off my hand. Hit is incredible and pins stay low on the deck improving carry %. This ball makes it hard to leave Storm after 8 years but it will probably be the last one I buy for awhile. Their equipment is good but not good enough to cost $30 or more than say "The One" or any other manufacturer's equipment.
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Hung like Einstein and as smart as a Horse!!!

4 out of 3 people have problems with fractions.

jaybowls1991 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 21, 2006, 05:03:31 PM »

Hi I'm 15 and I ave. about 218. When I got this ball I went to about 222. I love this ball a lot. People are saying their ball is cracking, but mine isn't, my ball was one of the first that came out.This ball is excellent

Fin09 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 22, 2006, 11:13:40 AM »

Mine cracked after 3 games. The pin is about 3/8" from the ring finger (no inserts, fairly sharp finger holes). A crack developed that ran directly from the finger hole to the pin, and down through the shell to the core (about 1/2-5/8"). The pro shop that drilled it fixed the crack, and I haven't had a problem since.

BaDBoY · « **Reply #37 on:** February 24, 2006, 03:42:33 AM »

I just got may paradigm 14 lbs , pin-replasment 3-4" i can't what to try it
but can some body tell me how to drill it like where should i drill it from the pin?

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The Wanna Be Slasher · « **Reply #38 on:** March 07, 2006, 09:38:17 PM »

Hello im fairy new bowler and average 130 with my ebonite tornado. I recently bought a Paradigm and had it drilled agressively. That same night I had it drilled i bowled two games one game was 196 and the other 189. THis is an impressive ball and i would recommend it to anyone who is looking to improve there scores! I aLso would like to say the ABSOLUTE POWER. should be renamed the ABSOLUTE WEAKNESS instead of hitting LIke a truck AKA PARADIGM...it hits like a Moped!!!

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME

romchip · « **Reply #39 on:** March 10, 2006, 06:02:50 PM »

Pin - PAP 4"
MB - PAP 4"
Pin - Midplane 3"

As Storm's drill sheet would put it, I have about a 2" pin buffer with this ball. I have strayed from Storm equipment over the past couple of years. The Vertigo was a really bad piece for me and the XXXs weren't stellar either, so it was with a bit of prodding from their rep that I finally tried this ball. I had drilled many of them for customers and everyone seems to love this piece, but I was slow to try it myself.

The ball is amazingly clean through the front for the amount of roll that it develops toward the end of the pattern. When this ball starts to see friction, it looks for it's preferred spin axis quickly. I've thrown alot of Morich stuff lately, and my current favorites are the One and Big One, but this may very well displace the One in my bag. All of the strong MB balls that I carry want to tip quickly but this one reads the condition a little better. The quick revs at the point of friction and great forgiveness for a pearl make it very easy to find carry.

If you're looking for a ball that's clean through the front, rolls through carrydown, and makes a solid move on the big end, this could well be the one for you. Good job to the folks out in Utah. I'll be knocking holes in a Passion tonight as well.
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Tom
Angular Acceleration Pro Shop
www.TunedBallMotion.com

Right Handed, PAP 5" right, 16mph, 350rpm, 20 degrees axis rotation, 30 degrees tilt with normal release

Michael · « **Reply #40 on:** March 31, 2006, 08:35:58 PM »

Everyone around here has been drilling these up so I decided to give it a try. Put the pin over the fingers and kicked cg out about 1 1/2 inch and put a medium hole even and to the right of my ring finger. Kept it shiny. This ball did not really impress me. It rolled flat for me! I could get to the hole, but was leaving flat ten after flat ten. I move a little left and leave a bucket. This ball did not stay in my bag very long. However, I am the first person to drill one up and the ball hit bad so.....Could just be me! LOL!

Good Luck and Good Bowling,
Michael

Gen_Pounder · « **Reply #41 on:** April 06, 2006, 11:31:05 AM »

I picked one up a couple of weeks ago and I was finally able to throw it last night. I have it drilled in the 4x4A drilling. Pin out 4-5 inches and 4.5 top weight. Let me just say that this ball is an absolute monster. When I finally moved far enough left to throw it, I couldn't have been happier with the results. I didn't leave any soft 10s (knock on wood). The only bad breaks I had were two 4 pins (they were a smidge high), an 8 pin, and a solid 7 that kept me from a 290 game. The ball hits like a truck and keeps going all the way through the rack. When the rolls down the lane it looks mean but it sounds even meaner when it hits the pins. I actually went back into the pro-shop and had it re-weighed to make sure it was legal. I have thrown a lot of bowling balls and this is the cream of the crop. Storm keeps putting out quality equipment.
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HG: 300
HS: 826
Paradigm, X-Factor, Erase-IT

Pat Patterson · « **Reply #42 on:** April 21, 2006, 04:49:33 AM »

This is my 2nd Paradigm, purchased 4/20/06. Had ball drilled up by Mike Miller(PBA)at "10 Pins and More" in Rio Rancho, NM. Ball started out weighing 15lbs 3 oz with 3.02 oz top weight before drilling and a 3.0" pin. Laid ball out with pin just right of the ring fingert(Right-Hander), RAD+ swung out 1 1/2" right of thumb, x-weight hole, box condition.
Threw ball on my typical house shot 38' buffed to 45' Synthetic up and around the 10 board(see profile for style), there is OB outside the 5 board. The ball is very aggressive throughout the entire lane. No matter how hard I tried, it was very difficult to get this ball to blow by the 1-3 pocket. If the ball got out too far it would come flying back, but if I pulled it the thing was way too aggressive and would cross over.

Another Excellent Ball From STORM!

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Pat Patterson

Storm8300 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 22, 2006, 05:29:54 PM »

I just got my second paradigm yesterday and "WOW". Have it drilled pin above ring finger CG and RAD swung out 2 inches. This ball flips insane. Used it in a tournament and there wasen't really too much oil out there at all. Light tournament shot, But the ball allowed me to get extremly deep, 5th arrow swing back to the first and shatter the rack. Pins were everywhere. Can't explain how good of a feeling that is when you have confidence in a ball like that, just a ultimate combo in a bowlers aresenal.
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STORM JUST HAS DEVASTAING RESULTS!!!

Brutal Bowler · « **Reply #44 on:** April 25, 2006, 08:59:37 PM »

Big hello to you all from the UK!!

Bought a Paradigm for Â£52 from Ebay. Had been drilled twice before, but i took the risk. Cant really describe how my ball is drilled but its BRILLIANT! )(Thanks to the person who did their drill pattern on their review) No cracks, no problems, just BIG BIG scores - Previous average (before Paradigm) 159 - Current Average 201. Scoring high 500 series' for fun.
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PS - Why have you guys in the USA have it so good with all your bowling needs? If only a brand new Paradigm cost $145, but over here it cost Â£180 (around $300 i think!!) It would have been cheaper to import one from the US for $145 & pay $74 in postage than buy a new ball in England!

Brutal Bowler · « **Reply #45 on:** April 25, 2006, 09:03:12 PM »

Ahh the drilling pattern for me in review below is not right. Here it is again! Hopefully it works out this time.
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