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Seeking to expand the perfect combination of power and control, the trailblazing Super Charge cuts through oil and digs into the backends.

SUPER CHARGEâ„¢ Technical Specifications:

Coverstock MONSOONâ„¢ Solid  Reactive
Weight Block True-Rollâ„¢ Design
Ball Color Orange / Grape Crush
Ball Finish 800-grit Matte
Radius of Gyration 2.460 (Low)
Differential .050 (High)
Durometer 76 - 78 Rex D-scale
Flare Potential 6 (High)
Fragrance Orange
Weights 10 - 16 lbs.
SKU# TSG

Testing 123... Hi, I am a beginner. Finally, I am in the forum.. Lkike to hi to all you bowlers out there...

------O--O-----     LEGEND: O = finger or thumb holes
------@-------              @ = pin
---------------             * = CG
--*---------                 (YES this is drilled for a lefty)
-------O---


     hey I finally got around to drilling up that Super Power.  I drilled it with the pin under my ring by 1/4" and kicked the cg out 2 1/2" with a 2 1/2" pin.  I tend to have a slower ball speed not granny style slow but not average.  I'm a lefty who loves to play all lines to the pocket. basically whatever gets me a strike.  There's one word that defines this ball.  WOW!!!  I threw this ball on a heavier oil house shot and this ball did two things.  fist of all it flat out hooked and second it harder then mike tyson in the ring.  If I hit high, STRIKE!!! If I hit low, STRKIE!!! it was like this ball was unstoppable.  I even played right through the middle of the lane where the oil is the heaviest and it still hooked a grip load.  This has got to be the ball of the year, well this and probably the FF (Fear Factor)  Storm has done it again.  I don't know what they're doing but whatever it is, they should definitely keep up the great work.  I'm not one of those people that only stays to one company either.  I go with whatever looks like it would work for me to my best advantage.  I have a few brunswick, ebonite, Storm, Columbia 300, track, and one roto grip ball and they all seem to be working fine but this one definitely out does them all by far.  I feel like there is nothing that can stop me.  this ball comes flying back to the pocket just when you would think it's going to go into the gutter and there's only about 15 feet left til the pin deck, but zoom it's like I'm throwing one of Chris Barnes bowling balls.  Oh well I feel like I've said way too much.  You can tell what is good for you if you never go out and try something yourself.  After all you aren't the same type of bowler as I am.  So get off of your computer and go bowl like every man should do.
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Why does everyone have to hate on the Lefties  If you know you can't beat them you minus will join them.

Well, this is my very first review of a Storm bowling ball... although NOT the very first Storm ball I've ever purchased.  In the fall of 2001 I used a Trauma ER, the Super Power duo, and the Tour Power in league competition.  All were highly successful, but I never submitted any reviews on those pieces.

Brunswick has been my favorite ball company for eleven years (with Track a distant second).  During that same period of time, I have seen the growth of Storm with regard to equipment and popularity.  I have read many reviews here and elsewhere on Storm bowling balls; most if not all of them were positive and informative.  Right now, I am a point where I want to expand and experiment, and I feel that Storm will reveal some unknowns about my own game.

Anyway, here is my review of the new Storm Super Charge!

I had this fifteen-pounder (2" pin out, 3.96 oz. top) drilled 4 1/4" X 3 1/2" (pin under ring finger, mass bias on VAL, X-hole on PAP) and kept the 800-grit-matte box finish.  It was tested on fresh oil (a blended 42' house pattern) with stripped backends.

This ball rolls early and heavy with a clean break to the pocket.  It finishes strong with a smashing blow to the rack.  With the low RG, high differential, and unique core design, the Super Charge could be a economy version of the X Factor line.

In one stretch I rolled seventeen Xs in eighteen frames.  In only three games of practice I rolled 724 (223-265-236), but I know better days are ahead!

Call it the "Storm front", 'cause this is only the beginning!

Review #3!

Rolled 755 series (256-276-223) in league play last night with this ball.  I could have very well rolled an 800, but two missed 10-pins in the last game cost me (operator errors again, this time with the spare ball)!  Added nearly four more sticks to my Monday night average (from 213.1 up to 216.6).

The lanes were a little slicker than Saturday night, mainly due to humidity.  The Super Charge, however, still lives up to its name: slicing through the midlane oil with super roll, then charging back to destroy rack after rack!  What amazes me is the fact that the MONSOON coverstock still has the same relative out-of-the-box matte finish after nine games in the oil!  Of course, proper cleaning and care afterwards helps out!

Nine games (three practice, six league):  246.22 average!  Thanks again to all at Storm for adding a Super Charge to my game!
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Behind the approaching front, the perfect Storm is about to be unleashed...

Lane Conditions: Medium Oil (Synthetic lanes)
Ball Weight: 14lb
Pin: 3"
PAP: 5" right, 3/4" up
Drilled: 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" (stacked leverage) (Balance Hole: 1" below PAP)
Ball Surface: Factory/box
Bowler: Right hand / Stroker


I just tried a few games today with this new ball from Storm.  The experience so far is fantastic, it did exactly what I expected - a very stable and controllable ball.  This ball is smooth and predictable.  

The ball rolls early and heavily with a nice curve back end, the control through the heads and midlane make this ball one of best on the market.  This is a heavy flare ball, I got 4 inch of track flare in the oil.  It also hits the pins very hard.

I tried different line with different speed and hand release, it is very versatile  and forgiving.  If I move left, slow the speed down and put more hand to the side, it will hook more and curve it's way back to the pocket.  On the other hand, if I move right, increase speed and put hand behind the ball, it will go longer and then make a nice smaller hook to the pocket.

At first I am worried that this ball will roll and hook too soon while the back end is not enough, but after a few games today, I can confirm that it's a perfect ball for the medium oil synthetic lanes.  It rolls perfectly with a smooth back end, BUT it's not a skid/hard flip ball.  

The only problem I think is drying head, also do not use it on dry lanes.  On the other hand, I am worried how long the "Monsoon Solid Reactive" coverstock will last.  

It is a bit early to make a conclusion without trying on other conditions, i.e. carrydown or heavy oil condition, but so far it seems this is a great ball if you are looking for control and smoothness.

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Steve Chan

First let me give you the layout of my ball.

----O O----- Finger Holes
------@----- Pin Placemnent
-------- * - CG
---- O ----- Thumb Hole
Yesterday 02/20/04 was the second week I have used this ball in my league play.  First week I tried to swing the ball out and let it come back like a banana.  Did not work for me, because I do not put a lot of revs on the ball.  Last night went up the boards, stood at 15 through it to 10 and right into the pocket. Three game set was 191 212 225. This ball is extremely versatile, one could rev it up and swing it wide, or you can play up the boards with it.  A great ball 10 out of 10.

All I can say is WOW, this ball will hook. I had the ball drilled with the pin to the right and below my ring finger and the cg in my grip line. I thought this ball would be weaker than my deuce, which has the same drilling and grit, but this ball is a good 5 boards stronger and hits better and unlike my deuce, it doesn't shine up after 6 games. The monsoon coverstock is great. I cant wait to get rid of my x-factor and my deuce, so I can buy the xxx factor, which has the pearlized version of the monsoon coverstock. Well, I will give you a review on the xxx when I get it and I hope its as positive as this one.
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There are no bad bowlers, if you show up and do you're best, you're a good bowler in my book! Stormy Normy