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X-Factor Ace
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
GO "ALL IN"! The difference between absolute confidence and a mere poker face is what you have in your hand. The all new X Factor Ace™ featuring RAD3™ technology with ACCU-Tread™ pearl particle coverstock will make you down right cocky! The Ace’s high... flaring that is, and has a strong preferred spin axis that will give you impressive mid-lane roll without sacrificing the sharp backend move. Always have an Ace™ in the hole!

X FACTOR ACEâ„¢ Technical Specifications

Coverstock ACCU-Tread Pearl Particle
Weight Block RAD3â„¢ Triple Disk Technology
Ball Color Cherry/Royal/Lime
Ball Finish 1500-grit Polish
Radius of Gyration 2.52 (Low)
Differential .055 (High)
Durometer 75 - 77 Rex D-scale
Flare Potential 6 (High)
Fragrance Wintergreen
Weights 10 - 16 lbs.
SKU# TXA


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CoachJim

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #16 on: November 09, 2004, 06:23:38 PM »
Picked this one up yesterday.

3.5" pin to cg
3 1/8oz top weight
15.6 lbs.
drilled Pin above ring finger 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" with the Rad on the VAL and a 7/8" weight hole on the PAP.

I have been having a problem with over/under with my other equipment. My XXX would over under unless I fluffed it to the point where it wouldn't carry. My Fear Factor would roll so early that it would hit like a marshmellow.

This ball gets through the heads well and doesn't shoot through the break point.

It makes a hard continuous move to the pocket and responds well to wrist adjustments ie if I go more up the back of the ball it rolls earlier and doesn't over snap on the back end and if I get my hand around the side, the Ace skids a little farther and snaps harder. Some of my other equipment would still snap too hard even if I went almost straight up the back of the ball.

The carry is tremendous I have been leaving double digit 10 pins the past 3 weeks, but last night only 4 and 2 of those were in the first 5 frames when I was figuring out where and how to play the lane.

Versatility seems to be good, I was able to use this ball the whole night while others changed balls every game. I was bowling on Brunswick synthetics with a 7x7 oiled to 32ft and buffed to 42ft with a lane walker machine. Not sure what oil they use probably the cheapest. I will review it again when I throw it on different conditions.

This ball will come back from anywhere as long as you have enough side rotation and head oil to keep it from hooking too soon.

I give the Ace an "A"
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Moose Nugget

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #17 on: November 12, 2004, 08:52:22 PM »
Control, Control, Control!!!

Ball Drilled with Storm Layout #1
15 lbs, 3 oz
3.58 oz top wt
3" pin, 5 1/4" from PAP
Mass Bias in B position (5 o'clock)
Weight hole on PAP

Synthetic 38' med-heavy oil

Box condition didn't match up well with this shot.  Ace tended to squirt past break wich resulted in weak hits and poor pin action.  Scuffed with Grey Scotchbright and ball came to life. I am able to play anywhere on the lane with simple wrist adjustments.  Have seen no sign of over-under with this ball, it has great control and is very easy to read lanes with this one.  I can see this will quickly become first ball out of the bag. Another great Storm product!


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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2004, 08:59:51 PM »
This ball, WOW great ball. This ball goes nicely down the lane and comes right back and hits real hard, sometimes too hard. I don't leave really that many ten pin i leave the 9 pin now. Great ball, It is giving me what i want out of it. i would give this ball a 10!!! WOW!
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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2004, 02:19:39 AM »
I drilled my ace pin 4 1/2 inches from my axis, pin above my ring finger, with the RAD strong. I have  thrown this ball on a variety of conditions and have fund it to be very versatile. I normally play a fairly deep inside angle as i have slower ball speed with good hand. This ball gets down the lane with ease and makes a very strong move to the pocket. The Ace throws messengers like no other ball i have thrown this point it is by far the strongest ball in my arsenal. I plan on drilling a second one with a lower pin and will post a review on it after drilling and throwing it
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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #20 on: November 23, 2004, 02:16:52 PM »
Pin is 4 1/2" from the PAP
RAD is in the strong position (position B)

This ball is truely amazing.
It seems to have the same basic reaction for everyone I have seen use it. It is a very skid/flippy ball, but a very useful one I must say. It will sit in the oil and do nothing all day long if the break point is left in the oil. All you need to do is get it to the dry, anywhere. It is so strong off the dry that I find myself playing angles I have never found myself using before. When lined up the ACE will drive and finish like non other. Very strong, powerful, and continuous backend. A normal line for me using this ball would be 20-25 with a break point out around 5 or 6.
I would definately recommend this ball to any competitive bowler looking for a skid/flip ball to use when there is a decent amount of oil.
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WildLefty

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #21 on: November 27, 2004, 11:04:52 AM »
I can't wait for mine to get hear. Common arrive already!!
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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #22 on: November 27, 2004, 04:00:08 PM »
Got the ball;

Drilled it.. pin over and to the right of my ring finger; RAD to the right of my thumbhole.  A weighthole slightly off my PAP.  

I am a .. slow/medium stroker and this ball works amazing.  I bowled a 5 game tournament here this afternoon and hit a 1100.  It absolutely ignores the oil.. and snaps hard and continues hooking into the pocket.  Definately need a dry part to launch the ball towards the pocket; and be careful of long oil patterns.. may need to bag it.

This ball is my first ball out of the bag now.. rather than my Deuce.

Another great STORM ball.
Cheers!
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StormBowler13

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #23 on: November 27, 2004, 06:07:28 PM »
I just ordered the Ace and am waiting on it to get here....I have thrown the Ace once before and got ALOT of backend reaction out of it... Even though the ball wasn't drilled to my fingers i was still getting a constant strong hit to the pocket... It goes down the lane and just when u think it isn't going to come back it shoots across the lanes to crush the pocket.... i bowl my league on med. oiled wood lanes so I'm gonna have to swing it a lil more than the ball that i throw now... i got this 1 because i needed a ball to use when i go to trnys with alot of oil... the balls i have now just wasn't cutting it there, i was changing my line too much and it was starting to get uncomfortable...But over all with the little bit that i have thrown the Ace, i give it a 10!!!
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jcherin300

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2004, 10:54:00 PM »
THE ACE IS THE GREATEST HITTING BALL Storm PUT OUT. ITS VERSATILE ON ANY CONDITION AND SEND Messengers ALL OVER THE DECK. I DRILLED THE BALL TO GO LONG WITH A SNAP. I LOVE THE PIN ABOVE AND BETWEEN THE FINGERS WITH THE CG AND RaD BUMPED OUT AND STACKED...ITS SKID WHIP!!!! ANY BOWLER WHO'S STRUGGLING WITH THEIR GAME WILL BE AMAZED WHEN YOU THROW THE ACE... YOUR AVERAGE AND GAME WILL INCREASE.
TRUST THIS BALL.....
MY GOOD FRIEND TOLD ME TO PICK UP THE BALL, BUT I TOLD HIM THAT IAM NOT A CrankER LIKE YOU...IAM A STROKER! HE SAID I THREW A 750 RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX AND IT WILL WORK FOR YOU... I THREW A 714 AND 736 RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX AT 2 DIFFERENT LANES...
SO GO OUT AND PICK IT UP AND YOU WILL LOVE IT....TRUST ME
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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #25 on: December 10, 2004, 07:03:35 PM »
I ordered this ball about a week ago. I drilled it with the pin above the bridge and the RAD to the right of the thumb. I knew from the first shot that this was a hooking ball. When it looks like it isn't going to make it to the pocket, it suddenly snaps and blows the pins away. If you want a heavy oil ball with a lot of backend, the Ace is your ball!
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StormBowler13

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #26 on: December 12, 2004, 08:47:36 PM »
I got my ACE in bout a week and a half ago...and i love it....it goes long amd has a sharp hoop back to  the pocket...it hits soo hard that if u r anywhere close tot he pocket it will strike....this ball is great!!! i shot a 624 the 1st 3 games with this ball... and since i have only been bowlin 4 boiut a year and half thats ptety good...overall GREAT!!! 10!..
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jw300

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #27 on: December 31, 2004, 10:16:14 AM »
I have yet to find anything I don’t like about the ACE.  Often, when it comes time to put it away I’m surprised by how long I have used it.  That for sure doesn’t happen with all of the balls I drill!  Just the special ones that stay in my bag for quite a while.

Check out the full review and other cool articles at mybowler.com:
http://www.mybowler.com/JW's+Junction/725.aspx
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undeadh

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #28 on: December 31, 2004, 12:27:16 PM »
Just got this ball for my Xmas present. Drilled it according to storm layout#3.

Im a stroker with a medium ball speed and very high rev. I absoutely love this ball as it goes long and hooks right back with a strong finish.This ball is also very consistent in its hooking so,YOU CAN DO NO WRONG with it.

I have played on heavy and medium oil lanes so far and the ball still works perfectly on both condiditions.I would recommend anyone who wants to increase in their average.

Keep making those balls Storm.
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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #29 on: January 04, 2005, 02:38:46 PM »
Ive had this ball for a while now and all i can say is that this ball is awesome at times very forgiving in missed shots and very controllable...
i have this ball drilled to play as my down and in shot...

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with this drilling a can play straight up down the first or through the second arrow depending on how the lanes are oily and/or broken down...on drier conditions i can move in more and swing out...but i love the reaction i get with this on synthetics because it will have a more snappy backend...on would id avg about 200 with this ball on wood and probably 210 on synthetics...even on games where id struggle for a lil bit id still manage to throw at least a 190...i cant wait to get my xtreme and have it drilled more aggresively and try to play a more open up shot on oily lanes...plus the scent is a plus but i dont thik it helps your game in any way
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StormBowler13

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #30 on: January 11, 2005, 07:48:26 PM »
I have had the Ace for about a month now and i love it...well that was until i bowled with it in a trny this past weekend and the lanes took a chunk out of it in the track... needless to say i was mad..through the 1st 4 games i had a 801, so ave. bout 200...I'm 15 and have only been bowling for about a year and a half now so that prety good...well after that i went from 1st to 6th within 3 games and that where i finished....but this is a GREAT oily lane ball and is great to use with carry down... it eats through the oil as if it wasn't even there...Now I'm waiting on my new Ace to get here... "the bowling alley and to pay"..lol...
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