The Street Rod bowling balls introduce a new core to the Storm line. I was excited to see this core shape, because one of my favorite balls years ago was the messenger by Columbia. The Street Rod and messenger share a very similar core shape. I drilled a pin 1-2 out ball, with my pin under my ring finger, and Cg on grip line (5 x 5 3/8).
I have found the Street Rod to give a reaction much like my Screamin' Banshee. The cover is the same, and over all movement is very similar. The Street Rod weight block reads the lane earlier for me than the thunder line, but with less flare and less backend reaction. This is something we needed in our line in my opion.
I found out of the box, the Street Rod to be a little too aggressive in the midlane for me. After polishing with step 2, then step 3, I then hit the ball on all four quadrants with a well used 2000 abralon pad, and got the reaction I was looking for. The reactor cover gets through the fronts rather easily. The ball just absolutely blends out a walled house shot for me, as well as gives me control on tougher patterns. I used this ball at the RPC in Indiana this year, with great success. It was a key reaction to getting me into the finals. Just last night, I shot 267 (missed seven pin), 280, 278, 279 for 1104 four game block with this ball!!! Whether I am bowling on tough conditions, or a walled house shot, this ball is in my bag.
The new Street Rods simply out perform their price point. This new hot line will be a favorite among many styles of players, as well as give Stormchasers a new reaction style on the lanes. Stop by your local Storm VIP pro shop and ask for the new Street Rod!!!
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Tommy Gollick
Storm Regional/Pro Shop staff
Red Crown Pro Shop Harrisburg, PA
stormbowling.com