since I've never thrown one, I'm not sure which one would be the best route, but I feel like giving Storm a try just because.  First off, I'm a stroker, I normally stand about 17 and play the 7-9 boards.  I'm medium to light revs, medium speed.

What I am looking for is a ball to fill the heavy oil void, currently, I have 3 ebonite TPC players, with different layouts (weak to agressive), and that covers takes care of me the vast majority of the time.  However, where I struggle is on the nights when there is excessive oil, or I'm shooting a sport shot.  So I'm looking for something that will be a step up in the oil handling department.  The players were originally designed to be medium-heavy, so I'm guessing the newer medium-heavy and heavy oil balls all might fit the bill, but since I've never thrown storm, I'm not sure how there claims will compare to my players.  

The 3 balls I was looking at (I'm open to suggestions also) would be:
Paradigm
Vertigo
Trifecta

Any suggestions on which way I should go?

Secondly, about the Paradigm, and the 5 second rev up, isn't it pretty common for the ball to hit the pins before 5 seconds anyway?  I just figure that part is a marketing ploy, but that doesn't mean it can't be an excellent ball.

thanks guys, I was leaning towards the trifecta, so it sounds like that's the best plan.  Thanks again.

I have a Storm X-Factor Re-Loaded 15# up for sale. $65 shipped. Dull the surface and it will hook just as much as any of the 3 your looking at. PM if your interested, or check the For Sale section.