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Title: New Balls coming
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on September 11, 2004, 11:10:32 PM
Got word from the distributors that an X-Factor Ace and Hot Rod Pro Stock Pearl was on the way, and should be in stock earlier in October.

I am sure this means that they Hot Rod original is done.
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: HamPster on September 12, 2004, 08:28:54 AM
Geez, what's the deal with the X-Factor line?  I thought the Triple X was gonna be the last one, then there's the Xtreme, now ANOTHER one?  Can they just not think of a name for a new master line or something?
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Bowlers Alley Nick on September 12, 2004, 10:43:31 AM
Didn't new balls just come out? lol what the hell..
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Strider on September 12, 2004, 11:00:29 AM
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Didn't new balls just come out? lol what the hell..
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This coming from someone who apparently bought them all?  lol.
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: charlest on September 12, 2004, 11:47:50 AM
Sorry, but this is beginning to sound like what so many of the Columbia nay-sayers have been screaming about and making fun of Columbia for. It seems to have gotten to the point where one no longer has to be concerned with drilling options or surface change options - you only have to pick the right ball.

Like Columbia they are discontinuing balls that they don't give half a chance of succeeding. Marketing seems to becoming their life's blood, not bowling.  

I used the word 'seems' advisedly, because I don't know if this is the case. It's just the appearance of the situation to me.

Make no mistake; I still believe both Storm and Columbia make some great bowling balls. I just believe that in such a limited market, this strategy, a literal parade of bowling balls, can be very self-defeating.
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: scotts33 on September 12, 2004, 11:57:06 AM
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Make no mistake; I still believe both Storm and Columbia make some great bowling balls. I just believe that in such a limited market, this strategy, a literal parade of bowling balls, can be very self-defeating.


And these two companies will be what the bowling public sees on the Nat'l PBA and purchases because companies like Mo-Rich, Visionary, Lane #1, LaneMasters won't pay the exhorbitant licensing fee.  

Scott
Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Actinium on September 12, 2004, 01:03:19 PM
An ace, the name has relations to the duece, but how similar could it be, especially since they came out with a stronger version, the XXXtreme. And another thing that I wonder is, that storm likes to use cores either two or three times, which thwey have done with the RAD3 core, so do you think it could be another modification?
Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Maelstrom on September 12, 2004, 01:51:58 PM
October, eh? The sure didn't giv much time between this realease and the recharge/flash flood. I hope the X Factor Ace is a particle pearl...
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Billy Ray on September 12, 2004, 02:44:05 PM
Since I have heard the X-Factor is going away maybe the ACE (a one) is the original X-Factor Core with the monsoon coverstock on it???

As for the massive ball release year Bill Chrisman said in a BJI article earlier in the year that it was going to be their biggest ball year!

Just retiring older stale core/cover combinations.

AND for those of you who care what the ball is called....WHO CARES???????

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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Bowlers Alley Nick on September 12, 2004, 02:48:54 PM
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Didn't new balls just come out? lol what the hell..
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This coming from someone who apparently bought them all?  lol.
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Actually, I am buying one of them (Recharge or Depth Charge) and i bought a Triple X ahwile ago. But yeah its quite ridiculous with all the new balls coming out.
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: FutureHallOFamer on September 12, 2004, 08:28:41 PM
The problem i have is not the fact that they are releasing to many, but the fact that i want EVERY SINGLE ONE!  I would like to see them space the releases a little bit just so I can save up!
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: CouCh O MaTiC on September 12, 2004, 09:10:11 PM
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Since I have heard the X-Factor is going away maybe the ACE (a one) is the original X-Factor Core with the monsoon coverstock on it???


Hey Billy Ray, I believe they already made this with an overseas release called the Pro X-Factor.
Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Billy Ray on September 12, 2004, 09:51:45 PM
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Since I have heard the X-Factor is going away maybe the ACE (a one) is the original X-Factor Core with the monsoon coverstock on it???


Hey Billy Ray, I believe they already made this with an overseas release called the Pro X-Factor.



Strictly my speculation!
I love teh original x-factor core but would love to see a stronger pearl cover on it.
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Billy Ray
Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Maelstrom on September 12, 2004, 10:47:13 PM
Yes, you can get X Factor Pros all over the internet, ebay, bowlingball.com, they are not that hard to find.

Does anyone have a picture or any info on these balls yet?
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Pat Patterson on September 13, 2004, 02:35:57 AM
So Mike, The STORM Tech guy said it is a Deuce with an X-Factor cover, in that case it would make it an original X-Factor since the Deuce was and X-Factor with a Solid Reactive cover instead of the Mystic Pearl coverstock.
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: HamPster on September 13, 2004, 08:10:03 AM
Maybe they modified the Mystic coverstock a little, I'm kinda surprised they only used it on one ball, the X-Factor was awesome . .
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Goof1073 on September 13, 2004, 08:21:27 AM
So does this mean the original XF is dead now or not?
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: brimar on September 13, 2004, 08:58:28 AM
Charlest is most correct....

i guess storm decided to race with c300 to see who can put out the most new balls in a 12 month period. What the hell is up with the name though....
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Billy Ray on September 13, 2004, 10:29:59 AM
Here's the real answer just to stop the rumors.

The ACE is a Triple X core with a pearl particle coverstock and has the sharpest entry angle of any storm ball!

The Pro Stock pearl is a low flare pearl coverstock. (not much more info on this one.) Both should be available in october. You should see your local staff guys and VIP shops throwing them end of this week or next week.

Haven't seen the core pics yet but this is what I have been told by a legitimate source.

Edited on 9/13/2004 10:22 AM
Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Goof1073 on September 13, 2004, 11:08:34 AM
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You should see your local staff guys and VIP shops throwing them end of this week or next week.
Sweet!  My shop is a VIP shop so I'm looking forward to see them...sooner than later I hope!
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-Chris: DJ's Pro Shop : Auburn, MA
Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Maelstrom on September 13, 2004, 02:03:33 PM
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Here's the real answer just to stop the rumors.

The ACE is a Triple X core with a pearl particle coverstock and has the sharpest entry angle of any storm ball!

The Pro Stock pearl is a low flare pearl coverstock. (not much more info on this one.) Both should be available in october. You should see your local staff guys and VIP shops throwing them end of this week or next week.

Haven't seen the core pics yet but this is what I have been told by a legitimate source.

Edited on 9/13/2004 10:22 AM


I really did want a particle pearl in the triple x line, and now we may get it. I am getting excited about this
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: dirtbikebowler on September 13, 2004, 04:56:41 PM
My shop is a VIP too. but if there planning on coming out in october i dout they'll be in next week.
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Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Actinium on September 13, 2004, 06:36:51 PM
Does anybody have any more information on these balls other than what has already been said like core, numbers (RG, Diff, etc), color, or anything?
Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Jeff Carter on September 13, 2004, 07:29:31 PM
I just want to clear up any confusion you might have on the new X-Factor Ace. The ball is a RAD3 core with a pearl particle Accu-Tread coverstock. When tested against all of the other balls in the Master Line, this ball had the strongest entry angle into the pins of any of the Master Line balls ( according to the CATS data ). The ball will come factory polished so it should fit in between the Triple X-Treme and the Triple X. The ball is mainly green with red & blue mixed in. The RG and Diff numbers will be similar to the other Master Line balls ( I dont have the exact numbers with me ). The balls are set to ship in early / mid October. There will be a series of seminars featuring this ball though many distributors across the countries. Check with your local pro shops for information concerning those. The Hot Rod Pro Stock Pearl should be launched at the same time. The only info that i have on this ball is the color is an Aqua/Teal & silver. I will pass along any more info as i get it

Jeff Carter
Storm Pro Staff
Title: Re: New Balls coming
Post by: Jeff Carter on September 13, 2004, 08:57:54 PM
I resigned from Ebonite back in March. I stayed a free-agent thoughout most of the summer, using strictly Storm and Brunswick. I signed with Storm shortly after the Tour Trials. So far it has been nothing but positive for me.

Jeff Carter
Storm Pro Staff