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Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: Maelstrom on March 13, 2005, 05:21:11 PM

Title: New Release?
Post by: Maelstrom on March 13, 2005, 05:21:11 PM

I know it's still early, though usually we hear about any new releases from storm by now (Though they usually come out a month after the first word). Is there anything in the next month, 2 months? Thanks...
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Formerly Maelstrom Ekhv, Maelstrom Omega, Maelstrom Mu, and Maelstrom Psi

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Billy Ray on March 14, 2005, 01:22:47 PM

These are the latest Storm releases Approved by USBC. (ABC)
Sounds like mostly Overseas stuff or a new line here in the US?

Spin X Blue/Silver March '05
Spin X Red/Black March '05
Trauma Tour Feb '05
Triple X Factor Turning Point Jan '05



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Billy Ray

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Goof1073 on March 16, 2005, 06:27:07 AM

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Well i heard from a friend of a friend, who's granny bakes cookies for a guy who cleans the windows at the Storm HQ, that they may start producing original Xfactors again.

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That's classic!  But are they seriously going to?
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-Chris: DJ's Pro Shop : Auburn, MA

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: kayoung08 on March 16, 2005, 06:46:43 AM

I think we might see a retro theme coming up. wait to see the results of how succesful track is in bringing back the heat to see more old balls made new again.
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It's true! The HEAT is back.
now if we could get a cool Track spare ball.......

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: crankncrash on March 17, 2005, 11:35:43 AM

If storm had HALF a brain they would see the demand for too hots and BRING THEM BACK!  I can't understand their thinking, I know the hot rod was supposed to make me feel better, but no I want the real thing

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Goof1073 on March 17, 2005, 12:09:36 PM

It would be nice to see a bach of older balls be remade by ball manufacturers.  While the newer balls work great on the various conditions, there are times were the weaker coverstocks would be nice to have around.  I still throw my Lightning Flash and love the ball.  I would still be throwing the Too Hot, but ball has too many games on it and I drop'd weights.
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-Chris: DJ's Pro Shop : Auburn, MA

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Maelstrom on March 29, 2005, 12:09:44 AM

It's been two weeks since I posted this and still nothing has surfaced. I would do anything for a Core Power LRG remake, and I know others who would also...
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Contemplate the reason you exist...

Formerly Maelstrom Ekhv, Maelstrom Omega, Maelstrom Mu, and Maelstrom Psi

Edited on 3/29/2005 1:05 AM

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Maelstrom on April 03, 2005, 08:45:35 PM

TTT
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Contemplate the reason you exist...

Formerly Maelstrom Ekhv, Maelstrom Omega, Maelstrom Mu, and Maelstrom Psi

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: bowlitup on April 03, 2005, 09:44:07 PM

BRING BACK THE ULTRA HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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Ben W.

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: LuckyLefty on April 03, 2005, 10:33:58 PM

I have a Core Power LRG single drill for sale!

Beautiful left handed shape!

REgards,

Luckylefty

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: DP3 on April 04, 2005, 04:13:35 PM

Storm has three releases lined up for May.  2 of which I believe are in the Master series and one for the midpriced line.
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Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: dirtbikebowler on April 04, 2005, 04:49:59 PM

I believe DP3 is right from what I've herd from my sources.
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Taking over the lanes with Mother Nature!

Storm Baby!

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom-Chris on April 07, 2005, 03:40:38 PM

Two New releases I heard are: Fire UP and Screaming Banshee...Fire Up price point is the same as Atomic Charge.

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Traumabill on April 09, 2005, 10:24:48 PM

In addition to what Chris said, the guys at the TOC were throwing Triple X Factors made with Accutread SFA as opposed to Monsoon.  They looked like monsters.  Way more bite and backend.  The balls have a ton more red in them.  Also look for the original X's to be re-released this fall...


Bill
Bowling Services Unlimited
www.bsuproshops.com

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: charlest on April 10, 2005, 08:10:18 AM

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In addition to what Chris said, the guys at the TOC were throwing Triple X Factors made with Accutread SFA as opposed to Monsoon.  They looked like monsters.  Way more bite and backend.  The balls have a ton more red in them.  Also look for the original X's to be re-released this fall...


Bill
Bowling Services Unlimited
www.bsuproshops.com

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More bite than the Triple X Factor and the Ace?
Should people who need more bite really be "bowling"? Is what they do really called bowling?

I'd love to see Storm bring back some of the old control balls, like the Blue Hot Flame and the Bolt Pro. Every ball they make now flares 10 freaking inches.

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: charlest on April 10, 2005, 09:31:27 AM

Well, there is the Hot Rod Hybrid. How did they ever let that ball escape?

Inverted, didn't know you wore hot pants ...

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: tburky on April 10, 2005, 09:11:46 PM

Quite honestly, I have not heard of another triple x. If storm has a different one, it is one that may have not been approved. I know they do that on the tour they leave the name of the ball the same, same or close to the same colors, but with different coverstock and block. I hope that storm brings out equipment that reads the oil down lane better because I am seeing  more oil down lane than ever before. The vertigo was a start and hopefully more good balls will come. However, I must say this. Storm needs to do something that is good as the absolute inferno. I say this because I have drilled 2 AI and they read the lanes better for me than some of the current masterline equipment. I really liked the deuce and the original x factor but the extreme and triple xxx did not read good for me at all. Believe me, I drilled 4 of each and still was not quite pleased. It will be interesting to see what happens with their next masterline release(s).

Edited on 4/10/2005 9:06 PM

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Billy Ray on April 11, 2005, 10:06:38 AM

Every few years a manufacturer comesupon a design that works for everyone that throws it. The Original V2 was like that and then all the manufacturers tried to make a version of that ball. Now its the Absolute Inferno, I Imagine everyone is trying to make one simliar. The tour bowls on Brunswick oil and Brunswick lanes most of the time so its only prudent that Brunswick
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Billy Ray

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Billy Ray on April 11, 2005, 01:04:36 PM

The Vertigo and Oracle vision were Storm/Roto's first attempt to get balls that react similiarly to the inferno line in the midlane and carrydown.

I look for more similiar offerings in the near future.
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Billy Ray

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: TheDude on April 11, 2005, 01:34:21 PM

Finally cause that Accu-tread and this Monsoon is crap-ola
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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shop
Montreal, Quebec.

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Jeff Carter on April 11, 2005, 09:21:55 PM

The coverstock on the Vertigo has a new urethane base material in it. It is still considered Monsoon, but the base material is from a different supplier
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Bowl up a Storm,
Jeff Carter

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: TheDude on April 11, 2005, 10:18:11 PM

that would explain why HK Reseach's Logos are not on any information anymore.

Sounds like storm's relationship has gone through the courts for divorce proceedings.
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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shop
Montreal, Quebec.

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Jeff Carter on April 12, 2005, 11:37:32 AM

Correction on my earlier post : The SFA material is from HK but not the Monsoon family. Its a new material blend that was developed specifically to better handle the new oils and new conditions which are unusually slick. The SFA maintains higher friction over time too than the Accu-Tread or Monsoon....so longer performance and more hook. So HK is still the supplier. This cover is not actually Monsoon or Accu-Tread though, just a new material.

sorry for the confusion
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Bowl up a Storm,
Jeff Carter

Title: Re: New Release?
Post by: Pat Patterson on April 12, 2005, 11:43:32 AM

Jeff or Anyone,

Pardon my ignorance but, who is the supplier "HK"?


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Pat Patterson