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Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: rockerbowler18 on March 09, 2009, 03:14:02 PM

Title: Not a big Storm fan...
Post by: rockerbowler18 on March 09, 2009, 03:14:02 PM
I've got an old pyro lying around. Basically a test ball. I've drilled it 3 times now.

Thinking about throwing a 2000 and some beans on it to see what it does...anyone?

(PS, I've only thrown Ebonite for the last 2 years so it's still just going to be a test ball probably...)
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Title: Re: Not a big Storm fan...
Post by: HAMMERDOWN103 on March 09, 2009, 11:27:03 PM
How is it drilled compared to what you normally throw? And what types of balls do you normally throw? The pyro is a pearl particle symmetric. So you have to look at that compared to your normal stuff.
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Title: Re: Not a big Storm fan...
Post by: rockerbowler18 on March 09, 2009, 11:34:17 PM
I've got so many bowling balls I've got basically every layout imaginable. The Pyro is drilled:



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--o-o-p--
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-----cg--
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---O-----
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No weight hole.

Right now I think it's at 1000.

I'm just asking as a general rule is this a good idea (the 2000 and beans polish)?

Just curious what people think?
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Title: Re: Not a big Storm fan...
Post by: TheDude on March 10, 2009, 12:20:29 AM
It wasnt one of there best pieces. it was a sensitive cover and hense why they dont use particles anymore in there covers. They can achieve the same additional traction without particles.
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Title: Re: Not a big Storm fan...
Post by: rockerbowler18 on March 10, 2009, 12:22:10 AM
quote:
It wasnt one of there best pieces. it was a sensitive cover and hense why they dont use particles anymore in there covers. They can achieve the same additional traction without particles.
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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shops
LaSalle, Quebec-Located inside Pont Mercier Lanes.
Edmonton, Alberta. -Located inside Ed's Rec Room.(WEST ED MALL)
Keep them honest!

Ebay store updated very often: http://stores.ebay.com/gumby3170



Yeah, but for some reason, I can't convince myself I don't like it.

I throw it, put it away, say I hate it, but I always pull it back out, just to check. I've never liked it...but I keep trying it. I can't convince myself to get rid of it.
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Title: Re: Not a big Storm fan...
Post by: Z Jellsey on March 10, 2009, 12:37:00 AM
I hate to break it to you but 99% of high performance balls are particle, they just stopped calling them that because they had such a bad rap!

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It wasnt one of there best pieces. it was a sensitive cover and hense why they dont use particles anymore in there covers. They can achieve the same additional traction without particles.
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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shops
LaSalle, Quebec-Located inside Pont Mercier Lanes.
Edmonton, Alberta. -Located inside Ed's Rec Room.(WEST ED MALL)
Keep them honest!

Ebay store updated very often: http://stores.ebay.com/gumby3170


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Title: Re: Not a big Storm fan...
Post by: HAMMERDOWN103 on March 10, 2009, 07:07:31 AM
Well it kind of sounds like you just match up better with ebonite stuff. And there is nothing wrong with that... That layout will give you an earlier roll and a smooth arc on the backend. So polish will get it further down lane and more backend... If that is what it needs to do then i think you are on the right track. It all depends on where you want to play on the lane, and what lane conditions you are bowling on....
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Title: Re: Not a big Storm fan...
Post by: TheDude on March 10, 2009, 09:26:25 AM
The majourity of the newer formulas developed are not the family of particle used in the past. The chemical profile of most covers now have wider pores and a more flexible surface.


quote:
I hate to break it to you but 99% of high performance balls are particle, they just stopped calling them that because they had such a bad rap!

quote:
It wasnt one of there best pieces. it was a sensitive cover and hense why they dont use particles anymore in there covers. They can achieve the same additional traction without particles.
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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shops
LaSalle, Quebec-Located inside Pont Mercier Lanes.
Edmonton, Alberta. -Located inside Ed's Rec Room.(WEST ED MALL)
Keep them honest!

Ebay store updated very often: http://stores.ebay.com/gumby3170


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Timothy @Juniors Pro-Shops
LaSalle, Quebec-Located inside Pont Mercier Lanes.
Edmonton, Alberta. -Located inside Ed's Rec Room.(WEST ED MALL)
Keep them honest!

Ebay store updated very often: http://stores.ebay.com/gumby3170