BallReviews
Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: Leftyhi-trak on April 18, 2006, 01:20:32 AM
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I know this ball had a problem at inception and have heard storm cleared it up. How does everyone like theirs now? We have done up a few around here and people are really loving the reaction? For anyone who might have both how does it compare to the "Big One" by Ebonite or other oilers?
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Here's My Review Posted On This Site:
Before drilling ball was 15lbs. 5 oz. with 3.38 oz of TW and a 2.5" Pin. Ball was drilled 4x4 with a balance hole placed 45 degrees out from the Center of Grip and 6" out(it sits about 3-4" right of my ring finger), and the Pin is 1/2" right of ring finger. Ball is very aggressive on my typical house pattern(38" buffed to 45" synthetic)it is currently about 7 boards stronger then my Original Paradigm(4" pin above fingers and Polished) During the 1st 6 games the ball left a total of 9 solid 9 pin leaves and only a couple of 10 pins.
Overall, another excellent ball from Storm, I will post another review later on after the cover tames down a bit or after some coverstock experimenting.
Tweaked the cover a little, wet sanded with 1000 grit and polished with Ebonite Extender Polish. The ball in this condition is still very aggressive, still 4-5 boards stronger than my Paradigm.
I may have found the best finish to compliment this balls coverstock, changed the 1000 grit polish to 800 with just a hint of polish, excellent combonation. This reaction gives me a little bit more of livelier backend reaction.
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Pat Patterson
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the ball definately needs oil, on a medium condition, my Paradigm makes it look pretty sad, on med-heavy to heavy, it's and entirely different story and beats the Paradigm hands down.
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Thanks Pat had looked already at your review.
I guess I am suprised at the lack of reviews and was trying to flush some more info out. I agree it needs head oil but thats pretty much a given looking at its numbers and cover strength. I have been impressed that in the three that I have seen it has worked equally well for stroker to cranker. It has a nice strong change of direction and hits well yet seems controllable. With the "One" series being very consumer dominant right now its hard to get a feel of overall opinion. Thanks for all input.