Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: john rambo on March 03, 2012, 10:23:16 AM
Title: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: john rambo on March 03, 2012, 10:23:16 AM
Are the Storm Fringe and Manic going to be a U.S release or International release?
Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: zone72 on March 04, 2012, 01:18:06 AM
US release.
Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: The Celtic Kegler on March 04, 2012, 05:37:00 AM
Both balls look like replacements for the 2Fast and 2Furious... with the same wild color appearance as the Frantic. The Fringe is a throwback to the Banshee: same colors, same scent, but different core. The Manic looks like the solid Tropical Heat on the outside, but different guts and scent. Both balls should sell well... and (like the Frantic) they're targeting the youth market with the logos and color schemes.
Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: john rambo on March 04, 2012, 08:55:32 AM
When will they release?
Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: completebowler on March 04, 2012, 10:37:14 AM
Any links? I don't see them on Storm's site or with a google search.
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Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: urbanshaft on March 04, 2012, 10:00:18 PM
can we get any confirmation these are us balls from staffers?
Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: T_Bone on March 05, 2012, 07:25:15 AM
Wow, after watching that video it looks like the fringe goes straight thru the oil and screams left as soon as it hits the dry.
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Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: bhman79 on March 05, 2012, 11:09:18 PM
Am I wrong, or are these the same thing as the 2Fast and 2Furious with different colors?
Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: Russell on March 06, 2012, 12:03:23 AM
I'm going out on a limb and saying these are international releases. Seeing as there has been nothing in the US seen publicly about them, yet an international staffer is throwing them. Yes they are the exact same core as the 2Fast and 2Furious with R2S Pearl and Solid....really don't see those being replaced this soon.
I could be wrong...but that's my guess is they are Asia market releases. Thought someone told me once that Asian oil conditions tend to be heavier...might explain stronger covers for their market.
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Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: DavidWelch on March 29, 2012, 10:21:47 AM
They seem to me to be replacements for the 2Fast and 2 Furious in different color schemes and with the Manic being 4000 grit vs the 2Furious's 2000 grit. Oh, and, of course, the price has gone up. Other than that the same balls.
Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: xrayjay on March 29, 2012, 12:38:07 PM
Bowling.com and Bowlingball.com raised the price on the 2fast and it's actually more than the fringe.
a friend and I were talking about getting the 2fast for myself, and over the weekend I saw the Fringe and Manic on Buddies website. The price on the Fringe was more than the 2fast, but today I don't see the 2fast anymore - off the list.
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Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: Cobalt Bomb on March 29, 2012, 12:43:08 PM
Once they get through the initial discounted order and move enough of the Fringe, you will probably see the 2fast on clearance, with prices to match. (just my opinion)
Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: Djarum on March 29, 2012, 06:33:32 PM
Just looking at storms website, these look to be identical to the 2fast and 2furious.
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Title: Re: Storm Fringe and Manic
Post by: Cobalt Bomb on March 29, 2012, 06:42:19 PM
Different colors, different scents, different surface finish (Manic), otherwise identical balls (unless they tweaked the covers without publicizing it). My guess is that the Frantic sold so well that they wanted to capitalize on its popularity (and raise the price).
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