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Nmpdx

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Storm losing its touch?
« on: June 21, 2017, 01:46:21 PM »
So I know I am in the storm section. Being that i own 6 storm balls. But does anyone feel like storm is starting to losing some ground? More and more I am starting to see Motiv around everywhere. This weekend i felt like i was the only one throwing storm in an entire house. Now dont get me wrong i love storm and my next purchase will be timeless or a Code Red but i just want to get some opinions out there and see if anyone is noticing the same.
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SVstar34

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2017, 01:58:47 PM »
Me personally, I havent been a big fan of most of their recent releases.

Their best releases in my eyes have been the Alpha Crux, Phaze II, Code Red, both Dare Devils, and both No Rules. The lower end has been lacking and for a lot of us the lower end is what we get the most use out of on a weekly basis.
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AlonzoHarris

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2017, 02:29:39 PM »
Quote from: SVstar34 on June 21, 2017, 01:58:47 PM
Me personally, I havent been a big fan of most of their recent releases.

Their best releases in my eyes have been the Alpha Crux, Phaze II, Code Red, both Dare Devils, and both No Rules. The lower end has been lacking and for a lot of us the lower end is what we get the most use out of on a weekly basis.

DD pearl wasn't well received in my area. I love the Code Black. The Rocketship should have got more attention in my opinion. Otherwise, agreed.
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SVstar34

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2017, 02:39:51 PM »
Pro Shop I know in southern California ran a special on the Rocket Ship and sold a lot of them at I think $200 out the door with everything and a cleaner
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leftybowler70

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2017, 03:21:35 PM »
All companies ' make great equipment, it's just a matter of matching up to the designs that's being produced at all performance levels (along with surface prep).   Me personally, their pieces are too aggressive off the end of the pattern to use on most league nights, therefore I've experienced with different manufactures with pieces that are more smoother on the back ( i.e. Motiv, hammer, radical to name a few).

At the end of the day, all companies will come down to earth, and storm is no exception; their make balls that disappoint just like any other company.
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billdozer

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2017, 03:41:26 PM »
storms releases lately seem to be strikeouts or home runs.....

very odd if u ask me.
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itsallaboutme

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2017, 03:48:04 PM »
It's always been that way.  For some reason people have selective memory about Storm's duds and seem to focus on other companies' duds.
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Nmpdx

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2017, 03:52:29 PM »
Ive been happy with all the stuff in my bag. Especially my code black and Sure Lock. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying I dislike the equipment at all. I would agree that the lower end equipment has been a little lackluster. I'm really hoping my MU Pearl fixes that for me. I am just starting to see a lot more current stuff from other companies. Not that the gear is bad.
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charlest

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2017, 04:18:24 PM »
Quote from: Nmpdx on June 21, 2017, 01:46:21 PM
So I know I am in the storm section. Being that i own 6 storm balls. But does anyone feel like storm is starting to losing some ground? More and more I am starting to see Motiv around everywhere. This weekend i felt like i was the only one throwing storm in an entire house. Now dont get me wrong i love storm and my next purchase will be timeless or a Code Red but i just want to get some opinions out there and see if anyone is noticing the same.

Not remarking on the quality or lack of it in Storm's new balls, I think you're just late to the party in noticing the inroads that Motiv and others have made into Storm's portion of the bowling ball pie.

I'd suggest it was noticeable 3- 4 years ago; recently, Motiv's portion of the pie has increased even more.

As for their low end, I think the Tropical Storm, Ride and the 2 new Match series are very good balls, with a a very large range of utility, and that comes from someone who has not been a Storm user for a long time. I used to find their ball far too strong.  For the last 2 years, I have been a big user of the Tropical Breeze (now Tropical Storm, same ball) and the Ride.
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Impending Doom

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2017, 05:32:45 PM »
Everyone has balls that are flops. Usually when Storm tries something that rolls earlier, it's horrible. La Nina, Trauma Response, Modern Marvel, Optimus Solid, Flash Flood, Double Agent... (you get the idea.)

Their wheelhouse is the skid snap reaction. Problem is, nowadays, that reaction isn't preferred. Who wants a ball that is going to skate forever then go nuts off the spot?

Don't get me wrong, Storm has hit a lot of balls out of the park, but they should "Know thyself".
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itsallaboutme

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2017, 05:48:05 PM »
Who wants a ball that will skate forever then go nuts off the spot? 

98% of people that walk into a pro shop ask for it.  They may not know what they're asking for, but they ask for it.
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Impending Doom

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2017, 05:50:04 PM »
Quote from: itsallaboutme on June 21, 2017, 05:48:05 PM
Who wants a ball that will skate forever then go nuts off the spot? 

98% of people that walk into a pro shop ask for it.  They may not know what they're asking for, but they ask for it.

Been there on the pro shop side of the counter. Sometimes you have to educate the masses one at a time.
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charlest

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2017, 07:10:45 PM »
Quote from: itsallaboutme on June 21, 2017, 05:48:05 PM
Who wants a ball that will skate forever then go nuts off the spot? 

98% of people that walk into a pro shop ask for it.  They may not know what they're asking for, but they ask for it.

BINGO!

Ain't ignorance bliss??
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michael.willis9

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2017, 07:51:08 PM »
Quote from: charlest on June 21, 2017, 04:18:24 PM
Quote from: Nmpdx on June 21, 2017, 01:46:21 PM
So I know I am in the storm section. Being that i own 6 storm balls. But does anyone feel like storm is starting to losing some ground? More and more I am starting to see Motiv around everywhere. This weekend i felt like i was the only one throwing storm in an entire house. Now dont get me wrong i love storm and my next purchase will be timeless or a Code Red but i just want to get some opinions out there and see if anyone is noticing the same.

Not remarking on the quality or lack of it in Storm's new balls, I think you're just late to the party in noticing the inroads that Motiv and others have made into Storm's portion of the bowling ball pie.

I'd suggest it was noticeable 3- 4 years ago; recently, Motiv's portion of the pie has increased even more.

As for their low end, I think the Tropical Storm, Ride and the 2 new Match series are very good balls, with a a very large range of utility, and that comes from someone who has not been a Storm user for a long time. I used to find their ball far too strong.  For the last 2 years, I have been a big user of the Tropical Breeze (now Tropical Storm, same ball) and the Ride.

Motiv definitely has that fanboy following. Follow the few motiv Facebook pages and see how people are buying every new ball they make. I've seen a few people post their collection of balls and it's literally Motivs current ball chart. To the point some people have the arctic sniper but bought the hyper sniper because it's newer. A lot of those guys are obsessed.

My big problem with Motiv is the midrange price point of their low line balls. There's no reason a tag cannon, which is their longest ball for dry lanes, should cost the same as a hyroad or daredevil. None.
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tkkshop

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Re: Storm losing its touch?
« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2017, 08:32:45 PM »
Willis, not calling you wrong. But compare the price of the Venom series to the IQ Tour line and get back to me  ;)
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