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CoachLefty

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want a storm
« on: August 15, 2007, 05:16:13 AM »
hey storm fans,
i really want a storm ball that skids/snaps.  whcich one would you guys recommend?
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Bowler19

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Re: want a storm
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2007, 01:31:40 PM »
Depends on the condition

Med-heavy - domination is good
Med - the T-Roads(pearl/solid)
Med-light - the Thunderstrucks(pearl/solid)

Of course the correct drilling and surface prep are also needed.
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CoachLefty

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Re: want a storm
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2007, 02:11:25 PM »
TTT

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Re: want a storm
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2007, 02:23:09 PM »
If u can find one the Fired Up was the Ultimate Skid/Snap ball. You Could also look at the following

Spit Fire
Sure Fire
T Road Pearl
Thunderstruck Pearl
T Road Pearl
Domination
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Astroman

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Re: want a storm
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2007, 12:59:50 AM »
I agree with C-hop, the Fire-up is a great skid/snap ball.  If you want skid/snap, you'll need to stick with reactive covers.  Particle or particle pearl covers will give you a hard arc reaction.  

I would recommend(as C-hop mentioned previously):
T-Road Pearl
Spitfire
Fired-up
Domination
Thunderstruck Pearl

With my experiences, the Spitfire would be the best bet.  The inverted Fire-up core is nice because the flip-block is on the bottom, so when its drilled the flip block is undisturbed and retains all of its mass.  My Spitfire is very clean through the front, with a hockey stick type move at the end.

Just my $.02
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Re: want a storm
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2007, 01:09:11 AM »
T-Road Pearl.
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Re: want a storm
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2007, 06:46:13 AM »
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I agree with C-hop, the Fire-up is a great skid/snap ball. If you want skid/snap, you'll need to stick with reactive covers. Particle or particle pearl covers will give you a hard arc reaction


Not totally true, let's not forget the shift(paticle pearl).  When drilled to do so this ball can be just as/if not more flippier than the above mentioned balls.


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Re: want a storm
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2007, 08:27:32 AM »
"A newly refined asymmetrical RAD+â„¢ weight block combined with the Reactorâ„¢ Pearl Reactive coverstock creates the absolute best skid/ flip ball we have ever produced."

You can read that right on the Storm site in the Domination description. Domination kicks the hardest off of the spot. If you want a little less then I'd find a Fired Up if I were you. I've thrown them all and this is how they rate for me when I am standing 40+ and wheeling it across the boards.

1. Domination
2. Fired Up (Recently discontinued)
3. Paradigm
4. T-Road Pearl
5. ThunderStruck Pearl
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Re: want a storm
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2007, 07:39:01 PM »
I have to agree with Mr Straight Ball.  I have thrown almost every ball that Storm has and the Domination was by far the the best skid flip for me.  The shift is a strong ball, but the particle pearl is smoother when it goes compared to the violence that is the Domination.  Two thumbs up!
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Re: want a storm
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2007, 09:12:17 PM »
I have a T-Struck Pearl drilled 5x4, and it doesn't flip at all. It is one of the rolliest Storm balls I have ever thrown. I have a Solid drilled 4x3 with a flare increasing x-hole, and it goes about 5 feet longer than the Pearl...which I didn't understand...but the Pearl is not a skid/flip...

I have seen similar from the T-Road Pearl and the Spit Fire...

I would look into the Fired Up for medium patterns or the Domination for a little more oil...both very good skid/flip balls.
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Re: want a storm
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2007, 09:16:17 PM »
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I would look into the Fired Up for medium patterns or the Domination for a little more oil...both very good skid/flip balls


 What type of drilling would you guys suggest for a skid/flip reaction? tia
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raven796

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Re: want a storm
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2007, 10:06:13 PM »
The drilling you want will depend on your style ultimately.  I have quite a bit of hand and decent speed.  I had mine drilled with the pin below my bridge and CG in the palm.  It was the strongest back-end ball I've thrown by far.  It will also depend on lane type and oil patterns you are normally on.
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Re: want a storm
« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2007, 01:48:18 AM »
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I agree with C-hop, the Fire-up is a great skid/snap ball. If you want skid/snap, you'll need to stick with reactive covers. Particle or particle pearl covers will give you a hard arc reaction
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Not totally true, let's not forget the shift(paticle pearl). When drilled to do so this ball can be just as/if not more flippier than the above mentioned balls.
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the shift????what are u talking about???
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Astroman

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Re: want a storm
« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2007, 02:05:07 AM »
Thanks Throwitright.....The Shift does make a quick move off the dry, but not like a reactive ball does.  Particle covers by nature are going to have an arc-type reaction.  I have a Shift in my arsenal, yes it does make a very abrubt move when it encounters friction; but my T-Road Pearl and Spitfire look like someone kicked them when they hit the dry.  

I'm not trying to belittle anyone, everyone has there own opinions and thats fine.  I'm just trying to point Coachlefty in the right direction, just as with everyone else on this board.  

As far as what layout would be best, talk to your ball driller.  Have him/her watch you throw a few shots.  Its easier for him/her to layout a ball when they can see: ball speed, axis tilt, rpms(turn) imparted on the ball.  After they have that info, they can apply the best layout, based on the forementioned items.
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Re: want a storm
« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2007, 06:34:42 AM »
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the shift????what are u talking about???
You need to learn corverstocks!!!


And I do, we aren't talking about a high load particle, this is particle pearl.  When kept in box (1500 polished) and as I stated, drilled to do so the ball is very flippy.
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