Why does everyone sweat Storm bowling balls?? What makes them so popular? Is it the smell? It seems like everywhere I go, I see more Storm equipment than any other brand. WHY?

Little difference in one company to the next for the most part. I see very little Storm equipment where I live. The shops here are owned by the same person who has gone all EBI brands, but will order any thing else. Mostly Hammer and Track sell of the four, EBI and Columbia don'tt sell nearly as well.

The best way to judge who is making the best stuff at a given time is to see what the NON-staffers (free agents) are using on the PBA Tour. They are choosing what they think is the best equipment that will help them make the most money. Storm & Roto have dominated with free agents in recent years.

One caution: This is on PBA shots and doesn't mean they may work best on your local miniature golf condition.

I'd also agree that ball technology is pretty much plateau'd as a general statement. Don't expect to see any more gigantic breakthroughs in my lifetime ... although one can't ever predict the future.

The best way to judge who is making the best stuff at a given time is to see what the NON-staffers (free agents) are using on the PBA Tour. They are choosing what they think is the best equipment that will help them make the most money. Storm & Roto have dominated with free agents in recent years.

One caution: This is on PBA shots and doesn't mean they may work best on your local miniature golf condition.

I'd also agree that ball technology is pretty much plateau'd as a general statement. Don't expect to see any more gigantic breakthroughs in my lifetime ... although one can't ever predict the future.

Well said Riggs

From day one when Storm was HSP they have had the attitude of putting the bowler first. I think they are about the only company to have a stand like that. I personally don't use Storm, long story. They have always put out great equipment. The only ball that I have heard mixed results was the La Nina.
I have seen others say they stick with what works and make small tweaks to it. That is one thing they do. Very rarely will you see a big drastic change in direction from them. By having the reaction stay close to the same helps their followers know what to expect. I give them credit for sticking to their guns on this.
Storm has had a long run on top. Just like any run this to will come to an end. All companies have had their days at the top and their days on the bottom. I remember Track being on top with the Heat years ago. Brunswick with the Inferno line and the Zone line back in the day when that came out. Columbia, Hammer, and Ebonite have all had their days. It will change soon on who is on top. Question is who will knock them off the top of the mountain?

Everything about Storm makes them special!!

my 2 cents worth...Within the last 2 seasons, alot of Storm's "Pro" representatives has dominated the "Big" shows. This PBA season alone, how many times did a Storm Pro win in the WSOB series? As someone has mentioned here, Marketing/Advertising the product plays a big part.

My opinion on this one is this.....

Storm has made a living on giving the bowler what they want in a ball. Many bowlers want a ball that hooks a lot. Storm has made their share of big hooking balls but where Storm products accel is on the backend. What most bowlers want when they say they want a "big hooking ball" what they really want is a ball that recovers hard on the backend.

Storm has made a living on strong off the spot....that';s my take anyway.