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Equipment Boards => Lane Masters => Topic started by: Monster Pike on December 23, 2008, 07:34:21 AM

Title: World Class Part/Pearl vs. Shift
Post by: Monster Pike on December 23, 2008, 07:34:21 AM

Hello.  I am a big fan of the Storm Shift.  I believe it will be discontinued soon if it hasn't already.  I know I can still get one here & there, but I was looking at what is out there in the current market now that comes close.  Storm doesn't seem to make the particle pearls anymore & there isn't a hybrid w/the shape lock or Shape Lock HD core in it.  Has anyone thrown both of these balls?  If so, how do they compare?  Thanks!!

Monster Pike
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"The last time I saw a mouth like that, it had a hook in it." Rodney Dangerfield

Title: Re: World Class Part/Pearl vs. Shift
Post by: leftyinsnellville on December 23, 2008, 03:42:48 PM

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Hello.  I am a big fan of the Storm Shift.  I believe it will be discontinued soon if it hasn't already.  I know I can still get one here & there, but I was looking at what is out there in the current market now that comes close.  Storm doesn't seem to make the particle pearls anymore & there isn't a hybrid w/the shape lock or Shape Lock HD core in it.  Has anyone thrown both of these balls?  If so, how do they compare?  Thanks!!

Monster Pike
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"The last time I saw a mouth like that, it had a hook in it." Rodney Dangerfield

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I've thrown both and OOB condition they aren't similar at all, but I was throwing them at different houses and on different surfaces.  I throw the WCPP on synthetic and it's smooth, has a slight arcing hook, and finishes pretty good.  I threw the Shift only on wood and it was a good bit stronger, much more angular, and tended to finish very well (much more likely to leave a stone 8 or 9 with the Shift).  Overall both great balls, but I am throwing much more consistent scores with my WCPP than I ever did with my Shift (which could be attributed to a variety of things besides the balls).
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Title: Re: World Class Part/Pearl vs. Shift
Post by: SVstar34 on December 23, 2008, 03:42:48 PM

to me, the Shift makes a little more of a snap move on the backend, where as the World Class Part/Pearl has a defined arc shape. both get decent length and are great balls
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Title: Re: World Class Part/Pearl vs. Shift
Post by: Monster Pike on December 23, 2008, 03:46:31 PM

Thanks guys so far!!  That's what I'm looking for.  Or maybe anyone knows of a closer match...
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Edited on 12/23/2008 4:47 PM

Title: Re: World Class Part/Pearl vs. Shift
Post by: mrbowlingnut on December 23, 2008, 04:09:08 PM

Shift SLT is a hybrid if you hunt one down, had one and it hooked alot for me and then cracked in half. Storm treated me first class and sent me Gravity shift to replace it, Gravity Shift dulled down would be another choice.

Title: Re: World Class Part/Pearl vs. Shift
Post by: mrbowlingnut on December 23, 2008, 04:12:10 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Storm-Shift-15-lbs-Bowling-Ball-NIB_W0QQitemZ280296907344QQihZ018QQcategoryZ36105QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: World Class Part/Pearl vs. Shift
Post by: Monster Pike on December 24, 2008, 10:30:11 AM

Yeah, I know I can still get the Shift & have seen them at etailers at premiums & on Ebay, but was wondering what else that's out there that's close.  The WCPP was the only thing I've found close so far.
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"The last time I saw a mouth like that, it had a hook in it." Rodney Dangerfield