It's just my opinion, but I think unless you are on staff, it's a bad decision to only throw equipment from one ball company. Think about it... a ball company is going to try to have a line of equipment that meets the needs of most (if not all) bowlers. Your game is your own, not like everyone else's.
So to be very brand loyal can be a mistake in that maybe only two or three balls from a certain ball company match up for you with your style. The others will be unusable or duds... for your style.
Meanwhile, there are balls from other companies that could be that magic ball because it matches up to your style, perhaps even better than your current favorite. Storm used to have one of the best lines out there, but now the other companies have just as strong of a line... albeit still trying to be all things to all bowlers.
So I encourage you to venture out. Did you know that Storm also manufactures the equipment for RotoGrip and Dyno-thane? The quality is just as good. Roto and DT have some brilliant brains behind their designs too. If you like Storm, pick up the DT Element or the Roto Silver Streak Particle. These are awesome balls that will give you the arcing reaction you are looking for.
To answer your question... I don't think a ball company makes equipment for one type of style. I used to believe that Brunswick was the early hook, big hook company from the days of the Zones. But now they have more variety with weaker coverstocks newer cores.
Hope this helps.
Tony Melendez
http://www.allBowling.comEdited on 9/10/2003 1:13 PM
