Post by: LoganS on December 15, 2011, 11:26:01 AM
During league last night, we all got into a heated debate on what company would be the best to build an arsenal around. I was intrigued by how many people chimed in so I figured I would post the question on here.
This is a totally hypothetical question. Its not whether you should or shouldn't stick with one company.
If you were to build an arsenal with one company and one company only, who would you choose?
I picked Track only because of the numbering system.
Post by: dmonroe814 on December 16, 2011, 07:44:09 AM
I would go with Ebonite, since I could then use Ebonite, Columbia, Hammer, and Track
Post by: dizzyfugu on December 16, 2011, 07:46:54 AM
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Post by: completebowler on December 16, 2011, 07:48:15 AM
I agree. Ebonite has the most variety right now so I would have o go with them.
Now if the question is ONE BRAND...well then it is harder but I would probably go with Storm.
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Post by: Mr Straight Ball on December 16, 2011, 08:09:07 AM
I'm confused, Ebonite has the "most variety" but if it were only one brand you'd go with Storm.
Storm has the most variety when you look at what they have out from plastic, mild urethane, stronger urethane, mild resin up to very aggressive resin covers. You cannot offer more variety and more importantly, balls that match up to a variety of bowlers.
Post by: Cobalt Bomb on December 16, 2011, 08:18:41 AM
I agree with Straight Ball. Although other companies have good products, from top to bottom, the Storm/Roto product line is the most complete, from low end, light oil pieces, to top line balls.
Post by: batbowler on December 16, 2011, 09:06:26 AM
Picking Ebonite doesn't give you the umbrella of the other companies cause they are all separate even though Ebonite owns all the other brands!! It would be like saying 900 Global and using AMF, Lane #1, Seismic, 900 Global, Etc.....
Train a child up in the way they should go and when they are old they will do some "Damn Good Bowling", be a "DV8" and not turn from it, besides bowling starts with a Big B!
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Post by: Impending Doom on December 16, 2011, 09:43:08 AM
If I couldn't get that stuff anymore, I would have to go Storm.
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Post by: mediumrevs15 on December 16, 2011, 09:55:14 AM
storm for me since top to bottom have a huge selection of quality balls
Post by: Bill Thomas on December 16, 2011, 12:28:39 PM
Have used both Storm and Brunswick. As I have grown older Brunswick fits my needs best. I went with Storm when Big B moved to Mexico. Big mistake. I am now back to Brunswick and doing much better.
Post by: Good Times Good Times on December 16, 2011, 12:31:03 PM
I could make do with a Slingshot, Massive Damage, Anaconda and Nexus Solid + TZone.
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Post by: lifted rillo on December 16, 2011, 01:09:03 PM
Post by: MrPerfect on December 16, 2011, 01:10:19 PM
For me I basically stay within the Track brand. I pick up randomn pieces here and there as they are given to me to try, but for the most part the new Track stuff really matches well with my game.
Post by: badbeard on December 16, 2011, 02:50:33 PM
Post by: Jesse James on December 16, 2011, 03:08:56 PM
RotoGrip/Storm for sure!
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Post by: tommyboy74 on December 16, 2011, 03:33:27 PM
Most of my arsenal is built around Storm/Roto Grip and they both have a great lineup of products. My newest stuff is Ebonite and have 1 ball that I am picking up from Track. You really can't go wrong with either of those 4 brands I mentioned as they have a complete lineup.
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Heavy Oil: Storm Virtual Gravity Nano: 2000 AB
Medium-Heavy Oil: Storm Anarchy: 1500 polished
Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Roto Grip Nomad Dagger: 1500 polished
Medium-Heavy Oil: Storm Anarchy: 1500 polished
Medium-Heavy Oil: Ebonite Vital Energy: 4000 AB
Medium Oil: Roto Grip Nomad Dagger: 1500 polished
Medium-Light Oil: Roto Grip Rising Star: 1500 polished
Post by: xrayjay on December 16, 2011, 03:44:07 PM
I too agree with others who have picked Storm. Though I have the newer guys in my bag (motiv and DV8), I'm still drawn back to Storm. Right now, the Victory Rd. pearl, Heat solid, and Breeze solid match up really well for me and the surface I bowl on.
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Post by: kidlost2000 on December 16, 2011, 03:50:33 PM
"1 of 1."
Post by: mainzer on December 16, 2011, 04:15:52 PM
I have used Seismic for the past few seasons and have had great sucess, So I would stay with Seismic.
For me Storms gears is to strong off the spot and I have never matched with it well, Seismic's product is smoother off the spot yet still angular enough to turn the corner. Seismics gear carries like a dream and has no shortage of hitting power no matter how deep or how many boards you are covering.
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Post by: Leroy Taylor on December 16, 2011, 04:28:47 PM
Post by: stc067 on December 16, 2011, 06:22:37 PM
For whatever reason , Ebonite has always rolled best for me.
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Post by: Balldoctor on December 16, 2011, 11:09:15 PM
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Post by: loop_zero on December 17, 2011, 01:38:46 AM
Post by: LEFTYBOY on December 17, 2011, 02:55:28 AM
Columbia300 hands down rolls best for me.
Post by: Tex on December 17, 2011, 04:16:20 PM
My vote goes to 900 Global. There are only 3 balls I roll that are not 900 and one of those is AMF. I do have an old original Eraser and a long pin Avalanche that go with me to travel league or events where I know the lanes may be fried. I have built my arsenal from San Antonio and have no regrets. The two mentioned above I owned prior to switching to 15 lb and making the move back to balls made in Texas. I loved Columbia when it was made here but did not have much luck once they moved, so was looking for that fit again. Found it from the plant my old balls were made in.
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Post by: rhbowling07 on December 17, 2011, 04:41:54 PM
Morich has always hooked the most and hit the hardest for me. Every time i try another manufacturer im just not satisfied like i am with morich.
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Post by: ericfox4 on December 17, 2011, 06:26:33 PM
Post by: RyanRPS on December 18, 2011, 07:01:38 AM
Ebonite International own Hammer, Columbia and Track. 900 Global does not own any of AMF, Lane#1 or Seismic..
Just wanted to clarify that :)
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Post by: Pinoy25 on December 18, 2011, 08:53:14 AM
Honestly go with whatever looks best! I know this sounds dumb but over the years you see many greats like walter ray throw alot of different companies and brands. Mika throws ebonite but throw alot of balls from each brand of there line. As long as you have a smooth swing and can make great shots reguardless of the company you can use drilling and surface to get a ball to do what you want. Last year at the cheetah you saw people throwing a taboo on the shorts oil pattern and this year at the mexico city pattern on TV you saw CBD throwing a lower end shooting star.
Bottom line every brand has enough stuff from top of the line to bottom of the line where a great player and the right drilling and surface fits could do anything on any pattern they wanted.
But if i had to pick a company it would be storm. if it was one brand it would be Roto Grip
Post by: On Fire on December 18, 2011, 12:32:02 PM
Post by: batbowler on December 18, 2011, 02:44:55 PM
The topic said for one company and every ball that comes out of that plant! @Ryan, I'm aware that 900 Global doesn't own, but produces the other company balls mentioned, I was just making a reference, cause the OP said one company. Most staffers for companies can't use the other brand, except for the touring pros. I can't use DV8 even though Brunswick owns both. My friend is on Roto Grips staff and he can't use Storm, etc.... All of the companies make great products and I've used/tested most on the market and I just happen to pick Brunswick, cause it matches my style better!!!
Train a child up in the way they should go and when they are old they will do some "Damn Good Bowling", be a "DV8" and not turn from it, besides bowling starts with a Big B!
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
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Post by: JAD on January 01, 2012, 10:32:35 AM
I am currently doing just that I am going with Motiv American company putting out some great equipment.
TR-2
GT-1
Cruel
Primal Impulse
Will be picking up the following in the next couple of months
Primal TV4
Raptor
Thrash
and another Primal Impulse
Post by: Metal_rules on January 01, 2012, 05:35:27 PM
i will take ROTO GRIP!!
Post by: dmonroe814 on January 03, 2012, 09:54:07 AM
If the Ebonite line (Columbia/Hammer/track/Ebonite) is not an acceptable answer, then I would go with Columbia 300. The C300 line matches up better with my game. However, I have had a lot of good luck with the Storm VG Nano once I polished it. On real dry lanes, I like to use my Bruswick Avalanche Perl. Most of the people in my house really like Storm and Roto Grip. My wife loves here 900 Global Raw profit. There just is NO right answer for all bowlers. Remember, unless the company is sending you a check every time you bowl, then the only brand loyalty you should have is in the scores that come with the balls.
Post by: ch_flash on January 03, 2012, 10:21:19 AM
It's in the signature. I love my Visionary balls.
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Post by: TDC57 on January 03, 2012, 01:11:56 PM
If pressed to use from the line of just one company, I would say Motiv would be my first choice followed by Columbia. Ebonite would be in the discussion also.
Post by: rweint01 on January 03, 2012, 01:30:01 PM
I have been impressed with the new DV8 line from what i have seen and wouldn't mind building an arsenal around them
Post by: Zanatos1914 on January 03, 2012, 02:09:56 PM
Storm balls are the only thing I use....
They need to come out with a ball named, The Perfect Storm.. :-)
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Post by: Monster Pike on January 03, 2012, 03:07:37 PM
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Post by: leftybowler70 on January 03, 2012, 03:12:29 PM
Post by: Spike2112 on January 03, 2012, 04:29:00 PM
2nd vote for Visionary!
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