Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: Jeff Mop on May 20, 2001, 05:36:46 PM
Left mine in its box condition (dull), drilled it rev leverage (pin next to ring finger, CG down near thumb) for a controllable backend reaction on fresh oil with screaming backends. Came out with 3/4 positive side and 3/4 thumb weight -- didn't need an extra hole.
I don't plan on being able to use this ball much when I move inside with a surface and drill pattern such as this one, but that's ok because that's not what I drilled it for. The ball was very controllable on the backend on the bone dry back. There was a lot of head oil so getting through the heads at the time wasn't a problem. The oil carried down a bit but all I had to do was move a board or two right and the Erase-It was still in the pocket, sending pins flying everywhere. The reaction is almost like a really strong urethane ball with this layout. I'm impressed.
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Post by: Mike Austin on May 22, 2001, 07:24:21 AM
My second thought was "Oh my GGAAWWDD!"
My EraseIt came with a 5" pin and 3.28 oz top weight before drilling. I
wasn't sure what to do with this ball with the pin out this far. We decided
on a 5 X 4 layout, which put the pin about 1 ½ inches above my finger holes,
and the cg above and to the right of my thumb hole. This puts the mass bias
in a strong position, below and right of my thumb hole. I drilled the
fingers shallow and the thumb as deep as possible but, I still had to use an
extra hole, which I put 2 inches below my PAP on my vertical axis line.
I bowled with this ball on fresh oil on Brunswick synthetic lanes. I bowled
with the ball with the box surface which is dull. The first game or so the
ball was very strong, revved up heavy in the midlane, and had a strong back
end motion. The EraseIt hit very hard, carry was very good. But…. With this
high flare ball being dull, it changed the lane conditions fairly quickly.
Once I got inside to third or fourth arrow, the ball revved up too quickly
and wouldn't recover well enough to make this ball the optimal ball for the
condition. So, I had the young man that works for me, Derrick, do his
spinner magic to shine this ball up. He used Storm #2, Storm #3, and Storm
Xtra Shine. The ball came out very shiny, very smooth. Shazam!
While Derrick was doing his thing, I continued bowling with my El Nino Gold.
I had a pretty good shot, standing about 32 and looking at 12 down the lane.
I had about a 5 board area to hit the pocket, but only had about 1-2 boards
to strike. This shiny ball revs up quickly, and doesn't have a huge back
end, usually very smooth. The now shiny EraseIt was much better. I started
at about the same place as the Nino Gold and had a nice line there. The
EraseIt gave me room on both sides of my break point. My best line at this
time was standing about 35 looking at about 14 down the lane. Just crushin'
'em. I then decided to move left to see how far I could open up the lane and
effectively strike. I reached the limit standing at about 44 looking at
about 18 at about 5 feet past the arrows. I was able to keep moving left,
target closer to me, and just saw on it at release and get the ball back from
as far right as I could throw it. I kept moving my eyes right and the ball
just kept coming and hitting like a truck. When I kept my eyes down the
lane, I was able to create hold area, but the ball did not come back as hard
from the right. I tried the Nino Gold from this same area or close, I still
got over/under to the right and really under/under from way left. I pulled
out my Eraser also, and hit the 3 pin in the face! I needed to be about 30
looking at 12 at the arrows to make this ball effective, and the lanes have
been broken down considerably. By the time I was finished I had attracted
quite a crowd of people finishing up their league, wanting to see what Mike
is testing now, and at one point a nice sized moan erupted when I left a
stone 8 pin on 15 in a row! WOW!
Overall, this ball is very impressive. As good as the Ti Messenger is/was, I
think this could be the next best buy. Very strong weight block and
aggressive easily adjustable shell make this ball very versatile, and usable
by many different kinds of players. This ball hooks AlOT more than the
Eraser. This ball does what I thought the Pearl Super Power should only
BETTER!
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Mike Austin
Mike Austin's Precision Pro Shop
Houston, TX
strikes4days@aol.com
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom - Bill on June 29, 2001, 07:50:41 AM
Out of the box, this ball is a great mid-lane arcing ball, and will outhook an Eraser. If you do some surface preping and get the ball polished up. It will get down the lane longer than a Eraser.
Storm continues to put great ball on the market and manages to fill a gap in their arsenal.
Chris has tested this ball on a variety of condition, and the Erase-It was great in getting through the head, and giving you good mid-lane read and reaction.
On a scale of 1-10, I would give this ball an 8. It is a very versistile ball and will meet with a lot of bowlers. I am sure that the guys with a strong hand, with need some polish on this ball, and the weaker hands with need to keep it box. As with all Storm balls, it has great hitting power.
If you have any questions, please email me at Bill@buddiesproshop.com
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Post by: Tex on July 08, 2001, 07:51:13 AM
Post by: Tex on July 13, 2001, 10:47:07 PM
Post by: BowlPro on July 15, 2001, 10:01:26 PM
We were very excited when the new Storm Erase-it finally showed up at Our Proshop Doors! I immediately drilled this one with our favorite test drilling, (Full Leverage) with the pin 3-3/8" from the PAP, with a weight hole at 5-1/2" from the grip, straight across. 1/2 oz. finish side weight.
I went to the lanes which were dressed with a typical house shot, Medium Oil, and begin to roll shot after shot. Immediately I found that the "Out of Box Cover" was way too much ball for a Medium lane condition, I went back and put a lite polish on the ball, (Black Magic) and came back to the lanes to watch this Powerful Ball begin its mastery of the lanes with tremendous hit and pin carry!
The ball seemed to also roll early and hard when it hits the break point.
This ball seems to be a bit more aggressive than would be indicated with the 19+ hook rating that Storm gives to it! (Which is not a bad thing!)
Powerful! Hard Hitting! and Great Pin Carry! Adjustable Cover! Describes this ball best!
The shell seemed to be very friendly and adjustable so every bowler who gets one of theses balls will find that it can be adjusted to a wide range of lane conditions from Med to Heavy Oil!
I was very impressed with the overall performance of this ball and highly recommend this ball to all bowlers!
I continue to believe that Storm is leading the way in bowling ball technology and is second to none!
BowlPro
Post by: Paul Meyer on August 08, 2001, 01:20:50 PM
Post by: Paul Meyer on August 08, 2001, 01:21:38 PM
Post by: Mongo on September 26, 2001, 11:26:46 AM
3 Oz. TW
Pin 2 1/2" out
Layout:
CG on PAP
Pin in leverage position
Tested with box finish and shiny
OK, before I go any further, I'd read up quite a bit on this ball. I was looking for a strong reactive, something that would still turn the corner after some carrydown...thus, the strong drill.
I was not prepared for what I had unleashed.
This ball is not strong....it is more like Incredible Hulk strong. Out of the box, it matches up with my strongest particle. Before I threw it, I was loosening up with a Blue Messenger drilled label leverage and a 1000 grit surface. The Erase-It hooked 3 feet earlier and 10 boards more. The Erase-It (dull) not only likes oil, it dares oil to get in its way.
After seeing that this might be a bit more ball than I had planned on, I threw it in a Ballworx machine for 4 minutes for a medium gloss. The shine definitely tamed it down, but I was still 5 boards deeper on the lane than usual and seeing movement a couple of feet earlier. What impressed me about this ball is that the backend movement was continuous, no roll out or hook out.
I am just about to the point where I am swearing off high-end equipment. With Ebonite's Cat and Vortex series, Columbia's Beasts and Messengers, and Storm's Flash and Power series, there is really no need to spend $200+ for a ball these days.
The Erase-It is as much ball as just about anybody will need. Out of the box, it is a super hooker. Shined up, you'll get about 2-4 more feet of length, but it's still a big mover. Decent length, hard midlane move and continuous backend. This was my first performance Storm ball...it won't be my last.
Post by: Doug Sterner on October 13, 2001, 08:15:56 PM
I plugged this ball up and redrilled it with pin over bridge and cg on span center (basically a 5x5 for most people). Side weight? none! Finger weight? 1/8 oz Top weight? about 1 oz. Finish? 800 wet sand.
All I can say is...I love this ball! IT clears the heads well, has a smooth roll thru the pines and a swift but not overly aggressive turn on the backend.
One more thing...this ball can cover some boards! Granted I was bowling on a left over shot from a mixed doubles league but it was still challenging. My Eraser was a bit weak so I figured I'd try the Erase It...wow am I glad I did.
As much as I like the Eraser I think I like this ball more. If things change significantly I will repost but for now...this ball rules!!!
A solid 9.5 out of 10 as far as I am concerned.
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
www.dougsproshop.com
Post by: ThatBowlinDude on October 21, 2001, 10:18:01 PM
Post by: Woog on October 25, 2001, 03:34:12 PM
Post by: s1nger1 on October 30, 2001, 01:35:37 PM
Post by: scotts33 on November 07, 2001, 11:34:39 AM
I put an 800 shine on it....more of a sheen not out the box that would be to dull for me.
This relatively inexpensive ball is great. This type of drilling fits this ball great for my type of bowling style. It allowed me to open up the lane quite a bit and with this kind of surface I did not get the over reaction many might see. Best game so far with it 268. Boy does it carry light hits well. I would suggest this ball to anyone. Storm is doing a great job.
Post by: David Lee Yskes on November 14, 2001, 08:11:31 AM
Post by: Mongo on November 17, 2001, 03:25:06 PM
Back to business...
Specs:
3 oz. TW
3" pin
Drilled 5 X 4 (pin above ring finger)
Polished in Ballworx machine for 4 minutes
Since I decided to drop to 15, I knew one of my first balls would be an Erase-It, my first one is barely a month old and has eome 100 games on it. However, I decided to drill this one to compliment an Eraser I just drilled up (see review). This layout has quite a bit more length than my first Erase-It (3 3/8 X 0), but it is still darned impressive.
I tested this ball along with an Eraser I drilled for length and recovery (5 1/2 X 5). This longer, meaner Erase-It has some attitude. It's 3-4 feet earlier than the Eraser and doesn't have quite the recovery due to the cover. However, after some early testing with the Eraser, the carrydown kicked in and the Erase-It made and manly debut.
I had been swinging the Eraser all over kingdom come on the fresh shot, but after 5 games or so began to get some skid and over/under due to carrydown. At this point, I bagged the Eraser, moved left and let the Erase-It dig in. With the carrydown, I couldn't swing the lane like I could with the Eraser, but don't get me wrong I could still cover some boards. As I'd hoped, the Erase-It dug through carrydown that the Eraser didn't like.
I won't even get into hit, let's just say I drew some looks when the head pin flew back and forth across the lane like a pinball.
Storm has done a fabulous job with the Eraser and Erase-It. The are perfect compliments for each other and are wonderful pieces of equipment. As a pro shop employee, I would not hesitate to recommend either or both to any customer.
Post by: NThomson on December 04, 2001, 09:24:06 PM
Post by: Billy Ray on January 01, 2002, 12:35:17 PM
Shined with storm Xtras 3 (2000) On top of out of box surface.
ball reads the pattern well and stores enough energy to corner nicely on medium volume condition with moderate backends. Comes off the pattern cleanly and makes good strong move towards pocket. Not as squirty as the Eraser. Great ball on fresh conditions or when the heads hold up and there is a little carrydown. Also great price tag for the average Joe. great bang for the buck.
a must have for the serious Storm Fanatic! One of the best mid priced balls on the market!
Post by: Woog on January 04, 2002, 07:03:02 PM
Post by: Rocketman on January 28, 2002, 05:43:30 PM
Post by: Shaggy on February 10, 2002, 10:20:33 PM
Big hook, versatility, and carrying power are all characterics of the Erase-It. This is one of the most versatile balls I have thrown. I wouldn't recommend the Erase-It for desert dry lanes or flooded lanes, but it performs exceptionally well on all other conditions. On drier lanes the Erase-It easily clears the heads and has plenty of hitting power on the backend. I have thrown the ball from coast to coast on drier lanes and the ball just does not quit. On oily lanes I played a down and in shot and the Erase-It continued to carry well. The backend is more of a flip than an arc (similar to the Track Contender). If I could only carry 1 ball in my bag, the Storm Erase-It would be that ball.
Post by: laner7pin on February 11, 2002, 03:59:51 PM
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Post by: PopPop200 on February 28, 2002, 12:50:19 AM
Post by: Chucker on March 11, 2002, 03:19:22 PM
Occasionally, probably more by accident than by design, the shot is drier than usual with a snapping back end. This was the case last week with the 300 game, playing about 12 at the arrows out to 5 or so, and man this ball comes screaming back especially on drier conditions. Even if I missed by 1-2 boards on either side, it still filled the hole. No junk strikes here-- to the casual observer it probably looked great but I'm not that accurate so I know that 3-4 shots were off a little. I'm looking forward to tonight to see what else happens!
I've never polished it, it's still "out of box condition", and I just clean it now and then with Acetate. With oilier lanes of course it hooks less, and I actually can't score as well playing down 6 or 7 and in to the pocket from there. I throw the ball hard and have high revs, so it may be that I'd need an even more aggressive hooking ball or start to work the coverstock with a coarser grit when the lanes are doused.
Post by: bestoftheyoungones on April 05, 2002, 01:38:25 PM
Post by: Track900 on April 06, 2002, 07:03:55 PM
The only problem I had with the ball was polish, I got a bad over under reaction with the ball shined. I took it down to 1500 grit and left it dull. The reaction was great, It gave me more control and carry. I know scores dont tell how good a bowling ball is, but when you consistently shoot 250's you have to give the ball a little credit.
Overall a great ball. Well worth the money. Thankyou Storm!
Post by: iarookie on April 26, 2002, 08:23:10 PM
I am a newbie here but anyway. I started bowling in a "learn to bowl"league for couple of months now. I started with a light ball because I don't have a strong wrist but finally went up 2 lbs heavier which is VERY light to everybody here .I got myself an 11 lbs Erase-It
. It is drilled at Layout #1 and immediately tried it out of the box on a medium-med light lane condition.It mildly hook but as I got use to it.I saw my score go up and up -50 more pins than my average--WOOHOO!!!I cant wait to practise again and league night
Post by: Lefty210 on May 15, 2002, 01:05:44 PM
Post by: shs_bulldog33 on August 02, 2002, 10:49:01 PM
hit lite but what I have found out is the more the oil gets on it the batter the ball becomes. It develops a track and then it dutton slide our roll to far.. Now it hits' great but this is a med to med dry lane conditon ball.. trust me it does not like oil!!! It jsut rolls to far.. Doesn't have ht epower to go through..Have left a few splits but I hae not been on top of my game lately. Anyways, it is a good ball if you throw it uthe right side with med to heavy hand but good speed needed.. Slow bowlers forget about it you will go brooklyn no matter where u stand and throw.. It rolls just a tiad to early so u really have to get it out far fiddle with the speed and the amoutn of hadn and once u got it down this bal is great!!
Justin
Post by: BowlingJunkie6 on September 06, 2002, 04:17:19 PM
It seems to be too jumpy when heading from oil into the dry, and if there is a lot of oil, I get too much skid out of the ball. I have left the ball in the out-of-box finish because I wanted a ball that would drive through the oil. I haven't really seen that capability from this ball.
I first had the ball drilled for an early roll, but the ball never seemed to want to make the turn in oil. I had it re-drilled for more length, but when I did that, I could not get a consistent break point out of the ball. Sometimes through the nose, sometimes just skid past the head pin. I also know that a lot of times, when there is a less than acceptable reaction from a ball, frequently it is the bowler, not the ball. I also had a couple of teammates throw this ball, with the same inconsistent results.
On a positive note about the ball, when I could get a good reaction, the ball really does crush the rack. Not many single pin leaves with the ball.
From all the positive feedback about this ball, I am actually thinking about getting another one. This one did have a lot of topweight compared to my other equipment, and I am wondering if this may have been the problem.
Thanks for reading.
Post by: BowlingJunkie6 on September 30, 2002, 08:50:07 AM
In my earlier review, I had stated that the Erase-it had been very inconsistent for me on its reaction. The lanes had been oiled fairly heavily; I was getting too much over/under with the ball. However, I also stated that when I could get a good reaction, the ball would just absolutely crush the rack. The carry was excellent.
Here is my update. The last 3 weeks at my bowling center, the oil pattern has been clean heads, average amount of oil to around 40 ft., and then drier backends. I had been trying to decide between using the Erase-it, the Hammer Wheel, and a Black Messenger from Columbia. I went with the Erase-it, and let me tell ya, it was the right choice for this oil pattern.
Throwing 15 out to around 4-5 board, this ball comes back harder than anything I have ever thrown. I throw at about 17 MPH, and at that speed the ball carried just about everything. I don't get too hyped up about scores, because spare shooting counts for a lot. However, I wanted to mention the low score for three games in these three weeks has been 647. I left two 10 pins in these 3 weeks, when I have hit the pocket. It does drive too hard sometimes. I left three 4-9's, and two stone 8 pins. The carry with this ball, in the right environment, is absolutely incredible. I am glad I gave this ball another chance, and also learned something in the process about which pattern to use this ball on.
I wanted to be fair with the review. I won't use this ball on a long-oil pattern; but for a drier backend, this is definitely the go-to ball. Good job, Storm, and as always, the Storm hitting power is terrific.
Thank you for reading.
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The pleasure has been yours.
The great one
Post by: Hydranine on March 08, 2003, 12:07:02 AM
I find the nights I bowl best are when I can pull this ball out and use only it. When I am hunting around for a shot and using 3 different balls throughout the night, it usually is bad news. I never have problems with Carrydown with this ball, as I am usually able to use it the third game. If you miss outside, the ball tends to overreact (more the lanes than the ball, but some balls give a smoother bounce off the dry) but that is my fault so not an issue, and rarely happens. I strongly dislike a person saying a ball "hits or carries" better than another ball, but I will say that this ball usually matches most conditions I face, allowing my carry percentage to be higher than most other balls.
I have over 200 games on the ball now, and have not noticed a lack of hitting power, or mellowing out at all, it is still very strong with no resurfaces. Our lanes on Tuesday (the easier of the two shots I see) is a pattern similar to a 8-8, but it often changes and they like to throw in surprises sometimes. We usually do not have much bounce room to the outside of 8 as tonight I missed my board 3 right and it came back barely enough to give me a 5-count in the middle of a string of 9!
What I will say is this. For medium-heavy oil and for a person with a fair amt of revs, you can certainly do worse than this ball if you get one. It is not a miracle ball (no such thing, even the beloved X-Factor or Lane #1 Balls) but if added to the mix of nice revs, medium-high oil, and reasonable speed (16+) you should find yourself a winning combination. Good Luck and Bowl well!
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Post by: Soonermike on January 13, 2004, 12:08:57 PM
This ball is the ball I use when the lanes are a bit tight or I'm struggling. I can always get it to the pocket. I don't like it when people say that whatever ball they are reviewing is a great ball, because most are on the right condition, but bottom line is that this ball is versatile.
Although I usually score better with other balls when conditions are right for them, but with the Erase-it, I can find a good line in about everything but very dry heads or heavy oil shots. A great ball for anyone that sees a lot of medium conditions.
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