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Reviews => Storm => Topic started by: BallReviews-scodaddy21 on February 03, 2016, 12:20:06 PM
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Description: This Storm bowling ball is going to put up a Fight! The Fight was designed to create an unconventional break point and shape through core volume. The Iron Cross weight block is a large core that is still able to produce flare potential and axis rotation. This core is paired with the R4S solid reactive coverstock to give you the advantage you need in a good Fight.
Features:
- Color: 2-Tone Red All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Coverstock: R4S Solid Reactive
- Core: Iron Cross for 14-16# & Modified Centripetal for 12-13#
- Finish: 3000-grit Abralon
- RG: 2.62 (based on 15#)
- Diff: 0.043 (based on 15#)
- Fragrance: Candy Apple
- Recommended Oil Conditions: Medium Oil
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Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across
Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 5 ½, 40
When I first caught a glimpse of the Iron Cross core (RG 2.62) I was VERY excited to throw the Fight. When I finally got the opportunity I was not disappointed. The Fight creates a backend motion I’ve never seen before. The cover creates ample midlane roll, but somehow the fight takes a left turn you don’t expect to see with a cover that strong. The continuation the Fight produces is something you just don’t see. It needs some friction, longer patterns may cause the Fight to be too much on the end of the pattern, but most house patterns and most hooking sport patterns are going to match up VERY well to the Fight. The Fight really has the perfect reaction. It’s clean in the front part of the lane because of the high RG, but the cover picks up a predictable midlane roll, and the core shape/diff causes the it to tip down lane and continue over the 8 pin! You’re not going to believe your eyes when you throw the Fight, no one has created a reaction like this!
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fight hits the pins with the power of a mac truck have it drilled 4x4x2 goes long then comes roaring back with fantastic power give this ball a chance on medium oil you won't be dissappointed
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I wasn't sure what to expect from the Fight. I have thrown it on Kegel, Sport and house patterns and have not been disappointed. My initial reaction is it reminds me of the Marvel-S, but cleaner through the front. I am amazed how much the Fight hooks.
On almost every pattern I have used the Fight on, I was deeper with the Fight than I was with my Lock, Crux and Critical. When the Fight starts to hook, it doesn't stop. With the high R.G. the Fight is clean enough through the front of the lane that you don't have to worry about it burning up. It's hard to describe the motion the Fight makes, because it is unique. It's clean through the front of the pattern, when it makes its move, it does with a heavy roll that continues down lane.
The Fight is a ball that can be used on many patterns. Probably won't be great for extremes, but most medium patterns from house to sport, the Fight will be the first ball out of my bag.
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Layout: 4 x 4 x 3 ½
Coverstock: 3000 grit
Lane conditions: 42 ft. house pattern with 2015 Flex with Fire and Ice conditioner
Test results:
Oh Boy! First off, when you open the box the first time the smell and look is awesome. It reminding me of my Roto Grip Odyssey back in 2007. Now for the actual testing. I found this ball to keep energy down lane that any other dull coverstock ball I have used in recent history. It did not read early on the front to mid part of the lanes on the burn and did not hook early off of the pattern on fresh. The core definitely help the ball get down the lane better and farther before it peeled off of the pattern. This ball is excellent on harder density lane panel, and handles the more modern conditioners out there. Thus, I have turn this ball into my benchmark Storm ball for newer lane panels that several local bowling centers have installed over the past few years.
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The Storm Fight is part of the Thunder line, it features brand new symmetrical Iron CrossTM core, R4S Solid coverstock.
I drilled my Fight 4.5†x 5.5â€. This put my pin just under my ring finger.
The Iron Cross core provides a good amount of midlane roll, and even though the R4S cover is solid, the Fight produces a lot of backend. I have thrown it on the 2015 USBC Open Championship team pattern, and a few different length and volume house patterns. When I first saw the specs of the Fight, I saw the shape and the super high RG numbers on the core (RG of 2.60 for 16 lbs!). I am glad I went with a pin-buffer on the higher side when drilling my Fight. I do not see much laboring, if any, out of the huge Iron Cross core. I love seeing cores rev up on the quicker side, so I am very happy to see that the Fight doesn’t just lope down the lane.
On the USBCOC team pattern, the Phaze was too angular at the end of the pattern on the fresh. Once the lanes transitioned and pushed some oil down, the Fight rolled well and really opened up the lane nicely. On the house shot however, the Fight with a 1,500 grit Abralon pad by hand created some ridiculous amount of area. It is a motion that was definitely missing in my bag and is the perfect shape to go with the Hyroads in the Thunder line.
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I was somewhat disappointed in the amount of backend it had and amount of overall hook. I through it in practice just 5 shots and retired it to my bag for the night. However, in those 5 shots I was impressed with its carry. It just looked different. I could see that once it stood up it was never going deflect.
If I could redrill it I would drill it a bit with a shorter pin to pap to help it start sooner. I might take it down to 1500 no polish and see if it looks better.
I do not want anyone to be discouraged by this review, I just want people who might think it is fairly strong that it is not... the look reminded me of an IQ tour. Smooth off friction.
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I was somewhat disappointed in the amount of backend it had and amount of overall hook. I through it in practice just 5 shots and retired it to my bag for the night. However, in those 5 shots I was impressed with its carry. It just looked different. I could see that once it stood up it was never going deflect.
If I could redrill it I would drill it a bit with a shorter pin to pap to help it start sooner. I might take it down to 1500 no polish and see if it looks better.
I do not want anyone to be discouraged by this review, I just want people who might think it is fairly strong that it is not... the look reminded me of an IQ tour. Smooth off friction.
What drill did you put on it? I just got mine today and was going to put a 5 x 4 x 3 on it.
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LANE CONDITION
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
41ft THS
COMMENTS
The cover and core match up is really good here. The cover does what it was meant to do and really allow the ball to smoothly and consistently react through the pattern. There is a nice midlane read, even with the high RG, due to the cover strength. The ball never surprises you off the end of the pattern. I can tell you that there is also great drive through the pins. Reaction is extremely consistent off the spot.
Complete review and video:
http://tamerbowling.com/storm-fight-bowling-ball-review/
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The Fight is eye candy that backs that up with substance. It has a new core and coverstock, and the core is the largest weight block Storm has ever produced. It has a very high rg at 2.62, but also has a high differential at .043, so it gives you easy length through the heads, while the solid cover and differential gives you traction in the midlane and a booming backend. The Fight reminds me more of a solid version of the Hyroad than the Hyroad Solid did, it has many of the same characteristics of the Hyroad, but with more overall hook. It's an absolute house shot killer that will come back from virtually anywhere. It acts like a benchmark solid with more pop on the backend, and that allows you to open the lane up, or to continue to use this ball as the lanes transition and you're forced inside. This ball will be great for strokers and crankers alike, as it gives strokers pop on the backend they don't usually have, and crankers length and recovery. Put some Fight in your game!
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Right Handed
Rev Rate - 400
Speed - 17
PAP - 3 up 1 1/2
The new ball in the Thunder Line is the Storm FIGHT. The Fight has all new core called
Iron Cross which is the largest weight block Storm has ever developed. Storm wrapped the Fight with the R4S Solid Reactive coverstock. I drilled mine 5 1/4 x 4 x 2 3/4.
The Fight even with a solid cover gets through the fronts pretty well with its high rg of 2.62, but picks up in midlane real well with the medium differential of .043.
For me its a different ball motion. Its more like a benchmark ball, as its very controllable and stays online. But Fight has a very heavy roll for me and continues through the pins. Similar roll to the Marvel-S but cleaner through the heads.
If you looking for control and continuation then the Fight is the ball for you.
Brian Watson
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LANE CONDITION
Length:42ft
Volume:medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: The storm fight is amazing!!! I put my favorite solid ball layout on it, 70*5.5*50, and I wasn't disappointed. It's so smooth with its motion. The higher rg really allows the ball to get through the front part of team lane and see team mids very well. I found it to be even better on tighter sport patterns. Very different shape I've not seen from a storm ball thus far.
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LANE CONDITION
Length: Medium
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
The newest release into Storm’s Thunder Line is the Fight. The Fight features the largest weight block Storm has produced the Iron Cross. The Iron Cross (2.62 RG) is surrounded by the R4S Solid Reactive coverstock. I was surprised by how much the Fight picked up in the mid lane.
I was able to throw the Fight against most of the bowling balls in the Thunder Line. The first difference is how much the Fight reads the mid lane and the continuation is Phenomenal. The Fight picks up where the HyRoad Solid left off. The strength of the backend and mid lane control makes the Fight the strongest readable ball I have thrown so far. It is stronger than an IQ Tour and the HyRoad. The Fight adds early and strong to the Thunder Line. The HyRoad Pearl, Sky Rocket and Rocket all want to get down the lane and then boom at the backend. The Fight is just the opposite. The Fight wants to get up and go but still strong enough to go through the pins with authority! The Fight might replace my trusty IQ Tour as the first ball out of my bag on any given day!
Bring the Fight to your Competition!
Likes: Strength mixed with Readability
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Staffer: Keven Williams
Speed: 18 mph
Rev Rate: 450 rpm
Hand: Left Handed
Oil Pattern: Typical House Shot
The Storm Fight is unlike any bowling ball we have ever seen before! With that brand new core it gives you a shape that
no ball can mimic. The Fight is very clean in the front part of the lane and picks up a very heavy and continuous roll down lane.
Because the Fight hooks so much it can be used early on the "fresh" or very late in the day on the "burn". I recommend the Storm Fight
to anyone who likes long/smooth/continuous bowling balls.
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Layout: 62.5 x 4.5 x 37.5 or 62.5 drilling angle, 4.5" pin, 37.5 val angle. I left it box finish and will end up with a weight hole on the axis to smooth it out. I have thrown it in box finish for right now.
The Fight gives me a benchmark reaction. My speed is somewhat softer so the higher RG lets it lope thru the front much easier. There is enough differential to give me some flare and it is about 4-5" across but not wide/wide stripes but more like tighter flares (control). I am dead on 1 oz of side so I will weight hole it to get legal but to also get it to back off a little more for me. The Fight was very continuous on the back end and forced me a little farther left than I would have expected. I see the Fight being very versatile for someone who wants to control the shape more themselves and could easily be a ball that you have 2-3 of (one shined, one dull, one really dull and high flare potential).
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Storm Fight Review:
LANE CONDITION
Lane Type: Wood
Length: 41ft
Volume: 21ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Strong overall reaction. Real strong off the break point. Reacts to heavier oil real good.
Dislikes: none
The Storm Fight is the newest solid release in Storms Thunder Line. The fight contains the new Iron Cross weight block. The covers is the new R4S Solid cover and is finished with 3000 grit abralon.
The fight is the new solid in the Thunder line replacing the HyRoad Solid. The ball is very similar in shape as the Hyroad Solid but for me the Fight is a bit smoother and a little less reactive. I drilled mine with 32x5.5x32 which is the same as my Hyroad Solid. The fight reads and reacts to heavier oil real well. For me it was a little strong on a typical house shot but on patterns with heavier volume the Fight responds better with a smoother reaction. You don’t have to throw the ball away from the pocket to get it to stay in the pocket. I also like how I can move inside 4th arrow and the ball reads the mid lane and carries well. It’s a very good versatile ball.
I recommend this ball for anyone looking to replace their current mid range solid. This ball is great for heavier volume house patterns and medium to long sport patterns. If the ball is too strong you can give it a weaker low flare layout and the ball will still hit the pins hard. If you need a little extra you can sand it down more to get that reaction. That’s what makes this ball so great.
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Storm Fight Ball Review by PJ Haggerty
The Fight is the newest addition to the Thunder Line and has provided us with a different motion than we’ve seen in this line. The Fight is filled with the new Iron Cross weight block, which is the largest core Storm has ever put into a ball. With the R4S Solid Reactive cover, the Fight is the smoothest ball in my bag.
I’ve drilled one Fight so far and have been able to use it on multiple patterns. When I drilled this ball, my goal was to create a shape for flatter, harder patterns. I drilled it as: 3 ½ x 3 ½ with a medium sized hole directly on my axis. I haven’t tweaked the surface at all, I just let lane oil shine it for me.
I’ve been able to use this Fight mostly on medium to shorter patterns. Even with the big core, the RG is high enough to create a good amount of length through the front part of the lane. Because of the strong drilling, I’ve taken a lot of the motion away from down lane, and used more energy through the front and mid-lane.
If you are a looking for a slower response time, smooth, but predictable shape in your bag, the Fight will be your best bet. It compliments the Alpha Crux, IQ 30, and HyRoad very well.
#StormNation
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Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
Typical Conditions: House Shot
Type of Lane: All Synthetic
What part of the lane did you play? Third Arrow
Did the ball track out? Normal
Weight of bowling ball: 16
Surface of bowling ball: Factory/Box
What grit was the surface of the ball? 3000
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After using the new Storm Fight for the past few weeks I wanted to post my thoughts about this ball. The layout I used on my Fight was 6x5 off by pap. The R4S cover really helps get this ball down the lane and the new iron core is a nice smooth motion in the back part of the lane. This ball is a great complement to my Rocket which get's into a heavier roll and sharper change of direction.
This is a great addition to the thunder line for Storm and I would recommend this ball for anyone regardless of your skill level.
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Fight Review from Tim Behrendt
When I first had seen the new Iron Cross core, I got pretty excited and was instantly intrigued. This core pushes the RG limits. With the RG being 2.62 I decided to drill it pretty strong. (Pin under my ring and a hole down in the P3 range. Even with being a solid cover and a strong layout, this ball does not touch the front part of the lane. With that said this also creates a backend motion that has tremendous continuation.
The Fight is definitely something different in my bag, and will remain in my tournament bags. I have found early success with this ball on medium and even longer lighter volume patterns. With being so clean through the fronts I have also found the Fight to be a very good “GO TO†ball when the heads start to hook. A definite Thumbs up.
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The Storm Fight, with it's unique combination of a strong solid coverstock and a very large, high RG core, has a very smooth and consistent motion and excellent pin carry. I used a 35x4 1/8â€x55 layout to enhance the predictable arcing motion, with the stronger pin position allowing the Fight to handle as much as medium-heavy oil. Surprisingly though, even with the strong cover and 3000 grit box finish, I am still able to use this ball as the lanes continue to dry out throughout the night. I used this ball at USBC Nationals as well, and had a very good look on the team pattern, especially. The smooth and predictable motion was crucial on that flatter sport shot.
In comparison to the Storm Phaze, the Fight has a similar amount of overall hook, though the motions are certainly different. The Phaze still has an arcing motion, but skids 3-4 feet further down the lane than the Fight. They are a great 1-2 combo on any medium condtion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5bC4oNT7hY
Mike LeViner
BowlersMart
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Storm Fight
OOB condition
House pattern 40 ft- Avalon surface
Layout-pin below the bridge, cg kicked to the right 2 inches
This ball is my first out of the bag for me. It is a lot stronger than I expected to be from the Thunder line. This ball has a very smooth transition to the pocket for me. I was able to open the lane up more with this ball then my Phaze which was a shock to me. The cover stocks on both balls have a lot to do with that though. They went with a candy apple fragrance for this ball and used guessed a red color scheme, I wish they would have added a bronze color to it for a caramel look. Overall, this ball is fantastic. Go see your local pro shop operator today and pick one of up. Bowl up a Storm
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Lane Conditions: Medium
Typical Conditions: House
Type of Lane: Wood
What part of the lane did you play? Third Arrow
Weight of bowling ball: 15
RPM: 450
Surface of bowling ball: Factory/Box
What grit was the surface of the ball? 3000
Likes: Mid-lane motion - control
Dislikes: none
If you are looking for very controllable yet strong motion, the Fight is the ball for you. I cannot get over how easy this ball is to control on the backend. It is also the most versatile ball in my bag. I have thrown it on everything from Seoul to Shark, and the one common factor is its predictable/controlled motion. I am anxious to get out the Open Championships to see what this ball can do. I would like to drill another one with a weaker layout to see how it compares to the one I have. The candy apple scent is also very appealing.
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http://tamerbowling.com/storm-fight-bowling-ball-review/
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30 x 3 3/8 x 30
3" pin
15lb
Right Hand
16.5 ball speed med rev rate
Weight hole 2 position on VAL
Thrown on a house shot
Wasn't sure what to expect from this ball as I typically don't roll much in Storm (Roto Grip mainly with occasional tries on other products).
The core was what intrigued me to give this ball a try so I decided to punch one out.
First series out the box on this drill was 222, 204, 232 for a 658
Ball was controllable on any line i tried to play. Read the lanes very well. When this ball turned very well and continued to drive thru the pins with little effort.
One thing I noticed within the first few throws, when this ball hits it hits super hard, pins seemed to just blow apart. For me this is the hardest hitting ball since my Roto Grip Epic Battle.
This is a must ball to have and and one I for sure will buy a second to have as a backup.
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The Fight is a solid cover ball in the Thunder line. The Fight uses the R4S solid reactive cover, which to my knowledge, is the first time we have seen this cover on a US release. The Fight also gives us the first look at the Iron Cross weight block. This core has an Rg of 2.62 and a differential of 0.043. The fight comes from the factory with a 3000 grit Abralon finish. The Fight is a 2-tone red with candy apple fragrance. The Fight reminds me of the old Reign of Fire, when sitting on the ball return.
I drilled my Fight 4 x 5 x 2 ¾ . Out of the box, the Fight covered a lot of boards. It didn't really want to slow down, or show any signs of quitting through the backend of the lane. I polished the cover with a touch of Xtra Shine over the box finish, in an effort to reduce the overall board coverage of this ball. The polish helped the Fight not hook as much.
I don’t have a ton of ball speed, or a really high rev rate and low axis tilt, so I generally look to use balls that are low Rg and stronger covers, to get them to slow down, and blend the corner. The Fight has such a strong move down lane, it is hard for me to keep this ball in play for long, except on longer lighter volume patterns. As the lanes break down, I have to make large moves in, as the Fight is just so strong off of the spot.
The Fight will benefit bowlers who want a big move in the backend of the lane. Bowlers who like to chase patterns in deep, and want recovery, should look for the Fight, to give them the strong down-lane move they are looking for. If bowlers are looking for a ball to be more controllable, or to blend a pattern, I would suggest trying a different Storm or Roto Grip ball, as we have a full line of varying ball motions to choose from. The Fight has a very specific ball reaction, that will please those who are looking to really bank the corner! Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Storm Fight. As always, remember to bowl up a Storm!
Tommy Gollick
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LANE CONDITION
Length:it goes long with my slow speed
Volume:Medium oil house shot
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):ThS
COMMENTSI used ball 2 games, it is great 10 pin ball for me. But I think it might work better with dryer lanes. My hybrid older ball worked better for THS. Fight has more mellow backend than I am use too. For a tournament it would be good to have in 6 ball arsenal.
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