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X-Factor Ace
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
GO "ALL IN"! The difference between absolute confidence and a mere poker face is what you have in your hand. The all new X Factor Ace™ featuring RAD3™ technology with ACCU-Tread™ pearl particle coverstock will make you down right cocky! The Ace’s high... flaring that is, and has a strong preferred spin axis that will give you impressive mid-lane roll without sacrificing the sharp backend move. Always have an Ace™ in the hole!

X FACTOR ACEâ„¢ Technical Specifications

Coverstock ACCU-Tread Pearl Particle
Weight Block RAD3â„¢ Triple Disk Technology
Ball Color Cherry/Royal/Lime
Ball Finish 1500-grit Polish
Radius of Gyration 2.52 (Low)
Differential .055 (High)
Durometer 75 - 77 Rex D-scale
Flare Potential 6 (High)
Fragrance Wintergreen
Weights 10 - 16 lbs.
SKU# TXA


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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #61 on: October 20, 2005, 12:17:11 PM »
I bought this ball out at ABC Nationals this year (Baton Rogue) and had it drilled for a little more length (pin over ring). I'm a medium rev/speed stroker and this is one of the best balls I've thrown recently. On a medium/medium-heavy oil shot this ball is great even with a bit of carrydown (as long as it's not in the breakpoint area.) It does need to get into the dry to make it's agressive move to the pins.

It has a very sharp breakpoint even with a more mellow drilling and it hits very hard. I definitely carry more "mixers" with this ball than anything else I throw. Even with the sharp breakpoint, it is still a very controlable ball with good forgiveness. On several different medium oil house shots, I've been able to find a groove of 5-7 boards where I can reliably get into the pocket for strikes.

This ball is NOT good for heavy oil unless you really crank it up. I've found that it just skids right past my breakpoint. But what did you expect from a 1500-grit shined ball?

Overall I'm very happy with this ball and would give it a 9 out of 10 as a medium oil ball. I've found no reason to switch to any other ball on a range of conditions from medium-dry to medium-heavy oil.
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Buckshot

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #62 on: October 26, 2005, 09:14:31 PM »
This is the best ball I have ever used. I like the layout on it it arcs more and come in very nice into the pocket. I stand on 30 and release at 27 then goes out to 10 board then back in.
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William Esau
Lafayette, IN
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xfactorace

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #63 on: October 29, 2005, 05:12:28 AM »
What a ball. Just got used to it and the last two weeks of league play I shot 762 and 704. My average went from 209, when I got the ball, to 218. This is my first storm ball and I will never buy anything other that storm ever again.
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garydb47

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #64 on: November 14, 2005, 10:15:32 PM »
This ball is the ball for bowler who can throw hard to med but i can`t throw that hard and have to play the angle alot but when i find the shot its awesome when it hit the pocket.i`ve shot some real good scores with it lately nd it seems to be rolling even better now then when i brought it last year.


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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #65 on: December 11, 2005, 08:01:05 PM »
Another Great X-Factor. Shot 772(279,258,235). I would compare it to the Triple Extreme.Very similar reaction for me. I loved the way it rolled and hit. Hits hard.Another Great ball by storm!
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Nate

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #66 on: March 29, 2006, 06:52:41 PM »
Wow, this ball is sick.  Had it to give me length and it did just that.  I'm a right stroker with a pretty modest release and I was throwing this ball through 17, out to around 10-5 and then just crushing pocket (granted the lanes were pretty worn down).  Great ball, I can't wait to use this on some oil though.  This ball works great with my fired up, this one rolls a little early and after it makes it's turn it just keeps on going.  Great ball, great carry with it too.  I had too shots that I thought for sure were going to be wicked splits.  All the sudden I watched it hit the head pin almost dead on and there was just a spray of pins like I hit pocket.  Needless to say but this ball is sweet.  I would recommend it to anyone.
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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #67 on: April 04, 2006, 02:46:42 PM »
I have had this ball since it came out and liked its reaction at first. After about the first 20 or so games it started rolling out instead of retaining energy. So needless to say it's been sitting for quite some time. The other day i cleaned it up fixed the thumb hole and decided to give itt another chance or plug it and put it on the used ball rack.                                                                                        


      Well The first game with it was not good same bad qualitys as i'd remembered  . I thought i'd try one last thing i squared up and played right down seven and bang i found out that this is where the ball should be played. I went 165 the first game then front eight the second for a 268. Then front seven for a 246. I've never seen this ball hit so well. So if your Ace is almost ready for the muck you might try this first.

Ps. The grit is 500 abralon with a light coat of polish good luck
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acrusan

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #68 on: April 11, 2006, 11:41:56 AM »
This ball hits hard. Haven't left many 10 pins with it, but have noticed that when there is carry-down on the lanes tends to not want to comes back to the pocket as offend. Only bowled one time in heavy oil and this is not the ball for it more Med. to Med-Heavy.
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jk009

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #69 on: April 17, 2006, 06:35:26 PM »
I have had an Ace since the week it came out and all I can say is this is ONE OF THE BEST BALLS EVER MADE.  Even PBA Pro Jeff Carter says it is like a Get Out Jail Free Card!  I just love this ball from the flare to the power.  I have used this ball on every shot possible and it does a EXTRAORDINARY job.  You can also play with this ball and give it a little more.  I consider this one of Storm's best balls ever made and would recommend this ball to anyone and everyone!
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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #70 on: June 02, 2006, 01:32:53 PM »
Great action at back-end. Rolled my first 800 series with this ball. Games of 289, 268, 258.
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wible

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Re: X-Factor Ace
« Reply #71 on: August 25, 2006, 11:18:29 AM »
Had this one drilled awhile back, but never threw it til now.  Another great ball by Storm!  Once I got comfortable with it, I strung the first 7 and shot 255 with it third game out of the box.  And I'm only a mid 170's average.

Strong ball - drives to and through the pocket, doesn't know the meaning of the word deflection.  Hits like it was shot out of a cannon.  I'm looking forward to having some fun with this one!
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