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Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« on: March 27, 2014, 09:32:36 AM »
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- Coverstock: Controll Solid Urethane
- Weight Block: Capacitor Core
- Factory Finish: 1000-grit Pad
- Ball Color: Pitch Black
- RG: 2.57 (for 15# ball)
- Diff: 0.022 (for 15# ball)
- Recommended Lane Condition:  Light Oil

 

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Pitch Black Solid Urethane - Review by Mark Tarkington
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2014, 11:35:29 AM »
Right Handed
Ball weight:  14
Rev Rate:  378
Ball Speed:  18.2
Axis Tilt:  6.67
Axis Rotation:  45*
PAP:  4 1/2 horizontal, 1 5/8 up
Layout:  55 x 4 1/2 x 45

I wanted to try this one because it seems that many bowlers are having much success with older urethanes on shorter patterns.  I haven’t had much success with the Natural series, but I’m pretty sure they just don’t match up with my game.

The layout on this ball has proven to be quite good for me with the Byte and Reign of Power, so I’ll say that I played this one safe so I didn’t end up with an anchor.

I’ve used this one on a few different patterns and have seen some very good reactions.

On a flat, 43 foot house pattern (their open play pattern), it rolls so early, you can’t play the gutter.  The cover just won’t let you play the light volume of this pattern.  I end up having to play a bit of bounce off of 8-10.  It’s a great look for about a game and a half.  After that, the lane opens up and I have to start chasing the shot inside. 

On Sydney, during a night of pot bowling, it was again, too early outside.  I was able to play about 7-8 up the boards, but it broke down quickly.  I really liked the look on fresh, but as the oil moved down lane, I lost the look completely and had to pull out a low-flare Asylum. 

On PBA Regional Chameleon (43’), old wood, I had a decent look during the practice session, playing tight 12-13, right at the hole.  It was quite speed sensitive, as you would expect with urethane on that kind of oil.  During the 8 games of qualifying, I pulled it out around game 5.  I had no look or luck with anything else, so I figured this may be my opportunity to utilize urethane control.  Because the look was 3,4,5 due to the track hooking quite early, I tried the outside 5 and rolled a couple of pretty good shots, but at that moment, I just didn’t have the accuracy needed to play that shot.  I had about two boards of bump right when I set it down around 8, hitting 5 at the arrows, but my tendency to pull the ball just wouldn’t let me utilized that shot.   Just FYI, Kameron Doyle won this tournament using the Pitch Black.

Overall, I really like the roll of the Pitch Black.  With this layout, my Byte and RoP get about 5-7” of flare.  On the Pitch Black, it’s about 1”, which is refreshing.  This is reminiscent of the older urethanes that I used way back in the day.  I can’t say it’s a ball that will travel to every tournament with me, but it will make all of the short and low volume patterns, just because it could be a good security blanket.  I have not altered the surface yet and it is holding the box finish quite well.  It’s very smooth and controllable, which is what urethane should be.  This is the ball I will be using to work on my accuracy.  I do not get away with a bad shot with this ball.  For me, the worst case scenario with the Pitch Black is that I have a ball to practice with without beating up my tournament arsenal and I know it will help my accuracy and possibly speed control.

I would suggest this ball for anyone who doesn’t remember or never had the opportunity to roll the old urethanes.  It could be a great tournament ball as long as the bowler is aware that you are not going to open up a lane with this piece.  If you understand the limitations of urethane, it is a must have.
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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2014, 08:25:57 PM »
I know they almost always recommend using aggressive layouts with weak cover stocks but this is a ball I personally have had better luck with using a straight up control layout.

Since my PAP is 5 1/2" over and 5/8" up this ends up with the pin just below the  bridge and the Cg down near the thumb hole - using a ball that didn't have a lot of top weight to begin with. On a ball with higher top weight one might have to play with finger hole depths.

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Update: Don't be afraid to modify the surface. I took the surface from 1000 to 2000 and got better pin carry - fewer corner pins.
« Last Edit: July 29, 2014, 07:02:31 PM by Dave_in_Rio_Rancho »

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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2014, 05:47:54 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 35ft

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Kegel Boardwalk


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I’m proud to review the new best urethane ball to the bowling ball market by Storm, “Pitch Black.” This ball is the real thing. It is not like the newer hooking urethanes. It’s much much similar to the old school urethanes which i loved and like. It’s in the same comparable category as the original Roto Grip Grenade.

The Pitch Black utilizes their new urethane formulated coverstock, Controll Solid Urethane. The inner core which powers this ball is Capacitor Core. Out of box this ball comes at 1000 grit abralon finish. Unlike most of the newer urethanes, this ball retains that same finishing surface for a very long time much like older urethanes.Capacitor Core_NEW_3

We threw this ball on the Kegel 35ft pattern, Boardwalk. I was able to play farther right which is exactly where I wanted to be. I compared it the Super Natural and the Pitch Black allowed me to stay further right and up the boards instead of swinging to the gutter which I had to do with the Super Natural. This ball is $$$$$ on shorter sport shots and low volume house shots. I could also see this ball coming into play on very very burnt lane conditions or houses with very high friction.

Based on performance in the category of urethane balls, I’m gonna grade this a Solid “A.” It does everything it was designed to do and has very good pin action at the pocket. Based off the cosmetics of this ball with the all solid black color and the dull finish with bright neon green logos, I will give it a “B.” Some people won’t be to thrilled with the really dull finish, but I personally love it. This ball will give you a great amount of control with a smooth motion towards the pocket with still packing a punch as it crushes the pins!


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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2014, 11:25:13 AM »
Storm Pitch Black Ball Review by PJ Haggerty
 
   Urethane balls are definitely a limited use option, but when they are needed, there’s nothing else that compares.  More and more, we are seeing shorter patterns with lighter volume.  We are also seeing more flatter patterns which urethane balls can also look decent on.  Sometimes the high performance balls are too strong and cleaner, faster responding balls change direction too hard and create too much angle on sport patterns.  This is where urethane balls come in.  They provide a smoother, more predictable motion.  I will use the Pitch Black on extremely short patterns (36’ or less), flatter patterns where there isn’t much hold, and for spares when I have limited space in my bag. 

   Typically, I like to put a weight hole in urethane balls to try and create a bit more flare.  The one I drilled is 5 x 3.5 with a 7/8 hole under my axis.  It’s difficult to cover a lot of boards with urethane, so for the most part, I will be using this with more closed angles through the front part of the lane.  Also, once some oil gets down lane, urethane can have a hard time striking.  At that point, I typically go to a bigger core, slower response time ball.  There are times when urethane looks really good and times where it’s definitely not in play.  This is where urethane can be used as a spare ball and a strike ball.  For anyone traveling on a plane and has limited space in their bag, I would definitely recommend bringing urethane.  It goes straight enough for a spare ball and can be a very powerful piece to have when the lanes call for it. 

   For any youth bowlers going to Junior Gold  or bowlers who will be bowling on the PBA Wolf pattern,  the Pitch Black will definitely come into use.  I’d recommend it for anyone missing that shape in their bag wanting to control the short patterns.  If you see some flat patterns as well, urethane can definitely come into play until the pattern blends out.  With the Hyroad core inside of it, this creates even more hitting power as it goes through the pins.  I like to think of the Pitch Black as a diversified Hyroad! 

Go drill one for a multi-purpose piece in your bag!

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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2014, 10:08:27 AM »
My Initial Pitch Black Layout: 3" x 5 3/8" x 2"

The Storm Pitch Black is the newest urethane ball from Storm. The Pitch Black is in the Thunder line and is intended to be a step up in performance from previous urethane releases which is why it was placed in the Thunder line rather than the Hot line where you'll find the previous urethane releases.

The Pitch Black combines the new Controll solid urethane cover with the new Capacitor core. The cover is finished to a 1000 grit abralon.

Compared to the solide Natural, the RG is higher (2.57 vs. 2.53) and the differential is lower (.022 vs. .040). This combination produces a smaller flare potential and a more controllable ball reaction on the shorter/lighter patterns.

I found the Pitch Black to be a lot of fun to throw. When shooting the ball demo video on Wolf (32') or during my sport league on Boardwalk (35') I never felt like I had to be careful not to overhit the ball or worry about throwing it hard enough. The Pitch Black let me just throw the ball like I was bowling on 40' feet with resin. I guess to put it simply the Pitch Black just let me bowl on those short patterns without having to try to change my game.

Conditions I have used the Pitch Black on: 32' Wolf and 35' Kegel Boardwalk.

Where the Pitch Black fits in my bag: The Pitch Black is a condition specific ball for me. I have not tried it on anything longer than 35' and don't feel I need to based on my game. It is a step down from my Black/Cherry Tropical Breeze for when I need less hook than that provides.

When I use the Pitch Black: Whenever I bowl on a short pattern it will be the first ball out of the bag. If I need more on the fresh I would go to something like that Hy-Road Solid or another smooth rolling/reacting solid.

Overall the Pitch Black is a heck of a lot of a fun to throw, there's no other way to put it. It doesn't quite have the same energy as resin when it hits the pins but the ability to go straighter and stay out of trouble on the shorter patterns makes it worth using without a doubt. Anyone who bowls on sport patterns and will run into short pattern from time to time should seriously consider drilling a Pitch Black.


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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2014, 09:02:19 PM »
Storm Pitch Black
PAP-5 over and ½ up
Ball Speed: 15-17mph
Rev Rate: 300-500
Right Handed
Layout: 4x4x2
Surface Preparation: OTB

Bowling Hand   Right Handed
Experience          Advanced (I have bowled in a league and PBA)
League Average   220
Ball Speed          Medium
Style             Cranker
 

What I wanted from this ball: A strong urethane ball that will read the lane well without at big over under reaction and still hit hard where past urethane balls do not for me.

Result: A ball that I had to move right with of course, but I actually had a few boards room that I havent had in the past with most urethane balls.   

I tested this ball on the house pattern that we use at SuperBowl, the new center located in Metropolis Illinois where my pro shop is also located.  Our shot is a modified top hat with heavy midlane oil and a graduated decrease towards the gutter.  41ft from 10-10 boards.  I started far right playing right up the 5 board.  I was able to stay in this area for about 7-8 games without a drastic move.  I expected this since this ball is urethane.  I found that the Pitch Black rolled well off of the outside for me, but didnt carry when I sent it a board or two right, but did recover pretty well which I didnt expect.  Over the course of 10-12 more games, I
made a move left with my feet and continued to play around the 5 board.  When I tried to move deeper and slow up, the pitch black made it to the pocket but didnt hit strong.  I ended up moving back right and throwing harder.   

To sum this ball up, it is a great urethane ball and probably the best urethane I have thrown in years.  I havent seen a urethane hit the pocket this hard in a long time.  Bowlers must remember that this is urethane however and it will act like urethane.  Overall, its a great ball for dryer conditions and I will take it with me for the just in case shot when the lanes are hooking alot or boned up.

Pro Shop Reaction: 50/50 on the sales end of the shop.  Lots of high rev bowlers wanting this ball for the burned up condition and the hitting power, but not alot of excitement from the average bowler as expected.

Recommendations: I would say to use this ball on a dryer pattern and dont purchase it expecting a big hooking ball of course. I think it is a must have for storm fans though.  This urethane ball hits like a truck when it hits the pocket unlike other urethane balls I have thrown in the past. 

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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2014, 02:23:52 PM »
The Pitch Black is the latest release in the Thunder Line of bowling balls from Storm. It uses a new core called Capacitor and a solid urethane cover called Controll. The Capacitor core offers an Rg of 2.57 and a differential of 0.022 in the 15# ball. The Pitch Black is obviously black in color, and has a sanded 1000 grit abralon finish.
The Pitch Black is a little closer to “old school” urethane balls as it has less flare potential than the Natural series of balls. The Conroll cover seems to be more aggressive than the U2S cover that was on the solid Natural. I drilled my Pitch Black with a 4x4x2.5 layout with a small X hole 2” down from my PAP on my VAL. This is a little bit different than the 4.5x5x2.5 layout I used on the Natural that I will be using as the comparison piece.
The weight block in the Pitch Black seems to retain its motion longer through the lane than what the Natural does, even though the layout would suggest it would read earlier. The cover of the Pitch Black reads friction earlier than the cover on the Natural. The Pitch Black has more continuation through the backend of the lane than the Natural. If there is a small trace of carrydown, the Pitch Black will roll through it easier than what the Natural does. Once the oil pattern gets long, or shows any real amount of carrydown, then it is time to go to a ball with a reactive resin cover. One other note that needs shared, is that the Pitch Black allows me to chase breakdown in a little better than what the Natural did. I can get the 7 pin to still snap out, with moderate moves right, as the outside oil dries up.
The bottom line is, the Pitch Black is the ball to use for slow speed players who want to play closer to the dry part of the lane. The Pitch Black will also help high rev players control the back end of the lane of those short tournament patterns that are becoming all too familiar these days. Low rev, speed dominate bowlers would need a lot of dry boards for this ball to be real useable in most cases.
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Storm Pitch Black Review by Staffer Casey Murphy
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2014, 03:27:30 PM »
Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  375 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  5 across ¾ up

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
Layout:  60, 5 ½, 40

The Pitch Black is a one of a kind ball!  I had to admit at first I had my doubts about it, because I haven’t had much luck with urethanes in the past.  But the Pitch Black is so much different than the Natural series. 

For me the Pitch Black is a good deal stronger than the Natural series. At least 5 boards I’d say.  You could easily expect to play an arrow deeper compared to other urethanes.  But even though it’s much stronger, you still get the same smooth predictable urethane backend. 

The Pitch Black would be a great ball for short patterns, playing near the gutter, or patterns with a lot of friction.  It’s a versatile piece with endless uses!

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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2014, 08:40:09 AM »
   PITCH BLACK review by Storm staffer Jeff Richgels
      Drilled July 4, 2014
     
      The PITCH BLACK specs are here:
      http://www.stormbowling.com/products/balls/pitchblack
 
      The PITCH BLACK video is here:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp1hMZSx9cI
 
      You can see a picture of mine at the end of my blog here:
   http://www.11thframe.com/reviews/47


Non-resin urethane balls should be in every serious bowler’s arsenal for use on extremely short and/or low volume patterns.
 
I started bowling at a high level starting in the late 1970s, years before the first urethanes debuted, so I had years of experience with rubber (LT-48), polyester and urethane.
 
Even after resin debuted more than two decades ago, I still used urethanes like the Ebonite NITRO, Columbia WINE U-DOT and Faball BLUE HAMMER on a regular basis.
 
It wasn’t until I became a Storm staffer and started throwing Storm balls exclusively that I retired my urethanes for good.
 
There were times over the next decade or so that I really wished I could pull my BLUE HAMMER out of the basement, such as when bowling on the PBA Cheetah pattern, as Storm didn’t have a urethane like that.
 
Then Storm came out with the NATURAL urethane ball, which I used almost exclusively in making it to the semifinals of a PBA Regional on Cheetah not long after it came out.

http://www.stormbowling.com/products/balls/classic/natural?search=&exclusiveClassic=false

The NATURAL’s only issue is it wasn’t quite strong enough to handle any significant volume of oil (for me at least) on even a short pattern. (The PBA Regional where I made it to the semis featured a Cheetah that was hooking quite a bit.)
 
I also got a SUPER NATURAL when it came out, but that urethane with a touch of resin also skidded too much in any significant volume of oil for me.
 
Storm has completely solved that issue with the PITCH BLACK, which provides the best urethane reaction I’ve seen since the glory days of my favorite urethanes two decades and more ago.
 
I make that conclusion after using it on fresh Cheetah-type short patterns, wet/dry house shots and well transitioned PBA patterns.
 
The Controll solid urethane coverstock handles today’s oils up to fairly significant volume IF there is some dry area.
 
It actually gave me a better reaction on the longer wet/dry house pattern and well transitioned PBA pattern than on the shorter pattern – playing the hold came easier for me than playing the hook.
 
The PITCH BLACK rolls strong and will dig out 10s and blow 5s if it’s thrown good. It will hook off the dry and stop when it gets to the oil on a longer pattern – that’s what was missing for me on the short pattern.
 
I used it my final two games of the PBA50 Tour Fort Wayne Classic on the PBA50 Chameleon pattern that had broken down into a fairly wet/dry condition that was providing me lots of 9-counts with about everything I tried from an inside angle.
 
With the PITCH BLACK, I could hit the pocket virtually every shot moving back to playing straight up around 10-board and finished with a pair of games in the 230s, which was as high as I got that tournament.
 
With the basic Capacitor core in the PITCH BLACK I don’t think an exotic drilling will matter much. I have mine with the pin over the ring finger and the CG kicked a tad more right, and I get just a touch of flare. 
 
(I am not providing numbers on my drillings because I just don’t know what to use for my PAP numbers. For years, I used old numbers that I know weren’t accurate and my re-measured numbers came on one of my experimental grips that I gave up on as I returned to my long-time grip. I plan to get re-measured when I get a chance.)
 
The PITCH BLACK works so well in its box finish that I have no desire to alter the 1,000 grit box finish coverstock. I also think shined up it would become too touchy in oil for me. I have seen no evidence of lane shine so far – and I have been using my PITCH BLACK for spares since I got it.
 
Other than those favored urethanes of long ago, I don’t know what to compare the PITCH BLACK to. It’s certainly much stronger than the SUPER NATURAL or NATURAL.
 
I’d recommend it for anyone who struggles with wet/dry conditions and is looking for some control and also for those who compete on short patterns. I’m sure it also would be good playing “defense” on a truly brutal pattern where keeping the ball in play and avoiding designer splits is important.
 
The only caution I would provide is that for me I needed dry boards to provide a good reaction – the couple of times I tried it on a fresh non-house shot with no defined dry area I had trouble finding a consistent reaction.
 

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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2014, 02:47:59 PM »
When you need Urethane the Pitch Black has it covered. For a while I felt like there was a hole in my bag, urethane options that weren't so skid snappy were not easy to find for Storm. Well they gave us all a answer for that. This ball rolls early and strong like the Urethane of the older days however they also found a way to make it hit like a truck. My corner pin leave percentage is much less with this ball than any other urethane I have thrown.  Plus did I say it looks awesome? Solid black and neon green logos... Whats not to love lol?

If you are looking into the Urethane market this is a winner for sure!



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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2014, 09:16:00 PM »
Storm Pitch Black

Layout: 70 X 4 1/8 X 65
Box Finish

Bowler Info:
325 Rev Rate
Speed: 16 - 17 MPH

The Pitch Black uses an enhanced urethane coverstock that allows it to be used on medium or lighter oil lane conditions.  The Capacitor core allows it to still have a good bit of entry angle when used on the right lane conditions, which can sometimes be difficult for urethane bowling balls to achieve.  The Pitch Black, with the dull finish, can be used to go down-and-in on fresh medium oil.  Lower rev players can use it on dry conditions.  And it is a killer to use on Cheetah, or other short oil patterns.

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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2014, 02:18:58 PM »
The new storm pitch black bowling is a definite home run piece for me on shorter patterns like cheetah and wolf. I stacked mine with a 3x3 layout and is a great bail out ball for trickier conditions when you're trying to not give the pocket away. The pitch black is a lot closer movement to an original urethane ball from the 80s, as opposed to any of the natural series, which were still really good by the way... This is a must have for every tournament bowlers arsenal especially whenever resin is a hair to strong, and you're looking for the more traditional urethane smoother motion down lane.

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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2014, 05:05:34 PM »
I set up this Pitch Black with a 30x5x70 layout. Ball really does what I need it to do on some super burn or some short sports patterns leagues. What I really like about this ball is how it rolls where you need it to and still finishes down lane. It starts that roll early in the mid so that it doesn't overpower itself at the end. The out of box surface was just right on this ball, I didn't feel like it needed any extra help from some surface or less surface to push further down. This is the one ball I'll always be able to get to the right with and really trust the ball.

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Re: Pitch Black Solid Urethane
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2014, 12:17:31 AM »
COVERSTOCK: CONTROLLâ„¢ SOLID URETHANE
WEIGHT BLOCK: CAPACITORâ„¢ CORE
FACTORY FINISH: 1000-GRIT PAD
BALL COLOR: PITCH BLACK
DUROMETER: 74-76 REX D-SCALE
FLARE POTENTIAL: 2” (MEDIUM-LOW)
FRAGRANCE: N/A
WEIGHTS: 12-16 LBS.
SKU: TUB

My layout: 3 x 5 x 2
My PAP: 4 1/2 over 1 1/4 up

The Pitch Black is a solid urethane ball from Storm. This is definitely not a ball for everyone in my opinion. The fact that I throw the ball fairly straight makes any urethane ball almost useless for me. There honestly aren't very many conditions, which I run into in the course of the year where I say to myself I wish I had urethane. I bowl a lot more than the average person does also. I would say there would be a high probability if I actually ran into a condition where I needed urethane, the ball probably wouldn't be in my car anyway. In short I believe bowlers that throw it straight should spend their money on a good resin ball instead. I just couldn't hook the ball enough to put this ball in my tournament bag.

Keep in mind that I am just one guy who doesn’t really have a big need for urethane. The ball has created a lot of buzz since it first came out. The touring pro guys actually did pretty well with the ball on shorter patterns. Another bowler even bowled a 900 series with the ball. If you search the storm website there is even a video of his last few shots. High rev rate guys that still use urethane once in a while would probably really like this ball. The Pitch Black might even work well for bowlers who still bowl on wood.

In conclusion I didn't like the Pitch Black because I couldn't hook it enough. Please keep in mind that doesn't mean the Pitch Black is bad, it just means this ball isn't for everyone. If you thinking about buying a Pitch Black, do some research, and I am sure you will someone that liked the ball a lot more than me.