Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
RightyLefty
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PYROâ„¢ Technical Specifications
Coverstock Reactorâ„¢ Pearl Particle
Weight Block Twin-Vâ„¢
Ball Color Maroon/Sapphire
Ball Finish 1500-grit Polish
Radius of Gyration 2.54 (Med)
Differential .049 (Med-High)
Durometer 74 - 76 Rex D-scale
Flare Potential 5" (Med-High)
Fragrance Grape
Weights 10 - 16 lbs.
SKU# TPO
Post by: jablosa on March 27, 2006, 01:58:41 PM
This ball is dynamite, I get a great midlane read, and is very consistent. Also, get any fingers in it, and when it makes the turn, watch out, it doesn't stop. Go get one now.....you won't be sorry....
Post by: romchip on March 28, 2006, 12:47:35 PM
MB - PAP 4"
Pin - Midplane 3"
I drilled this the same as my Paradigm and FiredUp thinking that I'd be able to use it on flatter patterns where pearl reactives are too quick to see the friction. The Paradigm and FiredUp are a great complement to each other, as the FiredUp is a few feet longer and slightly more angular the the P-digm. The Pyro for me is similar through the front to the FiredUp, while being very smooth and predictable off the point where the FiredUp can be a bit bouncy if thrown on wet-dry. I don't see the huge backend that everyone else has reported... maybe it's because I don't bowl much on the super-fresh strip. It definitely creates angle but it is far from uncontrollable. This ball shows excellent continuation, which is something that Storm had been lacking in recent years but now seems to have re-found.
Comparing it to the FiredUp, I'd say it finds friction a foot or three sooner on the lane and still gives you plenty of direction change. Maybe a board or two less hook but much more forgiving on wet-dry.
Comparing it to other pearl particles of late, I'd say that it's a bit cleaner than the Ace... similar to the Ragin Banshee up front, but outhooks both on the big end by a few boards.
Definitely a keeper if you like pearl particle covers. This one has backend and hit nearly as crisp as a pearl reactive but has the smoothness at direction change that you expect from a lightly loaded particle.
I'll post the pictoral layout and review on my website as soon as I get a chance to D/L the pics from my camera.
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Post by: joe cerar on April 07, 2006, 11:35:07 PM
thank you
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Post by: Wallshot on April 08, 2006, 02:10:23 AM
This ball goes very long, is very smooth and then, much like the Hammer Doom, makes a hockey stick trajectory into the pocket. However, it does not overreact like the Doom when conditions break down. It has good continuation and hitting power. For a low load particle I couldn't believe the snap in the backend! It reacted more like a pearl reactive with just enough added control to make it more predictable during transition. The length this ball gets is unbelievable. The first time I threw it I thought: "well, there's a washout" only to watch it come back at about 50 feet flush into the 1-3 pocket.
The ball looks almost exactly like the original X-Factor in its coloration.
This is my first experience with the Fire line of balls from Storm and I'm quite
Post by: Los300 on April 10, 2006, 09:28:12 PM
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Post by: cjpotter on April 21, 2006, 09:02:45 PM
Post by: Bronzewickbowla on May 06, 2006, 12:13:21 AM
drilled cg in palm and pin in between fingers
this ball rolls super hard in the midlane and has a super continuos backend roll.....amazing ball for med conditions
Post by: Jimmy Degazz on May 23, 2006, 12:32:56 AM
The ball is drilled stacked leverage with a balance hole on my PAP. It plays nicely up the 5 board with a lot of snap at the back end. First game out of the box was a 190, a little more realistic to believe than a 300 I saw from another review. Works well through the heads and reads mid-lane area and then the ball just makes it's hard turn into the pocket. 2nd game was a 184.
The 3rd game I decided to crank the ball a bit and play inside from 15 out to 5. I found that the ball really shined once the outside area dried up. The ball once again surprised me by it's ability to store up energy and the hard, hard turn once it hit the back-end. This ball hooks more than advertised, get one drilled STACKED. BTW, last score was a 199 for a 190 184 199 583 series. I can't wait till I've had it a little longer and get used to it to give a second review.
Post by: Bluff on May 23, 2006, 06:57:43 PM
Not a med / Heavy ball for me more like a med / light condition ball for me.
Over all I give this ball a 9 out of 10. I can use this after the vertigo start loosing its carry.
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Post by: donnydeutch on June 22, 2006, 02:21:36 PM
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I had it drilled by Mike Dugan at Brunswick ZOne River Grove in Illinois.
it is a very good ball. its really strong off of the dry so i cant use it on the driest of lane conditions. its a really good ball for house shots.
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Post by: backswing_aplenty on August 28, 2006, 08:47:46 PM
Weight = 16lbs
Pin = 3 1/2" inch Pin
Top Weight = 3oz before drill
Layout = Pin under Bridge, cg at 75 degrees, 5 x 4 1/2
Weighthole = 3/4" on PAP
Surface Finish - 1) OOB 2) 2000 abralon 3) 1200 abralon w/Storm Reactashine (mmm...banana)
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Stats
Right
19-20mph of hand
425 rpm
PAP - 5 > 1/2 ^
Axis Rotation - 10*-60* degrees
Axis Tilt - 0*-15* degrees axis tilt
I ordered this ball in order to take to Nationals. From my last experience and talking to those who have been a pin down, particle pearl was the way to go. I had seen the Fired Up and Diablo in action and saw promise in the Reactor and new Twin-V core. The ball ended up being stronger than advertised.
Overview -
This ball is meant for mediums, both heavy and light, but can handle a little more oil than medium-heavy. There is no such thing as throwing this ball through the breakpont. The light particle load allows for a firm change of direction, bordering on flippy even with the rolly drilling. As I have seen with the Reactor coverstock fresh the move can be quite angular on fresh backends , but as the mids start to go the ball smoothes out nicely. With the OOB surface the move was almost too much. It forced me to cover too many boards on the fresh but as the carrydown surfaced the Pyro comes alive. This ball will be able to be used deep into tournaments as carrydown is hardly a problem.
At 2000 grit abralon the ball really came to life. I was at least 5 left with my feet but the ball became the essence of smooth. This drill with the slightly rough surface equaled incredible results on shorter patterns and messy broken down conditions.
Hook -
A 5" pin above or below fingers is my favorite drilling. It normally fends off the early hook I see sometimes and allows for a sharp controlled move. This drilling on the Pyro creates a fantastic control ball for me, even with the strong move. I don't feel that the ball will overreact with an errant release or speed malfunction. The backend is smooth and continuous with the pin under bridge. I suspect a pin over drilling will get me a ball that will go coast to coast with ease. Again, it is hard to throw this ball through the breakpoint. This is a lot of ball at a medium price point.
Length -
The OOB surface gives easy length and the core revs up nicly in the midlane prepping for a good change of direction. At 2000 abralon it picked up about 2 feet earlier and smoothed out the hook.
Control/Readability -
Even with the big backend potenial, the light particle deems this a control ball for me. Others have said this ball is too much, but with this drill and surface combo I've found something special.
Patterns played
Regional 3 38' crown
This pattern gives you a fake shot on the gutter, and a more manageable shot up the track. This ball is not as violent on the fresh as many pearls are on this pattern. It allowed me to think I had a shot outside of 5 as lower pin drills work well out there. It gave a good read to start the pattern and a great read in the later games as carrydown arose and we had to move in past 3rd arrom. I was able to keep the speed up, stay a little outside of everyone and still push through the messy backends.
Regional 5 44'
This pattern calls for inside anlges and this drill just doesn't pick up a roll soon enough as a pin abopve bridge drilling will. A pin up Pyro will work wonders as it will have enough on the back and just enough midlane to give you a look on the fresh. The ball will work on heavier patterns with the right surface but this was the wrong drill.
Nationals 38'
The ball was still in OOB condition when I went to Nationals. It was this tournament I drille dthe ball for and was dissapointed because it turned out to be the exact wrong ball. It was waaay too much of a move on the backend on the fresh playing out side, and forced me too deep to play inside with the lower pin drill. My Trifecta and Agent were better siuted to outside and inside respectivly.
Compared to Other Balls in my Arsenal
Agent - Pin over bridge, cg @ 70 degrees, no hole.
The Agent is my go to ball and the Pyro gives me a great option above it if I see a little too much oil for the Agent. The Pyro allows me to square up to a pattern better than the Agent as well.
Trifecta - Same drill, bigger hole on PAP, 600 grit abralon
The Trifecta is my soup ball as it will make the corner on anything, as well as a ball for outside shots, and over/under conditions. The Pyro is an easy ball change when the Trifecta starts picking up too early or flattening out in back.
Hot Rod Hybrid - Stacked drill, OOB
Hybrid gets 3 extra feet but stronger and smoother break. The Hybrid is my house shot ball, something that will hold when tugged and hook when leaked right so I can maximize my scoring there. The Pyro can handle much more oil, but I find myself using these balls on similar patterns. Shorte patterns where the breakpoint is out side of 5, and when I have to play straight. These balls will not let me cover too many boards from too deep as the stronger drillings will cause the ball to die if too much lane is covered.
Overall Impressions and Final Thoughts -
This ball was a beast OOB. Those will less hand or more speed will appreciate the strong change of direction. This can also be a ball for those that only have a few in their arsenal, it can cover many different oil volumes with surface tweaks. With my drill though the ball has taken the spot of first ball on tougher shots, esp. sport shots. It allows for a strong move from a controlled drilling.
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Post by: Platinum Bowler on September 27, 2006, 02:40:15 AM
I am bowling my first PBA Regional in a few weeks in the West Region Member/Non-Member Doubles, and it is on E Pattern. I am already getting the Pyro ready for this pattern, because I know it will be the ball for it most of the time.
Overall, I like my Pyro, but for me, as I said, it is really a condition-specific ball. So it doesn't see too much play, but I know when it comes to needing it, it is there for me.
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Post by: BOWL119 on October 02, 2006, 10:34:48 PM
I wanted something under my Strike Zone since it was too strong on medium lanes. The PYRO was one of his suggestions for medium lanes. He also suggested the FIREDUP, but I went with the PYRO. I was really surprised as to how this ball reacts on not only medium lanes, but lanes that lean towards dry. Ball goes long and snaps into the pocket. I stand 22, throw 10, skid to 5 and backend is unreal. Actually had to speed up a little to keep the ball in the 1-3 pocket. Great ball for medium lanes, actually great ball all around. Would buy this ball again
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STRIKE ZONE & PYRO. STAND 22 AND THROW 10 OUT TO 5 AND SMASH THE POCKET. AT LEAST THAT IS THE PLAN OF THE NIGHT...
Post by: Stormbwlr2006 on November 08, 2006, 03:21:22 PM
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Post by: CHawk15 on March 26, 2007, 02:47:48 AM
Topweight - around 3 oz.
Layout - Pin under ring finger, CG kicked out slightly with an x-hole about 3 inches from center of grip.
Surface - 1000-grit abralon with Moon Shine Polish
Ball Reaction - Good midlane read with a controlled arc on the backend
Comments:
I didn't like this ball at first, but that was mainly due to the fact that the oval thumb slug inadvertently got rotated when it was cut, so it wouldn't come off of my hand correctly. When I got that fixed, I liked it alot better (amazing how an opinion of a ball can change when it comes off the hand correctly). I found that the surface finish made the ball go a little too long for what I wanted from this ball, so I had the surface altered a little bit to compensate.
The result was pretty much what I was looking for which was a control ball when there's some head oil, but the backends are flying. The thing that surprised me a little bit is that this ball also does very well on some "not so nice" surfaces. I think it's because it burns a little more energy in the midlane with more a controlled backend move. I've mainly used this ball 2 houses one with a very old and worn out surface and another where the backends are flying off the chart. This ball has fits the bill very well at both places. Early friction and trying to swing the ball too much is usually trouble for this ball, which is not surprising considering how it's drilled. A very good control ball for flying backends and worn surfaces, and another winner from Storm in my book.
Post by: n00dlejester on April 13, 2007, 03:41:01 AM
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Now down to business. The ball comes 1500 polished OOB condition. After a week of practicing with it I decided I wasn't a fan, it was way too jumpy off the breakpoint for my tastes. So I took a 2000 Abralon pad to it, which I read on here would help smooth it out, and smooth is an understatement. The ball went from a hard arc to this smooth rolly-esque arc that just destroys all in its path. I have bowled on quite a few conditions with my Pyro...let's try to break it down:
Drenched to Medium-Drenched: Pyro cannot handle it very well. I slowed it down and played straight up 5 on a drenched and long THS...did nothing. It hit the pocket like a marshmallow and left ringing tens like it was this ball's day job. I will stick to my Passion for such occasions.
Medium: The Pyro shines on a medium THS...even a bit medium-heavy. Overall the reaction is anywhere from the same to 5 boards weaker than my Passion, depending on shot. Usually I'm standing 2-3 boards more right though on a medium shot. The ball has insane recovery too. Throw it a squeak in or outside, it'll hold or come roaring back, with energy to spare.
Drier stuffs: The cool thing about the Pyro is I can stand an arrow left of center and swing it out and pretend to be a cranker on a drier shot. But I did come across a pair of lanes so dry it was hooking at my toes; Pyro bad there.
The Chameleon Pattern: I bowled on this regional PBA qualifier a while back with the Pyro. I bowled quite horrendously, but the Pyro did its job the one game I did bowl with it...my high game of the set actually.
All in the all the Pyro is one versatile ball. Any condition with the word "medium" in it you're a go with the Pyro. Anything with more or less oil you might need new gear...but for most THS's, this ball is gold. Unfortunately it is a bit sensitive to speed, at least for me it is. The hit and carry power of the Pyro is pretty solid...it flings ten pins into orbit; a light hit will send messengers going everywhere; a high flush hit will trip the 4 pin sometimes, but not always. But Storm has a winner in this pearl particle beast of a ball. Very versatile, very forgiving, and very powerful. And it smells like grapes. Sweet.
Post by: kudat222 on April 14, 2007, 10:20:04 AM
Drilling: Stacked leverage, pin to the right of ring finger, with pin 3-3/8 to PAP.
Pattern: 38" almost flat. High Volume.
Although it is only 38, believe me its difficult especially for a high track player like me.
Smooth mid lane read. Able to carry the pin 10 ( because I have to bring down my ball speed). Just won a few BUCKS with. ( Face it, its hard to bowl, if it is not for the money.)
Just starting to use it. Will update after 50 games or so with it.
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Post by: Aloarjr810 on April 30, 2007, 12:59:49 AM
BALL SPEC"S
Pin Length-3.5"
Starting Top Weight-2.96oz
Ball Weight-16lbs
COVERSTOCK
Reactor Pearl Particle
DRILL PATTERN
Similar to Layout #3 on Advanced Drill Sheet
Pin to PAP 3 3/8"
CG located 1 1/2" from the grip centerline on the midplane line.
No marked MB location, but would be in the thumb if you measure the location.
Weight hole is 5/8" dia., 2" Deep. located just left of the PAP.
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BOWLER STYLE
RH, Medium Rev's, High Track, speed 17-18 mph approx. 15 mph at pins.
PAP is 5 7/8' x 5/8"up using standard grip layout
SURFACE PREP.
O.O.B. 1500 grit Polished
LANE CONDITION
Brunswick Pro Anvil lanes
Pattern (Fresh) buffed to 41" Maybe just little flatter than THS.
Mendes Synthetics
Afternoon open bowling
BALL REACTION
Was very clean through the heads and had a smooth breakpoint. Good continuation through the pins. Could use just a little surface tweak for the fresh pattern and on carrydown.
If you pulled the ball, it would hold the line real well. If you leaked it out, it could come back if you have the turn on it.
COMMENTS
Not a heavy oil ball, better for mediums and dryer patterns, This was similar to my Columbia Dr.Jekyll.
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Post by: rockerbowler18 on March 07, 2008, 12:41:20 PM
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For a game based on the principles of science and math, bowling sure does have a bad habit of being illogical.