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Coverstock: R2Sâ„¢ Solid Reactive
Weight Block: Twin Vâ„¢
Ball Color: Purple/Sapphire Blue All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
Ball Finish: 1500-Grit Polished
RG Differential: 0.055 (Med-High Flare) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
RG Average: 2.53 (Med-Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
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I threw the Rapid Fire on 1/29/08 for the first time and in the three game debut I shot 300 the last game for 814. Rolled pretty good and had a lot of questions on the ball through out the night. I drilled it pin below the bridge which is 5 from my pap with cg 4 inches from the pap (no extra hole).
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Ok. I said I would get back to you on this new Rapid fire so here goes.
I was really excited about this piece combined with this layout because my new T-Road Pearl (with flare hole) has just been taking off too early for playing a more direct line. After only a few days I am here to report my initial observations on how it has been working for me.
Details on new ball:
Rapid Fire: Drilled. 15lbs. Pin under fingers between middle and ring finger, CG above thumb no flare hole
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Practice on Sunday ¡V Lane Man Laid League shot down for me- 37 ft inverted pattern (Dry in the middle oil on the outside). Characteristics..Stay in the track area. Need to watch your speed and revs. The ball will definitely check up early if you get into it good. Can't tug it or it will go brooklyn, Can't move too far left because you will be swinging over the dry middle part of the lane.
Found out Sunday what I should have really been doing on my Friday night league. Flattend wrist quite a bit (about 20 degress perpindicular to forearm down from about 70 degrees), played 14-10-5 instead of 20-15-7, stayed behind the ball more instead of side roll, squared shoulders. This allowed me to get ball speeds up from 16-17 to 18-19. Brought my target on the lane closer near the arrows. What happened next was amazing! I was getting out of the ball much more smoothly and consistently. The rapid fire cleared the front part of the lane beautifully right through the target line, you could see it turning its engine and gripping in the midlane just past the arrows and at around 37-40 feet it would make a nice predictable and heavy move to the pocket-more sideways moving than angular for me. Not as angular as I anticipated. If I were to rate it on a scale of 1-10 (10 being highly angular) I would probably have to give it a 7-7.5 with this particular layout. That's ok, becuase that's what I was looking for here. Something that was going to burn off a small fraction of energy, but not grip, in the midlane so I wouldn¡¦t have that slingshot reaction on the back. That slingshot reaction has been causing me tons of problems during my slump. However, I was worried that the descreased angle and loss of energy would affect my carry, sort of a catch 22 situation. After I strung a turkey or hambone together I started getting really comfortable with my wrist position which was good because I haven't bowled with a flattened wrist in a while (just like riding a bike you know). When I threw the ball I could read the path it was going to take to the pocket, I could point to the spot on the lane where the ball started revving, then I could point to the spot where it was going to make its move left, no suprises. The ball never grabbed early, if anything I did experience it sliding a touch farther on a couple shots coming into the pocket a little light, but that¡¦s ok, was a rare occasion and I always favor a light mixer over a through the noser. Once my ball hit the break I can only explain it as smooth sideways tranistion and a bit milder than a T-Road Pearl (with the same layout) , however it appeared to be a more forgiving on non flush shots. Let me say this, I've been bowling for 24 years and don't think I have ever owned a ball that carried this well playing this line. It hit very heavy. With my Rapid Fire, light hits would scramble the pins all around, half pocket hits would take out ten pins, 7-10 splits, 5 pins you name it. I was throwing wood even. Heck, I was throwing pins everywhere. Again, half pockets hits no problem, light hits, no problem, barely touching the head pin, no problem. Even got a couple of those half pocket hits where the deck would just split in half like the parting of the red sea. Flush hits would keep pins low and nothing stood a chance. For 4 games I think I left a total of 2- ten pins and 1- 9 pin. I don't think I have ever seen a ball carry like this playing this line into the pocket. The thing I really like about playing this line with this ball and layout is not only do I have much more accuracy and consistent speed, than trying to swing the lane, but I have the carry to go along with it. This tells me that the ball is revving up nicely in the midlane and has still has a ton of energy in it's roll through the pocket (the part we don't see). I'm not sure you can say you have a lot of room out there when you are not swinging it, but playing it the way I did all I needed to do was touch the head pin to carry as opposed to having to dial it in flush. Anyway, not that it matters (198,251,279,267)..Believe me that's all carry right there ƒº Oh, and as a side note, I haven't shot over 660 during my 8 week slump.
Comparisons
Comparing My T-Road Pearl's to my Rapid Fire¡K
Playing around 14-10-5 wrist around 30 degress perp to forearm. 18-19mph
T-Road Pearl #1..Drilled (same as rapid fire)
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My original T-Road Pearl with this layout combo was my favorite storm ball of all time. It went about 2 feet longer then my rapid fire had an angular breakpoint shape of about 8-8.5 (on a scale of 1-10) as opposed to the (7-7.5) for the rapid and brought a lot of energy to the pocket. Comparable in overall hook potential, however I would say the T-Road pearl got about 1-2 boards more when the back ends were clean. However, carry down caused my pin carry to go down dramatically and the ball would squirt more. The big difference here is that my rapid fire can be used just as effectively on the fresh as my original T-Road pearl and can be used when there is some transitional carry down. The carry I have experienced thus far is superior to the T-Road Pearl. It's just plain out more versatile for me playing this line
Playing around 14-10-5 wrist around 30 degress perp to forearm. 18-19mph
T-Road Pearl #2..Drilled. Pin above ring finer CG kicked out to the right with a flare increasing hole to the right.
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My current T-Road pearl with this layout combo is my least favorite storm ball of all time. It starts up about 2 feet sooner then my rapid fire, has an angular breakpoint shape of about 9 (on scale of 1-10) and just hooks like crazy, most of the times too much. Carry down doesn't affect it too much because it starts going earlier in the midlane, but the problems arise from the dry boards in the midlane, this things just takes off when it hits them. I am getting about 4-5 more boards hook with this T-Road Pearl layout over my rapid fire. This T-Road pearl is not an option for me on this line.
Playing around 14-10-5 wrist around 30 degress perp to forearm. 18-19mph
Special Agent ..Drilled. Pin above ring finer small flare hole above finger to the right
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Keep in mind I have about 50 games on my Special. To be honest I get pretty similar length with my current Special and my Rapid fire. The biggest difference I'm noticing is my breakpoint shape and total over all hook. Oddly enough, with this layout and light polish I would give the special a breakpoint shape of 8 as opposed to the (7-7.5) of the Rapid with overall hook of the Special being about 2-3 more boards total on this condition. The numbers may not say it but a lightly polished Special with a little flare hole above and to the right of fingers give it some good length and angularity. I'm thinking that the Special will be the Perfect; I mean perfect solution to switch to when my Rapid is just struggling to give me enough energy and angle to carry. I am really excited about seeing if my hypothesis is correct.
My conclusion¡KIf you are looking for piece to put a low flare drilling on for playing a straight up shot that will give you enough midlane revs, without grabbing too early, a predictable break with a heavy semi angular transition into the pocket, and here's the thing, with a carry percentage you wouldn't think possible then this is the ball for you. Just envision Norm Duke playing straight up with the spit fire and having a much higher carry percentage on those hits that aren't exactly high flush! I am really excited about bringing this to some of the tougher conditions on the American Masters Bowling Tour and some tournaments so I can play straighter up on the flatter patterns. With this ball and layout I can get it through the flatter fronts without biting early and I can go straighter with, here's the thing that is exciting, more consistency and pin carry
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Driiled it up Friday 2/15. Pin under ring finger, 4 1/2 from PAP, cg 3" from PAP, X-tra hole below PAP. Used it on 41" THS with fresh backends and a slight OB right of 7 and a modified sport shot so far. All I can say is this is much stronger off the spot than I expected. Once it makes it's move, you better not be inside your target, 'cause it ain't gonna lay off. Reads the mids very well. On THS was able to play anywhere from 30 at arrows to 10 breakpoint or right up the OB with some hand position changes. Ball was much better than I expected on the sport shot. Backends were tight and this ball did not seem to care. Not my first choice out of the bag yet, due to extreme back end reaction, which will probably calm down a bit over time (they all do!), but will be my go to piece on carry down. Carry is PHENOMENAL! I may play with the surface a bit to see what she does. Will update when I do.
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If you blame the lane conditions for your bad scores, then you had better thank them for your good ones!!
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got a few games on this now and i must say it is quickly becoming my go to ball its a combination of two of storms best balls the special agent cover and the fire up weightblock. ball clears the heads with ease and has a surprising amount of punch on the back end couple times i missed out and the ball just rolled right back to the pocket, hits and drives the pins off the deck good a few more 9 pins due to the hard drive but hey better than a 10 pin
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This Rapid Fire is very angular but I don't seem to have a problem getting the 10 out
Like other balls that were angular balls before the Rapid Fire.
The Rapid Fire roll clean through the heads and have an extremely heavy roll
WOW. continuous back end recovery
If you liked the Fired Up and or the Special Agent
I would strongly recommend this ball
Pin carry was *very* impressive,
The Rapid Fire Ripped Racks, Tripped 4's and Slapped 10's.
Also sent Messengers
This ball is extremely versatile ,
Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
My Drilling was drilled using .
DUAL ANGLE LAYOUT
I drill My Ball 45 degree
Drilling angles of 30°, 50° and 70° provide drillings that roll up between the earliest rolling 10° drilling and the latest rolling 90° drilling.
PAP 5 inches Across I/8 up,
Pin below ring finger
Member of Buddies Pro Shop
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RAPID FIRE...
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This ball is extremely strong. Good length with incredible traxtion on the backend. Great complement on the Spit Fire and/or Fired up. Good 2 ball arsenal. Need at least Medium Oil and could definatly handle heavy oil.
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John Patrick
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Just bought this ball yesterday and threw it last night and tonight during leagues and I am ready to give a full review on this ball. Storm has a great winner I think with this ball. I drilled 3 and 3/8 by 3 and 3/8 for a stack label drilling. I was needing something to start up in the mid-lane early and keep on going well this did it. I like how this ball hits. It hits very hard when it hits the pocket. I had a 716 tonight with it and was very proud with it. I am bowling the US Open next week and i will be seeing what this ball can do on a hard pattern and I will give a review next week on it. Storm did a fantastic job on this ball again and I am proud to be throwing a company that is fitting balls to all the bowlers needs. I have been selling a ton of Cell's and Jolt Particles in the pro shop right now and I think this will be another hit.
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this is a update have close to 200 games on my rapid fire now the ball hasn't lost a bit of movement. ball works on any condition dry it clears the heads and has a nice move to the pocket, med. nice smooth roll to the pockets, slick or carrydown bump my feet right and play it up the boards. having drilled way to many balls for myself this season trying to layouts and brands i went with what fits my game the best. this is in my opinion the smoothest and most predictable ball I've ever thrown and I've tried alot. this ball will find a spot in anyones arsenal crankers, strokers, tweaner everyone
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I know i already drilled one up but i had to drill another one up. This time I drilled it with the pin below my fingers in the middle of span and kicked the cg out. I tell you wow. I love this ball it gets down a little bit and then in the backend it just kills the rack when I throw it. If you have not picked one of these balls up yet you need to. I think this ball will be the first pick out of a lot of peoples bags if they are looking for a go to ball.
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rev rate: 400+ rpm
PAP: 4 7/8 over 7/16 up
I drilled my first rapid fire with the pin 5 1/2 from my PAP at 50 deg with the weight hole through the cg 5 1/2 over. This ball is simply amazing. This layout combined with this core and cover combination allowed my ball to get down the lane without spending nearly any energy and when it got to the breakpoint it was like someone kicked the ball at the pins. The twin V core from the fired up allowed my ball to start getting into a strong roll while the polished R2S cover got my ball to have a strong change of direction without skidding too far down the lane. This core and cover combo is amazing, the ball gets such a good read without burning up any energy and never did my ball miss the breakpoint.
The second rapid fire i drilled also with the pin 5 1/2 from my PAP at 50 deg but this one i placed the pin under my middle finger and put my weight hole 2" down from my PAP and an 1 1/2 past my VAL then i brought the cover down to 4000 abralon. This ball got into a much quicker roll than the first one and was much more arching. By bringing the surface down i was able to get a read off the ball that was much more predictable and more even down the lane while the flare increasing weight hole allowed my ball to still make a strong change of direction to the pocket. When polished back to the box finish the ball had a little more skid but was still much more arching than the first Rapid fire.
With both balls carry percentage was phenominal as almost no 10 pins stood up and if they did there was a messenger searching for it. The R2S cover gave both of these balls a great read without sacrificing power or predictability.
This ball if a definate winner from Storm.
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Like this ball since i have in february make 2 300 games with inside 3 weeks with . Ball just work smooth in arc and hit hard into the pocket storm make great job with this ball . Now i will wait for pearlized version of the Rapid Fire who will be release late thi summer !!!!
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Storm Rapid Fire
With the muscular Twin V core (from the Fired Up, Diablo, Pyro) wrapped in a solid R2S Cover (from the Special Agent), I was expecting a strong piece. I sure got that in the Rapid Fire.
My Specs
I’m a RH cranker. 450+ RPM. PAP is 4½ across and 3/4 up. Ball speed is medium high at 18 mph.
LAYOUT
The ball in question had 3.3oz Top Weight and a 3½" pin. My Rapid Fire is laid out in a long, control drilling. Pin was laid out 5 5/8" from the PAP with a 2¼ Pin to PAL Buffer, MB 4½" from the PAP. PBA fans will see Ryan Shafer and Chris Barnes often throw similar layouts when using strong balls. A photo is attached.
Precision layout and drilling were carried out at Bowler’s Edge in Canberra, Australia. www.bowlersedge.com.au.
COVER
The cover stock is factory polished R2S Solid. It’s got some serious energy retention and release. This gets the ball through the heads easily and (as always) R2S reads the midlane with firm control. Previous R2S releases have responded well to cover adjustments, so I would expect the Rapid Fire to behave similarly. The colour is Purple and Sapphire Blue. The grape scent is much milder than the Pyro which it was last used in.
REACTION
I've bowled this piece twice now on Brunswick Anvilane with a fairly easy 43ft tournament pattern. Here's how it went.
This ball is very clean through the heads, makes a positive midlane read, and then a big move left. I’ve punched it out for tournament conditions, but it made the 43 ft pattern look pretty short from a variety of angles. I had to trust the Rapid Fire from angles that nothing else would recover from. When I did trust it, it repaid me with amazing recovery. There were quite a few “Did that really get back from there..?†moments.
When the pattern broke down and other balls became too touchy, the Rapid Fire allowed me to move in to the big oil, hook the ball more and really open up the lane. I'm learning to tame it and am thinking another with a weaker layout would be a nice pair.
CARRY
The Rapid Fire’s pin carry is WOW. The ball blew some big racks and some atomic messengers. It’s got that noisy R2S “Ker-runch!†in the pocket. When recovering from the big angles this ball generates, I was expecting a lot more 10 pins than I got. I played with different angles and it carried well from all over the lane. >From outside 5 to inside 20, it still got the corners out convincingly at Tuggeranong, a house notorious for standing them up, even when skating what I considered to be too far.
SUMMARY
The Rapid Fire is solid muscle. This ball will clear the front of the lanes easily with a bunch of pop in the backend for great pin action. The R2S cover can be readily tweaked with sanding or polish for fine tuning. And while I wouldn’t recommend it for use on dry lanes, it’s great ball for anyone looking for some extra boards of hook.
Jason Doust
Storm/Vise Australia
Amateur Staff
www.bowlersedge.com.au
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Drilled label leverage. Got this ball for the medium PBA and medium sport patterns. I am very pleased. Left surface in box finish and it glides easily through head oil to the mid-lane. Reacts consistently on the dry boards down lane as one would expected with a solid reactive cover.
The overall reaction resembles my Storm Super Sport Pearl, except stronger.
May have found a new bench mark ball.
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Tyler Selden
"...I am NOT a merry man!" - Worf
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Drilled: 5" pin to pap, just above fingers, 7/8 hole 2 1/2" deep on axis.
cover is slightly polished.
First tested this ball on a fresh house pattern. The rapid fire displayed all the characteristics that I like about storm equipment on a THS. The ball was clean through the front and mid part of the lane, but also had a strong continuous motion on the backend. The backend motion was not overly sharp compared to storm balls that I have used in the past, but very strong.
Good length with the continuous motion on the backend made reading and adjusting to the lane pattern very easy.
I also had a chance to use the RF solid on cheetah PBA experience pattern left over from the previous night. The lanes were pretty chopped up, but the ball was very controllable from the outside angles. Being so clean in the front and mid lanes allowed me to keep the speed at a comfortable pace.
For me this ball is definatley not a hook monster that covers alot of boards, it is a solid inexpensive ball that can be used and controlled from all parts of the lane and angles. I find this to be very important on most tournament and league conditions today.
I believe this ball incorporates the Twin V core previously used in the diablo and fired up. I had alot of success with this core in the past and I like what I see in this ball.
This is my first storm ball in a couple years, and I would like to thank local Storm staffer TJ Calara for setting me up with the ball and Rich Huzina at Strikez proshop for the advice.
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Its a pretty good ball. I like the length it has, with quite a bit of back end action on it. I would recommend it on on mid heavy to light oil conditions. I have left quite a few 10 pins with it, other than that its a great ball.
GMU Bowling!!
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The Rapid Fire is a pretty ball! However, don't let the looks fool you. The way the Rapid Fire mistreats the pin is criminal. A picture of this bowling ball should be in the post-office or should be on America Most Wanted! Storm has always produced good bowling balls but on a typical house shot Rapid Fire is the King. My layout is a 4x3, with this layout I can play the same line almost the entire night with slight adjustments. The ball comapnies produced balls that are stronger, but in a typical league I look for consistency.
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See stats for profile. Drilled one to try out.
Lay Out: 5" from PAP over my ring finger at a 60* angle. This would be a 60/5/40 dual-angle drilling. I have put a 7/8" weight hole on the axis to liven up the reaction in the midlane.
Surface: I have been leaving this at 1500 box Reacta Shine.
Purpose: To give myself a ball that could be used on patterns with medium volumes/medium distances. (I was looking for a WALL BALL for our league)
Initial Observations: I have tried this out on some house conditions and a US Open qualifier on a guardian-wood surface. This ball displays a lot of the "Stand Left, throw right" qualities which is what I was trying to achieve. On the US Open pattern, it was good for getting my target and feet separated. The surface in the center we bowled as is notorious for early burn. I was able to swing the ball more than usual and get it back.
Final thoughts: This ball gave me the indication that it could be "tweaked" by layout and cover prep. I have seen some of this by a few of the other players in our area who like Storm products and some of there layouts and the reaction potential of the ball.
Another good release from Storm and should be great for players looking to open up the lane after that first transition when the lanes get more wet/dry in league. This can be a good solution for players looking to open up there target and feet on tougher patterns once they transition.
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"Why don''t you call me sometime.....when you have no class" ~~Rodney Dangerfield to his college professor in Back to School ~~1986
Mike Craig-Columbus, OH
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I bowl for UCSB and use this ball regularly because it is so versatile for me in the 5x layout.
As long as you can adjust your line, you will never need to change balls with this one. By changing simple hand position and roll this ball can be used on lanes ranging from medium-light to medium-heavy oil patterns. Since most people don't bowl on patterns that are too oily or dead dry this ball is good for a league bowler to have in their bag. The core and cover stock give this ball a strong back end for those that can't put much hand into their ball.
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Lane Conditions: Medium oil
Typical Conditions: Good ball for both THS and sport conditions
Type of Lane: Combination Synthetics
What part of the lane did you play? Standing 4th arrow from left, playing out to 10 board on THS
Did the ball track out? Makes a strong motion to the pocket, does not roll out.
Weight of bowling ball: 16
Lefty/Righty: Lefty
Surface of bowling ball: OOB
Likes: Great length and snap to the pocket, AND THE SMELL IS AMAZING!!!
Dislikes: None
I bowl Collegiatly with the University of South Florida, and i have to say this bal is pretty special. This ball is drilled with the pin above my ring finger with the CG kicked out. This ball makes it through the heads better than any ball in my bag, and makes a strong turn to the pocket and hits with authority. I have used it with much success on both THS and Collegiate sport patterns, and would love to get another one and drill it differently to go with the one I have now. It is another great ball from Storm, and can’t wait for the new equipment to come out soon.
P.S This balls sent is AMAZING. I have had it for 6 months now and the grape sent is just a strong as the day i pulled it out of the box. It's a great sent to go along with a great ball.
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Lane Conditions: Medium THS, Heavy THS
Honestly i dont know my stats i have not had them done for me but i believe i am in between a tweener and a cranker.
My Observations:
All of the people that talk about the versatility of this ball are dead on i can move all over the lane and it carries from just about anywhere. The Rapid fire is drilled for length and reacts just as expected. It is not super sensitive in my opinion to hand positions or other small adjustments Small changes in speed, hand position, loft, or things like that change the balls motion just enough to be effective. we've all seen the balls where you bend your wrist and its all over the place but you un-cup it slightly and its like throwing a plastic ball. I also really liked the hit and carry this ball has. It really is amazing if this gets anywhere near the pocket 9 times out of 10 it'll strike. It holds its line very well, clears the head and makes a very strong move to the pocket and doesnt leave any question about who's in charge on the lanes. This was my very first storm ball and will not be the last.
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I'm sure there is something wrong with me. This ball seems like it has a lot of potential to be forgiving, but not if you throw it too straight. I used it today in states and yes, it blows up the pins and comes back hard on wide shots. But I have to be honest, if you throw a good shot consistantly, it will not make up for the slight inconsistency in your throw (brooklyn/headpin). I love my jolt, but it's old so I just ordered a street rod today in hopes to replace the jolt. I encourage anyone throwing top end storm equipment to try some of their mid range.
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Jolt
Jolt Pearl
Paradigm
Paradigm Domination
Rapid Fire
Track Rising
Track Silencer
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Drill Pattern: 5x4 (pin over bridge) with small flare increasing hole
Surface: 4000 abralon
Strengths: I have found the Rapid Fire Solid (RFS) to play better from inside angles, as it seems to come back from everywhere. This is especially true on later games on longer sport/pba patterns, when you need to move left and bounce it off the burn area on the lane. In addition, with my slower ball speed, I tend to have carry problems with other pieces, but not the RFS. This is by far the hardest hitting ball I have ever owned, and I have probably owned over 100 different bowling balls from many different companies. This ball clears the front of the lane very well, and i would describe its move to the pocket as a strong arc. The RFS does not get completely sidewards on the back end, but definitely can create some angle into the pocket. I have found it to be able to be used on most any length house/sport/pba pattern, except on anything extremely short or long. Takes some getting used to at first, but once you get comfortable with the reaction, it seems to become one of your benchmark pieces.
Weaknesses: The RFS tends to be difficult to use from outside angles, since it makes such a pronounced turn at the break point. I am not saying it is bad from outside, but I believe there are better choices out there.
Comparisons: The RFS is more ball than both my Gravity Shift (1500 Polish) and Spitfire (4000 abralon). The RFS is about the same in hook potential as my Secret Agent (4000 abralon) and Rapid Fire Pearl (1500 Polish), but the Secret is smoother and the Rapid Fire Pearl is more angular on the backend. The RFS is not as strong as my Special Agent (500 abralon) and Dimension (1000 abralon), as the RFS goes longer and makes a sharper turn than both.
Overall: 8.5/10 Great benchmark ball for those looking for length, recovery, and great carry on most any pattern you encounter. A must for any serious tournament bowler who wants a ball that is playable on most anything.
Thanks for reading.
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Dave Lughermo
Michigan State Bowling
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This is one of my favorite Storm Balls. It is fantastic for the dry conditions or the short patterns such as the PBA Cheetah. I bowled my first 300 with this ball. The ball is laid with 4" x 4", with a shiny surface. I usually start off with the a little more aggressive ball, and when the lanes start to break down. I switch to the Rapid Fire Pearl. Everyone should have this ball in their arsenal.
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Well Ive been searching the Storm lineup for a ball that will give great standup in the midlane and good continuation. Here is the layout
4" pin to pap
pin 1.5" above midline
axis hole an 1.5" inside the val
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I took the cover down to 2000 no polish and let me tell ya that this ball does exactly what I wanted. I can get out of it with minimal effort and it creates the friction soon enough without having to feel like I have to grab a handful to get that. It is a very smooth and continuous motion without too early of a read. Ive used on a variety of patterns from a house shot to some of the heavier Kegel patterns with great results. This is a ball that you can do alot with so dont count it out.
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Hi folks, this is more of a question than a review, so I hope you can help me out. I have a Shift that is cracked around the fingers and also in the lefty's track area (I'm a righty.) I used it last night for the heck of it since my Brunswick piece is dying a slow death. I shot 748 with the cracked Shift and had people looking on amazed. Now I need a similar piece from Storm, 1500 grit polish, so I'm thinking of this ball and the Gravity Shift. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated...thanks!
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Joe Paolucci Jr.
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very aggressive when met with the lighter lane conditions on heavier ball can go quite far down the lane. best on medium lane conditions so dry.
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Kevin Brophy William Paterson Bowling Team
Storm Sponsored
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This ball has a 2-2.5 inch pin. The pin is directly above the bridge. The cg is below the ring finger kicked about a half inch off the mid line. I have had this ball is little over a year and half now and it still hits like a mack truck. The carry with the corner pins is awesome. The cover has been tweaked to fit some college sport patterns but the best finish is out of box. The best pattern for this ball is medium-medium heavy. If u need something that archs with a continuous back end this is the ball for you.
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Ryan Branson
William Paterson University Bowling Team
Storm "The Bowler''s Company"
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I just got a Rapid Fire less than a month ago and this ball is a very nice compliment to my arsenal. It has a very continuous motion to the pocket, and has a somewhat angular move to the pocket. My Rapid Fire is polished so it has a strong backend move, and clears the heads extremely well. great ball overall
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Kenny Hynes
William Paterson University Bowling Team
Sponsored by STORM Bowling
In the bag...
Dimension
Virtual Energy
Hy-Road
Fast
Rapid Fire
ICE Storm
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This was one of my favorite balls when it first came out. I used it a lot of the time on a house shot, but it still works well on the sport patterns.
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I have had this ball for a very long time and have had a lot of success with it.