Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Combined, this device produces heavier roll that smoothes out the transition and generates an unstoppable reaction to the pocket. The agency is depending on you - DO NOT FAIL
SPECIAL AGENTâ„¢ Technical Specifications Coverstock R2Sâ„¢ Solid Reactive
Weight Block EMCâ„¢ Enhanced Motion Control
Ball Color Black/ Sapphire / Violet
Ball Finish 2000-grit Abralon
Durometer 74-76 Rex D-scale
Flare Potential 5" - 6" (Med-High)
Fragrance Berry
Weights 10 - 16 lbs.
SKU# TSE
SPECIAL AGENTâ„¢ Ball Dynamics Ball Weight Radius of Gyration Differential Mass Bias Diff.
16# 2.46 0.052
15# 2.48 0.055
14# 2.51 0.049
Post by: marksmte on December 07, 2006, 09:19:50 PM
I started with box finish (2000 Abralon) on a broken-down house pattern, but I couldn't get the ball to the spot because it was too aggressive. I tried it on a longer high-volume Sport Pattern (42 feet, 26 mils, no buff-out). The ball rolled very well, but I wanted a little more hook. I put it on the spinner and used 360 Abralon, then back to the lanes. The ball picked up about 5 more boards hook, and still continued strong through the pins even with a lot of surface.
This ball is about 10 boards more hook than the original Agent for me on the Sport Pattern, and earlier and much smoother off the break than my Paradigm Domination.
I then polished the Special Agent and tried the fresh house pattern. The ball still rolled very smooth, blended out the house pattern and made the back-end reaction very controllable. This is good for me, as my ball speed is a little soft, so I normally have trouble with over-reaction on the fresh house pattern.
This ball should match up pretty well for almost anyone, as the surface is very tunable and the ball reacts very true regardless of ball surface.
Post by: Pat Patterson on December 07, 2006, 11:19:15 PM
Ball Specs are as follows: 15lb. 3oz. 3.10 oz of TW before drilling and a 3.0" pin, ball is laid out with pin above and right of the ring finger (at around 2 o'clock from ring finger)) with a weight hole 6.0" from grip CL through the CG. Threw the ball on 38' of oil buffed to 45' with OB outside the 8 board using CONTROL oil. Current lane conditions were just after very light league play (only one team bowled on the pair I practiced on). Compared this ball to my DOMINATION, AGENT, and DOUBLE AGENT (all OOB condition). OOB the SPECIAL AGENT is about 4 boards stronger than the DOUBLE AGENT, it is much stronger in the midlane and overall hook than the AGENT and DOMINATION, but of course not as angular as the DOMINATION and AGENT. The SPECIAL AGENT was evidently much more stronger over the entire length of the lane, similar to the TRIPLE EXTREME, VERTIGO and PASSION in their primes. The ball does cover quite a few more boards than anything in my current line-up, but then again that could be due to "New Ball Syndrome". I am hoping this new coverstock will keep me turned-on to STORM Solid Reactives. In the past I have had mixed reviews with the Solids, maybe it's just that I don't match up well with them or I seem to experience a little ball death with them (even after extensive cleaning instructions I received directly from STORM). I will post another review later on after the ball tames down a bit or after tinkering with the coverstock.
Overall this ball revs up beautifully and carrys extremely well.
Enclosed are actual pictures:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/PatPatterson1/IMG_0257.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/PatPatterson1/IMG_0258.jpg
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Pat Patterson
Post by: D Butler on December 10, 2006, 06:22:01 PM
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Post by: superlefty800 on December 11, 2006, 02:56:54 PM
On a fresh sports pattern (40 ft) I had a little trouble on the fresh because it made a very strong turn on the backends. Once they carried down some my reaction got a lot better and I was throwing pins all over the lane.
This ball doesn't grab as early as the Double Agent but more then makes up for it down lane.
Post by: agent on December 12, 2006, 03:24:31 PM
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Post by: Los300 on December 15, 2006, 12:10:06 AM
Post by: agent on December 15, 2006, 11:04:30 AM
As previously stated a truly awesome piece of equipment. I have used it on three different house patterns. The ball @ 15lbs 4oz with pin 4 -4 1/2 pin and 2.86 top.. Drilling with pin under ring finger nearly 4in from pap. slightly light Storm Drilling pattern # 2 in the layout. house patterns used on wood lanes 30' oil buff to 40 -- hpl900 32' oil buff to 40 -- wood lanes with guardian 30' oil with buff to 42. Ease through the heads great midlane with a strong finish
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Mark Weiss
Post by: Stormbwlr2006 on December 22, 2006, 01:25:31 PM
Right hand Tweener
Drill Pattern Provided by Steve K at STORM. 5" x 5" PIN above fingers and MB slightly right of the thumb hole. This ball is truely SPECIAL! Clean throught the heads and mid-lane with devastating hit and carry. Plan on keeping this one in box finish condition. No fear of playing in oil anymore. This is a must have for anyone looking a medium to oily lane condition.
Bowl up a STORM!
Peter
Post by: czerwony on December 23, 2006, 12:40:45 AM
The thing I like most about this ball is it seems to find the pocket even if I miss a board or 2 on alot of shots. Mainly because of the oil pattern but nonetheless, is hits the pocket well. To give you an idea, my last year average was 206 and I have had 1 700 in my life. So far over the last 2 months, I am averaging 210+ and my last 3 series have been 740, 685, 742. And of the last 9 games I have had the first 7 3 times leaving 2 10 pins and 1 8 pin
. But if you haven't guessed by now, I defintiely recommend this ball!
Post by: thehare on December 27, 2006, 05:30:39 PM
Post by: KR300 on December 28, 2006, 11:02:58 AM
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Special Agent is just what the doctor ordered. As an example, on a 35ft buff to 38 pattern, was consistently in the pocket playing 15 at arrows to 10 at breakpoint with the Thunderstruck (I should specify that I took the cover down to 1000 abralon to tame down backend reaction). Had to play 22 to 8 with the Special in box condition. Used it last night on a 40 ft buffed to 45ft pattern (THS) and was very happy with reaction. Usually have to play straight up 10 with the Thunder until the mid lanes breakdown a bit. Was able to play 15 to 8 from the get go and only had to move to 19 t 12 as the breakdown outside took effect. If you want someting to be really strong in the mid-lane and super continuous at the end (not snappy). This is the ball for you.
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Post by: lbss831 on January 15, 2007, 01:32:22 AM
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Post by: chrisleftwich on January 26, 2007, 11:11:31 AM
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tried this ball yesterday at a synthetic house that has a little carry down, THS. This ball was great on the inside, but if I threw it out past 7 the ball would scream back to strong, but pretty much baught this ball for tournament use.
This ball is good in oil and says what it is supposed to.
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Chris Leftwich
Active Duty Coast Guard member.
Post by: J Dubs on January 28, 2007, 08:08:02 PM
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Post by: P0wa on February 06, 2007, 01:34:07 AM
When this ball hits the pocket the pins have no chance. It's an amazing ball!!
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Post by: johndoe on February 19, 2007, 01:29:30 PM
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Ball has a strong but even reaction. The ball is never jumpy, even on lanes with drier backends.
This ball is by far the greatest ball i've thrown as far as forgiveness. On a THS, i can miss my mark by 3 boards left or right and the ball will adjust accordingly. The ball's hitting power and carry is yet to disappoint me, and is a great compliment to my Domination.
Post by: Scott_in_PA on February 20, 2007, 09:25:16 AM
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Threw a practice game on synthetics, THS (but a little long), fresh. First got lined up with my Track Freak Out (pearl light-particle, skid/flip), around 10 to 7 with a late break. For fun, I first threw the Special Agent in the same area for comparison. Didn't really hook much more than the pearl, but started earlier and hit real flat. But that's not why I bought it. Began to move in, and things just got better and better. Found the sweet spot throwing around 18 to 13, with lots of forgiveness either direction. Threw one or two way wide and it stormed back and blew apart light hits.
Next, Monday, first league night on wood lanes, THS with flood inside of 10 and snappy back ends. Typically, because of the flood, most guys are forced to play in the track area 10 to 5, which is usually good for a game-and-a-half until the heads dry out. My goal with the Special Agent was to be able to find a way to get inside of the track area to avoid the break-down, over/under nightmare. Started around 16 to 12 and did OK, but I think I was still in just a little too much oil down lane. The ball was flipping pretty late and not quite getting into a heavy roll. Still, I was in the pocket on every shot, but left a couple of ten pins and one pocket 7-10. I found that this ball really likes to hook. Kept adjusting and found the angle by going around 17 to 10. The ball would find the friction, make a pretty strong move, and then roll hard. Again, very forgiving, at least two boards either direction. Ended up 221-238-300.
As everyone else has said, this ball does not seem to over-react, just a very strong rolling arc. But you definitely need oil in the front part of the lane. Three games doesn't make it a great ball, but so far, I'm in love. Hope it lasts...
-Scott in Pennsylvania.
Post by: Rich711 on March 15, 2007, 01:18:58 PM
Pin 3.1
Weight 15 lb.
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Then alleys are used for one league before we get on them, so you have to find where the oil is. I have been using this ball for six weeks in the league & have averaged 215 with it. I had a 193 average. The thing I like about this ball I can go way outside & long where no one has bowled. I start at the center dot on the approach & go out to the #3 or 4 board & go long, then the ball snaps left & hits the pins with a vengance. The pins just don't stand a chance. The hitting power of this ball is devestating & very smooth. I find I have a little larger strike pocket to hit due to the action & hitting power of this ball. Thank you Pete Weber for showing this ball on tv. I have had several top league bowlers ask me about tihs ball. Storm has a real winner with this ball.
Post by: stirfry300 on March 29, 2007, 02:31:50 PM
I replaced a nearly dead Big One with the Special Agent, as the shell on the Big One finally got too squirrelly to deal with anymore. Previous to the Big One, I used the Storm XXX Extreme, which I was extremely satisfied with. No pun intended....
The Special Agent reminds me very much of the XXX Extreme. The ball has great and continuous back end and has very good mid-lane roll. The ball is very predictable and I can use it all three games, even with multiple people playing the same line as me. In other words, I can use textbook adjustments with this ball as the lanes dry out and the ball does not become uncontrollable. Carry with the Special Agent is pretty good--it throws the pins around on light hits, and keeps the pins reasonably low on solid hits. I don't leave as many ringing 10s with this ball as I did with either the XXX Extreme or the Big One.
The Special Agent is not as strong as my Columbia Action Max, even thought it is drilled the same. However, I bought this ball for a medium-oily house, so I can play the same line with this ball as I do at another heavy-oil house with the Action Max.
Provided this ball has the same longevity as the XXX Extreme, I anticipate this ball and I will get along just fine. So far in league play, I have maintained my 228 average over four series with it (729, 660, 687, 700).
Post by: doust on April 06, 2007, 03:25:12 AM
Layout
(15lb 3oz ball with 2.6 oz TW.) I kept the drill pattern deliberately simple - pin over bridge, CG stacked directly below.
Surface
The new R2S solid reactive cover makes this ball roll like a light load particle stock. I tried the ball with the original 2000 grit cover and was very impressed. It cleared the heads quite well and the finish was strong and continuous. I then polished it up, which incidentally looks very handsome on a dark blue and black ball. The polished cover got the ball through the heads very cleanly and elongated the break point. Even polished on long oil, this ball did not squirt or wiggle once through the break point.
Core
The Storm EMC core used in the Agent range provides a controlled motion by way of an ultra low radius of gyration (RG). You drill a long way before you hit the dense material at the centre. This makes the ball arc and roll, rather than skid and flip, meaning more control.
Carry
Pin carry was *very* impressive, although I must confess that the house I played in has good carry. It cracks a rack of pins with more noise than anything I have ever thrown. Even with a new grip and a thumbhole that needed more work, this ball ripped racks, tripped 4's and slapped 10's. It would have thrown some messengers if there were any 10 pins left. (1 stone 10 in six games. )
Recommended Condition
This is the ball for the oil or if you need some more hook. I have only used this ball on a 42ft sport pattern, with the shot inside 20 board. This was about three boards left of my Pyro to the same break point. Even polished, the Special Agent plain outhooked everything in my bags, including a XXXtreme and a Pyro.
Summary
A big hitting ball with controlled motion is a piece I'll pack for everywhere. I can't wait to try this ball out some more.
Cheers,
Jason
Post by: shigady22 on June 11, 2007, 02:59:07 PM
I drilled the special agent identical to my agent. I was looking for a sooner break point, but still wanted good backend motion. I got exactly what I was looking for in this ball. Pin to PAP is 4 and 5/8 Virtual MB is 5 and 7/8. Cover is 500 Abralon.
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This ball has a really smooth head and midlane roll with a continuos backend reaction. Even on med to dry lanes, I was able to use this ball and really open up the lanes. On medium to dryer patterns though, speed definately was a factor. If I let up a little, this thing would go hi. However, on med to heavy oil with carrydown, this ball really glided and then made the hard arc to the pocket and exploded the rack. This ball hooks about 5 to 7 feet sooner than the agent yet retains a ton of energy on the back end for good pin explosion. Overall, another great ball from Storm.
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480 RPM's release of 18 m.p.h.
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Storm Agent
Storm Special Agent
Storm T-Road Pearl
Roto-Grip Epic Odyssey
Hammer No Mercy
Hammer Black Widow
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Post by: jolyoung5454 on June 11, 2007, 05:35:22 PM
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15# 4-5 inch pin 2.45 top weight
Ball revs up early yet is very smooth off the break and hits hard rarely
leaving a corner pin. I swing this ball out wide on a fresh THS and it holds and archs strongly to the pocket. Great ball for long oil patterns as well, just add a little scuffing and you are good to go. Great ball to go to if you are seeing over/under conditions from a pearl ball, still retains plenty of energy when the lanes start to dry up, just move left and keep firing!!
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Post by: Bigmike on June 19, 2007, 12:20:07 PM
Lay Out: 4.5" from PAP (slightly under ring finger), 45deg angle. Large wt hole 3.5" down on the VAL.
Surface: Box or 2000abr.
Purpose: To give myself a arsenal ball that I could use on longer oil/higher volume patterns.
Observations: I have thrown this on a variety of shots mainly ones where there is a higher volume or longer distance. I have also thrown this on some medium distance shots (37-39 feet) as well. I threw it on our state tournament condition and also on a couple of PBA Experience patterns. This ball gets up off the medium patterns pretty consistantly. The longest I have thrown it on was 39 ft Chameleon pattern and it was still too much ball with this lay out. On our house shot when I get deep enough in the soup and send it away from the pocket, it comes out of the dry pretty strong and holds energy well. I am able to stay with this ball for a lot longer than most aggressive balls that I have drilled in the past.
Final thoughts: Storm nailed it on this reaction for the tweeners. Quite honestly, this ball reminds me of some of the Brunswick balls that I have thrown as it is strong in the mid lane and can be quite continuous on the right patterns in the back end of the lane. I jokingly tell my friends that this ball is more Brunswickier than some of the Big B's latest releases. I have not hit the surface with any more aggressive of abralon than the 2000. It will be interesting to see how this ball does now that our PBA experience league is hitting the 41 and 44 foot shots the next 6 weeks. I will update then.
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Mike Craig-Columbus, OH
Post by: morpheus on July 11, 2007, 01:27:00 PM
Post by: Mike James on July 12, 2007, 09:14:51 PM
Just purchased this new toy....15# and had it drilled stacked leverage...bowled on fresh synthetics but not known as a high scoring house...used my Robo Rule the 1st few shots to get loose...now the Robo has some games on it but still for a particle ball it still has some bite to it....lined up on 23(righty) out to 13 board the Robo just couldn't get back to the pocket(stroker)...tried the same line with the Special and flush pocket...1st thing i noticed was how straight the ball gets down the lane and the turn is more of a continous motion not snap..now couple things here...being a stroker and playing more of the middle than normal, i was impressed that when the ball made its turn there was no stopping it...now true new ball syndrome but also keep in mind were talking reactive vs particle...standing still on 23, tried a few shots out further...8-9 board and came back even stronger..make sense since a bit more away from the puddle....but most of the houses i'll be bowling league will be a softer pattern...and thats a scarey thought...might just knock the sheen off it on the easier houses and see what happens...but 1st thoughts are that really impressed with the ball....1st storm ball since the ill advised Trauma Response
Post by: thefunnierman on September 12, 2007, 08:38:33 AM
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This is my favorite rolling ball. Its smooth and very strong. Grabs to early on shorter patterns but great for medium and long. Its has a very versitle coverstock
that plays great polished or sanded. Its got med length and a smooth strong move toward the pocket. ( Look at bwp for specs). A great ball from storm.
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-the funnier man
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Post by: batbowler on December 02, 2008, 12:24:57 AM
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Post by: Mr Straight Ball on January 06, 2009, 09:33:17 AM
Layout: Pin in palm with the pin moved 1†above the center of grip
Style: 18.6 mph – plenty of those RPM things
Surface: OOB – every once in a while I rub it with a real old 2,000 abralon to reduce the “oil shineâ€
I really did not want a ball with a pin this short but I could not say no to a Special Agent! Finding this ball has been a blessing in disguise as the specs influenced me to the layout. What I ended up with is a heavy rolling ball that does not quit. It’s fun watching the ball split the 8-9 like I am Atari Bowling. I have used it this ball on the great wall, carry down and late in tournaments when I am lofting the channel and need something that will stand up and make the right angle to carry. I am glad I picked up this “Classic Storm†now. Once my new Dimension is in hand, I’m leaning towards retiring this ball from any league play. I’ll get it out of the basement for tournament play.
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Post by: I am batman on January 27, 2011, 08:55:14 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: med to heavy
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
ths, shark, usbc open, viper, earl anthony
LAY-OUT
Pin above fingers, CG 25 degrees to PAP.
COMMENTS
Likes: Very controllable ball. Great carry, high game: 288 on Shark. This ball stays in my Tournement bag. 200+ games and still one of my favorites.
Dislikes: Starting to wear out and nothing to replace it yet.
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