Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: Jeff Mop on July 18, 2001, 11:19:09 PM
Drilled one up with the pin beneath my ring finger (5") and the mass bias a bit right of thumbhole. Balls gets down the lane and then does a really hard flip-into-roll movement. If I adjust so that it makes that move right before it hits the pins, the results are devastating.
Drilled the other a bit longer and stronger. Pin is 4", above finger line and mass bias still in strong position, with a 9" hole to bring the ball back to legal and add to the flip. Also shined it up with Storm polish. Ball goes much longer and definitely does the flip thing on the backend. I have more of the lane to work with because it saves energy better than the one I didn't shine up.
One thing I noticed about the ball is that even out of the box is still doesn't like oily backends much. Also, the 1000 grit finish doesnt' stay dull for very long, as it only takes a few games for the oil to get into the pores and give it some shine. If you want a ball for heavy oil, take the surface down from 1000 to 600 or 800 and the ball will probably fare much better on the heavy stuff.
I give it an 8.75 out of 10 only because I haven't thrown the both of them long enough to get more of a sense for what they can do. Definite 9-9.5 potential here.
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Post by: bowlingking on August 13, 2001, 10:58:07 PM
I have used this ball a few times now and have done very good with it. It hits very hard, and has a nice early roll which works good on fairly oily lanes. It has great carry on fresh conditions, but after the lanes break down a little it has to be bagged because of the drilling. Overall a great ball which I would reccomend.
I give it 9.5 out of 10
Post by: Hin Hale on September 04, 2001, 08:54:48 AM
But can any one tell me why their top of the line equipment
has to smell like this?
If their funny balls got a fragnance or balls for kids, I could understand it.
Post by: Tony Schmitt on September 05, 2001, 10:01:42 PM
I think Storm may have earned a convert with this ball.The ball was drilled with the pin right under the ring finger, the mass bias a bit left of the thumb, with the CG directly in the middle of my palm. I normally put about 10-12 revs on the ball and throw around 16.5 mph...have managed to average 190-195 the last 3 years with this style. My typical shot at my house is from 20 out to 10 and about 40 feet down hits the dry. Got the ball drilled yesterday, but couldn't throw it at my house because of a full league, so I broke it out in league practice tonite. I threw my regular shot and stood dumbfounded as it barely held brooklyn. The last 10 feet on this ball is amazing the reaction it makes. I struggled finding a shot in practice but did find something that worked...but still a good 10 board difference from my Complete Chaos. When I missed left (which I did a few times the first 2 games) it went right thru the nose for some ugly splits. Caused me to only manage 195 & 182 the first 2 games. Toward the end of the 2nd I was getting more comfortable with the ball, and the 3rd game I got into a groove. The 3rd game of this ball's life was almost my first 300 game, missing only because of a 10-pin in the 6th frame....everything else did not stand a chance with this ball.
Some other thoughts...this ball hits harder than anything I have personally thrown...even left a solid pocket 7-9 split the 2nd game. Just came back and hit a little too hard. The backend on this ball is definately a 10-plus...I had no problem carrying light hits, anything solid was total destruction, and the high pocket hits were tripping the 4-pin with ease. Plus, I had messengers flying around like crazy, which is usually not that common with my game.
I've only thrown 3 games with it but my initial rating I can't help but giving it a 10 out of 10. (May be a little bias from the near perfect game...hehe) As I get more games on it I will post my results and what I have learned about the ball.
Good Bowling!
Post by: JMAN 67 on September 07, 2001, 08:18:08 AM
My profile in short, RH, med revs, med speed, 204 avg (House shot). Last Storm product I had was the Tropical Storm (Awful ball!) so I was a little bit apprehensive about trying any Storm products. Drilled this ball with Storm’s #2 layout, smooth arc, pin to the right and below my ring finger. I wanted a ball I could use on a variety of conditions that got down the lane but turned hard. Storm may have won me over!!
This ball sails through the heads and makes a smooth transition. When it makes its move, turn and burn!! I play around 20, swing out to around 10. This ball lets me get out even further and still makes it back. This thing hits like a tank, whips out the corners with ease. First night I threw it, 646. This week in league, 718. This ball will pay for itself by Halloween.
The Trauma ER is the most fun I’ve had with a ball in years. Best ball I’ve thrown since the original Xcalibur. Overall 9.5 out of 10. (Nothing gets a 10) Here’s to 10 in the pit! Great job Storm!
JMAN
Post by: st0rmyk on September 24, 2001, 06:31:22 PM
Post by: David Lee Yskes on September 25, 2001, 10:48:56 PM
Dave
Post by: BadGurl on October 01, 2001, 06:56:18 PM
My style: Righty, Tweener, avergae revs and speed. "Home" line is standing 22 (inside of left foot), crossing 13 out to 8.
Starting specs: 2.5 - 3" pin and 2.63 top weight. Had mine drilled 1130. Pin above and in between the fingers (about a half inch. CG kicked out "hard" about 2.5 inches from my center of grip. Mass bias in a strong position. Now, I did not do anything to the surface. All lanes were synthetic. I first rolled it on a second shift...bad mistake! The ball for me burned itself out in the heads and I had very little swing room. I then tried it on a fresh shot...medium heavy 7 in and soaking wet 6 out. Again, I had the same result that I had earlier on the "drier" condition. So, I made my way to the pro shop and added a weight hole six inches out and at a perfect 45 degree angle from the pin. Back on the lanes I go. Fresh shot (same as above). PERFECT!!!! The hole gave me a slightly earlier roll then without it...also I made some adjustments to my thumb hole (was not getting out cleanly).
Overall:
VERY AGGRESSIVE BALL!!!
Great for medium heavy to heavy lanes. Especially when you are having problems knocking out that nasty dime and your stronger stuff is makeing you look like a plastic surgeon because you are chopping at the nose so much. Just pick up the Trauma ER with a nice length drilling and relax.
Post by: frank marino on October 01, 2001, 09:18:41 PM
the house i bowl in has a very heavy backend,
i bowld 3 games with the er standind with my right foot on 30
and rolling over 10 out to around 6,
first game 265 second 245 third game 235 {745}
love this ball
ps good job storm, from 1 to 10 got to give this ball a
10
Post by: Paul Meyer on October 02, 2001, 12:16:45 AM
Post by: Brian Omara on October 04, 2001, 10:55:39 AM
New season, new balls. So here we go.
I'm a tweener who's comfort zone is playing deep inside. My ball speed is a bit slower than average, but I put a decent amount of rotation on the ball.
I started will an ER that had 3-3.5 pin and 4 1/4 top. I put the pin and the MC2 4 1/2" left of the VAL and the pin 5 1/2" from the PAP. This put it above my middle finger(right handed). The MC2 is on the grip center line, in the thumb and the Cg, just above the thumb on the negetive side of the grip. No side weight and close to an ounce of thumb weight.
Now for the skinny......one word....."MONSTER"
I used this on a typical house condition, oil in the middle, big dry to the outside. I was standing 40 and going in between 25 and 30 at the arrows. This ball did nothing but rev up and strong arc to the pocket. If I got it inside it played like there was no oil and still hit the back end hard, if I got it to the dry too quick, it revved up harder and went to the nose. I expected that. In the oil, this ball is tremendous. On dry, it's too much ball and will burn up or go through the face every time.
So far this ball is very strong and the way it hits the pins is almost in slow motion. They stay very low and mix well. I'm impressed!!!
I bowl next in a sport condition league. I will be back with a review for that condition.
I welcome all comments at...bom726@aol.com
Post by: bowler0821 on October 08, 2001, 02:42:33 PM
I would give this ball a rating of 10+ out of 10.
Not too long ago I shot a 299 in a practice game and I was so pissed that the 1 pin left did not fall but this is a great ball.
Post by: Brian Omara on October 08, 2001, 05:04:19 PM
I used the ball on a sport condition league. This is definatly NOT the ball for that shot. At least not the drilling I had. Maybe with more shine or an extra hole to tame the backend, but not with what I have.
The ER when playing a little straighter, started up much too soon and went high every time. As I moved in, the same result happened until I got to a point where I could get the ball down the lane, but then had too much over/under.
I would say , house conditions(if you can play deep) or longer oil patters, this ball is a monster. All in all I give the ball a thumbs up and would recommend it. Just watch what you're bowling on.
Comments are welcome at...bom726@aol.com
Post by: Doug Sterner on October 13, 2001, 08:23:04 PM
After consulting Storm I decided to drill the ball 4x4 which put the MC2 about 2" past my PAP.
This ball was incredible out of the box. I had about 8-1/2" of track flare which is double of what I have ever had on any ball I have ever thrown.
Length was good and recovery good with excellent hit and carry.
The ball won't handle the super heavy oil but for anything less than a flood it'll be fantastic.
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
www.dougsproshop.com
Post by: Scott Kinney on October 28, 2001, 05:59:13 AM
Lane condition: Heavy Oil to Med.Oil.
Bowling style for assessment: Tweener
Medium speed, medium -high revolutions.
Ball: Storm Trauma ER 3 ½ “ Pin out, drilled with Layout #2 and MC2 between A and B, 0 oz. of top weight.).
Assessment: This ball is awesome in the arms of one with lots of revolutions. Therefore it’s not a ball for me. But I’ve sold it to someone with the correct release (lots of hand) and this ball does create alot of pin action. If one was looking for an oil ball than this is NOT it, on medium oil it works best.
I'd give this ball a 7. Nothing spectacular.
Post by: Bob Hanson on October 30, 2001, 01:12:34 PM
In summary this one is a keeper. It may be more versatile than my Trauma, even though it is more aggressive. Also for you straighter players who stay away from Storm because you don't think you have enough hand this would be a good ball to break the stereotype. The ER is great when you stay behind it with a little bit of hit on the upswing.
Post by: JJ on November 03, 2001, 11:06:13 PM
JJ
Post by: Amleto on November 05, 2001, 08:55:04 AM
i have med-high rotation, high track, 17 mph, 16 revs
this is by far the most agressive ball i own - noticabley more than my silencer, and my el nino 2k
the ball gets good length and then makes an aggresive move for the pocket
i have found that this ball works better when i slow down and swing it. otherwise i dont get much recovery, or indeed much backend.
the best thing ive got for heavy oil
this ball is also rev-sensitive, and rotation sensitive, making it unpredictable or quite versatile, depending on how consistent you are.
definately a ball for the seasoned bowler, but if you can controll it, it can give you a decided advantage
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Am-1337-o
Post by: David Lee Yskes on November 12, 2001, 02:59:52 PM
Post by: bwlFT on November 19, 2001, 10:06:23 PM
The pin is out 3 inches below my index finger. This ball has great lenth
with a powerfull snap torwars the pocket, don't even think about using
this ball when the lanes are scorched, otherwise another great ball by
Storm.
Rating: 9.5/10
Post by: Shaggy on November 20, 2001, 10:54:25 PM
A couple of days later I went to a bowling alley with synthetic lanes which had medium oil with carrydown. I first tried my Eraser (box condition) and it couldn't quite drive through the carrydown. I then pulled out my Trauma ER which I polished before use. I initally threw the Trauma ER with side rotation and got a mild reaction on the backend. I then threw the Trauma ER with more forward roll and the ball turned into a monster (WOW). My "A" game is a down and in shot (stroker) and this ball turned strong into the pocket. Light hits also carried well and I left very few corner pins.
This is a great ball if you are having trouble with carrydown or heavy oil. If you have good control of your release this ball may well help you obtain an 800 series, however if your release is erratic you will be fortunate to break 500
Post by: Dwight Albrecht on November 29, 2001, 05:54:40 PM
The Trend for Ball Manufactures end of last year and now into this Year have been Balls that hook a lot overall but still clear the heads cleanly. Examples of others balls that have this reaction are the Apex Family, the Rock Family, and now the Trauma ER. This lightly sanded (around 800 grit) Reactive features a large core and coverstock that was designed to leave a wider footprint in oil. This should allow this ball to hook more in the heavier oil patterns.
My Tester for this ball was Tom Jones; known to us by T.J. T.J. is a lefty “Powerstokerâ€that likes to cover some boards. He is not the classic left-handed that plays down and in. More of a modern contemporary game. We drilled the ER with a Pin Out 4†and positioned it 3 3/8 from his P.A.P. We placed the Mass Bias at an 80-degree angle. Tom bowls at 3 different houses. Two that are wood and one that is a Synthetic Panel.
At all three houses the Trauma ER has a strong overall hook but is different than most reactive’s in regards to the ball’s last 20 feet. This ball makes more of a snap reaction where the Apex’s and Rock’s are a strong arc. This ball has a strong continuation into the pins with an explosive hit. It does not hook overall as much as a Heavy Particle ball like a Monster, or HPH Family but does out hook an Apex by a few boards. The Coverstock is easy to tweak for different conditions, but we have found that the ball tends to want to come back to the “Out of Box†condition. If you sand it with a green Scotch Brite Pad with the 3 game period the ball will smoothen back out to the 800 sand finish.
Other slight negatives is that the ball reads the oil and dry quickly thus making it harder to control on some conditions. We tended to see a little under/over reaction at times.
Still The ER is well worth the $200 plus price range and is geared for all types of Bowlers with the Correct Drilling on Medium to Oily Conditions. If you want Raw Power and Hard Hitability consider this Latest Product from Storm as your choice.
Thank you for reading this review and best of luck in your bowling endeavors.
Dwight
Post by: Mike Carlson on December 20, 2001, 10:41:53 AM
Overall a terrific ball from Storm...and hats off to them for creating equipment with varying reactions, not just creating a "ball-of-the-month" club!
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Mike Carlson
pbamike@aol.com
Post by: Shaggy on December 20, 2001, 10:23:53 PM
I returned the next week with my Trauma ER, however this time with a 320 grit sanded finish. The lane conditions were very close to the previous week (heavy oil with carrydown). The backend reaction from this ball was nothing but impressive. While the other bowlers were complaining about the lanes ("My ball ball just won't come up... There's too much oil on the lanes...), the Trauma ER was hooking with authority and throwing messengers around like there was free hook on the backend.
I am very impressed with the Trauma ER. Don't be afraid to change the coverstock to match your bowling style and the lane conditions.
Post by: stormy normy on December 21, 2001, 02:17:26 PM
I'm a low tracker with 16 to 17 mph. ball speed and above average revs( a tweener) so I have no problem getting the ball down the lane, its the oily lanes usualy give me trouble. The lanes I bowl on are wood oiled gutter to gutter but short, not sure of the length, and there is allways carry down, because owner does not beleive in stripping the back ends.
Well all I can say is this ball is awesome!!!! I have been bowling with it for 3 months now and it is the best ball I have ever thrown, it hits hard and keeps the pins low. I did take the cover stock down to 800 grit to get a little more traction, so dont be afraid to change the cover on this one. Also I have not seen this ball die in the slightest bit, so dont believe anything you hear and only half of what you see.
Post by: Kurt on January 12, 2002, 10:52:50 AM
Post by: fabes on January 29, 2002, 07:19:46 PM
I am right handed bowler with medium speed and revs. I had the ball drilled with the Storm layout #2. With the MC2 on the PAP, I wanted a ball that would react more in the midlane then what I have been using. That is actually what I got! I left the cover as it was out of the box.
Last night the lanes in the league I bowl in were a lot wetter than usual and I pulled this one out of the bag and used it all three games and only had to move two boards left the whole night. The ball gets down through the heads very clean and then at about 30 feet starts to rev and move left. It makes a nice gradual move to the hole and then just smashes the pins. The move is very controlable and easy to read. This ball hits very hard and the carry is great. Did not leave a single ten pin the whole series and the only balls I did not strike on were the shots I eased up on the ball and it broke through the middle. I missed two easy spares (my fault) and did throw one split. All this for a 214-266-265- 745. This is thew first Storm ball I have thrown in a while, but there will be more. I love this ball and really feel it is a great addition to my equipment, and it smells fantastic. I give it a nine out of ten. Thanks Storm!!
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Post by: Tony Schmitt on March 04, 2002, 08:59:53 PM
This is my 2nd review on this ball...first on 9/5/01. The drilling: pin below ring finger w/ mass bias in track area...about an inch and a half left of the thumb. My speed is most comfortable around 16-16.5...with about a dozen revs on the ball....mostly because I have a tendancy to loft the ball quite a bit.
I'll say right away after using it now for 6 months, that it's the best ball I've ever thrown. The power this ball has when it hits the pins is easily why my average is 10 pins higher since using it. I typically don't have a lot of problems with corner pins with this ball...if I'm generally around the pocket good things happen.
Overall, I'd give this ball a 9.8 out of 10 rating. If you bowl on oil, this is the ball for you.
Post by: Traumatize on March 13, 2002, 01:54:15 PM
Great Ball Storm, keep bangin em out!!!!
<Traumatize>
Post by: Dan_Knight on March 21, 2002, 10:40:02 PM
To compliment my pearl Trauma with a 5-inch pin to PAP, we decided to go with a 4-inch pin to PAP placement with the pin just above my ring finger. The mass bias was placed in the strong position. This drilling gave me good length with a strong angular move at the break point (on a standard house shot). This ball hits extremely hard and has excellent carry.
I have also used this ball on a sport pattern with decent success. While the ER is the first ball out of my bag on a house shot, it is not my first choice on the sport shot. On the sport shot I normally do not use the ER until the second or third game (after the lanes have transitioned a little). Those of you with more hand may find the ER an excellent choice for the sport shot.
Overall this is my favorite ball and I would not hesitate to recommend it for a wide variety of medium oil conditions. I like this ball so much that I am considering getting another with a little different drill pattern.
Storm has another winner on their hands with the ER.
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Dan Knight
dknight1@wi.rr.com
Post by: eagle on March 26, 2002, 11:55:26 PM
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Post by: Cbjdc on April 02, 2002, 02:28:15 PM
I got this itch a almost a year ago to purchase my first storm ball with the eraser, then it got to the trauma's then it went to the recovery, well folks know its the ER.
I wrote a reveiw for the response not to long ago and love that ball. Well if we want to talk about the best reactive ball on the market right now that hooks and does it the same every time. No over/under or even flipping out when you get to deep. This is the ball that for some reason kicks anyones butt when it comes to overall power and grace.
Its great for those tube shot conditions you find in your local bowling center and it even better when you get on those tournament conditions where the shot is almost like motor oil on the lane. This ball cuts through all of it and still gets to the pocket.
Okay so I am left handed and my friend told me they can see two things from space now the great wall of china and the wall I have on the left side. But you know the truth of the matter is that I have seen both left handed and right handed bowlers score a bunch with this ball. I am not just meaning that it will work occasionaly but I mean this ball is a powerhouse and then some. Scratch that last statement its a powerhouse that has about sixty Mr. Atlas's in it.
IF your really wanting a great ball this is the ball for you. Price wise its really inexpensive, A GREAT OVERALL BALL EITHER SANDED OR POLISHED. THOUGH I LIKED THE FACTORY FINISH BETTER THEN MY OWN. AND I LIKED THE WAY THE BALL FINISHED WHEN IT GOT TO THE ONE-TWO. NOTHING WAS LEFT STANDING.
STORM I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YOU. THIS IS A SUPERIOUR BALL AND AN EXCELLENT STANDARD FOR ANY COMPETITIVE BOWLER
Post by: Greatness on April 03, 2002, 10:06:58 PM
The ball has a 3" pin, pin location is just to the right of the ring finger, cg is located in the center of the grip, and the mass bias is just to the right of the thumb.
In my hands i got a completely different story. I took the ball onto the same shot he was throwing on. This ball should not be legal because it is absolutely lethal and i felt like i was cheating everytime i threw it. All i had to do was stand right in the middle of the lane, swing it out between the second and third arrow, let it go to 45 then crush, lights out. I started out by getting hung up in the ball and pulling it for an explosive brooklyn strike. I got a feel for the ball then ripped the next nine. I hit the pocket so hard on the 11th that i left a stone 9 which the messenger just missed. I followed that up with another deck clearer. I had similar results the next game, around a 256.
Needless to say, i gave him the ball back in the same condition and said, "it isnt the ball," and walked away.
Greatness
Post by: Cbjdc on April 12, 2002, 02:06:18 PM
I went out and purchased a ER a few days ago. More like last night and used it for about sixteen games. I mean were I come from a Thurs night is when many people have the worst time trying to get a ball to move down the lane. Well Lets just say this ball is the juggernaut of all bowling balls. Just like its counterparts in the trauma sieres this ball has a huge back end and when it gets to the pocket your eiher going to knock ten pins down or there is just no excuse for you to have the ball. This ball will kick anything on the markets butt and still make you feel good about the price. This ball is not overally priced nor is it going to be used on a one night condition. I used this ball on three diffrent oil patterns. ONE (FORTY-FORTY HEAVY OIL),TWO(TEN-TEN XMAS TREE SHOT), and finally a broke down pattern. Of those I shot roughly and average of 240 each game. Okay maybe I had a bit of luck on my side using this ball that night. Did the same thing today same condition and all still averaged around 240. So if you want a ball if some bite to it and leaving your competition scratching their heads about how to beat you. Dont wait just try this ball you'll see what I mean.
CBJDC@YAHOO.COM
Post by: Rich Thompson on May 03, 2002, 11:25:25 AM
Post by: ChumpBowler on May 05, 2002, 10:16:24 AM
I have a Trauma ER and it works great for me. About a week after I bought it, I shot a 245 twice. This is the ball that inspired me to get only Storm equipment from now on. A great heavy oil ball.
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Post by: SuperStorm on August 16, 2002, 09:25:40 AM
Drill specs- pin above bridge, cg kicked out right, mb in strong position
My house decided to prep for the fall leagues by laying on the oil a couple weeks before the start. I picked this ball up used. I always wanted to try this ball and a new drill pattern so it worked out well(since I am cheap). This ball was top notch on this med-heavy condtion. It easily out hooked anything I throw by 5 boards and just clubbed the living daylights out of the pins. I thought my Blaze hit hard but this one is special. I've only got 15 games on it and I've had more messengers take out the 10 pin than I've had all summer. On light hits the head pin shots back across like a rocket. I am really excited about this ball. First league set with it last week was a solid 694. The only problem I have is that when polished and the lanes have dirty backends or carry down it doesn't recover and drive like I would like. So I am going to experiment further. I have taken it down to 320 but haven't thrown it yet. I will just keep going up with the grit until I find my happy medium. Overall this ball is another winner from Storm and I continue to grow more fond of Storm. Good luck to all and find me the Pearl Urethane ball I am desperatly searching for.
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To each his own, except for mine
Aaron
Just a low tracking pinhunter
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Post by: YeahHossNV on September 17, 2002, 06:38:03 AM
i had this ball drilled with the pin under the ring finger and the cg kicked out 30 degrees. the ball has a 29/32 weight hole drilled 1 inch deep 4 1/8 down and 2 1/8 out from my axis. the ball is polished with diamond gloss. this is a really aggressive ball even when polished. the ball slides through the oil and when it hits the backend it snaps left and destroys everything in sight. the ball becomes a little squirty when it encounters carrydown and thats when i move to the shock trauma. i highly recomend this ball to anybody lokking for a go long snap and destroy ball.
Post by: lubowler03 on September 27, 2002, 01:57:03 PM
Anyway, I threw this ball on wood lanes with a 10-10 wall, a guardian-synthetic lane with about the same condition, and synthetic lanes here at Lindenwood with an 8 to 8 wall variant.
On all conditions, I found that it reacts very well and hooks very strong, and hits pretty hard. I got the most hook and backend on the wood lane, although it sometimes got away and went high. Shot a few 600s and 650s, only used it for 3 league nights.
The guardian-synthetic was at the PA state championships minor events, and very strong on the backend but the oil slowed it down somewhat and took away from the hitting power, but was still effective. Shot 655 and 640.
The synthetics have a weaker, but more consistent reaction, which I like. I've shot a few more 650s with it here, but not much in league action, I mostly bowl in practice with beat up conditions.
Reaction--7.5 (somewhat inconsistent but still a decent ball)
Value--8 (good heavy oil-med heavy ball)
Overall Rating--8 (have had better scores, but is a strong ball)
Post by: CaughtbySTORM on October 01, 2002, 01:54:48 PM
Post by: Hydranine on October 01, 2002, 11:22:39 PM
Myself: Power Stroker 17-18mph, Avg 226-235 two leagues
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Post by: Riverkeeper on November 08, 2002, 03:27:10 PM
After a few weeks of shaking off the "lane rust" I came to appreciate the ER's devastating qualities. I've shot 667, 694 and 687 the last three weeks, and my average is normally about 208. Cover was left at factory finish. This ball revs up early while still storing energy and while moving in a fairly smooth arc, closes quickly on the pocket, and crushes it. In fact, I think I made a mistake in drilling a 16, because I've left so many 9 pins and a few "fast eights." A lighter ball might have given me a better mix. There are some balls and conditions that drain your confidence and make each shot a real struggle in concentration, just to hit the pocket. The ER is NOT one of these. In fact, I can't wait to hit the approach with it -- every shot is that much fun! In fact, the last time I had ball from Storm that was so incredibly dominating (and I do have an Eraser, which I like), was when the Storm Thunder was released. In the world of reactives, the Trauma ER strikes me like a Thunder on steroids in terms of reaction.
Post by: The great one on November 20, 2002, 01:19:40 PM
The pleasure has been yours.
The great one
Post by: Riverkeeper on January 17, 2003, 02:14:13 PM
The struggle with heavy oil and carrydown continues to be a war in the house where I bowl, but it's one which I am winning with this ball, which continues to have a combination of great read at the breakpoint, and a wonderful closing arc, no matter where I throw it on the lane.
Shot my third 300 with this ball, two nights ago, when nearly everyone else was struggling with over-under. Every ball was dead solid in the pocket. No doubts.
A great job by Storm.
Just bought an X-Factor on the web, and can't wait to get it drilled up, so I can make comparisons with the ER.
Love this company!
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Post by: BestHelmanBowler on February 29, 2004, 04:48:01 AM
After about 6 weeks the ball wasn't hooking anymore. My brother told me to use a scotch brite pad on it. That works for a set but before you roll another set you have to scratch it up again.
I then only used it on dry lanes. I used the new Ebonite ball renewer on my Contender and it has worked great for me since. I tried the ball renewer on my ER but after about 5 weeks it terded out on me again.
2 weeks ago screwing off before Thursday night league I let my teammate bowl a game with my ER. He bowled a 220 his 1st game and asked if he could use it that night. He ended up rolling 660 with it, which was great considering his 192 average.
The next night he had league and I was subbing. He asked if he could use it, so I let him. He rolled 670 with it that night. The next week on our league he kept rambling on about how good he was bowling. He shot 662 with it and I only had 653 on my 201 average.
The next week I had heard from one of my friends who bowls with my teammate on Friday night that my teammate said I sucked and he was better than me. I didn't let him use my ball that night and he shot 483 with his Super Power. After we were done he wanted to know why I didn't let him use my ball. I told him that I heard that he thought he was better than me and that I sucked. He babbled on and said that he only said that he beat me in the brackets and that he had a higher set.
I have the better average and am way better than him so I let him use my ball the next week because he said that he was considering buying it from me. He had the first 8 and the 9th he had a solid 10 pin and another solid 10 pin the last ball in the 10th. He picked them up and ended with a 278. His set that night was a 787.
He told me that he would buy the ball for $200. He brought cash the next week and bought it. I had bought the ball brand new off Ebay for $129 with shipping so I wasn't losing anything plus the ball had a crack along the left finger.
With my money I am going to buy a Track Animal so I will soon post what I think about the Animal.
Post by: laxbowler02 on March 03, 2004, 03:05:53 PM
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Get caught up in the Storm. STORM'S #!
Post by: RDHHH on February 22, 2005, 05:29:52 PM
Post by: Oskuposer on March 23, 2005, 03:24:34 PM
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Good bowler use the big B and when they do they create a Storm
Kiall Hill
A.K.A.
The Chipmunk
Post by: cficare068 on October 16, 2006, 04:14:09 AM
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Proud member of the Track Legion
Join the Revolution. Check em out at http://www.trackbowling.com
Post by: Carson on January 07, 2007, 04:05:10 PM
Oh and by the way if you read one of my reviews, and you don't see anything technical like RG or Hook Potential, it is because I don't believe the average bowler knows much about any of that. I like to write so everyone can understand, just thought I'd say that if anyone was wondering. Good Bowling!!!!
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Maith dom, a Athair, mar gur pheacaigh mé
Post by: 10pinheaven on March 04, 2007, 02:09:58 PM
Post by: cudaskater123 on June 13, 2008, 07:51:14 PM
Post by: jfigueroa1226 on March 06, 2011, 03:24:50 PM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 to 4 inches
Starting Top Weight: N/A
Ball Weight: 16 pounds
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: N/A
CG to PAP: N/A
X Hole (if there is one): Yes
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 270 to 300
Ball Speed: 15 to 17 MPH
PAP/Track: Medium Track
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box Condition
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Matte
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40 Feet
Volume: N/A
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: 6.5 out of 10
Back End: 8.5 out of 10
Overall Hook: 8.5 out of 10
Midlane Read: very good
Breakpoint Shape: Arcing Shape
COMMENTS
Likes: Very good medium/ to medium heavy shot, I have two balls one with a rico layout and the second with a modified rico layout.
Reads the mid lane, very well a strong mid lane roll with a smooth arch into the pocket.
Ball needs oil within the first 30 to 35 feet, if not then the ball loses energy and will result in various leaves.
Old ball but still completes with the newer equipment.
Dislikes:
None
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