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Trauma Response
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
STORM™ is recognized as the leader in the development of innovative products to help bowlers of all abilities reach their maximum potential. STORM’s newest innovation continues with the release of the new Trauma Response™.


From the all-new weight block/core system, comprised of five different densities to an all-new particle 3-color coverstock, the Response offers an unprecedented ball reaction.


What are we talking here? We are talking HOOK! And when Storm talks, bowlers listen.

Benefits:

Low Radius of Gyration with built in Core Mass Bias for fast revving mid-lane, strong continuous backend, precise fine-tuning layout options and supreme hitting power.

CRMâ„¢ Particle Technology is comprised of an exact mixture of select sizes of particles making the coverstock less sensitive to oil, creating a more Responsive ball with unparalleled hook!

Increases the ability to read the motion of the ball throughout the entire lane - A big advantage when reading the ball motion!


Features:

Vertical Dual Density Twin Cylinder Weight Block / Flip Block / Differential Block / Ceramic integrated Core

PRO-Thane MTâ„¢ Plus w/ Co-Polymeric Reaction Mixtureâ„¢ Particle Technology Coverstock

3-Color Coverstock


--Technical Specs.

Coverstock: PRO-Thaneâ„¢ MTâ„¢ Plus with Co-polymeric Reaction Mixture

Weight Block: Internal Motion Control Core Technologyâ„¢

Ball Color: Violet/Lime/Auburn 3-Color Coverstock

Ball Finish: 600-grit matte

Logos: Trauma Response, Storm, Flying "S"

Gyration: 2.514 (Low)

Differential: .0492 (High)

Durometer: 76-78 Rex D-scale

Track Flare: High (7” plus)
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cobblestone300

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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2002, 12:14:52 PM »
15 pounds
pin above ring 5-3/4" from PAP
Mass Bias in the stong position
Side hole

Threw this hook beast on medium and fresh shot(somewhat a sportshot).  The Response isnt that bad on the medium condition, just had to move outside and swing the ball quite a bit.  Still produced decent scores.  You definitely NEED head oil for this ball to have any control on the backend.  It is forgiving if you miss your mark.  Compared to the first Trauma, it hooks about 10 boards more or so, so watch out.  For those who want something for oil this ball is a good pick.  Even with a moderate polish as I had applied, this ball still hooks a lot.  I give the Response a 9 out of 10.  Another good ball from my favorite company, Storm.
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Dan_Knight

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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2002, 09:58:52 PM »
I was hesitant to buy another Storm particle ball after the sub par performance from my X-it, but I am very glad that Joe Cerar of Bowlers Pro Shop here in Milwaukee talked me into purchasing the Response.  

After some discussion, we agreed to go with the following drill pattern:
Pin Placement: 4 inches from my PAP, 1 3/4 inches above my ring finger, and 2 inches off of the VAL.
Mass Bias: 2 1/4 inches from my VAL in the strong position

I was able to test the ball on a sport pattern where the lanes are oiled to 34 feet and buffed to 40.  The pattern has 50 units of oil in the middle with 28 units of oil on the outside.  I started out with the same foot position and mark I use with my Trauma ER or my Ebonite Savage.  My first four shots went through the nose or crossed over.  After making several moves left with feet and my mark I was able to get lined up.  

The Response got through the heads with relative ease and began a nice read of the mid-lane.  After revving up in the mid-lane, the Response made a strong continuous move into the pocket and just blew the rack apart.  The mid-lane read was exceptionally nice because it did not jump at the sign of dry and the move towards the pocket was strong, but very controllable.

The ball played well from the 12th board to the 22nd board.  All were swing shots.  I tried a down and in shot from the outside and the ball just took off and completely missed the head pin.  We were pleasantly surprised with the length and very surprised at how much energy the Response still had at the pocket.  I never came close to having the ball rollout.

Storm has a real winner here.  This is the hardest hitting particle ball that I have ever thrown.  I would highly recommend this ball for heavy or long oil patterns.

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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2002, 09:35:08 PM »
Drilled the Response preety much over the label with the pin under my ring finger. Pin out about 2 inches. Box surface. No extra hole.
House condition is pretty standard 10-10, 40 feet.
Definetely not enough head oil for this monster. Ball checked up at the arrows and bled off way to much energy. Instantly got into a very heavy roll and only would move 5-6 boards on the backends. Even so I still managed to carry very well shooting 223 first game out with the ball good for 7 frames before it was really time to bag it. This thing needs oil and LOTS of it and thats what I got it for, the heavy soup 3 nches thick. Unfortunately, around here head oil is a foreign language. Curse those ancient wick type oil machines. Good ball for the right condition, smells good too!
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Richard M Maloney

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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #19 on: March 26, 2002, 02:12:38 PM »
HI JUST TO ADD TO MY PREVIOUS REVIEW FROMA FEW WEEKS AGO I SHINED THE RESPONSE UP AND IT CREATED THE BALL TO PICK UP AN EARLIER ROLLA ND STILL HAVE A LOT OF BACK END. I USED TI ON A FRESH HOUSE SHOT AND I SHOT 300 BUT STILL WAS ONLY ABLE TO USE IT FOR ONE GAME. BUT I STILL ENJOY THIS BALL AND IT IS A GREAT BALL.
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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2002, 10:44:30 PM »
I recently purchased this ball and the ball is 15-pounds with a 2-inch pin.

I wanted this ball for heavy oil conditions and all I can say is WOW

This is a perfect ball for your heavy oil problems you face. This ball has a great heavy roll and you can keep bowling with this ball but, you can't be afraid to move on the aproach. I only plan to use this ball for heavy conditions but storm has done it again with this ball. I will up date you after this weekends tournaments (two of them)

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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #21 on: March 29, 2002, 03:18:35 PM »
Okay I know I like the Recovery it has probably won me over due to its overall versatility.  However, if you want a ball that hooks.  AND I MEAN SERIOUSLY HOOK.  THIS IS THE BALL.  I borrowed my friends who is right handed.  I am a lefty so but I usually dont try to through a ball very deep usually the deepest I have gotten is maybe fifeteen to two.  But if you want to know this ball will hook.  I was on the same pattern, fresh oil just like my other equipment.  However I stood all the way left on heavy oil let it go and it came back.  TRUST ME THIS BALL ROCKS AND CAN HOOK EVEN IF YOU DONT HAVE ANY TYPE OF TURN ON THE BALL.  Only down side you need tons of oil for this to get down the lane.  But man it works.  Trust me.
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Dwight Albrecht

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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #22 on: March 31, 2002, 12:20:11 PM »
Hello Readers,

Storm Continues to make huge strides with this latest Trauma, the Trauma Response. This Purple/Green/Tan ball has a "soft" grape scent to it with a sanded particle load of 6%. It comes factory sanded at 600 grit and is impressive that this ball retains it's dullness and rough feel after a cleaning. Most heavy particle ball smoothin out quickly. This one does not.

The weight block is a 5 density core that is a Medium to Low RG at 2.514 and a Medium to High Differential of .0492. This combination should allow still clean fronts and strong mid lane, which is exactly what this ball does.

I drilled my response pin out and placed the pin 3 3/4" from my axis and put the mc2 at a 75 degree angle. I used this ball on my league shot at AMF Bowlero and at the ABC Tournament in Billings Montana.

Bowl houses were the AMF HPL Synthenic panels. On both shots the ball read the oil in the heads well and never hooked early for such a big hooking ball. It gave me 5 boards more hook than my Faball Truck. It hooked well in the midlane and gave me a strong arc toward the pocket. The carry is OK, not great but OK. I found myself having to be letter perfect to strike, left a few light 7's and 10's. I bowled all 9 games in Billings using this ball from the gutter and shot a 1906. If I did not have this ball I would have been screwed. The lanes were very tough and flat oiled and the response allowed me to overpower the oily outsides.

If you have a hard time with oily lanes this ball is for you. I have not yet found a ball that is this sanded out of the box and still clears the fronts so well. It gave me confidence that I could get to the pocket with this ball, even on the tough lanes fo billings, just think what it could do on your house shot.

Congrats to Storm, that right now is pushing all the right buttons. Great Job.

Thanks for reading this review and best of Luck to you.

Dwight




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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #23 on: April 02, 2002, 07:12:12 PM »
Just a quick update of my Response. I was able to use this ball only three times so far and have shot 660, 676, and 733 w/ a 300 last night. Awesome ball!
It just does not jump of the dry, just a big smooth arcing hook that doesn't stop. I must have had 5 boards area last night were my Super Power was only giving me a couple. I can't say enough about this ball, the best I've had in a while.
Just to recap the layout: basic "over the label drill", cg in my palm, pin under my ring finger, mc2 at a 5:30 location off the thumb hole, no extra hole, box finish. We purposly drilled it weak to clear the heads easier, still if there is not enough head oil you will notice the ball checking up at the arrows.
I give it a BIG 10!!!
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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #24 on: April 07, 2002, 08:50:53 PM »
I have this ball drilled with the most aggresive layout.  Let's put it this way:  If I was standing on lane #2 and rolled it, I'd strike on lane #7!  Seriously though, I went to a heavily-oiled alley (45 ft. thick all the way down in a Christmas-tree pattern).  I stood 7 boards right of center (I'm a lefty) and targeted the 5th dot on the foul-line to lay it on the 4th arrow.  Talk about a "NICE" smooth roll!  I was hitting the pocket like a mad man!  I left a few 9 pins (ugh!), but managed to throw a 666 series first time out.  I went to another alley with medium oil to 33 ft and buffed to 45 ft.  Here I threw it a little harder (around 18 mph) but layed it right on the 3rd arrow standing 5 boards right of center...got consistant pocket hits with the exception of one time (my fault...over-rolled it ack!).  I bowled 4 games for an 803 series.  Yes, I am very pleased with this ball!  I have to give it moer speed on medium lanes, but for the heavy oil...just beautiful!
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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #25 on: April 10, 2002, 11:18:23 AM »
I have had this ball for about one month now and I think it is great. It is drilled 4 1/2 x 4, pin over the ring finger, mc2 on the VAL. I thought this would be a ball I would rarely use because of how strong it is. I was wrong. The ball is incredibly strong, but I can play alot of conditions with it. I throw the ball about 18mph and have 405 rpm. If there is any oil in the heads I can play with it. The deeper I get on the lane the better it seems to carry. After 30 games I resurfaced it and polished it with some Tour Shine. I was worried it might make the ball a little too flippy, but this is not the case. It added about a foot in length and stills has the strong, heavy arc. Over all an excellent ball for my game, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something that hooks.
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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #26 on: April 23, 2002, 02:14:54 AM »
This is only my 2nd ball purchase in the last 7-8 years or so.  I like this ball a lot.  The only adjustment I've had to make in my game is where I stand on the approach.  I'm a lefty (also a 'no-thumber'), and I normally stand about the 4th dot, and play out to the 1st or 2nd dot, depending on lane conditions.  With the response, I have to stand at the right most dot, and play to the 1st dot or beyond, if I miss inside, I go brooklyn or go right through the nose.  This ball definitely does not like a dry lane.
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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #27 on: May 08, 2002, 09:03:37 AM »
I have owned this ball for about 4 weeks and absolutely love it.  My typical shot is a down-and-in approach, standing on 16 and throwing out to 5 with medium revs and above average speed.  With my Trauma Response I am standing between 21 and 25 depending on the lane conditions and have found that I can lay the ball almost anywhere between the 2 and 8 board and give the ball a perfect angle to the pocket.  It is the strongest hooking ball I have owned, succeeding my Track Champ which I still love.  In the past 2 weeks I shot 728 and 687 with the Trauma and just love this ball.  The only thing it requires is head oil.  If the backends are dry it will hook too severely and leave backrow pins and produce washouts.  As long as there is oil I throw the Trauma, but when the lanes dry out I go to my Champ, Sledge Hammer or Speed Zone.

I think the Trauma Response is a must have for any serious bowler wanting a ball that will cut through oil and definitely a necessity for tournaments.  This is my first Storm ball but I think there will be more in my future.
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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #28 on: May 08, 2002, 11:32:17 AM »
This is an update on the Trauma Response since my last update.

I've used this ball on my Wednesday league, which is heavy oiled condition,and here's the update.

I've been using this ball only on heavy oil condition (that's what I needed this ball for)and I'm currently averaging 224 with this ball and my last two series were 730 and 701, could have been a higher series but,I just didn't make the adjustment quick enough.

But overall this is a great ball for your heavy oil problem or your just need that certain ball in your tournament bag.

A quick note for the beginner bowler, This is a very strong rolling ball, if you bowl in heavy oil this ball is great for that, if you bowl on medium oil, be ready to move to a deep inside line and swing the shot. If not you will be very confused with this ball.

If you have any questions please email me.

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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #29 on: May 08, 2002, 01:32:03 PM »
I just did not get a good reaction with this ball.   I had it dull initially, expecting this ball to take off, but was quickly discouraged.  I eventually had it shined up hoping to get a better response but again, it was inconsistent for me.  I have had great success with Storm balls in the past but this one clearly fell short of my expectations.  I would recommend other "boomer" balls if you're in the market for one.
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Re: Trauma Response
« Reply #30 on: June 13, 2002, 01:44:02 PM »
Well this being my first review on this site. Here goes! This ball has all the potential that is listed on the STORM web site. I had it drilled very carefully by a great mechanic Mr.Gary Damon of Starlite Lanes in Reno NV. I used it in a local scratch tournament that put me overall fifth place. But just recently I bowled my first 300 game in our summer league.I used this ball and I watched how the ball reacted to the lanes. It reacted the same every time I threw it all through the first game and up to the sixth frame in the secound game. At that time the lanes were getting dry and I put it away and broke out my Danger Zone 400 polished to 1500. Finished a stubborn game. I am really thinking about getting a Storm Recovery to go with the Response and just use these two balls. I have been bowling for more then 15 years now and have not ever had a ball this good work for me. Well that has changed and I am convinced that this ball will be first out of the bag and hopefully last put away.
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