Author Topic: Trauma (Read 30313 times)

admin · « **on:** December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »

The Trauma's(tm) new innovative design features an extremely dense twin
cylinder weight block enclosed by a vertical dual density core. This new
multi-density core is made with a combination of mineral and ceramic
materials for increased strength, hardness and hitting power. By changing
the densities of the external core from side to side and matching it to the
twin cylinder weight block, the mass bias has shifted toward the outside of
the ball. This modification magnifies the significance of the Core Mass Bias
(CMB) for an increased range of angles and ball reaction through various pin
and CMB placements. On the outside of the Trauma is the finest reactive
material available today, ACCU-Tread(tm). ACCU-Tread cuts through oil for
constant reliability shot after shot producing the strongest move through
the pins of any ball available today. The specifications are: Cover stock:
ACCU-Tread(tm) Pearl Reactive; Factory Finish: 1500-grit Polished; Color:
Amethyst/Sapphire/Pewter; Hardness: 76-78 Rex D-scale; Weight Block: Single
Density Barbell encompassed by Inertial Guidance(tm) Core; Radius of
Gyration: 2.50 (Low); Differential: .060 (High); Flare Potential: High (6"
plus); Hook Potential: 19.5+/16.5 (Dull/Shiny); Length: 6 on a scale of
1-10; Backend: 10+ on a scale of 1-10: Recommended Lane Condition:
Medium-Heavy Oil; Fragrance: Cinnamon

Jeff Mop · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2001, 09:12:13 PM »

Drilled this ball with the pin above my fingers with the CG kicked out about an inch and a half (5 7/8" by 4 1/4"). Mass bias is in strong position.

Ball gets down the lane very well. Granted the lanes I bowled on are decently walled (what house isn't nowadays?), but it is much too strong a ball for me to use when I'm playing outside. The ball flips too hard and is a 9-pin waiting to happen. That said, once the right dried up a little bit and I could move inside into my comfort zone (between 3rd and 5th arrows), the Trauma is unstoppable. The hard flip kicks out practically all the corners I thought I'd leave. It might be a bit skiddish on a heavily oil lane, but I don't think that's what it was desinged for anyway. This is definitely a "move inside and have all the room you need" ball. Once the right dried up, I had virtually unlimited swing area. Granted, like I said the lanes were walled, but you could see the ball had plenty of energy left and didn't lose any of it coming off the dry.

A good creation by Storm...I'm looking forward to their next release.

Bradley Hay · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2001, 01:43:29 PM »

Ode to the Trauma - the hardest hitting reactive ball on the planet.

This particular piece of equipment is drilled as follows:
Pin - 12 o'clock 1" above fingers (4 1/2" pin out)
CG - on midline (i didn't wanna put it below 'cause i didn't want the earlier roll)
MB - 2" right of center line
weighthole on axis (kept positive 'cause i didn't want the early roll)

All I can say is WOW!!! Length, extreme backend on any lane condition.. With the 2000 grit polish out of the box, this ball still has backend galore. And the energy stored up because of that is the most incredible action of pins I've ever seen.

Lane conditions tried w/ this ball are varied.. long oil/backend.. long oil/no backend (and still hits w/ force).. short oil/carry down..

If the lanes are extremely dry then there is no reason to struggle w/ this ball unless you have a different layout which I've seen will still get down the lane w/ ease, just not w/ the layout I have on my ball.. Control layouts will still get the ball down the lane on dry/dry and make a mess of pins

Well, that's my story of the greatest reactive ball in history. lol

D-Kyanite-D · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2001, 08:46:39 PM »

Please refer to my profile for reference of posting.
The Trauma is indeed what everyone says it is. The ball goes nice and long, no problem through the heads. The ball is drilled with pin above ring finger with CG offset about an inch(drilled for a nice long hockey stick shape of trajectory). With a league shot of 32 feet of oil 7 to 7, this ball was able to get down the lane with ease. 710 series for the night. The balls backend is quite impressive as well. The ball snaps and really turns with power on the backend. I was playing 13 and swinging to about 7,all night long and finally had to move right approximately halfway through the third game.
One thing to watch out for when using this ball is heavy oil.... the coverstock will not let this ball catch if the lanes are flooded..... This ball is ideal when a first shift bowler encounters some carrydown.
Nothing really profound on this review. This ball is just another solid ball from the good folks at storm.
I would have rate this ball similar to the eraser, 9.25 - 9.50, they both possess a simiar type of reaction. The Trauma, though, is a better choice when medium oil to oily(not heavy oil), is present.
Someone please view my other postings for points.

DLJ · « **Reply #19 on:** May 07, 2001, 10:14:26 AM »

Trauma by storm

Bowler style: Cranker (high Rev, med ball speed)
Lane condition: 35 ft oil buffed backend (single oiling)
Ball drilled: 5" from PAP
Pin: 3" pinout
Rating: 8/10

Because of the light oil condition, most of my balls are drilled for length and more controllable back end.

On fresh oil, the trauma produces good length and breaks hard near the backend. when conditions start to dry up, i find that i can still get good length out of the ball by altering ball speed. It is not a type of ball that hooks like mad and i like the control it gives.

It hits the pins with great aggression and power. I would like to compare this ball with the Brunswick Command Zone. Very controllable with good backend hook.

To get better reaction out of the ball, i recently polished it to 2500 grit and it was perfect. Overall, this ball is suitable for most playing styles as well as lane conditions. If the lanes do dry up, i switch to my eraser.

dreamer · « **Reply #20 on:** May 08, 2001, 09:44:29 PM »

I just drilled up a trauma for a bowler that has very fast ball speed, low track and always plays 15 to 20. oil pattern, heavy wall at 11, buffed to 40 feet. Like all bowlers he wanted the ball to hook more. I drilled the ball with drilling number 2, with the MC2 2 inches past the PAL. Ended with zero finger and 1/2 oz side after deep fingers and weight hole. pin next to the ring finger. THIS BALL STARTS ROLLING MID LANE AND DOES NOT STOP. instead of five board swing now has 15 board swing.the guy cant throw it hard enough, and the ball hits very very hard. A very nice ball from storm. mike anderson

Jonman300 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 28, 2001, 09:19:40 PM »

I may be only a 12 year old but i know alot about about bowling. Now th trauma has to be the best ball i have now. When i recieved my trauma the first game i bowled with it was a 258 but this isn't the highst game i'v bowled in my life but it does me alot of good on med-oil to heavy-oil. I just finished one of the biggest tornements all year it was3 days long i finished 11th place out of 94 people and i was one of the youngest bowlers out there . I walked in the house with a 161 ave. I think the trauma is a great ball and i recomend this ball to a storm collector or a person who wants to win.
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storm bowler
Jon Snyder

Dan_Knight · « **Reply #22 on:** May 28, 2001, 11:02:00 PM »

I had my Trauma drilled with a 5 by 4 layout, pin above the fingers, with the mass bias in the strong position. This is a great core/coverstock combination. It gets through the heads with ease and recovers very strong on the back end. Depending on the back ends, it can exhibit a controllable skid/flip or it can exhibit a strong hook.

I have been able to play anywhere from 2nd to 4th arrow with this ball and it always has enough energy to kick out the 10 pin. The coverstock did not show any signs of being skittish when used inside in the oil. It starts to rev up in the mid lane, but does not make it's strong move until it finds dry boards.

Due to it's length, the entry angle to the pocket is significant and the carry is the best of any ball I own (Ti Messenger, Rock Star, Parker Bohn). On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give this ball a 9.75.

Special thanks to Joe Cerar of Bowlers Pro Shop in Milwaukee for the 5x4 layout and drilling. Thank you for reading my review.

Dan

drillwizard · « **Reply #23 on:** June 22, 2001, 12:36:37 AM »

Drilled 4 x 4 stack
weight hole on Pap

Not the biggest snapper Ive seen
but very angular backend

Not for oilier lanes will not cut through in
box finish.

Nice solid ball good length good backend on house
10-10 conditions

Put it away on oil or maybe try knock the polish
off.

Vic Santos · « **Reply #24 on:** June 24, 2001, 03:42:38 PM »

Just recently owned a Storm Trauma (2" pin placement) and had used twice on a medium-oil lanes. I'm a bowler who really loves to see balls that hooks a lot and very excited seeing that ball hit the pocket. If you are looking for a pearlized ball that hooks a lot, then go for the Storm Trauma. Congrats to Storm for this "powerful" ball (not to mention its beauty and scent).

bowlingjester · « **Reply #25 on:** June 27, 2001, 09:10:38 PM »

There's one main thing about this ball VERSATILITY!!! big hook, small hook, light oil, heavy oil, skid/snap arc,out and in or straight up and in

i rat this ball a 100 on a scale of 1 to 10 and i didn't accidently hit 0 one too many times

Mongo · « **Reply #26 on:** July 06, 2001, 11:05:19 AM »

mmmm.....cinnamon

Drilled for customer.

Righty, tweener with speed.

Specs: 2" pin
3 oz. TW

Looking for strong ball with some big backends. Drilled up the Trauma with the CG down towards the thumb (1/2 oz. thumb weight), pin under the ring finger (4" from PAP) , and the MC2 under the thumb. Customer held the state average record a couple of years ago, so I knew that I would get a good read from the ball.

Anyway......we were looking for a ball that would recover from the end of the earth if needed...we found it.

I can't remember the last time I saw this much skid/flip. The Trauma is incredible. Bowled on both a house shot and a slick sport shot and this ball kept coming. If there are backends anywhere in the area, the Trauma will make a move.
WARNING: this ball must match up with the condition, it's not something I would recommend as a benchmark. On the slicker conditions, it will definitely skate past the break point.

This ball is perfect for the crankers on medium/medium oily conditions where they have to get deep on fresher conditions with backends. It will also benefit strokers when they have to get on the other side of the fourth arrow. Don't know if the straight guys would like it much except playing out and needing some extra pop. Good condition ball, could help fill gaps for tournament players.

Arnel · « **Reply #27 on:** July 09, 2001, 10:51:57 PM »

Ball specs: 16lbs, 1.88 top wt., pin at 2".
Pin placed at 1.5" (center to center) at the right side of the ring finger.
c.g. is placed at 1" from grip center line. (for length).
mc2 is located at the 5:30 position of the thumb hole, about 1 1/8" (center to center) distance. ( for greater overall hook )

This is my first Storm ball and I'm very happy with it. The first thing I noticed when I first threw it was that the RECOVERY of this ball is the best that I've seen so far. As soon as it hits the dry part of the lanes, it FLIPS big time! It rivals my Contact Zone pro when it comes to hooking and pin action but the Trauma has a more defined breakpoint. Oh yeah, I guess I have to mention that I kept this ball in its box condition. I haven't changed the surface yet. I don't see reason for it. =) The lanes I play on is wood, with medium oil on 1 center and wood, heavy (more like soaked) on the other. The balls reaction on both surface is the same for me. I just have to move 5 boards inside when I'm in the heavy oil lanes. Hooking and pin action stays the same.

If it would help, I'm an average speed cranker with medium revs. Hook style has always been hockey-stick shape. I never figured out how to hook it in an arcing manner but hey, no regrets.

'Till next time, GOOD BOWLING EVERYONE!!!!

janzik · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2001, 05:33:43 PM »

Just got the ball this past Wednesday. Pls forgive my drilling description

Pin right over the ring finger at 1 O'clock, CG between the fingers and thumb at about 3 O clock (sorry, dont know the exact distance), weight hole (not sure exact location). Ball snaps nicely on the back end. I was afraid of it not coming back, but it hits amazing. Very forgiving if I hit high or light on the pocket. I throw about 15-17mph, medium(?) revs and I couldnt be happier with the ball. 10/10

CGproshop-Sean · « **Reply #29 on:** October 21, 2001, 12:59:00 AM »

I needed a mid oil ball and got a good one. Drilled it leverage with a small weight hole. Had a little trouble at first with the surface, the box shine made it skid way too far, but after hitting with 1000, it worked great. Good recovery when sending it out, and good hold for those frequent tug shots. I have been partial to Storm ever since the Pearl Thunder Road and they have made another great ball that anyone can benefit from.

jonh · « **Reply #30 on:** November 03, 2001, 08:54:51 PM »

Just had this ball drilled for length. Out of the box finish....tried it on a broken down medium-dry shot. This ball gets very good length and when it decides to turn the corner it has no breaks. I found I could feather it straight up second arrow or swing it wide and it always came back hard. I have never thrown a ball that cleared the heads so well and still made such a strong turn. It will cover boards if you need it to. This is a really impressive ball. If you are good with changing speed and release positions this ball is consistent enough to handle a variety of shots. I am very pleased!!

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