Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Coverstock: Reactive Pearl
Core: 2-piece Asymmeterical
RG: 2.53
Differential: 0.058
Factory finish: Polished
Weights: 14 thru 16lbs
Post by: Bob Hanson on November 27, 2002, 11:26:57 AM
While I hesitate to call the X Factor a pure skid snap ball, it certainly has some of the look of the Bolt, Wrath, and Trauma that preceded it. It revs great, is clean through the heads, and makes a strong but not totally out of control move off the dry.
Post by: CaughtbySTORM on November 27, 2002, 12:28:28 PM
As far as styles, it will give a low rev low speed player the extra hook to get the ball into the pocket. For a stroker, like I am, it makes playing virtually any line possible, it can truly play just about any line you want it to, if the line is there to begin with. Crankers will love this ball, it's got the pin shredding rack decimating power to send all ten into the pit. I very rarely go light with this ball, just on oilier patterns. Overall, it's a definite 10. Hits like a Buzzsaw (dare I say it) and for those of you familiar with Storm, it rolls differently than most other Storm balls I've seen.
First night out with it practicing I shot 290-770 on a semi difficult oilier condition. Couple days later, I shot 280 on a totally different condition, about the same level of difficulty but a bit drier with decent backends. If you have any backend at all, this ball will find it. This last Saturday in league I shot 279-724, and I had the last 11 in the 279 (4-6-7 first frame, adjustment, 11 out). I can see how it benefited Randy Pederson, as long as you're on normal league conditions or even a Sport Shot, this is going to be the ball to go to. Excellent ball, my favorite.
Post by: BowlGuru on November 27, 2002, 09:16:48 PM
We hosted the first Rolling Thunder Tour this last weekend. For those of you who haven't heard of it,If there's a chance that it comes to your town....
Sign up quickly and expierence all that there is too offer.
Where else can you have a ball custom fit for your hand,Have a Dartfish 11 step
break down of your game,And be able to roll your new X-Factor and test ride it.
We had 2 weeks for promotion signing bowlers up for the weekend,After 4 days we had each location filled and had to turn bowlers away...
My review on this ball will be based off drilling for many different types of players who utilize just about every release there is,Keeping that THIS ball can be used by ANYONE. Just about any layout works as long as you keep in mind the surface (low-friction pearl) a very powerful core (Strong Y spin) in the back of your mind,There should be a happy owner 100% of the time.
Keep in mind,This cannot be compaired to any other ball that Storm has ever released,So for those of you who may have stayed away because of past dislikes,You will love this one!... Pure Raw Power at it's best!
Congrats Storm!
Another j o b well done! Herb of Somoff-Proshops!
Post by: Doug Sterner on November 27, 2002, 11:19:37 PM
Ball Specs...
Predrill top weight...3.36
Pin distance: 3-1/4"
Drill pattern: 4" pin to PAP, RAD at lower left edge of thumbhole
Weighthole: 3/4" x 2" 2" below PAP on PAL
This was not my first choice for drill pattern but the CG was kicked out of line far enough that this was the only drill I could get in the ballpark with and not end up with 2-1/2 oz of finger weight.
Lane conditions:
Shot 1....after junior leagues, spotty
Shot 2....after womens' league, nice shot but dry track area
Shot 3....SPORT type pattern, 39 feet, slight crown, outside of 8 is no man's land
The ball didn't do much on shot 1. The hit was failry weak and it did not impress me much at all. There looked to be significant carrydown and toasted heads.
Shot 2 was better. I was able to play up the boards and let the ball filp into the pocket. Managed 2 decent games with a 5 bagger in each game
Shot 3...I almost didn't try it on this shot. I have been using Vicious and CorePower HRG the last few weeks wioth success and was not sure if the X would work on this pattern. I saw the owner was using his in practice so I tried mine too. The ball worked great!!! I had to be quite precise with speed and accurate with my mark and the ball was a killer. Very playable shot...stand 22 throw 14 to 10. Not a big swing but I had room light and heavy to carry. As the oil moved the X allowed me to move slightly (a board at a time) and I never did have to make a big jump. My Vicious and HRG required large moves to get into the oil again. The X helped me to my high SPORT series of a 579 (201, 202, 176). If I could only make spares :-)
Overall this is a great ball and I cannot wait for Storm to release a solid reactive version of this ball. We know it is coming right?? :-) (PS....all of you Storm reps reading this....MAKE IT HAPPEN !!!!! I was right about the Erase It and I am right about this!!!!).
I am very impressed with the X-Factor and can reccommend it to most customers in my center that have a solid game.
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
www.dougsproshop.net
Post by: stormy311 on December 02, 2002, 08:26:39 PM
I have good spead 17-18 mph
Average to above average revs
And average between 210 and 215
I give the ball an 11 out of 10!!
Post by: clutch on December 04, 2002, 07:04:40 AM
Speed is very important to this ball but it allows you to be versatile. What does this mean? Well, I could move inside and throw the oil line and slow the ball speed a bit and she'd still come back strong and hit the hole. Or I could move outside and play down and in with more speed and she'd go longer and have a little tamer backed and spank the hole.
Overall I am very pleased with this ball. I had 18 stikes in a row with it and my first and only set so far I had one count of 7 and everything else was 9 count or strikes.
I hope this helps someone. Basically the ball is an Eraser with a stronger backend.
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Something new is on the horizon.
Post by: medang on December 05, 2002, 08:45:45 AM
On this condition i can not use the eraser as it is to much ball with my high ball speed and power release. As others have stated on here the X Factor is very speed sensitive. With my high ball speed and revs the X-factor didn't come close to the reaction of my eraser. So like the trauma this ball is not for me and my game.
Had another bowler with lower ball speed and less revs test this ball and it worked great for him. Had more power than his eraser with his release and style.
Looks like he will get this ball.
If you like the trauma you will love the X-factor. If you didn't care for the trauma then you probably wont care for this ball either.
As i said this ball is not for me but for the other tester the ball worked great and he carried very well. He gives it a big thumbs up.
Post by: BowlPro on December 05, 2002, 09:46:42 AM
This ball has been out for a couple of weeks now and we have already put about two dozen on the lanes! I will get to the point on this one!
a Pearlized Reactive ball that provides great control and hook!
Hitting Power is Good to the point that it is useable, but NOT as good as we have seen from other Storm balls! I felt the ball in my hands just did not have the same punch as my other storm balls! But those of you who can put more hand into this ball, will get more out of it! Corner Pins were laughing abit at this one for us but we still believe that this ball will have its right condition.
This ball seems to be at its best on Medium oil lane conditions! As the lanes break down, this ball actually gets stronger! Corner pins stopped showing up!
and the hit and carry was much better.
We are pleased with this ball to the point that we are recommending it to our Proshop Customers, and we have already had several reports of great scores with this ball! I believe that many bowlers will find a place for this one in there bags. This ball is very driller friendly, so go ahead and use your favorite drilling pattern and take it to the lanes and enjoy!
BowlPro
www.discount-proshop.com
Post by: BaseDogg on December 05, 2002, 02:58:14 PM
Thanks to the useful reviews of the X-Factor I chose it over the Icon 2 and Reaction Rev from Columbia. I was looking for a ball to take care of business better in oil, so we sanded it to a 500 grit and it made all the difference in the world.
Lanes laid out heavy oil 40ft, with the factory polish the ball didnt do much of anything, had to slow it down(see profile for ball speed). Sanded the ball down to 500grit and it attacked the lanes like a champ. This ball carries incredibly well when it makes its move. However the move is not jerky and sudden, and reads very well through the midlane. I would imagine the same result would occur on med-dry lanes and a factory finish on the ball. The ball was drilled to move with a leverage setting. It does not move all that hard, but its perfect for the way I release the ball, as it takes out every pin no matter where in the pocket you are.
Extremely impressed...
X-Factor 8.5/10
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Post by: K_Korner on December 10, 2002, 07:58:47 AM
Vinny
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Post by: BowlGuru on December 10, 2002, 11:17:38 PM
I've kinda been holding back my exprience with my X-Factor til I've seen and have drilled enough of them...So here we go.
My personal axis 5-1/4 over & 1/4 up
My rev rate 350-400
Ball used #16 3.66 top
Pin-Out 3-1/2
RAD posistion INLINE
Layout with the PIN 3-1/2 from axis
RAD below my thumb 5 1/2" from my axis
Lane used 24' guardian/last part wood in very worn condition
First time I used this for league,With fresh pattern-I thought I was going to be in heaven with the reaction I was seeing.Slowly as night night went on-So did the backend reaction. So tonight,Thinking planning ahead I would go ahead and give the surface a nice scuff (haus machine using the grey pad) and take it out after the first shift had bowled. LOVELY! I think what I had missed was the quick change in the lane pattern (carrydown) and the MIDLANE...Now it has exactly enough surface too match up. Very powerfull core,And just the right ball surface. As Steve K (storm-tech had noted) the surface of the X-factor can easily be changed too match with each bowler and key on the lane condition used on. The combination of true power from the core and the abililty of the coverstock will make this and nicely balanced performer...
Nice job Storm,You have the right combo between POWER and BEAUTY!
I'll give it 10 since Storm has been gracious enough too take the time
here lately helping bowlers out!
Herb@SomoffProshops aka Bowlguru
Post by: BowlersAidProShop-Randy on December 11, 2002, 01:14:50 AM
Pin 4.5" from PAP
RAD in strong position
small hole below midline even with thumb
I haven't had a chance to throw this ball very much. However I have to go ahead and post a review....WOW. I have not been this impressed by a ball out of the box in a long time. Everyone and their brother in the area where I live (Atlanta GA) has drilled one of these so I figured I'd be a sheep and follow.
Very impressive breakpoint move. It reminds me of the Too Hot the way it keeps coming around the breakpoint...just quite a bit earlier....and more of it. I can not get over how smooth the breakpoint is for how hard the ball comes around on the backend.
This truly is a great ball for anyone with hand that wants a ball to turn the corner in a controlled motion. Or for anyone lacking hand that wants a good skid/turn corner hard ball.
Truly a fine piece of work by Storm...well....like everything else. I hope everyone enjoys this ball as much as I will.
Post by: tankantc on December 11, 2002, 08:46:26 PM
I hate to be the dissenting opinion but here it is. Bought this last Friday and drilled it 4x4, based on drilling #2 with the RAD just right of the thumb in the A position.
This ball is a ten pin machine. I left 9 out of 20 ten pins the first two games in a tournament and switched to my Frenzy (Drilled with pin in the bridge) and left 5 for the last 4 games. League tonight, give it another chance, 9 ten pins in two games. Switch to Frenzy, 279. The Frenzy was intended for dry lanes but it rolls so strong that I can throw it on dry or oil, etc. I will put up a separate review for that ball. Also this is in a house I am averaging nearly 220 in one league and have been high average in the city in. I usually leave 2 or 3 10 pins per night here.
All in all I used to be a HUGE storm fan as I had my first two 300's and first 800 with Storm but they haven't put out any quality equipment in a while for me. This ball will be given another couple weeks but will most likely be sold as another loser for me.
BTW just for info I throw about 18-20 MPH with about 18-20 revs so I am by no means a cranker but not a fudge master either. Just my .02 but that is what this is for.
Post by: stormerjip on December 12, 2002, 09:23:35 AM
Post by: SL33PY on December 19, 2002, 12:33:22 AM
Rating 10/10
Post by: Billy Ray on December 19, 2002, 12:38:22 PM
Again just a suggestion.
Billy Ray
Post by: jrsbowl on December 24, 2002, 09:04:33 PM
Post by: Michael on December 26, 2002, 08:02:07 PM
Good Luck and Good Bowling,
Michael
Post by: pps-kyle on December 27, 2002, 08:27:00 AM
WOW! We just got a few of these balls in and have nothing but praise for them. I drilled my X-Factor 4x3, mass bias in a strong position, cg in thumb positive quadrant, pin above ring finger and wow! This ball is truly versitile, and performed well on synthetic lanes, wood lanes, medium oil, light oil (just watch out for burnt heads) pushdown, everything! I am amazed with this ball and thank Storm for another great bowling product.
On a side note we've drilled about 4 of these balls for customers already, and they too have been quite impressed with the X-Factor.
Kyle -- Premier Pro Shop
Post by: Chicago Bowlers Sho on December 30, 2002, 11:53:22 AM
I drilled the ball with the pin at 12 and the cg in the center of my grip. The rad ended up directly under my thumb. I had no complaints with the first set. 740 out of the box. The next 4 weeks went like. 675, 740, 674 and last week 725. The ball reads the lane surface cleanly. I could go straight with the ball. This how our league starts out. As the night goes on, I'll move my feet depending who played before us. Sometimes I'll need to move only a couple of boards, then some nights there might be a 15 to 20 board move. At either of the angles I'm playing, the ball hits hard. A GREAT ball from STORM.
Post by: Lane1fanatic on January 01, 2003, 05:18:27 PM
Post by: Storm On Three on January 01, 2003, 09:33:47 PM
Post by: mikecbowlz on January 02, 2003, 01:38:18 PM
So far, the ball has done exactly what it was laid out to do: It rolls very evenly and somewhat early, after it clears the heads, and its reaction is a mellow 'hook-set' kind of reaction, sort of like an original Danger Zone on a high dose of Prozac. VERY predictable and controllable, and usable until the lanes get so fried that the next step is urethane. With this layout, and in my aged and rotationally-challenged hand, it is NOT strong enough to start a league on fresh oil; it doesn't have the back-end or recovery for that. But with a stronger layout, and/or with a few (dozen) more revs, I have no doubt this coverstock would do very nicely for a starter ball on fresh oil; the cover is VERY strong, and the weight block compliments it very nicely. As to HIT and PIN-CARRY, the ball is exceptional. It can be played very direct, and it will hold beautifully; or I can move inside and swing it out and it will come back, but CONTROLLABLY. Corner pins are slapped out reliably and firmly. Until the lanes are extremely fried, there is no trace of over/under with it. When it's time to put it away, it obligingly starts leaving you 4-9's, which is a pretty clear message. Very forgiving, hard-hitting, versatile, and it smells like a Tootsie Roll. Who could ask for more?
OVERALL RATING: 8 out of 10.
Post by: David Lee Yskes on January 02, 2003, 10:27:32 PM
I have mine drilled with the Pin above the fingers, and Cg in a Positive pos. Its like a 4X 3-3/8 and it has 3.84 oz's of topweight too,,,, to get it down the lane farther, but it still hooks. I used it on my Saturday night league on 12-28-02, and the lane conditions are kinda crappy, cuz they oil the lanes for the junior leagues in the morning,, and then there is open bowling, all day,,, so there is a ton of carry down, but this ball still hooked like crazy. Now i used this ball on my monday league on a fresh shot, and well,, playing 5th arrow out to 10 was tough. I had to give it alot of speed and anything slow went left once it hit dry. Now i used it tonight 1-02-03, in a different house that puts down a lot more oil, and i started out going up 2nd arrow, and the shot started to burn out after a about a half game so i just kept on moving left, and by the end of the third game i was shooting inside of 3rd arrow out to 10, and crushing the pocket. i only shot 579, cuz i kept of leaving 4pins, and had a couple of shots that went high so i got several 7 counts, but besides that, i only left one tenpin, and one 9pin, all night, on pocketshots. So this ball does need plenty of oil, in the heads, and will hook when it hits dry. But the carry with this ball is great
Post by: deaub60 on January 03, 2003, 01:21:36 AM
Post by: BlueMage on January 03, 2003, 12:03:22 PM
I am averaging 191 at a house with med-light oil with some carrydown and all I can say is WOW. Right out of the box and onto the lanes fired a 646 standing 22 with my feet and throwing out to 13-15. This ball revs up and just destroys the pocket. I left 2 10's and 1 9 pin on pocket hits all night. Just a nice versatile ball that has backend that will not quit and the carry was outstanding. To top things off, I hardly had to move to keep the strike line I was playing from frame #1. Amazing.
I couldn't have been much happier with the performance of this ball. This is my first Storm ball and I will be looking for others in the future!
The assault on 200 continues...
Post by: 1 rookiestorm160 on January 03, 2003, 01:03:04 PM
Post by: ih8stupid10pins on January 03, 2003, 01:04:24 PM
X-Factor #1:
3.5-4" pin
Pin 4" from PAP, CG 3" from PAP/ slighlty above my grip center, weight hole on my PAP.
I'm using this ball on a standard 40' Top Hat, clean backend.
This ball goes long, starts to hook, and explodes when it grabs the dry backends. I'm able to play straight up 8 when they're fresh, and I can move as far inside as swinging 18-8 and this ball still finishes strong, very VERY few 10 pins. The only pin that poses a problem when the lanes break down is the 9 pin.
X-Factor #2
2-2.5" pin
This one's layed out to complement a Shock Trauma when the lanes get funky after a game or two. The pin is inside the Bridge, and the CG is directly under it, slightly kicked towards the PAP.
At first we tried it without a balance hole, but it's reaction was so strong that it was out-moving the Shock Trauma. I took it back to Mike D'Ambrosio(www.coachscornerproshop.com) and had a balance hole placed on the PAP for a little more flare/length out of it. This ball STILL wants to grab a little early, so we're going to have to polish it up a little.
Overall, this ball is very strong, yet very controllable. We're going to add a little polish to #2 to try and tone it down a little, so as it will serve as a better complement to the Shock Trauma.
Happy New Year!! Best of luck in the second half of this 2002-2003 Bowling Season!
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~Matt
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USAJOG Level I Certified Bowling Coach
Long Island, NY
"Nothing hits like a Hammer!"
Post by: Mr Straight Ball on January 07, 2003, 08:36:51 AM
Started with a 16lb 2oz; 2.90 Top
Pin is @ 12 under the fingers w/ the RAD under the thumb.
Straight up in plain english!
This is the piece the Storm throwers have been waiting for since the Fire Storm of 1995. It's the return of the big pearl!
This ball just needs some oil to guide it to the break point window. The only thing you need to do as a player is not help the ball, because if you do it will result in the shape of OVER/UNDER! Let the ball do it's job please.
In short this ball tells you where the oil ends and backends begins. I have used this ball on a 44 foot sport pattern as well as a 34 foot house shot. The ball adapts well to the playing field, oh yeah, this ball HITS!
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STAY
FF MY BL
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Post by: Los300 on January 12, 2003, 01:54:57 PM
Post by: David Lee Yskes on January 12, 2003, 11:23:09 PM
Anyways, i had a excellent reaction with this ball. shooting games of 229-264-233-217, in the 4 games of qualifying, and then shot 257-158, in match play, and the 158 game was pretty bad, cuz i had 3 straight splits on one lane. but anyways, besides that game.
Oh Another thing, if anyone says that this ball leaves too many TEN PINS, well they dont know what they are doing. IN 6 games with this ball, i left 1 TENPIN and that was the last shot of my 257 game. the only single pin leaves i left, besides the one tenpin was a couple 4 pins, one 7pin, and a couple other single pin leaves from either comming in light or high, But besides that this ball is GREAT!
Post by: phil on January 13, 2003, 12:14:40 AM
Post by: Hazardman on January 15, 2003, 01:56:14 PM
BTW, I am RH and have been throwing this ball standing on 23-25 (3-5 boards left of the center dot) and rolling the ball over 18-20 out to the 9-11 board and back to the pocket. This ball gives me a punch on the backend without the skid-snap breakpoint. It has very smooth arc/break that continues through the pindeck.
I used Storms Layout #1 on their RAD drilling instruction.
From what I have seen this ball can adapt to just about all styles. I have seen crankers, tweeners, strokers and the grip 'n rip have really good success with this ball. If you are wondering how it looks going down the lane, just watch the pros on Sunday, there seems to be 1 or 2 throwing one on there every week on the ESPN finals!
Post by: storm roller on January 15, 2003, 08:56:39 PM
Drill - Pin placement 4-1/4" from the PAP, with the RAD placed at the PAL. Basically this drill is made to combat its skid/snap reaction and give it a more controlled breakpoint.
Reaction - This ball reacts similar to the specs provided with the ball, but even though i gave it a more controlled drill, give it a fresh backend and this ball bites. It gets through the oil well on any condition (unless the heads are dead) and comes up harder than any heavy-oil ball storm have made. In Terms of its reaction on the lane, i reccommend this ball for medium to heavy conditions medium carrydown.
Hit - This is what is keeping this ball in my favorites list, while it does have some problems kicking out the ten-pin when playing deep, give it a bit of hand and a bit of speed and this baby sends the pins scattering, i haven't seen so many messengers in my life. Its main advantage in carry is light hits, i think this is produced by its angle into the pins when the ball has been put out into the oil.
I strongly reccommend this ball for players with consistent hand on the ball, as this ball can be a bit hard to read.
I give this ball a 9.5/10
Post by: spweener on January 17, 2003, 12:05:24 PM
Post by: ih8stupid10pins on January 17, 2003, 12:17:57 PM
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~Matt
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USAJOG Level I Certified Bowling Coach
Long Island, NY
"Nothing hits like a Hammer!"
Post by: Drillmn300 on January 17, 2003, 05:41:10 PM
Drill
Post by: SlapIt on January 19, 2003, 08:40:37 PM
P.S. The smell is also killer!!!
Thanks.
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Stanky Stankerson
Post by: Los300 on January 20, 2003, 10:09:44 PM
Post by: Kanazteck on January 23, 2003, 09:18:23 PM
Post by: buckeye on January 26, 2003, 08:33:29 AM
of mine ,I took this ball nib condition out to practice and realized real fast that this coverstock had to be tweaked ,I took it down with some quicksand ,to get rid of the skid.
The next time I used this ball was on a 45ft christmas tree pattern that is pretty challenging compared to the 40 foot pattern that most houses use.
I shot a 711 series with this ball ,all my spares was solid 10 pins.It is like most other balls that it hits too hard and will leave alot of corner pins ,This ball held the same line for the entire set ,very respectable.
I would recommend this ball but be prepared to adjust the coverstock.
the buckeye as mrs.teach says in third person and still bringing it.
Post by: Cbjdc on January 27, 2003, 09:27:44 AM
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Post by: Nobodysfriend123 on January 30, 2003, 07:05:20 PM
andrew
Post by: mmings on January 30, 2003, 11:21:35 PM
The ball specs
drilling - storm 1c
sanded to 600 grit - really reads the midlane
polished to 600 - helps get the ball out on the lane
backend - strong, smooth, and predictable
length - needs some oil in the pines or else its going to hook. I am looking for another ball in situation as this ball wasn't design for those conditions.
carry - 8 of 10 the 2 mistakes that you normally make might leave a ringing 10
Best ball out there. If there is one better for my game show me I will buy it right now. Remember this ball is a oil ball in that you need oil, don't let the pearlized cover full you
rating - 10
reminds me of the mass chaos. Recovery, control, power
Post by: tankantc on January 31, 2003, 10:37:47 PM
I will readily admit when I am wrong and well I am wrong. What I have found is that on the shot I play on this ball is very speed sensitive. If I throw it too hard it goes to long, comes back hard but hits like crap. When I have slowed it down what happens? In the last two weeks 3 279's a 765 and Wed night 290-258-256 = 804!!
I am back to loving Storm and can't wait for the next ball to come out! I can only throw this normally for the first game of league with the slower speed but for whatever reason it worked great all 3 games Wednesday. I had 18 in a row at one point and threw the first 7 my last two games! I think I will enjoy this ball now.
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Post by: scruffy weasel on February 06, 2003, 12:02:34 AM
my x-factor has a little over 200 games on it, 12 or so games after a mild resurface job. i'v left the cover at the factory polish and used neo-tac stuff (sandpaper and hook it) to tweak the ball reaction though hook-it doesnt seem to do much. maybe its the way the ball is drilled up, maybe its the cover, but i havnt got the same devastating backend door slam everyone seems to claim. i find this ball to be very speed and oil sensative, it skids on oil, and while the backend is there i find it a very smooth and controlled turn to the pocket, on fresh oil and on the ice i play down and in and the ball has a smooth shallow curve into the pocket sending pins scattering across the deck, as the night goes on the reaction gets better and better, smooth arcing and more backend. on drier spottier conditions the ball can get a little uncontrollable. as far as im concerned this is an excellent medium condition ball out of the box, but the cover isnt strong enough to start off on fresh oil unless you play down and in, and even then you have to be sharp with your accuracy because the ball wont hook much. im having an eraser drilled up for medium to med. light conditions and i plan on having the x-factor sanded down and perhaps adding a balance hole, i would like this to perform better on fresh oil, i like to play down and in but id like some more snap in the backend. overall the control with this ball is exceptional and the hitting power is simply amazing, this is a very versatile ball as i dont believe the cover is right for me yet i have been able to score easily with this ball, i have seen mostly power players using this ball with great success but i believe that in the hands of a smooth stroker this ball could be absolutely deadly. overall i am quite pleased with this ball, it is very smooth, even in the hands of the high speed high rev monsters and it offers many ways to get the ball to the pocket and hits with incredible force, its a great ball, ill probably pick up the duece and i may even add another x-factor eventually.
Post by: bowlman23 on February 07, 2003, 07:44:06 AM
Post by: TheGom on February 08, 2003, 07:31:49 PM
I use it on fresh first shift that has varied slightly in condition, and I also use it on a second shift with the first shift being mixed before me. I have been able to line up with this ball 85% of the time in these leagues. This is also the first ball that has helped me to learn when to put it up, or to take it out because of the way it rolls. It has won me a few $$$ lately and more than paid for it's self. I have had two games with it of 11 strikes, and one with 10 in the last 4 weeks. The ball HITS like crazy, carries most off center hits, and send BOY scouts not cub scouts flying. If it starts to leave the 10 pin, it tells me to make a change. It also get's a bit over/under and that helps me make a change too. Specs are 14.2 Lb 2.5 to 3 inch pin, 2.50 TW Drill pattern #1B with a small weight hole on the PAP I think. I have played it deep (for me) to up the boards throwing hard and it is awesome. Favorite line with it is 25 left foot, down at 18 over 12, out to 8..give or take a little. I clean it with hook it after every set, and apply some black magic before the second shift league for some extra length. I also have used Doc's Exilir with GREAT luck..thanks DOC.
If someone were to ask me what ball to buy for a basic league shot, the X Factor would be it based on pure performance and it's versatility. Best ball to date I have bought and I have tried 10 different ones.
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Post by: Riverkeeper on February 13, 2003, 07:53:20 AM
Post by: purduepaul on February 16, 2003, 02:42:30 PM
This ball hits harder than any ball I have ever owned from any other company, brunswick, columbia, ebonite....etc...I threw 256, 236,234 with this ball the second week I had it..Wow...I was amazed this ball carries a lot of crap. I highly recommend it if your pro shop can get one. Go Storm or go home. I am converted I will buy the next storm ball worth a darn ;-)
Post by: MWS on February 22, 2003, 10:47:44 AM
With my moderate speed, high rev rate, and normal track this ball (with a 5 1/2 x 5 layout) was more than I could have expected on the normal house shot I bowl on. It significantly out hit my Adrenaline, Spirit, and Angle Extra which were some of my better hitting balls! It almost seems like one has to exaggerate to do this ball justice. It is just that good. The core is strong and the cover is very consistent. I really can't complain about this ball in any area. Hope my review helps. Thanks Storm!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: David Lee Yskes on March 09, 2003, 11:30:50 PM
Post by: PacFu on March 10, 2003, 06:24:29 AM
). I couldn't believe the power this thing had. I had it drilled close to the #4 on the drill chart for this ball with an axis hole, which is really aggressive. I'm very happy with this ball, and you should be too, if you like to scramble your pins.
Post by: Michael on March 10, 2003, 08:00:56 PM
Good Luck and Good Bowling,
Michael
Post by: Sheriff66 on March 15, 2003, 09:16:47 AM
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Post by: Gravy on April 04, 2003, 08:07:22 PM
Reading previous reviews helped , other people had this problem with the X-factor. So before you pay $200+ for a ball, read the reviews, and if the ball doesn't quite roll well read the reviews. It could wake up a sleeping monster. I'm really glad I found this web site.
Post by: mumzie on April 04, 2003, 10:38:22 PM
On a fair amount of oil, the ball would go REAL long and straight, then come back at what looked to be MORE than a 90 degree angle. Way too strong for me in the normal league shots I see.
I had the pro shop knock the shine down a bit (haven't gotten my spinner yet...), and it tamed the ball down a lot - made it more even hooking, but it still hits really hard. Awesome ball.
Now - tonight, I had him shine it back up, because I think I'm gonna need it. Practiced with it some, and it is once again real aggressive on the back end. This ball is excellent. I really, really like it.
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Post by: dizzle247 on April 24, 2003, 12:54:53 PM
i have it drilled with the pin under my palm, cg is somewhere to the right i think (i'm doing this off of memory the ball is at my coach's house at the moment) with the rad about an inch under my thumb.
this ball is one crazy ball. At first when i got it, i had a tournament 2 days after i had gotten it and had never thrown a ball with such hitting power. Ended up taking second place with the ball over all. Awesome awesome ball.
Although, ever since then, i have actually learned to throw the ball better and have uped my average a lot with this ball. This ball is very forgiving if you miss your mark by a few boards right of your target (righties). If you hit left, it'll go head pin or go brooklyn. It doesn't leave 10 pins that much, mostly 9 or 4 pins over all.
I stand 1 dot left of the center, throw over the 3rd arrow from the right gutter at 15.3 mph (hehe i love allies where they clock your ball speed). If you pull this ball to much, it'll over hook if you hit your mark. This ball glides through the oil, and once it hits dry, say goodbye to the pins cuz they stand no chance at all.
Although, this ball is terrible on dry lanes. It'll always over hook and go brooklynn if not hit the 4 pin instead. Better put this lil monster away. It's awesome on medium-heavy oil if you know how to play your line.
This ball gets an 8.5/10 from me. Hope this helps!
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i'ma shoot you if you don't start bowling properly!"
words of wisdom that help a youngin like me bowl better
Post by: pjd300 on May 05, 2003, 04:40:46 PM
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Post by: MOUTH BOY on May 12, 2003, 06:27:23 PM
10 out 10 on house shot
6 out 10 on various other shots
Post by: khescock on May 15, 2003, 10:39:08 AM
Post by: Ages on May 31, 2003, 03:45:28 AM
Post by: ih8stupid10pins on June 11, 2003, 01:46:28 PM
With a 4" pin, I drilled this with the pin at 11 o clock in relation to the CG, with the CG about 3" from my PAP.
This layout was meant to give me a little more flip, and that it did. I can shoot deeper on the lane and have no fear of weak hits. Missing outside on a top hat causes the ball to over-react and go WAYYY left.
2 X-Factors, 2 awesome balls.
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~Matt
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AMF Sayville Lanes
Long Island, NY
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Post by: REVOLUTIONS PS on June 17, 2003, 08:00:33 PM
We found that the X-Factor had some lope to it through the front part of the lane, picked up some revs at the break point and charged hard from there to the pocket with explosive carry. The reaction type didn't change much as we altered the surface but rather the shape of the reaction. The X-factor is a much more angular ball with a polished shell but will still handle oil better than most polished models. It plays very well from inside angles and can cut through some back end oil. The ball can be a bit too sharp breaking for some bowlers on fresh back ends but that can be helped some through layout and shell adjustments.
The X-Factor has a very versatile shell, dull, smooth or polished the ball preforms like a premium model, which it is. If you are a Storm fan, we found the X to be stronger than the Shock Trauma by a couple of boards and not dissimilar from the original Trauma. It is like the Trauma in it's angular back end but overall it is slightly more aggressive. Being a stronger ball, there are bowlers and conditions that will make it a struggle to get to the pocket. If you are bowling on lighter volumes of oil, shorter patterns or throw slower ball speeds you will have to be careful about this (or any) strong reacting ball.
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Post by: Frobro989 on July 19, 2003, 09:20:54 PM
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It's NOT the ball, it's the bowler.
Post by: bowlingdallas on July 20, 2003, 09:39:38 PM
I shot 2 300's with it!
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Don Ollie sux!!!
Post by: brimar on July 26, 2003, 06:40:04 PM
Ok its been a few months now and i feel comfortable writing a review.
Ball is 15lb with 2.84 top. Drilled 1B on storms sheet. pin over fingers cg kicked out no weight hole.
On fresh medium condition the ball easily clears the heads and is very smooth thru the midlane but when it hits fresh backend its makin the turn. it hits as good as any ball ive thrown and talk about messengers. for me the ball is made to be played from the outside. carrydown and heavier oil tend to push the ball too far past the break point. Ive been more than satisfied with the ball, but when the heads start dryin up put it in the bag.
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Thank you for reading my post.
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Post by: StormLefty on September 05, 2003, 04:44:43 PM
See profile for my info.
I got this ball to possibly fit above an Eraser and be a bit stronger medium to oily ball...hoping the RAD core, slightly stronger cover (less mica) and bigger differential would be worth the extra cash.
My original drill was the same as my Eraser, pin over ring, CG grip center, about 4.5x4 for me. While the carry was good when I had the right shot, I was somewhat disappointed...the ball was about the same as the Eraser, and the backend pop was not always there, as if the RAD/MB held it back instead of helping (was on the arc/track side). I ended up kind of in between as far as the balls ability...too strong on mediums once the heads start to go..a bit too weak on med to oily lanes, even dulled a little. I had thought the ball would be real strong so I did not drill it strong, my mistake...
Trying for an oil ball, I redrilled it to roll earlier, about 3x3.5, CG out (no hole) for more side weight, RAD under thumb, pin is left of fingers (lefty). This made it roll much earlier, big smooth arc. The good news is it was good with a lot of oil up front and some backends...when my Eraser would go a bit long the X-Factor would usually roll sooner and finish. But if there was any hint of carrydown, slick backs, or if the pattern was a bit longer, the ball (being pearl) would just not dig in, and would be weak, no defined move/hit.
In talking to Storm, they said for strokers with average speed and revs like me, sometimes the RAD core may not work as well. I think you have to either have good revs or else drill it with a strong MB (PAP side of thumb) to get the most out of this ball. Both my drillings had the MB in a weaker position (track side of thumb). Also, for oily conditions, you are better off with a particle ball or a solid.
I had a couple good sets, but the X-Factor did not fill the need I had in my bag. Rather than redrill again, I sold it, and will stick with my Eraser for mediums...I picked up an Eraser Particle Pearl for more oil.
Post by: Tannen Bind on September 14, 2003, 04:25:39 PM
Post by: Mongo on September 24, 2003, 12:32:49 AM
Specs:
15 lb.
3" pin
3 oz. TW
Drill specs:
4 1/2 X 5 (pin over ring finger)
MB under thumb
Box finish
I drilled this Chocolate scented beauty for something to match up on long, drier patterns and later league shots. Initally, I had going with my old faithful for length (5 1/2 X 5 1/2), but I really felt that would be too flippy even with the earlier rolling core/cover combo.
I've had the chance to throw this on a couple of different league patterns and a Sport pattern, the drill combo definitely delivers length, that's for sure.
On our screwed up league pattern (Prodigy) I could square up and go dead up the boards with a smooth transition down the lane. The problem was on the slicker pattern the ball would squirt with any increase in ball speed.
On the Sport pattern, the X Factor gave me the backends to kick in a open up a little swing down the lane. However, once the carrydown kicked in, it got bagged quick, not enough surface.
On the drier shots, this baby really shined. Great through the heads and big hook down the lane. No matter how much I moved in (6th arrow), I got all the recovery my release would allow. The reaction was always the same, big, but not hockey stick.
I would really have to recommend this ball on any medium to medium-dry condition. The X Factor has one of the best cover/core combos I've ever seen. The core is just about too much on the Deuce, but the Mystic Pearl is just about perfect for this big motor.
I can see how the X Factor has become one of Storm's all-time sellers. The ball picks up the lane just a bit earlier than other comparable pearls, but still clears the heads great.
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Mongo the UnLefty
I don't bowl like other leftys
Post by: Re-Evolution on September 24, 2003, 03:44:03 PM
Bowling style;
RH, stroker
13-15 mph
med revs
med axis tilt
30-45 degrees axis rotation
Ball specs;
14# 5oz
2-2.5 pin
3.5oz top
drilled 3 3/8 X 4, rad 1" right of thumb
1500 polished
Lane conditions;
wood 38'/44' (apply/buff) medium load with screaming back end
Well let me start off by saying WOW this ball is hands down the best ball I have ever thrown for these conditions. Ball goes through the heads with no effert, gives a decent midlane read, and then just when I start to worry that it's not going to come back it flips and comes roaring back. The ball is very receptive to speed and release changes.
Overall evaluation for above condition;
Length - 9
Backend - 10
overall hook - 7
forgiveness - 9
overall - 11
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F5 TORNADO IS COMING THROUGH, WILL THE 10 PIN SURVIVE AGAIN!
Post by: bowler0821 on September 24, 2003, 08:37:20 PM
#15.5
Top: 3.64
Pin: 2.5-3
Style
RH,Stroker
Avg revs
MHP-15-17
All I have to say for this ball is wow I have had this ball for about a bit over 2 months and this ball is great. I have never had a ball save so much energy on the back end I was throwing it and once I missed my mark by about 5+ boards and it came back hard. I have mine set up with pin over right finger grip and cg kicked out a bit like my EPP but to snap more and RAD right next to my thumb. This ball gets out and just comes back hard one of the hardest hitting balls that I have ever own and it is great for any one to have and it has a great smell. Great length and backend into one ball. Great 10+ out of 10. Great job storm way to go.
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Mike
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Post by: NeoSquall on October 21, 2003, 08:31:27 AM
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Post by: Pro Street on January 16, 2004, 02:37:45 PM
This review is on one of the best bowling balls ever made. Like I said in my last review I'm only 14. This ball is 16 lbs drilled stacked and has 3-4 pin and 3.46 top weight. This is a great all around ball. This ball has good length and a very good snap to the pocket. This ball is my average ball, meaning that i always bowl my average or better. My highest game with this ball is 245. There is no flaws with this ball. If you miss your mark it will find a way to recover. So I give this ball a 100000005555555 out of 10. This is one of the greatest creations by Storm. Keep up the X-Factor line.
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on February 09, 2004, 09:54:22 AM
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DA DA DAAAAAA!! UP UP AND AWAY! TO THE BAT CAVE ROBIN!The names Warrior Princess, Xena..Warrior PrincessAM not A CHICK OF BOWLING but I wanted to be in Manda's clique
Post by: khescock on February 13, 2004, 02:32:15 PM
Post by: Mike Austin on February 29, 2004, 02:13:59 AM
As this is an assymetric ball from Storm, it rolled a little different than previous offerings. Being on Staff for awhile now, I was not used to seeing a Storm ball rev up as quickly as this one does.
The pearl shell gets the ball through the front part of the lane, even when not much oil is present. The middle part of the lane is where this ball is different, it revs up really hard here, maybe too hard. On medium lanes this is great, very controllable break point shape. For slower ball speeds and big handed guys with medium speed the ball may use up too much energy here.
I still feel that the X Factor favors higher speed and/or lower rev players. A number of ladies that I have drilled these for really like them, most ladies are lower rev players.
I feel like the X Factor is best suited for medium to some oily lanes. This ball will burn up too fast on really dry lanes. The pearl shell may make it go too long for truly oily lanes.
The layout that I used that I really liked is: pin 5" from my PAP under my fingers, almost under the middle finger, with the RAD swung out in a 45 degree position. I had to use a small hole, and I put it 2.5 inches under my PAP on the verticle axis line. Pin was out about 3 inches from the CG and had about 2 oz top weight before drilling. I get good length, not the most, but about like my Power Charge Pearl, with a smooth predictable back end. The ball does not quit on the back.
Some thanks go to Carol Norman who suggested I try this drill since I have an X Factor Deuce drilled this way already. No matter, both of these balls roll great for me, smooth arcing motion, not very snappy.
Hope this helps ya....
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Mike Austin
Mike Austin's Precision Pro Shop
Houston, TX
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Storm Pro Shop Staff Member
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Onward through the Storm!!!!
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Post by: ebwkidvicious on March 02, 2004, 09:09:21 PM
GOOD BOWLERS!
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Post by: laxbowler02 on March 03, 2004, 02:43:33 PM
Post by: CoachTim on March 05, 2004, 12:13:27 PM
But I have noticed with almost all the Storm equipment, the fresh-out-of-the-box reaction is great but REALLY SEEMS TO SUBDUE after a limited number of games. I do not mean they become oiled-up. I wipe my balkl after every shot and routinely clean as well as scotch brite the particles (litely).
Who are the experts that can steer me right in either staying with storm (XXX), or should i give up on them(monsoon coverstock)?????
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Post by: winny567 on March 08, 2004, 11:12:34 PM
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Chris Winchester
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Everyone else just takes shelter!
Post by: Jason Fitzgerald on April 11, 2004, 08:44:26 PM
This was my first ever hook ball. Whenever I threw it, I loved the way it hooked. I still have the ball, throwing it sometimes. I have had it resurfaced, and now it wont hook again. Also, the drilling, I found out, was off. No matter how I threw it, the rotation was always on top or behind it, not around it. I'm thinking of giving it up, but when it did work, it was the best ball I had.
Post by: 10pinsuk on May 24, 2004, 03:40:00 PM
I bowled on two sport patterns and both times it didn't even roll right until the end of the 2nd games, beginning of the third. There has to be dry out there. But for my house shot (which is basically the great wall of china) it works very well.
All in all I am very happy with this ball. It is my favorite ball in my arsenal and if you are looking for a very good all around ball I would recommend this ball.
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Tens pins are the devil!
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Post by: tonygee on September 23, 2004, 04:47:32 PM
Some balls hit surprisingly pleasent others surprisingly or disappointingly BAD, I was reluctant at first to drill this due to all the success I've seen with this ball (because that which works for others had historically failed for me). I finally drilled it and from my first toss I know we will have a beeautiful relationship in our future. I'm currently trying to find them everywhere (at a reasonable price of course) and stockpile them before the unforseen apocolypse, in a word "discontinued land". It really is incomprehensible how hard this ball hits. Of course with power comes responsibility and...risk. I have left 2 pocket 7-10s so far but then my Inferno has left many a 7s on what seems to be great shots, these are my two favorite balls.
I think the "x" factor in the X-Factor is the perfect combination of core and coverstock. Whew, just reminiscing about the ball's reaction makes me sweat.
My father once said "One day grasshoppa you will discover your true destiny, but to be successful you must obtain the tools to aid you in your trek, embrace your hardships and be weary of effortless success" For a decade I thought my destiny was to be a short order cook at the Ponderosa and my tools to be a spatula and a cuisinart. I know now of where my true destiny lie...the medium: the Internet, the tools: Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, oh yeah and PC, Destiny: To write stupid but hopefully entertaining reviews about bowling balls...
Post by: tonygee on October 18, 2004, 05:25:10 PM
Watch out Angry Asian...I have chopsticks.....and I know how to use them <in a low serious tone>
Post by: tonygee on October 20, 2004, 12:22:50 PM
Hey you, give me that carrot SUCKA!
P.S. Life's a beeyatch when you're Mr. Ed's illigitimate son
Post by: twanga796 on October 28, 2004, 11:27:26 PM
Post by: oli_crawley on December 09, 2004, 12:58:27 PM
All in all, it is a good ball, and I would definitely consider another one, and would recommend it for anyone looking for a ball to go on medium to heavier oil conditions. It hits the pocket nice and hard...........until its dead lol.
Oli
Post by: bowlfishing on January 07, 2005, 03:58:39 PM
Drill
My ball was drilled somewhat stacked with the pin about 5" from PAP. I wanted to stack this ball, but the rad was a little off to the left from pin/cg line, so we put the rad slightly to the right of my thumb to avoid drilling into the rad. This ball was left with a lot of finger weight. A weight hole on the PAL brought the side to about 3/4.
Reaction
Pretty much status quo. This ball has tremendous length for such a low rg core, even on dry. I would love to see Storm use this coverstock on more balls. Anyway, while most balls have the typical skid/roll/hook, this ball takes the roll out of its vocabulary. Looks like skid/hook on every shot. Despite this, I was surprised by its versatility. I have used this on many different shots, but always seem to find a shot to the pocket.
Carry
It almost always hits with power with very good carry. The only time carry is an issue is when there is a longer oil pattern. Heavier oil concentration does not seem to matter to this ball as long as you have dry backends. Pretty good on carry down as long as you make the proper adjustment.
All in all, almost everyone should have one of these balls at some time in the bowling life. The reason I say almost is because, I have a friend that got one and so far it's been a stinker for him. He is a low track, below average rev, below average speed bowler. This ball just went too long and broke too late for him. In fact, on conditions with a little more oil, his ball broke so late that you could barely even see the break. Hitting the pocket is not usually the problem, the carry was just horrendous. Too many weak 10 and wrap 9. The break was so late that it was either too little or too much too late. After redrilling it to more midlane reaction, it is now acceptable but just not why you would want an X-factor.
Post by: Mr Pantera on February 18, 2005, 11:17:58 PM
2½`inch pin
3 oz of top weight
Drilled stacked leverage
Sarge Easter Grip
This has been my milestone ball.
Lane Conditions- I used this ball on various different conditions. The X-Factor can pretty much be used in everything but the desert. It will definitely over hook unless you have polish on it or a weak drilling, unlike me
. When theres oil just take a Scotch Brite pad to it. Very versatile.Reaction- Skid-Snap all the way. Even when I have this ball dulled down and im bowling on a flood, it will go long and turn hard. I absolutely love this ball polished with Diamond Gloss and using it on a pattern like E.
Hook- With the drilling on this ball it obviously is going to be a monster. And yeah it is a MONSTER!. This ball relates in oil to the Freak-A-Zoid in my opinion. It just cranks hard and wont stop turning.
Control- Since ive been using this ball for about 2 1/2 years now, I always know what its going to do. Once the ball is released off my hand I can visualize the path of the ball before it even gets down there.
Hit- It seems that I leave ALLOT of 8 pins with this ball. Also, allot of pocket 7-10`s. Its probably just me though. Other than that, this ball is a train.
OVERALL- This ball is my pride and joy. I still have it, but it will either be sold, or put in a glass container when the season is over
. If you like the Storm Factor line and haven't tried the Original, do it, or I will shank you!--------------------
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Post by: BowlerKidR on March 13, 2005, 07:03:22 PM
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First shot:
Wood lanes, oil everywhere, lots of open bowling and kids on before me, and there were fried heads.
Oil is usually 10x10 there, but the only way to hit the pocket was to throw straight up 15 board, or standing on the left throwing over 5 arrrow. The carry was very nice. Not very aggerssive on this condition with lots of cary down, yet it did move. On this shot i would rate it a 7 out of 10
Second shot:
Same wood lanes, fresh shot, fresh backends, 10x10
playing up second arrow with this ball worked great. Good length, with a nics storng ark/flip in the back (It was a mix of both, if i revved it more it flipped more) If i also played over third arrow out to 10, it came back for the first 2 games. But that line went bye bye with the carry down. So i moved back to up second and it worked great still. It also worked great playing over 5-6 arrow. Give the ball a 9 on this condition.
Overall:
I like this ball because it has the ability to get through the fried heads like it did on my first shot without burning out, and have enough ability to fight through the slop on the back ends. I like it much more of a nice clean fresh 10x10 house shot, I can basically throw it anywhere and it will either hold if i keep it inside or turn the corner if i let it rit outside.
All-in-All:
i think this ball was worth 35 bucks, plus 15 bucks for resurfacing, grips, slug and drilling since i did all the work
I believe that anyone that it competitive should have this ball or any of the x-factors because they are great bowling balls.--------------------
High Game- 287
3 Game High Series- 808
4 Game High Series- 901
I LIKE TO BOWL
Post by: BowlerKidR on March 18, 2005, 08:58:49 PM
Well i want to update on this great ball. I used it today on a semi-old wood house that lays med-heavy oil with dry as all hell in the back. Well, i couldnt use this monster in a box on this shot because no matter where i played, deep or up second, it took of in the backends. So, i used my sharp blade for 2 games to get some carry down and kind of break up the oil (FYI, heads dry quickly) Anyway, i picked this back up on the second game, and it was still a bit spotty and jumped off the fry tooo much, so i used my throttle up for 5 frames. That wasnt cutting it anymore so back to the x-factor and this shot was perfect. No matter where i placed this thing, it struck. If i tugged and missed inside, it held the line and struck, and if i missed right, it would jump off the dry and make it to the pocket and take out a good 9 count or strike. I used this for teh rest of the third and the fourth games. I shot 211 and a 245. Man, this ball just flipped so hard on the back that it was something i had never seen. Im really starting to like this ball, and i dont even have a track on it.(not a really visable one). Once i get a track onto this bad boy, im going to re-re-update and let you guys know how its going again.
Ryan
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High Game- 287
3 Game High Series- 808
4 Game High Series- 901
I LIKE TO BOWL
Post by: abtbowler7884 on October 18, 2005, 01:13:31 PM
Post by: JessN16 on December 22, 2005, 03:29:07 AM
Storm equipment just seems to agree with me better than most. I still use an old Thunder Storm when the lanes totally blow up in my face.
The X-Factor is marked by a couple of characteristics other balls probably just wish they had. For one, this is a surprisingly versatile ball given its high factory polish. I bought it while I was bowling in Scottsboro, Ala., in a 12-lane house with older Brunswick synthetics. The house liked to change up the shot every now and then and the building's physical integrity was terrible in regards to humidity and temperature control.
I was able to use this ball no matter what the oil conditions were. From dry to flood -- and you would bowl on both in the course of a single month -- I never had to put this ball in the bag.
The back end reaction is just dominating. The ball carries well, and it's an easy ball to cross the lane to shoot the 7-pin with. Like all my Storm balls, it has great flare but it's predictable. Even on bad tosses, I never catch the thumb hole with this ball.
I've not found one thing to complain about yet. Kudos to Storm.
Post by: cficare068 on February 26, 2006, 03:12:02 PM
I received this ball from a friend of mine that wasn't have much luck with it so he asked me if I wanted to get it a go. I in all honesty wasn't really impressed with it. I never could get the ball to enter the pocket at the right angle. I have never left as many soild 7 pins in my life with this ball. I just wasn't very impressed with this ball. I know many of people out there loved it, unfortunately it's not the same to me. The best about this ball was that I made money off of selling it.
Post by: Gen_Pounder on April 12, 2006, 01:59:25 PM
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HG: 300
HS: 826
Paradigm, X-Factor, Erase-IT
Post by: Pat Patterson on April 14, 2006, 03:38:30 AM
Excellent ball from Storm
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Pat Patterson
Post by: exum on June 05, 2006, 10:32:39 AM
PS I am a power player with high revs and speed.
Post by: Brandon2369 on February 14, 2007, 09:02:50 AM
Post by: richkotite on April 01, 2007, 10:13:00 PM
I also have an Ebonite One, the X factor BLOWS the One away. There is no contest. The One is a good ball, but NOTHING HITS LIKE AN X FACTOR....NOTHING!
Post by: richkotite on May 07, 2007, 10:57:51 PM
I don't leave splits, and it leaves me easy spares. I have 4 open frames in the past 3 weeks. Since going to this ball, I went from 193, to 199.
I was using a One, and an Infinite One. The One is ok, but very inconsistant and I left a lot of splits.
NOTHING HITS LIKE AN XFACTOR - NOTHING!
Post by: GarwoodpWPU on October 15, 2009, 10:31:21 AM
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