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AlonzoHarris

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Belmo Ball
« on: December 24, 2016, 01:25:15 PM »
So the new Belmo ball for 2017. Seems like it has the Code Black characteristics. I wonder if they're doing a version of the RAD4 with the R2S Hybrid, polished.
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2016, 01:32:02 PM »
From what I could tell it looked to be lower end but I could be wrong.  My guess is something along the thunder line strength wise..
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2016, 01:46:29 PM »
I feel like they want to retire the Hy-Road some day. I would actually love for it to be a thunder line ball.
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2016, 02:06:20 PM »
That video made it seem like it has an entirely new core with a coverstock he's had success with in the past. My guess is another R2S ball. Could be the Timeless.
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2016, 10:38:20 PM »
That timeless looks like the respect cover. Exactly like the respect cover...If they didnt just discontinue it. And it was a GREAT cover, they could have used atleast one different color on that timeless. 

no they used the exact same colors and all.   Gotta be that cover.

Atleast we know it's super dope.
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2016, 10:51:29 PM »
Hype train is full steam ahead and you guys are lapping it up like a kitten with warm milk. Whenever storm fires up the hype machine, I go back and look at the pre-hype videos for the phaze and fight and come to my senses.
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2016, 11:09:54 PM »
Quote from: northface28 on December 24, 2016, 10:51:29 PM
Hype train is full steam ahead and you guys are lapping it up like a kitten with warm milk. Whenever storm fires up the hype machine, I go back and look at the pre-hype videos for the phaze and fight and come to my senses.
+1 ball is still round put holes in it and roll it down a lane
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2016, 11:16:39 PM »
Quote from: northface28 on December 24, 2016, 10:51:29 PM
Hype train is full steam ahead and you guys are lapping it up like a kitten with warm milk. Whenever storm fires up the hype machine, I go back and look at the pre-hype videos for the phaze and fight and come to my senses.

A Storm ball that goes long then hockey sticks left? #wowthatsradical
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2016, 11:41:01 PM »
Quote from: northface28 on December 24, 2016, 10:51:29 PM
Hype train is full steam ahead and you guys are lapping it up like a kitten with warm milk. Whenever storm fires up the hype machine, I go back and look at the pre-hype videos for the phaze and fight and come to my senses.

That's only really true if you end up buying the ball(s). I'm 99% certain I won't. Been put off a bit by some recent experiences with Storm/Roto Grip. Just making observations.
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2016, 07:02:41 AM »
Quote from: northface28 on December 24, 2016, 10:51:29 PM
Hype train is full steam ahead and you guys are lapping it up like a kitten with warm milk. Whenever storm fires up the hype machine, I go back and look at the pre-hype videos for the phaze and fight and come to my senses.

Phaze and fight SUCKED too. Thanks Northy lol.
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2016, 12:05:46 PM »
Storm can hype all they want, but when you don't deliver people take notice when balls cost $150-$250 out the door.  I personally felt like I was hyped by the first Crux. Ball was OK, but for me it never ever was anything close to the hype.
Then the Fight.....good ball for 40-50 games, then nothing.  De-oil/resurface was no help.  Just another expensive boat anchor.
Storm is not winning everything like they once did.   They now consistently share wins with Motiv, EBI which says the other companies are putting out very good equipment with little to no hype at least when compared to Storm.   Sorry Storm, I am not buying any of the Belmo hype on the proposed ball you apparently will be bringing out.
On a more positive note........Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday to all!

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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2016, 06:18:01 PM »
I can chime on this as well...  I also fell into the same trap years ago, until I joined a have a ball league that was only Brunswick poured balls, and since then, I've opened my eyes that being loyal is NOT always the way to go, and use what fits you, NOT based on hype.

I throw Motiv, Brunswick, and DV8 now; No more being trapped into the hype machine for me anymore.
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2016, 06:22:00 PM »
I'm sure most of the bowling companies has a ball or more that can hook just as much as that ball.
Belmo can make all balls in that class hook a lot.

The Scandal probably hooks just as much, if not more.

I'll be sticking with Motiv and Hammer.
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2016, 06:59:40 PM »
I like the part where he's talking about bringing the ball reaction a bit closer, and dudes are talking about changing the RG and diff.

Or you could adjust the surface...
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Re: Belmo Ball
« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2016, 11:15:12 PM »
Quote from: Impending Doom on December 25, 2016, 06:59:40 PM
I like the part where he's talking about bringing the ball reaction a bit closer, and dudes are talking about changing the RG and diff.

Or you could adjust the surface...
When I heard that line too I thought get f:?k out of here. 
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