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Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: bts69 on April 12, 2006, 09:40:25 AM

Title: Just Got a Storm Screamin Banshee, need help?Info?
Post by: bts69 on April 12, 2006, 09:40:25 AM
Hey Everybody,

I usually post on the Track forum because that is what I throw, however, a buddy of mine at leagues gave me, free of charge, a Storm Erasure Screamin Banshee.  Since I throw nothing but Track, what could I compare this ball too?? I own a Phenom, Mutant, Freak-Out, Freak-a-Zoid, Havoc, Rule, Threat and Dry Heat.  He gave it to me for free so I figured what the heck.  Sorry, I don't know the Pin distance or top weight.  It is a 15 lb ball.  Also all I know is that on his drilling (which I know his PAP is going to be different than mine), is that the CG is in near is mid-line and that the Pin is kicked out to about 2 o'clock just right of his finger hole. (he is a righty).  What type of reaction could I expect.  Storms website says that is good for med to med-light conditions.  I have my specs in my profile.  According to Storms ball selector, this could potentially match up to my game.  Any info would be great.  As always, I thank everyone in advance your your help.    I was gonna mess around with this ball during summer leagues.  Thanks Guys!

PS the house that I bowl at seems to be extremely dry outside of 7 or 8, the lanes are synthetic.  Beginning of winter league the heads were very heavy, but I have noticed the past few weeks that there is not as much oil as there was a few months ago, however, it seems like the oil pattern is longer.  It felt like a over/under pattern last night.  Hope this helps.
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Brian
Lancaster, PA

My Current Line-Up:
1. Rule
2. Exception
3. Freak-a-Zoid
4. Havoc
5. Dry Heat

Spare Ball: Columbia White Dot

Heavy Oil: Mutant, Phenom
Retired: Threat, Freak-Out, TPC Shooter XL


"I believe in the strike. The spare. The Turkey. Playing the gutter. I believe that the 7-10 split is a message from God. I believe hard work is a better investmant than luck. And that 300 is a reward rather than an achievement. I believe that bowling should be an Olympic sport. AND I believe if your're going to bowl, BOWL TO WIN." -Ebonite ad. (sorry Track folks, love this quote)
Title: Re: Just Got a Storm Screamin Banshee, need help?Info?
Post by: greenefam on April 12, 2006, 05:53:47 PM
The Screamin goes long and has a surprisingly strong turn to the pocket.  Additionally, the drill pattern you describe is designed to extend the same (go long - save energy for the backend and turn hard).  The Screamin is a medium oil ball at best.  I wouldn't use it in lighter oil conditions.