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revTrex

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NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« on: December 27, 2007, 06:07:16 AM »
Just so everybody can easily find the new balls:

Gravity Shift = new core (Shape Lock HD) with a new pearl cover (R2X). Color is cherry, silver, violet.
Rapid Fire = Fire line core (ON EDIT: NOT INVERTED!!!) with a solid R2S cover. Color is purple, saphire blue.

All this info is from a Japanese website...I figured I would post it here for everyone. Pictures of the Gravity Shift and the new core are here:

http://archive.teamhisp.com/products/2008/ball/gravityshift.jpg

and the Rapid Fire is here:

http://archive.teamhisp.com/products/2008/ball/rapidfire.jpg

Edited on 12/27/2007 3:08 PM

 

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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2007, 02:18:35 PM »
THis should be very interesting on these new balls. I am really interested to see this new coverstock and to see how the rapid fire will be compared to the t-road solid.
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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2007, 02:47:46 PM »
This Gravity Shift looks different...  The core is different and the RG is 2.48.  It also says R2X.  Hey chocolate cherry, that will make all you chocolate lovers happy?
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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2007, 06:13:22 PM »
OOOO baby i cant wait to get these....
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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2007, 07:08:19 PM »
I love love love the regular Twin-V core. It's got some of the best continuation I've ever seen, and it's beyond predictable. Just for that the new Rapid Fire has my attention like whoa. And is the new Shape Lock HD symmetric? I don't see a mass bias number on these super neat Japanese ads.
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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2008, 08:56:37 AM »
definitely have to get the gravity shift...the core looks like the shapelock got eaten by EMC!
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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2008, 03:39:23 PM »
I'll definatly be hoping on to buy that Gravity. Oh boyyyyyy. lol
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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2008, 05:13:16 PM »
When will they be released?
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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2008, 05:24:41 PM »
Why are they advertising the new storm balls overseas instead of USA?
Has anyone seen it advertised in the US?
Seems kinda of odd to me.

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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2008, 06:37:34 AM »
Hehe...already threw both...

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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2008, 01:26:42 PM »
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Hehe...already threw both...


Is the Gravity as sweet as it looks....and smells?

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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2008, 03:47:30 PM »
seed balls in next week just heard through the vine today

revTrex

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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2008, 11:02:26 PM »
Both balls are sure to be winners...Rapid Fire rolls very hard and hits like a mutha...continues straight through the pins...Gravity is heavy in the midlane for a pearl but with great backend recovery...both are pretty versatile pieces...

Honestly, though, and I'm sure that mrbowlingnut might appreciate this...I'm more impressed with the Roto Grip Pluto than either the RF or the GS! Now there's a surprise...but I'm not taking anything away from the performance of either Storm ball. I just really liked the roll and length the Pluto gave me -- really quite nice on PBA and Sport patterns; I could just stand right, hit the dry, and watch it carry all day.


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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2008, 01:49:05 PM »
I just saw them advertised at Bowlers Dream but they didn't have any specs or pricing on them.  They have pictures of them & the cores.

  http://bowlersdream.stores.yahoo.net/gravityshift.html
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Re: NEW BALLS!!! (semi-repost from other thread)
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2008, 12:31:22 PM »
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Just found out tonight that "all will be revealed"(lol!) Monday. The girls will be attending a seminar and they should have all the new "dope" on these 2 new balls. So I'll sit and wait until then. Grrrrrrrr like the rest of y'all!!
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