This is the same guy that wanted to buy 3 of my Storm balls a day or two ago.

Pretty funny if you ask me.

I've seen a EPX in action, and I have to say it's not as impressive as I thought it would be. I'll throw with any ball co., but my love is the Storm Fired Up. The Fired Up (to me) can cover more boards and hit ALOT harder than the EPX I've seen. I'm not trying to say Storm is better than Columbia, but it's certainly not under Columbia. Maybe it's your throw.??
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Edited on 10/6/2005 11:12 AM

I love Columbia on certain lanes around here.  Everyone I have works there.

Another place I go loves storm!

I think that Screamin is a GREAT ball from throwing it a few times.

Also love the new Diablo!!!  UmmmmmUmmm~!

Both great companies seem to work different places in general.

REgards,

Luckylefty

LOL, I love this post!

First of all, I was trying to get you Storm groupies "Fired Up" (pun definitely intended).

Part of my problem is that I have changed my hand positions and grips... I need to have my balls re-fitted for span and thumb positions/pitch. This will solve some of my problems, but some of the problems I'm experiencing are definitely inherent in the ball.

By the way, I throw the ball quite well, thank you. I will blame almost everything on user error, but my Triple Xtreme is a PIECE OF POO! Vertigo sucks as well. I had an X-Factor (original) when I first started bowling seriously, and I loved it, but it was 14# and I moved up to 15, so I sold it. My Screamin' Banshee is a very nice ball as well. Versatile as hell.

But you have to admit, it's a bit ridiculous how many X-Factors have been realeased by Storm here recently... They took something GREAT and beat it down like a dead horse.

Trifecta is a superb ball and the only one they've gotten right since the original. Ace is awful. Vertigo is terribla. Triple X and Triple Xtreme are both duds. Reloaded is OKAY, but nothing like it's predecesor... Same for Deuce. Fired Up seems to be really nice from what I've seen although I've never thrown one. Diablo is getting good reviews, but locally I've seen and heard mixed things. Drill sensitive I suppose. I like the Screamin' the most.

Overall, Storm just doesn't seem to match up well with me for some reason. I started here because my local pro-shop owner is sponsored by Storm and pushes their equpment at nice deals. The "Master Line" leaves something to be desired. A waste of money, as are most of the "upper class" balls in most brands. The real money with Storm is in the Fire and the Eraser Lines. I will be holding on to my Screamin' Banshee, although I will be re-drilling the thumb and see what that does. I may be selling it, so let me know if you're interested... But My Xtreme is getting the boot. If you want one, I've got one.

Also, I didn't just pick the Columbia Complete Chaos up and come to this sudden realization. I got it back in July and have thrown it MANY times. Had the thumb adjusted a couple times and that ball is ridiculous. Amazing. Phenominal. I've thrown a couple of other Colubia balls with GREAT results. I think I may match up to their balls better for some reason, whether it be the core or the stock. Maybe it's mental, who knows?? LOL. All I know is that Columbia works for me. I have many other brands to experiment with in the future, but Storm, for me, for now, is done.

Oh, and sbla... I'm not looking for 300's and 800's... I'm looking for a ball that doesn't die after 20 games. A ball that doesn't have to be re-released under a new (but somehow strikingly similar) name every 2 weeks because they know they are producing duds. I'm looking for a ball that will LAST. The Complete Chaos is 3 years old with hundreds of games on it and it out-hooks, out-powers, out-carries, and is simply more versatile than any of the Storm balls I've thrown. I'm simply looking to have fun, not to be perfect. I just refuse to let half-rate equipment hold me back.

Columbia has stood the test of time for a reason. Storm is still a baby and I'm sure they will find their place... just like me.

Later!
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"Man, I HATE this ball. It always hits like a WET TURD."

"Ah, must be one of the 10,000 different X-Factors that Storm released last month."

I hate to break it too you, but all the top ball manufacturers put out more stuff than is useful.  Columbia is no better than Storm in that matter.  I personally like Brunswick, but they are no better than Storm or Columbia when it comes to this.  There really aren't any duds in the market.  The key is to find equipment no matter who the manufacturer is that matches your game and lane conditions.  So I have a difficult time  understanding your point.

Oh, and in case your forgot.  While they were great balls for a short life span the Chaos series was known for one thing...TEC death.  So your point of finding a ball that lasts longer than 20 games and jumping on the Complete Chaos band wagon doesn't add up either.

If you like Columbia that's great for you, but that has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of equipment sold by Storm.  Do some research and find what works best for you.  Sounds like your inablity to do this is the "dud" not the equipment.

Also, does it make sense to say how great a company is based on throwing a ball that was produced 6 years ago?





Edited on 10/9/2005 7:09 AM

Every company has good balls, every company has bad balls:  We can all sit here and name every crappy ball columbia has ever made.  However the point is, my game is not that different from yours I am too a power stroker, which is above average speed, average-above average revolutions I believe columbia balls dont work for me as well due to the arc nature of columbia balls in general.  I favor the skid snap reaction, hence why I like storm and morich equipment.  I believe columbia equipment is better for high rev and high speed or medium speed players....take that what you will
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