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Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: robs247 on April 22, 2015, 10:12:17 AM
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Got a message from my distributor today about a couple of new balls coming out, optimus solid and sky rocket.
I had a feeling that we would be seeing a solid Optimus pretty soon but wasn't sure if they would release a hybrid first.
US release date for both is 22nd June.
http://guernseyproshop.co.uk/sky-rocket
http://guernseyproshop.co.uk/optimus-solid
I can't wait to get my hands on the Optimus Solid, i did like the original Optimus but found it too condition specific and a little jumpy for my liking, I'm hoping that the solid cover will solve that issue.
As for the Sky rocket, I've found that the original is useful after the lanes start to break down and at the moment can't see that i would have the need for it. But saying that I'll probably somehow still end up drilling one up... :-\
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For their sake I hope the Optimus Solid looks better than its picture.
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For their sake I hope the Optimus Solid looks better than its picture.
Me too. I'm not really a fan of the color. I hope it doesn't turn out like the Taboo Spare
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It'll look cool in person!
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My gf has the first Optimus and I'm not the biggest fan of it's color scheme, but I have to say that I like the looks of the solid better. I know she likes her ball and is trying hard to convince me to come to the Storm side. LOL...I'm a DV8 man for now!
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Where the roto stuff...
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Where the roto stuff...
No idea, maybe they'll do like last year and announce everything at bowl expo??
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Right probably. I liked that release show, i was like a kid watching Saturday morning cartoons, except more like a mobidly obese 20something with a spending problem that hordes bowling balls...
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I was exactly the same... haha
I wish a few more companies would do that tbh.
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Haha! I think the solid is one of the better looking Storm balls!
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For their sake I hope the Optimus Solid looks better than its picture.
Me too. I'm not really a fan of the color. I hope it doesn't turn out like the Taboo Spare
I sense a Columbia 300 influence in the color scheme
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For their sake I hope the Optimus Solid looks better than its picture.
Me too. I'm not really a fan of the color. I hope it doesn't turn out like the Taboo Spare
I sense a Columbia 300 influence in the color scheme
Yeah it looks like a enigma/antics/meltdown
Except u will see someone use it on TV lol and it's going to sell
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pretty sure we were all thinking that... lol
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For their sake I hope the Optimus Solid looks better than its picture.
Me too. I'm not really a fan of the color. I hope it doesn't turn out like the Taboo Spare
I sense a Columbia 300 influence in the color scheme
I'm starting to think it can only look better. The pictures has shadows of black which is not a listed color. Even so, it has the earmarks of being a technicolor nightmare. They could borrow from smuckers..."with a color scheme like this, it has to be good"
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I don't know why Storm is releasing the Sky Rocket after releasing the Rocket Power (both R2S Pearl)...
As far as Roto Grip goes... I think there will be a new solid with the Cage core ;)
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I don't know why Storm is releasing the Sky Rocket after releasing the Rocket Power (both R2S Pearl)...
As far as Roto Grip goes... I think there will be a new solid with the Cage core ;)
Don't even joke about that. Because I want that now
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Summer...
Dennis The (Roto Grip) ______ . 8)
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Summer...
Dennis The (Roto Grip) ______ . 8)
Well now that everyone knows about the "Menace"............
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I don't know why Storm is releasing the Sky Rocket after releasing the Rocket Power (both R2S Pearl)...
As far as Roto Grip goes... I think there will be a new solid with the Cage core ;)
Maybe the rocket power had really good reviews...so they went forward with a very similar variant.
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Is it me or does the Optimus Solid have the same color scheme as the Robo-Rule from a few years back?
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Here's a video I found on the Optimus Solid on youtube.
It's not in English... :( LOL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFtVqdhfa_c
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Is it me or does the Optimus Solid have the same color scheme as the Robo-Rule from a few years back?
It looks like an awesome revs to me! Or a taboo spare or a 715t!!!!
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Yep. Looks exactly like the Robo Rule. Had two of 'em. That was my first thought too.
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The second bowler always put some tape on his ball.....does the tape run from his PAP to above the fingers?
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Couple of things I saw in video:
1) The announcer guy needs to go to an orthodontist.
2) I really like the overlay of the pattern over a few of the shots, that is really cool and helps show why they are playing the lanes where they are.
3) I was surprised they had the Solid so low in the line-up, I was thinking this would be more on the heavier side of things, but they have more towards the middle.
4) I think I enjoyed this video much more having the sound muted.
Just my thoughts, yours may differ wildly.
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While watching the video I noticed at 54 seconds when they show the layout of the ball, to the left of the middle finger it looks like the cover says NRG, even though the R2X Solid is suppose to be on the Optimus Solid.
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It does have NRG on it lol
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It does have NRG on it lol
are you sure?? lol
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You think you're funny with the comment about the announcer? You're not. Try to just comment on the topic matter without the failed attempts at humor. ::)
Couple of things I saw in video:
1) The announcer guy needs to go to an orthodontist.
2) I really like the overlay of the pattern over a few of the shots, that is really cool and helps show why they are playing the lanes where they are.
3) I was surprised they had the Solid so low in the line-up, I was thinking this would be more on the heavier side of things, but they have more towards the middle.
4) I think I enjoyed this video much more having the sound muted.
Just my thoughts, yours may differ wildly.
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Storm's official video for the Sky Rocket is out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiitV0MyKMY
The guy who's in the video lacks any sort of charisma or personality, though. I wish Steve Kloempken had done it. But it's still an opportunity to see the ball roll a little bit.
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Storm's official video for the Sky Rocket is out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiitV0MyKMY
The guy who's in the video lacks any sort of charisma or personality, though. I wish Steve Kloempken had done it. But it's still an opportunity to see the ball roll a little bit.
I saw this on YouTube yesterday. I'd like to see more of the ball.
I'm gonna get a Pitch Black but I need something a little stronger than my Ride but more in the backend. The Punch Out is too touchy in our house even for guys that have messed with the surface