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mrwizerd

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Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« on: March 11, 2016, 03:17:51 PM »
I realize it came out a little over a month ago, but I haven't seen one in any of the leagues I bowl in and haven't really heard anyone talking about either.

Does anyone else think the Fight might be a quick discontinue?

 

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #31 on: March 15, 2016, 06:22:39 PM »
Yep, agreed SV. Something is amiss.

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #32 on: March 16, 2016, 12:25:55 PM »
May not be burning up, may just not be getting a chance to rev.  If you'll notice in my video, I'm a lefty playing 3rd arrow with it . . that's got to say something to somebody. 

Already have one. Thinking maybe I am playing too far right with this ball. Moved in with Lock and caught some more oil in middle and no more 10 pins. Even with high r.g. maybe Fight burning up a bit playing out in the dry. I did polish it up and got better length but still no better carry. Will try moving in a bit and see if that helps carry better. Every house I bowl has a similar result with this ball. In the pocket 90% of the time but just can't string any strikes together. Also beginning to wonder if this ball is better suited for a flatter pattern. Bowling in Reno soon and need to get ball figured out. Some balls are just better suited for a sport pattern.
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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #33 on: March 16, 2016, 12:35:11 PM »
I think I'm gonna put a coat of polish on mine tonight before league and see how that goes. Just to try something different. I definitely like the ball with the 3000 surface, so I'm debating if I want to just throw polish on top or hit it with 2000 first

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #34 on: March 16, 2016, 12:38:19 PM »
Let us know what you decide and what the results were!

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #35 on: March 16, 2016, 12:42:56 PM »
I love that video. I do see you are playing 3rd arrow with Fight and around 10 with Hyroad. Could be why ball is not striking much. I like to play pretty straight usually around 5-10 board. Might need a bit more head oil to get ball into proper roll. I did polish it before taking it back to OOB. Ball was extreme over under polished. I will move in tomorrow and see if that helps. Might have to pick up the Hyroad to compliment Fight.  Would let me move out where I like to play. Ball rolls great in your video.

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #36 on: March 16, 2016, 09:19:45 PM »
I haven't thrown either Fight or Phase, but I believe Storm is trying to put out something that might control the lanes and bit more on flatter patterns yet still give hitting power.  These balls are designed to roll heavy and hit without having to open up the lane from coast to coast the way you can on a house shot. 
  I agree.  Drilled them both at 5 x 4 x 3.  Looking to smooth out my ball reaction to get ready for the Nationals.  Evens out a lot of over/under that I get on some of our local house shots.  Every time I throw any ball, I think of how it would look on a sport shot. I am definitely taking the Fight and Phase to the Nationals this year.  I am tired of looking like a Putz at the nationals.
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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #37 on: March 16, 2016, 11:26:00 PM »
So I took a lightly used 2000 pad and then put a coat of polish on. I actually really liked the motion. Got a little more length and a quicker change of direction downlane.

I'm really looking forward to the next release in the Fight line

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #38 on: March 17, 2016, 04:20:29 AM »
Good to hear. Keep us updated. Fight going strong here as well.

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #39 on: March 17, 2016, 11:08:19 AM »
Taking one down to Reno, a 14 lbs

14 vs 15 RG 2.62 vs 2.58....14 slightly earlier?

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #40 on: March 17, 2016, 11:15:07 AM »
Taking one down to Reno, a 14 lbs

14 vs 15 RG 2.62 vs 2.58....14 slightly earlier?

Higher generally means the core will lope longer before starting up. Numbers after altered after drilling tho. Cover is still the main component for motion

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #41 on: March 17, 2016, 11:35:30 AM »
With all things similar, yeah, the 14# should be slightly earlier than a 15#.

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #42 on: March 17, 2016, 09:37:46 PM »
Had a chance to throw both the Fight and Phaze at a demo day since my earlier post.  Always tricky forming opinions based on a house shot, but a couple things I noticed.  The Phaze was a bit more angular than I expected, but didn't over react off the dry, and did allow me to square up a bit further right than with my stronger equipment like the Lock.  I also threw the alpha crux, which by the way is a very nice rolling piece, and was easily 7 and 2 deeper than with the Phaze. 

As for the Fight, I usually don't like high rg balls except for urethane, and the Fight was no exception.  I was abler to line up similar to the Phaze, but with my lower rev rate the Fight just didn't have enough energy to carry.  I was able to get a another board or two right and got a good reaction on the house shot, but don't really see a situation where I could use it on any flatter patterns.  My Viral solid with a 2x3 layout is a better option for me n conditions where I could use the Fight.

Just a final note.  I also threw the Pitch Blue.  Nice piece of urethane.  I have had both the Natural and the Blue Hammer.  Liked them both, but I think this one might be the best of the bunch.  It stands up into a better roll than other urethanes I have tried yet still is clean through the heads like you would expect from a pearl. This ball faced up better than any urethane I have thrown on a house shot.  I think I would like it on shorter patterns too.   

 

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #43 on: March 18, 2016, 07:05:52 AM »
Finally a good night with the Fight. Started out with IQ Tour polished for a 211 1st game playing around 1st arrow. Ball was really starting to jump near end of game. Switched to Fight and move in to 2nd arrow and had front 9 in game 2. Bad shot in 10th for a split but still ended up shooting 265. 237 last game with all pocket hits and 0 ten pins. Nice to finally have a series without constantly leaving 10 pins with this ball. Has a bit of lane shine now so i might leave it this way and see what happens. Ball need a little head oil to get in proper roll. Not a ball to play up the boards with. Hopefully now I have it figured out.

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #44 on: April 09, 2016, 09:34:36 AM »
Phaze:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgYQGIghSEo

Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLffUaNsb-Y

You did a great job with those videos, quick and informative. I have only a few games on both the Fight and Phaze but I agree with you. Phaze is a really nice piece meant to be a different reaction from Storm. Fight is another different reaction longer but with a really strong cover. I am glad I went pin down on fight, stronger pins might be a problem for some. Great job Storm!

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Re: Storm Fight a quick discontinue?
« Reply #45 on: April 09, 2016, 01:03:26 PM »
Wish i went pin down. I have 4x4x2 pin up and leave nothing but 10 pins with the Fight. Have tried changing surface multiple times. Same result. No confidence in this ball. I should have it figured out after 2 months. Might be time to move on. I was hoping Fight would replace my aging IQ Tour but no chance of that happening. Might have to buy a 2nd IQ Tour. Going to Reno soon and shot is tough enough with a ball you have confidence with. Can't imagine using a ball that you have no confidence in. Last resort might be to plug Fight and drill it pin down.