Author Topic: What is similar to the Shift? (Read 4774 times)

crackkills · « **on:** December 17, 2008, 03:33:06 AM »

I would like to know which of the new Storm balls is the closest to the Shift. My ball got destroyed in the ball return and the center is getting me a new ball. But, the Shift has been discontinued. So, I would like some opinions as to what would be a close fit.

Thanks in advance.
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greenefam · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:43:26 AM »

Gravity Shift is a step up from the Shift and the Rapid Fire Pearl / HY-Road are a step down. Personally if they are giving you a choice I'd get the Gravity Shift.

Monster Pike · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:49:05 AM »

That's a good question. I know the Shift is a pearl/particle. But the hybrids are part pearl/part solid. But I'm thinking these would be closer than just a pearl or just a solid. But the assym core won't get matched too well. So w/that, it's probably the Hy-Road. I thought the Sure~Fire but that's been discontinued as well. Next closest, maybe a polished Attitude or dulled Gravity, LOL. Let us know if/what you find out.
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crackkills · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:49:10 AM »

OK. That is kind of the way I was thinking as well. Thanks for the input.
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Nicanor · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2008, 06:01:36 PM »

I personally could not put the Gravity Shift and the Shift in the same category. I think the shift is a much better all around ball. I did not match up the Gravity Shift. The ball for me was almost a zero. Not everyone matches up with every ball and I understand that, but the Gravity Shift wasn't a step up to the Shift for me. A couple of more games and I will be able to compare the HyRoad.

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dolbydigital · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2008, 01:49:34 AM »

if possible lay hands on the overseas release,i think the mighty shift or global shift might fit well
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tburky · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2008, 07:30:59 AM »

quote:
I would like to know which of the new Storm balls is the closest to the Shift. My ball got destroyed in the ball return and the center is getting me a new ball. But, the Shift has been discontinued. So, I would like some opinions as to what would be a close fit.

Thanks in advance.
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I use Storm - you want to smell my balls

To the best of my knowledge, the shift has not been discontinued.

Nicanor · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2008, 07:51:23 AM »

I have the Mighty Shift and it is an outstanding ball. I got it at Nationals last year. Very versatile.

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greenefam · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2008, 08:12:45 AM »

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quote:I would like to know which of the new Storm balls is the closest to the Shift. My ball got destroyed in the ball return and the center is getting me a new ball. But, the Shift has been discontinued. So, I would like some opinions as to what would be a close fit.

Thanks in advance.
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I use Storm - you want to smell my balls

To the best of my knowledge, the shift has not been discontinued.

Well, yes and no. Yes, it is still listed as a current ball. However, if you go to Storm with a warranty request they will tell you to pick a different ball. That is a typical move when they are planning to discontinue.

crackkills · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2008, 08:45:26 AM »

"To the best of my knowledge, the shift has not been discontinued. "

Well, I am just going by what the center told me. They told me they ordered the ball and when they talked to the vendor, it was discontinued. So, maybe or maybe not. I just have to go by what they tell me since they are buying me the new ball. They said they will check with another vendor and let me know. I just hope they can find one because I really like the ball.

The Mighty Shift? I will have to look into that. Thanks for all the input.
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Monster Pike · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2008, 08:56:20 AM »

Talked my pro-shop guy & he can't get em' either. So it's not official on the website, but it's official w/the pro-shop guys. Most of the on-line shops don't list em anymore either. It's only the ones that sold em for the most that have em left.
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Necromancer · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2008, 08:57:29 AM »

You can easily find a Shift from one of the PBA tour pros or on ebay. It isn't like you are searching for a Quantum Helix

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Necromancer · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2008, 08:58:56 AM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/STORM-SHIFT-Bowling-Ball-NIB-15lbs-Scented_W0QQitemZ250343534715QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBowling?hash=item250343534715&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

It even comes extra scented lol.

greenefam · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2008, 10:35:34 AM »

Crackkills (good name - btw) is getting a replacement ball from his center/pro shop. I am assuming they are only going to replace with what their distributor has and very few distributors still are supplying Shifts, let alone overseas balls. I still think your choice is between a Gravity, a HY-Road, and one of the fire line balls. If you want a slightly stronger ball get a Gravity. If you want a slightly smoother ball go with the HY-Road.

abrown · « **Reply #14 on:** December 18, 2008, 10:48:36 AM »

my hyroad gives me tha same look that my shift did but then again most places can still get a shift if not they still got them on the internet

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