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Title: What is Storm missing?
Post by: VideoBallReviews on March 15, 2009, 10:54:39 PM
In my opinion, Storm has one of the most complete product lines from top to bottom.  As a fun little poll, what do you guys want to see next, and/or what do you think is missing from the current line up?
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: n00dlejester on March 16, 2009, 07:08:43 AM
The Pyro

Something like the Shape-Lock HD wrapped in weak weak cover...like Accu-Tread Pearl or something.

Maybe a pearl particle Street Rod or something
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: TheDude on March 16, 2009, 07:24:12 AM
little revamping in the low end line. like street rod series maybe a control piece in there like as already suggested a pearl particle. or hybird wtv they call it now a days.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: stormed1 on March 16, 2009, 08:11:28 AM
Something similar to a Neptune for drier conditions. The treet Rods and Tropicals are way to strong
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: tburky on March 16, 2009, 08:35:35 AM
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In my opinion, Storm has one of the most complete product lines from top to bottom.  As a fun little poll, what do you guys want to see next, and/or what do you think is missing from the current line up?
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new core design in fire line with r2x and r2x etm
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: jbuzz31 on March 16, 2009, 10:19:30 AM
How about a R2X Pearl/Solid hybrid w/E.T.M coverstock on the Rapid Fire Core?  4000 Abralon Finish?
Black solid with gold mica in it
and the pearl electric blue with black mica


I'd buy one.
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Edited on 3/16/2009 10:25 AM
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: abrown on March 16, 2009, 10:29:05 AM
a plastic with a weight block in it or bring back the hit
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Goof1073 on March 16, 2009, 10:30:46 AM
Bring back the Tour Power!!!!  Strength, control, carry...what else could you ask for?
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: icefiction on March 16, 2009, 10:36:30 AM
how bout something that rolls early but doesnt have such a strong move on the backs
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Jeffrevs on March 16, 2009, 10:38:47 AM
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Bring back the Tour Power!!!!  Strength, control, carry...what else could you ask for?
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: nospareball on March 16, 2009, 10:52:45 AM
Hy-Road cover with the twin-v core
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: azus on March 16, 2009, 11:01:36 AM
A ball that moves like the Vertigo.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Mr Straight Ball on March 16, 2009, 11:16:13 AM
I like to see a current release of the Red Sun Storm. Bring the name, core and color back and wrap it in a current skin.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: greenefam on March 16, 2009, 11:20:53 AM
Britton,

From a coverage standpoint (balls to cover most conditions) I'd agree that the current line up is pretty complete.  However, I would argue that the area that Storm is still kind of weak is in the higher RG - lower diff ball for drier heads.  The Street Rod balls I think were designed for that area but there is too much overlap with the fire and thunder lines.  There needs to be new Storm core that meets that spot as well as a cover stock that meets the need that Curelon space - milder reactive that doesn't overreact in dry.
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: raiderh20boy on March 16, 2009, 11:26:28 AM
THUNDER FLASH!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Ric Clint on March 16, 2009, 01:19:36 PM
I would love to see something WEAKER along the lines of a BIG HIT Pearl, BLUE HOT Flame, or RED HOT Flame for drier conditions!

Basically something that goes LONGER (and with slightly LESS Backend) than Roto Grip's NEPTUNE... and still has the ability to hit & carry.

ROTO GRIP actually already has such a ball in the EARTH. But the EARTH is an overseas ball and I haven't ever been able to find one here in the U.S. The EARTH, from what I have heard, is the Big Hit's CORE with the Neptune's COVER. Which would seem like a perfect step down from the Neptune, since it has the same COVER with just a weaker CORE.

So basically it would be a weaker type of ball like this that I would like to see either from STORM or ROTO GRIP. I know that I would buy a Case or 2 of them!





Edited on 3/16/2009 1:21 PM
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: laneman on March 16, 2009, 02:05:59 PM
Two more T-Roads...

One particle the other pearl urethane.
With those two added you could have a arsenal of T-Roads that could handle just about any lane condition.
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: bowler0821 on March 16, 2009, 02:14:53 PM
I would like to see something like the neptune in storms line up, something like a replacement for the thunder flash would be awesome for thoes really tricky patterns. Having a ball again like the tour power would be awesome so everyone can have a great bench mark ball.

ALso I would like to see a replacement for the xfactor. THere is the super domination that they have overseas.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: leftyinsnellville on March 16, 2009, 02:19:17 PM
Something to compete with AMF's Mega Friction...a splinter-throwing hook monster with little concern for length.
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: JD74 on March 16, 2009, 02:24:11 PM
A Particle Pearl, like the X Factor Ace. Or something for lighter oil, like plastic with a core, and a new clear Plastic ball with the lightning bolt inside.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: jbuzz31 on March 16, 2009, 02:29:04 PM
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Two more T-Roads...

One particle



or how about them putting the E.T.M in R2X solid ?

*drools*  

plus a sparkly ball always has shelf appeal
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Monster Pike on March 16, 2009, 04:32:13 PM
Pearl/Particle R2X on Shape Lock HD.  Or in the fire line.  I love the Shift.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: VBP-Dustin on March 16, 2009, 04:35:49 PM
all they need to do is bring back a couple of balls

Tour Power- enough said

Thunder Flash- todays conditions hook to much with all these hook monets make something controlable and that hits

Meteor Flash-  Low flare and hit
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: tst4eko on March 16, 2009, 04:47:05 PM
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Two more T-Roads...

One particle the other pearl urethane.
With those two added you could have a arsenal of T-Roads that could handle just about any lane condition.


I agree. I was also going to suggest a pure urethane, but the above post beat me to it. Also a particle T-Road would be sweet.

In addition, I'd like to see the El Nino line return.
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Brian362 on March 16, 2009, 04:53:15 PM
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Bring back the Tour Power!!!!  Strength, control, carry...what else could you ask for?
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Cobalt Bomb on March 16, 2009, 05:01:15 PM
Super Domination! It is an overseas ball with the RAD weight block, solid r2x with ETM!
Also, on the other end of the spectrum, a weaker covered ball than the Tropicals and the Street Rods would be nice, something similar to 900G Creature Pearl and Link.
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: VIXIV on March 16, 2009, 05:09:25 PM
A modern version of the Core Power LRG.
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: nocarey on March 16, 2009, 06:28:40 PM
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I'd like to see the return of the Bolt and Bolt Pro
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how about a Hy-Road Pro?
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: EboHammer on March 16, 2009, 09:40:41 PM
How about the original Black Thunder?  I would like that.  It might bring me back to try a storm ball again.  
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: CPA on March 16, 2009, 09:58:37 PM
A return of the Lightning Flash.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: The SuperHitMan on March 16, 2009, 10:44:20 PM
Bring back the

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Super Power
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Astroman on March 17, 2009, 01:19:30 AM
X-Factor remake
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Storm269 on March 17, 2009, 04:50:27 AM
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Super Domination! It is an overseas ball with the RAD weight block, solid r2x with ETM!
Also, on the other end of the spectrum, a weaker covered ball than the Tropicals and the Street Rods would be nice, something similar to 900G Creature Pearl and Link.


Is the Super Domination really good ?
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: GeneYuss on March 17, 2009, 05:06:45 AM
I think storm needs to release an updated Hot Rod, with a stronger coverstock but still with no core. Maybe R2S or Reactor to give the same motion as a Rayzr for drier lanes so the ball can push further down the lane in later games.
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Cobalt Bomb on March 17, 2009, 05:13:00 AM
It is a new Japanese release. If you look on Storm's site, they seem to have about 6 different Dominations, using about every current cover on that weight block, including SOLID R2X with ETM, a cover that has not been used here yet. I just particularly like the RAD weight block.

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Super Domination! It is an overseas ball with the RAD weight block, solid r2x with ETM!
Also, on the other end of the spectrum, a weaker covered ball than the Tropicals and the Street Rods would be nice, something similar to 900G Creature Pearl and Link.


Is the Super Domination really good ?
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: dizzyfugu on March 17, 2009, 06:20:36 AM
A tame ball for lighter conditions would be nice, as an alternative to the higher RG Reactor Tropical Storms. An urethane cover (there are overseas balls...) with a lower RG core would be nice, or a ball with an older Cureylon coverstock with a true core, say a Street Rod with such a weaker cover.

Besides, I still dream of an Accu Tread revival - a pearl ball with the Twin-V core would be nice
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: WiscBowler on March 17, 2009, 06:34:51 AM
The Trauma ER with a little stronger cover.
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Mr Straight Ball on March 17, 2009, 09:44:54 AM
A ball like the AMF Mega Friction, THAT IS HILARIOUS! "Dust" a Virtual Gravity with 1000 grit so it's as dusty as that Mega Friction and see if you feel the same way.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: tizzle on March 17, 2009, 09:56:58 AM
yeah.... the mega friction still out hooks the virtual. The virtual is a decent ball though. I had mine at 1000, and there was still no comparison.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: EJ300 on March 17, 2009, 10:14:29 AM
yeah i love the ER that thing was sweet and with that newer cover, OMG!!!
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: VBP-Dustin on March 17, 2009, 10:22:12 AM
i wish i bowled where all of you bowl becuase ive had my virtual for almost 4 months and have a total of about 15 gmaes on it.  I can't throw it anywhere it hooks too much.  I wish people would realize that hook isnt alway the answer.  Too many people dont know the difference between hook and roll out.  Whats wrong with some milder pieces that offer control and are more consistant than just a hook monster
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: dizzyfugu on March 17, 2009, 10:26:17 AM
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i wish i bowled where all of you bowl becuase ive had my virtual for almost 4 months and have a total of about 15 gmaes on it.  I can't throw it anywhere it hooks too much.  I wish people would realize that hook isnt alway the answer.  Too many people dont know the difference between hook and roll out.  Whats wrong with some milder pieces that offer control and are more consistant than just a hook monster


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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: UNObowler01 on March 17, 2009, 10:56:01 AM
IMO, Storm needs something to compare to a Vibe...bit weaker cover with easy length and hit.  The Street Rod balls are very good, but the pearl is a bit too aggressive in the midlane to be used on burnt up stuff, and the Tropicals hook a bit too much as well.

Personally, I think if they made T-Road pearls & HyRoads forever, I doubt most Storm fans would complain


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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: northface28 on March 17, 2009, 01:15:23 PM
Tour Power.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: bowler0821 on March 17, 2009, 02:41:52 PM
I also agree with the idea of the remake of the ER one of my all time favorite ball and with the S2x solid cover would be awesome and I dont think buying a case would be good enough. If we are going to go on these things I would like to see the xfactor core with the r2s or r2x pearl cover would be awesome.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: mywifebeatmescratch on March 17, 2009, 02:50:43 PM
a ball that dosent suck!!!!
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: KingofKings696 on March 17, 2009, 05:10:09 PM
Easy a light to light medium oil ball that is smooth. Im sure this would make a great tournament ball and for the cranker and lower ball speed users would make a nice ball. I know personally I struggle to find balls weak enough for me(everything is too strong and I cant find a good solid thats weak enough.
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Ebonite BowlToWin on March 17, 2009, 05:26:44 PM
We need the x-factor line back
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Brian362 on March 17, 2009, 10:25:29 PM
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Tour Power.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: dpunky on March 18, 2009, 08:28:12 AM
Storm Depth Charge.  I loved the low-load particle coverstock and core combination.
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: Dave_in_Rio_Rancho on March 18, 2009, 12:00:57 PM
From a marketing viewpoint, my daughter would sure like another La Nina. Me, I fall into the control camp. I hardly ever see house conditions where the top of the line Storm hook monsters are an advantage. The Thunder Series offers the most versatility under the greatest number of conditions for me. I think I would like to see a Long/Low Road using a less aggressive, perhaps harder coverstock than the T-Road Pearl.

Edited on 3/18/2009 2:33 PM
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: chadsproshop on March 18, 2009, 12:49:18 PM
Would love to see a great control ball...thunder flash, tour power and would also love to see some classic remakes....sun storm, x factor, skybolt, paradigm...obviously wouldnt be the beasts they were then but would be fun to throw some relics!     would also love to see the rad+ core back in use...just a personal favorite of mine
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: David Lee Yskes on March 22, 2009, 11:29:48 PM
It would be nice to see some more stuff like the old HotRod, Barbwire, TooHot's stuff like that...  I had two of the HotRods and they were awesome house shot balls and dry lane balls, and for 130$  you couldnt beat them.  

Or, a ball like the BigHit with a core in it....  

I always liked the Tour Power, another ball like that would be sweet.  

Or the old Trauma
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: dzrtrnr on March 22, 2009, 11:52:18 PM
I agree with a big hit cover with a symetrical core in it.
 I would definitely buy a Thunderflash Pro again if they re released it!
Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: River700 on March 23, 2009, 12:16:59 AM
How about take the core from the original hot rod and put a pearl urethane cover on it, that would be one good ball for a light oil to dryer condition. Like a few have already stated, bring back the original rad core and put the r2x pearl cover on it. They could also put the curelyon coverstock on the T-Road core, that would be really good for the viper and chameleon patterns once they break down some, or the cheetah pattern..hehe!
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Title: Re: What is Storm missing?
Post by: ocbowler on March 23, 2009, 01:49:54 AM
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Hy-Road cover with the twin-v core
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