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Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« on: September 17, 2015, 12:21:21 PM »
It is out in less than 30 days. Why not promos, videos, etc?
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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2015, 12:44:07 PM »
Hype seems to be down everywhere. Honestly I feel like the industry is in a lull and no one is really doing anything radically different. I feel like every company is pretty evenly matched right now when you compare equipment

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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2015, 01:16:57 PM »
Storm pricing is getting a little high.  Might have something to do with it idk
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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2015, 02:43:18 PM »
I disagree with both statements.

In response, all the more reason to promote your product. If everything is evenly matched...then reach out to the customer and promote your products.  If they raise the price then they have more marketing dollars.
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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2015, 03:16:31 PM »
I agree it is more reason to promote. In my mind Storm and Roto promote new releases the least of any company now. They've become the Yankees/Patriots of bowling,  they now sit back and watch people flock to them and repeat buy on the brand alone
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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2015, 03:20:22 PM »
I just received mine yesterday ... want some hype.  It is the worst smelling ball they have ever made :)

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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2015, 03:30:55 PM »
I remember when balls like the lucid came out they tried to hype the ball to be a great ball, yet wasn't really. Not saying the lock won't be but the only hype vid Ive seen is the one where they used with wesley low using a couple of locks with different layouts and surface. Also, I know its kind of beating the dead horse, but the price increase will affect sales, either for better or worse. But lets face it not everyone is gonna be thrilled to buy a $170 ball then pay for drilling.

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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2015, 03:47:49 PM »
I just received mine yesterday ... want some hype.  It is the worst smelling ball they have ever made :)

seriously?

I was considering buying one just because it does smell like ginger snaps (my favorite cookies)
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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2015, 04:03:22 PM »
I know that people's senses of smell vary.  Could be I got a bad batch.  It has a chemical smell to me.  Maybe you can go to a pro shop and "smell their balls"?  :) sorry, couldn't resist.

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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2015, 04:36:20 PM »
I would buy it but.. 170? no thanks :P rather buy a skull spareball that blinks the eyes than the lock  ;D
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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2015, 10:55:22 AM »
Watching Joshua Taijiri throw it the ball looked nice. I can't really think of what that ball reminds me of at this time. Definitely not just another high end asymmetric. It has a different motion to say the least. I kinda want to punch one.
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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2015, 12:16:48 PM »
Watching Joshua Taijiri throw it the ball looked nice. I can't really think of what that ball reminds me of at this time. Definitely not just another high end asymmetric. It has a different motion to say the least. I kinda want to punch one.

It's got storms version of the critical theory written all over it.  Color, finish, probably numbers..
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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2015, 12:55:25 PM »
Didn't know storm made a new ball till now

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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2015, 01:52:33 PM »
Maybe because in three more weeks there will be another next best new ball?
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Re: Why is there no storm hype for the lock?
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2015, 04:46:14 PM »
Then 3 weeks later, another one !