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Storm Jolt Particle Reviewed By: RotoGrip83 06/09/2007 12:11 ( stars)

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I used to use wacky pin placements and layouts but found out the hard way last year on the regional tour to keep your equipment simple. I also learned to play straighter and it changed my PAP drastically. After experimenting with layouts I have fallen in love with the layout of the pin 3 and 3/8 from my PAP, which never used to work for me. The Storm and Roto Grip balls hit like a ton of bricks with this layout. I got my Jolt Particle drilled up with this layout before my last night on the Cheetah pattern in my PBA experience league and matched up super well. I averaged 231 with this ball on the Cheetah. I bought this ball mainly because I love two-piece cores. Believe me when I say I can use this ball on anything, house patterns that are heavy, medium, or dry and on most PBA conditions. My rev rate can range between 400 to 500+ with manipulation of my release and speed.

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Storm Jolt Particle Reviewed By: duke4ever04 04/13/2009 14:43 ( stars)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

About the Bowler
Bowling Hand		Right Handed
League Average		230
Ball Speed		Fast
Style		Cranker

The above mentioned is definitely true about this one. When this baby goes on sale, definitely pick it up, heck I'd recommend picking it up period. Out of the box this sucker HOOKS, if you keep it sanded down 500-800 abralon, you are sure to have movement in oil, I can assure you that. I buffed it up to 4000 abralon though, because I'm a high-speed cranker, and couldn't keep it right on a THS. After changing the surface, this ball came out extremely smooth on the shot. It reads the lane a little early, which evens the backend reaction tremendously, when this ball enters the pocket, it enters it facing like a ball should face, FLUSH! Have solidly shot a 240 average with this ball over 15 games so far, I have no complaints.

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Storm Jolt Particle Reviewed By: migaloti 01/16/2009 00:53 ( stars)

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About the Bowler
Bowling Hand		Right Handed
Experience		Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League Average		169
Ball Speed		Fast
Style		Tweener
PAP		4 7/8 X 1 up

I got this ball because it was a particle ball and the price was unbelievably affordable. If you think a low priced ball might lack something in quality... think again. I can tell you that first off, its a Storm. Secondly, it was made for control in extreme lane oil conditions having a particle load coverstock. This ball has proved to me over and over that it has control, it reads the boards well, it hooks good into the pocket, and best of all... it packs a punch at the backend. I would recommend this ball to those seeking a low cost alternative to high end balls. This is a better choice to have in your arsenal than you'd think.

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Storm Jolt Particle Reviewed By: anitajundy 02/15/2010 12:49 ( stars)

I have only bowled with my ball on two occasions. It really has a lot of action for an 11 lb. ball, and I know as time goes on I will even get better results. I have an average of 155 and on Sunday for practice I bowled 180 and 170! I was even able to pick up my spares without changing to another ball! Great choice! I am extremely pleased with my purchase! Also, the delivery was as they said it would be!

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Storm Jolt Particle Reviewed By: opethfan 04/03/2009 16:31 ( stars)

About the Bowler
Bowling Hand		Left Handed
League Average		205
Ball Speed		Medium
Style		Tweener

Bought this ball for 59.99 hoping for a smooth mid-lane ball. This ball is excellent. Stcked drilling with pin just above and off to the side of ring finger. Very smooth ball that hits really well. This ball is great for medium oily lanes or lanes with carry down. Within one week of getting this ball it paid for itself. Qualified for two tournaments with it. Ball appears as if it would handle polish well , but thats not what particle balls are for. Hit it with 4000 abralon for a little shine to get down the lane but ball is very smooth , not a big snapper on dry back ends.

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Storm Jolt Particle Reviewed By: strids97 03/19/2009 11:17 ( stars)

About the Bowler
Bowling Hand		Right Handed
League Average		180
Ball Speed		Fast
Style		Stroker

I was looking for a ball that gave me some more consistancy. I went from a HotRod Pearl and a Track Animal to this Jolt Particle with hopes of just having a more consistant clean finish. After throwing this for a few weeks and figuring out how to get it to finish the way I want, I'm really starting to love this ball. My average in my leagues droped over 10pts in the last two years and for the last two weeks, I have had consistant 180+ games with 3 games over 200 for the first time in a year and half. It has a smooth clean finish, but drives through the pins just what I was looking for. This is a great ball with a great reaction. If I want a lot of hook I just slow the speed down and it hooks a ton, if I want less hook I just speed it up and have full control. Great Ball!!!

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Storm Jolt Particle Reviewed By: stykelegend 11/14/2008 16:34 ( stars)

I bought the Storm Jolt Particle with the intention of having it drilled to be as aggressive as possible. It was drilled to give more length than my Roto-Grip "Cell".

After adjusting my line, and moving my target from the second arrow to the third, I am happy to report that the Jolt Particle reacts well and hits hard.

Unlike my Cell, the Jolt Particle doesn't break too early, and as long as I am hitting my target, it avoids breaking too far left and missing the pocket. I did leave a few single pins the first few frames, but once I found the "zone" it gave me strike after strike.

I have not altered the surface in any way.

I would recommend this ball to intermediate bowlers who are looking to increase their hook potential.

Warning - this ball works best IN oil. Shots made outside the second arrow tend to hook late and not enough, missing the pocket completely.

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Storm Jolt Particle Reviewed By: detroit365 10/20/2008 22:38 ( stars)

Bought the Jolt Particle to replace an older Columbia Messenger. If anyone had a Messenger you know that you had to really crank it to get good hook out of it. The Particle walks through oil without cranking and on dry lanes rides just as smooth. I bowl with people with Cells and other high end balls and stay right in the thick of things with them. Great ball for the price and performance.

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Storm Jolt Particle Reviewed By: Mateo 10/19/2008 13:59 ( stars)

About the Bowler
Bowling Hand		Right Handed
Experience		Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League Average		219
Sport Shot Average		201
Ball Speed		Medium
Style		Tweener
PAP		3.5

I just got this ball drilled the night before league. I had the pin and drill the same way as my world domination, both have the same pin with same top weight. I notice in later games that my domination would over react to the dryer lanes but it would still hit with power but it took some adjusting. I wanted to get a new ball with the same layout and that's where the jolt came into play. My first 3 games series in league got me some very good results with this ball, and the final results where no adjusting unlike my domination and a 710 series. the jolt holds the lane better do to the matte finish where u could get more friction between the ball and lane, but don't get me wrong I still love my domination and it works better on a little heavier pattern. My jolt particle was a good compliment to my domination.

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