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Reviews by matt klein

Ebonite Mission

Roto Grip Cell Pearl

Storm Hy-Road

Storm Invasion

Storm Reign of Fire

Storm Virtual Energy

Storm Virtual Gravity

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Ebonite Mission

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Reviewed by matt klein on 3/29/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

228

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Left Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

15lbs 4 oz
3" pin
3 Oz top weight
OOB
Pin up over ring 3.5" from pap
Cg 1" left from pap
Mb 1 1/4" left of thumb
No x-hole

I'm pretty biased to storm products but since everyone is throwing one I thought I'd give it a go. All I have to say is WOW! The pin up layout gave me decent length clean through the front and strong i mean strong in the midlane with a continuous back end motion. Even when i missed my mark and pushed the ball left it recovered extremely well. This ball does need oil though once the lanes break down it has to go back in the bag. Over all I'm impressed with this ball. Pin carry has been pretty good. First series out of the box 290, 258 ,300 for 848 series. This ball is going to put ebonite back on the map. I'm liking it so much im going to drill up another one pin under and it's definitely going to be in my bag for nationals.

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Roto Grip Cell Pearl

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Reviewed by matt klein on 2/14/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

228

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Left Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

15.4 lbs
3 inch pin
layout- 3 3/8 from pap

Decided to drill this with a really strong layout. Lets just say strong is an understatement. This ball really rips the rack. The midlane recovery is extremely amazing. Allowed me play further inside than i normal do. Had a chance to throw this on the scorpion pattern and it didnt disappoint. The Cell Pearl gets down the lane has a really sharp break which leaves ringing 7s every now and then but overall im impressed with this ball. Storm/Rotogrip has come out with nothing but great balls. Definitely a great compliment to the original cell.
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Storm Hy-Road

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Reviewed by matt klein on 2/14/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

228

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Left Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

15.4 lbs
pin over middle finger
Cg 1/2" left of center line
Left at 1500 polished

This ball is a great mid priced ball. Extremely versatile cover stock. With this negative pin layout i got really good length and a strong backend. Since its a negative pin layout this ball sometimes will roll out and leave a week 7 or pocket 7-10 but other then that I'm extremely pleased with this ball. Definitely a great bench mark or go to ball. Took this down to 2000 grit polished and got a little smoother back end reaction. You will Definitely get your bang for your buck with this ball.

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Storm Invasion

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Reviewed by matt klein on 2/14/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

228

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Left Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

15.4 lbs
Top Weight- 2.5oz
3.5" pin
Layout- Pin 1" up over ring finger
Cg kicked 45 Degrees left of ring finger
Mass Bias 1" left of thumb
O.B.O Surface

This ball is amazing. Have gotten crazy pin carry. This layout allowed me to play 4 boards right and further inside then my virtual energy. What i got was good length with a really explosive backend. Even with some carry down this ball cleared the heads and still drove strong to the pocket. Even when i miss left this ball was extremely forgiving and made it to the pocket. With a little polish this ball with be a little smoother on the backend. Once again Storm has come out with another winner.

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Storm Reign of Fire

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Reviewed by matt klein on 2/14/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

228

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Left Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

15.3 Lbs
3.5" Pin
Pin 1/2" under bridge
Cg Kicked 55 degrees
Left at 1000 grit

This layout gave me early roll with a controlable backend.
Great on THS fresh oil. Allowed me to play down and in. This has become my feel ball when i start to strugle with my other equipment. Threw 725 out of the box and havent thrown under 700 with it yet. This ball is a great addition to your arsenal and can make a great bench mark ball. Storm has been on a roll another great ball.
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Storm Virtual Energy

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Reviewed by matt klein on 9/13/2009

About the Bowler

League Average:

228

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Left Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Weight: 15lbs 4oz
Pin:3-3.5"
Top weight: 3oz
Left at OOB 1500 grit polished

Had one drilled with a pin up layout for length. This ball got great length with a strong explosive backend. THS fresh oil and shot 299 first game with it and finished with a 768 series.

By far this ball is stronger than my hyroad, alot smoother on the backend than my virtual gravity and got better length than my second dimension. reacts similar to my power agent but with a stronger backend. Also the pear berry scent smells amazing. Definitly a great addition to your bag and a good 1-2 punch with the virtual gravity.
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Storm Virtual Gravity

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Reviewed by matt klein on 2/14/2010

About the Bowler

League Average:

228

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Left Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

15.4 Lbs
3-4" Pin
Pin under middle finger
Cg 2 1/4" under ring finger
Mass Bias 1 1/4" left and 2 1/4" down from thumb
Small weight hole
Left at 4000 with reacta shine

Got decent length with a strong midlane roll. This ball reads the midlane well and has a smooth arc in the back end. This layout let me play from different angles. This ball is definitely my favorite ball in my bag. Even with extreme carry down this ball still drives. The pin carry has been phenomenal. Only downside if there is a lack of oil this ball is too much. Extremely aggressive ball on dry back ends. If your looking for a strong ball for medium-heavy conditions this ball is it!! Definitely a great 1-2 punch with my virtual energy. Storm has again come out with a great product

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