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DTDude

Free SPI ball, but which one?

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I'm getting a free ball from any of Storm's brands. I'm just starting to feel competent with what I'm doing (just about a year in). I'm definitely speed dominate, working on getting my revs up. Currently I own:

  • Storm Ion Max
  • Storm Equinox
  • Storm Tropical Surge
  • Radical Outer Limits Solid
  • Hammer Black Widow Mania
  • Hammer Raw
  • Motiv Venom Shock

The Ion Max, Equinox, Outer Limits, and Mania get the most use. Venom Shock the least.

My PSO/Coach suggested a 900 Global Origin, or really anything with a high hook potential. I was thinking about the Origin or Gremlin....or perhaps a strong symmetrical ball. Maybe Phaze AI....or lower diff ball to use after the lanes have transitioned, perhaps an IQ Tour. I primarily bowl at a high friction house.

I gravitate towards Storm. Silly as it may sound taking a sec to take a whiff of my ball up on the approach slows me down a bit.

Right now only bowling on a house shot (so yes, I know this is all overkill) but definitely want to start to tackle a sport/challenge patterns at some point.

Any suggestions? Probably not 1 right answer here but curios what you all think.

Posted Jul 4, 2025, 1:17 AM UTC

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