Storm Paradigm Bowling Ball

I love this ball! Got my high set with it! I put the 4x4 on it and I have plenty of area on just about any house shot with this ball and it is the most versatile one I have. Controllable on the backends, doesn't overhook on the dry and if you pull it through the heavy oil it still has enough backend to make the pocket. Only negative thing about it is it doesn't do as well on extreme dry or extreme flood. I can still get away with it on occasion though. That's not what I got it for anyway and it shouldn't be enough to dissuade anyone from getting this ball.

I got this ball from my parents for christmas last year. I had it drilled long, because I had just bought an Xfactor Vertigo. I threw the ball on a house shot and was pleasanly surprised by how much it moved. I knew it would go long, but i never figured it would hook back from the guttter. I threw the ball in a tournament a week later and qualified fourth, throwing 218, 234, 220, 197, 248, and 252. it was awesome. This ball is also aweome on sport shot, im averaging 180 with it, and ive never bowled sport dhot before However, this year the house shot that I bowl my league on is very tight. i cant play outside the 10 board. and if i want to carry with my paradigm, i have to go high flush, or slow down enough to make the ball hook back from the outside. It left too many 10 pins with a tight line to the 12 board. At that point I just put it away and took out the vertigo.

Drilled this ball with the pin next to my ring finger and the CG directly under, This gave me a lovely smooth reaction and strong midlane roll with not too much angle on the back ends. This ball is great, It never gets dropped out of my tournament bag, I have shot two nice sets with this ball 769 and 767 both sets were exactly a year apart, so this ball did not die after alot of use which is a very rare thing for balls these days. The ball works well on most conditions it gives a really smooth reaction and is very predictable and easy to adjust with, The carry rate is very good also. I loved this ball so much I think i might even buy another one,

Good ball over all with tremendous hitting power, but where I bowl the lanes are flooded with oil so it will work the best . Works better when polished than dull. I don't really know what it would be like on really dry lanes because im bowling on flooded lanes all the time! Really, overall a good ball that will hook if you want it to but if you bowl it ot slow it will take off like a rocket, STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES,STORM RULES

This is far and away the best ball i have ever thrown. The ball is versitale enough to play from the outside (second arrow) and yet i can play deep inside as well. You name the shot and this ball can pull it off. When the ball gets to the pocket its pretty much all over. The pins just seem to explode the ball hits with so much power. There are a few down sides to this ball(very few). If the lanes start to dry out put the ball back in the bag because there is no way you'll be able to throw it. If by some miracle you can keep it on the correct side of the head pins the ball burns up and leaves the flat 10. The only other down side is that some of them crack. Although mine hasn't cracked yet and I've had it for a year and a half and it has been baked twice. Overall I would definetly recomend this ball to anyone. If you are thinking about buying this ball do yourself a favor and buy it you wont be sorry you did. I haven't thrown a ball that impressed me as much as this one d

This review will have several layers of dust on it, so here goes... I have had the Storm Paradigm since late May of '06. It is a fourteen-pounder with a very strong drilling. With the higher RG and lighter weight, I chose a 4" X 4" setup (pin to PAP, RAD to PAP). My thanks go out once again to Mike Corum of Empire Pro Shop at Southwyck Lanes in Toledo, Ohio. The smaller weight allows me to generate more revs AND more speed. I love the fact that this Paradigm will not deflect through the rack; it has early pickup with a strong, continuous backend reaction. I have used this ball on both house AND Sport conditions, namely the PBA Chameleon and Scorpion patterns. This rock lives up to its name: a Paradigm!

I liked this ball when I first got it. I shot a few good scores with it, I liked the way it reacted, and felt like I had a winner. Then it cracked from the edge of my ring finger hole to the pin. Pro shop fixed it, no problem. It then cracked between the finger holes, above the finger holes, and from the middle finger to about 2" to the right. Again, pro shop fixed it, no problem. The third time, the crack extended from the ring finger to about 1/4 of the way around the ball to the left, and went all the way to the core. Bye bye. Replaced it with a Passion, and haven't really been able to use it yet, as it's a little too strong for the lane conditions that I've seen as of late.<scrip

I have been using Storm balls over the last 6 years and have grown disappointed with their products. I am on my second Paradigm from the factory and it has cracked after 2 games going from the pin out. The first one cracked in 3 places before I sent it in. It cracked between the bridge after 1 game, then cracked above the fingers in a smiley face pattern, and the last one went from the pin out about 1 inch. I have also had 2 Charges crack, 1 X factor crack, and now my Diablo is also cracking. Seems like a continuing theme here. I love how the balls react it just seems that the durability sucks as all the balls but the X-factor have cracked within one month of being drilled. Before you jump the gun, my bridge is far enough apart and my driller has been drilling for about 20 years so it is not some kid doing this. He has drilled Lane 1's, Ebonites, and some Brunswicks and they have never cracked. Just disappointed because this is forcing me to try other lines of balls.

This has proven to be the best scoring ball I have used to date. I recorded a 299 game this past October and just tonight I rolled a 290 game as part of a 784 set. The ball is versatile and will finish hard in light-med-oily conditions. It has great back end, consistent carry and it's very forgiving. This one I'd highly recommend if you are in the market for a new ball. I'm a big fan of Ebonite but this ball is every bit as good if not better than anything else I'm currently using.

ITs a pretty good, strong ball that is a great investment. It carries well and gets nice length. Ive shot numerous seven hundreds. It has a vicious back end reaction and hits like a hammer. Great for full rollers. Its a little too expensive i think though but i also think i got my moneys worth. If the lanes get a little dry you definitely need to switch to something a little less aggressive. But overall it is a nice ball and revs up great. It defenitely is one of Storm's greatest balls along with the newest paradigm.... The DOMINATION!!!<scri

i would reccomend anybody buying it the ball is the best ball i ever had. this is my second Paradignm the first one cracked and they got me another one so even though it cracked i still would not of changed anything i would still by a paradignm even though alot of them are cracking. the way if feel is if there are replacing them if they are cracking then i will keep on throughing it until they don't replace it no more. there are 2 people in my family that have a paradigm my dad and my cousin, my dad shot his first 300 and 800 in the same series and my cousin he has been so close he shot a 289 this last year.

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this ball is one of the best balls i have purchased since i owned a morich hercules,storm never seems to amaze me anymore, they put out such a good product everytime,i use nothing but storm and i have got 8 others believing in storm now,if you wanna buy a product that will get you a big hook or wanna play an outside shot on heavy oil, then get a storm paradigm.(great ball)(if you wanna win, then storm your way there and cause a natural disaster,because when you throw the best, you can only get better)

Did NE1 get the license number of that TRUCK? This ball hits HARD! revs up nice, good length and angle into the pocket. solid pocket hits (or anything somewhat close) is an annihalation. I threw 10 games with this ball B4 it cracked halfway around to the core. It wasn't the drilling or the lanes, and temps were in the 70's all day..........can you say mfr. wtfz? Good reacting ball for Medium oil conditions. Forget heavy oil unless you're a cranker that still has a wrist. Due to the "Egg Crack Effect" I am too timid to revisitthis ball. I am Currently trying out "The One"...seems comparable so far (except it hasnt broken in half yet).

This is my second Paradigm, just love the ball. Purchased on 4/20/06 from Mike Miller(PBA)at "10 Pins and More" in Rio Rancho, NM. Ball started out weighing 15lbs 3 oz with 3.0 2oz top weight before drilling and a 3.0" pin. Laid ball out with pin just right of the ring fingert(Right-Hander), RAD+ swung out 1 1/2" right of thumb, x-weight hole, box condition. Threw ball on my typical house shot 38' buffed to 45' Synthetic up and around the 10 board(see profile for style), there is OB outside the 5 board. The ball is very aggressive throughout the entire lane. No matter how hard I tried, it was very difficult to get this ball to blow by the 1-3 pocket. If the ball got out too far it would come flying back, but if I pulled it the thing was way too aggressive and would cross over. Another Excellent Ball From STORM!

THE BEST STORM PUT OUT BESIDES THE ACE. BOTH ROLL THE SAME BUT THE PARADIGM HITS WITH FORCE AND SENDS MESSENGERS ALL OVER. ITS A BALL THAT IF NOTHING IN YOUR BAG WORKS YOU WILL DO OK WHEN USED. OUT OF THE BOX I LEFT AOLT OF 10 PINS . I USDED SCOTCH BRITE OVER MY FLARE LINES AND IT ENDED MY 10PIN LEAVES. I LIKE TO KEEP IT POLISHED AND I PLAY 2 BOARDS RIGHT THEN MY COMFORT AREA. I USE CAR WAX(TURTLE WAX) AND IT KEEPS THE BALL LIKE BRAND NEW. A MUST IN THE BAG. LIKE ALL BALLS YOU HAVE TO THROW THIS BAL OR IT CAN LEAVE YOU UGLY STUFF.

When i got this ball i wasnt sure if it would be a good chose because i hadnt seen to many people throwing it yet but im glad i did get it. The first night that i threw it was on my sport shot league. The first shot i threw with it i stood on the 25 board and threw it out to the first arrow. The ball just glided throw the heads with ease and unleashed all its power on the backend. Needless to say i didnt even hit the head pin on the left side. This ball definatly needs oil but it can also be thrown on lighter oil patters if u are able to take most of the hand out of the ball.

When I first got this ball I didn't like it very much. After I found out what this ball wanted then the ball show me how easy it was to X . The lanes were a little dry but if you kept up the speed it found the pocket. My 8th game on this ball was a 300 ninth 204 and the 10 was a 205. I never move from the spot that I was using on the lane and only 1 board on the approch 6 board left of the last dot to the right throwing out to the 10 board. I still don't know what this ball will do when the oil is in the back end but I will find out soon. <s

This ball is going to become a very popular ball in the not to distant future. Although it is a little pricey out here in Vegas ($269.95) it is well worth the investment. As I stated in my previous post, I am primarily using this ball as a spare ball. A 7-10 split is certainly not impossible with this thing as I hit one in league play tonight en route to a 255. I am certainly looking forward to the new Passion ball. I have bowled with it some in a Storm Demo out here and it hits a lot better than the Paradigm. Both of these balls should be included in your arsenal.

The ball is great, I`ve now had it for a little over 4 months. I`ve brought my league average from a 189 to 219.7. I`ve shot 790`s, 780`s, 770`s, etc... I`ve rolled a 299, 300, 290`s many 280`s and 279`s with the ball. This ball has given me the extra edge I`ve been looking for for a long time. Like I said before, from the 1st night I threw it in that tourney andwon, I knew the ball was great. Storm is a great company and this ball is proof that they can make more than just a great ball. Anyone looking for a ball to compliment the paradigm on a little less oil, I reccomend the fired up. Storm has hepled me become a 2 time youth canadian national champion and since I`m still only 16, I expect that there equipment will help me accomplish alot more as I get older. Thanks for another great ball Storm!! Remember, always bowl up a storm!!<scri

chapter 120: A memoir from the diary of a ballsack. I swung to school this morning walking inbetween Andy's legs. It's funny cause lately I've felt, respectively (and no pun intended) a connection with him. I don't know what I would do if I ever lost him, or what he would do if he ever lost me. We are two peas in a pod...or two balls in a bag I guess, but anyway, why can't I ever see anything that is going on in his life. I mean he always covers me up. I have friends that are out all the time, but there is a price with that and I sure don't want to be beaten like they are. Anyway, I'm going to bed now.

Awesome ball to have. This ball does what my Vertigo used to do which was no to track out and keep hooking into the pocket. I got the ball drilled stacked w/o a weight hole, still debating to get one. When I throw the ball the fast down the 10 board, it hesistates to grab the lane. However thrown correctly and the reaction is awesome. The smell ain't too bad either, reminds me of Fruity Pebbles. When the lane dries the ball will leave you plenty of splits by cutting through the head pin. If you like to bowl Storm then this is a must have.

I would say that this ball is good for a smooth bowler. I have had to adjust where a stand and where a throw, because I cover a lot more of the lane with the ball. Throw it too hard or too light and watch out, won't be pretty. Even thoughit is cracking would still reccomend it to anyone. Any questions feel free to email me. I have never had issues with any ball I have gotten except this one, still a great ball. Have shot 733, 656, 660, 661, 702 with it. I am currently a 200 avg with the Paradigm, the Vertigo, and the Killer Insticnt in my arsenal

This ball is amazing. I just used it today for the first time, it's my brothers and doesn't even fit me that good, and started with a 290 and finished with a solid 752 series. This ball goes nice and long and snaps back so strong it's truly unbelievable. There is few weak 10 pins left with this ball. Sometimes, I start leaving 9 and 8 pins which can get annoying, but all you gotta do is make a slight adjustment. I will use this ball from now on when I'm looking to play inside or a swing shot anywhere from the 4th to the 2nd arrow. I'm not sure,if this ball would be great trying to play way outside, but I'm not certain because I only threw one ball near the first arrow. This is a great ball that I would suggest to anyone not bowling on a flood condition.

I bought this ball back about a month ago drilled it up with the 4x4 drilling for strong hook. Gets alittle more length then I thought it would but it just destroys the pins when it gets there. I bought a second one this last weekend and drilled it 6x4 for the deep inside line, great for crankers it is great when the lanes start to dry out and I have to move way inside, just a great ball was disappointed awhile back with storm but this ball has brought me back back back back back back back back back