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Storm Nation - September 2, 2012 !Q review by staffer Garrett Richardson

Name: garrett richardson

Storm Product: !Q

Accomplishment: Hand: Left Ball Speed: 16-17mph Ball Weight: 15lbs PAP: 5 left 7/16 up Degrees of Tilt: 17 Layout: 5 1/4 x 4 7/8 x 3 The !Q is drilled with the pin above the fingers above the bridge with no hole. With the factory 4000 Abralon finish it is clean through the heads with a early read in the mid lane and a smooth continuous motion to the pocket and hits the pins HARD. I was really surprised how clean I was able to get it through the front for me with the 4000 and the PFT™ - Progressive Friction Technology Solid cover stock compared to the marvel solid which I had to have more oil for to get the right reaction. The !Q is a great medium to heavy oil ball for people who bowl tournaments or bowl in leagues where the conditions are a little more challenging than your typical house shot. The !Q is versatile for different types of bowlers and lane play. The best patterns that worked best for me with the !Q is medium to longer patterns. On the medium patterns I am able to stand in my comfort zone which is the 23 board and swing it out to the 9-10 board at the breakpoint; and have a nice smooth back end motion which is controllable and does not have a sharp angle down lane. For the longer patterns I can play straighter which would be standing around the 10 and going up 6-7 board. You can play a tighter line on longer patterns with the !Q but can’t give it too much speed or its going to drive past the breakpoint from what I have noticed. As long as you are soft at the bottom when playing a tighter line it is a MONSTER! If you have any questions about the !Q email me at garrett.richardson@pinolebowlerssupply.com Garrett Richardson Storm/Roto Grip Amateur Staff Vise Inserts Amateur Staff Pinole Bowler’s Supply www.facebook.com/grstorm www.facebook.com/pinolebowlerssupply www.stormbowling.com www.rotogrip.com www.viseinserts.com

Pro Shop/Driller: Pinole Bowler's Supply

Bowling Center: AMF Pinole Valley Lanes

Bowling Average: 223

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September, 2012

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• 9/26/2012: Rick Heflin Shoots 766 with Frantic.
• 9/26/2012: Three 800's in Three weeks!
• 9/25/2012: 761 With Virtual Gravity™ Nano
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• 9/23/2012: Roll Like Augustine
• 9/23/2012: Jason Howe Shoots 780 with Crossroad™
• 9/22/2012: Peebles on the Solid Road to Perfection Again!
• 9/22/2012: Ethan Gray On Fire with Fire Road™
• 9/21/2012: Shawn Reed Still Having Success With Storm Virtual Gravity
• 9/19/2012: Ethan Gray's Gets Three Honor Score Awards With The Storm Fireroad
• 9/18/2012: Melanee Akens Shoots First 300 with Storm Frantic
• 9/18/2012: 14 yr Old Wins AAU Silver Medal With Storm Vivid
• 9/12/2012: PJ Haggerty Reviews The Storm Manic
• 9/12/2012: PJ Haggerty Reviews The Storm IQ Tour
• 9/12/2012: PJ Haggerty Reviews The Storm Fringe
• 9/12/2012: PJ Haggerty Reviews The Storm IQ
• 9/12/2012: PJ Haggerty Reviews The Storm Fire Road
• 9/12/2012: Mark Payne Rolls First PBA 300 Game
• 9/11/2012: Chris Etchieson Fires 299 With Storm Fringe
• 9/10/2012: Kyle Troup Wins Third Regional With Storm Marvel Pearl
• 9/10/2012: Billy Slater Fires 803 With Storm Crossroad
• 9/05/2012: Rick Schultz Fires 23rd 300 With Storm Vivid
• 9/04/2012: Eric J. Seebacher wins Labor Day Open With Storm Virtual Gravity
• 9/02/2012: !Q review by staffer Garrett Richardson