Why are storm balls scented?

The odor conveys sophistication, according to Steve Kloempken, Storm’s director of marketing, who added that previous Storm balls had featured more prosaic scents, including peppermint, chocolate and black cherry. But the company’s main goal was to improve not the smell but the technology inside the ball.

Do bowling balls have scents?

Actually, not all bowling balls are scented. Storm bowling balls were the first scented balls, due to an idea the CEO of Storm Bowling Products, Bill Chrisman, had one day. However, a nice scented bowling ball is also a benefit to the bowler.

What are bowling balls filled with?

In general, though, the inner core is made of powdered metal oxides such as calcium or iron oxide mixed with a resin and catalyst to harden the mixture. This is the heaviest part of the ball, and its shape—whether symmetric like a sphere or asymmetric like a lightbulb—influences how the ball rotates down the lane.

Who makes scented bowling balls?

Storm
Storm is one of only five bowling ball manufacturers in the world and the only one that manufactures scented bowling balls. Not all of the balls Storm makes have the industry-coveted scents.

Are Roto Grip balls scented?

From time to time our equipment has had scent, but not on purpose. No matter how much they flush the tanks sometimes a run of balls gets a previous scent, but it is never strong. Roto Grip, Inc. Storm Products, Inc.

What does the RG mean in bowling?

radius of gyration
High RG. The USBC defines RG (radius of gyration) as: Measured in inches, radius of gyration is the distance from the axis of rotation at which the total mass of a body might be concentrated without changing its moment of inertia. Simply put, RG is when your ball begins to rev up.

What were bowling balls made of before 1906?

Bowling balls were made of lignum vitae (hardwood) until the 1905 introduction of rubber balls.

What storm Ball smells like cinnamon?

Tropical Surge Storm Carbon/Chrome Cinnamon Streusel Scented. Our beloved Tropical line has evolved again! The all-new Surge Core, with a boosted differential paired with our dependable Reactor formula will give you the curve you’ve been craving for. Six exciting colors and fragrances will appeal to just about anybody.

Did storm buy Roto Grip?

Storm Products was founded by Bill and Barbara Chrisman in 1985. In 1997, Storm acquired the Roto Grip brand of bowling balls. Storm has also acquired the Master brand of bowling accessories.

What is flare in bowling?

Flare: To expand or open outward in shape. At that point it simply rolls end over end. The easiest way to visualize this is when you throw the ball. The rings of oil draw the flare for you. Every time the balls has one complete roll it will shift to another axis, creating a new oil ring.