Storm's Director of R & D Settles The Debate

Storm's Director of R & D Settles The Debate | Alex Hoskins Tour Talk

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Welcome back to another episode of Tour Talks, brought to you by Virtue Bowling Supply! In this installment, we dive deep into the heart of the bowling world's latest hot topic with Alex Hoskins, the Director of Research and Development at Storm Bowling.
Join us as we dissect a recent social media firestorm surrounding the controversial topic of bowling ball layouts. Are they the secret sauce behind a perfecting ball reaction, or just a minor detail in the grand scheme of things? Hoskins lends his expertise to the discussion, shedding light on the dynamics at play and offering valuable insights into how much layouts truly impact ball reaction.
We also delve into the topic of leadership changes within Storm Bowling, exploring how these shifts will steer the course of innovation and development for the industry leader. This episode is packed with exclusive insight that any bowling enthusiast won't want to miss.
So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join us for an enlightening conversation with one of the brightest technical minds in the business. It's Tour Talks like you've never seen before, only on Virtue Bowling Supply's KZfaq channel!
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0:00- 1:55 Intro & Background
1:56- 5:00 Relationship with Bill & Bill’s leadership
5:00-8:00 Leadership changes at Storm & expected changes
8:01- 10:00 What Alex does on a day to day basis
10:00-13:00 Let’s get techy (how much do layouts really matter)
13:00-15:30 Scenarios & how much layouts matter by situation
15:31-17:30 What is the real function of layouts
17:31- 19:00 Relying too much on surface adjustments
19:01- 23:30 Procession tracking ball motion core shift, axis change, & flare
23:30-25:10 Layouts allow you to stay in your comfort zone
25:11-26:50 Explosion of info online about the tech side (finding quality info)
26:51- 31:40 Relevance of static weights
31:40-35:30 Change in ball motion vs bowler improvement
35:30-40:00 How to maximize the tech side but keep focus on execution
40:01- 46:50 Bringing the elements together & minimum tech knowledge needed
46:50-48:50 Balancing cost vs benefit of implementing tech advancement in a ball
48:51-END Wrap up

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@colinlynch6491 Ай бұрын

Really enjoy these interview style videos you post. KZfaqs gotta show these to more people

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. We are happy to see people finding value in them and hope to see it keep growing.

@user-gt1wr1vh3i Ай бұрын

Cool having Alex on the show. Darren Tang calls him the "Ball Wizard". I use a general layout for most of my pieces, pin over bridge. My bag differs with cover and core. The only ball that is "different" for me is my strong assym solid that I have drilled pin down. Strong core/cover for the top of the bag and weaker core/cover for the bottom of the bag. I am old school, so I can adjust my speed/revs/release to give the lanes what it is looking for to get the ball to enter the pocket at the right angle to carry through the pins. The constant figuring out is what makes bowling both fun and frustrating at the same time.

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

We agree. Fine tuning and figuring it out is what makes it so fun.

@johnnyjdogg33 Ай бұрын

Great Video, Alex is really easy to listen too, and the knowledge is great. Keep up the great video's.

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words.

@TraumaER Ай бұрын

I can see Alex creating his own ball company at some point in the future. Guy is smart without being condescending. 👍

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

He really is a brilliant guy and you're right he knows how to share information on all levels

@skinniestjeans Ай бұрын

This is a very interesting interview, thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. We have really enjoyed this series and the information we get to share.

@IAmTheEggMan111 Ай бұрын

Really good interview. Good questions

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching we really apreciate it.

@jimcurrie Ай бұрын

Yes, they do. Even though the balance holes are not required anymore the CG does have to be near your grip on the ball.

@Slimzyjoe Ай бұрын

Unequivocally false. With the 3oz rule the CG can be all over the map without throwing the statics out of whack - and Alex explains why the statics and the 3oz rule do matter in todays game.

@BowlingBrady300 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the interview, great info!

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed!

@cautiousoptimist1926 Ай бұрын

Surface, coverstock, core and then layout, in that order. You can't drill another ball every time the conditions change.

@TraumaER Ай бұрын

💯

@i8910midnight Ай бұрын

Try bringing in Brian buckosh next and ask him the same question. ❤

@BowlingBuckosh Ай бұрын

👀

@cliffdukes9324 Ай бұрын

Static weight is that more effective for the lower ball speed players. Because I can see the higher speed player not having the effect just like if you get a little speed it goes through your break point?

@tryingtobowlgood Ай бұрын

Great Videos

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@decadude8968 Ай бұрын

Wonder if he ever saw my 3d printed weight block designs i sent Storm last year.

@dikualamdinabale5612 Ай бұрын

Harsh, Infinite, Phi, Vebo, P2, Road, F8, Ufo, Spare. Are these good not knowing oil pattern in advance?

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

That would be a good combo giving you enough to cover most all conditions.

@300x2869 Ай бұрын

With all due respect The founder of the bowling ball physics is Mo Pinel. He was/is the standard. RIP.

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

Mo was a brilliant guy and definitely impacted the business in a positive way.

@daviddeiss7907 Ай бұрын

I just need a good pro shop guy that knows how to match someone up, put the right ball in the person's hands with a layout that compliments how they roll the ball. A lot of times I have come across an alleged pro shop person that just doesn't know how to do that and to make things worse they don't even care. I feel like there are a lot of guys just going through the motions, I was referred to a guy that allegedly has 35 years of experience and so went to see him and have a ball drilled from him and this person did watch me throw about 4 or 5 shots and then went into his pro shop and came back out with my ball already drilled with no discussion about what layout would be, and how did he manage to lay it out without even knowing my pap or any of my other statistics (tilt, rotation,speed,rev rate) it was kind of a joke, I mean I thought I was seeing a guy that was super experienced and trusted that he knew how to match a person up and when I asked him if we could figure out my stats he got a little angry about that and told me we didn't need to do all that. I was sadly disappointed. I doubt he even knew how to get a person's stats. Where can I find a serious pro shop guy? I don't care how far I have to travel if they know their stuff I want to work with them.

@dikualamdinabale5612 Ай бұрын

I got 10.5 to 11.2 mph at monitor screen, 4.75 x 1/2 up PAP, RH, which layout, surfaces 6 to 9 balls, I can choose from 50 balls I alredy have for Sport Shots Tournaments?

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

We would strongly suggest you working with the reputable Pro Shop in your area for things like this.

@jimcurrie Ай бұрын

Bowling is not a dying sport. Because it's a family member sport meant for fun and for leagues

@TraumaER Ай бұрын

In some cases dying at the pro or local competitive tournament level. If there are twice as many centers 20 years from now and most have string pins, then bowling as we know it today will have died like duck pins did long ago. 💯

@dikualamdinabale5612 Ай бұрын

170 ave

@lazylion1421 Ай бұрын

I find this whole layout discussion kind of silly. Yes, different layouts only affect the ball motion little, but... Small changes can have big results. A small difference can be the difference between striking or leaving the 10. And this matters not only for the top professional bowler, but for all bowlers. Will a different layout suddenly increase your average by 20? Probably not. But can making a ball change where you change the ball you're throwing for the same ball with a different layout be the difference between loosing or winning a game? Yes, sometimes it can.

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

You're right. It's just like Nascar. The cars have to meet similar specs but the fine tuning of tires or steering or spoilers etc makes the difference between winning or 30th place.

@lazylion1421 29 күн бұрын

@@VirtueBowlingSupply I'm European, so I think NASCAR is a bit silly too 😃

@dikualamdinabale5612 Ай бұрын

Mostly SPI Balls

@onefrombills Ай бұрын

Is it "bad" information or just a "bad" opinion?

@surfboardshack3327 Ай бұрын

What’s an example of a weak layout?

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

Typically, layouts with Pin to PAP’s that are 0-2.5” and 6”+

@surfboardshack3327 Ай бұрын

@@VirtueBowlingSupply 6" pins typically have more motion on the backend?

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

Our understanding would be defining layout strength in terms of the amount of flare created by the layout and not backend motion. As flare is the same regardless of lane conditions. Backend motion can vary immensely with the same layout due to oil conditions.

@texasplumr Ай бұрын

I follow JR on KZfaq and I believe I have watched every one of his videos on layouts. Most people turned their brains off as soon as they read the title to his series of videos on the subject. The only thing they heard is" "layouts don't matter". Unless you invite JR on your channel and ask him the same questions then you haven't even begun to be open minded and unbias on this topic. But then, maybe you're not trying to be. Maybe you intended to do a "hit" piece.

@VirtueBowlingSupply Ай бұрын

I apologize if you feel that I misrepresented JR‘s views. We would love to have JR on and have already sent him messages, inviting him on and have not heard anything back. Our objective is always to be as neutral and informative as possible. We are not trying to decide who is right or who is wrong but instead fully understand each person‘s unique perspective.

@rynosplace7041 Ай бұрын

All jr says is...for 90% of bowlers...layouts dont matter...only the top 10% can tell a difference with a different layout. he is not wrong...

@bowlingxp8345 Ай бұрын

And the Storm guy here, basically said JR is incorrect.

@rynosplace7041 Ай бұрын

@@bowlingxp8345 and so the debate continues. but 75% of bowler dont about layouts...oil patterns...plastic..urethane..reactive ...we know because we seek out the info.

@Tenpindoctors Ай бұрын

@@bowlingxp8345and the storm guys job is to sell bowling balls. He can’t agree with me. His job is to sell balls. Same with mo pinel. They would be worried that people would buy less bowling balls if they actually knew how little the core position affects motion for the average bowler. But again I’ve never said they don’t matter at all. I say they are the least of your worries unless you’re a top tier player.