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Did Storm buy Roto Grip?

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Emily Sparks

Published Jan 19, 2026

In 1997, Storm acquired the Roto Grip brand of bowling balls. Storm has also acquired the Master brand of bowling accessories.

What brands does Storm bowling own?

Brands

  • 3G.
  • 900 Global.
  • Master.
  • Roto Grip.

Does Storm own 900 Global?

900 Global, which is based in San Antonio, is owned by Storm's Bill and Barbara Chrisman. Pye said 900 Global staffers aren't able to throw Storm or Roto Grip equipment, but they do share ball reps on the PBA Tour.

Is Roto Grip a good brand?

For many years, Roto Grip was a highly sought after brand with a reputation of delivering high-quality, high-performance equipment.

Does Storm own hammer?

Although Storm is primarily known as a mutant with the ability to control the weather, long-term fans will remember that she first proved herself worthy to wield the power like Mjolnir all the way back in 1985, when she was given an Asgardian hammer as part of the 'Asgardian Wars' event.

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Who owns Roto Grip bowling?

Storm Products also owns the Roto Grip and 900 Global bowling ball brands.

Is DV8 a Brunswick?

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Look your best on the lanes and off with Brunswick apparel.

What brand is Roto Grip?

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In 1998 Storm Products purchased the brand name from the Yetito family. Since 1998 Storm has manufactured the balls for Roto Grip, the first being the SD-73 (“The Ball Banned from the PBA Tour”).

Where is Bowlerx located?

You may also email us at [email protected] and we will respond to you in a timely manner. Our Pro Shop location located at Town & Country Lanes in Bethlehem PA is open from 5pm to 8pm Tuesday through Thursday and Noon to 3pm on Saturdays.

What is the newest Roto Grip bowling ball out?

Roto Grip is coming out with two new balls for the upcoming Fall bowling season. They have created the Nomad and the Nomad Pearl. Looks like these balls are going to be virtually unmatched in style as well as performance.

Who is the owner of Storm bowling balls?

Founder and CEO Bill Chrisman commands a market-leading share of bowling balls for the sport market, and they're all made in Utah.

Who owns radical bowling balls?

Industry News

Brunswick Bowling today announced a major deal with Radical Bowling – the high-tech ball company owned by notable bowling ball innovator Phil Cardinale.

Who makes Columbia bowling balls?

On November 15, 2019, Ebonite International and all of its brands were subsequently purchased by Brunswick Bowling Products, LLC. Columbia 300-branded bowling balls are now manufactured in Brunswick plants run by BlueArc Capital Management.

Who owns MOTIV bowling?

MOTIV bowling balls manufactured by Wilbur Products Inc. in Muskegon Heights. The company is a longtime producer of bowling products for pro shops and is making the bowling balls through its Tech-Line Products, a Spring Lake Township manufacturer.

Is MOTIV owned by Storm?

It has become a notable high-performance brand among league, tournament and professional players, and is now one of four parent companies (with Storm, Brunswick and BIG Bowling) producing balls authorized for use on the PBA and PWBA Tours.

What does AMF stand for bowling?

THE UNLIKELY BEGINNINGS OF AMERICAN BOWLING. Bowling's biggest name gets its start in New Jersey as American Machine & Foundry (AMF), a machinery-producing subsidiary of the American Tobacco Company.

What are the equipments used in bowling?

The main pieces of equipment needed for bowling are a bowling ball, bowling pins, and a bowling lane. Almost always, bowlers are required to wear special bowling shoes as well.

What is pin placement on a bowling ball?

As we know, the pin is the designation for the x-axis on the surface of the ball. It is the very top of the core. Approximately 6 3/4″ away from the x-axis is the y-axis. This is 1/4 of the ball and gets us directly into the side of the core.

Who makes the grenade bowling ball?

With a medium RG (2.58) and medium differential (. 040), the Photon ™ core utilized in both the newly released Riot and Dark Star, is the perfect foundation for the new Grenade. Redefine your arsenal with the new Grenade and know that no matter what they throw at you, Roto Grip has you covered.

Who owns Hammer bowling?

Hammer products were manufactured in Ebonite's Hopkinsville, Kentucky plant from 2002 through November, 2019. On November 15, 2019, Ebonite International and all of its brands were subsequently purchased by Brunswick Bowling Products, LLC.

Why are storm bowling 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.

Is radical owned by Brunswick?

Products are marketed under the Brunswick, DV8, Radical, and other brand names. On November 15, 2019, Brunswick acquired Ebonite International and all of its bowling product brands. In addition to Brunswick, DV8 and Radical bowling balls, the following additional brands are now manufactured by Brunswick: Ebonite.

What companies does Brunswick bowling own?

In a widely anticipated move, Brunswick announced today that it has product registered all seven of its bowling ball brands with the PBA Tour. The move means balls under the brands of Brunswick, Columbia 300, DV8, Ebonite, Hammer, Radical, and Track can be thrown in PBA competition.

Does Brunswick own Ebonite?

Ebonite, the local bowling ball manufacturing plant, closed its doors on Friday. The company was acquired by Brunswick Bowling Products, according to a news release. The company has operated in Hopkinsville for 52 years.

Does AMF still make bowling balls?

Get the latest bowling balls released by AMF, including special editions, at BowlerX.com, the online bowling superstore! BowlerX.com is rated #1 for customer service, product knowledge and pricing.