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High confidence due to direct mentions of the product name, its use as a spare ball, and comparisons with other Storm plastic balls.","confidence":0.9,"matched_terms":["Storm Ice","Storm Ice Storm","Ice Storm","spare ball","Storm Mix","polyester","plastic ball"]},"status":"ok","coverage":{"subreddits":["Bowling"],"threads_used":6},"evidence":{"items":[{"type":"thread","title":"Storm Mix vs Storm Ice: Which spare ball to choose?","author":"bowlerdude123","ref_id":"r_e_1","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Bowling/comments/1374lfz/storm_mix_or_storm_ice/","title":"Storm Mix or Storm Ice?","subreddit":"Bowling"},"excerpt":"I currently use a T-zone and it hooks too much on dry lanes when I'm trying to shoot spares. Thinking of switching to either the Mix or the Ice. I've heard the Ice is even straighter than the Mix. Can anyone confirm?","subreddit":"Bowling"},{"type":"thread","title":"Positive experience with Storm Ice as a spare ball","author":"sparemaster99","ref_id":"r_e_2","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Bowling/comments/10jptsq/storm_ice_spare_ball/","title":"Storm Ice Spare Ball?","subreddit":"Bowling"},"excerpt":"Just got the Storm Ice and I love it. I used to use a Columbia White Dot but it would still hook a bit on dry lanes. The Ice goes dead straight. My spare percentage has gone up at least 10%.","subreddit":"Bowling"},{"type":"thread","title":"Using Storm Ice for extremely dry tournament conditions","author":"drylaneace","ref_id":"r_e_3","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Bowling/comments/17zvx4s/ball_similar_to_storm_ice/","title":"Ball similar to Storm Ice?","subreddit":"Bowling"},"excerpt":"I actually used my Ice Storm as a strike ball on a really toasted pattern last weekend. Shot 650 series with it. It still didn't move much but on that burn it was perfect.","subreddit":"Bowling"},{"type":"thread","title":"Durability concerns: Cracking around finger holes","author":"bowlingdad","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Bowling/comments/1oujhpb/is_the_ice_storms_durability_a_real_concern/","title":"Is the Ice Storm's durability a real concern?","subreddit":"Bowling"},"excerpt":"I've had my Ice for about a year and a half, and I'm starting to see small cracks around my finger inserts and thumb. I love the ball but if it's going to crack like this, I'm not sure I'd buy another one.","subreddit":"Bowling"},{"type":"thread","title":"Mixed reviews on durability in long-term use","author":"stormfan22","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Bowling/comments/1diwjk1/storm_balls/","title":"Storm balls","subreddit":"Bowling"},"excerpt":"My Ice cracked after two years of use. My pro shop said it's because the cover is so hard it's brittle. He recommended the T-Zone instead for durability. But I know others who've had theirs for years with no issues.","subreddit":"Bowling"},{"type":"thread","title":"Highly recommended as a spare ball, especially for straight shooters","author":"spareconverter","ref_id":"r_e_6","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Bowling/comments/fp442s/storm_ice_good_spare_ball/","title":"Storm Ice good spare ball?","subreddit":"Bowling"},"excerpt":"If you want the straightest spare ball on the market, get the Ice. I've had mine for 3 years, no cracks, still goes dead straight. 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