Wes Malott signed a long term contract with the fastest growing bowling ball manufacturer in the world, Roto-Grip, Inc. The details of the contract were not disclosed, but sources say the agreement was finalized Thursday May 8th, 2008 in what could be Roto-Grip's biggest marketing initiative yet.

"We are very excited to have Wes Malott, a.k.a. "The Big Nasty", on our team", said Roger Noordhoek, Vice President of Business Development for Roto-Grip, Inc. "Wes is becoming known as one of the most successful players on the PBA Tour and we couldn't see a better fit for our Brand. We have had an amazing growth during the 1st quarter of 2008 due to our most recent ball release. Hank Boomershine, VP of Sales for Storm Products, Inc. and head of Product Development designed an amazing product, the Cell. It was time to team up with a top name player to represent Roto-Grip and Wes is it!"

Malott has been a member of the PBA since 2001 and has nearly $500,000 in career earnings. He has won 9 regional PBA titles and collected over $70,000 in regional winnings. Malott is known as the "The Big Nasty" because he stands 6'5" and has a "Nasty" high rev rate when he throws the bowling ball.

Malott has won three career PBA National Titles and in the 2007-08 season he earned his 3rd title at the Lumber Liquidators Earl Anthony Medford Classic where he took home the $25,000 first prize. He had 5 other PBA tournaments this season where he qualified for the televised championship round. He also finished 3rd in Total Points and tied for 4th in Player Of The Year rankings.

In 2006-07 Malott led the PBA in Points where he won the Windy City Classic and was runner up in 3 other PBA tournaments. He averaged 226 and won a career high $148,000 during his best year to date on the PBA Tour.

In 2005 Malott shot 299 on a televised Semi Final match on his way to winning the Mile High Classic in Denver, CO earning him is first PBA National Championship.

"I'm extremely honored to be asked to represent the fastest growing brand in the Bowling Industry," said 3-time PBA National Champion Wes Malott. "Roto-Grip's release of the Cell really took the spotlight on tour last season for bowling equipment. Now that I'm on board with Roto-Grip I'm looking forward to seeing the equipment that will be released in the future to compliment the Cell. I'm excited to begin a long term relationship with Roto-Grip that will excel both myself and the company to the top of our competition" Malott added.

Wes and his wife Maryiedth along with their two kids Jordan and Camden reside in Argyle, Texas. In his spare time Wes likes to play baseball with his son Jordan, play an occasional round of golf, and enjoys watching College Football and Basketball.

Roto-Grip JUST GOT NASTY!

Brigham City, UT (April 28. 2008) Storm Products Inc., the Brigham City, Utah based manufacturer of high performance bowling balls is proud to welcome Rhino Page to its Staff of Champions.

Page, of Topeka, Kansas, had the greatest rookie season in the history of the Professional Bowlers Tour in 2007-08, which included a title at the Go RVing Classic in March. The 24-year old left-hander racked up five championship round appearances as a non exempt player finishing second twice, third and fifth.

Page's win at the Go RVing Classic earned him $25,000 and helped him to a rookie earnings record of $84,811. With the win, Page joined Sean Rash and Mike Mineman as the only three bowlers in history to claim titles after advancing through the weekly Tour Qualifying Round.

Page graduated from the University of Kansas and is a five-time member of Team USA. He was a member of 2004 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships men's national team and the 2005 U.S. Amateur champion. He is the only bowler in history to win a (July) High roller title (amateur) and PBA national title.

“Storm has great products and I have a great relationship with Steve Kloempken (Storm Marketing Director) and Chris Schlemer (Storm Tour Representative),” said Page. “I am very happy with Storm’s equipment. Storm had enough confidence in me to make me an offer and I expect great things for next year. The Gravity Shift is just one example of the great equipment Storm offers.”

“I watched (Storm staffers) Pete Weber and Norm Duke as a kid and I am thrilled to be on the same staff as them.”

“We’re excited about Rhino,” said Storm President Dave Symes. “He exudes the passion and desire for success on the lanes that we have throughout our company."

Page recently lit up the lanes at the 2008 USBC National Tournament in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a member of the team leading that division.

“Breaking multiple records on the PBA Tour his rookie season, Rhino Page is quickly establishing himself as one of the best young players in our sport,” said Kloempken. “He is feisty, tenacious, and a real force to be reckoned. And with a wealth of experience as a member of Team USA, Rhino is only going to get better! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Rhino to the Storm Staff of Champions.”