Storm Bowling Ball Reviews
First ImpressionsHuge surface, huge core. And it still goes sideways off of friction. In the words of Chris Berman, Rumbling, Bumbling, Stumbling. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and coaching! Tamer … Continue reading Storm Axiom Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsWow this thing is dull out of box. The Omega Crux is the smooth, controlled Crux motion we’ve become familiar with. The grit makes sure it hooks up and goes, showing off some punch. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t … Continue reading Storm Omega Crux Bowling Ball Review
First ImpressionsThe Pitch Purple feels like a reactive resin tamed down with urethane as opposed to a urethane ball with some reactive content. Let me introduce our new partner Haley’s Pro Shop. A big thank you to Jeff Miller and Ron Hoppe. Don’t forget to check out Haley’s Pro Shop for world class drilling and … Continue reading Storm Pitch Purple Bowling Ball Review
I frequently mention that I typically like to “crack the factory polish” on many out of the box polished balls. This is not an exclusive thing to Storm just to be clear. With this ball, it is long and crazy sideways with the factory polish. The downlane angle is impressive to be completely honest but … Continue reading Storm Phaze III Surface Adjustment
The Next Phaze… First Impressions It’s a pretty ball. Smells good if you’re into that sort of thing. Nice motion that many are going to like. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: … Continue reading Storm Phaze III Bowling Ball Review
We’re doing something a little different here. We test lots of balls and constantly asked how x compares to y. The goal is not to say oh this ball is better than the other or vice versa. It’s more to call out the unique characteristics that might make one ball more conducive to a certain … Continue reading Storm Pro-Motion vs Motiv Tank Blitz
Today I’d like to take a look at the Wild Streak vs the Allroad. We have two balls that are close to the benchmark area from Storm/Roto so how do they compare. Firstly I have to give a shout out to Luke Rosdahl. We are frequently asked the same questions. He gave his take on … Continue reading Roto Grip Wild Streak vs Storm Allroad
Hit All Roads… First Impressions You feel it churn with good front and midlane control while still having a good rounded backend shape. The Allroad looks like a legit benchmark. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis … Continue reading Storm All-Road Bowling Ball Review
Can Gravity Evolve? First Impressions I recognize the Gravity core. In practical today terms, the Evolve reminds me very much of the Crux Prime but even more forward rolling. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: … Continue reading Storm Gravity Evolve Bowling Ball Review
The Big Time Motion… First Impressions The Pro-Motion hooks and hooks a lot. It hooks in the mids and makes a huge turn down lane. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Storm Pro Motion Bowling Ball Review
This Thing Astro Projects Strikes… First Impressions The AstroPhysiX looks great, rolls great. Very impressed instantly. Storm is going to sell a ton of these. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 … Continue reading Storm AstroPhysiX Bowling Ball Review
We’re Off To See The Wizard… First Impressions What a pretty piece. Rolls just like you remember. Long, arc, and go. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Emerald Bowling Ball Review
Super Chugs Through the Pins… First Impressions The Super Soniq is early, chuggy, and turns. The Centripetal HD Core always deserved a stronger cover. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds … Continue reading Storm Super Soniq Bowling Ball Review
Urethane With The Fever… First Impressions The Fever Pitch is a the skid flip of urethane. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium/high Test Equipment: 14 Pounds Layout: 65 x 5 x 40 Intent: Medium/long … Continue reading Storm Fever Pitch Bowling Ball Review
Today we will focus on the new Storm Crux Prime and how surface affects ball motion on the house shot. Polished We started by shining the Crux Prime with Storm Xtra Shine. I could play the Crux going 6 to 3 up the boards but more typically about 12 to 7 or 8. Honestly, it … Continue reading Storm Crux Prime Surface Tutorial
The Crux at its Prime… First Impressions The Crux Prime is a heavy forward rolling piece we’re used to seeing in the Roto Grip lineup. We’re going to like this one. This may be the the worthy successor to the Alpha Crux. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & … Continue reading Storm Crux Prime Bowling Ball Review
Today we are adding a new video to our Tutorials. This one is about the impact of layouts. Briefly let’s discuss what affects ball motion. So what affects ball motion at a macro level? Assuming we are eliminate as many variables as possible, the surface of the ball affects 70% of the ball reaction while … Continue reading Layout Tutorial: Storm Physix Bowling Ball Review
Welcome to our Tutorial Series. Today I want to cover surface changes and how they affect ball motion. We will do this in 2 parts. Part 1 here will use a middle of the road ball, the Storm HyRoad X on a house shot. There are a lot of nuances and our sport can be … Continue reading Surface Tutorial: HyRoad X Review
The HyRoad Hits 10 Years With an X… First Impressions I will talk for 5 minutes but the end result is short and sweet, the HyRoad X has me thinking great benchmark ball. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis … Continue reading Storm HyRoad X Bowling Ball Review
The Physix has the Stuff… First Impressions Physix seems to find the formula to be strong but continuous unlike many of the typically top end snow tire balls. There’s another ball we recall with this motion but more about that later. Our Testers: Tamer Elbaga (Lefty) Style: Tweener RPM: 375 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 … Continue reading Storm Physix Bowling Ball Review
