Storm has the Code… First Impressions The Storm Code Black is the prototypical Storm ball if ever there was one. Good length and amazing punch down lane. This is what skid/flip looks like when done well. Our Testers: Wayne “Guy” Porr (Righty) RPM: 625 rpm PAP: 5 1/2; 1 up Average Speed: 20 mph (at … Continue reading Storm Code Black Bowling Ball Review →

Phaze II…Take Two…Uh New Show First Impressions The Storm Phaze II is a BIG ball. Very responsive to friction. This thing definitely makes the turn. Our Tester: Tamer Elbaga RPM: 350 rpm PAP: 5 & 3/8 up Average Speed: 18 mph (at release) Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: medium Thanks to Limerick Bowl in Limerick, … Continue reading Storm Phaze II Bowling Ball Review →

The New Lock Definitely Snaps… First Impressions The Snap Lock looks like the real deal in terms of being a really strong ball. Man does this thing move and cover some boards. I can see why Storm released this ball stateside. Our Testers: Sean Jensen RPM: 400 rpm PAP: 5 & 1/2 up Axis tilt: … Continue reading Storm Snap Lock Bowling Ball Review →

Is it just a Phaze? First Impressions Clean motion through the fronts and mids…not always sure how it will react off the spot. Factory surface seemed sensitive to over/under so initial thought is that we need to play with the surface and figure this out…which we could not do for the initial review. The core … Continue reading Storm Phaze Bowling Ball Review →

This ball definitely has some Fight… First Impressions Reads the midlane consistently…rolls of the spot extremely consistency…no surprises…really punchy through the pins. This is a great ball! Our Testers: Brad Crouse Tweener: 450 rpm PAP: 5 & 1 up Axis tilt: 3 degrees Axis rotation: 80 degrees Layout: 45 x 4 5/8 x 45 Thanks to … Continue reading Storm Fight Bowling Ball Review →

This Crux is definitely the Alpha… First Impressions The Storm Alpha Crux is really a beast with a strong, consistent move and heavy roll. Very consistent and doesn’t quit. I rarely use this cliche but it had excellent carry due to it’s continuation through the deck. Did I mention consistent… Our Testers: Brad Crouse Tweener: 450 … Continue reading Storm Alpha Crux Bowling Ball Review →

The Optimus Solid is your symmetrical benchmark for higher volumes… First Impressions The Storm Optimus Solid follows in the footsteps of the Marvel Series in terms of benchmark control. Our Testers: Elysia Current Tweener: 275 rpm PAP: 4 3/4 & 1 up Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: >60 degrees Layout: 55 x 4.5 x 50 Resume: 2015 … Continue reading Storm Optimus Solid Bowling Ball Review →

This one Sky Rockets to the Pocket… First Impressions The evolution from the Rocket, simply longer with a defined snappy backend. Our Testers: Elysia Current Tweener: 275 rpm PAP: 4 3/4 & 1 up Axis tilt: medium Axis rotation: >60 degrees Layout: 60 x 4 5/8 x 40 Resume: 2011 USBC Queens Runner-Up, Delaware State Women’s Bowling … Continue reading Storm Sky Rocket Bowling Ball Review →

Storm Pearlizes the Crux First Impressions This Crux Pearl is likely to be more usable for bowlers on typical shots over the original solid Crux. Very nice ball reaction with a nice heavy roll. Our Testers: Travis Celmer Tweener: 450 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/4 up Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: ~45 degrees Layout: 50 … Continue reading Storm Crux Pearl Bowling Ball Review →

Storm’s Rocket blasts off… First Impressions Interesting piece here…think somewhere between the Hy-Road and Reign in terms of ball reaction. Our Testers: Travis Celmer Tweener: 450 rpm PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/4 up Axis tilt: low Axis rotation: ~45 degrees Layout: 30 x 4 x 70 Resume: PBA Eastern Region Titlist, Real Bowlers Tape staff member Elysia … Continue reading Storm Rocket Bowling Ball Review →

This May Just be the Benchmark Nano… First Impressions With the amount of hook the Storm IQ Tour Nano offers, this may be the “hookingest” bowling ball to use the Nanotechnology cover. Our Testers: Tester #1 Shaun English – 230 avg Power Stroker: 405 rpm PAP: 4 5/8 & 1/4 up Axis tilt: low-medium Axis … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Nano Bowling Ball Review →

What is the Crux of This? First Impressions Storm is going for a very aggressive top line ball. How usable will this be on a typical house shot? All I can tell you is it gets better the deeper you get! Our Testers: Jeremy Overdier Power Player: 400 rpm PAP: 5 & 0 up Axis … Continue reading Storm Crux Bowling Ball Review →

The secret is out. Storm is releasing two new pieces for the summer, the brand new Optimus and a solid Hy-Road. Storm Optimus The new Storm Optimus is in the Master line. Starting with the known entity, Storm once again uses the pearlized R2X reactive cover. This is the same cover on the Marvel Pearl … Continue reading New Storm Equipment – Optimus and Hy-Road Solid! →

The Hybrid Hits the Mark Again!     Remember that coverstock accounts for 70% of ball reaction, but the core will create the dynamic shape. Your drilling will alter the shape to suit your game and conditions you bowl on. Our tester: Tweener: Randy Kenny (375 rpm) 60 x 3 3/8 x 30 Randy is … Continue reading Storm IQ Tour Fusion Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis →

Catchy Name, Interesting Piece… Storm keeps the highly popular Shape-Lock core shape but modifies it to have a lower differential.  This creates a different and likely more versatile piece on the conditions we mostly see these days.   The complete review and Digitrax analysis coming soon.

Does The Bark Match the Byte? Our testers: Layne Sandt (425 rpm) Brad Crouse (450 rpm) Lee Sandt of BowlerX drilled our test equipment. Layne’s layout is intended to get into a medium roll with a slower transition and high track flare potential.  For Brad, his layout will allow for more of a skid snap … Continue reading Storm Byte Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis →

The CAM core continues its Reign… Now with the venerable R2S Hybrid cover of Hy-Road infamy, The Reign On splashes onto the scene. Our testers: Layne Sandt (425 rpm) Brad Crouse (450 rpm) Lee Sandt of BowlerX drilled our test equipment. Layne’s layout is intended to get into a medium roll with a slower transition … Continue reading Storm Reign On Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis →

The Marvel-S is a Winner! Our testers: Layne Sandt (400 rpm) Brad Crouse (450 rpm) Lee Sandt of BowlerX drilled our test equipment. We used a 65 x 3.5 x 65 layout for Layne and a 70 x 5 x 70 layout for Brad. Both bowlers are relatively similar in style, speed, and revs. Both … Continue reading Storm Marvel-S Bowling Ball Review with Digitrax Analysis →