First Impressions
The Equinox Hybrid adds another to the lineup, is it different enough from the OG?

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Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)
Style: Tweener
RPM: 420 rpm
PAP: 5 1/8 & 3/8 up
Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)
Axis tilt: low
Axis rotation: medium/high
Test Equipment: 14 Pounds
Layout: 45 x 5 x 45

Tyler Church (Righty)
Style: Power Player
RPM: 425 rpm
PAP: 5 1/2 & 1/2 up
Average Speed: 19 mph (at release)
Axis tilt: low
Axis rotation: medium
Test Equipment: 14 Pounds
Layout: 50 x 5 x 45

Bryan Hoffman (Righty)
Style: Stroker
RPM: 280 rpm
PAP: 4 1/2 & 1 1/2 up
Average Speed: 18.5 mph (at release)
Axis tilt: high
Axis rotation: medium
Test Equipment: 14 Pounds
Layout: 50 x 4.5 x 40

“Keep in mind that coverstock accounts for 70% of ball reaction, but the core creates the dynamic shape of the reaction. Your driller will alter the shape to suit your game.” 

Pattern
THS: 44ft, 25.8ml, 12:1 ratio
Sport: TBD

Specs
The Storm Equinox Hybrid uses the Solarion + A.I. Core Asymmetric core inside the new A2S Hybrid Reactive coverstock.

15 pound = RG of 2.48, diff of .054, mb of .018
14 pound = RG of 2.49, diff of .053, mb of .017
Coverstock finish: Power Edge

Power Player’s Perspective
We tested the OG Equinox a little while ago and we found a pretty traditional shiny asym shape. Strong for the shiny piece, pretty strong asymmetric shape. That lead to a Mid Defined shape that provides a strong but forward look. Now we have the Equinox Hybrid so same core, same cover finish, but with a hybrid. If ever there was some example to show you that the idea of hybrid vs pearl vs solid doesn’t mean a whole lot, here you have it. Cover chemistry is basically the same with the same coverstock finish. The finish is ultimately the biggest factor impacting ball motion. Long story short, you have the same thing, strong shiny asym. This ball is a bit too strong for Tyler, as we saw the first time around. It gets fine length but the core gets going hard with the forward shape which gives it a little bit of inconsistency off the spot on this house pattern. Tyler very rarely uses asymmetric balls. His slightly rev dominant style means the balls always shape strongly and asyms shape too strongly sometimes.

Stroker’s Stance
Bryan is up next. Many times, he also has some issues with shiny asyms. They get the length but because the cores get forward, he can’t stay as close to the friction. It starts too hard and then moves in cause it to go long. He found a spot to play the Equinox Hybrid and it looked pretty good. He was able to straddle the friction line in just the right spot. The spot may be on the smaller side as typically happens with these balls for him but he really had no issues here. You see the forward motion when it occasionally doesn’t roll up. No big surprises here.

Ultimately this is a pretty typical shiny asym for Storm. It is capable of big motion. It is on the forward side. I just threw it a few shots 2-handed and for this pattern and my slower speed, it’s just too much ball. Hits the spot and just goes hard. But it is a decent option in the Mid Defined slot.