First Impressions
I think Storm has finally given us a true partner for the Phaze II.

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Tamer Elbaga (Lefty)
Style: Tweener
RPM: 365 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: 4 x 20

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

“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 Phaze II Pearl uses the Velocity symmetric core inside the new TX-25 Pearl Reactive coverstock.

15 pound = RG of 2.48, diff of .051
14 pound = RG of 2.53, diff of .050
Coverstock finish: Power Edge

Tweener’s Take
Alright, I guess there’s been a lot of hype generated for this ball. I think it’s fair to say right off the bat a lot of bowlers will like this ball. It does what it does well. It is very recognizable when it comes to the Phaze II. We had so many versions over the years and while they were all good in their own way, this pearl version is really the closest to the original solid Phaze II. That ball was and still is pretty magical for many bowlers. I’ve seen many resort to polishing it for a house shot which is a perfectly legitimate option. This version comes along and it’s safe to say you don’t need to do that anymore. It has the big Velocity motor in it that I have personally enjoyed for many years in the OG Phaze II. The cover has some underlying read so it’s not the super long and strong type ball but rather a clean but big slightly later mid lane read where the core turns over and creates a nice big strong arc. It’s predictable while still having strong shape. On this medium longish house shot, it worked extremely well. I had excellent carry even with off hits. I had way more forgiveness from out than any ball I’ve thrown recently. I could get fairly deep as well on a shot that’s been pretty tricky to get deep on. It feels legitimately versatile. While I’ve slotted the Phaze II in the Strong Control, the Phaze II Pearl is bit more of a chameleon. Not super angular to go in say Mid Defined. Not super smooth to be in Mid Control. So it’s a good ball to cover both and simplify the bag if you chose that option. I don’t think there’s a whole lot more to say about the new Phaze II Pearl, it kind of speaks for itself.

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