Storm Gravity Shift Bowling Balls
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The long anticipated addition to the Shift Series has just arrived and promises to go beyond Premier Line standards! Completely reconstructed, the new Gravity Shift sports the reformulated R2X coverstock - an enhanced version of it's predecessor the R2S - which uses special blends of materials to provide outstanding durability and exceptional performance. At the heart of the Gravity Shift is the new Shape-Lock HD (High Density) core. Increasing the density value and lowering the core volume effectively produces superior mid-lane roll and handling. The Gravity Shift produces outstanding performance in the ever-changing modern lane conditions and promises consistent ball reaction.
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Customer Reviews Average: 4.91Write a Review Read all 33 reviews
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Storm Gravity Shift Reviewed by: bowlingball.com reviews (5 stars)
174 of 174 people found this review helpful. 
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 215 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 5 1/8 right 1/8 up | |
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The Gravity Shift offers the strongest ball reaction in the Shift series to date.
Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 5 5/8"
Mass Bias Position - 3" right of thumb
CG Placement - center of grip
Balance Hole - none
Surface Preparation - Box Finish (1500 grit polished)
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
This layout was intended to give me much needed skid through the heads and mid lane with a very angular motion on the back part of the lane. I have used this layout before on Storm Dual Density cores and it tends to roll very strong for me. The Cover/Core combo on the Gravity Shift looked perfect to try this layout again.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
Exactly what I wanted. I do not know that this is really the best ball for me int he first game when the shot is fresh, but when they start to break down and I need to get in and know I can clear the heads smoothly and have the ball make a left from wherever I want this is it.
The ball motion is awesome, the first few times I threw it I was worried. Because of the darker coloring of this pearl cover, the ball looked like it was skating down the lane never to return from the right side. After I got more comfortable with this motion I knew it would come back from any part of the lane I wanted.
The last two weeks I have not thrown this ball until the start of the second game but from there on out I used nothing but the Gravity Shift. It compliments the Attitude Shift better then anything else I have thrown since I drilled my Attitude.
If you are looking for something for medium/medium-heavy oil lanes or something to get through the front and middle part of the lane and have
plenty of energy left for the backend the Storm Gravity Shift should be in your bag.
Bowl Up A Storm!
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Storm Gravity Shift Reviewed by: Former Hammer User (5 stars)
53 of 53 people found this review helpful.
Storm Gravity Shift Reviewed by: AvgJoe37 (5 stars)
41 of 41 people found this review helpful.
Storm Gravity Shift Reviewed by: jp9506 (5 stars)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 200 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Tweener | |
| PAP | 5 11/16 x 1 1/4 Up | |
Here is what I experienced with this ball:
First off, I am a med-high rev, med speed player. My pap is 5 11/16 by 1 1/8 up with an axis-tilt of only 6 degrees.
What I was going for:
Since my main goal was to layout this ball for the PTQ in Columbus, OH (Viper), I put a 60 deg / 4.5" / 40 deg layout on it with a crater on the PAP to bring it to zero side weight. We wanted something a little more angular than the majority of my equipment (most of my stuff has a 90 deg drilling angle) with a stronger response to friction.
What I got:
Out of the box, this ball was extremely aggressive at the break point. I shot 248 with it my first game, which I only mention because I was setting the ball down around 26, rolling over 17 at the arrows, and banking off the 2 board at nearly 50 feet down the lane. The most impressive part was that even using that extreme line, I still had room to miss outside. After some consideration, I decided that Storm's 1500 polish was not the surface I wanted to use in Ohio. I sanded the ball with a 2000 Abralon pad and left it matte. The overall hook was similar maybe 1-2 boards more. However, the ball made its move slightly earlier and was much more controllable. For a normal house shot this is probably the ideal surface. I have since brought the ball up to 4000 Abralon to get some more of the angularity back. Also since we will be on wood lanes, with 30 min of practice, I think that 2000 will be too much surface.
Overall, this is by far the best release in the Shift Line at a time when Storm really needs a successful high end ball with the Shift and Attitude (mostly the Attitude) being flops.
Storm Gravity Shift Reviewed by: JayGord (5 stars)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Storm Gravity Shift Reviewed by: blang4515 (5 stars)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Storm Gravity Shift Reviewed by: when will it happen (5 stars)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Storm Gravity Shift Reviewed by: bigtimebowler316 (5 stars)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Print this layoutStorm Gravity Shift Drilling Layout 1 - For Strong All-Around Performance
The Typical House Shot is crowned in shape, with a large volume of oil in the middle portion of the lane.
- Place pin 4-3/4" from PAP.
- Use 4" pin buffer.
- Locate KEY 5" from PAP.
Maximize Your "Mistake Room' With This Popular And Aggressive Layout!
Storm Gravity Shift Drilling Layout 2 - For Maximum Flare
Tournament Shots usually have oil placed more evenly across the lane. Often longer in length resulting in a slicker backend, the Tournament Shot is more demanding than a House Shot.
- Place pin 4" from PAP.
- Use 2" pin buffer.
- Locate KEY 4" from PAP.
Storm Gravity Shift Drilling Layout 3 - For Maximum Control
With a flat shape and very little taper, the Sport Shot is very challenging! On these demanding conditions, straightest is usually greatest!
- Place pin 1 �¾" from PAP.
- Use 1" pin buffer.
- Locate KEY 5 �½" from PAP.
Storm Gravity Shift Drilling Layout 4 - For Full Rollers
With a flat shape and very little taper, the Sport Shot is very challenging! On these demanding conditions, straightest is usually greatest!
- Locate pin 3-3/8" from grip center at a 45Ã?â??Ã?° angle from center line in a southwest direction.
- Located KEY inside shaded 2" square box near ring finger
- Use scale to determine static balance. If necessary use extra hole.
