Storm Second Dimension Bowling Balls
Second Dimension Specs
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Storm has developed a pearlized version of the Dimension with enhanced traction in the carry-down and increased entry angle to the pocket. We knew the perfect complement to the original Dimension would be to wrap the Continuum core in a pearlized version of the R2X coverstock.
Enter another level
The next level of performance is the Second Dimension. With the success of the Continuum Core in the original Dimension, we decided to focus our attention on the other half.
We first pearlized, then reformulated the R2X coverstock by infusing a physically altered mica known as Enhanced Traction Mica (E.T.M.). Our tests showed a 15% increase in surface profile, and as the ball traveled down the lane, we saw a 10% jump in friction values.
Amazingly, these surface values remained consistent all the way from the factory polished to a 1000-grit Abralon finish. This technology offers maximum flexibility by adding length and increased entry angle to the pocket on medium to lighter volume patterns.
Welcome to the Second Dimension.
Professional Ball Reviews
I drilled my Second Dimension the other day and was quite pleased as the ball did exactly what it is designed to do Strike and Strike more! I went with a label drilling 5x4 suggested by Ernest {technical advisor} at Storm just to see what the ball had in a simple drilling and was rather amazed at how much this ball came off the spot down the lane. It is very strong but yet smooth must be the mica flecks in the ball. This ball is the perfect compliment to the Dimension, when it starts to loose some energy down the lane this ball just keeps on coming! Amazing
Once again Storm products has created a ball that delivers,very clean thru the front and really strong yet smooth off the spot. Good job can't wait for the next one.
All the Best
Eric Forkel
Storm Products
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Customer Reviews Average: 4.77Write a Review Read all 48 reviews
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83% (40 of 48) |
| I Like It | 12% (6 of 48) | |
| It's Ok | 2% (1 of 48) | |
| I Don't Like It | 2% (1 of 48) | |
| I Hate It | 0% ( of 48) |
Storm Second Dimension Reviewed by: bowlingball.com reviews (5 stars)
198 of 198 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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Get ready for the pearlized version of the Dimension from Storm.
Pin to PAP(5 1/8" over 1/8" up) - 4 1/2"
Mass Bias Position - n/a
CG Placement - 2 1/2" right of center, 1/2" down
Balance Hole - 7/8" x 2" from center of grip through cg on VAL
Surface Preparation - Out of Box
What I Was Looking For In This Ball Layout:
This layout is fairly similar to my Dimension which I use as a bench mark ball. I did decide to put the pin in a stronger position then my regular Dimension. I kicked it 3/4" further right, a little closer to my PAP hopefully making this pearlized version stronger then my polished Dimension.
What I Ended Up With in the Ball and Layout:
I love when plans come together and this one did perfectly. The Second Dimension rolled almost identical to my Dimension but stronger. This was exactly what I was looking for this ball to do. Keep in mind this is a pearlized shiny Dimension so the ball is going to get through the heads pretty clean. My best opinion is to use a stronger layout on this ball so it does not get to long down the lane.
Anyway back to may ball reaction. Through the heads the ball was smooth with a pretty strong roll. The placement of the extra hole and the logos made the ball look really cool off my hand. As the ball made the transition and read the friction it revved up nicely. I would say this was where I saw the biggest
difference in the 2 Dimensions. My Dimension is drilled weaker and shined up with Moon Shine so it still skids when it gets to the friction area. The Second Dimension does not it reads the friction and moves hard. On the back the ball was a typical Storm ball, it just kept driving through the pin deck and carried like a dream.
Overall another winner from Storm, especially if you have a Dimension that you like you can really play off of this ball with a different layout.
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Storm Second Dimension Reviewed by: Brian Halstrom (5 stars)
110 of 110 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 233 | |
| Ball Speed | Medium | |
| Style | Cranker | |
| PAP | 4 1/2" x 1/2" Up | |
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Storm has developed a pearlized version of the Dimensionâ„¢ with enhanced traction in the carry-down and increased entry angle to the pocket. Welcome to the Second Dimension.
Pin to PAP(4 1/2" over 1/2" up) - 4 3/4"
CG Placement - kicked right
Balance Hole - n/a
Surface Preparation - Left at Box Finish
What I Was Looking For In This Layout: I was looking to get this ball through the heads clean and store enough energy for a strong reaction at the breakpoint.
What I Ended Up With In This Ball Layout : This layout gave me exactly what I was looking for. This ball is one of the most aggressive pieces that I have in my bag at the breakpoint. Clean through the heads and sharp at the breakpoint.
With this layout, I can play multiple parts of the lane depending on the type of lane condition I'm playing on. On the medium to oily conditions, this ball and layout combination allows me to go further right on the approach and play a tighter line up the lane. With the amount of energy stored and reaction at the breakpoint, I do not have to worry about this ball getting back to the pocket.
On medium lane conditions or when the lanes start to breakdown, I really like the look this ball gives me. It allows me to get to a deeper section of the lane without having to sacrifice ball reaction at the breakpoint. As long as I get the Second Dimension to friction down lane, I do not have to worry about the ball reacting at the breakpoint.
Overall, I would recommend this ball for anyone who has thrown the Storm Dimension and is looking for its compliment. Clean through the heads and very strong, angular motion at the breakpoint. This is also a good piece for me to go to when my Virtual Gravity is too much for the lane.
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Storm Second Dimension Reviewed by: Ormond pro shop manager (5 stars)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
| About the Bowler | ||
| Bowling Hand | Right Handed | |
| League Average | 220 | |
| Ball Speed | Fast | |
| Style | Tweener | |
Mike Seymour Ormond Pro Shop Manager
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Storm Second Dimension Reviewed by: jjiiink (5 stars)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful.
Rev Rate 360
Ball Speed 15
Age 59
Average 208
I have thrown just about everything out there. This ball is unique in it carry and roll. It just keeps on going and going. Hits harder and carries better than anything in my bag.
Layout, like all my bowling balls, over the label.
Thanks to bowlingball.com and Keith Spear for your personal time and recommendation. First class as always.
Storm Second Dimension Reviewed by: ss-22 (5 stars)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful.
I am a medium high rev rate player with normal ball speed in the 17 to 18 MPH range. My PAP is 5 3/4 vertical and +1/8 horizontal.
I wanted to drill my Second Dimension as close to my Virtual Gravity as I could. The pin to CG distance made me alter that a little. The pin on the Second Dimension is above the ring finger instead of below the ring finger like my Virtual. I place the pin 5 1/4 from my PAP and the CG is 3 1/2 from my PAP. This placed the CG about 3/4 inches above the midline. I placed the extra hole on my PAP. I used this ball in my league on the house pattern. Our house pattern is 43 feet in length with a total oil volume of 21.25 ml.
My first impression how clean the ball was in the front part of the lane. I really liked that. My second impression was how am I going to control this ball at the end of the pattern. My league mates loved the direction change this ball made down the lane. After I got used to the look, so did I. I started with a 4-9, missed it, and then went off the sheet. Never had a thought about leaving anything standing, but then I started the second game. Lane condition breakdown took me to the land of 9 and 4 pins. Not having used a ball with a change of direction like this since the Gravity Shift, I was slow to make the proper move. Once I chased the pattern in much deeper, the strikes came back. If it were not for a lack of moving one more time in the 6th frame, I would have shot 300 the last game. I do not think I could have lost the recovery and hitting power of this ball no matter how far left I would have moved.
My two favorite pearl Storm balls are the Shift and the T-Road Pearl. The Second Dimension gives me the same length as the T-Road Pearl and a more angular move at the breakpoint, and not quite as early on reading that breakpoint. Adding the Virtual Gravity into this arsenal, and I have 4 balls that can handle any of the conditions I think I will see.
I can't wait to use this ball again and on some tougher patterns. This is a pearl that will probably work better with some carrydown for me where the T-Road pearl wants to hang at times and will turn the corner stronger than my Shift. The coverstock and the core seem to be a perfect match for the Second Dimension.
Chip Aki
2007 USBC Open Singles Champion (Shift)
Storm Staff Member
Storm Second Dimension Reviewed by: Eric Forkel (5 stars)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful.
Once again Storm products has created a ball that delivers, very clean thru the front and really strong yet smooth off the spot. Good job can't wait for the next one.
All the Best
Eric Forkel
Storm Products
Storm Second Dimension Reviewed by: yetmore (5 stars)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Drill pattern: 40 x 4.5 x 30: WH 1" x 2" deep, flare reducing
Surface: 2000 Abralon with light polish
Purpose: House shot after transition and carry down.
Results: I rolled a five game sweeper on a 41' THS. Started with the Virtual for the first game and a half. At that point the heads were staring to go and the oil was pushing up. Went to this ball, which gave me more length and excellent read of the lanes. The surprise was the punchiness it had off the spot. Being symmetrical, I didn't want a rolling arc to the pocket but I didn't need a flip either. What I have is a clean, punchy move that is completely predictable and actually revs up as its making it's move.
Bonus: Ball rolls very good on the shorter, flat patterns like the Cheetah and the Chameleon. This layout carries really well as the angle created is tight, yet explosive.
Ball 2: 4" pin
Drill Pattern: 50 x 3.3/8 x 55: WH 1" x 2.75 deep, diff. increasing
4000 Abralon with Polish
Purpose: length with an attacking motion
Storm Second Dimension Reviewed by: storm staff -jd (5 stars)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Top Weight 3.02oz
Pin 3-3.5 inch (3 ¼ to be exact)
Rev Rate 450 RPM with a ball speed of 17.5 (C.A.T.S. Measured)
Layout: 5 ¼ inch pin to PAP by 3 7/8 inch CG to PAP with a 2 ½ inch Pin Buffer
Post Drilling left me with ½ oz of finger weight and 3/8 oz of side weight, so no hole needed.
Left the Ball at Box Finish (1500-grit Polished)
With the 2D I was looking for length and controlled back-end motion, and that is exactly what I got of it. On my league nights I feel there is not enough oil out there to really have a good look with the original Dimension. With the 2D I get the extra two-three feet that I need when going from my skid to hook phases on the lane. The motion of this ball is just amazing as all three transitions were as smooth as can be.,not a violent snap on the back . When it hits the pin deck, there truly is an explosion-like look on the pins, as they seem to get sucked into the center before they shoot back and away. Walked away from this night with 695 series for the three games thanks to some late adjustments in game three, I probably would've had a higher series. Operator error.
Yesterday I went back to the center to do my normal practice routine with a new ball and get some video work done for study. I start off playing the lanes in my normal zone 15 to 6, and I had the same look as I had in league. So I bailed on that line to really see what this ball is capable of doing. First, I made a 3 and 2 move right to get into the friction early. The 2D responded well to this “miss†shot by not jumping off the spot, but rather saving the energy and giving me a similar down lane motion. This opened my eyes because I've always had a problem hitting friction early with pearl covers. Although the hits weren't as clean as I would like them, the results were nearly the same as my “A†game line.
Next I moved in deep to 30 with a break point of 12 to see how the reaction to being in oil the longest amount of time would be. At first, not so well as my rev rate was over powering the back part of the lane. But after making some adjustments with hand I was able to get the ball to “fade†into the pocket while still getting the explosion-like hit on the deck.
In closing this is an A+++ from Storm. The apple pie fragrance and colors of this ball definitely give it some shelf appeal. I've already had a few hits on the ball from some of my customers and league bowlers at the center, but I had to play the teaser role this week for them. Should make them more hungry for it.
I will have the videos on my myspace page later on this week for those interested.
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Justin Buford
Orlando, FL
2009 Storm Bowling Staff Member
Rich Gibson's Pro Shop at Boardwalk Bowl Orlando, FL
Storm Second Dimension Reviewed by: es-st (5 stars)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Erik Ramos
PBA Storm Regional Staff
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Print this layoutLayout 1
Layout 2
- Locate the mass bias and mark it with "MB"
- Place the major pin 4-¼" from the player's PAP and locate the mass bias (MB) along the player's PAL
- This layout will most often require an extra hole, so place this hole on the PAP and remove excess side weight to "0".
- This layout works well to produce medium length and heavy midlane roll. Usually works well on medium to heavy oil, especially longer oil patterns.
Layout 3
- Locate the mass bias and mark the spot with an "MB". Remember, the mass bias is a fine tuning device used by advanced players.
- Place the major pin 3-3/8" from the PAP and locate the mass bias halfway between the player's ball track and PAL
- Place the extra hole, if necessary, on the player's PAP, removing excess side weight to less than 1 oz.
Note: This is a "High Flare" layout that should only be used by low rev players seeking maximum ball reaction!
Layout 4
- Place the major pin 1-½" from the PAP. Remember to keep the pin along the line located between the PAP and the player's finger holes.
- Place the mass bias in the player's ball track.
- Check side weight to see if an extra hole is necessary. If so, place the hole on the PAP.
- This layout will produce heavy roll with a controllable backend reaction. Players with extensive side roll or high rev players will love this layout to help control dry, short oil patterns with very dry backends
