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Reviews by Mike Sipple

900 Global Zen/U

Brunswick Brute Strength

Brunswick Edge Pearl

Brunswick Edge Solid

Brunswick Fanatic BTU

Brunswick Fortera Intrigue

Brunswick Melee Hook

Brunswick Melee Jab

Brunswick Ultimate Nirvana

DV8 Diva XOXO

DV8 Grudge Hybrid

DV8 Vandal Smash

Radical Cash

Radical Jackpot

Roto Grip Idol Cosmos

Storm Absolute

Storm All-Road

Storm Crux Prime

Storm Fever Pitch

Storm Gravity Evolve

Storm Hy-Road X

Storm Intense

Storm Intense Fire

Storm IQ Tour 78/U

Storm IQ Tour Emerald

Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl

Storm Match Up Black Pearl

Storm Night Road

Storm Physix

Storm Proton Physix

Storm Revenant

Storm Soniq

Storm Summit

Storm Super Nova

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900 Global Zen/U

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 11/29/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.73 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN

70x5.25x30

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 3000 Abralon
BALL MOTION
The Zen U urethane comes out of the box sanded at 1000 Abralon, allowing it to start up strongly in the midlane. The all new s35 Urethane+ Cover provides a quicker response time compared to traditional urethane. This core and cover combination will excel on short patterns and over/under or “cliffed” house conditions.
COMMENTS
I use this on light to Med oil conditions. I am not usually not a urethane coverstock fan because I seem to get a lot of over under reactions with them. But not with this ball. I get a very consistent. More continuous than my UC3 and hooks a little less.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Brunswick Brute Strength

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 9/29/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4
Starting Top Weight: 3.5oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 2.5

35 X 4.5 X 60

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 320-360
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: Factory 4000
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Abralon

LANE CONDITION

COMMENTS

This is a great symmetrical piece. It get through the heads with great continuous motion on the backend. It is very versatile. This ball can be used on a variety of conditions and has become my go to ball.

Mike Sipple
Brunswick/DV8/Radical Regional/Amateur Staff

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Brunswick Edge Pearl

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 4/19/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2 - 3
Starting Top Weight: 3.0 oz
Ball Weight: 16

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 3.5

65 x 3.5 x 50

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 360-390
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 500 Siaair / Crown Factory Compound
BALL MOTION
The Edge Blue Pearl combines our Relativity Pearl coverstock with our proven Edge low RG symmetrical core for a reaction very similar to our highly popular Melee Jab. The Edge Blue Pearl provides outstanding length, angular backend motion, and excellent hitting power on medium oil lane conditions.
COMMENTS
I drilled the edge pearl with a shorter pin to my PAP. I shortened the pin to my PAP because I have trouble with pearl covers giving me a big over under. I love the reaction I get with this ball. If you like the Melee Jab you will love this bal
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Brunswick Edge Solid

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 4/19/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4
Starting Top Weight: 3.1 oz
Ball Weight: 16

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4.5

60 x 4.5 x 50

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 360-390
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 500; 2,000 Siaair Micro Pad
BALL MOTION
The Edge Dark Purple Solid combines our new Relativity Control Solid coverstock with our proven Edge low RG symmetrical core providing mid-lane control and consistency. The Edge Dark Purple Solid delivers mid-lane control with a smooth and continuous backend motion on medium oil lane conditions.
COMMENTS
I drilled the edge solid with my favorite layout. This is my first ball out of the bag now. On house shots and on sport shots. This ball is very versatile and very easy to read the motion going down the lane. This is a must ball in your bag.

Mike Sipple
Brunswick/DV8/Radical Regional/Amateur Staff

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Brunswick Fanatic BTU

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 8/25/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 -4
Starting Top Weight: 3oz
Ball Weight: 16

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5

Pin over the ring CG 3/4” right of center grip line. ( No weight hole)

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 320-360
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 500, 1,500 Siaair Micro Pad

BALL MOTION
The steel Fanatic BTU features the Low Differential I-Block core matched with our new low friction BTU coverstock formulation to produce “urethane” ball motion with improved consistency and enhanced hitting power on high friction lane conditions.

COMMENTS

Better Than Urethane! I drilled this ball strong looking for length knowing that normal urethane ball read the midlane and then die on the back end. I was beyond surprised when I threw this ball. It got threw the heads and did not read the midlane but I could play the exact same line as my old urethane but with a much better angle and much more hitting power. I am able to move with the shot and still get recovery when I need it This ball is a must have!

Mike Sipple
Brunswick/DV8/Radical Regional/Amateur Staff

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Brunswick Fortera Intrigue

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 1/17/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I drilled the intrigue, 70 x 6 x 50. I needed a few balls for when the lanes break down and the heads burn up. This ball is smooth with a continuous backend reaction. This ball compliments my Melee Jab perfectly. The way I have these balls drilled the Intrigue starts up a little sooner and not quite as sharp off the spot as the Jab. This is a very versatile ball. Your local Proshop owner can drill this ball to fit most gaps in your arsenal.
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Brunswick Melee Hook

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 12/10/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4
Starting Top Weight: 2.6oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4.5

40 X 4.5 X 60

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 320-360
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: Factory 500: 2000 Siaair micro pad
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):

BALL MOTION
With its 2000 grit Siaair Micro Pad Finish, the Melee Hook revs strong in the mid-lane and retains plenty of axis rotation for the backend to produce a wider area of forgiveness to the pocket. The Melee Hook will provide better traction on a variety of lane patterns with its chemically designed surface texture.

COMMENTS

This symmetrical ball has a strong mid-lane motion and has a very predictable motion. This is one of the first balls out of my bag now.

Shot 300 the 4th game out of the box with this ball

Mike Sipple
Brunswick/DV8/Radical Regional/Amateur Staff

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Brunswick Melee Jab

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 1/17/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

Personal:
Right handed
300-350 RPM
PAP-5 13/16" up 3/4"

I drilled this ball 70 x 5.5 x 50. Even with this drilling the ball has length and great continuous backend motion. I was looking for a ball to use when the lanes break down and the heads go. This ball is amazing it gets through the heads with ease with a very predictable motion.
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Brunswick Ultimate Nirvana

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 2/5/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4
Starting Top Weight: 2.8oz
Ball Weight: 16

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5

60 X 5 X 40

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 320-360
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: Factory 500 / 4000 Siaair Micro Pad

BALL MOTION
The new ECS Hybrid coverstock is Brunswick’s latest advancement in performance enhancing technology. ECS expands the soft segments of the polymer chain producing improved friction and wider sweet spot resulting in fewer adjustments. ECS technology generates a faster refresh rate and a longer performance life for the coverstock. Paired with the Nirvana Ultra Low RG core, the Ultimate Nirvana provides effortless length through the heads with extraordinary backend continuation on medium oily to oily lane conditions..

COMMENTS

This hybrid asymmetrical ball is very clean through the heads with a continuous strong motion on the backend. This ball has a very strong backend motion and is very predictable. I really like this ball and it has quickly become the first ball out of my bag.

Mike Sipple
Brunswick/DV8/Radical Regional/Amateur Staff

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DV8 Diva XOXO

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 3/31/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4
Starting Top Weight: 3.1oz
Ball Weight: 16

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5

55 X 4.5 X 40

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 320-360
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 500 Siaair / Royal Compound… Composite Flip Pearl

BALL MOTION
The composite flip cover for a symmetrical ball make the dive come very hard off the spot and continue though the pins.

COMMENTS

This ball is a middle of the road on the hook rating but with the composte flip cover this ball has a very strong backend motion and is very predictable. I really like this ball and it has quickly become a favorite house shot ball.

Mike Sipple
Brunswick/DV8/Radical Regional/Amateur Staff

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DV8 Grudge Hybrid

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 8/4/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

This is the second ball in the grudge series. The hybrid cover lets the ball get through the heads easier than the solid cover and save energy for the back end.My drilling 30 x 4.5 x 70 which translates to the pin above the ring finger and the Mass Bias just right of the Thumb hole. This is my favorite drilling. It rolls good for me on house shots and also sport shots. This is a fantastic overall bowling ball.

Mike Sipple
DV8/Brunswick/Radical
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DV8 Vandal Smash

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 9/1/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 -4
Starting Top Weight: 3.25oz
Ball Weight: 16

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5

70 x 5 x 30

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 320-360
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 500; 4,000 Siaair Micro Pad

BALL MOTION
This ball is a medium hooking solid cover stock. It has a very smooth motion.
COMMENTS

Vandal Smash is the solid cover stock version of the original Vandal. If you liked the original Vandal this ball is a must have. If you have not had a Vandal yet you are missing the boat. This is a great all around ball. I can use it on house shots as well as sport shots. It has a smooth predicable motion and hits like a truck. This has become the first ball out of my bag.

Mike Sipple
Brunswick/DV8/Radical Regional/Amateur Staff

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Radical Cash

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 2/27/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4
Starting Top Weight: 3.2 oz
Ball Weight: 16

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5

55 x 5 x 35

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 360-390
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 500, 1500 Siaair Micro Pad

BALL MOTION
The Cash is very aggressive and has continuous motion.
COMMENTS

I drilled the Cash very strong and made this a specialty ball for heavy oil. This drilling and this ball give the Cash length with continuous back end . I have used this ball a few weeks on the Shark. This ball is the perfect reaction for the first few games on fresh. It also works on heavy oil house shots. This ball really hooks

Mike Sipple
Brunswick/DV8/Radical Regional/Amateur Staff

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Radical Jackpot

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 5/3/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5

Pin over the ring CG ¼” right of center grip line. ( No weight hole)

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker – slightly speed dominant
Rev Rate: 320-360
Ball Speed: 16-17
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 3/4" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 500 Siaair / Royal Compound

BALL MOTION
The JACKPOT core with a newly developed, attractive pearl cover to provide strong yet controllable motion. By balancing power and control, the JACKPOT produces a ball motion that league bowlers love.

COMMENTS

This ball is a middle of the road on the hook rating but with a pearl cover this ball has a very controllable backend motion and is very predictable. I really like this ball and it has quickly become a favorite house shot ball. It works great after the lanes break down. It gets through the head very easily and has a great controllable backend motion.

Mike Sipple
Brunswick/DV8/Radical Regional/Amateur Staff

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Roto Grip Idol Cosmos

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 11/1/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.71 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 5 inches

Pin over the ring finger

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 4000 abralon
BALL MOTION
The Cosmos is a very smooth and predictable motion for a pearl cover
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball pin up with my favorite drilling It’s a smooth and predictable motion and has become one of the first balls out of my bag.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Absolute

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 3/17/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.9 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
4.5x5.5x2.5

Pin over the ring finger

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: Reacta gloss
BALL MOTION
R2S Deep is cleaner through the front compared to the flagship R2S formula. This yields a more aggressive shape to the pocket with more overall angle through the pins.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball pin up with my favorite drilling It’s a strong ball but very clean through the front part of the lane for me. I love this ball but it does hook I put 2000 suface with an abralon pad to give me a better reation.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm All-Road

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 11/25/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 3.2 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 4.5 inches

Pin over the ring finger

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 4000 abralon
BALL MOTION
The All-road gets through the fronts very easy as with most hybrid covers. I drilled this with my favorite drilling. This ball is very predictable with the 4000 abralon finish. It is strong off the spot.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball pin up with my favorite drilling. I really like the motion of hybrid covers and this one does not disappoint. If you like the Hyroad series and hybrid covers this ball is for you.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Crux Prime

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 3/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3- 4
Starting Top Weight: 3.1 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 5 inches

60X5X40

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 2000 Abralon
BALL MOTION
The Crux Prime has increased entry angle, and a greater margin for error with its dynamic asymmetrical design and vertical cavity technology. The benefits of SPEC Solid Reactive can be truly appreciated on heavier conditions, especially when they begin to transition. When this coverstock encounters midlane friction, it digs in harder, unlike anything Storm has produced to date
. COMMENTS
This ball is really strong in the midlane and goes through the pins better and more consistent than any ball I have drilled yet. This ball seems to match up to straight players as well as high rev players. This balls works well on House shots as well as Sport shots. If you need a stronger ball in your arsenal the Crux Prime is a must!

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Fever Pitch

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 5/2/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3- 4
Starting Top Weight: 3.4 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN

60X5X40

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 2000 Abralon
BALL MOTION
The Fever Pitch is not as early as the Pitch Black™, but corners better than the Pitch Blue™ ever dreamt. We found the gap we needed to fill and we filled it. Hard. After extensive and thorough testing, we found the precise core dynamics that matched up flawlessly to this new and exciting cover: PWR+CTRL Urethane.
COMMENTS
I use this ball primarily as my spare ball I replaced my mix with the Fever Pitch so I would have a urethane ball I could use when the lanes dry and I need a better Motion than I could get with my Pitch Black. This ball make a good downlane motion and works great when the lanes dry up.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Gravity Evolve

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 12/10/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 3.6 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 5 inches

Pin over the ring finger

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 2000 abralon
BALL MOTION
The Gravity Evolve is another great asymmetrical piece with the Spec cover. Amateurs and professionals around the world have been clamoring for a heavy-rolling, fast-migrating core . The Shape-Lock HD Core. This shape can power through just about anything. “HD” is short for high density, which lowers the RG and raises the differential of the weight block. And with SPEC at the helm, expect heavy roll
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball pin up with my favorite drilling. I really liked my Crux with the Spec cover but, this ball for me seems quicker off the spot and goes through the pins better for me.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Hy-Road X

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 12/11/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.8 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 4 inches

4 x 5 x 4

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 1500-grit Polished
BALL MOTION
The Hyroad X features the R2X Solid cover, wrapped around the proven inverted FE2 core found on all of its predecessors. Hy-Road X gets down the lane with ease. This ball has a very predictable motion and goes through the pins amazing.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball up with my favorite lay out. I can square my angles up and play rather straight with it or I can also move left and hook it. This ball is very versatile and has become the first ball out of my bag.

Mike Sipple
Storm/Roto Grip/Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
www.rotogrip.com

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Storm Intense

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 2/14/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 3 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 3 inches

4 x 5 x 3

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: factory 1500 polished
BALL MOTION
Radial Accelerating Disk™ (RAD) technology was unveiled in the original X-Factor™ series as the first to feature dual density disc technology. More recently, this design premise emerged in the RAD4™ Core powering the Code™ series. With the new Intense, our R&D Team is taking it a step further with the new RAD-E™ Core. The “E” stands for ENERGY as the elongated ellipses near the pin increase the separation of mass as well as the potential energy of this dynamic beast.

COMMENTS

I drilled the Intense pin up with a 3 inch pin buffer. This ball really goes through the head with a strong backend motion. If you are looking for a ball to go down the lane and make a sharp backend motion this is your ball.

Mike Sipple
Storm/Roto Grip/Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
www.rotogrip.com

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Storm Intense Fire

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 10/11/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3- 4

Starting Top Weight: 3.1 oz

Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN

Pin buffer 4 inches

4 x 4.5 x 4

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker

Rev Rate: 380-420

Ball Speed: 15-16

PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16" and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP

Box Finish: factory 1500 polished

BALL MOTION

The intense Fire with R3S Hybrid has one of the strongest back end motions for a hybrid cover that I have ever seen. This ball really comes out of the pattern.

COMMENTS

I bought this ball to fit in on the lower end of my arsenal. To the contrary the intense fire is clean through the heads with a very strong predictable motion. I pull it out when my Code X starts burning up and losing energy and I never lose a beat. I really like this ball.

Mike Sipple

Storm/Roto Grip/Amateur Staff

www.stormbowling.com

www.rotogrip.com

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Storm IQ Tour 78/U

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 3/22/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2 - 3
Starting Top Weight: 3.3 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
4x4.5x2.5

Pin over the ring finger

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: Reacta gloss
BALL MOTION
In addition to a new urethane material, the C3 Core is featured in this unique concept and has been a staple in benchmark reactions for over 10 years. This low RG core helps the ball to read where it needs to which maintains a true urethane-like reaction.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball pin under my ring finger. This is the best urethane I have thrown yet. I think it will fill a lot of spots in bowlers bags. Its definitely a staple in my arsenal.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff

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Storm IQ Tour Emerald

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 9/19/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 3.1 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 4.5 inches

Drilled pin under the ring

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 1500-grit Polished symmetrical
BALL MOTION
The emerald IQ gets through the fronts very easy as with most pearl covers. The one thing for me that is different than other pearl covers is that it reads a little sooner and is more predictable off the spot. The pin down drilling has some to do with that motion also.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball up pin down. It rolls great and hooks more than most pearl balls on the market. This ball is a keeper. When my Pro Motion starts rolling too early I can pick this ball up and not miss a beat.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 10/30/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2 - 3
Starting Top Weight: 2.8 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN

65X4.5X30

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 3000 Abralon
BALL MOTION
The IQ Tour Nano Pearl comes out of the box sanded at 3000 Abralon, allowing it to start up strongly in the midlane. The pairing of the smoother coverstock and lower flaring core design offers a tremendous combination of control and power.
COMMENTS
I use this on Med to heavy oil conditions. I am not usually not a pear coverstock fan because I seem to get a lot of over under reactions with them. But not with this ball. I get a very consistent

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Match Up Black Pearl

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 10/11/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3- 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.8 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 3 inches

Pin under the ring

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 2000 Abrilon
BALL MOTION
The match up black pearl. Reactor Pearl gives clean length, but still blends out the pattern with its matte finish.
COMMENTS
I bought this ball to fit in on the lower end of my arsenal. To straighten my angles. I drilled it pin down so it still picks up the roll when I get a little firmer with my speed. This ball works really great on an over under house pattern and lets me stay right longer.

Mike Sipple
Storm/Roto Grip/Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
www.rotogrip.com

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Storm Match Up Black Pearl

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 10/11/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

Storm Night Road

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 12/5/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3.5 - 34
Starting Top Weight: 2.9 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN

65 x 5 x 40

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 4K fast
BALL MOTION
The Night Road comes out of the box sanded at 4K fast finish, allowing it to get through the heads. This ball makes a quick and decisive more off the break point and goes through the pins very strong.
COMMENTS
I use this on Med to light oil conditions. I am not usually not a pear coverstock fan because I seem to get a lot of over under reactions with them. But not with this ball. I get a very consistent strong reaction.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Physix

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 2/1/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 3.6 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 3 inches

4 x 5 x 3

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 1500-grit Polished
BALL MOTION
Phisyx gets down the lane with ease. This ball has a very predictable motion and goes through the pins amazing.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball up with my favorite lay out. I can open my angles up and play move left and hook it. This ball is very versatile and has become the first ball out of my bag when the lanes are a little slicker.

Mike Sipple
StormAmateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
#StormNation

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Storm Proton Physix

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 3/19/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.9 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 4.5 inches

Pin over the ring finger

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 2000 abralon
BALL MOTION
The Proton PhysiX is here to give you traction and hook on virtually any heavy oil condition imaginable. This ball needs oil. It rolls strong and is very predictable.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball pin up with my favorite drilling It’s a strong rolly ball. It needs oil to perform to its potential. This is a much needed ball for those oily conditions.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Revenant

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 4/28/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3.5 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.82 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN

65 x 5.5 x 30

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: Reacta gloss finish out of the box. I hit mine with a 3000 pad
BALL MOTION
R3S Pearl is together anew with the Vector Core, but with a fresh veneer and more reaction where it matters most: at the pins. Reacta Gloss is cutting-edge when it comes to surfaces. Very clean with strong backend motion.
COMMENTS
I use this on Med to light oil conditions. I am not usually not a pearl coverstock fan because I seem to get a lot of over under reactions with them. But not with this ball. I get a very consistent strong reaction. Very clean through the fronts and strong motion through the pins.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Soniq

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 3/6/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 4 - 5
Starting Top Weight: 2.79 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 2 inches

4 x 4.5 x 2

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: factory 1500 polished

BALL MOTION
The Son!Q is the progeny of one of the most dominant shapes in the Storm lineage: the Centripetal™ Core. Since its inception, the evolution of the design can be traced across the Centripetal™ Core, C3™ Centripetal Control Core, and now the Centripetal HD (high density) Core.

COMMENTS
I drilled the Drive pin up with a 2 inch pin buffer. This ball is really smooth though the fronts with a great controllable backend motion. For me the Son!q has about the same amount of hook as my Intense just not as angular on the back end. Overall this is a great first ball out of the bag for many conditions.

Mike Sipple
Storm/Roto Grip/Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
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Storm Summit

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 10/26/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3.5 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 3.2 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN

60 x 5.5 x 30

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 4K fast
BALL MOTION
The Summit comes out of the box sanded at 3K abralon finish, allowing it to get through the heads. This ball makes a strong move off the break point and goes through the pins very strong.
COMMENTS
I use this on Med to Heavy oil conditions. I am always a fan of the hybrid covers. they seem to give me the ball reaction that fits my eye. That gives me confidence to make better shots. I get a very consistent strong reaction with the Summit.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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Storm Super Nova

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Reviewed by Mike Sipple on 11/1/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

232

PAP:

5 13/16" up 3/4"

Ball Speed:

Medium

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

210

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.7 oz
Ball Weight: 15

DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 5 inches

Pin over the ring finger

BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16” and 1/2" up

SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 2000 abralon
BALL MOTION
The super Nova is here to give you traction and hook on virtually any heavy oil condition imaginable. This ball needs oil. It rolls strong and is very predictable.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball pin up with my favorite drilling It’s a strong ball with a sharper backend than most strong solids. It needs oil to perform to its potential. This is a much needed ball for those oily conditions.

Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com

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