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Reviews by Sandra McIntire

900 Global Origin EX

900 Global Reality Check

900 Global Sublime

900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss

900 Global Xponent

900 Global Zen 25

900 Global Zen Gold Label

Roto Grip Clone

Roto Grip Duo Black/Green

Roto Grip Exotic Gem

Roto Grip Hustle USA

Roto Grip Magic Gem

Roto Grip Optimum Idol

Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive

Roto Grip RST X-3

Roto Grip TNT Infused

Storm DNA

Storm Equinox

Storm IQ Tour 78/U

Storm IQ Tour A.I.

Storm Journey

Storm Level

Storm Phaze V

Storm Revenant

Storm Summit

Storm Summit Peak

Storm Super Nova

Storm Virtual Energy Blackout

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900 Global Origin EX

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 6/15/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. The 900 Global Origin EX is a strong asymmetrical solid reactive with high flare potential.

I drilled mine 40x 4.5 x 30. My axis point is 4 3/8 over 1 3/8 up. I love this ball for medium and high oil conditions. This ball gives me a strong, smooth, and predictable ball motion on fresh high friction lanes.
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900 Global Reality Check

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 11/28/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I was super stoked to throw this ball because I love the reality and altered reality. I drilled my reality check 50x4x25. I definitely like some surface on this ball.
It is almost similar to what my phase 2 does for me. This ball gets
Down lane and is clean but strong off the spot. This ball works really well game 2 for me.
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900 Global Sublime

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 3/30/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my 900 Global Sublime 5.25 x 3 x 1.75 using Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The 900 Global Sublime is a symmetric A.I. Core hybrid that I like for medium to heavy oil conditions. The lower RG, big diff, and medium- high flare potential creates good shape and power through the pins.
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900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 11/28/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Wolverine dark moss 25x4.25x35. I was very excited and hoped this would have been a replacement for the OG wolverine, but it wasn’t. This ball works best for me when the lanes are dry which allows me to stay right. This ball is a bit cleaner down lane for me in comparison to the OG wolverine. I haven’t thrown this ball a ton in league but it’s definitely a great addition for players that need it for light and medium oil patterns.
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900 Global Xponent

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 1/17/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled 900 Global Xponent 5 x 3 x 2 and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The 900 Global Xponent symmetric solid reactive piece that I really like medium/low volume patterns where there’s lots of friction . The low Rg and medium diff gives this ball medium- high flare potential when I need something to be clean, smooth, and controllable this is the ball to go to.
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900 Global Zen 25

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 2/15/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. The 900 Global Zen 25 is a symmetric pearl reactive that has high flare potential.

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900 Global Zen Gold Label

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 1/17/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my 900 Global Zen Gold Label 5 x 3 x 2 and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Zen Gold Label is a strong symmetric pearl reactive piece that I really like to use lanes with low volume and high friction. The low Rg and high diff gives this ball high flare potential when I need something to be clean and off the spot this is the ball to go to.
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Roto Grip Clone

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 10/31/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Roto Grip Clone 25 x 5 3/8 x15 and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Roto Grip Clone is a big asymmetric solid reactive piece that I really like to use on medium volume patterns. The low Rg and High diff gives this ball high flare potential. When I need something to get longer down lane and still be strong on the backend this is the ball.
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Roto Grip Duo Black/Green

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 9/15/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player, I drilled my Roto Grip DUO 5x 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 using the Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Roto Grip DUO is middle of the road pearl symmetric benchmark ball that is easy through the front of the lane with great continuation down lane without being too angular. Overall, the ball is responsive and I see myself using this on house shots or medium volume patterns.
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Roto Grip Exotic Gem

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 2/15/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

Review by Sandra McIntire
The new Roto Grip Exotic GEM is my absolute favorite ball on the market right now. I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. The Exotic GEM took me by surprise with its ability to perform. I generally gravitate to balls with fresh surface on a fresh house shot. But, let me tell you this ball has been a game changer and I have been able to start out with it game 1 and use it all the way through game 3.

I drilled my Exotic GEM 5x3x2 which is a very strong layout that reads the midlane and comes strong off the spot but yet continuous. This ball hits the pins like a freight train and I love it.

I have also used the Exotic GEM as a compliment to my RST X-3 that I generally use game 1/2. The Exotic GEM is just so versatile that I believe everyone could find a spot for it in their arsenal.
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Roto Grip Hustle USA

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 11/28/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I drilled the Hustle USA with a 50x4x25 layout. The intent for this ball was to allow me to stay further right when the friction started to develop. Since I am a low rev player this helps me not have to move further left. The high RG AND Low differential core helps the ball to get through the front part of the lane without hooking to early.
This ball is perfect for me late into game 2 or game 3 when my bigger balls start hooking to much. I love how this ball rolls.
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Roto Grip Magic Gem

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 3/11/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled the Roto Grip Magic Gem 5 x 3 x 2 using Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Roto Grip Magic Gem is an asymmetric Hybrid reactive piece that I really like medium/high volume patterns. The low RG and big diff gives this ball high flare potential when I need something to be revving, strong, and continuous.
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Roto Grip Optimum Idol

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 7/20/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, medium tilt and rotation, and higher track player. I drilled my Roto Grip Optimum Idol 35 x 4.75x 25 using the dual angle.My axis point is 4 7/16 over and 7/8 up.The Roto Grip Optimum Idol is a heavy rolling benchmark ball to my arsenal it revs up early but more controlled shape down-lane. I generally use this ball game 1 of league on medium to high oil volume . The Roto Grip Optimum Idol is a good piece to add to anyone’s arsenal.
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Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 4/6/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. The Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive is a strong asymmetrical solid reactive with high flare potential.

I drilled mine 30 x 5 1/4 x 30. My axis point is 4 3/8 over 1 3/8 up. I love this ball for medium to heavy oil condition. It reads early creating predictable and controllable ball motion when there’s a lot of oil volume. On a typical house shot I don’t get to use this ball due to the lower oil volume.
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Roto Grip RST X-3

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 11/28/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I drilled the RST X-3 with a 40x4x30 layout to allow the ball to pick up early in the front part of the lane, with high flare potential, and quick/continuous response to friction. I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. The RST X-3 has been my go to game 1 ball this league season. The ball is strong enough to pick in the in fresh higher volumes of oil while retaining enough energy to come off the spot hard.
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Roto Grip TNT Infused

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 3/11/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled the Roto Grip TNT Infused 5.5 x 3x 1.75 using Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Roto Grip TNT Infused is a symmetric Hybrid reactive piece that I really like medium volume patterns. The low RG and big diff gives this ball high flare potential when I need something to give me length and forgiveness. Overall, this ball is a beast and explosive through the pins.
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Storm DNA

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 7/13/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player, I drilled my Storm DNA 5x3x2 using the Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Storm DNA is a very strong asymmetric ball that reads the midlane well and has continuation through the pins. However, I did drill a 14lbs ball equating to a higher RG and smaller diff, which does not serve me well. If I were to drill another ball I would consider drilling a 15lbs ball, so I can get the benefits of the lower RG and bigger Diff. Overall, the ball is responsive and I see myself using this on heavier to medium volumes of oil.
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Storm Equinox

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 2/16/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. The Storm Equinox is a strong asymmetrical pearl reactive with high flare potential.

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Storm IQ Tour 78/U

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 3/30/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Storm !Q Tour 78 U 4 x 4 x 2 using Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Storm !Q Tour 78 U is a symmetric solid urethane piece that I really like medium volume and short patterns. The low RG, small diff, and medium flare potential is ideal when I need a smooth and predictable shape downlane.
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Storm IQ Tour A.I.

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 4/15/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. The Storm !Q Tour A.I. is a strong symmetrical hybrid reactive with medium flare potential.

I drilled mine 35 x 4 7/8 x 30. My axis point is 4 3/8 over 1 3/8 up. I love this ball for light and medium oil conditions. It gets down-lane creating predictable and controllable ball motion when theres not much oil . This is the perfect league shot ball that allows you to stay right once all the friction starts to develop.

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Storm Journey

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 3/11/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Storm Journey 5.5 x 3x 1.75 using Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Storm Journey is a symmetric pearl reactive piece that I really like medium volume patterns. The medium RG and big diff gives this ball medium to high flare potential when I need something to give me more motion control down lane. Overall, this ball is very versatile and pairs well with the Phaze II when you need a pearl coverstock.
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Storm Level

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 2/15/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. The Storm Level is a symmetric reactive that has a RPM solid coverstock and medium flare potential.

I drilled mine 4 x 4 x1. My axis point is 1 3/8 up and 4 1/4 right. I love this ball because it is very smooth and allows me to control the lane.
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Storm Phaze V

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 2/15/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. The Phase 5 has definitely become one of my favorite newer releases. I drilled mine 5x3x2 and my axis point is 3 1/4 right and 7/8 up. The Phase 5 is a perfect addition to my arsenal because it allows me to ball down from my Exotic GEM, stay right, but still provides the same shape and continuation I need. This ball definitely does not disappoint and the Blueberry Crumble scent is amazing!
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Storm Revenant

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 5/19/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. The Revenant has definitely become one of my favorite newer releases. I drilled mine 5x3x2 and my axis point is 3 1/4 right and 7/8 up. The Revenant is a perfect addition to my arsenal because it allows me to ball down from my Phaze V and stay right. This ball retains a bit more energy down lane but still provides the shape and continuation I need. This ball definitely does not disappoint!
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Storm Summit

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 10/30/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Storm Summit 5 x 3 x 2 using the Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Storm Summit is a big symmetrical piece that I loved using on medium to heavy oil especially on my sport shot league. It was early and smooth and helped me control the backend and transition. Not to mention the lower RG and High Diff is a ball I definitely gravitate towards and could not put down. If you like a ball that spins up fast and a lot this is the ball for you!

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Storm Summit Peak

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 5/22/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Summit Peak 5 x 3 x 2 using Storm VLS.
My axis point is 3 1/4 over and 7/8 up.
The Summit Peak is a welcomed addition to my arsenal it revs up early and keeps shaping down lane. I generally use this ball game 2 - 3 of league or when there is friction right. The Summit Peak by Storm definitely does not disappoint and the Apple Kiwi Pie scent is amazing!
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Storm Super Nova

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 11/28/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player that really needs a ball to dig into the front part of the lane for my style. The super nova does just that for me. The super nova for me is great for me game 1. It’s definitely early rolling and round which is a shape I don’t normally gravitate to, but man does this ball hit the pocket hard for me. I drilled my ball 35x4x30 and my Axis point 3 1/4 right and 7/8 up.
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Storm Virtual Energy Blackout

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Reviewed by Sandra McIntire on 3/30/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

203

PAP:

3 1/4 over 7/8 up

Ball Speed:

Fast

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

180

Experience:

Advanced (I have bowled in a league)

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Storm Virtual Energy Blackout (VEBO) 5.5 x 3x 1.75 using Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Storm Virtual Energy Blackout (VEBO) is a asymmetric pearl reactive piece that I really like medium volume patterns. The higher RG and big diff gives this ball high flare potential when I need something to give me more motion control down lane. Overall, this ball is very good when you need shape and power. Plus it smells like orange pop!

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