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Reviews by Casey Murphy

900 Global Altered Reality

900 Global Burner Pearl

900 Global Burner Solid

900 Global Eternity

900 Global Eternity PI

900 Global Harsh Reality

900 Global Honey Badger Intensity

900 Global Origin

900 Global Origin EX

900 Global Reality

900 Global Reality Check

900 Global Sublime Focus

900 Global Wolverine

900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss

900 Global Xponent

900 Global Xponent Pearl

900 Global Zen 25

900 Global Zen Gold Label

900 Global Zen Master

900 Global Zen Soul

900 Global Zen/U

Roto Grip All-Out Show Off

Roto Grip Asylum

Roto Grip Attention Star

Roto Grip Attention Star S2

Roto Grip Clone

Roto Grip Critical

Roto Grip Dare Devil

Roto Grip Dare Devil Danger

Roto Grip Dare Devil Trick

Roto Grip Devour

Roto Grip Duo Black/Green

Roto Grip Eternal Cell

Roto Grip Exotic Gem

Roto Grip Halo

Roto Grip Halo Pearl

Roto Grip Halo Vision

Roto Grip Haywire

Roto Grip Hectic

Roto Grip Hot Cell

Roto Grip Hustle 3TP

Roto Grip Hustle Au

Roto Grip Hustle B/R/Y

Roto Grip Hustle Camo Solid

Roto Grip Hustle Earth

Roto Grip Hustle Glow

Roto Grip Hustle HYB Hybrid

Roto Grip Hustle INK Solid

Roto Grip Hustle M-M

Roto Grip Hustle PBR

Roto Grip Hustle Pink/Onyx/White Pearl

Roto Grip Hustle Purple/Raspberry/Orange Hybrid

Roto Grip Hustle RAP

Roto Grip Hustle Red/Indigo/Gold Pearl

Roto Grip Hustle RIP

Roto Grip Hustle Silver/Aqua/Yellow Hybrid

Roto Grip Hustle USA

Roto Grip Hustle Wine Pearl

Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray

Roto Grip Hyped Hybrid

Roto Grip Hyped Pearl

Roto Grip Hyped Solid

Roto Grip Hyper Cell

Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused

Roto Grip Hyper Cell Skid

Roto Grip Hysteria

Roto Grip Hy-Wire

Roto Grip Idol

Roto Grip Idol Cosmos

Roto Grip Idol Helios

Roto Grip Idol Pearl

Roto Grip Idol Pro

Roto Grip Idol Synergy

Roto Grip Magic Gem

Roto Grip Menace

Roto Grip MVP

Roto Grip MVP Attitude

Roto Grip MVP Pearl

Roto Grip No Rules

Roto Grip No Rules Exist

Roto Grip No Rules Pearl

Roto Grip Nuclear Cell

Roto Grip Optimum Idol

Roto Grip Optimum Idol Pearl

Roto Grip Outcry

Roto Grip Rockstar

Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive

Roto Grip RST X-1

Roto Grip RST X-2

Roto Grip RST X-3

Roto Grip Rubicon

Roto Grip Rubicon UC2

Roto Grip Rubicon UC3

Roto Grip Show Off

Roto Grip Sinister

Roto Grip TNT

Roto Grip TNT Infused

Roto Grip Tour Dynam-X

Roto Grip UFO

Roto Grip UFO Alert

Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker

Roto Grip Unhinged

Roto Grip Uproar

Roto Grip Wild Streak

Roto Grip Winner

Roto Grip Winner Solid

Roto Grip Wreck-Em

Roto Grip Wreck-It

Roto Grip X-Cell

Storm Absolute

Storm Absolute Power

Storm All-Road

Storm Alpha Crux

Storm AstroPhysix

Storm Axiom

Storm Axiom Pearl

Storm Byte

Storm Code Black

Storm Code Red

Storm Code X

Storm Crossroad

Storm Crux Pearl

Storm Crux Prime

Storm Dark Code

Storm DNA

Storm DNA Coil

Storm Drive

Storm Electrify Black/Silver/Yellow

Storm Electrify G/O

Storm Electrify Hybrid

Storm Electrify Pearl

Storm Electrify Solid

Storm Equinox

Storm Fast Pitch

Storm Fate

Storm Fever Pitch

Storm Fight

Storm Fire Road

Storm Freak'n Frantic

Storm Fringe

Storm Gravity Evolve

Storm Hy-Road Max

Storm Hy-Road Nano

Storm Hy-Road Pearl

Storm Hy-Road Solid

Storm Hy-Road X

Storm Incite

Storm Infinite Physix

Storm Intense

Storm Intense Fire

Storm Ion Max

Storm Ion Pro

Storm IQ

Storm IQ Tour

Storm IQ Tour 30

Storm IQ Tour 78/U

Storm IQ Tour A.I.

Storm IQ Tour Emerald

Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl

Storm IQ Tour Pearl

Storm Journey

Storm Joy Ride

Storm Lightning Blackout

Storm Lights Out

Storm Lock

Storm Lucid

Storm Manic

Storm Marvel

Storm Marvel-S

Storm Match Ltd

Storm Match Pearl

Storm Match Up Black Pearl

Storm Match Up Black/Red/Blue Hybrid

Storm Match Up Hybrid

Storm Match Up Pearl

Storm Match Up Solid

Storm Modern Marvel

Storm Night Road

Storm Omega Crux

Storm Optimus Solid

Storm Parallax

Storm Parallax Effect

Storm Phaze

Storm Phaze A.I.

Storm Phaze II

Storm Phaze III

Storm Phaze V

Storm Physix

Storm PhysiX Blackout

Storm Pitch Black

Storm Pitch Blue

Storm Pitch Purple

Storm Pro-Motion

Storm Proton Physix

Storm Punch Out

Storm Reign Of Power

Storm Reign On

Storm Revenant

Storm Ride

Storm Road Warrior

Storm Rocket

Storm Rocket Ship

Storm Sky Rocket

Storm Snap Lock

Storm Soniq

Storm Street Fight

Storm Summit

Storm Summit Ascent

Storm Summit Peak

Storm Super Nova

Storm Super Soniq

Storm Sure Lock

Storm Sync

Storm The Road

Storm Timeless

Storm Torrent

Storm Trend 16 Only

Storm Trend 2

Storm Tropical Breeze Hybrid Black/Cherry

Storm Tropical Heat Hybrid Black/Purple

Storm Victory Road

Storm Virtual Energy Blackout

Storm Virtual Gravity NANO

Storm Vivid

Storm Wipe Out

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900 Global Altered Reality

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I was SO excited for the Altered Reality. I am a huge fan of both the Reality (same core) and the Volatility Torque (same cover) so the marriage of the two had to be good.

The Altered Reality is pretty clean through the front and then picks up in the midlane like the Reality with that heavy continuous roll on the backend. There were tons of times I wanted to use my Reality but it was just too much ball. The Altered Reality solves that problem and I can use it on a little more high friction surface or pattern.

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900 Global Burner Pearl

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I was a big fan of the Afterburners, but they were a little too weak at times for me. In comes the Burner Solid and Pearl and the first thing I noticed about these balls was the strong midlane and how easy they rolled forward and never quit. I LOVE the ball roll I get from the new Burners

I put my Burner Solid pin down and it’s super clean and smooth and continuous, it gives me Hustle Ink vibes. It’s a great benchmark ball for the fresh.

My Burner Pearl is pin up and it’s AMAZING for light volume or transition. It feels like I can use it on much more volume than I could the Afterburners or even the Hustles.

Don’t sleep on the Burner Pearl or Solid, they are great lighter oil/transition balls from 900 Global

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900 Global Burner Solid

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

900 Global Eternity

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/11/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I’ve been waiting for this ball! The Eternity is right in between an Altered Reality and a Volatility Torque, which both had the same cover (S84R Pearl). The Eternity has the same core numbers (but different core) as the Volatility Torque, which means it has a lower intermediate differential than the Altered Reality. The Altered got a little too forward for me at times and the lower mid diff in the Eternity helps keep the ball a little rounder and little more continuous. The Eternity is definitely a strong ball but the pearl part of the cover lets it get down the lane a touch. The ‘medium’ strength asym core stays smooth and continuous. The Eternity is a great new piece from 900 Global!

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900 Global Eternity PI

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Eternity Pi is a new solid Eternity! I liked the OG Eternity but it was a little hook stoppy at times. The Pi picks up earlier and rounds off and continues a lot better being a solid! I love the combination of early roll and continuation with the core which I thought was a slower core anyway and lent itself more towards a solid version. The Eternity PI is a very usable aysm solid from 900 Global that I can see myself using on sport and shim alike.

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900 Global Harsh Reality

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Harsh Reality is a solid AI version of the Reality. I had the OG Reality relatively clean and more downlane than most bigger solids. This was great until I needed something bigger and slower to handle more oil and be controlled on the backend. The Harsh Reality solves that problem. The cover is definitely earlier than the OG Reality. The great thing is the AI core allows the Harsh Reality to keep it’s axis a little longer and not roll out like some of the bigger balls tend to. The Harsh Reality is the new standard for big strong solid asyms!

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900 Global Honey Badger Intensity

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/29/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40

I loved the Honey Badger Revival, but it was too clean at times. The Honey Badger Intensity is the solid version of the Revival and solves that problem. It’s early enough to use on the fresh and a little more oil and gives that same great HB Revival shape on the back. If you wanted an early version of the HB Revival, the HB Intensity is it!

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900 Global Origin

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/28/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Origin is a new hybrid asym from 900 Global. This is the first big Hybrid Asym in the line since the Reality Check. The Origin is stronger and almost just as quick off the spot as the Reality Check. The Origin features a brand new cover that feels strong enough to handle volume but doesn’t bog down too much.

The Origin features a new core that’s a single density, no flip block. No flip block means strong, continuous backend roll. It makes a strong move without quickly losing energy. This means you can get closer to the friction without worry of the ball getting too forward. And you can throw it to the friction early and not have it jerk and burn up.

If you need a strong hybrid, the Origin is perfect!

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900 Global Origin EX

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 5/25/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Origin Ex is a new cleaner solid version of the OG Origin. My Origin was strong and pretty whippy downlane. It made it a versatile piece, but at times it was a little too much cover and a little too much backend. The Origin EX is both cleaner and smoother than the OG Origin, which is a combo I love! I don’t have a ton of ball speed, so anything that gets the ball down the lane and keeps it from going side ways off the backend of the pattern or getting forward too quickly! Solids stay so much more rounded for me, so I’m always looking for a good clean solid that keeps going on the back and the Origin EX is that ball!

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900 Global Reality

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/29/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40

The Reality is a clean versatile solid asym from 900 Global. Usually big solid asyms roll at my foot and don’t do much. They sit in my bag and wait for a “puddle” that I don’t ever see. The Reality is clean and continuous enough that I can use it on more medium patterns. This ball has been out of my bag a lot both on tougher patterns and on some easier. If you’re like me and wanted a more medium solid asym, the Reality is a no brainer!

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900 Global Reality Check

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I liked the Reality and Altered Reality and the Reality Check is a cleaner combination of them both. The Reality Check is a two part solid one part pearl hybrid that gets through the fronts very easy. There has to be some OIL for me to use my Reality or my Altered, but the Reality Check is clean enough to use right out of the gate. I can use it to get through the fronts but not go crazy on the backend, which is the perfect use for hybrids. If you’re a fan of the Reality series, the Reality Check is a must have!

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900 Global Sublime Focus

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/28/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Sublime Focus is the ball I didn’t know I needed! Solid symmetricals are the lifeblood of the industry especially when it comes to more difficult patterns. Phaze 2, Optimum Idol, IQ Tour are some of the staples for any SPI bowler. Add the Sublime Focus to that. It’s a tiny bit cleaner than the Phaze 2 but stronger than the Optimum Idol. The Phaze 2 tends to get a little forward if you don’t have enough oil, but the Sublime Focus, with the AI core keeps the axis a little longer which means it continues better.

The more the continuation the more usable the ball across a pattern. So if you need something stronger than an Optimum or more continuous than a Phaze 2, the Sublime Focus is the ball. Don’t sleep on this one. This will be a lot of people’s preference in that strong solid symmetrical spot!

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900 Global Wolverine

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)

The Wolverine is a new 700 series pearl symmetrical from 900 Global. It’s very similar to a HyRoad Pearl or Wreck-Em, more like a perfect blend of the two. The Wolverine picks up much earlier than the HyRoad series balls and creates a smooth strong backend.

There’s a lot of times where the HyRoad Pearl is too clean in the fronts and I can’t get it to pick up on a good volume of oil. The Wolverine solves that problem and can handle much more oil on either the fresh or the transition.

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900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

Simple. The Dark Moss rolls like the OG Wolverine. Nailed it. Need I say more?

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900 Global Xponent

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Xponent is a new solid sym in the 700 series line. Holy moly this ball is amazing! Comparing to other symmetrical solids, this ball is below the Phaze 2, barely and is above the IQ Tour. For me the Phaze 2 is great, but there are times I do want something between it and the IQ Tour. The Xponent solves that problem! It’s the perfect blend of the Phaze 2 and the IQ Tour. Honestly it might replace the Phaze 2 for me in my house shot bag because it’s a little more versatile than the Phaze 2 when the volume is lower. The more I move left with the Xponent, and slow my speed, the more it wants to come around the corner! For being a mid diff solid this ball is incredible

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900 Global Xponent Pearl

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

This one is simple. The Xponent Pearl is a pearl version of the Xponent. If you liked the OG but wanted a pearl, look no further. My Xponent was rounded and smooth and continuous like a solid should be. As such, there were times it wouldn’t hook enough downlane. The Xponent Pearl solves that problem. It’s clean and it jerks accordingly downlane. There’s not much else to say, if you’re an Xponent fan this is a must have!

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900 Global Zen 25

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/5/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

900 Global Zen Gold Label

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

NEW ZEN! Cleanest and Snappiest Zen by A LOT. I loved my OG Zen but it’s very strong. There were times I wanted the Zen to be quicker downlane. Zen Gold Label solves that. IT HOOOOKKKS on the back. Need I say more?

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900 Global Zen Master

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)

LOVE THE ZEN. It’s one of my favorite balls of all time! Sometimes it isn’t strong enough. Zen Master solves the problem. The Zen Master hits the mid lane just like the Zen and keeps on hooking. But since it’s solid, it does it about 5 feet sooner. It’s EXACTLY what you think it would be. Need I say more.

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900 Global Zen Soul

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)

LOVE THE ZEN. It’s one of my favorite balls of all time! Sometimes it isn’t strong enough. Zen Soul solves the problem. The Zen Soul hits the mid lane just like the Zen and keeps on hooking. But since it’s hybrid, it does it about 5 feet sooner. It’s EXACTLY what you think it would be. Need I say more.

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900 Global Zen/U

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Zen U is a great compliment to the Pitch Black. The Zen U is NOT traditional urethane but I drilled mine the same as my Pitch Black and when I’m missing that piece to stay in a urethane shape later in a block, the Zen U is perfect for that. It definitely is in between reactive and urethane and I think a great new weapon with THANE is in play.

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Roto Grip All-Out Show Off

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/30/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The All Out Show Off is a great compliment to the Show Off. The Show Off features a very strong cover, which is too strong sometimes. The All Out Show Off the perfect step down. The AOSO is a hybrid that’s much much cleaner and more versatile. It’s almost a few arrows cleaner than the Show Off and backends quite a bit more. However it doesn’t jump off the dry to hard and has amazing continuation. It’s the perfect choice for when the lanes start to transition and start to get really cliffed. The All Out Show Off will blend the transition and over under.

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Roto Grip Asylum

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/16/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip Asylum Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 5 ¼, 35

I love the Disturbed. The Deranged was good, but a little too over under. The Asylum, I love. It’s close enough to the Disturbed to feature that same strong/smooth motion that made the Disturbed the solid coverstock of the year. The Asylum is noticeably cleaner through the fronts and does create more backend, but not to the point where it jerks too hard off the dry, which is what I got with the Deranged.

If you loved the Disturbed, but want something that gets through the heads better, the Asylum is a no brainer. Go get one today!

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Roto Grip Attention Star

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

What is this ball?? AI asym pearl. It’s clean, midlanes, doesn’t jerk off the dry and continues like crazy! It’s a crazy unique shape and already one of my favorites. I expected to use it on transition or late in the day but honestly I like it with more surface and right out of the back for Game 1 to control the pattern. If there’s friction in the front of the pattern I could see opening up with the Attention Star then going to something quicker like an Exotic or Vebo. The Attention Star is a great versatile piece!

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Roto Grip Attention Star S2

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/28/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Attention Star S2 might be better than the OG Attention Star. The OG Attention Star was clean and jerky and got a little forward. It confused me a lot. There were times I wanted it to be clean and it hooked and times I wanted it to hook and it didn’t.

The S2 solves that problem. It definitely picks up a little earlier and doesn’t lose much backend. I find it much more consistent than the OG Attention Star. The S2 hooks every time I expect it to and still backends! To me this makes it better than the first Attention star!

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Roto Grip Clone

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Clone is a new HP4 asym from Roto Grip. They modified the UFO Alert core and added a new straight reactive cover. The result is a ball that’s earlier and rounder than the Alert. I was surprised when it was announced as a solid but after throwing it I really really like it. The straight reactive cover doesn’t read the fronts as much as some of the stronger asyms we have so I feel like I can use it on more volume levels and for longer. The core doesn’t super read either either but it does hook quite a bit in the back part of the lane. I would put the clone on the bottom end of our asym lineup in terms of strength in the front part of the lane but overall hook it definitely ranks towards the top with the added bonus of not reading too early!

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Roto Grip Critical

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/23/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 5 ½, 40

The Critical Theory has returned in the form of the brand new Critical! The covers differ slightly, as the Critical Theory was a sanded pearl and the Critical is a sanded hybrid, but the overall reaction is very similar. The low RG, high diff core provides a motion for Roto Grip that’s not been seen in quite some time. The Critical revs up quick, hits the breakpoint very sharp, but still smooth, and has a good deal more continuation than traditional Asymmetricals. When you compare the Critical’s performance to the price, it’s clear to see it’s the best bargain on the market!

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Roto Grip Dare Devil

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/18/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 5 7/8, 40

The Dare Devil is the latest Low RG pearl from Roto Grip and it is AWESOME! The Pearl cover gets the ball through the fronts, but the strong low RG core gets the ball into a strong midlane with continuous backend. I’m a big fan of balls like the Haywire, but sometimes, I want them to go through the heads a little cleaner but still create a strong motion. The Dare Devil has no problem with that. The Dare Devil is a must have for fans of the Haywire, HyWire who want a similar motion, but just further down the lane.

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Roto Grip Dare Devil Danger

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/30/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The Dare Devil Danger is the perfect blend of the original Dare Devil and Dare Devil Trick. For me the Dare Devil tended to be a little too clean and the Trick sometimes didn’t recover enough on the backend. The Dare Devil Danger solves both of those problems. The Solid in the cover picks up plenty early and the pearl in the cover ensures the DDD has a strong backend. This makes the Dare Devil Danger the perfect benchmark ball for heavy oil.

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Roto Grip Dare Devil Trick

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/6/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

The Dare Devil Trick is great! When the Dare Devil (pearl version) was released, I immediately loved it, but I wished I had a heavy oil version. The DD Trick solves that problem. I get that same great Dare Devil shape, but the Trick can handle much more volume and is much smoother on the back. It’s perfect for the fresh or heavy oil. It’s definitely a must have if you’re looking for a compliment to the Dare Devil!
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Roto Grip Devour

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/24/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 6, 40

The Devour could be called the Wrecker “Tour Edition”. Roto Grip took the Wrecker Core and raised the RG and lowered the Diff. This makes for a solid that is very clean in the front and recovers plenty down lane, especially for a solid. This is not a new Rumble, which for me was a little too early and didn’t nearly do enough on the back part of the lane. The Devour is hopefully the first in a new line of Mid RG/Lower Diff balls in the HP2 line (UpRoar, Outcry) that will be making permanent homes in the back of tournament bowlers. The Devour is smooth enough to use on the fresh but can also be a go to ball late when you need to get a corner out from in deep.

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Roto Grip Duo Black/Green

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Duo is a new sym pearl from Roto Grip. The is the strongest Pearl sym I’ve ever thrown. It features Micro Trax Pearl, which was on the Exotic Gem. It’s got a new core that doesn’t rev up super quick and has a medium amount of differential. This means the Duo keeps it’s axis and stores a good amount of energy. This means this ball hooks a ton. My only complaint is that I need a lot of oil to keep this ball online. On lighter volumes it will push you left.

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Roto Grip Eternal Cell

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/23/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 5 1/2, 40

This is a whole different type of “CELL”. The Eternal Cell is the latest offering from Roto Grip’s very successful “CELL” line that included the Hyper Cell and Hyper Cell Skid. To be honest, I’ve not ever had much luck with those too balls because for me the cover was too strong for the core and I was forced to migrate deeper, causing my angles to be off. The result was I could never get the ball to go through the pins.

The Eternal Cell solves that problem! It’s a polished solid with a noticeably weaker cover than the Hyper Cell and the Skid. It’s still strong but it gets through the heads better and comes off the spot smoother allowing a straighter angle through the heads and better motion through the pins. For those who struggled with the other Cells, the Eternal Cell is the answer. For those who loved the other Cells, the Eternal Cell can be the later transition ball for when the lane pattern starts to dry out.

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Roto Grip Exotic Gem

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Exotic Gem is a new pearl Gem from Roto Grip. It features MicroTrax Pearl, which is pretty strong for being a pearl. This makes the Exotic Gem clean enough to use on some lighter volume patterns or some transition but it still has plenty of teeth to get around the corner. I was a fan of my Gem with some lane shine, so I was ready for a pearl Gem that would be even a little cleaner and more responsive.

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Roto Grip Halo

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/15/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip Halo Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 5 ¼, 70

LOVE the Halo. Idol cover with a brand new Asym core. The Halo catches more midlane than the Idol and continues through the pins much more. On a higher volume pattern I had to play almost 5-7 boards deeper with my feet. If you like the Idol, but wanted more hook in the mids and continuation on the back, then the Halo is the ball to get!

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Roto Grip Halo Pearl

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/8/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip Halo Pearl Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 5 ¼, 70

I love the Halo. Sometimes it rolls a bit too early for me. In comes the Halo Pearl to save the day. It’s the same Halo motion but it’s cleaner with more backend. It’s the perfect complement to the Halo.

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Roto Grip Halo Vision

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Dual Angle: 5 ½, 4, 4

The Halo Vision fits perfectly between the Halo Pearl and the Halo. It’s cleaner than the Halo and earlier than the Halo Pearl. If you love both of those, the Halo Vision is a slam dunk. If you couldn’t decide between the Halo and Halo Pearl here is a good middle option!

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Roto Grip Haywire

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/24/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 6, 40

SOOOOOO glad Roto Grip brought back the Middle Roll 70 core! (Disturbed, Deranged, Asylum). In short this ball is has a Disturbed core with the Hyper Cell cover. It’s Roto Grip’s version of the Marvel S but better, IMO, because it doesn’t rev up as fast and burn up trying to turn the corner. This ball is a HOOK MONSTER on oil. The roll is great and the reaction is unbelievable for the price point.

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Roto Grip Hectic

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/23/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 70, 5 1/2, 40

The Hectic is the pearl version of the Devour and the replacement for the UpRoar. The Hectic clears the fronts better than the Devour and the UpRoar and generates quite a bit more backend. Unlike some other high RG balls on the market, the Hectic creates a controllable, yet angular backend. It’s smooth enough that you can use it on the fresh, but it will excel in the transition.

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Roto Grip Hot Cell

16 of 16 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/29/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 42.5, 4 ¾, 70

The Hot Cell is the strongest urethane ball Storm or Roto Grip have ever made. It features a strong solid urethane cover and a strong asym core that was used in the Cell series. This thing picks up very early and continues through the pins very well. My Pitch Black would sometimes have a hard time getting corners out, but the Hot Cell is a great fix for that. I would say the Hot Cell is 4-5 boards stronger than the Pitch Black. I get a urethane reaction to the pocket, but asymmetrical ball pin action! For me the Hot Cell is the perfect upgrade from the Pitch Black!

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Roto Grip Hustle 3TP

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Dual Angle: 5 ½, 4, 4

Oh boy more HUSTLES! I love my Hustle INK and I’m always looking for the next best shape. Roto Grip changed the cover to a pearl and I love the result. The Hustle 3TP looks great, but I love the reaction more! It’s cleaner than the Ink with the same great Hustle motion! Perfect ball for friction or late in the day transition.

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Roto Grip Hustle Au

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Dual Angle: 5 ½, 4, 4

Oh boy more HUSTLES! I love my Hustle INK and I’m always looking for the next best shape. Roto Grip changed the cover to a pearl and I love the result. The Hustle AU looks great, but I love the reaction more! It’s cleaner than the Ink with the same great Hustle motion! Perfect ball for friction or late in the day transition.

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Roto Grip Hustle B/R/Y

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Hustle BRY is a replacement for the Hustle USA! The BRY is a new hybrid Hustle that feels cleaner than the USA. There were times I wanted my USA to get further down the lane the BRY solves that problem! The BRY is one of the cleanest Hustles through the front part of the lane which is SO useful for when the lanes want to hook and get off line and you don’t want to move left. If you’re a Hustle fan you’ll want to get the Hustle BRY!

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Roto Grip Hustle Camo Solid

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I almost cried when the discontinued the Hustle Ink, it was a great benchmark light volume ball. Then along comes the Hustle Camo/Wine to save the day!

My Camo is pin down and it’s clean and smooth and tippy just like all my other Hustle Inks. It’s a touch stronger than the INK was to handle today’s oil volume. It fills the hole left by the Hustle INK.

The Wine is pin up and it’s a great option for the transition. I have it very similar to the Hustle RAP. In my testing the Wine is a little stronger overall than the RAP.

If you love Hustles, you have to get the Camo and Wine.

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Roto Grip Hustle Earth

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 2/1/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Hustle Earth is the latest solid version of the Hustle series. I drilled it up and it IMMEDIATELY gave me Hustle Xray vibes. Clean and slow and control and great for the price point. And I LOVE the color! LOL, it feels like I’m throwing a globe! You already know what Hustle solids are about, clean and smooth, the Hustle Earth carries on the tradition.

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Roto Grip Hustle Glow

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 2/1/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Hustle Glow must be the brightest pearl hustle EVER! It rolls like you would expect from a Pearl Hustle, like the MM, maybe just a little stronger and more on the back. If you’re buy a Hustle Glow, you’re looking for a clean ball with backend that’s going to allow you to handle friction, and this ball does exactly that! And the Hustle Glow does it with style! You’ll definitely turn heads with the Hustle Glow with its performance and appearance!

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Roto Grip Hustle HYB Hybrid

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/28/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

I didn’t think there was a way to improve on the Hustle Ink, but the Hustle HYB does it. I love the motion from the Ink but it’s a little too weak at times. The HYB takes care of that problem. It’s a good 4-5 boards stronger, but still gives me that controlled, versatile Hustle shape. The Hustle HYB is the perfect step up from the INK!

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Roto Grip Hustle INK Solid

9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/19/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾ , 70

The Roto Grip Hustle Ink the best Hustle ever released by far. It features a solid cover, unlike the previous Hustles released, and as a result the Hustle Ink is the strongest Hustle ever. The Hustle Ink is pretty clean through the front part of the lane and has a smooth strong backend. It reminds me a lot of a little bit weaker IQ Tour Solid. It definitely is weaker than the IQ Tour Solid, but it the overall reaction and versatility is very similar. The Hustle Ink is a surprising great ball for the price point. It will definitely have a spot in my bag for a long time!

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Roto Grip Hustle M-M

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

There’s new Hustles! The Hustle RIP and the Hustle MM. The RIP is a Hustle INK remake. If you don’t remember the INK, it was SUPER smooth and tippy because it was a cleaner solid combined perfectly with a little higher RG and low diff. The Hustle MM is new and it reminds me of an UpRoar. It gets into a heavier roll and jerks and stops a little more than the RIP. The RIP can handle some transition and fresh but the MM will excel on the super burn cause it will tip a lot more.

Great price point and crazy performance.

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Roto Grip Hustle PBR

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/26/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2

I needed this Hustle line update. I love my Hustle Ink but I needed something a little stronger at times. The Hustle PBR and Hustle RAP are the perfect solution. I have both the PBR and the RAP 5-6 boards more than the INK, but the PBR is the earlier smoother Hustle and the RAP is the cleaner, sharper version. I’ve been crushing league with the PBR and moving to the RAP for the breakdown. Perfect 1-2 combo at a great price!

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Roto Grip Hustle Pink/Onyx/White Pearl

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/18/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 5 , 70 w/p3 hole

The Hustle POW and Hustle RIG are the new pearl versions of the Hustle series. When compared the Hustle SAY/PRO, the POW/RIG are much cleaner and backend quite a bit more. They are super clean in the fronts and really go sideways off the dry! If you loved your Hustle SAY/PRO but wanted something just a little cleaner with more recovery, look no further than the Hustle POW/RIG!

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Roto Grip Hustle Purple/Raspberry/Orange Hybrid

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/11/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 55, 4 ¾, 40

The Hustle PRO is a reinvention of the HP1 line! The cover is beefed up versus the Locos. And the core is much more high performance than expected. For the price point this ball rolls great! It’s plenty early and catches a mid lane roll you wouldn’t believe. Sometimes other HP1 balls from Roto Grip just kept going for me. It seemed like they never hooked before they got to the end of the pattern. This isn’t the case with the Hustle. It picks up and it hooks. For the price, you’re not going to beat the Hustle PRO.

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Roto Grip Hustle RAP

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/26/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip Hustle Red/Indigo/Gold Pearl

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/18/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 6 , 35

The Hustle POW and Hustle RIG are the new pearl versions of the Hustle series. When compared the Hustle SAY/PRO, the POW/RIG are much cleaner and backend quite a bit more. They are super clean in the fronts and really go sideways off the dry! If you loved your Hustle SAY/PRO but wanted something just a little cleaner with more recovery, look no further than the Hustle POW/RIG!

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Roto Grip Hustle RIP

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

There’s new Hustles! The Hustle RIP and the Hustle MM. The RIP is a Hustle INK remake. If you don’t remember the INK, it was SUPER smooth and tippy because it was a cleaner solid combined perfectly with a little higher RG and low diff. The Hustle MM is new and it reminds me of an UpRoar. It gets into a heavier roll and jerks and stops a little more than the RIP. The RIP can handle some transition and fresh but the MM will excel on the super burn cause it will tip a lot more.

Great price point and crazy performance.

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Roto Grip Hustle Silver/Aqua/Yellow Hybrid

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/11/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 35, 4 ¾, 70 with p2 hole

The Hustle SAY is a reinvention of the HP1 line! The cover is beefed up versus the Locos. And the core is much more high performance than expected. For the price point this ball rolls great! It’s plenty early and catches a mid lane roll you wouldn’t believe. Sometimes other HP1 balls from Roto Grip just kept going for me. It seemed like they never hooked before they got to the end of the pattern. This isn’t the case with the Hustle. It picks up and it hooks. For the price, you’re not going to beat the Hustle SAY.

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Roto Grip Hustle USA

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Hustle USA is easily the strongest Hustle ever made. First, it looks amazing on the wall, MERICA! Next it rolls great. I have it a little heavier rolling and stronger than my other Hustles. The Camo and Wine could be a little two weak at times and I have the USA a little earlier rolling with more overall hook. It’s another great addition to the Hustle line.

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Roto Grip Hustle Wine Pearl

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I almost cried when the discontinued the Hustle Ink, it was a great benchmark light volume ball. Then along comes the Hustle Camo/Wine to save the day!

My Camo is pin down and it’s clean and smooth and tippy just like all my other Hustle Inks. It’s a touch stronger than the INK was to handle today’s oil volume. It fills the hole left by the Hustle INK.

The Wine is pin up and it’s a great option for the transition. I have it very similar to the Hustle RAP. In my testing the Wine is a little stronger overall than the RAP.

If you love Hustles, you have to get the Camo and Wine.

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Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Hustle Xray is a new solid Hustle from Roto Grip. Awesome colors really make the X Ray pop! I definitely have the X Ray a little more forward than the Hustle RIP. The Xray feels a little stronger in the front than the Rip especially with the surface that it comes at. I love my RIP but it’s definitely a little too clean at times! The Xray feels 3-4 boards stronger making it more usable. It’s a great ball for beginners or for those high level bowlers looking for a ball to play more direct with!

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Roto Grip Hyped Hybrid

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)

The Hyped Hybrid and Pearl are new pieces in the HP2 line. Both are clean but the Hybrid picks up MUCH earlier and is much slower on the back. But it’s good slower. I’m glad they didn’t do a solid because a lot if times a solid HP2 ball gets into a roll too quick but is too weak to hook. The Hyped Hybrid has the perfect blend of strength and backend.

The Hyped Pearl is the perfect compliment. It’s got the same core but it feels like a much different ball. I have it 4-5 feet clean and much more on the back which is to be expected from a pearl.

You can honestly drill both and use the Hybrid on the fresh and the Pearl to finish off the night.

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Roto Grip Hyped Pearl

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)

The Hyped Hybrid and Pearl are new pieces in the HP2 line. Both are clean but the Hybrid picks up MUCH earlier and is much slower on the back. But it’s good slower. I’m glad they didn’t do a solid because a lot if times a solid HP2 ball gets into a roll too quick but is too weak to hook. The Hyped Hybrid has the perfect blend of strength and backend.

The Hyped Pearl is the perfect compliment. It’s got the same core but it feels like a much different ball. I have it 4-5 feet clean and much more on the back which is to be expected from a pearl.

You can honestly drill both and use the Hybrid on the fresh and the Pearl to finish off the night.

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Roto Grip Hyped Solid

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I liked the Hyped Hybrid and Pearl, especially for the price point. But they tended to get a bit squirty on fresh, until the lanes dried out. The Hyped Solid is a great new version that reminds me of a flippier IQ Tour Solid. It’s definitely earlier than the Pearl/Hybrid, but it still hooks a good amount downlane. For the price, you can’t get a better value than the Baby IQ Tour, I mean Hyped Solid 😉

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Roto Grip Hyper Cell

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/16/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip Hyper Cell Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 60, 5, 40

It’s back! The Cell Nucleus core returns in the Hyper Cell which features the MicroBite solid cover. If you loved the Cell, then the Hyper Cell is a must have. You get the same familiar motion. Higher RG means the Hyper Cell is clean through the heads and the higher diff means you get a strong continuous backend reaction. I’m not sure this ball ever quits hooking!

The layout listed above puts the pin above my ring finger with the MB pretty stacked. This helped the ball through the heads even more and created a strong backend. Being a rev dominate player, I did end up needing to polish the Hyper Cell as the sanded cover out of the box was a little too strong. BUT don’t be afraid to change the surface on the Hyper Cell because once I polished it, I loved it even more! It stayed smooth and strong, just longer through the heads.

The Hyper Cell is everything Cell lovers were hoping for and should quickly be one of the best asymmetrical balls on the market.

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Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/28/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

Finally a hybrid Hyper Cell! The original Hyper Cell was a touch too early for me. The Hyper Cell Skid was a little too long for me. The Fused is the PERFECT blend. It’s clean through the fronts, but smooth enough on the backend. Don’t worry though it still makes plenty of corner. The Fused clears the heads, revs up a TON in the midlane and never quits on the back.

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Roto Grip Hyper Cell Skid

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 12/26/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip Hyper Cell Skid Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾, 70 with p1 hole

The Hyper Cell Skid is exactly what you want it to be. It’s a pearl Hyper Cell. Same great “Cell” roll, except cleaner through the heads and much more backend. If you liked the Hyper Cell, you’re going to love the Hyper Cell Skid as the perfect complement on drier lanes.

I drilled my pin down to control the motion down lane and I love it. It doesn’t try to read too early even with the stronger layout, which allows me to use it on multiple lane conditions, not just super heavy oil. Much like every Cell series ball I’ve thrown, the Hyper Cell Skid gets into that predictable heavy continuous roll that core is famous for.

If you love Cells, the Hyper Cell Skid is a must have!

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Roto Grip Hysteria

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

RotoGrip Hysteria Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾, 65 w/p3 hole

WOW! This ball is something RotoGrip has been missing for a long time. A High RG Solid with a Performance cover. The combination creates a dynamic and unique reaction. It’s clean through the front, but has an angular and smooth move to the pocket. The result is the Hysteria is a very continuous ball that keeps the pins low and slings them around. I’ve never had more messengers.

This would be a great ball for a lot of conditions, especially when you want to tighten up your line and play straighter to the pocket. It will also be a very versatile ball for tougher conditions because it will clear the fronts easily and create a strong controllable reaction down lane.

The Hysteria is a must have for RotoGrip fans!

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Roto Grip Hy-Wire

12 of 15 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/8/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip HyWire Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 55, 6, 40

The HyWire is the perfect complement to the Haywire. The new HyWire is a polished hybrid, that clears the fronts easily and creates a TON of backend. But the good kind of backend that’s strong but smooth and consistent every time. I drilled my HyWire to rev up in the midlane then tip downlane and that’s just what it does. I have no problem getting the ball through the heads, but the famous MiddleRoll 70 Core (Disturbed,Haywire,Asylum) has no problem picking up in the oil. At the breakpoint the cover definitely wants to go sideways, but it does it very smooth and controlled so you know you’re not going to over skate the breakpoint or snap too hard off the dry. For those who love the Haywire, the HyWire will be the perfect piece to switch to once the Haywire stops finishing on the back. It’s one of my favorite balls already!

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Roto Grip Idol

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/28/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The Idol is a great new piece from Roto Grip. I was missing my Haywire, and along comes the Idol. The cover is super strong and the Idol picks up early. And that translates into a very smooth slow motion on the back. Perfect for sport shots or hooking backends. The Idol is the perfect replacement for the Haywire.

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Roto Grip Idol Cosmos

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Idol Cosmos is an updated version of the Idol Pearl. It’s got more additive in the cover and rolls earlier while maintaining the shape on the backend. The Idol Pearl got a little “squirty” in oil and the Idol Cosmos solves this issue with the stronger cover. It never wants to miss the midlane so I feel I can use it earlier in a block. This one is simple, if you like the Idols, this is another great one!

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Roto Grip Idol Helios

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)

The Idol Helios is a cleaner version of the OG Idol. The Helios is plenty strong but as a try to go across the lane it’s surprising clean and generates a strong continuous backend. I’ve never had any Idol that creates this much angle to the pocket and carries this well. With the OG Idol, I felt it needed a lot of oil or I needed to throw it hard for it to be effective. The Helios is much more useable overall since it’s not fighting the front as much. The Idol Helios is stronger than the Idol Pro and weaker than the OG Idol (in the front) and is the perfect update to the Idol line.

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Roto Grip Idol Pearl

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/28/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 6, 45

The Idol Pearl is the ball I’ve been waiting on since I first threw my Idol. I LOVE the Idol, but it’s too early, strong at times. The Idol Pearl is the perfect solution to that. Same Idol motion, but just a little cleaner with more backend. It’s as simple as that. It’s a great strong symmetrical pearl.

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Roto Grip Idol Pro

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Dual Angle: 5 ¼, 4, 4 5/8

The Idol Pro fits right between the Idol and Idol Pearl. It’s earlier than the Idol Pearl but more backend than the Idol. It’s a nice clean solid with some backend. Great benchmark ball. I could see using this right out of the gate and even later in a block. It has a perfect combination of smooth vs strength. The Idol Pro is a great addition the Idol family!

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Roto Grip Idol Synergy

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 4 ½ x 70

The Idol Synergy is the perfect fit between the OG Idol and Idol Pearl and the result is the overall strongest Idol I’ve thrown. The Synergy is cleaner than the Idol, but it’s the midlane more than the Pearl, which causes it to start hooking earlier and harder than either. It’s a different shape than the other two Idols, so don’t be afraid to add the Synergy to your bag!

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Roto Grip Magic Gem

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Magic Gem is the strongest Gem in the back part of the lane ever! Think early jerk. The Gem is early and slow. The Exotic is cleaner and snappy. The Magic Gem hybrid version is earlier than the Exotic by a good deal and WAY more on the backend than the OG Gem. Honestly it was hard for me to keep it online unless I threw the ball pretty hard. If you want to HOOK the ball I honestly can’t think of a ball that hooks more overall for me. If you don’t have oil or ball speed, BEWARE! This is a ton of HOOOOOK.

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Roto Grip Menace

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/24/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾, 70

The Menace the smooth and continuous asymmetrical I’ve been waiting for from Roto Grip! The Hyper Cells are a little too asymmetrical for me and I like the Sinister a lot, but it needs to be a little jerky off the spot. The Menace solves both my problems. What I really liked about the Sinister is the fast rev’ing motion in the mid-lane, but the solid cover of the Menace eliminates some of the over/under I saw with the Sinister’s aggressive hybrid cover. The Menace is also very clean in the fronts, boasting a 74 cover strength which makes it the cleanest asymmetrical Roto Grip makes. The result of all this is a very clean, smoother and VERY continuous asymmetrical that you can use on a lot of different conditions. This ball is not just for the fresh. I could see bowlers being able to use this all three games in league and for most of a longer tournament block.

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Roto Grip MVP

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Dual Angle: 4 7/8, 4, 4 ¼

The MVP is the perfect update for the Wrecker series! I loved my OG Wrecker, but with today’s modern lane conditions it didn’t have enough cover to perform. Here comes the MVP to the rescue! It features a modified version of the Wrecker core in the Neutron NXT Core. The cover is a ton stronger and I have no trouble using it on today’s heavier oils. It’s a great versatile piece that I can use late in the day or on lighter oil! The MVP is a must have for tournament bowlers!

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Roto Grip MVP Attitude

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/26/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

RotoGrip MVP Attitude by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2

Loved the MVP Pearl, but it wasn’t enough at times, and it was a little sharp on the backend. The Attitude is the ANSWER! The MVP Attitude is a good 3-4 feet earlier and much smoother at the breakpoint, but still plenty of backend. I can see the MVP ‘Tude as the first ball out of the bag, and then the MVP Pearl as the go to in transition. An amazing 1 – 2 combo!

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Roto Grip MVP Pearl

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

My MVP was sometimes a little much. Always wanted to make a hockey stick shape on me. Sometimes that worked great, sometimes it forced me a little too deep. The MVP Pearl is much weaker and allows me to play a little closer to the friction and get that good angle for longer. I actually see more continuation and angle through the pocket because the MVP Pearl retains energy so much more.
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Roto Grip No Rules

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/25/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 4 ¾, 70

The No Rules is an exciting new asymmetrical from Roto Grip. It’s a brand new core and a brand new cover. The core is a modified new version of the “CELL” series cores with some new technology applied. The result is a clean solid that can handle a volume of oil but also continues better than any asym for a long time. Compared to the Cell series balls, the No Rules is a touch earlier and while it has a similar backend, it is much more aggressive as it keeps going more. It’s a great new Asym from those looking for the next big thing from Roto Grip!

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Roto Grip No Rules Exist

8 of 10 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/19/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾ , 70

The No Rules Exist is the perfect complement to the Dare Devil Trick and the No Rules Pearl. The No Rules Exist has the same cover as the Dare Devil Trick, so it’s weaker than the original No Rules. The No Rules Exist has the same cover as the No Rules Pearl, but it stronger because the Exist is a solid cover and the Pearl is obviously a Pearl. For me, the No Rules Exist is a touch cleaner in the fronts and is more on the back than the Dare Devil Trick, and the Exist is earlier than the Pearl and doesn’t back quite as much.

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Roto Grip No Rules Pearl

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/20/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 5 7/8, 40

The No Rules Pearl is exactly what you would expect a pearl version of the No Rules to be. It gets down the lane a lot easier than the No Rules and backend a good deal more. As with the No Rules, you see a lot of backend continuation for an Asymmetrical. The No Rules Pearl creates a lot of midlane roll because of the core, and then you see a strong continuous motion on the back. It’s the perfect ball for those looking for a slightly cleaner version of the No Rules.

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Roto Grip Nuclear Cell

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/19/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8

The Nuclear Cell is the next great installment in the famous Cell series. The Nuke Cell is quite a bit stronger than the Hyper Cell. It’s earlier and snappy and is strong enough to use on the fresh but versatile enough to use through the transition. If you’re a “Cell” fan, you’ll love the Nuclear Cell.

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Roto Grip Optimum Idol

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I loved the Idol. LOVED IT. I think the Optimum might be better. My OG Idol was amazing, but sometimes it just didn’t keep going enough. In comes the Optimum. The AI core tech they added did the trick. AI retains more energy and overall hook. Where the OG Idol might get too forward and struggle to get around the corner the Optimum stays on it’s axis longer and continues more through the 8-9! As a result I can use the Optimum much longer than I ever could with the OG! The Optimum Idol is already GOATED and is a must have!

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Roto Grip Optimum Idol Pearl

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/31/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Optimum Idol Pearl is a major upgrade to the Pearl versions of previous Idols. I love my Optimum Idol solid and was eagerly awaiting this ball. It does NOT disappoint. It features the strongest cover ever featured on a pearl Idol, Micro Trax Pearl. The result is a strong and controllable skid snap option for transition or lighter oil. I feel like I can do just about anything with this ball because even though it does snap on the back, it is also VERY controlled for a sym pearl. It will go with me EVERYWHERE!

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Roto Grip Outcry

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

RotoGrip OutCry Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 55, 5 ½, 40

The Outcry is the perfect hybrid cover complement to the solid Rumble and pearl UpRoar. Actually, it’s probably more of a perfect blend of the two. If the Rumble doesn’t create enough backend, or the Uproar is a little too long, the Outcry will take care of both of those issues!

The sanded cover picks up very quickly, but don’t think it loses energy at that point. The Outcry picks up very sharply off the breakpoint and creates a very angular backend. Overall it’s much stronger than the Rumble and Uproar. I struggled to use both of those balls on fresh lane conditions, but the Outcry is ready to go for the first game!

The Outcry is a versatile ball at a great price point and a must have for the serious tournament bowler!

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Roto Grip Rockstar

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 2/19/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Rockstar is a new symmetrical solid HP3 Roto Grip ball. WOW! This ball is a lot easier through the heads than I thought it would be, but it still picks up pretty early! Compared to the Optimum Idol, the Rockstar doesn’t try to change directions as much off the friction and is a little slower, but still continuous. Overall I have the Rockstar pretty similar to the Optimum Idol, just a little cleaner/slower.

I will throw the Rockstar a lot. It’s very usable and is a little cleaner than some of the recent releases.

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Roto Grip RST Hyperdrive

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/16/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The RST Hypedrive is a new AI RST and this time it’s a solid! Featuring the same cover as the Gem, the Hyperdrive is very similar overall, but there are quite a few differences. The Hyperdrive is slightly higher RG, meaning it gets down the lane quite a bit more than the GEM and the diff is higher too, meaning it backends more. Basically Roto Grip made a cleaner snappier version of the GEM, what more could you ask for!

There were a lot of times my Gem just bogged down after a game or two, but the Hyperdrive won’t have that same issue. Often on flatter patterns I need a strong solid to control the fronts and midlane but you usually give up backend when you do that. The Hyperdrive gives you the control with the cover, but with the AI high RG/Diff core, you get the backend too! Perfect combination in a solid asym!

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Roto Grip RST X-1

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 4 ½ x 70

RST X-1. Weird name. AMAZING reaction. This thing TORQUES down lane. If the Code Black and HyRoad had a baby that hooked 5 feet earlier, it would be the X-1! It’s clean enough I think I will throw it on a TON of patterns. If it tries to read too early, I won’t be afraid to cheat inside because this ball will get back! I think it will work with a lot of layouts and styles. The X-1 is a unique piece you’re going to want to add to the bag!

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Roto Grip RST X-2

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

My X1 created a motion I’ve never seen before. I couldn’t throw it a ton though because it was SUPER strong.

My X2 is clean and creates that same reaction on much less volume. That means I can use it a TON more than I was able to use the X1. My X2 is pin down and it creates a LOT of backend motion. I can throw it to the friction for days and it comes off the spot easily and strong. It’s that same X1 motion just 5 feet further down the lane, which makes it much more usable.

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Roto Grip RST X-3

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

My X2 created a motion I’ve never seen before. I couldn’t throw it a ton though because it was SUPER clean.

My X3 is stronger/earlier and creates that same reaction on more volume. That means I can use it a TON more than I was able to use the X2. My X3 is pin down and it creates a LOT of midlane. I can throw it to the friction for days and it comes off the spot easily and strong. It’s that same X3 motion just 5 feet earlier on the lane, which makes it much more usable

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Roto Grip Rubicon

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/26/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2

The Rubicon is a new “Asym Lite” from Roto Grip. This ball was designed with the new USBC rules in mind, by making the core slightly asymmetric. I love the result. The Rubicon picks up like an asym and backends like a symmetrical. The first couple of shots I threw, I didn’t understand the motion because my eyes weren’t used to seeing a ball pickup and then still tip. I’m going to LOVE the Rubicon.

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Roto Grip Rubicon UC2

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/29/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40

The UC2 is the pearl version of the OG Rubicon and the pearl mild asym replacement for the Idol Pearl. It’s amazing. It’s exactly what I wanted this ball to be. It’s clean, hits the midlane plenty but not so much that it stops like the BIG asyms. I have a pin down one that I throw a ton and I can throw it on the fresh and get in quite a bit before switching. It acts an awful lot like my pin down Idol Pearl with a weight hole that I threw on everything and loved. The UC2 is a must have from Roto Grip.

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Roto Grip Rubicon UC3

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

Holy Crud, what the heck is the UC3. At first it hook so much more downlane than my Pitch Black I thought it was reactive, but after a few shots I realized it’s got urethane in it for sure. It will definitely pull a little oil downlane. But that said, it’s something else entirely. It acts like urethane it the front part of the lane but has a very strong midlane and good backend motion. I can play this like a urethane and not worry if I miss like a “reactive” ball because it will still hit the pocket. The UC3 is incredible and not like anything else Roto Grip has EVER Made!

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Roto Grip Show Off

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/19/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾ , 70

The Roto Grip Show Off is a truly unique bowling ball. The Show Off has same cover as the original No Rules and the new Hotshot core, which is a high RG flippy core. Most Roto Grip bowling balls feature strong covers and strong cores (low RG) or weaker covers and longer/flippy cores (high RG). The Show off is special because of the core/cover combo. For me the Show Off is very strong, but is still clean enough to produce a smooth strong continuous backend. It’s hard to describe honestly. It’s for oil, but it backends a bunch and you can use it later in the day too. The Show Off is a very unique ball that has a place in everyone’s arsenal.

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Roto Grip Sinister

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

RotoGrip Sinister Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾, 65 w/1 hole

The Sinister is a hook machine! If you’re looking for an aggressive asymmetrical with a lot of backend, then the Sinister is your ball!

I put the pin down on this ball with a weight hole. It gets through the fronts well enough because of the mid RG core (2.52) but still revs up strong and makes a hard turn left. Some Asymmetricals tend to roll too early and lose energy, but not the Sinister. It retains energy and makes a very strong motion and still continues strong through the pins.

Definitely one of my new favorite heavy oil balls!

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Roto Grip TNT

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/11/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The TNT is a new solid sym from Roto Grip. It features the Etrax Plus Solid, which is a Solid version of the X2 cover. The Core is new too and features a slightly lower RG and same Diff as the Idol. The result is a ball that is strong but still revs up and tips a lot more than you think. I took mine up to 4k on the spinner and let it lane shine a little. It’s still very strong but it gets though the fronts and tips plenty. I have a pin up one that I throw a lot on the fresh and it rolls great and I have a pin down I like almost as much (I had a 21 bagger to start the night with the pin down one). I have the TNT as the strongest overall symmetrical that we make.

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Roto Grip TNT Infused

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The TNT Infused HOOOOKS. I liked the TNT quite a bit when it came out but it does get slow at times. The Infused comes off the spot HARD. It is a lot of ball. Where the TNT gets off the spot slow and continuous and lets you stay closer to the friction, the Infused just goes. I HAVE to open the lane up to keep this ball online, but the solid part of the cover insures that it reads the front part of the lane, so oil is not a problem. Being a high performance hybrid allows this ball to be used on all sorts of oil volumes and patterns because it tries to get through the fronts more than a solid but it also jerks, but not as much as a pearl! Love some high performance hybrids!

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Roto Grip Tour Dynam-X

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Tour DynamX is like an IQ Tour with a weight hole. It’s low RG, Low Diff, Lower Int Mid Diff! And a cleaner cover! I’ve been waiting for this ball a long time! It keeps its axis better than any asym we’ve made in a long time.

Things I love about the DynamX
1. I can literally throw it as slow as I want and it won’t burn up or hook too early in the front
2. If I bump the dry it rarely goes sideways. It hooks off the dry but it’s more of a gradual continuous arc.
3. It lets me play parts of the lane I can’t play with any other ball because it’s clean, hits the midlane and doesn’t overhook down lane!

Already one of my favorites and I can’t wait for the pearl!

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Roto Grip UFO

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 5/22/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 ½, 4, 2 ¾

The UFO is a great benchmark Asym from RotoGrip. I’m a little on the slower side of ball speed and I tend to roll it a little heavy. As a result, I can’t throw SUPER strong balls usually. But the UFO is just clean enough that I’m able to use it more effectively. It hooks a ton overall, it’s definitely that strong solid asym shape but just clean enough for rev dominant players.

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Roto Grip UFO Alert

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)
The UFO Alert is the ULTIMATE blend ball. It’s super crazy smooth. I sorta liked the UFO when I could throw it, but it was mostly too strong. The UFO Alert is much much cleaner but never really jerks off the spot. That’s the great thing about Hybrids, they’re cleaner in the front than solids, but they don’t jerk down lane like a pearl. Mine is pin down and I feel like I can throw it all block as long as there’s enough friction. The first thing I noticed was the smooth but defined backend every single shot. It’s not ever going to boomerang back like a stronger pearl will, but it will reduce the over under you’re going to see on a pattern.

The UFO Alert is a great high performance hybrid Asym!

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Roto Grip Ultimate Wrecker

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 2/1/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Wrecker series is back with the Ultimate Wrecker! Hybrid cover, AI core reboot, what more could you ask for! The signature of the Wrecker series was that it’s pretty clean and pretty slow downlane for a high RG ball. I loved that motion because the heads are choppy after some bowling and the backends get tight, and the Ultimate Wrecker solves that problem. I drilled a pin up and pin down version and they both took me back to that signature motion that I loved and struck so much with over the years! I will say you need some friction somewhere to throw these balls, either in the heads or on the backend, but if you have it you’ll be glad you have the Ultimate Wrecker!

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Roto Grip Unhinged

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 12/26/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip Unhinged Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 7/8, 65 with p3 hole

The Roto Grip Unhinged is the ball I’ve been waiting for since the Nomad Dagger. It’s super clean through the front but makes a smoother motion down lane compared to other high RG balls. The Unhinged is the pearl version of the Hysteria, which for me was a little too strong of a cover. It tended to read too early and not recover enough on the back when I sent it away from the pocket.

The Unhinged solves those problems. It definitely has a strong cover, but does not labor through the fronts. I put a pin down layout on the ball and it makes the Unhinged one of my favorite balls. Clean and controlled backend equals a lot of strikes.

If the Hysteria was a little too much for you or you want a drier lane option, then go out and get the Unhinged!

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Roto Grip Uproar

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/16/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip UpRoar Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 60, 5 ½, 40

Wow! The high RG/low Diff combo had me worried. I hadn’t really seen anything like it in a pearl coverstock. And what I found when I drilled the ball was definitely unique. The UpRoar is super clean through the heads, but on the back it just rolls. If I have friction, that ball strikes all day. And it doesn’t jerk off the dry like some of the other mid performance balls that are designed to go long and sideways.

The UpRoar was designed to blend over under especially when the heads blow up. It definitely succeeds. It feels like I’m throwing a big core high performance ball with the way the UpRoar rolls but somehow it still gets through the heads really well.

If you’re looking for a heavy rolling ball that gets down the lane every time the UpRoar is your ball.

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Roto Grip Wild Streak

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

The Wild Streak is a unique ball and a unique shape. It’s got a super high RG and high diff. It’s clean in the fronts. SUPER CLEAN. But it does still pick up in the mids because of the stronger cover. If I keep it more in front of me, I have a great look. The minute I start throwing it away from me, I need friction to get it to shape through the pocket. I ALWAYS hit the pocket though. It’s very controllable. Great new piece from Roto Grip!

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Roto Grip Winner

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/15/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Roto Grip Winner Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 6, 40

The Winner is a great pearl high RG ball from Roto Grip. I LOVED my Wreck-Em and was looking for a replacement and the Winner is the perfect replacement. It’s SUPER clean in the front and goes SIDEWAYS on the back. It’s the perfect ball for drier conditions. I could see using it on hooking house patterns right out the gate or switching to it later in a tournament to open up the lane. And it’s got unbelievable performance for the price!

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Roto Grip Winner Solid

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/28/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 6, 45

The Winner Solid is a great step up from the Winner. I loved my Winner, but it was SO long and sideways at times. I sometimes found myself needing an earlier, smoother version of the Winner. The Winner Solid solves that problem. It picks up a bunch earlier and is SOOOOO smooth at the breakpoint. I can see myself starting with the Winner Solid on the fresh and going to the Winner when they breakdown.

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Roto Grip Wreck-Em

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/20/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 5 7/8, 40

I loved the Wreck-it and now the Wreck-Em. Compared to the Wreck-it, the Wreck-em goes longer and snaps a bunch more. The Wreck-it tends to roll pretty early and be SUPER smooth on the back. When the lanes get really burned up, it tends to labor around the corner. The Wreck-Em is the perfect progression from the Wreck-it because it creates a TON more backend motion. I can see starting with a Wreck-it and then going to Wreck-Em for the rest of the block when I need something to get the corners out late.

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Roto Grip Wreck-It

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/25/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 5 ½, 40 w/p1 hole

The Wreck-it is the long awaited sequel to the Wrecker. It’s wrapped in a new smoother hybrid cover with the same Wrecker core. The result is an earlier, smoother ball that’s overall more aggressive. I love the Wrecker, but it’s too clean and too snappy to use all the time. The Wreck-it solves that problem. The new cover allows the ball to read the lane early enough to use on the fresh, but still creates plenty of backend. The Wreck-it and Wrecker are the perfect pair!

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Roto Grip X-Cell

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/29/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The X-Cell is simple. Take an OG Cell, add AI. Boom, clean continuous monster hook! The Cells always continued more than other asyms and the X-Cell takes that to the next level! They hook early and NEVER seem to quick. The X-Cell is going to take the place of all the bigger solid asyms because it is so much more dynamic on the back. I can see using this much longer in a block because it does maintain it’s axis longer. The X-Cell is a great choice for a solid aysm!

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Storm Absolute

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/11/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Absolute is a new cleaner hybrid asym. It features a new core and R2S Hybrid Deep. The cover is VERY clean and responsive. Thankfully the new Sentinel cover is very strong and immediately creates a strong midlane so it doesn’t over shoot the spot. In fact the Absolute rolls so strong in the mids that it still feels like a bigger ball to me that has a little more backend off the spot. And since the Absolute is a hybrid it does that hybrid thing. It’s clean, but not too clean. It’s jerky but not too jerky. It’s right in the middle of reaction and if that’s what you’re looking for this ball is a no brainer. It feels a lot like a smoother Code Black, very similar to a Code Red.

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Storm Absolute Power

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I’ll be honest I wasn’t a fan of the OG Absolute. It wasn’t as dynamic as I was hoping and didn’t hook enough. The Absolute Power doesn’t have that problem. The Power feels like a much stronger cover and hooks plenty but also has a good amount of backend. The R2S Deep Solid pushes through the fronts and backends quite a bit for an asym solid. I love this combination in an asym because it allows me to use it more. The big chuggy asyms have their purpose but I can get trapped in them pretty easy if they have too big of a cover. The Power feels much more usable because of the versatility of the cover. The Absolute Power is perfect if you’re looking for an all-around solid asym.

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Storm All-Road

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

I love HyRoads. Sometimes I can’t throw my HyRoads because there is too much oil. The All Road is the answer. It hooks early and still shapes like a HyRoad. The HyRoad Nano wasn’t great for me because it was early and a little too slow. But the All Road is a Nano Hybrid so it hooks early and still tips. Best of both worlds.
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Storm Alpha Crux

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 2/25/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 5 ½ , 40

The Alpha Crux is easily the best Crux yet! I have to keep reminding myself it’s a solid because it hooks so much! The Alpha rolls early for sure, but is clean enough through the midlane that it creates a lot of continuous backend. This ball is versatile enough to use on sport shots and house shots. It’s the perfect blend of control in the front, but smooth strong backend. I could amp up the speed and throw more direct and the Alpha would still face up and sling pins around. But I could also slow down and jump in and cover boards and know it would still continue through the pins down lane. The Alpha Crux is the versatile Asymmetrical I’ve been waiting for!

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Storm AstroPhysix

14 of 16 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 5/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 7/8, 3 ¾, 4 ¼
Dual Angle: 45, 4 7/8, 70

The Astro Physix is a very clean and angular version of the Physix. The Astro Physix is wrapped in the R2S pearl cover (HyRoad Pearl), which gets it down the lane a ton and helps create a lot of backend. If the Physix is too strong, the Astro is the perfect step down with that same familiar Physix motion. I can see using this in the transition or playing straighter on the fresh.

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Storm Axiom

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/19/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8

The Storm Axiom is a brand new solid symmetrical from Storm. The Axiom HOOKS and CONTINUES like no other ball I’ve ever seen. It revs up like an asymmetrical but it continues like a HyRoad. It gets back from everywhere. I LOVE the Phaze 2 and the Axiom might be better!

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Storm Axiom Pearl

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40

I wanted an Axiom Pearl from the minute I threw my Axiom. I love the OG Axiom but it is early and strong. I put the same pin up layout on the Axiom Pearl and it is the PERFECT compliment. It is cleaner than the OG by a good deal but it definitely hits the midlane hard and has the Axiom shape I loved with the OG. Sometimes super strong Pearls aren’t the best because they’re just too slow, so they’re clean,
But hard to get through the deck in the transition. The Axiom Pearl continues a bit more letting me use it much longer than I expected. If you love the OG Axiom, but need something cleaner, get an Axiom Pearl.

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Storm Byte

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Byte Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50,5”,40

If you loved the Sync, you will really love the Byte. The Byte features the first factory polished reactive cover from Storm for quite some time. The polished ERG cover compliments the modified G2+ Core, resulting in a clean reaction in the front part of the lane. Then on the back you get a very heavy roll that you’d expect from an offshoot of the Sync. I found the most success with this ball both on fresh and in transition because the core isn’t too snappy and the cover is clean enough to retain energy in burned up heads. The Byte is the newest generation of high performance asymmetricals that feature the best of both worlds in reaction. Controllable length with predictable yet angular backend. This is a must have for those looking for an asymmetrical to conquer the transition.

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Storm Code Black

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/18/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 5 7/8, 40

The Code Black is here! This ball was release overseas several years ago, and since then I’ve wanted one really bad. Let me tell you this ball doesn’t disappoint! It gets down the lane very clean (same cover as the IQ Tour 30 and HyRoad Pearl) but it is still has a strong midlane roll due to the Asym core. For Asymmetrical core lovers this ball is going to be your favorite. Easy through the front and TONS of backend and continuation.

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Storm Code Red

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/19/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾ , 70

The Code Red is a great ball! It’s the perfect complement to the Code Black. I love my Code Black but at times it’s a little too weak to handle medium or heavy oil conditions. This is where the Code Red comes in! It’s a stronger hybrid cover, so it rolls earlier and handles oil where the Code Black tends to struggle and overshoot the breakpoint. The Code Red is earlier and smoother than the Code Black. The Code Red and Code Black are the perfect combo. Bowlers can start with the Code Red on the fresh and switch to the Code Black for the transition or for the breakdown.

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Storm Code X

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/28/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The Code X is everything I’ve been waiting for. It’s got the IQ Tour Solid cover with the Code Series cores. I love my Code Black and Code Red but sometimes they’re a little too clean. Can’t handle the oil. Code X has no problem with that. Amazing performance. Rolls early and tips more than any solid ball I’ve ever owned. If you like the Code Balls or the IQ Tour, the Code X is a no brainer.

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Storm Crossroad

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/30/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm CrossRoad Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Rev Rate: 400 rpm
Ball Speed: 17 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Where: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: 40 ft, medium volume, 4:1 ratio (close to sport)

CrossRoad layout (Dual Angle Layout): 65, 5 1/2 , 35

I’m a huge fan of the HyRoad and the Victory Roads so I was very excited to hear about the CrossRoad. The HyRoad hybrid coverstock combined with the Victory Road core makes for an even more versatile ball than the HyRoad. The RS2 Hybrid Reactive coverstock is very clean through the heads and delivers a strong backend reaction. The inverted FE core has a slightly lower RG than the Hyroad meaning it starts to transition a little sooner and with a significantly high differential, the CrossRoad delivers the most length and backend in the Storm arsenal. I threw the CrossRoad on a longer, medium volume pattern. It was a relatively flatter pattern and I was able to create a unique reaction by jumping in covering more boards than I thought possible. On lighter and medium volumes of oil there are very few balls on the market that will be able to match the CrossRoad for length and recovery.

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Storm Crux Pearl

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 2/26/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Crux Pearl Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 5 ¾, 40

The Storm Crux Pearl is the perfect complement to the Crux. If you ever had a problem with the Crux rolling too early or not generating enough backend, then look no further. The Crux Pearl gets through the heads easily and backends a ton but still maintains controllability.

I drilled mine with a negative high pin and I love it. It gets through the fronts easy but is smooth and strong on the back. I’m going to like it a lot for when there’s a bunch of friction on the lane. I can control the break point and still have a lot of hitting power.

My first night of league with the Crux Pearl I shot 248-267-300 for 815!

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Storm Crux Prime

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/8/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Crux Prime Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 5 ¼, 70

I really liked the Crux series, especially the Alpha, so I was ready for the Prime. For me the Crux Prime is the perfect update in the Crux series. The Alpha was a little strong and slow for me, I needed something a touch cleaner and more on the backend. The Crux Prime is PERFECT for that. The SPEC cover does roll like a solid but it gives me backend and angle I never thought I could get with a solid. I have no trouble using in during a set. It’s early smooth enough that I can throw it on the fresh but it’s definitely got enough backend for me to use it later in a league session. If you’re a fan of the Crux series, this on is a no brainer.

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Storm Dark Code

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/24/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I actually yelled and did a happy dance when the Dark Code was announced. I LOVE CODE BALLS., especially the Code Black. My only gripe with the Code Black was that it was too clean sometimes. The Dark Code solves that problem with the new REX cover. The Dark Code reads the oil more than the Code Black and still backends plenty. It’s what I wanted the Code X to be but wasn’t, a touch earlier and smoother to use when there wasn’t quite as much friction.

I have a pin down and pin up version of the Dark Code and both are pretty sick. I shot 300 with my pin down Dark Code the 2nd week I had it and I love throwing my pin up Dark Code late in a block. It seems like it’s too early to work later in a block, but it never quits hooking!

TO SUM UP, if you loved the Code Black, get a Dark Code! Drill it like your favorite Code Black and you’ll love it!

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Storm DNA

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/11/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I expected a GIANT asym with the DNA. I got a medium continuous cleaner asym that creates a TON more backend that I was expecting! The DNA is much cleaner overall than the Super Nova, Gem and Reality. The Reality was the “tippy big ball” before the DNA. I think the DNA now takes that spot. I’ve never seen a solid Asym come off the spot as hard as the DNA. It really hits the dry and keeps hooking.

Usually I can’t drill the bigger asyms pin up because they stand up too much with my ball roll. That is not the case with the DNA. It creates plenty of backend even with my pin up layout. It almost feels like an asym Phaze 2 more than a giant solid asym. The DNA is a unique piece.

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Storm DNA Coil

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The DNA Coil is a new pearl version of the DNA. It honestly reminds me of the Reality Check more than anything. It’s cleaner, fast rev’ving and quick without being super quick. My game doesn’t match up to the SUPER big asym balls so the cleaner more usable asyms actually have a chance to make my regular bag. There’s a lot of times I need a bigger core to control the midlane and backend and but still need it to get through the fronts. The Coil is exactly like that, in the spirit of the Exotic and Eternity but in this case, the Coil is cleaner quicker.

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Storm Drive

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/28/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The Drive fixes the problem I had with the Timeless. The Timeless was simply too clean. I liked it if there was enough friction, but there rarely was. The Drive has the same Dual Drive core but with a MUCH stronger Nano Hybrid Cover. The Drive ALWAYS get into a roll. It catches a midlane very easy and has a smooth continuous backend. Great improvement!

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Storm Electrify Black/Silver/Yellow

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Electrify series has been a great entry level series always. The Electrify BSY is no exception to that. It’s the same core and it’s the Reactor Pearl cover which is the same as the Electrify GO. SOOOO in theory this one should roll the same, but I have the BSY a little heavier rolling than the GO. It’s not a ton, but I do see it pick up and jerk stop a little quicker. The BSY is weaker than the IQ Ruby and stronger than the Surges, so if that’s the slot you’re looking for, look no further!

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Storm Electrify G/O

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Electrify GO is a new HOT line pearl from Storm. For an “entry level” ball the Electrify GO hooks way more than I expected. The Electrifys always generate a little more midlane that I’m expecting and the “E.G.O” is no exception. The Cover pushes the ball easy through the fronts while the low RG Low Diff core keeps the ball from missing the mids too much. I love to use the E.G.O. on the fresh to stay straight or on dry lanes.

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Storm Electrify Hybrid

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/26/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8

The new Electrify Hybrid is a entry into the famous Storm Hot Line. I wasn’t a huge fan of the Match Up series as I could never seem to get them to hit the midlane enough. The Electrify solves this problem, it has a much lower RG and you can see it rev up quickly. The low diff core keeps it online and you don’t have to worry about it over hooking. I’ve been waiting for something in the Hotline closer to the Tropical Heats and this is it! I can see myself using this for the fresh if I want to play direct, and I could see using this when the last get really trashed. Great versatile new piece!

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Storm Electrify Pearl

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/26/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2

The Electrify Pearl is a great option for those who need something weak and controllable. I have it 4-5 boards less than the Electrify Hybrid, but still with a controlled backend. The Hot line has always offered superior value for the prize and the Electrify Hybrid is no exception. It’s the weaker of the two Electrify’s so it needs some friction, but it’s going to be a great option for those who need a ball to get through some toasty fronts.

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Storm Electrify Solid

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)

I’ve loved the Electrifys for the dry. Whenever there is a ton of friction, I grab my Electrify. Most times there’s too much oil for me to use them however.

The Electrify Solid solves that problem, it’s like a baby IQ Tour Solid. It picks up pretty early and is clean and smooth just like the IQ Tour Solid. I can use it on the fresh and jam it up the lane and I can actually get left into the oil in the middle of the lane more than I could with the other Electrifys. The Electrify Solid is the perfect update to the Electrify line!

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Storm Equinox

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 2/19/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Equinox is a brand new Pearl Asym from Storm. First, YAY PEARL ASYM! I love pearl asyms. 2nd, this is a very clean bowling ball. But not too clean. It still backends, but not too much. It’s the perfect middle of the road ball. Most companies won’t make balls that are dead in the center of some sort of reaction but Storm isn’t afraid to do that. And they nailed it with the Equinox. Most of the time the big stuff is too strong to throw consistently and the weak stuff can be a little allergic to oil. When I bowl tournaments, I need middle stuff to help with the over under and the hooking fronts.

The Equinox fits that need perfectly. If you’re looking for something strong, but not too strong, and snappy but not too snappy, the Equinox is the ball for you.

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Storm Fast Pitch

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40

The Fast Pitch is another great urethane option from Storm. The Fast Pitch is a touch cleaner in the front part of the lane than the Pitch Black and generates more backend. It’s earlier than the Pitch Purple and slower. It fits perfectly between. If you need a urethane between the Pitch Black and Pitch Purple, the Fast Pitch is it!

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Storm Fate

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Fate is a new Belmo ball from Storm that has a mid RG Core (2.52) and features the Rex Cover (Dark Code, Infinite, Night Road). So if you’re a Rex Pearl addict like the people at Corp evidently are 😊, then the Fate lands somewhere between the Infinite/Dark Code and the Night Road. If you don’t like Rex Pearl, probably better choices elsewhere.

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Storm Fever Pitch

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/8/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Fever Pitch Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 4 7/8, 70

Disliked the Hot Cell, Pitch Black and Pitch Blue. I could hit the hole ALLLLLL DAY and never throw more than a double. I don’t match up to urethane. Fever Pitch is different. First time I threw it I had a 9 bagger. I still control the pocket without any problem, but the Fever Pitch is strong enough and sharp enough on the back to give me the angle and carry I’m always seeing other people get.

Urethane Haters = going to love it
Urethane Lovers = going to love it

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Storm Fight

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/29/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Fight Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 5 ½, 40

When I first caught a glimpse of the Iron Cross core (RG 2.62) I was VERY excited to throw the Fight. When I finally got the opportunity I was not disappointed. The Fight creates a backend motion I’ve never seen before. The cover creates ample midlane roll, but somehow the fight takes a left turn you don’t expect to see with a cover that strong. The continuation the Fight produces is something you just don’t see. It needs some friction, longer patterns may cause the Fight to be too much on the end of the pattern, but most house patterns and most hooking sport patterns are going to match up VERY well to the Fight. The Fight really has the perfect reaction. It’s clean in the front part of the lane because of the high RG, but the cover picks up a predictable midlane roll, and the core shape/diff causes the it to tip down lane and continue over the 8 pin! You’re not going to believe your eyes when you throw the Fight, no one has created a reaction like this!

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Storm Fire Road

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 9/18/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm FireRoad Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375-400 Rpm
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Sunshine Lanes
Lane Pattern: Typical House Shot
Layout: 40, 5 ¼, 60 with a p1 hole

The FireRoad is the perfect bridge between the extremely successful Storm Master Line and the Storm Thunder Line. The FireRoad features the high RG, high diff cores from the Thunder Line and the strong R2X cover. The combination is an arching motion that continues like few balls on the market. Few symmetrical balls will be able to match the FireRoad for strength and versatility. The FireRoad can be used on conditions of all scoring paces as either a benchmark ball or a go to ball to smooth out the transition.

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Storm Freak'n Frantic

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/5/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Freak’n Frantic Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 65, 5 3/4 , 45 w/ P3 hole

I love my Storm Frantic, most of the time. Sometimes it backends too much and I want a ball that gets through the fronts better and is a little more controllable. The Freak’n Frantic is the perfect answer. It’s definitely longer with a more manageable reaction for drier conditions or bad surfaces. The proven R2 Pearl Reactive cover is the longest and cleanest cover in Storm’s performance line. The N.O.S. Core provides a reliable and controllable motion for even the nastiest conditions. Overall, I would rate the Freak’n Frantic 3-4 boards less hook than the Frantic. It’s the perfect step down for the many Storm Frantic fans.

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Storm Fringe

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 9/18/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Fringe Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375-400 Rpm
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Sunshine Lanes
Lane Pattern: Typical House Shot
Layout: 90, 4 ½, 45

The Storm Fringe is a reboot of the 2 Fast and a much longer and cleaner version of the Frantic. I used a longer layout with a high angle sum to take advantage of the characteristics of the ball. I threw the Fringe on a house pattern and compared it to the Frantic and Manic.

The Fringe got through the heads extremely easily. In fact on the fresh condition the Fringe tended to be a little too long. Once the heads broke down the Fringe started to excel and outperform the Frantic and the Manic. When the Manic and Frantic started to labor through the heads, I was able to switch to the Fringe and add length and reaction. Once there is a good amount of transition the Fringe clears the friction in the front part of the lane and generates a strong angular backend.

If you love the Frantic/Manic and need a ball with more length, the Fringe is a must have.

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Storm Gravity Evolve

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Holy hook! The Gravity Evolve answers all those who are seeking an extremely fast rev’ing strong Asym. If you need a ball to hook in oil, the Gravity Evolve can handle it. I’m a little more rev dominant so this one won’t be an every day ball for me. But if I need help getting a ball to start up it’s going to be the first thing out of my bag!

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Storm Hy-Road Max

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/29/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40

The HyRoad Max is the strongest HyRoad ever. Looks great, smells great and hooks a ton. For me the HyRoad Max is super strong and slow. I don’t have to worry about it jerking off the spot because it’s strong enough to use early on a pattern. For me the Max is a little better off the blend or something tougher. On the cliff it tends to want to under read the oil and over read the dry. But with a little blend it’s versatile enough to use early and often. Since it’s so slow you’ll eventually have to get out of it because it won’t corner enough but that’s usually not right away. The HyRoad Max is a great new version of the HyRoad.

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Storm Hy-Road Nano

12 of 13 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/30/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The HyRoad Nano is a benchmark ball for today’s patterns/oils. For the past couple years, I’ve had a hard time matching up with the original HyRoad and HyRoad Pearl because they were just too clean for today’s lane surfaces and oil patterns. The HyRoad Nano takes care of that problem! It features one of the strongest solids Storm has ever produced in the NRG Solid cover. The HyRoad Nano picks up easily in all oil patterns and makes an angular move off the dry. I could see using the HyRoad Nano right out the gate on a lot of patterns as the new benckmark ball from Storm.

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Storm Hy-Road Pearl

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/5/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm HyRoad Pearl Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 80, 5 ¼, 45

IT’S BACK!!!! Storm heard the demand from Pros, avid tournament bowlers, and competitive league bowlers. They’ve resurrected the EXTREMELY successful TRoad Pearl and renamed it the HyRoad Pearl. Why was the TRoad Pearl popular amongst the best bowlers in the world? Simple. It had the longest cover and the latest transitioning core in the Storm catalog. The 2.57 RG is the highest in Storm’s competitive line and the .046 Diff ensures a strong but predictable motion on the back. The result is the cleanest ball in the heads that you can buy on the market today in the HyRoad Pearl. This is an absolute MUST buy for those looking to build a complete arsenal.

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Storm Hy-Road Solid

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/30/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm HyRoad Solid Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 65, 5 1/2, 35

What can I say? It’s a solid cover version of the HyRoad and HyRoad Pearl. It’s exactly what you’d expect it to be. Personally I like the HyRoad Pearl a little more than the regular HyRoad. So I was very excited to see a solid version of this series so I could get a substantially earlier and smoother reaction than the HRP and the HR. The HRS lets me do just that. It’s much earlier than the other two balls in the series and much more controlled on the backend. It’s definitely a ball to use for early in a tournament to control fresh. If you like the HyRoad and HyRoad Pearl then the HyRoad Solid is a must own from Storm.

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Storm Hy-Road X

17 of 19 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 10/30/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 6, 45

The HyRoad X is the modern HyRoad everyone has been waiting for. I loved the original HyRoad but with more oil and better lane surfaces in today’s game, it gets a little over/under at times. The HyRoad X solves that problem. It’s clean in the fronts, but it hits the breakpoint SUPER smooth with ultimate continuation. You already know what I’m talking about, the HyRoad X is everything you wanted it to be.

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Storm Incite

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/29/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 4 1/8
Dual Angle Layout: 45 x 4.5 x 70

The Incite is a new mild Asym in the Master line. It’s a sanded hybrid and I really like it when I need a ball to be a little cleaner and control the pocket. It’s great on both a cliff and something flatter early because you can control the backend, but it even though it tends to be slower its still continuous. For me it’s great on a little lighter volume where you have to control the backends. I struck a lot with it when there was a giant cliff and I threw it straighter. If I bumped it right it stopped at the hole and carried. I also used it on a little lower ratio pattern, and it was clean enough and predictable enough for me to live in the pocket and figure out how to get the 10 out. The Incite is a great new piece from Storm!

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Storm Infinite Physix

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

I was a fan of the Dark Code and the Astro Physix and they had a baby and it’s the Infinite Physix. Physix core and Dark Code cover. The Dark Code was good but it was a little too clean and responsive at times. I was always thinking, I’d really love this ball if it was a little earlier and a little more forward off the pattern. And that’s exactly what Storm made with the Infinite. It’s strong enough to handle/blend oil and backend down lane. Since it’s SOOOO strong it struggles a little when they’re super dry or late in the day but that’s not a shock. I love the new addition to the Physix line.

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Storm Intense

13 of 13 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 10/24/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The Intense is the perfect step up from the Code Red/Black. I love my Code series balls, but sometimes they aren’t strong enough to handle heavier oil or fresh conditions. The Intense solves that problem. It rolls earlier and has a strong midlane roll. It has a continuous backend, but it isn’t too sharp so you can use the Intense on the fresh. I think the Intense looks a lot like the No Rules Pearl, so I compared it to that too and the Intense has a similar motion but it’s a touch stronger than the No Rules Pearl too. Compared to the Snap Lock the Intense is a touch cleaner through the front and a little slower on the backend.

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Storm Intense Fire

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/15/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Intense Fire Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The Intense Fire is a strong smooth asym from Storm. The first Intense for me was SOOO snappy that at times it was hard for me to control the backends. The Intense Fire is still very clean, but is a hybrid, so it’s smooth enough on the back to control the wet/dry. The Intense Fire is great right out the gate for most house shots and some transition on heavier/flatter shots. I took mine to 2000 sanded and it handles oil very well. It’s a great benchmark ball out of the bag for me.

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Storm Ion Max

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/28/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Ion Max is simply the biggest hooking ball on the market. The Gem USED to be. The Ion Max takes over that spot! They modded the Ion Pro core and made the Max core STRONG. And they put the NRG Solid cover on it, which makes it strong but not too early and slow. NRG is not the strongest cover, but combined with this core it out hooks any ball I’ve thrown.

I drilled a pin up and a pin down one and I like them both, the pin down one is the more usable one as it flares less. With the flip block on the bottom of the weight block I saw the Max make a more defined move downlane! Some of the single density weight blocks don’t change direction hard enough for me, and the Max solves that problem. If you want a strong solid with a little pop downlane, the Max is a no brainer!

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Storm Ion Pro

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/29/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The ION Pro is the ball I’ve been waiting for! I wanted a lower diff/Int diff ball forever! The Tour DynamX was really close but it is a little too slow due to the differential being 0.026. It was hard to get that ball into the roll phase if there was too much oil or with too much ball speed. The ION PRO solves that problem! It always gets into a roll. It’s not too strong, or weak, it’s the perfect benchmark ball. I can throw it harder and I can get real straight, or slow down and really send the ball right and it will recover. That’s how I measure my benchmark balls, how many zones can I play! Tour Dynam-X was limited, the ION PRO built on that ball and can do ANYTHING and the carry is vastly improved. Pick one up today!

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Storm IQ

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 9/18/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm IQ Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375-400 Rpm
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Sunshine Lanes
Lane Pattern: Typical House Shot
Layout: 70, 5 1/2, 40

Strong and smooth is the first thing that came to mind when I threw the IQ. The new coverstock creates a lot of friction in the oil but somehow retains energy when it hits friction. Typically stronger equipment tends to labor and lose steam once it encounters dry boards on the lanes. The low RG and high diff core compliments the cover perfectly and generates a smooth strong backend. Compared to the Marvel and Marvel Pearl, the IQ picks up in the fronts as much, if not more than the Marvel and matches the Marvel Pearl in backend reaction.

The Storm IQ is the new standard for symmetrical high performance in the bowling industry.

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Storm IQ Tour

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 9/18/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm IQ Tour Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375-400 Rpm
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Sunshine Lanes
Lane Pattern: Typical House Shot
Layout: 35, 5 3/4, 40 with a p1 hole

Go buy this ball. If you throw Storm equipment the IQ Tour is a MUST HAVE. The low RG and low diff core, combined with the proven R2S Solid Reactive cover creates a special combination. The midlane motion and controlled backend of the IQ Tour allow it to be used on both house patterns and tougher sport patterns. After drilling the IQ Tour, I won the next 3 tournaments I bowled, which were on high, medium and low scoring paces respectively. The IQ Tour created a special reaction on all that the rest of the bowlers in the field couldnt match.

Predictable/consistent roll in the midlane + strong fast reving controlled backend = dominant reaction. Like the Virtual Gravity, HyRoad, and Frantic, the IQ Tour is the new essential ball for Storm Nation.

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Storm IQ Tour 30

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/23/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 70, 5 ½ , 40

Forget about the “GOLD BALL” aka IQ Tour Pearl, the “BRONZE BALL” aka IQ Tour 30 is here! This isn’t a remake of the original IQ Tour Pearl, it’s an overhaul. The IQ Tour 30 is noticeably earlier in the front part of the lane and much sharper down lane. I had trouble with my “Gold Ball” being too clean in the oil and not tipping enough down lane. The “Bronze Ball” takes care of that problem. While this ball is smooth enough to be used on the fresh, it excels late during transition. I can use this ball to control the puddle in the middle, but count on it to backend and keep on moving. It’s an instant classic!

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Storm IQ Tour 78/U

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 x 4 x 2 Urethane layout pin over ring

I see what they did here. The Pitch Black has a stronger cover and weaker core and the IQ Tour 78/U has a weaker (harder) cover and a stronger core. The result is a VERY close imitation of Pitch Black. It’s not exactly the same as you would expect, I feel like the IQ 78 gets a touch more forward due to the core rev’ing up quicker. I drilled them both the same and the IQ 78 backs off more. SO the over result is so close. I think this is a slam dunk replacement for the Pitch Black on tour. Off tour, I’m still throwing my Pitch Black, except if I need a slightly different shape.

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Storm IQ Tour A.I.

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/16/2025

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

FINALLY, an AI version of the IQ Tour. And FINALLY another Hybrid IQ Tour. I’ve been waiting for both of these for a long time and Storm did me the favor of putting them together. The AI modification lowers the RG a little and raises the diff, making the IQ Tour AI rev up quicker and hook more. The result is much stronger version of the IQ line. The IQ Tour AI hooks downlane off the friction more than any recent release of the IQ line.

I can easily get left with my IQ Tour AI and send it and trust its going to get back. And I can trust that if I miss in the oil, the IQ AI will pick up because of the stronger core. Like any hybrid, it does a little bit of everything!

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Storm IQ Tour Emerald

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 5/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5, 4, 1 3/4
Dual Angle: 60, 5, 30

The IQ Tour Emerald is the Gold IQ reborn. It features the same R2S pearl cover as the Gold ball, but is a super awesome looking Emerald green color. If you loved the gold ball, then you’ll love the IQ Tour Emerald. If you’ve never had an IQ Tour Pearl (Gold) then it’s the perfect step down from the OG IQ Tour Solid. When the IQ Tour Solid burns up a little too much, then the Pearl is the perfect solution. And it looks amazing.

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Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/26/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8

The IQ Tour Nano Pearl feels like the OG IQ Tour when it first came out. Lately, the OG IQ Tour has been a little too weak and not nearly as effective as it used to be. The IQ Tour Nano Pearl feels like the update I’ve been waiting for. It’s a million times stronger than the OG IQ Tour and the IQ Tour Emerald. It never seems to quit hooking! The IQ Tour Nano Pearl is the update that the IQ series has needed for a long time.

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Storm IQ Tour Pearl

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/30/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm IQ Tour Ball Review by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy
Storm Lucid Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375-400 Rpm
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Sunshine Lanes
Lane Pattern: Typical House Shot
Layout: 65, 5 ½, 35

I loved the IQ Tour and was excited when I saw the spec sheet. But my jaw HIT THE FLOOR when I saw the spec sheet for IQ Tour Pearl. Gold? And Pearl with the Centripetal Control Core?! I couldn’t wait.

I drilled the IQ Tour Pearl to clear the heads and create angle on the back. I threw it on a house shot and was not disappointed. The coverstock got the ball through the heads and the fast rev’ing low RG core generated plenty of mid lane. It was surprisingly strong overall and I had to play 5 or 6 boards deeper than any other ball in my arsenal. First league set with was 804!

Gold, beautiful, unbelievably strong. The IQ Tour Pearl is a must have.

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Storm Journey

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Journey is a new Pearl Belmo ball. Fate core and new cover, pearl version of the Phaze 2 cover! I think this makes the Journey much cleaner and smoother than the Fate. The Fate used a VERY strong version of the Rex Pearl cover and the result was honestly VERY over under for me. The mid RG core with the Rex Pearl just made it the ultimate cliff allergic ball! But the new TX-16 Pearl stays online much better and doesn’t respond to friction quite a hard as the Fate. This allows me to use slightly better angles to the pocket and use the Journey longer and more often! I can actually use the Journey when they’re fresh because it stays online and doesn’t over jerk as much. Love this new Belmo ball!

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Storm Joy Ride

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/3/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 60, 4 3/4, 70

The Joy Ride builds on the success of the original Ride. It’s everything you would expect from a pearl version of the Ride. It’s super clean through the front and tries to backend a little more than the Ride, but with the same smooth motion you expect from the Ride series Cruiser core. Some Light oil balls have a tendency to skate too much in the oil and over react when they finally do read the friction. That’s not a problem with the Joy Ride. It does clear even the driest heads with ease, but has enough controlled backend for almost any broken down lane pattern. Along with the Ride, the Joy Ride is the standard for light or short oil patterns.

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Storm Lightning Blackout

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/29/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Lightning Blackout is a great HyRoad Pearl replacement. It’s WEAK! But good weak. SOOO clean, and super smooth backend. Part of the reason I think the Hyroad Pearl went away was it was too clean and too sideways off the spot. It always needed a weight hole to slow it down on the back a little. The Lightning Blackout solves that problem. It’s clean clean clean but it doesn’t go SIDEWAYS on the back, which I like a lot. I legit have it below my Hustle RIP but it fits there GREAT. I can literally throw it as slow as I want and it really doesn’t ever get too quick. It’s a staffer’s dream IMO, but the price point may throw some people off! What I can say to that is if you need it, you better have it because it’s a very unique shape!

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Storm Lights Out

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/5/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Lights Out Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 55, 5, 60 W/ P2 Hole

The Lights Out is the first ball in a series which is designed to replace the popular Tropical Heat series. This ball in particular is a reboot of the Tropical Heat Black/Silver. The Lights Out is one of the new staples for the tournament or serious league bowler who encounters friction and carry down. Just like the Tropical Heat series the Lights Out easily clears the front part of the lane and generates angle on the nastiest of conditions. I put a fairly stable layout on my Lights Out and I was happy to see the reaction was right in line with my expectations. Any fans of the Tropical Heat series should immediately put the Lights Out on their list of balls to purchase.

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Storm Lock

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/3/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 5 ½ , 40

The Storm Lock is my new favorite asymmetrical of all time. It’s a clear throwback to Storm’s classic asyms. It revs up very fast and makes a strong backend move. Reminds me a lot of the original Virtual Gravity, so I guess you could say it’s a modern version of the Virtual Gravity.

The Lock is cleaner through the front than balls with the NRG (nano) cover, but with its fast rev’ing RAD-X core, it has no problem picking up in the midlane. The Lock also has a strong backend move. This ball is so strong that it tries to rollout and “lock” up to the pocket on even the most heavy oil patterns. It was easy to keep it going through the pins though. I just had to make sure I kept it in the oil or adjust my speed.

The Lock is the strongest asym on the market, without a doubt. But despite its strength, it’s also the most versatile. It’s the best heavy oil ball you can buy.

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Storm Lucid

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/30/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Lucid Ball Review by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy
Storm Lucid Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375-400 Rpm
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Sunshine Lanes
Lane Pattern: Typical House Shot
Layout: 40, 6, 40

When I saw the design specs for the Lucid I was very excited. The MAD core on a cleaner cover than the VIVID promised a more versatile ball overall. I drill it like I do a lot of my upper end asymmetricals with a strong but smooth layout. What I got in return was a much cleaner reaction than I thought and a very smooth movement on the back.

I threw the Lucid on a medium volume house pattern. I got a great reaction off the fresh with lots of recovery and continuation through the pins. I played around and varied my speed after awhile of throwing strikes. When I was slower I could move in and still maintain carry. If I moved right and threw much harder I was able to get the length and defined mid lane I needed to play that line with that speed. Overall a great high performance ball with lots of options on when and where to use it.

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Storm Manic

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 9/18/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Manic Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375-400 Rpm
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Sunshine Lanes
Lane Pattern: Typical House Shot
Layout: 40, 5 1/4, 60 with a P1 weight hole

I was excited by the release of the Storm Manic. It’s an update to the Storm 2 Furious and looked to be a smoother version of one of my favorite Storm balls, the Frantic. I put a stable layout on the ball to take advantage of the predictable coverstock.

I was very pleased with the result. The Manic picked up a roll no problem but conserved energy through the midlane. When it hit friction the Manic changed directions in a strong but controlled motion. On a heavy to medium volume of oil I saw a little more overall hook than the Frantic with a more defined arching motion.

If you love the Frantic but need a little more teeth for less friction, the Storm Manic is the clear choice

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Storm Marvel

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2011

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes

Pattern: Modified House Pattern
Oil to 38 feet, buff to 43
Approx. Ratio 6:1

Surface: Brunswick Pro Anvilane

Bowler Stats: PAP 4 5/8 straight across
375-400 RPM
16 MPH

Layouts: Dual Angle Layout 50, 5 ½, 35 (pin above and between
fingers, MB out from thumb 1 inch, hole on the axis)

The Marvel is an early rolling, smooth, strong ball from Storm. I bowled on a very flat house pattern and the Marvel got to the breakpoint with ease and made a very predictable move. Compared to the Prodigy the Marvel rolls considerably sooner and creates more roll off the breakpoint. I was able to play 15 to 8 with a very predictable and continuous motion at the breakpoint. Where the Prodigy has a tendency to go past the breakpoint and come in behind the headpin, the Marvel will blend out. The Marvel cover is very strong and should handle a large to medium volume of oil. On some medium or broken down patterns the Marvel might roll too strong in the front part of the lane and will lose energy in the back. On longer patterns, flatter patterns, or high volume patterns, the Marvel will be a great match for a strong and predictable motion.

Casey Murphy
Storm Staffer
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Storm Marvel-S

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/5/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Marvel-S Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 80, 5 ¼, 45

The Marvel-S is the first ball in Storm’s history to feature the NRG cover (Nanos, Sync, Vivid) and a symmetrical core (Centripetal Core, Marvel Series). The result is an amazing combo. The Nanos and the Sync are great balls from Storm in the asymmetrical category. As with all asymmetrical balls these tend to roll early and be less effective after the lanes have dried up and transitioned. The Marvel-S is the answer with its more continuous core. The cover has enough teeth to handle the puddle of oil you find when you move into to the middle of the lane and the core will conserve enough energy and generate plenty of backend action to recover from the steeper angle. The Marvel-S is the newest standard from Storm for transitioning high volume oil patterns.

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Storm Match Ltd

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 5/11/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 60, 5 7/16, 35

I’ve been waiting for a replacement for the Tropical Heats for a long time and thanks to the Match that wait is over. I’ve always been a fan of the Reactor Solid cover and the new Stinger core produces a surprisingly strong roll, combined with a TON of continuation. The Match is a big step up in reaction from the Ride, while still being plenty clean through the front. If you’re looking for a step down in ball reaction from the Master or Thunder line, then the Match is perfect for you.

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Storm Match Pearl

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 5/11/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 35, 4 ¾, 70 with p2 hole

The Match Pearl is a great new replacement for the Tropical Heats and the PunchOut. It’s a significant step up from the Joy Ride, but definitely clean enough for super dry lanes. The best part about this ball is that it features the Reactor Pearl cover, which has a proven track record of being clean in the driest of heads and always having a ton of backend reaction left. If you’re looking for a dry lane ball that still snaps a ton, then the Match Pearl is the ball of choice!

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Storm Match Up Black Pearl

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/15/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Match Up Black Pearl Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The Match Up Black Pearl is a great ball for me. I haven’t been a huge fan of the Match Up series because they’re too clean for me. The Match Up Black Pearl catches just enough midlane that I can use it on a lot more conditions. If I find a pattern that’s pretty dry right out of the gate on the fresh, I can actually use this ball. It’s also really good on the transition on most patterns. The Match Up Black Pearl is a great value and a lot more versatility than previous Match Ups.

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Storm Match Up Black/Red/Blue Hybrid

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 5/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5, 4, 1 3/4
Dual Angle: 60, 5, 30

The Match Up BRB is another great light volume ball from Storm. Like the other Match Ups the BRB is super clean and smooth on the backend. I think the BRB is much cleaner than the other version of the Match Ups and creates a touch more backend. If you need a ball for a light volume of oil, or you don’t have a ton of ball speed, the Match Up BRB is a great choice. AND it looks great too!

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Storm Match Up Hybrid

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 10/24/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The Match Up Hybrid fits perfectly between the Solid/Pearl Match Ups. It’s rolls earlier than the pearl, but snaps harder than the Solid. I definitely have a need for some weaker covers and the Match Ups fit that perfectly for light volume patterns or shorter patterns. The Match Up Hybrid is a versatile blend of pearl and solid that will roll great on all but the heaviest of oil patterns.

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Storm Match Up Pearl

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/19/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾ , 70

The Match Up Pearl is a great update from the original Match Pearl. Storm updated the core to be a little higher RG and Diff. So that means the Match Up Pearl is longer and flippier than the original Match Pearl. I liked the original Match Pearl but there were times where I couldn’t use it later in the day because it didn’t go long enough. The Match Up Pearl solves that problem. It’s clean enough and flippy enough on the back to be used later in the day when the lanes dry out. The Match Up Pearl is a great ball for light oil or transition.

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Storm Match Up Solid

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/19/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾ , 70

The Match Up Solid is a great update from the original Match Solid. Storm updated the core to be a little higher RG and Diff. So that means the Match Up Solid is longer and flippier than the original Match solid. I liked the original Match Solid but there were times where I couldn’t use it later in the day because it didn’t go long enough. The Match Up Solid solves that problem. It’s clean enough and flippy enough on the back to be used later in the day when the lanes dry out. The Match Up Solid is a great ball for light oil or transition.

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Storm Modern Marvel

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/30/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Modern Marvel Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Rev Rate: 400 rpm
Ball Speed: 17 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Where: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: 40 ft, medium volume, 4:1 ratio (close to sport)

Modern Marvel layout (Dual Angle Layout): 70, 5 1/2 , 35

This ball is STRONG. It needs a longer pattern or higher volume to be truly effective. The pattern I threw it on was a relatively medium pattern and the Modern Marvel wanted to read the fronts off my hand. The reaction is very smooth thanks to the lower RG core so I was able to migrate left and not over react off the hook spot. Because the ball is so strong on the medium volume it did tend to labor a little. I think on a heavier volume of oil or with bowlers who are speed dominant the Modern Marvel will perform extremely well.

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Storm Night Road

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

Night Road is an updated Pearl HyRoad with the Rex pearl cover. If you want a HyRoad that hooks much earlier than the OG HyRoad or the HyRoad Pearl, this is the ball for that. The Night Road catches so much more midlane than the OG Hyroad I actually have to play it more right than the HyRoad because it doesn’t jerk off the friction. IT IS SMOOOOTHH. It also gives me All Road vibes so if you liked that ball, this is a no brainer.

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Storm Omega Crux

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/19/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 4 5/8

I loved my Crux Prime, but it was a little too strong at times. The Omega Crux solves that problem. It’s still strong but it’s clean enough as a pearl that I wouldn’t call it Crux Prime slow. I can use the Omega Crux on the fresh and the best part is it just keeps hooking. I drilled the OC with a little bit longer pin to pap distance and that helped push it down the lane just enough. The Omega is a great update to the Crux series!

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Storm Optimus Solid

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/22/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Optimus Solid Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 55, 5 1/2, 40

The Optimus Solid is finally here. I loved my original Optimus, but I needed something with a little more teeth for oil. The Optimus Solid is that bowling ball. Same Optimus roll, but with a solid sanded cover for more traction. Storm has been missing a low RG, high Diff non-Nano solid. This ball is early, smooth and keeps going on the back. It should handle as much oil as you need, but it’s versatile to get back from anywhere without much trouble.

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Storm Parallax

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/26/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8

The Parallax is a new high performance Hybrid asym from Storm. It’s not too early in the fronts, but it hits the midlane, jerks and stops. It’s a very distinct reaction hook, stop reaction. I would definitely use it when I knew I could throw it to the friction and wanted to know it would get back and control the pocket. I would use the Parallax on the fresh the first few games of league and could use it most of the night without fear of it burning up!

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Storm Parallax Effect

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/29/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40

I didn’t like the OG Parallax. The Parallax Effect is much better. For me the OG either wanted to hook when I wanted to go straight or flat 10 when I wanted to hook it. The Effect is clean enough to solve both of those problems. It will let me get straighter and it bags pretty hard off the dry. If you thought the Parallax was almost amazing, the Effect is the ball for you!

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Storm Phaze

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/29/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Phaze Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 5 ½ , 40

The Storm Phaze stands out from the first time you see it! It’s a very cool looking ball, but I really like the way it rolls. It’s definitely not your typical Storm release that tends to hit the breakpoint hard and tip downlane. The Phaze was designed to pick up the midlane early and just roll continuously. And that’s what it does. I put a pin up layout on it and took the surface to 3000. It was very clean through the fronts and very rolly off the spot. It forced my feet right. I played much straighter than I expected I would be able to. But don’t be thrown by that, just because it doesn’t backend a ton. I threw lots of strikes with the Phaze. Plenty of power and motion, the Phaze is a brand new shape from Storm Bowling!

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Storm Phaze A.I.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/28/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Phaze AI is the best pearl Phaze ever. The OG Phaze was too strong and chuggy. The Phaze 4 and 5 were cleaner and more responsive but at times was allergic to oil. The Phaze AI is JUUUUST right.

It’s very clean but it has no problem with oil. I can use it on a little more volume or gear my miss into the puddle in the cliff and not be afraid of the weak 10. I’ve also had the Phaze series want to get a little forward and the AI core keeps the axis a little longer than a typical Phaze. I can see using it when there’s friction in the pattern or the surface and won’t have to worry about it not handling the oil as I move across the pattern.

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Storm Phaze II

16 of 17 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 10/7/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 55, 5 ½ , 40

The Phaze II should be called the Phaze New. It’s nothing like the original Phaze. The Phaze II hooks early and backends a ton. On a light oil pattern I have to move way left to hold the pocket. The Phaze II reminds me a lot of the Marvel S, except the Phaze II is stronger with more backend. If you’re looking for a strong symmetrical for heavy oil, the Phaze II is the ball!

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Storm Phaze III

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 ½, 4, 2 ¾

The Phaze 3 is what you wanted it to be. It’s like the Phaze 2 on the back but cleaner in the front. It’s a weaker Phaze 2 that you can use on the transition and light oil. Need I say more?

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Storm Phaze V

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Phaze 5 is a remake of the Phaze 4. I have the Phaze 5 cleaner, more continuous on the back. The Phaze 4 hooked earlier and stopped more. I actually like the Phaze 5 a little better personally because I feel it rounds off the spot and carries better. I need some friction to cover a lot of lane (which is typical of R2S cover) but I have no problem playing any part of the lane. I think the Phaze 5 is an improvement off of the Phaze 4 and the perfect compliment to the Phaze 2.

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Storm Physix

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 10/30/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 5 1/4, 70

The Storm Physix is a strong nano hybrid asymmetrical from Storm. They’re using a new core, the Atomic Core and a new cover never before seen in the US. The result is a heavy rolling but still snappy ball. The Nano cover makes the ball rev up quickly, but since it’s a hybrid with a lot of differential in the core it still flips off the breakpoint and continues. It’s a TON stronger than the previous release, the Intense Fire. The Physix is the strongest combination of roll, with strong flip Storm has made to date.

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Storm PhysiX Blackout

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 12/20/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The Physix is back! This time with AI! The Physix Blackout is a new pearl asym from Storm in the signature line. Spoiler alert: I love it! One of my favorite current line balls is the Vebo but there are times were it cant handle volume, especially when it’s mounded up in the middle. The PBO solves that problem! The motion is pretty similar but the cover is much stronger and can handle the oil. The sanded cover doesn’t bog down the reaction too much, so there’s plenty of backend.

If you like Physix line, the Physix Blackout does the “Physix thing” and hooks and gets forward. But not too much, Physix forward, IYKYK. I think the Physix Blackout is my favorite Physix and I’ve already drilled another one.

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Storm Pitch Black

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Pitch Black Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 60, 5 ½, 40

The Pitch Black is a one of a kind ball! I had to admit at first I had my doubts about it, because I haven’t had much luck with urethanes in the past. But the Pitch Black is so much different than the Natural series.

For me the Pitch Black is a good deal stronger than the Natural series. At least 5 boards I’d say. You could easily expect to play an arrow deeper compared to other urethanes. But even though it’s much stronger, you still get the same smooth predictable urethane backend.

The Pitch Black would be a great ball for short patterns, playing near the gutter, or patterns with a lot of friction. It’s a versatile piece with endless uses!

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Storm Pitch Blue

5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 2/25/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 3 7/8, 40 p1 hole

The Pitch Blue is the sequel to the hugely successful Pitch Black. It doesn’t disappoint, evidenced by the moment you pull it out of the box. The blue coverstock looks incredible. I love the ball reaction too. It’s definitely a urethane motion similar to the Pitch Black. The Pitch Blue, despite coming sanded, is a pearl coverstock. It definitely is a little cleaner in the front part of the lane and creates a little more tip downlane than the Pitch Black. The Pitch Blue is the perfect urethane for those who needed a little more help getting the Pitch Black to work for them.

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Storm Pitch Purple

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/19/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8

The Pitch Purple HOOKS! It reminds me on a weak reactive ball more than a urethane. I can’t get my Pitch Black to corner when I get too deep, but the Pitch Purple flat out hooks on the back! If I can’t quite get my urethane to backend, the Pitch Purple is the answer.

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Storm Pro-Motion

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/29/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 ½, 4, 4

“This is the best ball I’ve ever thrown” – Jason Belmonte

After throwing this ball, I can tell you that he’s telling the truth. This might be Storm’s best ball ever. It makes a really unique shape. You’ll have to throw it to see what I’m talking about. For me it was a nice benchmark ball. Strong enough to use right out of the gate, but it never misses the breakpoint. AND the backend motion and continuation is unreal. It’s truly a “PRO MOTION”!

I was not a fan of the Timeless or Drive, but this is NOTHING like either one of those. The Pro Motion is a special ball.

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Storm Proton Physix

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40

This ball is special. Physix core and Axiom cover. It hooks early and tries to keep hooking. Most strong asym solids hook early and quit. The Proton is very early but wants to keep going. You definitely need some oil to throw this ball but it retains enough energy to use on a variety of patterns. It will blend out a cliffed house shot and it will pick up in a puddle too.

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Storm Punch Out

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/30/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm PunchOut Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 60, 5 ½, 40

The Tropical Heats are reborn with a serious upgrade in the form of the Storm PunchOut. Same proven Turbine core, but with a new cover in the R2S Pearl Reactive which is found on the very popular HyRoad Pearl and IQ Tour Pearl. The result is a much stronger and more predictable motion in the mid lane and on the backend. For those who were missing the Tropical Heats or want a ball to fit between the HyRoad Pearl and the IQ Tour Pearl, the PunchOut is the best option. The RG (2.55) and Diff (0.038) fall exactly between those two balls. You can drop the pin and get a smoother motion or raise the pin and see a much sharper backend. This makes the PunchOut one of the most dynamic balls on the market.

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Storm Reign Of Power

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/30/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Reign of Power Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 65, 5 ½, 35

The Reign of Fire was one of my favorite balls when it came out. The technical staff at Storm described the Reign of Power as an update to that ball. They were right. The PFT cover creates the same early roll, but adds unprecedented angle off of friction. It provides a very predictable read in the fronts with plenty of power on the back. When compared with Reign of Fire, I think the Reign of Power is a good two or three feet earlier with much more backend.

If you have a need for a high volume symmetrical, the Reign of Power is the only choice.
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Storm Reign On

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/27/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Reign On Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 6, 60 w/p1 hole

The Reign On is the rebirth of the popular Reign Supreme. However, the Reign On is the first ball in Storm history to feature the R2S Hybrid cover at 4000 grit from the factory. The Reign series for me, including the newer Reign of Power, has been characterized by their angular but smooth motion. Even the original Reign never jerked out of the dry like its contemporaries (HyRoad, CrossRoad). That’s exactly what you get from the Reign On. The sanded cover reads the lane well, but the high RG from the core keeps it from picking up and changing direction too quickly. And consistent with all the other Reign series balls, the Reign On creates a strong smooth angle into the pocket. The continuation of this ball is hard to believe at times. When compared with the Reign of Power, the Reign On is much cleaner through the heads and creates much more backend. Compared to the HyRoad, the Reign On picks up several feet soon yet remains controlled. The Reign on is the perfect weapon for any tournament bowler.

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Storm Revenant

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/11/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Revenant is a Spectre remake. Same core, same cover. The Reata Gloss finish makes it a touch cleaner, but you can fix that with an 2000 or 3000 pad. First time I threw this down the lane and it shaped I was like “OOOOOHHH YEAH, that’s what the Spectre used to do”. You love the Spectre, grab a Revenant.

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Storm Ride

18 of 19 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/27/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: Greater Ozarks Open Singles/Doubles Pattern
Layout: 45, 4 ¾, 70 with p3.5 hole

The Ride is the perfect fit between the HyRoad/Lightouts and the Tropical Breezes! I’ve always been wanting a ball to fill the gap between those two lines from Storm and the Ride is the ball. The Tropical Breezes were always too over/under for me. The HyRoad/Lights Out were a little too strong to straighten up with too much.

I drilled my Ride pin down with a weight hole and it does everything I want it too. I can get my feet right and close my angles but I also have the ability to cover some boards and open up an area. The Ride gets down the lane great but rolls very heavy so I don’t have be afraid to hit the dry. It has a controlled but effective response off friction that is very predictable.

If you bowl on a lot of dry patterns, or bad surfaces, or are looking to get right on some sport patterns, then go get a Storm Ride today!

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Storm Road Warrior

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/28/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

The new Road Warrior is a pearl version of the Road. I was just 50/50 on the OG Road. It was a little confusing due to the stronger Hybrid cover. Sometimes it wanted to stay on line and sometimes it wanted to hook early. It had its times but I could never quite dial it in.

The Road Warrior solves that problem. It’s a little weaker pearl cover and that dials in the reaction perfectly! It get’s plenty of length, but I would NOT call it a comp to a HyRoad Pearl. Its much stronger than a HyRoad Pearl, which is good because since weight holes went away I haven’t been able to throw my HyRoad Pearls as much because they’re too clean. The Road Warrior feels more like a cross between a Wrecker and a Hyroad Pearl. The result is a rollier, while still angular and clean. It’s a VERY unique shape. Storm does it again!

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Storm Rocket

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 2/26/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Rocket Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 3/4, 67 with p3 hole

The Rocket is here. Will it be the ball that dethrones the Hyroad?? It features the same proven cover, but a brand new Booster core that rolls earlier and promises more overall reaction.

I drilled my Rocket pin down with a weight hole and I can immediately tell a difference between it and my Hyroad. The Rocket picks up quite a bit earlier than the HyRoad. It’s definitely a much more controlled option but still has enough on the back to use on a lot of different conditions.

The Rocket is the perfect transition ball between Storm’s stronger balls (Crux, IQ Tours) and their trademark longer equipment (HyRoads).

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Storm Rocket Ship

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/11/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 55, 4 3/4, 40

The Rocket Ship is the “ROCKET” I’ve been waiting for. The Rocket and Sky Rocket were a little too clean for me, causing too much of an over/under reaction. But when I could throw them I loved that “Rocket” roll. The Rocket Ship solves my problems. The sanded solid cover is VERY consistent and rolls great. It’s through the heads clean like a high RG ball should be but it picks up a good mid-lane roll then continues over the 7 pin! The Rocket Ship is a versatile ball every tournament bowler needs!

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Storm Sky Rocket

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/22/2015

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Sky Rocket Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 3/4, 70 with p3 hole

The Sky Rocket is my new favorite ball. I did not expect the performance that I got from the Sky Rocket. Compared to the Rocket (hybrid), the Sky Rocket (pearl) is much stronger. I’d say about 3-4 boards. It’s super clean through the fronts but the Booster Core generates a strong forward roll which hits the back very predictably. The Sky Rocket generates a ton of backend, but it’s more of a rolly, continuous backend. I see it as a ball I can use on the fresh and on the burn. During an 8 game block I think it would match up the first game because of the predictable forward roll. At the end I think it would recover easily if sent away from the pocket.

I love the Sky Rocket and once you see it roll, you will too.

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Storm Snap Lock

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 7/11/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 55, 5 , 35

I love the Lock, but it is so strong I never really get to use it. The Snap Lock solves that problem. It’s got a much cleaner polished, pearl cover so I can get it through the front part of the lanes without a problem. I can use it on a ton of different conditions because it doesn’t burn up too much. I don’t have to wait for a puddle of oil for it to be effective. The Snap Lock has that same heavy asymmetrical roll as the Lock, but gets down lane and does what it’s named for. It SNAPS!

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Storm Soniq

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/28/2018

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 45, 4 ¾ , 70

The SON!Q is a great new piece from Storm. Its’ got the R2S Pearl cover (IQ Pearl, Code Black, HyRoad Pearl) and a new modified Centripetal core that rev’s up quick and continues a TON! The SON!Q is super versatile. It’s clean through the fronts but still revs up quick enough to catch a consistent midlane. I have a pin down one that I can play straighter with and a pin up one I can move in and open up the lane.

The SON!Q is the new benchmark ball from Storm!

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Storm Street Fight

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 10/7/2016

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾ , 70 w/p2 hole

The Street Fight is the latest in the Fight series. It’s a touch weaker than the original Fight, which makes it perfect. I felt like the original Fight had too strong of a cover. The Street Fight solves that problem. It clears the fronts easily, backends a bunch and has unbelievable continuation. It’s the perfect ball for those that might not have a lot of ball speed or for those who need a ball that will backend and keep going.

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Storm Summit

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

New Master line ball. New Core. New Cover. This the lowest RG I can ever remember and the highest diff in awhile too! This ball REVS UP and HOOOKKSSS. The nice thing is it’s the same reactive cover formula as the Phaze 2, one of the goat balls but this time the Summit cover is the TX-23 Hybrid. It’s definitely a little cleaner than our biggest covers meaning it can handle the volume and has NO problem hooking. The Summit features the Centripetal HD weight block with the AI outer core which helps create this very unique ball motion. The is the best addition the Master line we’ve seen in some time.

I feel like I can use the Summit on typical house patterns as well and some of the heavier blended tougher patterns. The Summit HOOOKS tho, so you better have some volume! If you loved the Phaze 2 and want an earlier and smoother shape, go with the Summit!

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Storm Summit Ascent

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/31/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)

FINALLY!!!! An R2S Solid high diff symmetrical! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the IQ Tour Solid. But there are times I need a ball with more differential to flare more and see the oil. I’ve needed it for years and FINALLY Storm answered the call. I can tell you immediately that the Ascent is one of my favorite balls. It’s so versatile and allows me to throw my favorite cover almost an entire tournament because if there’s too much oil for the IQ Tour, I can start with an Ascent and then go to the IQ Tour. Just more clean versatile options from Storm!

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Storm Summit Peak

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Summit Peak is a brand new Pearl symmetrical. It features an AI Core with a new pearl cover. This makes the Peak cleaner, smooth and continuous which isn’t typical of a sym pearl. Usually they’re more skid snappy but the Peak holds its axis much longer. This allows me to use the Peak to get the ball through the fronts but still be controlled downlane. Much like all the AI balls, the Peak is a unique shape!

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Storm Super Nova

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/20/2022

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Super Nova is a new solid Nova. The Super Nova features the Nex Solid cover (Proton Physix) and the OG Nova core. The result is a stronger more rounded version of the Nova. The Nova was pretty clean for me and was best in front of myself. The Super Nova hooks much more and earlier and allows me to really hook the ball. If you liked the Nova but wanted a ball that could get across the pattern more, the Super Nova is the ball!

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Storm Super Soniq

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/8/2019

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Super Soniq Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 50, 4 7/8, 70

The Super SONIQ is a SONIQ on steroids. If you loved the SONIQ motion but needed a stronger cover, that’s EXACTLY what the Super SONIQ provides. It’s going that same quick rev’ving motion with the controlled continuous backend. But it features the NRG Hybrid covers so it’s much much earlier than the original. The Super SONIQ is the perfect step up from the SONIQ.

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Storm Sure Lock

19 of 21 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/6/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

The Sure Lock is strongest ball I’ve ever thrown from Storm. From the first look at the Sure Lock, it reminds you of the famous Virtual Gravity. The reaction is very similar to the VG as well. The Sure Lock is a solid but it’s surprisingly clean in the front part of the lane and generates more backend than you would expect. Like all the balls in the Lock series, the Sure Lock revs up quick, but unlike the original Lock and the Snap Lock which tended to quit on the back, the Sure Lock keeps going. If you need a ball for heavy oil, definitely get a Sure Lock.
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Storm Sync

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 1/30/2013

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm SYNC Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 40, 4 ¾, 70 w/ p1 hole

I was a big fan of the Nano’s and the VIVID and was therefore really looking forward to the SYNC. The core stats from the SYNC were the strongest of any modern Storm asymmetrical. To compliment that I put a low pin layout on the ball with a neutral weight hole. I was not disappointed. On the house pattern I tested it on, the SYNC had no problem with the puddle of oil in the middle. It created a consistent heavy roll that I used to play a much deeper line than I’m used to on that pattern. When I got a few shots right, the core/cover combination blended out the over reaction I tend to see with my other equipment. The SYNC responded off the point in order to get back to the pocket but had no trouble with carry as it has great continuation.

Once again, with the SYNC, Storm has set the new standard in high performance asymmetricals.

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Storm The Road

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2024

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Road is a brand new AI version of the HyRoad with an updated cover. Storm added AI to the Hyroad Core and swapped the R2S Hybrid cover with the Rex Hybrid cover. WOW! This ball is something else. Its clean and hits the midlane and likes to go left. It’s not super quick though which makes it ideal for blending transition and dry lanes. When they are slick I know I’ll be able to jam it up the dry and use it to play the shim. When they are drier or transitioning I can get left and send it!

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Storm Timeless

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/6/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

WOW, the Timeless is a head turner on the lanes and in the bag. This ball clears the fronts easily but the new Dual Density Core creates a surprising amount of midlane motion and smooth continuation! Normally with a ball this clean in the fronts I would expect to see boomerang off the backend, but the Timeless hits the dry much more controlled and keeps on hooking! I feel like I can use this ball on fresh, medium and dry! The Timeless is truly a benchmark piece!
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Storm Torrent

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/6/2017

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

If you loved the Rocket series, the Torrent is going to be a must have. Storm modified the core to be a little longer and flippier than the Rocket series. The cover is the IQ Tour Solid, Rocket Ship cover which is super clean, smooth and versatile. I can use it on fresh and transition with it the whole set. The Torrent generates plenty of midlane and creates a ton of backend and can be used on a house condition or a sport condition.
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Storm Trend 16 Only

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 8/26/2020

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8

The Trend is the newest collaboration ball between Storm and Jason Belmonte and it backends a TON. There’s zero doubt that ball is clean clean clean and hits the friction hard and goes sideways. If you’re looking for backend, it’s simple, go with the Trend.

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Storm Trend 2

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/25/2021

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)

Trend 2 is the best Belmo ball ever. At first I thought it was really clean, but it’s sneaky strong. It never missed the spot and always made a smooth continuous backend. The Trend 2 has a mid RG but a strong cover and the result is a very unique piece. It has no problem getting through the fronts but always hooks!

The Trend was super clean for me and need a ton of friction to get started, but the Trend 2 does NOT have that problem, it handles the oil and is the ideal benchmark ball on the fresh

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Storm Tropical Breeze Hybrid Black/Cherry

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 9/18/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Tropical Breeze Black Cherry Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375-400 Rpm
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Sunshine Lanes
Lane Pattern: Typical House Shot
Layout: 35, 5 ½, 40 with a P1 weight hole

When I needed something to play straighter through the heads on low volume house patterns and shorter sport patterns I naturally went to Storm’s Tropical line. The Tropical Breeze Black Cherry is the perfect ball for these conditions. It’s got plenty of length through the heads and the hybrid cover generates plenty of controlled backend.

I tested this ball on the Beijing pattern as well as a house pattern. On the Beijing pattern I was able to get my feet far enough to the right to really take advantage of the characteristics of that pattern. On the house pattern I was able to play up the friction in the track and create a lot of hold and recovery.

The Tropical Breeze Black Cherry is a must have for those looking for a clean reaction on low volume or short patterns.

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Storm Tropical Heat Hybrid Black/Purple

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 9/18/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Tropical Heat Purple Black Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375-400 Rpm
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Location: Sunshine Lanes
Lane Pattern: Typical House Shot
Layout: 80, 5 ½, 45

I threw this ball on a typical house pattern and saw a great blend of length and recovery which is the classic trademark of a Storm hybrid coverstock. I was able to send the ball to the dry boards and have a controlled but very angular recovery. I also kept the ball tight in the oil and there was plenty of traction in the 4000 grit finish for the ball to pick up and flush the pocket.

The Tropical Heat Purple Black is another great offering from Storm in their dependable Tropical line. This ball will be best used on a medium to lighter volume of oil. Bowler’s looking to avoid early hook on drier conditions should definitely have this ball in the bag.

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Storm Victory Road

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2011

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes

Pattern: Modified House Pattern
Oil to 38 feet, buff to 43
Approx. Ratio 6:1

Surface: Brunswick Pro Anvilane

Bowler Stats: PAP 4 5/8 straight across
375-400 RPM
16 MPH

Layouts: Victory Road 1 - Dual Angle Layout 50, 4 ¾, 70 (pin
below and between fingers, cg out, weight hole)
Victory Road 2 – Dual Angle Layout 45, 5 ½, 35 (pin
above and between fingers, MB out from thumb 1 inch,
no hole)

The Victory Road is the longest and most angular ball Storm has produced since the TRoad Pearl. On a modified house pattern the Victory Road easily cleared the front part of the lane and made a dramatic angular motion at the breakpoint. On the fresh shot, the Victory Road stored too much energy and was hard to control. Once I broke the shot down a little with some other stronger equipment the VR was the best option. The Victory Road barely registers burnt heads and maintains it strength through the carry down to produce a very violent reaction at pocket. Pin carry rarely suffers with this ball even on the roughest surfaces. The Victory Road excels on bad surfaces and torn up patterns. It would be a great fit to create angle on a tough pattern once the track is broken down. The Victory Road is a must have for those who need a ball to create angle on low volumes and broken down patterns.

Casey Murphy
Storm Staffer
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Storm Virtual Energy Blackout

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 11/22/2023

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The VEBO is a new Rex Pearl asym. But unlike the Dark Code and Infinite, the Blackout is SUPER CLEAN and jerky. It gives me more updated Code Black vibes except it handles oil a touch better. I’ve had the first versions of Rex Pearl a little too responsive to friction and allergic to oil but this blend of Rex Pearl is perfect! The VEBO is going to be in my bag a long time! I love using this ball on a super cliff cause I can gear my miss to tug and it has enough teeth to handle the oil and still roll and tip.

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Storm Virtual Gravity NANO

22 of 22 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 4/12/2011

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes

Pattern: Modified House Pattern
Oil to 38 feet, buff to 43
Approx. Ratio 6:1

Surface: Brunswick Pro Anvilane

Bowler Stats: PAP 4 5/8 straight across
375-400 RPM
16 MPH

Layouts: VGN 1 - Dual Angle Layout 50, 4 ¾, 70 (pin below and
between fingers, cg out, weight hole)
VGN 2 – Dual Angle Layout 45, 5 ½, 35 (pin above and
between fingers, MB out from thumb 1 inch, no hole)

The Virtual Gravity Nano lives up to the hype. The cover creates an amazing amount of fiction in oil and delivers a strong angular backend. I bowled on a very flat pattern and the VGN made it look like a traditional house pattern. With other balls I was struggling to the get the ball to fully transition off the long oil pattern. I was leaving 10s and 7s because the ball wasn’t creating enough angle into the pocket. The VGN took care of that problem by rev’ing up in the mid lane effortlessly and creating a strong angle to the pins. The ball transitioned every time and the pin carry was unbelievable. The low pin layout created at very strong mid lane reaction with a smooth, continuous backend. I was able to play 17 to 10 with a predictable line to the pocket. The high pin version got a little cleaner through the heads, while still catching a mid lane read with a more angular backend. I played 18 to 7 with the ball making a stronger move on the back. The Virtual Gravity Nano is a must own and is the go to ball for any high volume or longer patterns.

Casey Murphy
Storm Staffer
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Storm Vivid

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 3/30/2012

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm Vivid Ball Review
by Storm Staffer Casey Murphy

Rev Rate: 400 rpm
Ball Speed: 17 mph
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across

Where: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: 40 ft, medium volume, 4:1 ratio (close to sport)

Vivid layout (Dual Angle Layout): 50, 5 1/2 , 35

With a little higher RG than most of Storm’s or Roto’s asymetricals I was a little apprehensive about how the new M.A.D. core would matchup with the strength of the Nano’s NRG Solid Reactive coverstock. I drilled the Vivid similar to the first Nano I drilled last year which I was very successful with. I bowled on a very tough “house” pattern at my home center. The Vivid was extremely strong out of the box. So much so that I wasn’t able to throw it effectively until it had soaked up a little oil which didn’t take long btw. Once the cover tamed down a little bit I’m a big fan of the result. The new M.A.D. core clears the fronts very cleanly and leaves a lot of reaction for the backend. One trait my Nano had was it rev’d up very quickly with the lower RG and tended to stop after it hit the end of the oil pattern. The Vivid continues more off the spot. More energy, more recovery. I find I can play further right if I want because I can get the ball through the friction easier. It’s a very versatile ball and a must have for tournament bowlers.

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Storm Wipe Out

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Reviewed by Casey Murphy on 6/30/2014

About the Bowler

League Average:

230

PAP:

4 1/2 across 1 1/8 up

Ball Speed:

Slow

Style:

Tweener

Bowling Hand:

Right Handed

Sport Shot Average:

Experience:

Beginner

Storm WipeOut Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 5 across ¾ up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
Layout: 60, 5 ½, 40

Finally a solid version of the LightsOut to replace the Tropical Heats! The Turbine Core has been wildly successful in the Fast, Furious and the Tropical Heats and now the new Out series brings an upgrade for today’s lane conditions. The WipeOut features the R2S Solid Reactive which is also found on the IQ Solid. This combined with the Turbine core, makes the WipeOut a very versatile ball. The higher RG gets the ball through the front part of the lane, and the stronger sanded cover keeps the ball very smooth. If you were a fan of the Tropical Heats, the WipeOut is the upgrade you’ve been looking for.

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