56 Hook 15 Length 17 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The Anarchy houses Storm’s strongest asymmetric core shape, the Origin, also used in the Invasion. This fast-revving core has a low RG rating of 2.48, a 6” flaring .057 Diff level, and a .017 intermediate Diff strength. Varying layouts will offer bowlers a multitude of motion [...]

49.5 Hook   14 Length   14.5 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: The unique stepped-symmetrical core shape, with the mass centered well above the geometric center, helps delay and increase the back-end hook motion. The RG is medium at 2.53 and the Diff strong at .045. We saw nearly 5” of track flare with stronger 3 and 4” [...]

48 Hook   15 Length   15 Breakpoint Shape Core Design: Storm’s N.O.S. symmetric core brings a new dimension to the Fast and Furious line. The increased Diff of .045 supplies an extra 1” or so of track flare to increase midlane-read. The 15-lb. RG level of 2.53 keeps dynamics in the middle range. The 14-pounder has [...]

Hook: 58  Length: 12  Breakpoint Shape: 16 Core Design: Storm’s new Centripetal symmetric core promotes a smooth-arcing shape. The RG is low at 2.48; coupled with a .050 Diff gave us 5” of track flare. The 14-lb. ball will offer a 2.53 RG and a .049 Diff. Coverstock: Surrounding this new core is the R2X [...]

Don’t let the word Tropical lead you to believe this new entry is another tame three-piece entry level product. The Tropical Heat actually reminded us a lot of the Spitfire (October 2006) with its quick strong move off dry areas downlane.

The Reign of Fire will hook similarly to the Virtual Gravity, but with a later revving downlane motion. That the shell is sanded at 1000 grit makes up for the slightly tamer core dynamics.

A new core (Origin) and new coverstock (R3X) make this new mulberry-scented hook monster one of January’s feature balls.