Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
Coverstock: NRG - Nano Reactive Genesis
- Weight Block: Shape-Lock HD (High Density) (14-16 pounds)
- Ball Color: Orange/ Navy/ Cobalt All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 4000-grit Abralon
- RG Differential: 16#-.048, 15#-.052, 14#-.050
- RG Average: 16#-2.48, 15#-2.48, 14#-2.53
- Flare Potential: 6" Plus (High)
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: Storm is known for producing the best high performance balls on the market. When the Virtual Gravity was released in 2008, it not only turned heads but gave bowlers of all skill levels an unprecedented amount of hook on even the oiliest lanes imaginable. The new Virtual Gravity Nano is intended to create a similar yet stronger ball motion built specifically for heavy oil. This can be accomplished with either a stronger coverstock (texture) or more aggressive weight block (lower radius of gyration or increased differential). As the original Virtual Gravity quickly became Storm‟s all-time best seller, the new Nano is sure to follow in its footsteps...and yes, those are big shoes to fill! Looking at the original Virtual Gravity, the Shape-Lock HD weight block/core system produced a fast-revving action that especially helped bowlers looking for a stronger change of direction usually privy to only those with big rev rates! The Shape-Lock HD motor will continue to power the Nano as well. A breakthrough in coverstock technology rarely happens due to the complex nature of chemistry and polymer science. But Storm's research and development team is committed to maintaining the "pole position" in bowling innovation, so it's no surprise that we are changing the game yet again with the new NRG cover. With Nanotechnology, NRG will give bowlers increased oil traction due to the micro-dynamic enhancements of the surface. Just looking at the surface of the new NRG material shows you the increased surface texture between the peaks and valleys, as well as the more aggressive edges on the top of the peaks! We're continuing to push the envelope; we just hope you are ready for it.
- Weight Block: Shape-Lock HD (High Density) (14-16 pounds)
- Ball Color: Orange/ Navy/ Cobalt All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 4000-grit Abralon
- RG Differential: 16#-.048, 15#-.052, 14#-.050
- RG Average: 16#-2.48, 15#-2.48, 14#-2.53
- Flare Potential: 6" Plus (High)
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: Storm is known for producing the best high performance balls on the market. When the Virtual Gravity was released in 2008, it not only turned heads but gave bowlers of all skill levels an unprecedented amount of hook on even the oiliest lanes imaginable. The new Virtual Gravity Nano is intended to create a similar yet stronger ball motion built specifically for heavy oil. This can be accomplished with either a stronger coverstock (texture) or more aggressive weight block (lower radius of gyration or increased differential). As the original Virtual Gravity quickly became Storm‟s all-time best seller, the new Nano is sure to follow in its footsteps...and yes, those are big shoes to fill! Looking at the original Virtual Gravity, the Shape-Lock HD weight block/core system produced a fast-revving action that especially helped bowlers looking for a stronger change of direction usually privy to only those with big rev rates! The Shape-Lock HD motor will continue to power the Nano as well. A breakthrough in coverstock technology rarely happens due to the complex nature of chemistry and polymer science. But Storm's research and development team is committed to maintaining the "pole position" in bowling innovation, so it's no surprise that we are changing the game yet again with the new NRG cover. With Nanotechnology, NRG will give bowlers increased oil traction due to the micro-dynamic enhancements of the surface. Just looking at the surface of the new NRG material shows you the increased surface texture between the peaks and valleys, as well as the more aggressive edges on the top of the peaks! We're continuing to push the envelope; we just hope you are ready for it.
Post by: thehare on February 17, 2011, 09:43:18 AM
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Subject- First impressions of the Nano
I’ve been fortunate to be with the Storm Staff for 7 years now. In that time I’ve thrown just about every piece of equipment. Did they all work for my style and conditions that I encountered? No. But there are those balls that you get and you just know, after just one shot that it’s going to be special… Well, after one night throwing the Nano, this ball is one of those.
To give you a little background on my style- I throw 15 lbs, and still seem to throw it through the breakpoint at times. Approximately 19 mph off my hand and around 250 revs. As you can see, I am quite speed dominate. Some of my favorite balls have been- Virtual Gravity, T Road Solid & Hy-Road. I tend to go with stronger pin to pap distances and longer pin buffers, extra holes near P3-P4, lots of surface… Anything to help get the ball to SLOW DOWN… Also I seem to be handcuffed once the outside burns up and I have to get inside and try to get around the shot. Well, that has all changed!
I punched the Virtual Gravity Nano with a 4x4x3.5 and an extra hole in between the P2-P3 quadrant. I was bowling on a 40ft. 4:1 league shot… As the night wore on, and I had to start moving inside- I couldn’t believe the recovery that I was getting! I played where ever I wanted and it still took a left turn and sent messengers almost every shot and I was throwing it very hard. It excites me to see how it will play again on other conditions as it gives me a boost of confidence that no condition will be unplayable.
Craig Harrington
Storm Staff Member
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Post by: fdeken on March 01, 2011, 10:07:40 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: medium
Volume: fairly high
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
COMMENTS
Likes: I bowled with it for the first time last night but I don't know all the technical lingo. All I know is that I started with the Anarchy, kept leaving the 10 pin, switched to a tamed down Invasion and finished the first game with 215. Started leaving 10s again, then left a 7-10 in the pocket and went to the Nano - had the last 7 for 236. Finished with clean 213 but I made a couple of bad shots that left multiple pin spares. When I threw it correctly, the carry was awesome and I don't have much speed (11-12 mph). It really got through the heads nicely and didn't overreact on the back end. The guys in my scratch draft trio league were impressed with it. I would recommend this ball to anyone, including little old ladies like me who only throw 14 pounds!
Fran Deken
Storm Senior Staff Member
Dislikes: PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Post by: CunninW on March 03, 2011, 07:58:54 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: Typical Mixed House Pattern
Volume: Unknown
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
Likes: Ok, i dont really know much about what makes up a bowling ball i can say that the proshop drilled this ball with the pin roughly an inch to an inch and a half above and to the right of the ring finger (right handed) NEVER in my life have i had to stand so deep with a ball! I was standing with my foot about 35 board and sending this ball to 10 board, and blowing the pocket to pieces. I am not a storm worker and im sure, sure that i will soon find a condition where this ball is "uncontrollable" BUT for now i am extremely happy with this ball.
If you have a ball right now, and are having what i like to call the "wet noodle" effect. meaning your ball is hitting the pins with little or no power.... THIS BALL WILL FIX THAT. This ball is a firm reminder of why Storm is the best ball maker around!!!!!
I love this piece and im sure with the right drilling you will to.
AVG: 195
I am a speed dominate bowler, meaning more speed then revs!
Good luck!!!
Dislikes: NONE this ball even smells great! Woot!!!!!!
Post by: THEICEMAN on March 04, 2011, 11:09:03 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3"
Starting Top Weight: 3OZ
Ball Weight: 15 Lbs, 3oz to start
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4"
CG to PAP: 4"
X Hole (if there is one):
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:Medium
Ball Speed:15/16
PAP/Track: Track is about 2 to 3" off my grip line
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Box, 4000 grit abrolon
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Matte
LANE CONDITION
Length:38'
Volume: Medium Heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS with way over exaggerated puddle in the middle
BALL REACTION
Length: Surprising, Really good for something you look at and think it's going to hook off your hand
Back End: SIC & Devastating
Overall Hook:10 on scale of 1 to 10
Midlane Read: Can vary with hand position. Reads mids very strong and goes hard and contiuous through the pins. Tilt it a little and goes about 4 or 5 feet longer and goes harder left
Breakpoint Shape: Really hard arc off the spot. Does not stop
COMMENTS
Likes: Went 4x4x2, or for you Dual angle guys it works out to about 40-4-35. Went to all Storm several weeks ago and have since worked with Chris Sand in a video session. Discovered I have been clearing my thumb way too early which had me getting the ball started on it's Y axis pretty much and burning energy as soon as I Iet it go, which made carry tough. Found too much rev pitch in the thumb and corrected it which made a huge difference in pretty much everything. Had started with a Reign Supreme and an Anarchy and wanted to add a monster as a third piece and was suggested to wait on the Nano. Funny, as when I went to the shop to final fit had found out Chris had just been there and made the suggestion to my driller not to go too aggressive with this ball. Better to go tame and use a courser abrolon to get a little more out of it if needed. Tim mentioned he had just drilled mine at 4x4x2 and wished he had known this earlier so I was a little curious to see this bad boy on the lane and if it would be controlable in hearing this. Didn't really buy it for a THS, more for State and Nationals but wanted to play around anyway in league last night. Sic ball motion but not the overeaction off the dry or loss of energy you would expect to normally see in a piece with this finish and seeing so many VG when they where the ticket. I had an Invasion last year and could NEVER get it to wind up like this ball does!! Did not throw it in practice once. Had a decent look with the Anarchy as I have. Been a little struggle the first game with the over under on fresh and not carrying well so I figured I'd try it anyway knowing the Anarchy was there. First frame lost it off my hand and didn't get it to the pocket,1-2-8. Spared it and added a piece of tape, left a solid 10 and still felt a pinch loose so added 1 more piece of tape. Ran the next nine. Really smoothed out the over under on the puddle with slight misses in setting up flush and slight misses out coming back to the hole and driving pins all over. Light hits this thing really lays them down. I was under the ball and just coming up the backside of it with a little longer approach so I wasn't grabbing it too much. Still, was against the return setting the ball down at 35 and crossing the arrows at 20. With this hand position ball never pushed past 10 at the break. Once that started to cook as the night went on and I had to get deeper I changed hand position which gets me some tilt and easily got the ball down lane and out to 8 at the break. I didn't have to, and normally would not have stuck with this in a strong handicap league but wanted to test the extremes. Ended up the night at about 40 over 23. Wide misses never over reacted and tugs still set up as there was still plenty of puddle left of my track. I'm ancious to check this out Monday night in the PBAX league on this year Nationals pattern as I had a really good look with my Anarchy this last week. Curious to see if it gives me a little more miss right but still reads the little bit of hold I was seeing with the Anarchy. I'll post results Tuesday
Dislikes: Smell on this is Orange Mint and it smells like fast orange hand cleaner.
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Post by: oldfudgeknuckler on March 05, 2011, 10:16:30 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 42 feet
Volume: medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball opens up the lane more than any ball I have ever thrown. I have not found a out of
bounds yet.
Dislikes: This is not a down the boards ball. It needs plenty of oil to holds its line before make a
drastic turn for the pocket. Requires lots of oil to hold its line.
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Post by: THEICEMAN on March 08, 2011, 08:44:06 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:41'
Volume:Heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Sport (2011 USBC open pattern
COMMENTS
Likes: Not the ball I expected although I may have been TOO far right and in the heavier outside oil. Had a decent look last week on this with my Anarchy and in having just got the Nano Thursday when they came in wanted to try it on the open pattern. Ended up about 3 or 4 left with my feet compared to the Anarchy which I had a great look with going up 8-9. With the Nano it was more 11 out to 8 and early on didn't have the recovery I hoped to see. Had an OK look as long as It was at 8 at the break, but 6, 10pins across the first two games even though they where clean games doesn't add up to much if they are between strikes, 200+, 190+. Swiched to the Anarchy and had a similar look as last week but it went quick with a couple guys playing 3rd arow in. Anything pulled hooked up and normally that isn't a problem as I prefer to go deeper. But I tweaked my Knee last week and couldn't get a good plant in and struggled with over under. If I got a plant it was pretty decent look inside, but if I felt a twinge and backed off it was over under.
Dislikes: I went fairly aggresive 4x4x2 on the layout, but on this volume I could easily see the ball going too long if I was a pinch wide. It would scream back but leave 10's every time which was frustrating. Go more speed and keep it tighter and it crushed the hole. With the Anarchy being less ball it was easy to go up 8-9-10 and the ball really faced up to the pocket nice. Never got that look wide with this and having to give it some room.
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Post by: Mr Straight Ball on March 09, 2011, 10:42:07 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3.5
Starting Top Weight: 4oz
Ball Weight: 16
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5 (pin up)
Mass bias 1 ½ right of the thumb, no hole
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: High
Ball Speed: 18.6
PAP/Track: 5” across ½” down
SURFACE PREP
OOB shined with Storm Moon Shine
BALL REACTION
Nanolicious! This ball serves up 1 orange serving to every 10 pins standing!
One word, SICK! This nugget is not sick because it dead hooks off of my hand, it is sick because it just takes control of whatever is in front of it. My friend commented that it did not look any different than the Virtual Gravity in warm-ups and then he saw the magic. As the frames go by with this ball in hand, my area to miss grows size triple XL! With the flair rings starting next to the middle finger and ending about 1" from ring finger, there is constantly a new piece of skin touching the surface. So what's the big deal between the Nano and the original? For one, the Nano reads quicker, note I did not say it stops getting down the lane. It processes the mids like a mathamatical genius adding 1+1 and then it sees the back ends. This monster keeps on getting it too. There were times when my VG would not tip playing deep but the Nano is like Bone Crusher's song, "Never Scared!" This ball is a grown man so find some oil to play with when you pull it out.
Everything you read about this ball opening the pattern, TRUE TRUE TRUE!
COMMENTS
Likes: Bright color combo, consistency of reaction
Dislikes: When there isn't enough volume to use it
Bakes...Why is the 9-pin standing?
Storm Products, Inc. family member
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Edited on 3/28/2011 at 8:11 AM
Post by: ccrider on March 11, 2011, 10:08:08 PM
LANE CONDITION
Fresh
Length:
39ft
Volume:
Not sure, but not high volume and the shot breaks down and begins transition usually by the 8th frame of our 5 men league.
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
THS
COMMENTS
Likes:
I have only had three outings with this ball, and have thrown it a total of 5 games. I got a rare chance to practice Wednesday, and the lane man was kind enough to freshen up a pair for a group of us. I am writing this review for those who, like me, wanted a realistic comparison between the original VG and the Nano, but really could not find the info I was looking for before I punched my Nano up.
I have two Virtual Gravities, one drilled leverage, one drilled pin under, 5x5x3. I decided to drill the Nano 5 x 5 x 4, which ended up pin up, over my ring finger.
To get to the point, the Nano is 5 to 7 boards stronger than the original Virtual Gravity. It is an oiler. If your A game is moving inside and chasing the oil, the Nano will do what the Virtual Gravity struggled with---recover and reserve enough energy to kick out the ten pin from as deep as you need to play. My preference is to ball down and play straigter on a THS.
For me, this will be a condition specific ball. I can not wait to see a true sport, flat shot with volume. That is where this ball in OOB will shine.
I could adjust the surface and get good use out of this ball on our house shot. But, my two Virtual Gravities and one thousand other balls cover that pretty good. The Nano in OOB gives me the smooth and consistent virtual gravity like reaction, but is designed to be used on heavier volumes.
Dislikes:
NONE.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
I will update with pics later. Just wanted to get this up while I had time.
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Post by: TheDude on March 16, 2011, 09:33:11 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:41 ft
Volume:Medium- heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS Brunswick A22 House shot created with nearly 80 units in the heads.
COMMENTS
Likes:Love the shape this ball gives. Clean through the fronts with lot of continous backend motion. shot 2 800s and 1 300 with the ball within 12 games of getting this ball.
Dislikes:
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Post by: jheier on March 17, 2011, 08:50:39 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2.5"-3"
Starting Top Weight: 2.83 oz.
Ball Weight: 15 pounds 2.83 oz.
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 3-7/8" and 5/8" up
CG to PAP: 3.25" (?)
X Hole (if there is one): 2" from CG
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: Medium- 300 (?)
Ball Speed: 16 MPH
PAP/Track: High Track
Left Handed Bowler- Tweener
SURFACE PREP
Grit: OOB
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): 4000 grit Sanded
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40 feet
Volume: Unknown
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: Good Length- This ball easily got through the heads even later into the night. I was able to keep the ball out for all 3 games.
Back End: Very Nice! I was surprised how much energy this ball stored for the backend- Amazing! The moment the ball hit dry lane, it immediately took off towards the pocket.
Overall Hook: Very Good- This ball can cover many boards without using up all its energy. It should work well on a heavier pattern.
Midlane Read: Good- This ball reads the midlane well and without getting too 'jumpy.' It set up about 40' down the lane and just went!
Breakpoint Shape: Angular- Again Storm comes out with another heavy hitter.
COMMENTS
Likes: Another great product from Storm Bowling. With this being a solid ball I was expecting to have more of a controlled arc- but what I found was something better. A solid ball that stores energy like a pearlized version- what a great combo! This ball revs up extremely quick after finding some dry on the lanes.
Dislikes: None to report thus far...
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Post by: rob_mil26 on March 18, 2011, 10:05:07 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 42 foot
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): 2011 USBC Nationals Pattern
COMMENTS
We bowl on a modified version of the 2011 pattern, added an extra foot to the pattern to get it closer due to worn surface. Has played fairly similiar to the actual shot at Nationals for the last couple years -- with just a touch more friction than is at the tournament.
Likes:Loved my Virtual Gravity, so put a similiar layout on this ball. Pin 4.5 inches from PAP under ring, cg right of thumb, MB 3.5 from VAL. Ball starts up quick, really reads the midlanes and has strong continuation through the pins. Compared to the VG, this ball is much stronger in the mids, with better continuation which allows it to be in play longer than the VG was... very much agree with Riggs' statement in his review that it makes you want to throw it longer than you probably should.
Dislikes:
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Post by: STRMBWLRJK on March 22, 2011, 01:46:00 PM
I used an 85X70 dual angle layout with a 5 3/8 in. pin on my Virtual Gravity Nano. It reads a little bit earlier than the original Virtual Gravity for me, but it is no slouch when it comes to backend either. I can play all over the lane with it, whether it be playing straighter with a different hand position or moving in and opening up the lane. Either way, I can get a predictable and controllable reaction from it that is tough to beat on anything from house patterns to medium or longer sport patterns. The cover is also very easy to make adjustments to. I have used my Nano on multiple patterns already, such as a typical house pattern, the PBA Shark pattern, a 47 ft. flat sport pattern, and a 40 ft. flat sport pattern. My Nano gave me a strong, predictable roll on every pattern I used it on, which made it much easier to play the sport patterns and the Shark pattern. On the house shot, which was about 40 ft., it read the mid-lane well but was continuous when it made its move. Generally, I try to avoid going with something too early-rolling on house patterns because of the tendency for early-rolling balls to lose too much energy and flatten out, but that wasn’t an issue with the Nano. It still drives through the pins like it never lost much energy. Overall, I am very impressed with the Nano. It is no surprise to me that Storm has released another great piece of equipment that would be a great addition to any arsenal!
Jake Washington
Storm Amateur Staff Member
Post by: Xcessive_Evil on March 24, 2011, 10:42:35 AM
PAP: 5 3/4 right, 3/4 up
Style: Tweener
Speed: 18.5 mph
Rev Rate: 440 rpm
Layout: 35* 4 1/4" 35* with P3 hole
Forget all you have ever known about the Virtual Gravity. The Nano may come in the same color scheme and core, but the coverstock makes it feel like a completely different ball. Obviously, I compared the Nano to my Original Gravity (50* 4 7/8" 35* with P4 hole). Even with my above average speed, I found myself playing deeper from the start than usual with this ball. 32-17-6 to be exact (feet/target/breakpoint) with my normal speed and release.
I tried playing the same line with my Gravity, and swear I heard it laugh when it got to the breakpoint, not really making much of an attempt to recover downlane. However, not only moving right, but tightening my line (26-14-8) made the original read the lane properly and finish hard through the pins. Maybe the gap would have been closer if they both had the same layout, but each definitely has their time and place.
At first, I really didn't get the point of releasing the Nano, and moreso was expecting a Hybrid version of the Invasion/Anarcy. All the heresay and videos made me buy into the hype. Seeing the ball come off my hand, seeing it rev up down lane and seeing it recover has me now believing the hype. I got overall ball motion and constant solid pocket shots that I've not seen in quite sometime.
BOTY? Maybe, maybe not. However, it's a very good ball for me that will see the true heavy oil.
I stone 8s and 9s like its cool...
Post by: Tom Hess on March 25, 2011, 02:15:26 PM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length:3-4
Starting Top Weight:
Ball Weight:15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP:5"
CG to PAP: mb is 5" on pin up and 31/2" on pin down
X Hole (if there is one): none
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate:350
Ball Speed:18
PAP/Track: 5 5/8 over and 1/2 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: box
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):
LANE CONDITION
Length: Need medium to long patterns
Volume: best on higher volumes
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
BALL REACTION
Length: ok
Back End: strong
Overall Hook:
Midlane Read: The Nano reads the mid-lane very strong
Breakpoint Shape: The Nano is and early rolling ball that also has geat continuation. I would say a strong arc.
COMMENTS
Likes: I like how the Nano reads the midlane and still has more down lane continuation.
Dislikes: shorter and lighter volume patterns
I have two drilled two Nano's.
The first Nano was drilled with a the pin 5" from pap and the mb at 5" with no hole. The intent for this ball is to play straighter. The high pin gives me a quicker response to friction and then this ball rolls more forward instead of going sideways. Compared to an Invasion that I have drilled similar this Nano hooks about 3' sooner and a total of 4-5 boards more.
The second Nano I put one my favorite laouts for assymetrical balls. The pin is on my grip centerline 1" above the center of my grip. The mb is at 45 degree angle with no hole. To be able to do this with no hole I got a ball with the cg slightly left of the pin and mb. My intent with this ball was to be able to open up the lane. With the lower pin the ball is more continuous downlane. I'm able to go more left to right with this Nano. I have a Virtual Gravity drilled exactly like this Nano. They have been a good compiment to each other. When I can start with the Nano I'm able to switch to the Virtual Gravity in most cases as the Nano hooks to soon. This normally allows me stay in the same part of the lane with the same angles a little longer.
If you're looking for a ball to conquer longer and heavier patterns the Virtual Gravity Nano is the ball for you.
Tom Hess
Storm Regional Staff
Vise Staff
Etonic Staff
Edited on 3/25/2011 at 12:17 PM
Post by: tommyboy74 on March 27, 2011, 01:58:33 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 45 ft
Volume: Very Heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Kegel Route 66 on AMF SPL synthetics
COMMENTS
This is my first ball from Storm (currently use Roto Grip also) and I think they hit a home run with this ball. Tonight, I did the long night at the lanes, getting in 10 games. Knowing that this place uses Route 66 often as one of the standard patterns, it was a perfect place to try the VG Nano.
This ball is set up similar to my other Roto Grip balls, in that I usually go with label drilling. To describe the layout on this, it's similar to Storm's 4x4x2 layout except I have a 2.5 inch pin and a P1 balance hole and CG kicked out.
On this pattern, there was little room for error since there was heavy volume in the center and also heavier volume near the gutters. One of the tips from another person bowling next to me was to stay primarily between 1st and 2nd arrow since that is the only spot that seems to have the track (he was using a Track 715T). I also slowed my ball speed down a little bit to help as well (normally between 17-19mph).
Throwing the VG Nano in this area produced great results. The length was what I expected, and it read the midlane well. Once it hit the dry, it had a great continual hook and just drove through the pin deck with a lot of loud strikes...the ones we all know and love when we have a good night at the lanes. Carry is excellent, and I was sending a lot of messengers. Heavy oil was always an issue with me, and it was nice to throw a few games over 200 since I had problems with that in the past.
I also got a lot of use on this ball for the first day trying it out since there was so much volume. Out of the 10 games in 1 night, I used it for 6-1/2 to finally get the lane carried down enough to switch to my Nomad Dagger. Another person on the opposite side of me was also throwing the VG Nano with good results.
Now, this center seems to be a little unusual with the high volume of oil, even for Route 66. From the regulars that I talked with, this seemed unusual to them also. There might have been an issue with the lane machine. If there wasn't and I were to normally bowl at this center, I would probably add more surface to it. However, most places with heavy oil should not need any changes or very few.
Bottom line: the VG Nano handled the flood of oil well, and it definitely earned its place in my arsenal. Anyone looking for a good heavy oil ball should consider this.
Bottom line: the VG Nano handled the flood of oil well, and it definitely earned its place in my arsenal. Anyone looking for a good heavy oil ball should consider this.
Likes: Does a great job on heavy oil, good midlane read, excellent through the pin deck. Sends a lot of messengers with keeping the pins low, helping carry.
Dislikes: None so far. If anything, it did make a room in my house smell like Fast Orange hand cleaner.
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Update as of April 10, 2011: Bowled 4 games tonight on a flatter 43ft medium-heavy THS with AMF SPL synthetics and the Nano flat out performed really well. Learning from my first time out with the Nano, I decided to experiment by hitting the cover with 2000/4000 Abralon to change it up a little bit. For me, I think it took the ball to a whole different level by allowing me to use it a little longer (2-1/2 games). It also gave me a little more roll on the backend, with more room to play towards the outside which is what I wanted. Carry continues to be great, and I'm very happy with it. The way it's performing, it may be safe to say it's probably the best ball I have owned to date.
Edited on 4/9/2011 at 9:50 PM
Post by: GRstorm on March 29, 2011, 12:19:47 AM
Ball Speed: 16-17mph
Ball Weight: 15lbs
PAP: 5 left 7/16 up
Degrees of Tilt: 17
Layout: 5 x 3 1/4 x 4 1/4
The Virtual Gravity Nano is the stronger version of the best selling ball in the market the Virtual Gravity. I drilled it the same way as the Virtual Gravity; pin up above my ring finger, cg out, PSA out about 45 degrees, weight hole down. I wanted to see the difference between the two and the Nano hooked 4 to 5 boards more than the original VG! I was amazed how much it picked up but still had the finish in the backend like the original VG. The Nano cuts through the oil and still has motion in the back no problem. This ball is for sure going to be another hot seller! Thanks Storm for another GREAT BALL!
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Garrett Richardson
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Post by: STORM CHASER on March 29, 2011, 11:04:45 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 1.5 to 2
Starting Top Weight: 2.80 oz
Ball Weight: 15lbs 4 oz
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4
CG to PAP: 4
X Hole (if there is one): none needed
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 250-300
Ball Speed: 13 to 15
PAP/Track:
SURFACE PREP
Grit: box 4000 finish
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded):
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40
Volume: ths
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
BALL REACTION
Length:
Back End:
Overall Hook: 3 to 8 boards more
Midlane Read: strong and sooner than my Virtual Gravity
Breakpoint Shape: angular
COMMENTS
Likes: The "Nano" is the big brother of the orginal Virtual Gravity. A better and strong ball with a stronger angular motion to the pins and through the pin deck.
Dislikes:
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Post by: tommygn on March 29, 2011, 01:46:47 PM
The new Virtual Gravity Nano has taken a step forward in bowling ball cover stock technology. The Nano cover, to keep it simple, has peaks and valleys on top of peaks and valleys. This creates a ball motion like no other!
The first Nano I am reviewing has the pin over ring, and mb below the thumb, no extra hole. This gives me a 5 ¼” x 6” layout. I did not alter the surface. This Nano did not need an extra hole, only because of the top weight being only at 1.5 oz. The comparison ball will be an Invasion (same layout and box finish).
Bowling on pro-anvilane, on a house condition, the VGN was very strong in the backend of the lane. Because of the slightly lower diff. (.052 in 15 lbs) and slightly higher intermediate diff. (.020) in the VGN (compared to the Invasion (.057 diff., and .017 intermediate diff.), the VGN was a little longer, and stronger than the Invasion. The Invasion picked up about two feet earlier on the lane, and made a smoother transition to the pocket, than the Nano. The Nano is all about the mid lane read, with a very pronounced backend move, generally reserved for bowling balls with weaker covers that can store energy for the backend. I was also surprised at how well the Nano responded, or should I say didn’t respond to carry down, and kept on trucking back to the pocket. After a few games bowled, the Invasion struggled a bit to carry the 7 pin, as the oil started to carry down. The Nano had no problem making the corner, and pushing 10 back, as it didn’t read the carry down the way the Invasion did. The other advantage over the Invasion was that the Nano didn’t seem to lane shine near as quick.
The second Nano has the pin under ring, mb in the strong position (about 45 degrees from PAP). This ball has an extra hole about 2” up from my PAP because the cg was actually in line with the pin to PAP. Most all Storm asymmetrical balls coming out now have the cg placements to the left of the pin and mb. I ideally do not like putting balance holes that high for two reasons. First, it makes it easier to flare over the balance hole, and second, it decreases the flare potential of the ball. Luckily, the balance hole decreased the flare enough that the ball is not rolling over the balance hole. After changing the surface to 1000 abralon, I headed out to bowl league on this year’s USBC nationals pattern. After shooting 740 and 790 the last two weeks with the Nano, I would say that this ball has plenty of horse power and cover to tame the sport compliant USBC nationals’ pattern!
What makes the Nano so special is the way it rolls through the pin deck. My personal experience doesn’t have the Nano hooking ten boards more than the Invasion or VG; it just has it going through the pins much, much differently, and all but ignoring carry down. This ball is all about mid lane read, with a strong change of direction! If that sounds like the kind of ball motion you are looking for, don’t delay, and drill a Nano today!
Tommy Gollick
Storm Regional/Pro Shop staff
Red Crown Pro Shop Harrisburg, PA
stormbowling.com
Post by: rotomike on March 29, 2011, 07:24:15 PM
Trying to stay away from an overtly technical reviews here goes...
HOLY COW!!! I felt a bit like I was cheating. It is significantly stronger from breakpoint through the pins than the original Virtual Gravity.
For example: Wednesday night league- our pair had a two hour kids party during the early afternoon. The house re-ran the heads then a teachers league bowled. Lots and lots of plastic balls dragging oil down the lane.
I usually use a label drilled Nomad Dagger or Rising Star in this house and I have high average in the league. During practice and into the first game I fought through a good bit of carry down and my Dagger struggled to consistently make it through all of the oil that had been deposited downlane earlier in the day. Seventh frame I pull out the Nano...
WHAMMO!!! I had a ball reaction! The Nano reacted like there was no carry down at all. I had to move 5 and 3 in and threw the last four to shoot 201. The next game I started with the front 8 for 265. I started the next game split -spare 10 bagger! The pin carry was phenomenal. I was having fun watching the pins bounce around.
The specs are: pin at 4 3/4" to PAP above the ring finger and mass bias is next to the thumb hole. Weight hole is at P3.
I just returned from the USBC Open Championships and the hottest ball at the tournament was clearly the Virtual Gravity Nano.
Enough about me here is what the Nano can do for you:
The Nano will allow you to free up your swing. If you want to go deep go ahead the Nano will make it back. There is a traction additive in the cover that gives you much better performance on oily lane conditions. The Virtual Gravity was one of the first balls that gave bowlers a stronger down lane move on oily lanes. The Nano is even stronger.
If you are rev challenged the Nano will give you a strong move down lane even on regular conditions.
The coverstock can be easily manipulated. It take a polish as well as sanding and the performance will not suffer.
One final note: using the Nano I threw one of the craziest messengers : The headpin went to the side board and came back across the lane flying in it's original vertical orientation and killed the corner pin. This ball is crazy good!
Mike Sinek
Roto Grip Staff Manager
Kingdom member for life
Edited on 3/29/2011 at 7:22 PM
Post by: pepe300 on March 30, 2011, 09:37:40 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41ft
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):modified PBA Scorpion Pattern
COMMENTS
Likes:
Dislikes:
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6C7_phaTvA
Post by: StormRoto on March 30, 2011, 10:18:49 PM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 4 inches
Starting Top Weight: 3.06 oz
Ball Weight: 15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 5 inches
CG to PAP: MB at 4 inches by 2 1/2 inch pin buffer
X Hole (if there is one): none
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 380
Ball Speed: 16
PAP/Track: 4 inches up 1 1/4
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 4000
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Factory
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41
Volume:27.35 ML
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): 2011 USBC Open Championships Pattern
BALL REACTION
Length: medium length for the 4000 abralon surface.
Back End: Very good. The Nano has very good defined backend off the spot
Overall Hook: Large. The Nano can cover a lot of boards without losing its energy.
Midlane Read: Very strong midlane ball, very hard to throw threw the breakpoint.
Breakpoint Shape: Depending on drilling, the Nano has very strong arc to an angular breakpoint.
COMMENTS
Likes: If you liked the Virtual Gravity you will like the Nano as it is stronger and more continuous hook. The Nano reads the midlane very well and this ball carries real well from all entry angles.
I will have to admit in all of the several hundred bowling balls that I have drilled that I have never seen a ball
take oil off a lane any faster than the Nano. The Nano hooks more than any ball that I have thrown in the past.
On the USBC pattern the Nano allowed my play straight up the lane and then just chase it left. It was amazing that I did not lose any hitting power and or carry. The Nano just keep striking. A great ball from Storm.
Brian Watson
Storm Amateur Staff
Dislikes: The ball will need some oil up front.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Post by: ajensen on April 03, 2011, 02:54:20 PM
Drill Pattern: 45x4x45
Weight Hole: Low P2
O.O.B.F.
I origanally drilled my Nano for the route 66 pattern. Basically to match my Theory. I found that it was a good drill pattern to use for super oily lanes. I have thrown this one on house shots and with this pattern being stronger it hasnt given me the chance to throw it very long. I plan on drilling one without a hole. The Nano is strong enough that I believe for me a Nano without a hole will work great.
About three weeks ago I was asked by Mark Anderson to come work the booth at nationals for Storm and Roto Grip in Reno's National Bowling Stadium. I accepted and have worked here for the last couple of weeks and the Nano is the ball to be using at Nationals this year. What I have noticed is that drilling a Nano with pin down below or up above fingers has worked very well with no weight hole. It has been exciting to talk with everyone who's come in to the booth. There is a good amount of oil on the lanes here this year and the Nano is the ball to use. I will be drilling one without a weight hole. It really seems to be THE answer to score well at nationals.
This is the ball to have in your bag either for Nationals, Tournaments and or your home house shot.
Don't forget Tom Hess won the Masters with the Nano at the National Bowling Stadium this year. This will be the ball of the year 2011 in my opinion.
Andrew Jensen
Storm and Roto Grip Staff
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(AJ) Andrew Jensen
Roto Grip Staffer
Post by: rotofreak on April 04, 2011, 12:30:56 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:THS
Volume:HEAVY
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):
COMMENTS
Drilling:4.5"X4"X1.5" weight hole 2" down from PAP on VAL
I haven't posted a review because this ball is so strong, I have literally have never seen anything like it! Theres balls that hook.... Then theres the NANO, there is nothing like it. The recovery is phenomenal, it allows you to open the lane up when nothing else can. With my rev rate it is hard to use this thing because of the strength, but I try to use it as much as I can just because of the hitting power and carry it gives! This could be a great ball for the USBC OPEN if fit to the right speed and rev rate! If you don't have one or two of these in your bag your at a huge disadvantage to the competition!
Any questions please feel free to contact me!
Jake Bedard
Storm and Roto Grip Staff
Post by: TamerBowling on April 06, 2011, 06:41:25 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40
Volume: medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: This is a very strong ball like many others have mentioned. If you have any kind of hand, you really want to use this ball on a heavier condition. Those that are speed dominant will be able to use this successfully on medium conditions. It makes a consistently strong move on the backend on the right condition.
If you have room (and need) for a heavy oil ball and like the shape of the reaction from the original virtual gravity, this ball reaction will be recognizable. This cover just digs in quite a bit.
Dislikes: You just need to keep in mind that if
you are rev dominant or matched, you could get an inconsistent reaction
on medium or lower volumes. The reason for that is that you will try
to force it down lane to keep it from hooking early, causing erratic
ball reaction.
you are rev dominant or matched, you could get an inconsistent reaction
on medium or lower volumes. The reason for that is that you will try
to force it down lane to keep it from hooking early, causing erratic
ball reaction.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Post by: caseyccg on April 12, 2011, 08:28:06 PM
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
Post by: rohde900 on April 21, 2011, 04:55:37 PM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 1/2
Starting Top Weight: 2.83
Ball Weight: 15.4 lb
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 3 13/16
CG to PAP: 1 3/16
X Hole (if there is one): 1" away from axis (leftie)
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 575
Ball Speed:17 - 22
PAP/Track: low
SURFACE PREP
Grit: factory
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): matte (4000 ab)
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41
Volume: med - heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): house shot
BALL REACTION
Length: 45 ft
Back End: massive
Overall Hook: very strong
Midlane Read: great mid lane
Breakpoint Shape:72 degree (sharp)
COMMENTS
Likes: Everything...I love the way it opens the lanes for an average bowler, wheather on saturated lanes or bone dry and burnt...no problem with burn out...still controlable.
Dislikes: better color coordinations
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Post by: bosco_13jr on April 23, 2011, 10:46:16 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41
Volume: heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Very strong ball
Dislikes: can hook to much some time
When you could not think you could get better than the v-grav Storm makes the Nano times I would leave a flat 10 with the v-grav the nano gets it out. The ball just plain rolls great and has so much more power that its earlier model. I have 2 drilled both with a 5”in pin but one with a 50 degree MB and the second with a 90 degree MB to use after the other starts to hook to much so I don’t have to move but 1 or 2 boards the whole night.
Thomas Bosquez
Storm Southern Regional Staffer
PBA Member
Post by: Jaydubbayu on April 23, 2011, 11:35:33 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40'
Volume: Medium-heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Sick amount of hook, ALWAYS comes back off the backend. As I moved left throughout the night, my carry didn't go away. Not much else to say about this ball. It's perfect for a speed-dominant guy like me. I liked playing left of everyone else, having my own area, and I didn't have to slow my ball-speed down. This is my first Storm purchase in a few years, and I'm glad I made it!
Dislikes: Didn't have much hold, but only needed that when poor shots were made.
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Jason Winchester
Tweener from Cincy
7 300's
High Series 792
Post by: Bigmike on May 12, 2011, 10:57:13 AM
See profile for stats.
Lay Out: 4 3/4" from PAP at 50* PAP angle and 40* VAL angle. Dual angle measurement would be 60/4.75/40. The pin ended up above my ring finger but the CG was under my label,so I put no weight hole in it.
Surface: I started at box finish which is 500/4000 Abralon (abr). I used it at USBC's with that surface and then had 2000 abr put on it by hand during a lesson with Mike Jasnau. I have left it at 2000 abr.
Purpose: I wanted to drill up this up as the original was my "big hitter" when they were tighter down lane. I also did not have this type of "big dog" look in my bag right now.
Lane Condition Observations: I have thrown this on the USBC pattern mainly on two different surfaces, also on the Bowlers Journal condition, and also once or twice on our house shot. On the USBC pattern in box finish, this ball was kind of whippy in the back. I would leave some snap hook tens and nines. When Jasnau hit it with 2000, it stayed strong but the whippiness on the back stopped. I threw a 7 bagger warming up and then 6 out of 7 during the CATS part of my lesson. On the BJ shot, this ball was all back end. This was still original box finish so the 2000 might have slowed it down enough to lay off the 4 and 9 pins I had pop up to end strings of strikes. On the house shot, it is super strong and has to start inside the oil line or it just stops at the pocket and pings corners.
Lay Out: 4 3/4" from PAP at 50* PAP angle and 40* VAL angle. Dual angle measurement would be 60/4.75/40. The pin ended up above my ring finger but the CG was under my label,so I put no weight hole in it.
Surface: I started at box finish which is 500/4000 Abralon (abr). I used it at USBC's with that surface and then had 2000 abr put on it by hand during a lesson with Mike Jasnau. I have left it at 2000 abr.
Purpose: I wanted to drill up this up as the original was my "big hitter" when they were tighter down lane. I also did not have this type of "big dog" look in my bag right now.
Lane Condition Observations: I have thrown this on the USBC pattern mainly on two different surfaces, also on the Bowlers Journal condition, and also once or twice on our house shot. On the USBC pattern in box finish, this ball was kind of whippy in the back. I would leave some snap hook tens and nines. When Jasnau hit it with 2000, it stayed strong but the whippiness on the back stopped. I threw a 7 bagger warming up and then 6 out of 7 during the CATS part of my lesson. On the BJ shot, this ball was all back end. This was still original box finish so the 2000 might have slowed it down enough to lay off the 4 and 9 pins I had pop up to end strings of strikes. On the house shot, it is super strong and has to start inside the oil line or it just stops at the pocket and pings corners.
Other Ball Comparisions: I did get to throw it some side by side with my Marvel and Theory to compare on the house shot. I mistakenly left both of those home when we went to USBC's and my scores reflected that I brought the wrong pieces to USBC's this year. My Marvel is same pin distance but pin down at a 45* angle with the hole down in the P3 position with 2000abr. Theory is same pin distance at a 50* angle with a hole on the axis. Theory is smoother compared to Marvel. Marvel is much earlier. The VGN is definitely more back end than either of those. Marvel is earlier and smoother and should be the go-to ball at USBC's this year. Theory for me is more controllable and probably really good on a slicker flatter sport pattern.
Final Thoughts: The VG Nano is very much like the original: Big back-end on the slick. We used a couple of them to try to carve out a burn spot in the pattern during team event during USBC's. What I found out is that 2000abr by hand made it much more controllable in the back end and will slow it down if you can't get it to stop at the right spot in the pocket. This is still the "Big Dawg" in anybodies bag.
"Tell me Cup, how does a great ball striker like you shoot an 82? Well I lipped out this putt on 18......"
Mike Craig - Storm Products Pro-Shop staff -Columbus, OH
Post by: Knac123 on May 24, 2011, 04:25:35 PM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 2 inches
Starting Top Weight: not sure
Ball Weight: 16
DRILL PATTERN
Dont have exact distances but pin up half inch between middle and ring finger. Mass Bias is kicked to the right of the thumb about an inch and a half. An extra hole high on the verticle axis line to lower finger weight. Still ended up having about an ounce of finger weight.
BOWLER STYLE
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 450-500
Ball Speed:17-18mph
PAP/Track: high track, flare over the thumb
SURFACE PREP
Box finish
LANE CONDITION
Length:
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House shot
BALL REACTION
Length: drilled to break later and so far gets down lane before it changes direction, but only if there is enough head oil to get it there.
Back End: very strong, very strong
Overall Hook: MONSTER hook, strongest ball I have ever thrown
Midlane Read: reads lane early if not enough head oil.
Breakpoint Shape: a strong arc not the most angular break point in my bag.
COMMENTS
I won a ball in a tournament raffle and traded it for the Nano because I was looking for a strong ball for shark and other long, heavy patterns. While I have not had a chance to test it on a long pattern yet. I have bowled a dozen or so games on a house shot and have not started right of 40 with my feet with about 5 at the breakpoint. I have not experienced any burn or loss of energy either it carries whenever it gets near the head pin. This ball hooks that is what it does. Which is exactly what I was looking for, so if you are looking for a ball that is going to give you an inside line on any pattern this is it. This for most people will not be a bench mark ball but a ball needed for when they are flooded or the backends are all carry down and other balls just wiggle at the break point, this ball will react.
No dislikes as of yet, ball does exactly what I wanted it for. (thats why I havent changed the surface)
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Edited on 5/24/2011 at 2:28 PM
Post by: Rotoguy300 on May 25, 2011, 06:43:00 PM
Layout- Pin Up and right of ring finger, CG in the palm, mass bias by thumb (essentially label, but with a 4" pin).
I have taken FOR-EVER to write this review because I've been just so darn busy. Finally, I get around to it. There really isn't anything
I can say that really does this ball justice. This piece rolls amazing! Cleaner than I expected through the fronts, reads friction quickly and
changes direction pretty swiftly- but isn't overly flippy (so it is pretty controllable even though it's so strong). On the shot they use
for my scratch league it sets up perfectly on my dumps in order to still carry all 10 and pops just enough on my tugs to do the same. I averaged almost
250 in the last 5 weeks or so of my scratch league after punching one up and shot 650+ in singles at nationals with one (lets not talk about the other
events lol). Outside of the very rev dominant (who never need strong stuff anyway), this ball is pretty much a must-have (a rarity amongst high end bowling equipment).
I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who isn't going to be bowling against me.. lol
Post by: escueta on May 27, 2011, 02:41:03 AM
I used this ball at the USBC Open at Reno, NV. I bowled a 644 in doubles and a 687 in singles events. This ball knows where to find the pocket. I have also used this in regular leagues with drier condition and I still can throw it without putting too much effort.
Post by: StormN3rik on June 10, 2011, 11:56:06 AM
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3-4 Inch
Starting Top Weight: 3.00
Ball Weight: 15.2
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 4 inch
CG to PAP: 3 1/2
X Hole (if there is one): P3 hole
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 340
Ball Speed: 16 mph
PAP/Track: 4 3/4 and 1 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 4000 out of box finish
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Abralon
LANE CONDITION
Length: 43 ft
Volume: Med
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Tournament Condition
BALL REACTION
Length: 8
Back End: 8
Overall Hook:10
Midlane Read: 10
Breakpoint Shape: 9
COMMENTS
Likes: I love the way this new Nano coverstock compliments the Shape-Lock HD core. I didnt think it was possible for a ball to rev up harder and be more continuous then the original virtual gravity. This is a must have for all bowler types to compete at a high level on med-heavy oil patterns. Dont be left behind!!! Bowl Up A Storm
Dislikes: NONE
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Erik Ramos
PBA Storm Regional Staff
Post by: dmonroe814 on August 02, 2011, 08:47:01 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 42 ft
Volume: med-Heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
Edited Feb 10, 2012
Not sure what they have done to the pattern, but the people who throw a bid hook are leaving a lot of 10-pins and the people going straight up the boards are carrying everything. This change occurred around Christmas and has remained pretty much the same since then.
COMMENTS
COMMENTS
Revision: I feel like I would be remis if I did not modify my review. The first 7 games I threw with this ball, I did not break 180. Only shots that were dead flush would carry. I was ready to relagate it to the basement, but my pro-shop owner convinced me to give it a few more games before I sent it to the basement. This time, there was no one else using my line. I had some beginners, but most of the other bowlers were down and in from the outside. I bowl from 13-15 with moderate turn and speed. In short, I bowled a 260, 279, 256, 795. I didn't have to move until the end of the second game, but the moves were only small, board at a time changes. The first game was 11 strikes and a big split when I pulled the ball a board. The ball did not push as all when the ball hit the heavy oil in the middle. The other 3 non-strikes in the other two games, were 10-pins when I flattened the ball. Still not real comfortable with the ball, but I will keep using it for a while.
Edited on 8/15/2011 at 8:53 AM
Edited Feb 10, 2012 - After the Storm demo day, I polished my Nano. It became my benchmark ball and I used it almost exlusively until about Christmas. The house changed the patter (see above) and now I my Nano seems to be over/under reacting and I have a lot of trouble carrying 10-pins. It feels like they have flattened the pattern. The down and in players are carrying well and the crankers are really struggling with under/over reaction and carry. Nano mostly stays in the bag. I have had to ball down. I am now using a mid-performance ball. I have two high performace balls and they haven't gotten much use since Christmas, and they never see the light of day at tournaments.
Likes: Original: A friend gave me a new Nano for finishing the season for him, so the price was right. It has a Good Coverstock. Read the midlanes well and usually made it back to the pocket. I liked the revs I got out of it. I liked the way it turned and came back to the pocket.
Likes: Original: A friend gave me a new Nano for finishing the season for him, so the price was right. It has a Good Coverstock. Read the midlanes well and usually made it back to the pocket. I liked the revs I got out of it. I liked the way it turned and came back to the pocket.
Dislikes: Original: Sorry to rain on everybody's parade, but when the Nano got back to the pocket, it hit with all the power and carry of a 10 pound plastic ball. If the shot wasn't a dead flush hit, it just didn't carry. I am afraid this ball is not going to see much daylight. Good thing the price was right.
Edited Feb 10, 2012
After Storm demo day, I poished the Nano and got good results for about 3 months. Oil Pattern changed ar Christmas and I can no longer use the ball. I have tried different surfaces and still no luck.Edited on 8/15/2011 at 8:53 AM
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Post by: CorporalBruno on August 03, 2011, 04:16:40 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 40 Foot
Volume: Medium
Type: Flat Oil
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball recovers well and if drilled correctly is just as amazing as it's predecessor
Dislikes:
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Post by: alltenback on August 04, 2011, 03:49:24 PM
LANE CONDITION : Typical House Shot (well sort of)
Length: 39'
Volume: Flooded
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: This is a great ball for anyone that is looking to hook the ball a lot. I personally believe this ball is a little to much ball for the Typical House Shot but for people who don't put a lot of revs on the ball. You might love this ball.
This ball is drilled 4x4x2 to go long and hook late. I roll about 15mph and a tweener. 269 is my high game so far
This ball is drilled 4x4x2 to go long and hook late. I roll about 15mph and a tweener. 269 is my high game so far
Dislikes: Soaks up oil fast and needs to be professional baked
Brent
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Post by: cmsubowler on September 06, 2011, 08:47:12 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD1irkK8fEk
What can I say that isn't good about this ball?? Not much. This ball loves oil and maintains angularity no matter how far inside you need to be. It takes extremely well to surface change and is very easy to maintain coverstock strength just by following the Storm Instructions. Send the ball out and it reads the dry and maintains a strong arc back to the pocket. Tug it inside and it maintains hitting power and angularity at the breakpoint. Hit your spot dead on and just walk back to a chair and sit down cause there will not be anything left standing up.
Great for higher balls speeds and/or lower rev rates but this ball can be utilized by all types of players. Comparing to the Marvel (which I know is a different core) you can plainly how the ball continues off the drier boards to the outside yet still maintains angularity when left in the oil. The Marvel is a much smoother reaction on the back part of the lane while the Nano is a much sharper reaction.
Enjoy this one and look forward to future Coverstock performance coming out of the Storm factory. Great Job and Keep it up..... we all know you will.
Post by: Big Easy on November 10, 2011, 10:07:26 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 38
Volume: Dont know
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Well I just bowled with the new vg nano, and I have never seen a ball hook this much. Its a good ball to use to break down the oil. I bowl 3 games in a bowling league and I bowl with the c system 3.5 and I stand on the 25 board and I throw it out to the 8th board. If you ask me if you should get the vg nano i would say yes if you wont a ball that hooks more but if you dont then this is a bad ball for you
. Dislikes: NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
. Dislikes: NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: millertime0299 on December 31, 2011, 11:30:08 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41ft Synthetics
Volume: Medium Heavy-Heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Everything. Smooth. Continuous. Hits like a truck. First ball out of the bag on fresh condition. Have over 100 games and still hooks great. Only thing I've done is use Reacta Clean. Average went up 14 pins over last season (was using Pure Physics by C300). Carry is amazing. Shape Lock HD core is by far the best I've ever used or seen in a ball.
Dislikes: None.
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Arsenal:
VG Nano Solid
VG Nano Pearl
Frantic
Tropical Heat Solid
Blue Hammer (with Vibe core)
Post by: Isaac on February 26, 2012, 10:34:12 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:It goes decently long , but has a quick smooth turn into the pocket.
Volume:Medium oil
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS(39')
COMMENTS
Likes: I'm not much of a scientist but the pin is about an inch to the right of the ring finger(right handed). When ever I come out of the ball clean, I have a predictable reaction.
Dislikes: I don't put a lot of revs on it so I don't experience the huge hook everyone else talks about. Also, I sometimes have problems with the ball finishing through the pocket. The way I throw it, the bal sometimes dies out by the time it hits the deck.
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Post by: Big Kahuna on March 10, 2012, 12:52:36 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 38 ft
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball has become my BENCHMARK ball. Shot my best 3 game series so far with an 848 score including a 300 game.
Dislikes: none
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Big Kahuna
Post by: UF bowling on May 19, 2012, 10:38:11 AM
Ian Wells
Post by: UF bowling on May 22, 2012, 10:43:41 AM
What surprised me the most about the Nano is that although it is an aggressive ball, I have never found it to be uncontrollable or unpredictable. I think another one of its strong points is that it is very versatile for both tournament bowlers and league bowlers. I have had success playing straighter lines on sport shots as well as inside lines on broken down house shots. The Nano will still provide a consistently strong roll and hitting power on the backend.
To conclude, the Nano is a great ball for those of us who might need a little help on fresh shots. My only word of caution would be for league bowlers who like to play outside because the Nano, like many aggressive balls, will roll out if it hits the dry parts of the lane too early. I have found the Nano to be a versatile ball that can perform well on both sport shots and house shots, as long as you play the right part of the lane. The Nano has earned its spot in my arsenal and is a great choice for the first ball you pull out of your bag.
Julie Wright
Post by: mrdk on December 01, 2012, 01:05:20 PM
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