LANE CONDITION

Length:Earl Anthony 43'

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COMMENTS

Likes:Black Widow 3.0 is the latest greatest release in the Black Widow line and does not disappoint!  This piece is very predictable with a smooth but strong motion downlane and through the deck.  She will easily be your first pick out of your bag for medium to heavier oil patterns.  It made it’s debut on the Earl Anthony pattern this past weekend which was very challenging.  On the fresh, I was able to roll it to my target revved up but not throw it at it which would be peril.  The response and hitting power just proves why the Black Widow line is and always has been a cut above.  The black and orange coloration is turning heads in every bowling center and pro shop.  Don’t miss out on getting yours today!!



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     The new Roto Grip HP4 ball is Attention Star which comes with the Momentus AV core with A.I. technology wrapped in the eTrax Plus pearl reactive coverstock. I drilled mine 4.25 x 4 x 2. Pin up.  Personally the Reacta Gloss just doesn't match up with my ball roll. So I used 1000 pad to take it off then added Storm step 2.  To be totally honest it took me a while to figure out the Attention Star. It is a unique motion for me. It is very very clean through the fronts even with such a big asymmetrical core.  I have used the Star on our modified house patterns, 44ft and 46ft. I ended up taking a light 2000 Abralon pad to the surface to help the reaction. That helped get it started up a little earlier which blended out the pattern real well.  I have also used the Star on Kegel  sport patterns, even on the shorter lengths 39 and 40 ft. The big core takes over and gets real forward but continuous through the pins.  Very impressive on how versatile and how the Attention Star goes through the pins.
Great looking ball also for shelf appeal!  Great Addition to RG Line!

Brian Watson
Pro Shop Staff

Emerson Lanes Parkersburg WV
23 year old Pro Anvilane Synthetics
PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4
MPH - 16-17
RPM  - 400
Tilt - 17

 

The Hy-Road series continues with The Road and all new AI technology. The Road is designed for benchmark predictability and is high RG and medium diff.
I tested the Road on a fresh THS and the results were very promising. I was able to play up the lane and keep my angles tight. The Road didn't overreact to the friction and saw the oil enough to read it correctly without losing energy. As I began migrating left, The Road continued to drive through the pins without laboring.
I intend on using The Road on a variety of conditions and situations from fresh to transition. For those who see earlier hooking lane surfaces The Road will be an excellent option to start with. The Road will, also, be a great step down off the bigger and lower RG balls.

Storm The Road - Thunder Line
Coverstock: ReX Hybrid - Reacta Gloss
Core: Inverted Fe² A.I.
RG: 2.55   Differential: .045 (15 lbs)
Fragrance: Fruit Pop
Layout: 5 ¼  x 5 ¾ x 3
PAP: 6" Right, 1 3/8" Up
Axis Tilt: 16°
Rotation: 51°
Rev Rate: 450-500
Speed: 17-18 mph
Location: Vista Lanes - Yorkville, NY
Pattern: 2023 USBC Jr. Gold
Lane Surface: HPL

The Road is the newest release in the Thunder Line and it takes the success of the Hy-Road to the next level. It was designed to be versatile, predictable, and help bowlers of all styles conquer a variety of medium volume lane patterns. The Road features the ReX Hybrid coverstock with the proven Inverted Fe² weight block enhanced with A.I. core technology. The hybrid cover is clean through the fronts and helps save up plenty of energy to create a strong continuous backend reaction. The Road gave me a good look sliding on 22, looking 12 at the arrows with my breakpoint around 7. As I moved left and slowed down, it looked even better. When compared to the VEBO, The Road is about 5 boards weaker and picks up sooner. The Road may not be the first ball out of my bag for league or tournaments, but I can see it coming into play once stronger balls struggle to take out the corner pins. Stop by your local Storm VIP pro shop to check it out! Available on April 19th.


Dave Jecko
Storm Amateur Staff Member
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maximumpotentialbowlerssho7625

Dual Angle Layout: 55 x 4 1/2 x 25
Storm Vector Layout: 4 ½ x 4 ½ x 1 5/8

This ball is GOOD!!! Based on the numbers I was expecting something similar to the IQ Ruby, but the REX cover is much stronger.  The ball gives me good length, solid midland reaction, and a strong backend.  The REX cover is quickly becoming my favorite cover stock from Storm.  The Lightning Blackout seems to be a bit earlier and stronger than The Road, so it gives me a great 1-2 punch on house shots.