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.

Hammer Arctic Vibe       @15lbs 2.510 .042    HK22
WWRD 05/16/2024    Alternate Cores 12-13lbs & 10-11lbs Volume- Light to Medium
Core- Vibe         Coverstock- HK22 CT Max Hybrid (NEW)
Another Vibe? Yes! What makes this one different is not only the HK22 base, but it is the first Hybrid Vibe offered in the States. With the CT Max Hybrid package, the Arctic Vibe will traction earlier than the Ocean Vibe and give more overall hook than the Radioactive Vibe. One of FTF’s favorite balls is the Hammer Scorpion Low Flare. But even that ball can start up too early with enough friction. The Arctic Vibe would be a perfect step down. The striking 2 color look of this ball is sure to get noticed. This is another ball that will outperform its price point.
Box Surface- 500/1000/1500 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound   Color- Snow/Purple
Recommended Cleaner: Power House Ball Cleaner      www.HammerBowling.com

https://hammerbowling.com/collections/mide-performance/products/arctic-vibe

Ebonite Fireball Purple/Gold   @15lbs 2.519 .039   DynamiCore/HK22
WWRD 05/16/2024          10-16 lbs   Alternate Cores 11-12 lbs & 10-11lbs   
Volume- Light to Medium   Core- Fireball   Coverstock- HK22 GB11.2 Pearl (NEW)

Ebonite introduced the Fireball core on 9/21/2023 and those who purchased one found a motion that wasn’t in the line at the time. The new Ebonite Fireball has the same core. There is a different additive package and that’s the GB11.2 Pearl which gives an earlier but same motion than the original. If you have the GB4 Hybrid and it gets too strong due to friction, the Ebonite Fireball Purple/Gold would be a nice transition ball. The proven DynamiCore adds more value to this fantastically priced ball. Bowlers who use lower weights will enjoy the Ebonite Fireball Purple/Gold.
Box Surface- 500/1000/1500 Siaair/Crown Factory Compound    Color- Purple/Gold
Recommended Cleaner: Power House Ball Cleaner      www.Ebonite.com

https://ebonite.com/collections/new-balls/products/fireball-purple-gold