Introducing the Storm The Road bowling ball, a groundbreaking fusion of legendary performance and cutting-edge innovation. For years, the Hy-Road has reigned supreme as the pinnacle choice for bowlers, earning its place as the most esteemed ball in Storm's storied history. But now, a new era dawns. At the heart of this revolutionary ball lies the Inverted Fe² A.I. Core, a marvel of design meticulously crafted to elevate your game to unparalleled heights. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a rising star, this core is engineered to outperform, enhancing your ability to execute every shot with precision and power. Versatile and adaptable, the Hy-Road continues its legacy as one of the most trusted benchmark balls of all time, effortlessly navigating a myriad of styles and oil patterns with ease. But it doesn't stop there. With the most significant advancement in outer core technology in Storm's 30-year history, expect nothing short of revolutionary performance. Boasting a medium-high RG and differential infusion, the Storm The Road delivers a smooth, predictable shape at the end of the lane, setting a new standard for consistency and reliability. And with A.I. Core technology now available across all weights, every bowler can experience the benefits of amplified inertia, regardless of their chosen weight. Prepare to storm the lanes like never before with the Storm The Road bowling ball – where benchmark reliability meets groundbreaking innovation.

Color: Midnight/Carmine
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: ReX Hybrid Reactive
Core: Inverted Fe² A.I. Core (14#-16#)
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Differential: 0.045 (15# ball)
RG: 2.55 (15# ball)
Flare Potential: Medium-High
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy to Medium Heavy Oil
Fragrance: Fruit Pop

HAND: LEFT (ONE HANDED)

PAP: 4 3/8 OVER / 1/16 UP

BALL SPEED: 16MPH 

REV RATE: 420

AXIS TILT: 20

AXIS ROTATION: 50 

LAYOUT: 60X4.5X40

The Road is an updated version of the Hy-Road with some new technology and a newer cover stock. The Inverted Fe2 core now features A.I. technology which helps pin carry, and it features the ReX cover stock which is a stronger cover than R2S. For me the ball is a little earlier versus the original Hy-Road due to the new cover paired up with A.I. This ball can come out a little earlier than the original one which is more useful for me since the left doesn’t get nearly as much traffic as the right side does. Typically, I take the Reacta Gloss off the ball but for this ball I kept it on so I can use this on the house shot more as some of the other stronger balls are too strong for me on the house patterns. If you’re looking for a ball on drier lanes that has a little more punch than the original Hy-Road look no further than The Road.

Layout: 45 x 4 5/8 x 30

The Road surprised me with how controllable it is; it is rare to find a clean, responsive ball that is also controllable, but The Road nails it.  It is clean through the fronts but has enough midlane to not be too sensitive to oil, then has a strong sweeping backend reaction.  The Road is easily smoother than balls such as the HyRoad Pearl or the IQ Tour Ruby, but it does not have as much overall much such as the Summit Peak or TNT Infused.  This ball is at home on medium to medium-light oil conditions, as it does not have enough cover texture for heavier oil patterns.

Mike LeViner