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Parallax Effect
« on: March 04, 2021, 10:58:18 AM »
Every aspect of the Storm Parallax Effect supports the dynamic performance of this high-performance bowling ball. This ball introduces the Pearl version of the TractionX7 coverstock. The TractionX7 combines all of the best features found in Storm's seven most popular coverstocks to date. This coverstock offers durability, backend, slower oil absorption as well as versatility. This dynamic core surrounds the Aeroflo Core. This core features an ellipsed hole that is filled with lighter core material which creates a higher RG than usually found in asymmetric bowling balls. A flip block at the bottom of the core creates a high total differential. This ball offers a little more length, backend, and entry angle than its predecessor but a little less mid-lane reaction when on heavy oil.

Color: Tangerine/Midnight/Turquoise
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: TractionX7 Pearl Reactive
Core: Aeroflo (Asymmetric) (14-16#)
Finish: 1500-grit Polished
RG: 2.52 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.054 (15# ball)
** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
Fragrance: Orange Coffee Cake

 

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Parallax Effect Review
« Reply #31 on: May 09, 2021, 09:07:54 AM »
Ball Specs:
Storm Parallax Effect
Pearl Reactive
1500 Grit Polished
Aeroflo Asymmetric Core
Layout 50 x 5 x 40

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed at cameras 15.5

Review:
The Storm Parallax Effect is on the high end hook scale for a pearl ball. The Parallax Effect is very different from the original Parallax. The Effect is much cleaner through the front of the lane with much more back end. Sometimes my original would roll a bit too early but the Effect solves this issue while providing me with more angle and hit. I have seen more hook with the latest shiny balls from the Storm brands and surface adjustments are easier and provide a wider range of adjustments than before. The new Utah cover stocks have been exceptional.  I have used the Parallax Effect on a wide variety of conditions and found I can use it with success.  This Ball in my opinion does not need strong layouts to react strong. I have had better luck drilling my balls as well as my customer’s balls weaker and let the cover and core do the work. My Parallax Effect is the strongest shiny ball I have in my bag currently. When I need a hard hitting big hooking polished ball but with more angle than the trend or Axiom Pearl this is now my go to ball.

Summary:
The Parallax Effect gives a cleaner and more angular move than the original.
The Parallax Effwct rolls well on a variety of patterns.
This ball has a lot of hook for a shiny ball.

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Re: Parallax Effect
« Reply #32 on: May 16, 2021, 07:51:20 PM »
Layout: 50 x 4 3/4 x 40

The first Parallax ended being a weird one for me – it was a touch too early and smooth for the house conditions that I normally bowl on. The Effect certainly fixed any issues I had with the first rendition, as it is much stronger in the back part of the lane. The Parallax Effect does still have a decent bit of midlane traction, but the energy it saves for the backend is impressive. It fills an important spot in the Storm lineup, also – not as early as the Proton Physix or Incite, but more midlane and more overall motion than the Trend, Phaze III, or Axiom Pearl. This ball is a great fit on a medium to medium heavy house shot.

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Re: Parallax Effect Ball Review
« Reply #33 on: May 24, 2021, 11:28:56 AM »
Ball Specs:  15lbs
Cover:  Traction X7 pearl reaction
Core:  Aeroflo Core
RG: 2.50   Diff:  .052   PSA:  .020

Bowler Specs:
Speed:  15.5 mph
Rev Rate:  300+
Layout: 30 X 4 ½ X 30 Dual angle

Video ball comparison:  https://youtu.be/SvV_jn-rWXU


I’ve had the opportunity to throw the original Parallax and the Parallax Effect. With the original it was to be similar and replace the Physix in the line. After rolling it for a few weeks I could see that it was earlier than the Physix and slower off the dry. The Parallax needed a lot of downlane friction for me to get it to the pocket consistently. Because I have a lower rev rate I like to see a dramatic increase in downlane motion to be comfortable. After seeing a teammate roll the Parallax Effect during league I noticed that this ball was early but quicker off the spot than the original. So I decided to give it a whirl. I am glad that I did.

This ball for me fits below the RST X-1 and Axiom Pearl but is overall stronger than the Nuclear Cell. The pearl cover/ core combination, for me, is not as strong (earlier) as the Axiom Pearl but is sharper off the dry. Some pearl covers for me have to be adjusted with a 2000 abralon pad to eliminate the over/under downlane reaction but with the Parallax Effect the strong core and cover there was not a lot of over/under with the out of box finish. If the Parallax Effect is overall too strong as the lanes dry out I can go right to the Nuclear Cell and a complimentary ball reaction.

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Parallax Effect
« Reply #34 on: June 04, 2021, 01:45:20 AM »
Introducing the brand newest addition to the Premier line the Storm Parallax Effect! This ball features the Traction X7 Pearl Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the the Aeroflo Core which is previously seen in the original Parallax!

This is a motion I have been looking for, for a long time now. It goes a bit longer for me and is more angular on the back end. My first time throwing this ball out of the box I proceeded to throw 23 of 24 strikes the first two games (264-300-208)(772) and, shooting 300 the 2nd game with it. This ball is a must in your bag and it doesn't disappoint and, definitely made its place into my bag the very first time I threw it.

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Re: Parallax Effect
« Reply #35 on: June 23, 2021, 08:20:25 AM »
Parallax Effect:  Premier Series
Coverstock: TractionX7 Pearl • Finish: 1500-Grit Polished
Core:  Aeroflo Asymmetric
RG: 2.52 (15lb) • Differential: 0.054 (15lb) • Int. Diff: 0.019 (15lb)
Tester Axis Tilt = 12° • Testers Rev Rate = 325
Tester PAP = 5 1/8 R, 1/2 D • Tester Axis Tilt = 12° •Testers Rev Rate = 325
Layout =4 x 4 x 1.5
Test Pattern = 42’ THS • Modified, Kegel Stone Street

The Storm Parallax Effect is a sensitive, finely tuned bowling ball. With its unique Aeroflo core combined with the Traction7 Pearl coverstock the Parallax Effect can bring a new aspect to your game. Let’s take a closer look at how it might fit into a higher speed/lower rev player’s hand on a THS.

I drilled into the Aeroflo Core looking for a consistent midlane read and a sharp turn off the pattern. From the first shot, this core reacted pleasantly stronger than expected. Early on, I had to move inside (looking 12-14) to give this core the space and time it needed to make its move. I liked how this core rev’d up moderately for my style and, being a higher speed/lower rev player, the Aeroflo Core provided a smooth and convincing look in the mid-lane. Because of its stable and balanced mid-lane attributes, this core retains a good amount of energy off the pattern and has a tenacious roll through the pins. This core is the better of two worlds, continuous and relentless!

The TractionX7 Pearl cover is very strong for a pearl and it excelled for me as the night went on. All night it cleared the heads well and I especially liked how the TractionX7 handled the transition. This cover gripped strongly without being overbearing through the wet/dry conditions and allowed me to use the friction down lane to my advantage. For my higher speed and lower rev game, the 1500 grit polished finish worked quite well overall, but when I lightly scuffed the shiny surface with 4000 grit the TractionX7 really came alive for me. I saw that crisp, clean motion I have come to count on.

In closing, the Storm Parallax Effect is a great combination of core and cover and has its place in the Storm Premier line. This strong and effective ball will score quite well for the more advanced player who rolls on multiple THS’s and challenge/sport conditions. The Parallax Effect is clearly a “top shelf” ball with a well-defined performance. Talk to your local pro-shop operator about where it belongs in your arsenal today!

Rick Klimowicz
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Re: Parallax Effect
« Reply #36 on: June 25, 2021, 08:28:21 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple Patterns, Sport and Recreational


COMMENTS

The Storm Parallax Effect core yields a higher RG than what you typically see with asymmetrical bowling balls. This Aeroflo Core combined with a pretty versatile TractionX7 coverstock results in a quite unique motion that is a bit different for a strong asymmetric bowling ball.

I used a simple pin up layout on my Parallax Effect: 60 x 5 x 30. After throwing this ball on several different lane patterns, I can tell that this ball is quite angular down the lane, which is somewhat unusual to see from a strong asymmetrical bowling ball. The coverstock on the Parallax Effect seems to be very clean as I had no problem getting this ball through the oil pattern even on older lane surfaces. For slicker/newer lane surfaces, I felt that the Parallax Effect was a little to clean – even after putting a little bit more surface on the bowling ball.

I can see myself using the Parallax Effect on some longer patterns where I would need some help from the bowling ball down the lane. This bowling ball also allows for more open launch angles as it has so much backend motion, which may be useful for some medium oil patterns where steeper launch angles are required.

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Re: Parallax Effect
« Reply #37 on: July 01, 2021, 05:07:56 PM »
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The Storm Parallax Effect is a ball that gives me controlled angle like the original Parallax did. Very easy through the fronts and a nice finish on the backend. I drilled mine 5x3.5x4 which puts the pin down.  To me its not as strong as other recent releases such as the Axiom Pearl . But compared to my original Parallax it does move more off the spot when it hits the dry obviously due to the Traction X7 Pearl Reactive Coverstock.  This ball does reads the midlane a little later than my Phaze 3 and finishes with more angle. My PAP is 5-1/8 and 1/8 up. Usually around 15-16mph, I’d probably be classified between and tweener and cranker.

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Storm Parallax Effect
« Reply #38 on: July 06, 2021, 09:45:26 PM »
The new Premier Storm ball is the Parallax Effect.  This is the pearl version of the original Parallax.  I found the original Parallax to be very smooth ball reaction.
I've notice in the past with the Storm Pearl covers to me that they seem stronger than the solids and hybird covers.  So the Parallax Effect is a stronger ball overall with the pearl cover.  I drilled mine 5 x 4 x 3 which puts the pin in my middle finger.
I see an earlier midlane roll out of the effect but with a little stronger backend motion.
Reminds me a lot of the Storm Intense Fire.  Very controllable motion but can handle more oil than the original.  Ive seen bowlers change the surface on the effect and the ball motion is stronger overall.  I think it depends a lot on rev rate and speed, but the effect is a very good addition to our Premier line.

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 RPM - 400
 Speed - 16-17
 Tilt 17

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Re: Parallax Effect
« Reply #39 on: July 07, 2021, 01:13:35 PM »
Storm Parallax Effect

Core: Aeroflo

Cover: TractionX7 Pearl

For me, a nice upgrade from the original Parallax. I found the Parallax to be very sensitive to any change (oil pattern, volume, my speed) , which made it a ball I rarely used. I am a 210ish league bowler...I need all the help I can get:)

The Parallax Effect gave me a lot more versatility. I can use it on medium to heavy oil and the ball seems to read a bit better and give me more miss room than my Parallax.

I did take the factory polish off of the Parallax Effect. I took the cover to 4000 sanded. At this cover the ball seems to look best on a heavier oil volume.

This one will be best for your lower rev bowler looking for a stronger benchmark pearl or as a nice heavy oil addition to a higher rev bowler's tournament bag.

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Re: Parallax Effect
« Reply #40 on: July 08, 2021, 12:20:58 PM »
The Parallax Effect is the second ball released in the premier line of balls from Storm that features the innovative weight block called Areoflow core. The numbers in 15lb Effects are 2.52 Rg, 0.054 diff., and 0.019 intermediate diff. The cover on the Parallax Effect is called Traction X7, and is a pearl. The color combination is tangerine, midnight and turquoise. 

I drilled the Effect with the same layout as I had on my Parallax, 4.5 X 3 X 4. I liked the Parallax on the right conditions. The Parallax created good traction in the midlane, and then had a nice move to the pocket, but wasn’t uncontrollable. What I see out of the Effect is that it still has that strong midlane read, and has a much more defined move off the spot, with traction through the backends and through the pins. The Parallax didn’t respond as hard to friction as does this new Effect through the backend of the lane. I like the Effect on longer patterns, when I’m trying to trap the pocket. I have been able to use the Effect on house conditions, if I keep the ball in the puddle and my angles straighter to stay away from the dry outside. On blended patterns, the Effect has great recovery on shots outside of target. I have also found the Parallax Effect to be easier to get through the front of the lane on Pro-Anvilane, than it is on AMF HPL, or SPL lane surfaces.

The Parallax Effect is a polished pearl that, for me, reads the front of the lane more like a ball with surface, but still has good response to friction downlane. Bowlers looking for a ball that responds to friction, and has a defined move towards the pins, the Parallax Effect is the ball for you. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Storm Parallax Effect. Now go bowl up a Storm!

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Re: Parallax Effect
« Reply #41 on: July 09, 2021, 04:36:19 PM »
LANE CONDITION



Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

In all honesty I like the original Parallax up until it got over 30 games on it and then I struggled with it quite a bit. I was only able to use it very seldom on specific conditions. Knowing this I decided to let the Effect rack up some games before making this review. I had quite the opposite reaction to this ball than the OG Parallax. I wasn’t so sure about it in the beginning but after about 8-10 games it really started to “take shape” pun totally intended. It reads the mid-lane much better than the OG Parallax. I have mostly used the Effect on a house shot but I believe it is going to have a spot in my tournament bag next to my Zen.  I bowl on a heavier volume house shot pattern so I believe it has given me a good idea of what it will do on sport shots.


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