Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- Weight Block: Modified Inverted Fe2 Technology
- Ball Color: Black/Ultramarine Blue All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 1500-grit Polish
- Ball Fragrance: Boysenberry
- RG Differential: .058 (Medium-High) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
- RG Average: 2.52 (Medium-Low) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
- Flare Potential: 5"-6" (Medium-High)
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Heavy to Medium Heavy Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: The HY-ROADâ„¢ is the latest release in the Thunderâ„¢ Series of balls. HY-ROADâ„¢ is the perfect complement to the 2007 solid ball of the year the T-ROADâ„¢ Solid. The combination between core and cover gives pro shop operators the widest range of drilling layouts. The continuous motion of the HY-ROADâ„¢ creates a consistent reaction for many styles of bowlers a great bench mark ball.
Coverstock: R2S Hybrid Cover - The highly aggressive R2S™ hybrid is designed for heavy to medium-heavy oil, hybrid has two different blends of resin, ½ solid, ½ pearl (smoother break point than pearl coverstocks and reacts evenly on fresh and carry-down), easy to adjust by using either Abralon® or Scotch-Brite® pads, holds its shape longer, hybrid cover is easily maintained, enhanced durability, and develops friction by foot print and surface contact.
Core: Modified Inverted Fe2 Technology - Helps lower the balls RG, creates a heavy powerful roll, increases ball’s flare potential, bench mark core, fits many styles and releases, proven history of performance
Post by: Nevellekirby on October 29, 2008, 08:09:04 PM
70 degree with 50 degree MB
5 inch pin over the middle finger
Slight gloss over surface with 4000 abralon
This bowling ball has a very clean move through the front part of the lane, and as everyone that watched the World Championship, it has a nice move off the spot that would allow a person to not worry about the over-reaction from the dry.
I have thrown this ball on Anvilane, Guardian, and decent wood surface and have gotten the same clean reaction through the heads. On Anvilane, I had to square up a bit, but when this ball got to the dry, it made the move and drove so smooth through the pins. On Guardian and Wood, I had to go more left to right with moves in as the night went on, but the moves wasnt hops arrows, it was basic 2 and 2 moves, with the occasions angle of the shoulders to open up the lane.
One of the encouraging things about this ball, and Im not sure if it has to do with the Hy-brid cover, from which I wasnt a fan of in the Secret Agent (despite having my highest set ever with it, 877), is the way that the ball keeps the pin low to the floor. The mix that this ball gets is very nice, especially for higher rev players, from which I wouldnt consider myself one of. Despite that, it still hits very nice.
Bowlers on regular house conditions will like this ball, because it wont over-read the dry, and depending on the rev rate with need to make adjustments accordingly to match-up. Tournament players will love the easy move this ball makes through the front part of the lane, which is essential on most tournament patterns.
Any other questions, I can be reached at nevelle.kirby@glcbowling.com
Nevelle Kirby
GLC Bowling
Storm Test Staffer
Post by: olererack on November 02, 2008, 07:23:08 AM
The latest release in the Thunder Series of balls.
HY-ROAD is the perfect complement to the 2007 solid ball of the year the T-ROAD combination between core and cover gives pro shop operators the widest range of drilling layouts.(User Friendly)
The continuous motion of the HY-ROAD creates a consistent reaction for many ball reaction by bowlers
Coverstock:
R2S Hybrid Cover - The highly aggressive R2S hybrid is designed for heavy to medium-heavy oil, hybrid has two different blends of resin, ½ solid, ½ pearl (smoother break point than pearl Coverstock and reacts evenly on fresh and carry-down), easy to adjust is user friendly by using either Abralon® or Scotch-Brite pads,
Hybrid cover stock is easy to maintained,
Enhanced durability, makes for a friction foot print and surface contact.
HY-Road is designed for medium oil,
Core:
Modified Inverted Fe2 Technology
Helps lower the balls RG, creates a heavy powerful roll, increases ball’s flare potential, As I said before the Hy-Road fits many styles and releases, proven history of performance
As Norm Duke showed on the PBA tour ( Using a Hy-Road)
Winning the World Championship
The performance of great bowler
.Added with Hy-Road ball reaction and powerful impact.
Reaction:
I received one to day for testing
It’s a Monster on Halloween in blends in.
Meaning it look like the T-Road Pearl added with a blend of T-Road solid added with the Fired Up.
An 3 In One combination
Smoother thru the break point than T-Road pearl coverstocks and reacts more evenly on fresh and carry-down), then the T-Road Solid
More kick then the Fired-Up
Easier to adjust then all three,
With the best reaction of them all ,
Clean reaction through the heads,.
Worry free with over-reaction from the dry.
The Hy-Road keeps the pin low on the Pin Decks
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Post by: strikealot on November 06, 2008, 10:39:30 PM
2.32 top
3-4 pin
initial review...
i left the ball with oob surface. drilled it 4 x 3(cg) with 2 pin buffer, pin is up and to slightly right of ring finger..
conditions used THS(drier side of THS)
the hyroad was to strong to use the first game. i tried getting lined up with it in practice and it was to early at this point. i tried 15 to 7 and moved 20 to 10, i could get to the pocket but it was burning up to early..i put it up till the 5th frame of 2nd game..at this point i got a good look 20-10, the ball was smooth and jerking or quiting. i had some carrydown, tug would hold and miss right would still recover at hit...i had to chase oil last game but carry remained great..i go 236 and 264 last 2 games with hyroad..i would compare this ball with my cell pearl which is drill 5x3(mb) with 2.5 pin buffer with pin up...the hyroad looks to be able to handle oil a tad better but it is hybrid so that is to be expected..overall im very pleased with the hyroad, i can see using this ball on med to med heavy or slightly longer patterns..i will update after more games...
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Post by: stormlefty837 on November 07, 2008, 10:23:00 PM
The layout I put on the HY-ROAD was a 4X4 pattern with a height hole 1" short of the PAP. With box finish
I am left-handed and have a lot of hand and ball speed.
Thursday night I was able to use the HY-ROAD all night I started playing straight up 5, and as the night went on I was albe to keep the same breakpoint but just keep moving my feet board by board in.
The reaction I got was extremely nice! The ball was very clean through the heads and with a smooth move through the mid-lane, and a nice strong arc through the back-end.
One thing in particular I did like about this ball is when it hits, it keeps the pins low.
The HY-ROAD is a very clean reacting ball, and has a smooth roll.
It does excatly what STORM says it does. Has the reaction of a T-ROAD pearl (clean in the front part of the lane) and a T-ROAD solid (strong arc on the back-ends).
Storm Staffer
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Post by: Storm Nation on November 11, 2008, 03:34:23 PM
It was exactly what I hoped for. It reminds me alot of the Paradigm in that it doesn't over-hook off the dry and it keeps the pins low to the deck. It sounds cliche, but it does exactly what the testing said it should. It will be a benchmark ball for alot of styles. It gives you great midlane control with a strong motion through the pin deck.
Storm On!!!!!!!!
Dan
Post by: oldschoollefty on November 12, 2008, 12:16:51 PM
Drilled mine 4x5 with the pin above/left of the ring finger, CG just left of grip center.
On Cheetah, laid down on HPS surface, this ball absolutely screamed off the dry, stronger than either Rapid Fire, stronger than Gravity Shift, stronger than a Domination. Obviously, on this pattern, lots of pearl shells were in use.
I was amazed that this ball flared so much, almost 6" which is a bunch given my hand challenged state. . About halfway into the block, I went to tamer stuff and managed to steal a check.
On the house china last night, the first thing I noticed was I was 4-5 boards right of where I usually start at Allen Bowl (worn wood surface) and even then, this ball started up in the mids and gave me a huge, continuous movement to the pocket. So continuous, I left four SMASH ten pins (remember, I'm a lefty) and still shot 298/793.
This is a monster ball at this price point and acts so much stronger than it's T-Road Solid/T-Road Pearl core would suggest. I strongly recommend the Hy-Road to anyone looking to add some muscle to their arsenal at a reasonable cost.
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Post by: easy_wheel on November 13, 2008, 04:58:56 PM
pin left of and below middle finger
CG 1/2" right and 1/2" below center of grip
love the motion, but a little too much ball for the THS down here in sunny FL. never had a T Road or the pearl, but have seen them go down the lanes a lot. it gets through the heads pretty good (just like every ball with the "S" lable). i do like how it does keep the pins lower to the deck. send it right and it will come back, but not so strong that it burns up energy.
have not had the chance to toss it down a harder shot just yet... will post thoughts on that another day.
Sleeper
Post by: bdfbadboy on November 13, 2008, 07:00:59 PM
i drilled this ball 60dg 5"x40dg knocked surface down to 4000 abralon, no weight hole... this ball is exactly what storm wanted it to be. it can handle a decent amount of oil, and is very smooth and sharp of the point. used it on a "house shot" and shot 256 1st game out of the box, when backends opened up, was a perfect transition to my favorite ball (rapid fire pearl). then threw ball on tournament shot, pretty dry between track areas and oily outside, the ball rollled great, had miss and recovery area to the oil and smooth enough to get down the lane in the dry.
great ball for someone looking to open up the lane and get great consistancy and strong continuous motion off the spot.
any questions about ANY bowling balls in the lehigh valley, stop in at GEBHARDTS and speek to myself (Brent), Ed, or Bob in the ball department.
Post by: iwonn92 on November 18, 2008, 12:00:41 PM
Once again Storm has hit a home run with this ball congrats, I am looking forward to thowing the Virtual Gravity which seams to be on TV every week.
One last note my layout for the Hy-road was as follows 4x3 pin under ring x hole down.
All The Best
Eric Forkel
Storm Products
Post by: tommygn on November 18, 2008, 03:08:23 PM
One thing about my release and ball roll, is that every hybrid ball that I drill has a tendance to not do what it is advertised to do. Examples, the Hot Rod hybrid for me hooked all over the lane, and this ball was for drier conditions. The Sure fire for me was a "TON" stronger than the Spitfire, and this ball was supposed to give me more control on more oil. The Secret Agent for me went longer than all the other Agents, with a very smooth backend (it ended up being my benchmark ball). All of those bowling balls were great balls for me (I drilled 2 hybrids, 2 surefires, and 4 secrets), just not what I expected based on advertisements.
With that said, I drilled the Hy-road with no expectations as to ball roll or characteristics. What I ended up with is a ball that is "AS ADVERTISED"!!! The Hy-Road glides through the front of the lane like the pearl, reads the midlane like the solid, and then finishes very strong like the pearl. This a very unique reaction on the left side of the lane, as we do not have as much breakdown in the fronts, or as much carrydown in the backends. This ball will see the lanes when I need to go straighter up the boards, on flatter patterns. I have used it in a few different houses, as well as with a few different surface adjustments, and have found that this ball is the strongest of the T-Road line. This ball will be the first ball out of the bag when the scores are very low, and keeping the ball in play is a priority. The easy length through the fronts is a bit much for most house conditions in my area (most of the centers use a ton of oil in the middle with bone dry outsides). I use lower RG balls to get into a roll and stay in the oil, and away from the screaming outsides.
The Hy-Road will be in my bag at tournaments. This will be my go to ball when the lanes play a little flat, and there isn't alot of hold. I also see this ball as being a great wood lane ball, as it will clear old wood heads easier than a solid, but not skate through the middle of the lane the way a pearl may on fresh oil.
Please note, I use 15lbs, so those who throw 16lbs may see different results, as 16 has a lower RG, and higher diff. than 15lbs in the T-Road line.
15lbs.= 2.57 RG, .046 diff.
16lbs.= 2.52 RG, .058 diff.
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Storm Regional/Pro Shop staff
Red Crown Pro Shop Harrisburg, PA
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Post by: batbowler on November 19, 2008, 11:16:54 AM
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Post by: JZook on November 23, 2008, 11:39:28 PM
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Post by: yeehayashi on December 01, 2008, 10:51:55 AM
I tried this ball last night on fresh THS shot and played the 2nd arrow and saw perfect length up to the breakpoint and then a strong arc with continuous drive through the pin deck. I shot 224, 246, 256 with the ball in OOB surface. This is an excellent benchmark ball which I'm really going to enjoy having in the arsenal. I can see why the guys out on tour are so high on the HyRoad and why it will be a good match for all styles of bowlers. Highly recommend you try this one out.
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Spence Hayashi
Post by: Mr Straight Ball on December 03, 2008, 12:38:45 PM
Layout: 5x4x2 (1/2 finger, 1/2 side) hole 4 1/2 across
Style: 18.6 mph – plenty of those RPM things
Surface: Took the factory shine off with Bowling Concepts Clean N Dull and then hit it with Track Clean ‘N Sheen (it’s still shiny)
WARNING: This ball is the truth!
I have been awaiting for the second coming of a ball similar to the Hot Rod Hybrid and it has arrived! What makes this ball special is how smooth it glides through the fronts, yet it does not skate through the midlane in search of the backend. This ball is a great blend of the solid and pearl version as it does not need a ton of oil to scoot and it does not make the hockey stick motion down the lane.
The first week I had the ball, it did not have the hole since my driller and I were rushing to make league. I liked the reaction but it was erratic, turns out it had 7/8 finger and 15/16 side. WHOA! By adding the weight hole, the ball became a lot more stable and now does not flare the whole ball in all direction. SHEW! Now what I have is a ball that reads the mids yet does not go sideways down the lane…PERFECT!!! Normally I am greeting my friend “Mr. Solid 9â€, so far, the ball enters the pocket and keeps the pins down and going backwards! The carry has been tremendous with this ball the three outings I have used it. In 9 games, I have seen 9 or 10 strikes on the board multiple times.
So far, this nugget has seen a 44 foot house shot (house does not strip on our league night, mucho carry down) and a house running a 44ft well-maintained top hat that has plenty of friction out. This ball is proving it’s not afraid of a little oil or a little friction.
Take the "Hy-Road" and get your butt to the pro shop to get one!!!
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Post by: STORM CHASER on December 03, 2008, 05:21:44 PM
This ball is a great addition to the T – Road Line and a perfect placement between the solid and Pearl.
I used a 4 x 3 drilling with the pin slightly above the ring finger. This has given me a clean reactive through the midlane, but it doesn’t overact on the dry.
In the past I have never really done well with the Hy-bird covers. The Sure –Fire was the first that yelled some success.
Using the box finish and the above drilling gave a strong reaction to play near the gutter or inside depending on the condition and surface.
Another top of the line piece of equipment by “The Bowlers’ Company†“Stormâ€.
Mark Weiss
Storm Staffer
Post by: StormN3rik on December 22, 2008, 10:05:46 PM
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Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on January 08, 2009, 02:29:30 AM
First a little about me:
Lefty, Stroker, 15-16 mph, medium revs, high tracker, throw 16's, last years book average 228.
I had this ball drilled with the pin below the ring finger, and the cg kicked out to the left, with a small holes a couple inches below my axis.
The reasoning for doing so was to get the Hy-Road to start up a little bit earlier and be a little more smooth through out the lane, rather than a hard snapping back end.
FIRST LANE CONDITION: Old Wood House, 39-40' of Medium Oil, A Pretty Standard House Shot, w/out the super puddle in the middle. A pretty easy shot.
After throwing the Hy-Road for a few shots, I was getting irritated because it wasn't reacting, and if I did hit the pocket it was deflecting like nothing I had ever seen. I moved inside a few boards and played more of a slow swing shot, and it started to come to life.
I was suprised at how smooth the ball was on the back ends considering it's polished finish. The hit was average for a brand new ball, but the reaction impressed me the most. I figured once I got used to the ball I would see some fine results.
SECOND LANE CONDITION: Same House, Tournament Shot, 39-40' Heavily Oiled, not much room for error.
I bowled in a team tournament that had us bowling 6 games one day and coming back for another 5 the following day. The alley oiled heavily to ensure there would be oil left for all 6 games on the first day of the tournament.
In practice I did not like my look with the Hy-Road, so I went with the Black Widow Solid instead. After struggling through games 1-3, I made a switch to the Hy-Road, and went more direct up the boards. It turned out to be a good move. I put up scores of 207-266-223 and won the 5th high game, and got 2nd place in King of the Hill.
The ball again moved through the front part of the lane with ease, and made a nice controlled move to the pocket. The carry was again very nice.
THIRD LANE CONDITION: Same house, tournament shot, 39-40' of lighter oil, lanes were hooking a lot more.
This was day two of the tournament, and we had to bowl another 5 games. The lanes were hooking a lot more than the day before, so I started with the Hy-Road. The ball was getting down the lane okay, but turning really hard on the back. I have to move pretty deep inside, and wasn't having much luck. I put up a horrible score in game 1, after leaving 4 weak 7's and missing 3 of them. Just one of those games.
In game two I decided to stick with the Hy-Road because my Black Widow was checking up way too early and I needed the polished cover of the HR to help get the ball down the lane. Now I don't know if it was the change of lanes or what, but the ball was now pushing, turning hard, and carrying. More snappy than the day before due to the lighter oil and fresher back ends. I shot 243 after throwing the front 6.
As we moved further down to the high end of the house, the lanes tightened up again and I had to migrate left and go straighter. The ball did everything it did the day before and then some.
I ended the day with 243, 235, 245, 267. Won more money and now this ball has paid for itself.
FOURTH LANE CONDITION: Same House, Light Oil League Shot, With FLYING Back ends. They had just redone the lanes the day before, and wow it was sick!
The Hy-Road was flying. Every ball was flying. As soon as it got about 5 feet past the arrows it started to turn. I had to stick with the HR though, because the BW didn't stand a chance. I would definitely not recommend this ball for a sick shot like that. Way too much hook and way too early. Had to grind out a 183, 197 the first two, before trying something new. Stand middle, throw left, hard, spin it, do whatever I could to stay on the left side of the head pin. Shot 222 the final game to salvage what could have been a horrible night.
SURFACE CHANGE
After throwing the Hy-Road on a few different shots, and feeling more comfortable with it, but still not 100% I decided to take off the polish. I used a scotch brite pad and lightly scuffed the surface until it was dull. I then took it to my pro shop and had it taken to 4000 grit abralon.
LANE CONDITION: Synthetics, 39' House Shot, Not a lot of friction on the outsides. A little tougher, but not hard.
I threw the Hy-Road a few times in practice and thought I had a better look with my Black Widow, so I decided to start with that. The Widow gave me no recovery to the left, and was coming in light on most shots. After the 9th frame sitting at 183, I decided to pull out the HR at 4000 grit abralon.
The shot at this house with my type of hand was straight up the 8-10 board as leaking shots left made it hard to recover. I threw 3 in the 10th with the Hy-Road and decided to stick with it the rest of the night.
Comparing the Hy-Road to the Black Widow both at 4000 grit, the Hy-Road gave me more recovery, and finished better than the BW. The hit was more solid, and overall the reaction was better.
REVIEWERS NOTE: The BW is 3 years old and has well over 500 games on it, with one resurface coming last year around January. It also has the MB in a weak position for smoothing out tougher shots.
What I saw was great push down the lane, with a very nice strong arc back to the pocket. Carrying power again, very nice. It seems the more I have thrown this ball the better it carries. I believe it's because I am throwing it much better now that I trust the reaction more.
2nd game 237. 3rd game XX9/XXXXXX9/X-258 Two 7 pins. The 7 pin in the 10th cost me over $200. The 7 pin in the 3rd could have gone either way, but as most bowlers know (or at least remember) is that it rarely ever goes your way.
I haven't put up any huge numbers (267-708) with it yet, but I really like what I see so far. The best part is that any money I happen to win with it now is all bonus as the ball has already paid for itself.
I'm not a huge Storm fan, as most of the time I don't match up well with their equipment, but this ball is definitely a winner in my book. I give it a 9.5/10, and will change it to 10/10 if I can shoot 300/800
I tried to be as thorough as possible in my review, so I apologize in advance for the long read and any figjamming that may have occured.
If anyone has any questions about this ball, or any others I have reviewed, please do not hesitate to PM me.
As always, good luck, and good bowling...oh yea, Bowl Up A Storm!
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Post by: actsbowler21 on January 15, 2009, 10:03:59 AM
15 lbs 4 oz
Top Weight: 2.88 oz
Pin: 2.5 - 3
Environment: Pro-Anvilane Surface with a 36 ft house pattern
The layout I used on Hy-Road was a 4 x 3 pin under ring finger layout. No x-hole (yet). Post drilling weigh-out gave me 7/8th of side weight and 3/8th of thumb weight. Left the ball at OOB finish.
Results: AMAZING!! This ball is the Real thing!
I can't wait to, well, hit the road with the Hy-Road. It's way to early to tell how much I am going to love this ball, but if first impressions are key, then this ball is my new best friend during competition.
For me, the Hy-Road gives me a wide range looks on the lane that I haven't had for a few months. I started off playing my normal 20 (arrows) to 8 (breakpoint 37 feet) and the response off the dry was very controllable. After collecting the data on that, I purposely missed inside and outside of my breakpoint for several shots. While I still paid the penalty for the missed shots, the penalty was not the worse, and at times it didn't look like I missed with the way the ball hit the pocket.
Later on I move to a fresh pair to do some comparisons. But first I want to play a lot straighter than on the previous pair. I moved out to the 5 board and tried my hand in playing 5 to 3, a line very much outside of my comfort zone. Once again, I was amazed at the reaction and hitting power. Usually I have a hard time keeping a ball online long enough when I play straight as I get a lot of bounce off friction too early. The Hy-Road cleared the front of the lane with ease and when it hit friction, it was incredibly smooth, when I was expecting a real angular jump off the spot.
Needless to say, I was more than impressed with this ball. I can't wait to put some mileage on it and get some games on tournament patterns with it. I will post on that in the coming days.
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Post by: Rohde800 on January 22, 2009, 02:47:29 PM
I am very happy I drilled this way. The HY road gets throught the heads clean and has a very strong arc on the ball. It is so easy to read on the lanes and it is also very predictable when the ball is going to make the turn. The oil patteren I used it on is 39 feet and buffed to 41 feet. When the lanes start breaking down this is the ball you should go to. It will open up the lane for you. If you do not have the HY Road you will be left behind.
Billy
Storm The bowlers Company
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Post by: Higgy on January 24, 2009, 11:52:32 AM
Post by: LM1 on February 09, 2009, 08:21:33 AM
Ball Weight: 15lbs. 3ozs.
Top Weight: 3.22ozs.
Finish: OOB
Inserts: Vise Thumb: Vise IT
Pin: 2.5-3
Bowler Specs.
Right Handed
Cranker
PAP: 5 1/4 over 1' up
I picked up the new Hy-Road from my pro shop about a month ago. Drilled it with the pin above and a little right of ring finger. Put the CG straight down from the pin. I wanted length with a strong arc and continuation through the pins. That's just what I got with this drilling. I tested the ball on two different patterns- the THS and Cheetah. On the THS I played 15 out to 7 and the ball came back hard every time. As the lanes broke down I made small moves left, making sure to keep my ball speed up. The Hy-Road faces up to the pocket so nice that the pins don't have a chance. My high series so far is 759 with a 290 game on the THS. The second pattern- the Cheetah, the Hy-Road is pure money on this shot. I played 8 out to 1 and this ball was pocket hunting every shot. Once again as the lanes broke down, I would keep moving left, keeping ball speed up and hitting my break point. My high series on thr cheetah 768 and I've had two high games of 289 with this ball. The Hy-Road is a very readable ball and that makes adjustments easy on the lanes. This ball rolls like a pearl thruogh the heads and then like a solid through the mid lanes and then back to a pearl at the pins.If you love the T-Road family, you need to add this ball to your bag. The Hy-Road will put a smile on your face, just ask the guys & gals from storm nation on the PBA tour.
My Arsenal-
Hy-Road
T-Road Pearl
T-Road Solid
Gravity Shift
Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire Pearl
Spit Fire
Special Agent
Cell
Cell Pearl-2
Twisted Fury
Twisted Fury Solid
Ultra Zone
Storm Ice- Spare Ball
Bowl Up A Storm
Post by: redsox758 on February 09, 2009, 07:08:21 PM
With the out of box surface, this ball devastates the pocket. It gets far enough down lane and just snaps toward the pocket. Be careful though, if you can't play up the back of the ball (or have too much side roll), or the lanes have broken down too much, put it away because it absolutely takes off.
Overall a really good ball especially when used on the right conditions.
Post by: greenefam on February 10, 2009, 01:10:18 PM
me - slow to medium speed tweener. PAP 4 3/4" right 1/4" up
ball - 15+ lb approx. 3" pin, layout 4 1/2 x 4, finish 4000 abralon
To be honest I originally got this ball with my Virtual just to try it out. I had no real expectations since I never really matched up well with the T-Road Pearl. After a few weeks the HY-Road quickly became one of my favorite balls due to it's versatility. Only real heavy / long oil or very dry stops this ball. I would describe this ball's motion as strong arc, but for a ball with that description the Hy-Road gets through the heads with ease.
The condition that this ball thrives on is anything from a short to medium pattern (35-40 ft) where the shot has been worn it a bit, but not burnt. I have been using the HY-Road as a more angular ball after either my T-Road Solid or Attitude Shift no longer can get the best angle of entry to the pocket. Medium oil volume is the Hy-Road's best bet, but it'll work fine on med-heavy or med-light as well.
As far as PBA patterns are concerned the HY-Road matches best for me on Viper, and it is a good later shift ball for Chameleon as well. I prefer rollier balls for Cheetah but I have seen some who like to bank it a bit on Cheetah succeed with the HY-Road as well.
Post by: solid 10 on February 16, 2009, 06:33:13 PM
Post by: Bob Hanson on February 19, 2009, 10:16:32 PM
I think this ball and layout might be great for me on the Nationals pattern next month.
Post by: footerson on February 21, 2009, 06:21:55 PM
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Age:17
Avg:220
High Score:300(3)
High Series:766
arsenal:virtual gravity, hy-road, rapid fire, spare ball
400 revs: 18 mhp
power stroker
gotta hate the 9 pin
Post by: OnlyStorm on February 21, 2009, 10:57:54 PM
I am a 220 average bowler. I drilled my Hy-Road 4x4.
This ball gets good length but does not over react off the dry. It has a nice controllable ARC to the pocket.
The Hy-Road hits like a truck and it has now become my new FAVORITE ball! Nice job Storm. This ball is the best ever!!!!!!!
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER GIVEN A REVIEW! THIS BALL DESERVES IT!!!
Post by: bowlerfromwyo on February 22, 2009, 05:46:04 PM
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This ball has pretty much become my goto ball anywhere I bowl. Ive used it only on synthetic surfaces and as some of the other reviews you have read, this ball does not disappoint. The balls cover is still in factory finish so it still does get down the lane very well considering the way its drilled. The backend motion is continuous but controlled. I do know that this ball takes very well to cover adjustments and the motion you desire can be found by doing that. I think Storm has a real winner in the Hyroad and can be a compliment to anyones game regardless of revrate or speed.
Thanks Storm for another great release.
Post by: wyoming14 on February 24, 2009, 04:00:25 PM
Post by: unotko on February 24, 2009, 11:06:38 PM
Picture of Drilling: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fs99.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl308%2Funobowler01%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DPicture008.jpg&h=e8321c951dd2df664d18fd5008ce90ce
Post by: NjrMav88 on February 24, 2009, 11:07:55 PM
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Post by: Mavbowler01 on February 24, 2009, 11:16:26 PM
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Post by: Mav_Senior87 on February 24, 2009, 11:34:10 PM
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4" x 3"
Talk about hooking off the spot. This ball is definitely one of my favorites. My Hy-Road recovers in the mid-lane better than any ball in my back while still retaining a strong back-end reaction. In league play it generates a strong reaction and creates room by itself. Creating angle is the name of the game with the Hy-Road. Typically you won’t find this ball being played directly as it has a heavy reaction.
When it comes to carry this ball hits so hard that if you’re on target you don’t have to worry about the corners. This ball is definitely good in medium to heavy oil conditions.
I suggest this ball for players who have issues getting their equipment to read the lane consistently while still being powerful.
Post by: TSynowicki on February 24, 2009, 11:45:12 PM
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Post by: tagjlm16 on February 24, 2009, 11:51:10 PM
My Hy-road is laid out 4x3 with the pin under my middle finger and a 7/8 inch x-hole on my VAL below my PAP.
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Post by: ModernBowlingSolutions on March 10, 2009, 11:33:54 AM
(SURFACE) I have it at 1000 Abralon with polish
(CONDITIONS) This Review is on our THS and some shorter sport patterns.
Kind of generic with the layout i know but i wanted to test this balls cover more than anything. I'm getting about 4" track flare on our THS so the core isn't working to hard but the cover brought this ball back from the weeds everytime. I really liked the shot shape cause i like to bend it a little and i could definitely do just that. I bowled 1 full set with it and usually i cant throw balls this long and stong in the fresh but the HY-ROAD gives me confidence that its not gonna squirt through or stop short of the breakpoint. For the whole set i moved a total of about 8 left on the approach and 3 left at the arrows with the same breakpoint ALL NIGHT LONG!! That excites me cause i can't usually stay in the same place down there for more than a game or so. Finished the set with 289 - 778. (OVERALL on THS) I think that if you can find a layout that will get you through the front part of the lane without restricting this ball's flare potential , I think you will be a big fan of this ball on any upcoming house patterns.
I have the ball at 1000 with polish because i wanted to get rid of that "Hey, im turning on my left blinker!" motion and it did the job. Now i can get a slightly less drastic change of direction on most of the shorter PBA patterns ie Viper-Cheeta-Chameleon, and a couple of Kegel patterns thats were 36 to 38 feet and pretty flat all around.
(OVERVIEW) All in all i can see this ball in the hands of a variety of players . High speed low rev players will have some trouble unless you have some built in friction but other than that i see this release being a hit for a while to come.
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Post by: suns22 on March 19, 2009, 10:25:27 PM
Average: 194
Layout: 5 1/2 x 3 layout
Surface: 1500 Polish (Box)
Lane: Synthetic THS
My intention of this ball was to get a strong arcing motion out of the ball. I ended up with one of the best balls Storm ever made. This is a great mid-priced ball. The ball has great hooking motion and is very predictable. I found that this is a great ball to use after my Storm Gravity Shift burns up the front part of the lane. Overall I can not be happier with the Storm Hy-road.
If you have any questions you can e-mail me at: suns22@yahoo.com
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Post by: OnTheFly on April 01, 2009, 04:02:25 AM
#1 Hy-Road was drilled with a 5 inch pin to PAP below fingers, cg 5 inches from PAP stacked, no hole. Surface is 1000 abralon with polish. This is by far my most versatile piece of equipment in my bag. Storm hit the nail on the head with this ball. I can use this Hy-Road on just about any pattern except the most dry. This drill as of lately is been my go to drill for predictability and a strong read on the lanes. With this drill and cover I can play up the lane, and also hook it without hesitation.
#2 Hy-Road is drilled with a 5 and 3/8 Pin to PAP, cg is 5 inches from PAP, no hole. Surface is also 1000 abralon with polish. This drill and surface prep was intended for when the lanes call for me to close down my angles, play up the lane, and or play deep when the lanes really break down. This ball really shines on PBA Viper and Cheetah when I need to stay to the outside part of the lane and play straighter angles, and also stay in the track on broken down house patterns.
Like I said earlier Storm hit the nail on the head with this ball. In my opinion this is the best all around ball to date. You can use it shined up on drier lanes, or put surface on it to use on oil. This ball still corners really well with a little surface. This is a Bench mark ball. It compliments every ball in my bag. If I had to bowl with just one ball and one ball only, it would be a Hy-Road.
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Post by: serious loft on April 21, 2009, 02:14:45 PM
Post by: jeffs1 on April 21, 2009, 05:45:35 PM
with the pin up both of them roll awesome when on the fresh
on the cheetha pattern lower pin smooth out the backends very easy
to read the higher pin is awesome when i need to move
in and get it around the corner .no one should leave home without one.
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Post by: K2PBA12x on May 07, 2009, 09:02:16 PM
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The first THS had a fairly large volume of oil and allowed me to play a nice 15 to 10 bump shot. This ball is extremely smooth through the breakpoint with great continuation. It gives me a nice cushion area allowing me to miss a couple boards in either direction with hold or recovery.
The 2nd house leaves the outsides as close to completely bare as possible with some volume from 15 to 25. Here, I am able to play it right through the middle of the lane and have it hold if it stays in the oil and not overreact when it grabs the dry. I was able to just roll this ball and let it do the rest without having to give it any additional lift.
Overall, I am a fan of this ball and will most likely add some more Storm equipment to my arsenal as time goes on. Also, thank you Storm for making a great product that helped me roll my 1st 300 game.
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Post by: justinmill14 on May 10, 2009, 10:04:16 AM
Post by: BuddiesProShopcom-Chris on May 21, 2009, 02:09:33 PM
Lane Condition: House shot medium to heavy oil. Also the Cheetah pattern was used (you can check the video link below).
What type of hook? Very strong mid lane hook. This ball worked great on the Cheetah pattern. Great overall ball for multiple lane conditions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM7Q4XxhfxA
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Post by: Mr Straight Ball on May 25, 2009, 11:00:43 PM
As stated in my 2D review, this ball can provide you the angle down the lane to alter your carry.
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Post by: Bigmike on June 04, 2009, 03:10:15 PM
Lay Out: 4.5" from PAP at 45* PAP angle and 35* VAL angle. The pin ended up above and slightly right of my ring finger. I put a 7/8" - 2" deep weight hole on my VAL.
Surface: I used it box, then 2000abr by hand, then 4000abr by hand.
Purpose: To give myself a ball for medium to shorter distance patterns that read earlier in the midlane (41-39 ft) and house conditions that are starting to open up to the right slightly.
Initial Observations: I have thrown this on our house shot on Pro Anvillane and also on a tournament shot that was the US Open pattern on guardian/wood. On the house shots, the ball let me get right of the puddle in the middle more. I was able to keep on the edge of the friction and migrate left when needed. The minute I pinged a 10 pin, I just moved 2/1 or 3/2 left depending on how weak it hit the pocket. On the US Open pattern, this layout/surface let me get inside of the track and stay away from the OB outside of 7. I was also able tomove somewhat deeper with the ball until it started to lose energy and I had to go with something that reacted more downlane.
Final thoughts: With this layout, I get a controlled reaction in the mid lane than some om stronger,earlier "oilers". I may be able to shine this for dryer or shorter patterns where I want to take a more inside out approach to playing the lanes.
Additional Thoughts: To me this ball just keeps getting better and better no matter how I tweak the lay outs or surface. This is a really good ball if you need a piece that will ignore the fronts and pick up midlane/backend depending on layout and surface prep. This really is a work horse ball with a lot of versatility.
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Post by: vegan300 on July 06, 2009, 12:37:17 AM
But then I threw it in league and the reaction was perfect. Has more than enough backend and an awesome midlane reaction, and very forgiving of missed shots. This ball fits so many different lane conditions it would take me an hour to list. Very versatile ball.
This ball is so strong "through the pin deck" resulting in amazing pin carry.
Drill one up you will be satisfied.
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Post by: leogone on September 20, 2009, 03:29:38 AM
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Post by: I Flush 8s on October 12, 2009, 11:47:02 PM
when i first got this ball it was totally un useable. it would skid the breakpoint because the polish on it was so high gloss..
now i have taken the surface on both hyroads i own down to 4000 and boy have these balls been number one in my arsenal..
ball 1 pin up over my bridge which is approximately 5 and a half from my pap
this ball goes very long and just rolls off the spot not a very big motion in the back very usuable during shots when u dont need so muich ball and just gettign to the pocket is not the hardest thing in the world
ball 2 is pin under my bridge about 5 inches away from pap
once again since the pin is further away from my pap this ball doesnt have the most flare potential but it is more then enough to get this ball going.
i use this ball as my benchmark ball for mostly every shot i throw on cause this ball just hits the pins harder then anything ive ever thrown. the pin low gets the ball rolling sooner then the pin up obviously but the far pin distance evens out the back end capabilities which lets me control the reaction of the ball with my hand
i love these balls both compliment each other very very well and has won me more then my money back for these gems i have 1 more of these in storage for a jic tourny ball or incase something happens to these other ones
i recomend this ball to any one who wants a even arcing ball with exceptional hit the only caution i throw out about this ball is it is bery tempermental in its out of box finish everyone should throw it a couple times and find a good surface that works for them and they willl not be sorry
Post by: GodzillA on October 13, 2009, 03:46:52 PM
At first I couldn't really throw the ball, because it was either too strong for the short, or would read too early on a house shot. On sport, I could use it more on the Shark, or anything long or with a lot of volume. I found a lot of success on patterns like these. I was able to use it with success on the Shark, Scorpion, US Open, and longer Kegel patterns. I used it in a college tournament this past weekend and was able to get inside with it, and found some good scores there. It also created a little bit of miss room to the left because of the stronger layout. This is a ball that everyone should have in their arsenal.
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Post by: RyanCooper on October 26, 2009, 06:03:07 PM
The Hy-Road is a great ball and its one of my favorites. It goes long and has strong back end.
I got it about 2 weeks ago and it provided me much success i know this ball is going to be a keeper.
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Post by: prfectThru12 on October 27, 2009, 02:00:17 PM
Post by: CHawk15 on October 30, 2009, 03:40:10 PM
Pin to CG Distance - 3"
Topweight - 2.8 oz
Layout:
What I like to call the "hand friendly" layout, pin about 4" from the PAP with the MB under the thumb. Small weighthole on the PAP to take out a little side weight.
Reaction:
Versatile depending on hand position. More up the back provides a earlier and smoother reaction and more on the side is a longer, stronger reaction.
Comments:
I have to admit, I'm a huge fan of hybrid coverstocks. Two of my favorite balls were the Epic Saga and Silver Streak SE from Roto Grip. I shot a 300 with the Silver Streak SE and a 298 with the Epic Saga. I also have good experience with this core due to the fact that I had some success with the T-Road Pearl. I decided to drill a Hy-Road with the same layout as my T-Road Pearl looking for a benchmark ball that I can use on almost anything. This ball did not disappoint, it reads the midlane more like the T-Road Solid and the look on the backend is more like the T-Road Pearl. Compared to the T-Road Pearl, it reads the lane sooner and is a liitle smoother off the dry. It's extremely versatile, and I've used it anywhere from 1st arrow to nearly 4th arrow without any loss in carry. The ball hits very well and keeps the pins lower, rather than sending them flying like my VG does.
While the ball is versatile and can be used to play further inside, this ball is at it's best when I'm playing outside angles. A great deal of that has to do with the layout and the fact that outside lines are my A game. I shot a 268 with it on the Cheetah pattern in my PBA league a couple of weeks ago. I've used this ball on the Viper, Cheetah, Scorpion and one of the Kegel Patterns. For me with this layout, this ball works the best on the shorter fresh patterns and on the longer patterns once they've broken down a little bit. If I wanted to use it on the fresh on some of the longer patterns, I probably would have to take the surface down to 2000 or 4000 without polish.
In my honest opinion, this ball is "the" benchmark ball right now in the Storm lineup. This ball can be used by any style of bowler, from a down and in stroker looking for more length and backend than a solid, but earlier read than a pearl to a boomer looking for a little more control downlane. I'm thinking about drilling a second one with a length layout to complement the first. This ball is a great "step down" ball from the Virtual Gravity as well. If you don't have a Hy-Road yet, go get one or prepare to get beat by someone who does.
Post by: titletowncards on November 16, 2009, 10:31:46 AM
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For the THS, this is the best ball I've thrown from Storm. It does exactly what they claim it's supposed to do, keep the pins low. With that, you get better overall carry. The Hybrid coverstock is great, you get the mid-lane along with a consistent backend reaction. It hits like no other Storm ball I've ever owned, rolls easy, and takes coverstock adjustments well. If you want a benchmark ball, this is the one.
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Post by: Kendo on December 04, 2009, 06:52:00 PM
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Post by: tonykcgee on March 05, 2011, 04:29:03 AM
Post by: Pozz on March 20, 2011, 10:48:23 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:
Volume: Heavy in middle
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): modified THS
COMMENTS
Likes: This ball drillled pin under bridge reads the midlane well with a very strong arc on the back. Pin carry is excellent. This ball can be thrown on many different conditions with excellent results. One of the most versatile balls I have ever thrown. Such a good ball, that I am considering buying a couple more and hanging on to them.
Dislikes: None at all.
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Post by: MichStBwlr2009 on March 23, 2011, 09:52:18 AM
Layout: 4.5'' from PAP (puts pin over ring)
Surface: 2000 abralon
Strengths: left of 2nd arrow
Weaknesses: outside angles, better options with other pieces
Used Successfully: on Sport/PBA patterns which have transitioned, house shots
Not Useful: on patterns which require play outside of 10
The Hyroad was touted by most as a perfect benchmark ball, but I have to disagree. There is no doubt the ball serves its purpose well, but I think it has too much length and backend motion to be considered a benchmark piece. Maybe with a pin down layout and a hole this could fit into that category. For me, the Hyroad fits between the Reign and Spitfire in the lengthwise/downlane motion window. The Reign (box finish) is longer and even more angular, while the Spitfire (at 2000) is earlier and smoother overall. All three show about the same overall hook potential, give or take a couple boards on different patterns. I tend to go to the Hyroad when I need to open the lane up, but also want to be sure the ball reads the mids, as the Reign sometimes fails to read in carrydown. On house shots this ball is a monster, as it reads hard enough off the spot to carry, but also is controllable enough to avoid over/under reactions. The surface is also very tuneable, and reads linearly with appropiate changes in grit. More surface equals an earlier and smoother move, while less surface equals length and pop at the breakpoint. I believe one could have an arsenal of just Hyroads and get by on most patterns, except maybe Shark. The core lets this ball float through the front very well, even with light surface prep.
Dave Lughermo
Michigan State University Bowling Alumni
Edited on 3/23/2011 at 7:57 AM
Post by: UF bowling on April 12, 2011, 04:13:11 PM
I'm a left-handed 12-14 mph bowler with low-med revs. When I first got the Hy-Road I used it for everything as it was for the most part the only reactive ball I had at the time. Recently, I purchased a Marvel and an Anarchy to use as my morning equipment, made to go on oilier lanes and more reaction on the back-end, respectively. I decided to get my Hy-Road resurfaced and redrilled at the same time and have found the perfect place for it in my equipment.
I call my Hy-Road my "everything ball". It is and will always be my favorite. With its hybrid coverstock it's versatile on many different conditions and easily controllable. I can make it go long or hook early. This is the ball I go to when the lanes are starting to break down and I can't get a good feel for adjustments. This is your go-to ball for just about anything and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something predictable and an easy fit into anyone's
arsenal.
I call my Hy-Road my "everything ball". It is and will always be my favorite. With its hybrid coverstock it's versatile on many different conditions and easily controllable. I can make it go long or hook early. This is the ball I go to when the lanes are starting to break down and I can't get a good feel for adjustments. This is your go-to ball for just about anything and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something predictable and an easy fit into anyone's
arsenal.
Melanie Gonzalez
Post by: Rotoguy300 on July 18, 2011, 05:15:32 PM
Layout- Pin under ring, cg shifted positive, medium width/depth hole down by the thumb.
Lets face it, I am a staff member who never had drilled one, so I just had to. I was pleased with the way the ball rolled- it actually cornered more than I had anticipated considering the Hybrid cover and reputation this ball has for being smooth and controllable. All that really means to me is that I’m more apt to use this ball from the track in and not from the track out when playing the lanes. I love the way the ball looks and smells (I like the fruity scents better than the aromatherapy scents for sure), it just feels….. Familiar. That’s a good thing for bowling, because it makes you more comfortable and relaxed. I was stoked to see that this ball is going to remain in the line this year- it is still prolly my best selling mid-range ball.
Post by: shakenbake on February 17, 2012, 03:14:51 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:38 ft.
Volume:Heavy THS / Flat Tournament
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS / Flat Tournament
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COMMENTS
Likes:Readability, personality towards hand release, overall blue collar workhorse, old reliable when all else fails. I've bowled since I was 5, 30 now, I've shot good games with my share of equipment over those years, and the Hyroad is a ball that if not kept on the market or remade, will go down as one of the biggest overall legends within the bowling community for generations to come.
Dislikes: Theres no plans for a remake yet (even though it is just now being discontinued)
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Post by: Xfactormaster13 on February 19, 2012, 08:42:39 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 39'
Volume: N/A
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Very clean through the heads, with a smooth glide in the midlane, and a strong snappy backend reaction. Works very well on medium oil and overall a dependable house shot ball.
Dislikes: None except for the fact that if tends to be a little squirty, but that has rarely happened with me lately.
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Post by: tommyboy74 on July 28, 2012, 10:22:00 PM
Length: 39 ft AMF HPL
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Modified THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Clean up front, predictable midlane, strong carry power
Dislikes: Can be a little speed sensitive
I ended up picking up a used Hy-Road recently from one of our forum members as I was looking for an option to go between my 919C and Vital Energy. Since a 4x4x2 layout usually works great for what I like, I decided to go with that and just modified it slightly to work with the symmetrical core.
The first place I threw this was at my usual house where I have all of my stuff drilled. On this day, there was a lighter house shot than normal due to a kids tournament that was coming in later during the day. It was a 39 ft modified THS compared to the usual 43 ft that I'm used to. The Hy-Road on this condition proved to be very clean through the front, and gave me a predictable midlane which is always good. It's strength is on the backend where I got the predictable angular motion that I wanted with very little deflection. I wasn't missing the pocket- lowest game of the day was a 170 and that's because of botching a few spares in that game. But then, I went back-to-back 214 games and then in my last game, went open/spare/spare 9 in a row to finish with a 269.
The modified THS had a good amount of dry area to work with. Because of this, I started throwing from 14 to 4 and the Hy-Road had no problems on that line. As the day went on, I just made a simple 2 and 1 move inside two more times to where I ended up at 18 to 6. That move let me shoot for the 269 in the last game.
Now, I did want to mention that I found the Hy-Road to be a little speed sensitive. In my game, if I were to get a little too quick with it (throwing around 21-22mph instead of 19-20mph), the ball will tend to miss the breakpoint and skid too long. If I let up on the speed (throwing around 18mph instead of 19-20mph), the ball will bite the mids a little early. However, when I kept my speed where I needed it to be, there were absolutely no problems whatsoever.
The Hy-Road is definitely a great option that has withstood the test of time since its release in 2008. For me, it works best on medium or medium-heavy conditions where you need a little more length but still have a controlled backend. It's not as sharp of a backend compared to my Vital Energy (drilled skid/snap), but it is a great step down from my Track 919C which reads the mids earlier.
Overall, it's a very good ball from Storm. If you need something a little cleaner on medium-heavy conditions while still getting a slightly earlier midlane read than a pearl reactive, then definitely keep this ball in consideration.
Post by: ithinkican on February 06, 2013, 09:31:49 PM
Pin Length: 3.5 in
Starting Top Weight: 3oz
Ball Weight: 15lb 5oz
DRILL PATTERN
Layout: 65x3.5x30
X Hole (if there is one): none needed
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 450
Ball Speed: 18-20
PAP/Track: 4 7/8 over & 1/8 up
SURFACE PREP
Grit: Storm step 2
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): reacta shine polished
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41
Volume: 43units i think
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THs
BALL REACTION
Length: starts shifting at my average breakpoint
Back End: smooth and strong
Overall Hook: 5 out of 10
Breakpoint Shape: smooth and strong
COMMENTS
Likes: I finally decided to give the hyroad a try. I kept getting the newest thing storm had to offer but then I realized this ball was possibly the most successful ball storm has ever produced. It has to great to still be on the market for a period of 4 years. Well I wish I would have bought this ball a long time ago. The hyroad makes the ever so changing pattern easy to adjust with whether there is a ton of carry down or if there is no oil left. It seems as if I can not find a place or condition in which I have to put this ball down. I always wondered what I would consider as storm's greatest ball of all time. After throwing it, I now realize why it is still on the market. Storm made probably the most loved and "greatest" ball of all time. Ever company out there has a ton of work to do to even think about producing a ball comparable to the HYROAD. This ball makes every condition easy
Dislikes: I waited way too long to get this ball.
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Post by: cav on April 28, 2013, 01:22:01 AM
Length: 35
Volume: med
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Wow. Where to begin. I play up the 10 board with low revs. My Hy-road is too strong for that so I had it resurfaced to 4000 and polished with storms polish. I can play the same line with this surface.
This ball is a winner! It stays on the oil and make a nice turn to the left. If I hit my mark the pins are destroyed. If I miss a little right, the Hy-road comes roaring back.
Beautiful color and the arc is nice. Powerful, forgiving ball that will be with me for a long time. Its early, but I'm averaging about 10 pins higher with this ball over my last ball. Got my first 300 with this ball.....its very consistent. Most nights I am not moving more than 2-3 boards. I give this ball a 10. :) Lastly, many bowlers still use this ball despite being 5 years old.......that says something. Of all the bowling balls I'v thrown, this is the best...
Dislikes: If the lane are dry, I will prolly have to put this thing away.
Cav
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Post by: UF bowling on June 14, 2013, 07:40:00 AM
The Hyroad is a very strong ball, very angular, and it is dependent upon the condition as to if it will be too angular or not. It will probably become another great benchmark ball. I drilled it pin-down and I have had overall success with the ball. It’s one of Storm's classics and everybody should get one before they discontinue making it!
Matt Gender
Post by: Ernie Mccraken on June 19, 2014, 05:53:34 PM
Avg Speed: 17.5
Rev Rate: 375-400
PAP: 5 x ¾ up
Layout: 44 x 4 5/8 x 67 – X-hole 5 in over and 2 in down
This is my third Hy-Road but my first of the new batch. Drilled to be a bridge between my surface and polished equipment. Got a very good surprise. Ball still clears the fronts so well to be an option on the lesser volume stuff but the move off the pattern is still controlled and powerful.
1. Mexico City (45 ft) – Head oil was a bit much here but once the spot formed down the lane it was a very good option. Handled the light volume very well and was aggressive off the point.
2. USBC Open (43 and 40 ft) – Ball was an interesting choice at nationals. Once we broke the 43 ft team pattern down this ball was a must. The length and angle were just what I needed. Again, throwing it on the fresh was a little too much over/under. On the doubles pattern the ball was entirely too aggressive off the pattern. The change of direction even with the layout was too much.
3. Typical House Shot (40 ft) – This ball is a beast on these patterns. The pickup and drive in the back is excellent. Can be a bit much once the volume starts to break down considering the layout. However, the ability to move in and still get the same carry and hit is a very useful tool.
Overall, the ball’s a must as it’s always been and maybe the most versatile ball I’ve ever thrown. With this drill too much or too little oil could hurt it but those are the extremes. Any kind of blend and it’s a go-to ball.
Darrell Lovell
www.bowlerx.com staffer
Post by: HackJandy on September 24, 2017, 11:20:17 PM
Post by: msipple on December 11, 2018, 10:51:02 AM
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 2.8 oz
Ball Weight: 15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 4 inches
4 x 5 x 4
BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16†and 1/2" up
SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 1500-grit Polished
BALL MOTION
The Hyroad X features the R2X Solid cover, wrapped around the proven inverted FE2 core found on all of its predecessors. Hy-Road X gets down the lane with ease. This ball has a very predictable motion and goes through the pins amazing.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball up with my favorite lay out. I can square my angles up and play rather straight with it or I can also move left and hook it. This ball is very versatile and has become the first ball out of my bag.
Mike Sipple
Storm/Roto Grip/Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
www.rotogrip.com
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