Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- Coverstock: U2Sâ„¢ Urethane
- Weight Block: Turbineâ„¢
- Ball Finish: 2000-Abralon
- Flare Potential: 3â€-4†(Medium)
- RG: 16#-2.53, 15#-2.55, 14#-2.58
- Diff: 16#-.040, 15#-.038, 14#-.035
- Recommend Lane Conditions: Dry
- Description: Our intent was to design a “pure†urethane coverstock with less surface friction for those challenging patterns along with a core combination that would complement. We developed the U2S™ coverstock, a second generation of U2000™. It enables one to get length with out the over-reaction that resin sometimes creates. Even though it’s made of a pure urethane material it’s dynamic enough to handle today’s lane conditioners. The Turbine™ core creates ample flare to ensure fresh coverstock is always touching the lane. This translates into additional friction to create ample entry angle, without generating an over/under reaction down lane. The Natural™ integrates classic reaction with today’s modern technology to deliver unbeatable performance.
Post by: jpj8k0 on July 11, 2009, 03:24:48 PM
Post by: actsbowler21 on July 11, 2009, 04:55:45 PM
I drilled my Natural with a dual angle layout of 60 x 2 ½ x 40. Out of box the ball would skid a down lane and have no real movement at all even with the lane being fried. I hit the surface a burgundy scotch brite pad and this ball came to life for me. What it allowed me to do was stay playing down 10 instead of moving deep inside to try to bank off the friction.Of my hand the Natural made gentle move to the left and continued towards the pocket. I had little to no backend motion which is going to serve me well when I hit the shorter patterns or fall into a situation when the lanes are just completely destroyed. The hitting power of the Natural was phenomenal, I am so excited to see this ball in tournament action. I posted a video at the end of this review.
This ball may not be for everyone, but for tournament bowlers and bowlers who have a hard time with drier conditions, you will want to have this ball in your bag. In my honest opinion the combination of the Fast, Furious, and the Natural, make an awesome and reliable 1-2-3 punch for any bowler on today’s lane conditions.
The Natural is a ball for the Young and Old. A blast from the past (Urethane) with a modern touch (Turbine Core).
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96K0myV7iyE
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Post by: STORM CHASER on July 22, 2009, 02:08:20 AM
Lets just say a touch of the past with a great roll through the heads and a smooth arcing backend reaction.
This ball gives the bowler of today a great fix and a perfect solution to today’s reactives when they are too strong and hard to control.
We drilled this ball with a 1†pin buffer above the ring finger, an approximate 4 x 3 drilling with the ball weighing 15lbs 3oz and 2.8 top weight and a pin of 3 to 3 ½ .
Just loved it on the Cheetah pattern and waiting for additional opportunities.
Thanks again “Storm†for a touch of the past.
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Storm Staffer
Post by: iwonn92 on July 26, 2009, 08:49:37 PM
I cant say enough good things about Storm's latest ball. Its all urethane and wow does it hit really well! I have to admit I was a little skeptical about throwing a urethane ball but my reservations proved to be unfounded. It felt like the good old days when you could make a move on the lane and not get that "what the heck was that reaction?". I used this ball in the SNBT 5 gamer at the Orleans. It was a standard house shot that was hooking quite a bit. In warm up I tried my Natural with a 4x4 layout with no hole pinned up with the CG on my midline. It was OTB but after a few shots the oil was sitting on the ball and thats something you very rarely see with todays resin balls. However the ball still rolled great and had quite a bit of flare as well. I shot 835 my first three games (247,290,300). It was unbelievable! I finished the block off with 1288 and won. I know in todays game scores happen every day but mostly with resin. For me to see a urethane ball roll that smooth and hit that strong was hard to believe. It made playing the lanes just like the pre-resin days.
So I have to thank the people at Storm for making this amazing urethane ball which features a great weight block as well. It will give bowlers that DIFFERENT look when the resin balls are just to much ball for the lanes.
Thanks to Ernest, Storm technical advisor, for the ball and the layout. Storm continues to lead the industry with its superior technological developments with a touch of old school charm.
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Post by: GRstorm on July 29, 2009, 10:40:41 PM
Ball Speed: 16-17mph
Ball Weight: 15lbs
Pin: 2-2.5
Layout: Pin under ring finger and cg in the middle
The Natural is an awesome urethane ball! It is a great ball for the dry lanes or when you bowl on a sport shot when the heads are gone especially when it is a shorter sport shot or if there is too much backend and you need something to stay in line and not over react. Great for the high rev dominant bowlers. It hits really hard for a urethane due to the same weight block that is in the Fast and Furious.
I have used it so far on a house shot at my center at AMF Pinole Valley Lanes where its always dry and this ball never over reacted. If I do get it in a little patch of oil it is going to slide further before it makes a move. It is also a great ball to practice with to see how consistent you are since there is really no room for error with this ball.
Good luck to everyone that grabs his or her hand on this ball its awesome!
I have a picture of my Natural drilled in my photo album on myspace! Also I have a video up on videoballreviews.com. If you have any questions about the Natural email me at grichardson7716@aol.com.
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Post by: Higgy on July 31, 2009, 10:02:32 AM
This ball was like cheating on the cheetah. LOL Brings back the old days of hook stop to control the pocket. Used only this ball in the PBA central region on the cheetah and finished 11th.
On other shorter patterns and house shot lack a little carry. But it is good to give me the pocket. I recommend this ball for the shorter patterns when looking to get to the pocket and stay out of trouble or players with high rev rates when lanes are drier
Post by: caseyccg on August 02, 2009, 07:10:14 PM
Style: Right handed, 425 rpm, 16 mph ball speed
Axis: 4 13/16 over, 5/16 up
Ball: Natural
Layout: Dual Angle Layout (35 degree drilling angle, 4 13/16 inch from axis,70 degree angle to the val) The pin is below and centered between my fingers, cg is kicked out quite a bit with a balance hole.
Playing around just after drilling the ball
Location: Sunshine Lanes, Springfield, MO
Lane Surface: Synthetic Heads, Wood Backends
Condition: House Condition, High volume. A lot of oil from 10 to 10, just a little less oil from 9 out to the gutter
Was interested to see this modern version of a urethane ball. Didn't really know what to expect going into drilling the ball, but my first shot in practice surprised me. The ball hooked quite a bit more than i expected. I was able to play pretty straight around the track the ball fed to the hole every time. Carrying the corners was a bit difficult on the longer house pattern, but for short patterns the Natural would be a great weapon!
Weekly League
Location: Sunshine Lanes, Springfield, MO
Lane Surface: Synthetic Heads, Wood Backends
Condition: Kegel Challenge Pattern - Middle Road
The Middle Road pattern is somewhat challenging. There's not a lot of room to the right and bowler's really need to keep the ball in the track area. I started the first game with a different ball and was having trouble staying in the 1-3. Decided to give the Natural a try and all of sudden i couldn't miss the pocket. Finished out with a 4 bagger in the first game and shot 667 for the next 3 games.
Overall
The Natural is a great ball for controlling tough lane conditions and fresh backends. It is an absolute MUST BUY for lefthanders. Lefties will tear up shorter patterns off the outside with this ball.
Post by: i_throw_strikes on August 02, 2009, 07:21:06 PM
16-17mph
multiple angles
right handed
Fresh house shot: on a fresh shot this ball was a little less then stellar not making the move till it was a bit late, after moving several boards right and going 6 to 3 with a slight hand adjustment this ball was what i hoped nice smooth finish light on the pocket hits but mixed them up good.
after league house shot: ball was phenomenal never over reacted absolutely carried the world while pot bowling, shot 268,300,257 couple balls were several boards off target and recovered.
short flat sport pattern: was very skeptical of what ball was gonna do on this pattern was able to play track area all 4 games winning 3 high game pots after was done sold 3 out of shop not bad. was read lane stayed on a direct path to pocket.
opinion: having seen several style bowlers throw this ball very impressed not the best ball for high speed rev'ers since not a sharp enough move but when they move money. this ball is simple nothing flashy simple reminds me alot of the burgundy hammer i had in jr. league when i learned to bowl. unless you want to go with crazy extreme layouts this ball will work on short and extremely dry patterns and is very predictable
Post by: StormN3rik on August 17, 2009, 01:07:19 PM
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Post by: bowlerfromwyo on August 18, 2009, 07:07:22 PM
the pin over and center of the bridge and the cg kick slightly just to give
it a little out back. I really like the look this ball gives me playing out
around the first arrow, its very tame and hit still hits great thanks to the
core. A lot of players would benefit having this ball on the shorter, lighter tight patterns, regardless of revrate. Lower rev players should not be intimidated by the urethane cover, worrying about having the turn to make it move, you can play direct and still have the modern hit that you have come to enjoy with Storms other equipment. Thanks Storm
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Post by: chadsproshop on September 17, 2009, 04:26:25 PM
youtube video link: shot on leftover broken down THS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivcLScnt8H0&feature=sub
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Post by: Mr Straight Ball on September 21, 2009, 12:08:00 PM
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I tried using my Natural out of the box but the surface grabbed to early for me. My fix was to knock the surface down to 1000 and add a touch of Moonshine. So after a practice session with it, along with some old 1000 & 2000 abralons, the look has been discovered.
If you are buying a Natural thinking you're going to open the lane up, wrong! What you can expect from the Natural is a nice smooth reaction and good carry. Once I settled into the reaction and remembered what it was like to bowl with a "learn to bowl" reaction the pins were dancing! For me, this ball is going to serve as my weapon of choice when the THS hooks or at tournaments where I need to play straighter to match-up and score!
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Post by: wldthng047 on October 12, 2009, 10:48:06 AM
As you would expect, being a less dynamic ball, its not as forgiving as others, and maybe puts more of a premium on shot making.
When it comes down to it, i give the Natural a thumbs up! Who knew "OLD SCHOOL" could be so much fun.
Post by: PioneerLefty on October 15, 2009, 03:33:59 AM
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Post by: LABRat on October 15, 2009, 02:21:22 PM
This is a short review because I've only used it for 2 games on one pattern so far. We started the Cheetah month in our PBA Experience league and the first night I stuck with the Cell Pearl for all 4 games with great results. Last night the first game went just as well as the previous week but the lanes broke down very differently and I no longer had a predictable reaction. After struggling through much of the 2nd game I switched to the Natural and suddenly I had a great look again.
This PBA pattern has always "liked me" but last night it took The Natural to tame the Cheetah! I am looking forward to trying it the next time I have that severe over/under house pattern break down that I tend to get all the time. More later!
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Post by: tommygn on December 08, 2009, 10:01:05 AM
This ball allows me to go up the lane on the shorter PBA patterns, some thing that is a challenge for me with my softer ball speed when using reactive equipment. This ball really opens up the lane for me, as it does not over react off the dry. The combination of strong drilling and high surface prep gives me plenty of hook, and hook were I need it, in the mid lane, instead of in the backend of the lane, that then becomes uncontrollable on the shorter, flat PBA patterns.
I believe that every tournament bowler should have a urethane ball in their bag. It is a reaction that will keep you out of trouble, and allow you to leave makable spares when scoring paces are very low. Don't let the idea of "Urethane" pass you by. It has it's time and place, and will be an excellent addition to any arsenal.
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Post by: BigBaller on December 18, 2009, 09:20:55 PM
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Post by: Monster Stitch on December 22, 2009, 02:09:48 AM
15.04lbs
3 inch pin
3 oz top
Pic: http://img132.imageshack.us/i/naturalr.jpg/
The Natural is a ball everyone needs in their bag no matter what. I decided to drill one up because i had to fill in a gap that i had between my spare ball and T-Road Pearl. The perfect test was when i bowled a No-Tap Tournament at my local house that used a weekend shot that was really short. Just say when i tried to throw my T-Road Pearl, it hooked right when it passed the arrows. It was ridiculous. So i pulled out my Natural and was able to play up 10 or throw it right. The ball rolled like a champ. It got down lane and faced up to the pocket with no problem. The Natural has a very rolly motion. It has a toll set look. This ball will defnitely be in my tournament arsenal.
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Post by: the pooh on January 10, 2010, 11:56:31 AM
This ball is great for playing outside or on fresh or flying backends. If the backends are clean enough, it will strike from deep angles, also! It will smooth out most any over/under condition. For being so smooth, the ball still carries extremely well. When the lanes are really dry, this is my next choice up in hitting power above my Lane #1 Starburst XXXL. The only conditions it won't shine on are heavy and/or long oil, and burnt heads with lots of carry down. The reactives have a better chance on those.
This ball is a pleasure to throw and makes a good choice to read the lanes with. It will tell you if you need more ball, and quite often, it will be enough.
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Post by: SCNbowler on January 20, 2010, 07:58:10 AM
Post by: TamerBowling on January 31, 2010, 12:01:17 PM
This ball was drilled pin above and in between fingers and CG on the slightly strong side of center. Won't spend much time on drilling as this will vary and coverstock is 75% of the reaction. In this case, Urethane cover is probably even more like 85-90%. As usual, I suggest to work with your local pro to find what best works for you. My ball driller has been watching me for 2 years and I let him select the drilling to compliment me and my arsenal.
Bowl on 41ft THS. Honestly, my first impression was I wasn't sure if I could actually use this ball for a strike shot. I was a little worried about spending this kind of money on Urethane equipment. However, I really liked it for spares immediately.
Price 7/10: Going back to my first impressions, I would have given this ball a lower score. It was hard to reconcile spending "new ball" money for "old school" technology. But I tried to keep an open mind and take the plunge.
Core: It's got the same core as my Furious so I knew that it will be a fairly strong hitting core. It's a well-known symmetrical core for Storm.
Cover 7/10: Well...it's Urethane. I have a hard time scoring this compared to the now standard reactive coverstock. Urethane does not absorb oil much and wreaks a little bit of havoc on the oil line. It's hard to say how versatile this cover is but it's nothing like your current solid reactives as far as versatility. This is ultimately because of how Urethane reacts to oil and dry. Urethane reacts slowly off dry so tweaks only need to be miniscule. I haven't tried polishing the ball as I really think it will turn it into an almost plastic ball on a 41ft THS.
Reaction 9/10: Ok, after all of this, I have to say I am falling in love with the urethane reaction. I almost want to use it on fresh, but I have to be smart about it. With that being said, it took me 2 games to figure out how to throw strikes with this ball. My first ball was reactive, i.e., Crush/R. People might remember WRWJ win a few tournaments with it. Point being, I never experienced a urethane ball until now. One night, finally decided to pull it out after 2 games. It took me most of the game to understand the Urethane reaction. Since then, I have pulled it out several times for the 3rd or 4th game and have yet to score lower than 228. If you find the right place on the lanes, you can stay in the pocket for a long time. You're always close to the pocket and I have to say that carry is pretty good. I really don't have problems leaving 7s, even though you would expect it with a smooth reacting ball.
Just to touch on the shape of the reaction, it is very smooth. Reactive balls can give you nothing like this. It reads very early, towards the end of the heads and early midlane. The rest of the lane, it is smooth and you watch it walk into the pocket. I'm moving well left, going 7 to 10, pretty much a down and in shot. I was pleasantly surprised to miss a couple of shots 7 to 7 and getting very light swishers with awesome carry.
Overall 9/10: People, don't miss out on this. Intagibles! On drier conditions, the urethane reaction is just a throw back. If you are accurate and don't spray the ball too much, you will love this ball. It might not be love at first sight for people who've never experienced urethane before, but you will fall in love with it. While all the others are fighting overreaction and diving averages in game 3 or 4 or 2nd shift, you will have a nice and easy line to the pocket with the Natural. And you will generally stay out of trouble.
NOTE: Something to keep in mind is that because the entry angle is not as steep, some balls that might look typically high for a reactive ball will be dead flush with the Natural.
NOTE 2: I am absolutely loving this ball for spares. I have always been able to throw my reactive pin straight with a flat wrist, but having a bit of trouble using every strike ball for spares, I was recommended plastic. I have never really gotten comfortable with plastic as I felt it had so much skid with my flat wrist. Urethane is the perfect remedy if you are like me. It reads the early part of the lane but will not jump on the backend. I feel like it gives me the "room" to more comfortably make 7 pins while not having to dramatically change hand position.
Post by: sneakydj13 on February 01, 2010, 02:26:03 PM
I throw straight down and in with this ball on 30, 35, 37, and 39 ft patterns just by varying my speed between 15.5 and 18.3 and i am a cranker. my high game with it so far is 298. It hits solid but i leave a few ten pins from time to time. Its a very good ball for its price. Just make sure you wipe the coverstock after every roll because the oil will pile up.
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Post by: Shawn24 on February 06, 2010, 08:35:22 PM
Post by: srichmo2 on February 10, 2010, 10:16:04 AM
I love my Natural, it is perfect for when my 2nd Dimension begins to jump. I can move 5 boards right and shoot a much more direct line. It does not have that "skid/snap" reaction and is very easy to control for me. I would not consider this ball a "low end" ball, it hits and carries very well, have one 300 with it already.
Post by: Shawn24 on February 15, 2010, 11:22:22 PM
Post by: jellert1 on February 17, 2010, 09:49:21 PM
I am thrilled with this ball. It is the perfect ball for me on league patterns. I 've been struggling with balls that hook too much and this does not do that. My friends and team mates were amazed to see me throwing a "down-and-in" shot. I play this ball straight up the 8 board and watch it gradually arch to the pocket starting at about 42 feet. I've been looking for a ball with this kind of reaction.
I am drilling second Natural this weekend with the "Leverage" layout from the Storm website. It should get me a little more hook for heavier oil patterns, but my Naturals will probably remain league balls and see too much tournament play.
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Post by: Ryan Peebles on September 02, 2010, 11:51:02 PM
The old school is back in session, and the Storm Natural was the classroom feature on the old, worn wood lanes! I'm still trying to reacquaint myself with the characteristics of urethane. The very early rolling motion and the controlled move off the spot (sometimes with a touch of fade) take me back a quarter century when I was learning the game as a young teen!
I had my 15# Natural drilled pin 5" from PAP above the bridge, CG 4" from PAP just above the midline, no X-hole. I left the 2000 Abralon box finish.
This two-piece urethane is the best one I've used since the Faball Hammer days. I can play up the boards comfortably without having to worry about the reactive snap on the backend. I also learned once again NOT to use the towel on the ball when the lanes have light traces of oil. I've been averaging between 210 and 220 with this ball, and I think it will help me control the lanes for the upcoming 2010-11 USBC season. The last four years for me have been quiet... and I intend to make a strong comeback this season!
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Post by: TamerBowling on September 03, 2010, 12:02:13 AM
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Post by: hd12b on January 02, 2011, 09:19:37 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 39'
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Strong consistent roll! This is my goto ball for my house shot this year. My ball speed limits what I can do with my equipment. This year for me anything inside of the 10 board goes right. The Natural has allowed me to play straight down first or second arrow with a strong but smooth move to the pocket. I have shot my only 700 for the year with this ball. Storm has a Keeper in the Natural!
Dislikes: None really! due to my ball speed I leave a lot of sevens (my bad)
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Post by: ELPW on January 19, 2011, 09:15:31 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 35
Volume: Light
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Heard a lot about this ball and decided to get one. Just what the doctor ordered. I'm 60 years old and it's gotten a little tough for me to consistently fire a ball down the lanes... still use 16 lb balls. That's what I was doing with the weakest balls I had and ended up using a spare ball on the lighter patterns. Use to dream of having my old yellow dot urethane. This ball took me back... if you ever had a Columbia Yellow Dot you know what I mean. This ball is my dream come true on the shorter light patterns. All I had to do was move left (I'm a righty) as the lanes toasted up. Makes a big difference when you can throw a relaxed shot. Has the same pocket crushing effect I've become use to with Storm balls and the pins stay low for when you're off on your shot a bit to give those good mixer strikes. Thanks Storm for another great ball.
Dislikes: None
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Edited on 1/19/2011 at 8:18 PM
Post by: djones on January 26, 2011, 04:19:38 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: Various, from 36-40
Volume: light to medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Mainly THS
COMMENTS
Likes: Had this ball for about 15 months. Strong label drill (4x5). Great alternative on a pattern that permits using the dry early and going straight up the boards.
You get what you hit with this ball, good pocket hits excellent carry, with less of a chance of leaving a solid back row leave. Off hits not as good, but you should expect that with the angle you give up. This ball is all about control and not giving up the pocket when stronger balls are not yielding a consistant result.
Also, I have recently switched from plastic to this ball for spares. This opened up a space in the bag for something else.
All good bowlers with any hand at all needs a urethane piece available, be it the Natural, Pearl Natural, Grenade, Avalanche, or other.
Dislikes: Performance wise, none. One should expect less carry percentage on off hits, that's what you give up for keeping the ball in play sometimes. It does need be wiped before every shot as the oil just sits on the surface. (it is kind of cool to see the track flare without really studying)
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Post by: arickdm on February 01, 2011, 06:18:07 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 35'
Volume: medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): ths
COMMENTS
Likes: this ball is great for shooting spares and then also doubles as a dry lane ball.
Dislikes: being urethane, i don't get much pin action like im used to with reactive
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Post by: bowling_rebel on April 18, 2022, 02:05:02 AM
This past weekend bowled a tournament on 41 foot flat pattern. 3 1/2 games in the lanes were really burned up. There was 2 choice - stand left and and chuck it right, or start right and try to find something in out of bounds.
With Natural I could stand at about 27, throw it out to 17 and good line to pocket. I doubt there is any ball currently on market that would allow me to play that line. This ball has twice now bailed me out to win some money in scratch sport shot tournaments.
It's like my 13 year old special weapon for when the conditions go to hell.
If you need a true light oil control ball that'll get through the burn better than anything - this is it. Have also used the other's in Natural line and they are awesome as well and still pop up on ebay from time to time.