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Parallax
« on: August 06, 2020, 09:08:44 AM »
Storm has taken their knack for innovation and applied it to the Storm Parallax high-performance bowling ball. This ball introduces the TractionX7 coverstock in a hybrid version. 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.

Color: Marine/Steel/Black
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: TractionX7 Hybrid 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: Funnel Cake

 

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Re: Parallax
« Reply #31 on: November 20, 2020, 11:51:44 PM »
Innovation is once again Storms heart and soul and It does it again with the new Storm Parallax. The Traction X7 Hybrid cover is finished at 1500 polished, giving the ball ball plenty of time to get down lane and retain a large amount of energy.

The NEW Aerofloâ„¢ Core elegant and modern. Having been constructed with lighter core materials, this brings the RG higher than most Asymmetricals.

Another innovative design element is a strategic indentation on the core giving the ball characteristic seen in having a weight hole.

This ball is one of my first choices out of my bag and much different than anything you'll find in the Premier line!

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Re: Parallax
« Reply #32 on: November 21, 2020, 06:46:17 PM »
Great performance and great looking. Definitely a 1st ball out of the bag option. Cleaner threw the front for me then the Physix but not as long or as quick a response as the Astro. A perfect addition to the bag!

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Re: Parallax
« Reply #33 on: November 22, 2020, 12:50:10 PM »
Storm Parallax
TractionX7 Hybrid Reactive
Aeroflo Asymmetric Core

Another all new ball from Storm.  New core, new cover, new shape.
Strong ball that can still get down lane without burning up...and stays smooth at the breakpoint. 
The shape looks like a what I would expect to see from a strong polished solid. 
Strong and controllable...always a useful combo.
I get a lot of league bowlers that come in and ask me for something to "go as long as it can then snap as hard as it can" and I am always trying to explain to them that controlled strength would help their scores more.  This is a ball can fit that explanation. 

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Re: Parallax
« Reply #34 on: November 23, 2020, 03:26:27 PM »
Not every ball is for every bowler, and the Parallax is one of those balls for me. It's got some awesome new tech... the TraxionX7 Hybrid Reactive cover provides great traction and control while not reading the lane too early, and the Aeroflo core picks up a heavy roll downlane without actually rolling out! Unfortunately for me (high rev rate, high speed, lower axis tilt) this means that I struggle to get the ball to make it around the corner consistently. Lower-speed bowlers and rev-dominant players will LOVE this ball though. If that fits you... check this ball out!

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Re: Parallax
« Reply #35 on: November 30, 2020, 11:06:41 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 40

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS

The Storm Parallax fits into the Premier line perfectly.  The Parallax has more continuation on the backend than the Omega Crux.  The Omega Crux might stand up a little quicker than the Parallax but the hitting power of the Parallax is unbelievable.  The Parallax is more controllable than the Astro Physix in the mid lane and on the backend.  The Astro Physix is my favorite asymmetrical bowling ball in the Storm or Roto Grip line. The Parallax out preforms the Astro Physix when it gets choppy or urethane carry down providing a readable but strong backend motion.  The layout that I used was a combination of dual angle and storm dimensions 45 X 4 X 1.5.  My axis point is 5 5/8 over and ¾ up with a rev rate around 300.  My ball speed is medium to slow compared to the younger generation.  I am also right handed and likes to play closer to the friction.  The Parallax is a very versatile bowling ball and will make it into my league bags and my tournament bags.  I would recommend the Parallax to anyone. Period.


Likes: Predictability and Power

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Re: Parallax
« Reply #36 on: November 30, 2020, 11:53:59 AM »
The Parallax is the latest high end asymmetrical ball in the premier line from Storm, the Bowler's Company. The Parallax uses the all new Aeroflow core which has a void that allows for lighter material to “flow through” the core which produces an Rg of 2.52, and differential of 0.054, and an intermediate differential of 0.019 in 15lb balls. The cover on the Parallax is called Traxion X7 hybrid and comes from the factory polished to a 1500 grit finish. The color combination of marine, steel, and black make for a very attractive ball.

I drilled the Parallax using the Storm VLS system, with a 4.5 X 3 X 4 layout. Out of the box, the Parallax has a defined move off the spot, with a sideways but forward roll toward the pins (hockey stick type shape). I found the Parallax useful on very specific lane conditions. The pattern had to be of a medium volume, with fresh backends, and around 37-41 feet in length. With these conditions, the Parallax rolls great, and has a very high carry percentage, even when not hitting the pocket perfectly flush. Trying to find a little more pattern coverage, I sanded the Parallax with a slightly used 2000 grit abralon pad, and lost some of the backend pop and got the ball to slow down sooner making the ball's reaction just a bit too lazy. Adding even more surface, the Parallax looked great with a green scotch brite pad on higher volumes of oil, but lane shined a bit too quickly to want to keep at this low of a grit for heavier oil. Comparing all the different surfaces, the Parallax rolled best at the box finish using it on the right conditions to make it successful.

The Parallax is a unique ball in that it introduces the consumer to the Aeroflow core. I would recommend using the Parallax on lanes that have cleaner backends, and are more on the medium side with the volumes and lengths. Use the Parallax on the right lane conditions, and it will be a fantastic ball! Thank you for reading my review of the Storm Parallax. As always, bowl up a Storm!
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Re: Parallax
« Reply #37 on: December 04, 2020, 03:37:41 PM »
Layout: 40 x 4 3/8” x 45

The Parallax has a much smoother and more predictable ball roll than most high end shiny bowling balls, and it is a welcome change. The massive amount of midlane roll that this ball has makes it shockingly usable on heavier and longer patterns, even with a shiny surface. It loves straighter angles or going down-and-in, and is a great option for when the lanes are wet/dry.  I do not recommend this ball for lighter oil, as the amount of midlane torque can make it hook too early for those certain conditions.

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Re: Parallax
« Reply #38 on: December 04, 2020, 11:21:01 PM »
Storm Parallax
Cover: TractionX7 Hybrid Reactive
Core: Aeroflo
Layout: 65 x 4.25 x 30

The Storm Parallax is a unique bowling ball and look on the lanes. I went with a little stronger pin than normal with my Parallax to see what I would get. Overall, I am well pleased with the reaction. I don’t see an Astro Physix type look with this ball even though they are in the same family of shiny asymmetric high-end pieces. The Astro is longer and more angular, but my Parallax wants to get forward pretty early and is relatively controlled on the backend. I like the Parallax on the fresh where there isn’t quite enough volume or length to the pattern to be in a Proton Physix or Crux. It’s the ball I will have in my hand before I transition to a Phaze 2, Axiom Pearl, or Trend as the lane breaks down. 

For my video comparison, I threw my Parallax on a fresh 46 ft house pattern and as the lane transitions, I move to the Storm Trend, which was a nice 1-2 punch on this pattern. 

Video Review:

https://youtu.be/J1yO13qzgQQ

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Re: Parallax
« Reply #39 on: December 04, 2020, 11:45:06 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length:42ft

Volume:medium heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern

Likes: backend
Dislikes: None

3.5x3x2 layout. The Storm Parallax gave me a ton of length and with the length came the most back end I've gotten out of an asymmetrical ball. I was expecting to be able to ball down from my Physix to the Parallax with that layout but I've found that the Parallax has it's own spot in my arsenal next to the Omega Crux. If your looking for an asymmetrical that gets down the lane then turns the corner hard the Parallax is what your looking for. Hitting the Parallax with 2000 made it a bit earlier and a little less aggressive on the back but the Aero Flow core still carried very well. Bottom line I found the Parallax to be pretty versatile for transition times when my Physix was too early.


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Re: Parallax
« Reply #40 on: December 05, 2020, 11:01:35 AM »
The Parallax is the newest in the asymmetrical line offered by Storm. This ball features the all new areoflow core matched with a hybrid coverstock. This ball is very aggressive when it reads the dry. When using this ball on a fresh house shot its really clean and loves the fresh oil. If this ball is to aggressive on the back end for you i would recommend asking the cover down by hand a little to get it to pick up sooner which will help smooth out the back end. Trust me you wont lose and power this ball is a beast