Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
T-ROADâ„¢ PEARL Technical Specifications Coverstock R2Sâ„¢ Pearl Reactive
Weight Block Inverted 2-piece with Fe² Ionized Core
Ball Color Ocean Blue Pearl
Ball Finish 1500-grit Polished
Durometer 74-76 Rex D-scale
Flare Potential 5"-6" (High)
Fragrance Black Currant
Weights 10 - 16 lbs.
SKU# TTU
T-ROADâ„¢ PEARL Ball Dynamics Ball Weight Radius of Gyration Differential Mass Bias Diff.
16# 2.52 0.058
15# 2.57 0.046
14# 2.58 0.037
Post by: D Butler on December 10, 2006, 06:33:20 PM
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Post by: Guined on December 18, 2006, 11:45:17 AM
This is really the only ball I have throw in league since I drilled it. It's helped me push my league average to 240. Plus, we bowl on TWISTERS
"Another great ball from Storm!!"
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Rick Guined
Post by: Dan Bock on December 26, 2006, 11:09:24 AM
STORM ON!!!!!
Post by: Los300 on January 26, 2007, 01:29:27 PM
Post by: JEFF 300 WILSON on January 26, 2007, 05:34:26 PM
Post by: wheat on March 06, 2007, 09:10:15 AM
I'm not a cranker but I'm not a tweener either, and my driller drilled it to be the longest ball in my bag (I have a Special Agent and Shift).
Lane was med-oil condition and not too burnt on the right side (I'm right handed). There was some carrydown, backends were decent. The ball was very smooth through all sections of the lane and hooked nicely into the pocket.
I'm a 190avg bowler and bowled two games with it; 218 and 204. Overall, I very much dig this ball. Normally the SA is the 1st ball out of the bag but I see this one competing for the top spot.
Oh yeah, the price of this ball is a bonus!
Post by: Guined on March 06, 2007, 12:22:52 PM
I just can't say how much I like this ball. I have used it on a variety of patterns from house shots, sport patterns, and PBA patterns with great success.
Rick Guined
Storm Amateur Staff Member
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Post by: never give up on March 11, 2007, 05:03:37 PM
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T-Road is a great ball can be used on about anything from house pattern to the Shark pattern.
Mark Vansel
Post by: Guined on March 26, 2007, 12:54:09 PM
I have had so much success with this ball it's amazing! The T-Road is by far the most versitle ball I have ever thrown. Based on how the pattern dictates I have played from the gutter to 5th arrow with this ball.
With the success I have had, I have pointed many people towards this ball and they are seeing success as well. One of my team mates shot 300 with his last week.
Bowl up a Storm!!
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Rick Guined
Post by: Dean Richards on May 01, 2007, 09:37:45 PM
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Post by: shigady22 on June 11, 2007, 02:51:04 PM
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This ball rolls nice and smooth. Gives me great length with angular back end reaction. This ball will fit nicely into my arsenal. It goes longer than the Agent but still recovers with a nice hard arc. This ball is not flippy and handles carrydown better than my agent. Overall for the price, this ball would be awesome for any league bowler on medium oil conditions looking for a nice smooth and consistent rolling ball with good carry.
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Dan Schank
480 RPM's release of 18 m.p.h.
My Arsenal consists of
Storm Agent
Storm Special Agent
Storm T-Road Pearl
Roto-Grip Epic Odyssey
Hammer No Mercy
Hammer Black Widow
Columbia Super Beast
Columbia Pearl Beast
Ebonite Maxim (Spare ball)
Post by: Mr Co on June 20, 2007, 10:17:17 PM
Post by: PikevilleBwl on June 27, 2007, 03:10:45 PM
Post by: LucasMStone on July 30, 2007, 03:18:53 AM
Will definitly be my absolute favorite ball for the days to come! Drilled Pin above bridge, CG kicked under ring. Pretty much any way you drill this ball (Except on High/Low Axis) will always give you the smooth breakpoint to the pocket. Another great product from Storm as always.
Post by: EpicNIrish on August 13, 2007, 03:33:38 AM
:UPDATE:
After throwing this ball on a variety of patterns, THS and PBA, I can update a tad bit. The T-Road Pearl, at OOB finish is remarkably strong off friction. I haven't had a pearlized ball get this much length and have this much room and still recover. I threw it on Scorpion, Cheetah, and Viper. Scorpion was where this ball shined. I could play out to about the 8 board, a very small swing of 12-8 or so, and the T-Road just got down the lane and kicked out the corners much better than previously. Viper, it got VERY touchy. I had to play 2-5, coming up the back of the ball, or play a huge angle with a lot of axis tilt to try and just get the ball down there and still carry. Cheetah, this ball was close to impossible. Best bet for me was to throw it very weak, and play 8-4, up the back, and let it just "smoothly" come back. If I pushed it out, it was through the nose. If I kept it inside, worse. This ball needs lengthy patterns to be honest. T-road Pearl is a helluva ball for the price, and seems to excel on our PBA and some sport conditions compared to THS. Go Storm.
Bowler Stats: Tweener, 16-17 MPH, 275-300 RPM rate, medium axis tilt, PAP at 5 5/16" over, 3/4" up.
Ball Stats: T-Road Pearl, 15lb. 2oz. 2.5-3" pin-out. Drilled with the pin 5 1/2" from my PAP.
First off, I must say the reaction so far with this ball as been excellent. It's frankly, way more aggressive than what I planned, but that's OK. The Black Currant fragrance is a very interesting scent for the inside of your bag to have. Anyways, onto the review!
THS #1: This was the day of the purchase and punching up of the ball. It was on a broken down, already med-light oil THS. The T-Road Pearl was having difficulty getting down the lane pretty bad. I wanted it initially for the medium-light to light patterns. I ended up standing on about 32 at the line, breakpoint at about the 8 board. I decided I would add some extender polish later in the week, to give it the extra length.
THS #2: This was a second shift, medium in volume, medium in length house shot. I was playing around 13 to the "bumper" and back. It was a great look on a THS truthfully. Like a ball I could throw for a set on any normal THS and have to adjust maybe 2-3 boards with the feet and arrows.
THS #3: Fresh Medium-heavy in volume, medium in length. This ball was exactly what I wanted in reaction. A lot of length with enough recovery to carry exceptionally well. This ball doesn't lack in the back, and it has a very drive. I have noticed a lot of problems in excessive dry areas. I stood around 26 at the line, getting a breakpoint out to the 3 board, and it was just impressive to throw and see. The Mystic and T-Road Pearl is a hell of a 1-2 punch on the THS, so when I get the T-Road jumping like crazy on me, I go to the Mystic and play a deep inside line with a lot of success.
OVERALL: This ball is excellent for the price, but I'm still out on if it will fill the gap or not. This ball is a great piece by Storm, and will work best on your medium and medium-heavy volume/length patterns. I have noticed more cranker-type of bowlers LOVE this ball. They seem to get remarkable recovery and carry. I'm still out on this ball, and we'll see how it does on PBA/Sport tomorrow night. GREAT ball by Storm, but for me? It's only been 10 games, I can't say...
Post by: infernodjw1 on September 10, 2007, 07:16:19 PM
Post by: terplife03 on October 12, 2007, 10:01:13 PM
Speed: 15-17.5 MPH
Revs- Medium Low
Normally play about 15-8 at the breakpoint.
Layout - Pin next to ring finger, no weight hole. PIN to PAP distance is close to 4 inches.
Cover- OOB condition
Lanes- Lane 1: Synthetics with Flying backends, and a good amount of head oil. Breakpoint sweet spot is around 7-8.
Lane 2: New AMF Synthetics, not a whole lot of head oil. I am on the left side and it really starts to dissapear by the end of game 2. Out of bounds outside of 5. Backends more arcy then snappy.
Reaction on lane 1: This ball flat out hooks. If you want a ball with a big backend, this is it. Sometimes its a little too much backend. You have alot of area to the outside, but not much pull area. A couple of times I thought I was going washout, and instead came in dead flush. Had to adjust 5 right with my feet and move my breakpoint out to about 4-5. Really strong ball. Have to make sure to keep your speed up. Also gets a little jumpy once the track really dries out.
Lane 2: Matches up much better with lanes that have controllable backends. More of a smooth arc on these lanes. Wanted to grab early after 1st game, so I just gave it a little loft and I was smashing the pocket. Playing about 19-9 at the breakpoint.
All in all I really like this ball. Still adjusting to it, as I underestimated what it could do. If you have alot of hand, I would definitly recommend going with a weaker drilling to control this beast. I happen to NEED more backend, so it works for me!
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Go Maryland Terrapins!!!!
Post by: n00dlejester on October 25, 2007, 01:00:02 PM
Right-handed stroker, low revs, slowerish to mediumish speed.
PAP: 4 5/8> and 3/8 ^ BUT the last time I got it done by another driller, he says it's 4 1/8 > So we drilled the T-Road in relation to this latter one.
If I had to describe the T-Road Pearl in one word: consistent. I got this punched up 5x3, pin above the middle of my bridge. My first night I had it, we were on fresh lanes and the ball gave me a great look straight up 10-5, I had a good amount of room to play. I find this ball to be a bit jumpy off a super fresh THS, but late in the second game I can bring in it and it's as smooth as a baby's butt. On a broken down/second shift THS, this ball is gold. I can just as easily play straight up as I can swing it from 18-8 and have the same carry. I think my favorite part of this ball is that it never really overreacts for me. I've had trouble with polished pearl balls being really touchy, but this one is so so so smooth. I think I have to thank the new RS2 coverstock for that. Compared to my Pyro when I had it polished, it's a world of difference.
The carry is great, leaving corners only when I accidentally swing it out an extra arrow. Oh yeah, the recovery is great on this ball.
All in all this ball will help me with these dryer and shorter shots. I'm excited to try it out on a Cheetah pattern, or those shorter sport shots (can't wait for tournament to pop up near me). I only have it for about 2 months, so more time is definitely needed with this ball, but I think I got myself a gem of a ball. Great job Storm! Keep up the great work!
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Post by: CHawk15 on October 28, 2007, 07:47:03 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:
This is probably one of the most versatile balls I've ever thrown. I've been able to use it on a wide variety of conditions with very good success. It worked very well for me during the PBA Experience league I bowled in over the summer on every pattern except for the Shark. This ball carries well from 1st arrow all the way to almost 4th arrow, which is really deep for me. The ball hits very well and pin carry is fantastic. On short to medium length patterns with a decent amount of head oil, this ball with this layout will kill it.
A couple of things this ball struggles with is that it does need a little head oil to get down the lane, which I think is a consequence of the layout and the R2S coverstock, which definitely has more traction in oil than the original Reactor. There is one house a I bowl at where the fronts break down really fast and this ball starts to check unless I stand way left and provide more axis rotation to get it to store. I think this ball would handle head breakdown a little better with a 5" or 6" layout. The other thing is that it appears to "track up" sooner than some of the other Storm balls I've thrown in the past, again due to the softer R2S cover.
Bottom line, on shorter to medium length patterns with a decent amount of headoil offer little challenge to this ball with this layout. The extremes will cause this ball trouble and it appears to be a higher maintenance ball.
Post by: Bigmike on December 01, 2007, 01:23:00 PM
Lay Out: 4.5" from PAP under my ring finger. I put a weight hole 2" down on my VAL after I threw it for a few games to increase the flare slightly more in the midlane.
Surface: I had left it box which is 1500 polished. After a while I hit it with 2000 abr by hand to try to get it to "back" off on the back end.
Purpose: To give myself a ball that might be able to be used once the lanes open up.
Initial Observations: I have used this in a few PBA regionals and also on our PBA Experience league patterns. I used it on the Scorpion, Chameleon and Viper on Pro-Anvilane and wood with guardian. The motion was very snappy and a little tougher for me to control.
Final thoughts: I usually had to open my angles up more than I was used to with this ball. Even on the slightly longer patterns, this ball ready very strongly on the back end. I jokingly called it my 2-8-10/greek church reaction ball because I seemed to leave more of those on back to back throws than any ball I owned. This ball with the layout and surface = bad fit for me. Now this is not a reflection of Storm Products, but a reflection of what can happen when you don't give much thought to a layout and just "slap" holes in a ball aimlessly. I am sure I will try another, but will give more thought to the process before drilling.
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Mike Craig-Columbus, OH
Post by: ham_chop04 on March 05, 2008, 02:14:33 AM
Post by: alltenback on April 01, 2008, 10:53:38 AM
T Road Pearl by Storm Bowling 15 lbs bowling ball with 2 inch pin and 3 oz top weight.
T Road Pearl by Storm Reviewed
The T Road Pearl bowling ball is an aggressive ball on medium to medium heavy house oil patterns. You can see from the first photo. I had this ball drilled (by Tony C. @ www.bigdaddysproshop.com ) with the pin just below my fingers. This pin placement will give you a continuous hook on the ball reaction. The ball has a 2 inch pin, 3oz top weight and is 15lbs.
My Style of bowling 90% of the time is as a Tweener. When I bowl in a heavier oil pattern I can or have to crank it up. This ball can really be cranked up with the Pearlized Cover Stock. The ball really revs up early and continues through out the shot. There is no need to do anything fresh out of the box other than drill it to your specifications.
The stock cover stock (is that redundant?) is a perfect match for how you want this ball to react. When there is a fresh oil pattern the ball seems to glide on top of the oil.
The ball reads the mid lane well and starts the continuous hook earlier than I have seen most pearlized balls turn. This ball also holds it's line when the lanes are in a transitional period. The T Road Pearl bowling ball does not burn up your line at all.
I have rolled this ball consistantly by myself in practice the same line for almost two games on fresh oil before I had to make a 3 boards to the left move.
I notice this ball doesn't have a high absorbent if any at all. I have rolled this ball over 40 plus games and still hooks the same way fresh out of the box. No need yet to bake the oil out of the ball. Regular Cleaning after every use is fine enough for this ball. The ball tends to scuff through the ball return or gutter shots. A little acetone and then some polish works perfect to get rid of the scuff marks.
The appearance of the T Road Pearl by Storm is quite sharp. With the electric blue color and lighter blue-ish swirls. The swirls aren't very noticeable when you roll the ball down the alley. In my opinion I wish the swirls where more noticable but it isn't a major issue just my personal preference.
Well all and all the T Road Pearl by Storm is an exceptional bowling ball that gives the user great length and a consistant continuous hook. If you play in a sport league I wouldn’t recommend using this ball on fresh oil unless maybe you are playing the shark pattern and can play that deep inside line. . It also might be good on the cheetah pattern seeing it is a very short oil pattern and the T Road Pearl will give you the extra added length. This Ball is made for the Typical House shot with lots of players bowling on it. This ball will help you play same line a little longer than your competition. Seeing this ball has the pearlized cover stock and helps with those lanes when they are in the transitional stage.
T Road Pearl Drilled by Tony C. at www.bigdaddysproshop.com
Article by Brent T Dolan www.alltenback.com
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Brent
http://www.alltenback.com
Post by: PikevilleBwl on April 08, 2008, 05:48:42 PM
Post by: Dmans290 on April 14, 2009, 06:11:18 PM
A friend was using the ball and i decided to roll it myself and boom 300 game.
he gave it to me and I got it drilled for myself and shot another 300 game with it about 6 months later..
Amazing Amazing ball...
I want to get the T Road solid now
Post by: vegan300 on July 06, 2009, 12:31:09 AM
Has a very good midlane read with a huge backend, is not angular by any means but still has a forgiving midlane reaction.
I went to the pro-shop to drill another one up, track was beat up on mine, but I was sad to hear that it is discontinued.....
If you can get your hands on one drill one up, if you can't I have heard that the Storm Fast is very close compared to reaction...Fast goes a little longer...
Me....??
high rev, med to high speed. check out my profile for more
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Post by: HAMMERDOWN103 on August 02, 2009, 11:29:48 PM
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Post by: GodzillA on October 12, 2009, 12:08:16 AM
Used this ball in a college tournament this weekend. The shot was a 39 foot flat pattern, and had very low scores.
I found that when the later games came around, some of my more responsive balls, such as my Hy-Road and Virtual Energy, became overly aggressive and would go through the face. I then switched to my T-Road Pearl and was able to get a much better reaction. I found that the weaker drilling was able create more push, but the higher flaring coverstock created more room for me to miss right. Overall, I had a very good reaction with this ball, and was able to finish 19th in the tournament.
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T. Hudnell
William Paterson University Bowling Team Member
Storm Bowling Products
Post by: NYYTony on October 30, 2009, 02:05:31 PM
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