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addynyr

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Storm Nova Review
« on: January 12, 2022, 09:40:20 AM »
Layout 55 x 5.5 x 45
Surface prep: 2000 Abralon

The new Storm Nova is the replacement of the Incite within the Premier Line.  The new Ignition core opens up a lot of possibility for drilling potential by keeping a lot more of its asymmetry intact after drilling.  The Nova has the R2X coverstock on it which is a hybrid blend between the R2S and NRG coverstocks.  What I have found with this ball is a lot of hook in the front and midlane but retains a lot of great continuation down lane.  Designed for medium to heavy oil, this ball can be a staple in the bag for most league and tournament conditions.  My first use of this ball was at the PBA Regional Players Invitational in Las Vegas on a 2.5:1 Ratio pattern with 30ML of oil which is a high amount of oil.  What I found was the ball read the lane fairly strong overall while still keeping strong continuation down lane.  I never had to be afraid of the ball hooking downlane when I missed my target one way or the other.  The strength of the core and cover combination keeps the reaction on the smoother side very comparable to the strength of the Proton Physix.  Compared to the Proton Physix, the Nova is slightly cleaner overall and slightly faster down lane.  The two balls are different enough to warrant both if you are a fan of the Proton Physix.  On a typical house pattern, this ball is great on the fresh where there is a lot more oil on the lane.  It would be a little difficult to use this ball for all 3 games of league depending on your individual style.  My higher rev rate style (450 RPM) doesn't allow me to use this ball for all 3 games due to the lack of total oil I tend to bowl on along with the strength of the core.  Down and in and lower rev rate bowlers would get a lot of use out of this ball as it will give you hook, control and continuation.

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StanleyW

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Re: Storm Nova Review
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2022, 02:19:11 PM »
Nova - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: R2X Hybrid Reactive Cover Stock
Finish: 3000 Grit
Core: Ignition Core
Layout: 50 x 5 x 40
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.052
Intermediate Diff: .019

Review

The Nova is the latest addition to Storm’s Premier line and believe me this Super Nova does not disappoint. Storm has combined the ignition core with the R2X Hybrid cover stock. This combination allows for this big ball to be versatile of house and tournament lane conditions. I tested the Nova on a 43 feet tournament pattern, I was able to play track area with great success. The Nova read early in the midlane and had a lot of energy on the backend for a continuous motion with great pin carry. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite.

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fazzone22

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Storm Nova
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2022, 10:11:54 PM »
Storm’s new Premier line ball comes with the all new Ignition Core which is wrapped around the ultra popular R2X Hybrid cover. I drilled mine 5 x 5.5 x 2 and after throwing it for awhile I was quite surprised on how versatile this ball is. I can get it rolling early and smooth if I get my hand up the back of it and then when I need to move in and need more motion down lane I can get around it and the ball never stops. Compared to the recently released 900 Global Altered Reality, the Nova is about 3-4 more and about 2 feet sooner. The versatility of this ball actually reminds me of the older Storm Physix. This ball is going to be great on fresh and once the lanes start to transition into the blocks.