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Kevin Duncan

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Storm Road Warrior
« on: November 16, 2024, 10:19:30 PM »
Storm Road Warrior
Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 Storm Pin Buffer Layout
Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation
Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume)
Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center
Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane

Storm’s Road Warrior utilizes the R2S Deep coverstock and the Inverted Fe2 weight block.  The weight block is surrounded by A.I. Core Technology.  WOW - The ball is really good.  The Road Warrior will shine when the lanes get chopped up and you need length and backend.

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Re: Storm Road Warrior
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2024, 07:14:04 PM »
Storm Bowling Road Warrior Review
Layout
VLS-5 3/8x4x1 3/4
Surface-Power Edge
Storm has added another option in the road series with the new Road Warrior.The Road Warrior uses the the modified Hyroad core with AI technology wrapped with the R2S Deep Pearl Coverstock.
The Road Warrior will be a great option on medium to dry lanes when you need length and a strong backend.
If your looking for a replacement for the Hyroad pearl the road warrior will be a great choice.I feel like the Road Warrior reads the midlane a little sooner than the Hyroad pearl but still with a strong backend.
In my arsenal the road warrior will have the most length of all the current road series balls with the strongest backend.
The Road Warrior will be available November 22nd!!!!!!

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BlakeAlbers

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Re: Storm Road Warrior
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2024, 03:12:20 PM »
I drilled the new Storm Road Warrior 5x4.5x2 using the vls system.  I drilled this ball to give me some length while still retaining energy for the end of the pattern.  This ball has the R2S Deep pearl coverstock paired with the Inverted Fe Ai weight block.  I dont think a match up in storm lineup can be more iconic! This ball gives you a slightly cleaner motion compared to The Road from earlier this year.  Bowling on 43ft I saw this ball cut through the front part of the lane nicely.  Im not sure if this ball will see much league action from me, but this will for sure be in the tournament bag.  Me personally I have this ball slotted in the 5 spot in a 6-ball arsenal.  I highly recommend picking one of these up on November 22nd!

Kyle.Johnson88

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Re: Storm Road Warrior
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2024, 07:31:33 PM »
Ball Specs:
Storm Road Warrior
Coverstock: R2S DEEP™ Pearl Reactive with Power Edge
Core: Inverted Fe2™ A.I. Core (Symmetrical)
Color: Sapphire/Steel

Review:
You have to pay a lot of respect to any ball in the “road” line. It is partly what helped build the Storm brand to what it is today. Throw this ball and you will quickly understand why they call it the road warrior. This is one of those pieces that is a must have, one of those pieces that is always there when you’re left with little to no options as the day goes on. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). We actually didn’t expect this ball to look that great on the fresh but since we are a higher friction house it could be an option for higher rev players. For those lower rev players however it may not be enough for the first couple games of a typical house shot. For the average player this ball will come in handy once the fronts get a little beat up or especially when the lanes fully break down in a tournament past games 3 or 4. I am sure you will be seeing this in a lot of tournament bags. Must have!

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Rick K

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Re: Storm Road Warrior
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2024, 11:53:34 AM »
Road Warrior • Storm • Thunder Series
Coverstock • R2S Deep Pearl • Finish Power Edge
Core • Inverted FE2 -A. I. Core
Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.55 Differential • .045
Layout • 4 ½ x 5 x 1 ¾
Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 9° Testers Rev Rate • 250
Test Pattern • 42’ THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street

Storm continues to elevate the success of their “Road” series with the release of the Road Warrior. The Road Warrior combines the Inverted FE2’s Core proven reliability and Storm’s ground-breaking A.I. technology, all wrapped with the next-generation R2S Deep Pearl coverstock. And leave it to Storm to mix all these ingredients and produce the next generation of excellence in the Road Series. So, let’s take a closer look at what makes the Road Warrior an excellent choice for your arsenal.

The Inverted FE2 has always been a smooth and well-balanced core that has given us straighter players the predictability we have come to depend on from the Road Series. And now, inside the Road Warrior, you get the same legendary, well-balanced motion of the Inverted FE2 core. Plus, you also get the dynamic shape and strength that A.I. Technology brings to the SPI family of bowling balls. I like how the Inverted FE2-A.I. Core rev’s in the mid-lane without sacrificing energy because of my slower rev rate. I also like how the Inverted FE2-A.I. core provided a consistent motion regardless of where I was rolling the Road Warrior on the lane. I was also highly impressed at how the A.I. technology brought a vibrant, well-defined motion off the pattern, giving my straighter game the consistency I like to see. Lastly, I liked the added punch and power the A.I. technology gave my Road Warrior because, with that extra energy and continuation, I could carry those lighter, softer hits that would typically leave me with a single-pin spare to shoot. So, it is easy to see how the Inverted FE2-A.I. Core is an excellent choice for any straighter player.

The R2S Deep Pearl Reactive with the Power Edge factory finish initially gave me a bit of a struggle. For my straighter game, I found the factory surface didn’t allow the Road Warrior to bite in the mid-lane where I needed it to, and I had a hard time making the hill. However, when I took my Road Warrior to 1500-grit Abralon and followed that up with Storm’s new Power Edge polish, my Road Warrior lit up the lanes for my low-rev, straighter hand. I found that the surface change of the R2S Deep Pearl coverstock brought excellent consistency and traction in later-night conditions. I especially liked how the R2S Deep Pearl gripped well along the shim line as the night progressed. The R2S Deep Pearl allows the Road Warrior to conserve energy. And I like how that conserved energy allowed the Inverted FE2-A.I. core to deliver a robust sweeping motion at the pocket we straighter players want to see. So, I found that, overall, with the correct surface adjustment to fit your game, the R2S Deep Pearl will deliver results for any straighter player’s game.

In conclusion, the new Road Warrior by Storm is an excellent fit for any straighter player’s arsenal. Whether stand-alone for a new bowler looking for a more vigorous motion than they get from a level one ball or a seasoned bowler looking to compliment their more aggressive arsenal, the Road Warrior is a good fit. And if you are an owner of the original Hy-Road, put the Road Warrior alongside it and enjoy the results of a “Road” arsenal one-two punch! So, stop at your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and see where your Road Warrior will fit into your arsenal! You will be glad you did!


Rick Klimowicz
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
Roll the Ball Pro Shop
Penndel, PA