Layout:  4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2
Surface:  3000 Abralon
Rev Rate:  470
Tilt: 13*

The Storm Typhoon is the first ball back in the Storm Hot Line in about 2 years.  A ball reaction that has been missing for those medium oil conditions.  The new Typhoon brings the new Atmos AI core paired with the reactor pearl coverstock found currently on the Tropical Surge Line.  The core brings a medium RG and Medium differential specs to make this ball most useful for medium to lighter oil conditions.  The shape of the Typhoon is very clean with a pretty sharp backend.  Ideal for most house conditions where length and angle are most useful. 

I got to try this on my 44ft typical house pattern.  On the fresh and box Power Edge finish, I saw a lot of length for my style even with my higher rev rate.  On my house pattern, the Typhoon is not ideal as it tries to create too much angle down lane which gave me that typical over/under reaction.  As the lanes started to burn up more, this ball became better as expected.  I brought the surface to 3000 abralon to bring the ball's breakpoint a little closer to me and to allow for a little more predictability.  This change saw a better overall shape on the lane and gave me more confident in its reaction.  On my house pattern, I saw the Typhoon to be most in play in game 3 and/or beyond.  Compared to other angular balls in the storm lineup, the Typhoon had me move further right with me my feet due to the weaker coverstock.  Generally, I see a lot of over-reaction with angular balls when I move closer to the friction.  The Typhoon was a little different here.  It was still angular but read the midlane a little stronger giving me the right shape on the lanes.  Sometimes I get in the habit of moving too far left with my feet due to the ball I am using in league.  This Typhoon will be in my bag as a "just in-case" ball because it allows me to move back to the right more frequently. 

I recommend the Typhoon to those who bowl on high friction lane surfaces on a house pattern that is not too long in length.  I think the ideal conditions for this ball will be in the 38-42ft range for typical house patterns.  it would be a nice step down in length from a Phaze AI and Equinox.  It does produce a fair amount of angle down lane so the shape is pretty nice who like to see that skid/flip type of ball motion.  This ball would also be very good for a longer game tournament on a condition where length and angle is required.  Lower rev rates and slower ball speeds will also like this to help the ball get down the lane more especially closer to the friction.

Adam Chase
Storm Staff