Storm Phaze II Pearl Bowling Ball

? The Phaze II Pearl was highly anticipated because Storm took the classic Phaze II design and updated it with a pearl reactive cover (TX-25 Pearl) on the trusted Velocity core — giving it cleaner length and a strong, continuous backend compared to the original solid version. Your style: Right-handed 340 RPM rev rate 16.5 mph ball speed I'm a senior tweener to who tends to benefit from balls that control friction without over-reacting early. The Phaze II Pearl fits this well because it revs up nicely without flipping too early and the pearl cover clears the heads cleanly for late lane read, which suits my revs. Strong but smooth backend motion I noticed a very identifiable arc that doesn’t over-hook but still drives through the pins with authority. This is especially helpful on fresh or medium oil where you don’t want to hook too soon. Versatile on most house conditions and sport patterns because of its medium-to-heavy oil designed core and cover, it’s not a snappy symmetric ball Compared to the original Phaze II solid its extra length and sharper move on the backend is what I see. Cleaner through the front with strong continuation, doesn't grab too early playing straighter or deeper lines. Continuous motion on my fresh league condition. When it starts to break down I just moved another zone left as my late-game adjustments. Drilled layout (5×4×2) to give a good balance of length and backend pop with revs. If you like more continuation, keep the factory Power Edge finish. If you need it smoother early, a light polish or 2000–3000 Abralon leaves room for length but smooths friction. Tim Ruth Storm Proshop Staff PSO at Bowlersmart inside Bowlero University Tampa Bay

Introducing the Storm Phaze 2 Pearl featuring the upgraded TX-25 Pearl Reactive coverstock. This ball is ideal for medium to heavy oil conditions when you need a consistent and powerful roll when your asymmetric balls are just too much. I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. I drilled mine 25 x 3.50x 25 same as my OG Phaze 2. My axis point is 4 3/8 over 1 3/8 up. This ball is great for me on medium oil conditions. I love starting with my PHAZE 2 then migrating right into the Phaze 2 Pearl. It’s perfectly smooth transition ball. Go get yours at your local Storm VIP shop today! Check out my video at: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EY415RKw9/?mibextid=wwXIfr #sm2proshop #StormNation

The Phaze 2 Pearl has been a great addition to my bag. The quick revving Velocity Core gets this ball flaring in the midlane and the pearl TX-25 cover stock adds more length as compared to the original Phaze 2. When compared to other pearls like the Rock Star Amped or Next Factor, the Phase 2 Pearl reads the lane the soonest. There is still plenty of punch left downlane, however the motion is not a hockey stick. For me, this ball is very forgiving on my house shot. It has enough engine to hook in the oil, but its also smooth enough off of the friction to avoid big splits through the nose on misses right. This ball also looked good Game 3 on my sport pattern over the last few weeks.

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:44 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS Cover: TX-25 Pearl Core: Velocity Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.48 (15) Diff: 0.051 (15) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 14° Axis Rotation: 74° PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin Over Ring 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 X 1 1/4 VLS The GOAT is getting a new companion piece and it's the one everyone has been waiting for. The Phaze II has stayed in the SPI product line for an unprecidented amount of time. It's ball motion can't be matched and it's just as in play today as when it released. Storm has taken the now legendary velocity core and wrapped it in a responsive pearl cover called TX 25 Pearl. The velocity's mid-lane read and motion now comes with a cover that helps create a more dynamic shape. I tested the Phaze II Pearl at my home center on our house pattern. The lanes were pretty toasty when I got to them so there was plenty of friction. I had an idea of the Phaze II pearl being more of a game 3 ball for getting left and covering boards. The first thing I noticed was how aggressive the mid-lane read was. As I've mentioned in basically every review our front lane panels have alot of built in friction. The phaze II Pearl read earlier than I had expected and was very responsive. I definitely could see it being a game 1-2 ball for me in the right conditions. In a house with more head oil or if I had more ball speed it would be great on the break-down but the very first thing i noticed was the diffference on the shots where I eased up on the speed and I felt like it had to be very firm to get it through the front. When I threw it hard the ball was fantastic. It's every bit as consistant and reading the mid-lane as it's solid counter part. This ball will be very popular with a lot of bowlers. I think most people will be surprised how early in the night you can go to this ball and how much pop off the spot you get. If you've been struggling with creating enough shape to get those corner pins out this is the ball for you! See my full video review at: https://youtu.be/mH_gVzu-B3Y?si=rIG5mWWomAyUAhp_ Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@Revstormaz

My Take: After drilling and throwing the Phaze II Pearl for a series of sessions on medium-to-heavy oil house shots, here’s how it actually performed for my style: Overall Feel & Shape The Phaze II Pearl has a TX-25 Pearl reactive coverstock paired with the classic Velocity core, finished at the factory with a polished Power Edge surface. This combo gives the ball a clean look through the front and a smooth but defined backend motion. It lets the ball preserve energy rather than rolling up too soon and hooking too early. This is exactly what you want when speed is ~15–16 mph and revs are around 300 RPM — you need that front-lane forgiveness to avoid hooking before the breakpoint. This ball doesn’t feel like just a shiny version of the solid — it’s got a distinct identity: length plus control. This is where it shines for me. It continues through the breakpoint with a smooth arc, not a sharp skid-flip. I got lots of continuation into the pocket, which helped me carry strikes even when I was slightly inside my target. With ~300 RPM, this ball doesn’t back up — it reads the oil and then makes a strong but controllable move downlane. Compared to a strong solid like the original Phaze II, this pearl version reads the pattern later and keeps energy into the pins — great for when lanes start to transition. On a fresh medium pattern, this ball glides and then hooks nicely, giving you shape without being wild. As lanes break down and transition, I didn’t feel like it over-reacted — just kept continuously working toward the pocket. I could still control the shot without it just rolling out. For someone with your numbers, it feels like a natural pairing between a solid backend motion and the forgiveness needed for a 300 RPM game. Great as a transition piece between a strong solid ball and something more angular ⭐ Final thoughts The Phaze II Pearl is an excellent choice if you want: Clean fronts, strong but predictable backend and control with shape on house patterns For my speed and rev rate, it wasn’t too much, wasn’t too little — it hit a comfortable sweet spot. Stronger than a typical pearl but with more shape than a dull polished ball. If you’re coming off a strong solid or hybrid and want something that brings controllable length plus pop, this ball is absolutely worth considering. #Stormnation Visit a VIP proshop today!

Storm Phaze II Pearl Coverstock: TX-25 Pearl Reactive Finish: Power Edge Core: Velocity Core RG: 2.48, Diff: 0.051 (15 lb.) VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2-1/2 Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 35 PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up Rev rate: 400 rpm Average speed: 16.5 mph Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI Pattern: Medium volume THS The long wait for the Storm Phaze II Pearl is finally over! Powered by the same Velocity Core we’ve come to know and love in the Phaze lineup, this one is wrapped in the newly updated TX-25 Pearl cover to better match up with today’s lanes conditions. The result is a true pearl compliment to the Phaze II Solid – it’s even the same colors! I’ve been able to throw this ball for a couple weeks in both league and tournament play, and thus far it has lived up to expectations. The Phaze II Pearl still has that consistent midlane roll you expect in Phaze ball but gives that little bit of extra responsiveness on the backend thanks to the pearl cover. I typically find myself on the fence when it comes to factory polish. There have been some balls where I’ve left the ball shiny and others where I’ve lightly scuffed the cover with an Abralon pad. With Phaze II Pearl, I really wanted to compare it to the Solid before making any changes to the surface. So far I have yet to touch the surface. Storm’s Power Edge finish has really been dialed in since the initial launch, and here it helps separate the reaction differences between the pearl and solid. The Storm Phaze II Pearl is exactly what you’d expect a pearlized version of the Phaze II to be. The Phaze II Pearl helps bridge the gap between Phaze II Solid and balls like !Q Tour, Hy-Road, or Typhoon. There truly isn’t much more to say – if you’ve been longing for a pearl version of the Phaze II, this is it! Chris Pollentier Storm Products Pro Shop Staff #StormNation

If you’ve bowled leagues, tournaments, or watched the PBA Tour on television in the last 10+ years, there’s a ball you’ve consistently seen, and that’s the Phaze II from Storm. From league bowlers to tournament players, it’s been an extremely versatile ball that all types of styles have succeeded with. Recently, our wizards at Storm decided to create a pearl version, and it’s been a complete home run. There’s been different versions of the Phaze line, but I think the Phaze II Pearl compliments the original Phaze II perfectly. I’ve drilled one so far and absolutely love it. I drilled it with the following layout: 5.5 x 5 x 2. This puts the pin above my middle finger with a slight shift of the CG. I’ve left the surface alone and have had the most success when balls like the Ion Pro Solid, Equinox Solid, and Phaze II have done their job. When patterns start to break down and you need to open your angles, but there’s still a decent amount of volume on the lane, the Phaze II Pearl is the perfect option to go to. With the RG still on the low side (2.48), strong differential (.051), and a pearl, responsive cover, this ball is excellent for league and tournaments. Also, I’ve seen all styles of players strike a ton with the Phaze II Pearl. Also, it’s holiday season! Use those gift cards or put it on your wish list for a Phaze II Pearl from Storm! #StormNation

The new Storm Phaze II Pearl features the same Velocity Core found in the original Phaze II, but this new release features the all-new TX-25 Pearl Reactive Coverstock finished with Power Edge. At 15 pounds, the RG is a low 2.48 and the differential is .051. I have drilled many Phaze II originals, I still always have a pin up and a pin down in my tournament arsenal. The new Phaze II Pearl is nothing like the Phaze IV or V, those balls had much weaker covers. The Phaze II Pearl is exactly like the original, just in a pearl coverstock. Total hook is almost the same as the original, however the pearl has a much stronger backend motion than the original. This ball is the PERFECT complement to the original Phaze II. This ball is already racking up honor scores left and right. Anyone who loved the Phaze II, and that is a lot of people, will love the Phaze II Pearl. This is the ball we have been waiting for a long time, but it is worth the wait!!

It's here!! Phaze 2 Pearl takes the best parts of previous iterations and combines them into the perfect complement to one of the best balls ever, the Phaze 2. While the Phaze 4 and Phaze 5 featured the same core, but weaker cover formulas, the Phaze 2 Pearl features an updated stronger formula. This is also true for the Phaze A.I., although the shape is distinctly different due to the A.I. core technology. The result is exactly what you want: a strong, smooth, continuous symmetrical pearl ball that fits great with other options in the line. This one is a no-brainer! -Chase Valenzuela

Storm Phaze II Pearl: UPGRADED TX-25™ PEARL REACTIVE COVERSTOCK Through extensive testing, it was obvious the pearl cover needed to be upgraded to maximize performance. In order to create a truly worthy counterpart, we decided to keep things as simple as possible. The exact same colors in the Phaze II have been used in the Phaze II Pearl. This ball is finished with Power Edge™. VELOCITY™ CORE The Velocity Core perfectly blends an early revving motion with an assertive, yet controllable backend. You get trusted backend and consistent motion in one refined performance package. Layout: 5 x 2 x 2 ½ My Specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16 degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 15/16th up 3/16th. Tested on Pro-lane surface on a 43ft medium volume house pattern and HPL with a 44ft house pattern. The WAIT is finally OVER! The Storm Phaze II Pearl hit the market with a HUGE splash and has not slowed down. The #1 requested ball from bowlers in the past decade has FINALLY made it to the lanes. I have drilled a few Phaze IIs in my bowling career, especially since 2022. It was the first ball I drilled after coming back to bowling after a life changing car wreck back in 2022. The P2P, as I love to call it, has had an overwhelming response at Storm Matchmaker Live events I have coordinated and attended since it was released. The P2P can be the first ball out of the bag or it can be the transitional ball, it covers all aspects of the game in league and tournament play. A little stronger in the backend than the Roto Grip Rockstar Amped, but not too flippy like a symmetrical pearl ball would normally have. I actually added to my travel league bags because it fits better for me than my Equinox. I have used it as a first out of the bag ball in league and tournament play, and also have used it as a “second choice” after my first choice in practice did not have the look down lane I was expecting. I now usually start with the Roto Grip Rockstar, then migrate into the P2P, then eventually into the Roto Grip Gremlin or 900 Global Viking as the games and tournaments progress. The P2P will stay around just as long as the OG Phaze II because it is just that GOOD! Stop by your Storm VIP Pro Shop to drill up this MUCH anticipated ball from Storm. Here is the upcoming Matchmaker Live! events I will be coordinating: Jan. 10th @ Trindle Bowl in Mechanicsburg Jan. 18th @ Steel City Bowl and Brew with BowlerX in Bethlehem Jan. 31st @ Perry Lanes with Shotmakers Pro Shop in Baltimore Area