Storm Hy-Road 40 Bowling Ball

Drilled my Storm Hyroad 40 (4 x 4 x 2). Medium Rev rate and medium speed bowler. The Storm Hyroad 40 is silky smooth through the front part of the lane storing energy to make a strong angular movement coming off the end of the pattern smashing the pins as the Storm Hyroad 40 drives through the pin deck. The Storm Hyroad 40 will be a great ball for lighter oil patterns or after the transition has settled down and the pattern has started to break down. #stormnation #SquadRG #strikingworldwide

The Hyroad 40 is Storms newest thunder line release. The Hyroad 40 features there same Inverted FE2 core as the OG Hyroad. The Hyroad 40 is unique in that it does not feature the AI outer core found in the last few Hyroad releases. The Hyroad 40 is a true two piece ball. The Hyroad 40 is wrapped in A1S cover and finished with power edge. This produces an earlier and rounder shape compared to the OG Hyroad. The Hyroad 40 is now available for purchase from any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/N5opKoHHPfs?si=r3ptg7UYb9mT3GU2

As a bowler who's spent countless frames with the Hy-Road series, the new Hy-Road 40 offers an exciting twist on a familiar favorite, especially when stacking it up against the original Hy-Road and the Road Warrior. The Hy-Road 40, celebrating Storm's 40 years, feels like a souped-up version of the original; where the classic Hy-Road provided that legendary clean push through the fronts and a super predictable, continuous arc downlane, the Hy-Road 40's new A1S Pearl Reactive coverstock makes it read the mid-lane noticeably sooner and sharper, great for when the lanes transition and you need a strong, defined move back to the pocket without over-skidding. Compared to the Road Warrior, which is a bit smoother and more controlled off the spot, making it a fantastic benchmark pearl for medium oil, the Hy-Road 40 definitely offers more overall hook and a more aggressive backend. It's the "show pony" of the family, designed for those moments when you need that "Power Rangers" kind of backend motion and can confidently play deeper angles, shining when stronger balls are too early and the Road Warrior isn't quite aggressive enough downlane.

The Hy-Road 40 might be my favorite ball for when the lanes get messy. The higher RG really helps that ball to give it a smoother transition. I was also pleasantly surprised how well this ball performed when I moved in and played the lanes a little tighter than I normally would. I was able to get a real consistent motion as far as how it got to the pins and a lot less deflection than normal. This good be a staple in most tournament bags especially on some of the shorter patterns.

Storm Hyroad 40 – WWRD 6/20/2025 Cover: A1S Pearl Reactive Core: Inverted Fe2 Technology RG: 2.57 RG. Diff.: 0.046 Finish: Power Edge Fragrance: Pineapple Apple Crisp Storm’s new Hyroad 40 is a Pearl Symmetrical piece that is good for Medium Volume patterns. Same Cover as the Phaze II but different Core. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers and the CG kicked out 1” from the palm. I threw this piece on a Fresh house pattern. Out of Box ball motion was clean through the fronts with a strong backend reaction through the pins. I compared this to the Road Warrior. Road Warrior (3-3 Left) was similar through the fronts but had a sharper backend reaction. If you are a fan of the original Hyroad this is a piece you will want in your bag. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19JBzoNmk9/

Pattern: 43’ House Shot Layout: 30 x 3 3/4 x 30 Finish: Box (Power Edge) The Hy-Road 40 celebrates 40 years of innovation by creating another staple in the legacy of the Hy-Road series of balls. Using inverted Fe2 Tech, wrapped in A1S Pearl Cover finished with Power Edge, the Hy-Road 40 gives a fresh look of a trusted name in the world of bowling. Unlike most balls, the Hy-Road 40 lacks core material allowing for a thicker shell. A much higher energy transfer to the pins with less deflection. As I’m a speed dominant player, on fresh, I was able to stay right up the boards with it. I didn’t see any loss of energy, however, I wasn’t able to get enough response when moving way left on fresh. When the lanes started to break down, I was able to move left and inside of original target and got through the pins effortlessly. Reminds me a lot of the original Hy-Road Pearl. If you are looking for something to go longer downlane and hit hard, the Hy-Road 40 will not disappoint. Trevor Kopas Storm Staff Ambassador Pro Shop Operator #Bigboybowling

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Lakes Bowl House Shot BALL: Storm Hy-Road 40 Coverstock: A1S Pearl Core: : Inverted Fe2 Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.58 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.037 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: NA (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 14-15 mph Rev Rate: 220 PAP: 5 1/2 right 1/4 up Ball Layout: 50×4½×50 Personally I haven’t had/needed a ball in this slot for sometime. I decided to get the HR40 as I have made some pitch changes and just decided to drill a new ball instead of plugging and redrilling something I already was using and this was a great chance to throw a Hy-Road ball. I tested it the same time as the ION Pro Solid and wasn’t 100% sold on it as I felt and see a ball like the Typhoon to be a better option at times. The very next day I had a coaching session and decided to throw the HR40 again. I was able to get left and started to really like what Isaw from this ball. Now on day one testing I had to move right and throw it into the dry to see reaction. Day two I started on 20 and was throwing it into the track and I kept moving 2-3 boards each shot and was looking much better over the ION Pro Solid. Between working the PBA LBC and Junior Gold I will keep these in my bag and give them more lane time to shine or replace with the Typhoon. Thanks for reading, watching, and if you like this or any of the jerseys in my videos just head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout for 20% off your order. This ball is available on 6/20/25 at PinPoint Pro Shop inside Lakes Bowl in Round Lake, IL or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #PinPointProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #LakesBowl #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #KenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive Check out my full ball reaction video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tfykt5FZ3Zs?si=5laEq-ce9o3kBuq_