Storm Hy-Road 40 Bowling Ball

Layout is 60 x 4 1/2 x 30 (Dual Angle) or 4 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 1 7/8 (Vector) This HyRoad 40 most definitely doesn’t disappoint! It provides a clean roll through the fronts and provides a smooth, quick, yet predictable motion once it responds to the friction. The A1S pearl coverstock, which is on the Equinox, and the famous Inverted Fe2 core provides a great combination on drier lanes. I really likes how it goes through the pin deck with it’s continuation and power. If you are true fan of the HyRoads, you will enjoy this HyRoad 40! Cheers to Storm Products, Inc. for 40 years in the business!

Storm Hy-Road 40 Ball info: Inverted Fe2 weight block with A.I. outer core technology with all new A1S coverstock finished at 2000 ab with Power Edge factory finish. The layout is 4.5 x 5 x 2.75. Bowler facts: My updated 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 1/2 up 1/2. Tested on Pro-lane surface and older HPL on 44 ft house patterns with lower volume used for the junior and senior leagues, 44 ft house patterns with larger volume, and patterns that ranged from 33 ft to 39 ft sport patterns. How do you improve on the longest production ball in Storm’s incredible history? You wrap the weight block with A.I. technology and bring the coverstock up to 2025 technology. The all-new Hy-Road 40 is fast becoming my favorite symmetric pearl ball currently and for the foreseeable future. With the fall leagues starting up in a few weeks for me, I wanted to freshen-up my league bags with some favorites and then add a few new pieces. I started with adding the Ion Pro Solid and Gremlin, so I wanted to add a new Rock Star with a 2 x 6 x 3 layout to replace the one I used very extensively at the end of last year’s bowling season, and a new Hustle and I selected the EARTH. So, I wanted to add a new symmetric pearl and I was comparing the Equinox, iQ Tour A.I., and the new Hy-Road 40 to take the place of my used up Equinox from last year. I compared the 3 on fresh and used lane conditions and the Hy-Road 40 came out to be the best choice for me due to overall performance. The Equinox had a little less “pop” through the back ends and the iQ Tour was too quick off the spot without changing the surface too much. The Hy-Road 40 was clean and consistent the whole time I was testing and bowling with the 3 of them to make my choice. Slower off of the pattern and less angle in the backend which is more what I like to see. The Hy-Road 40 held up through the transition better than the other 2 choices for me. The Hy-Road 40 will fit very well in the middle of my league bags for the start of the 2025-2026 bowling season. My league bags will have the Rock Star #1, Ion Pro Solid, Hy-Road 40, which is replacing my Equinox, RST Hyper Drive, the all new Gremlin which is replacing my Attention Star, and finally Hustle Earth. With the fall leagues just around the corner, check out your local pro shop for all the information on the all new summer and Bowl Expo releases and look out for the Storm Matchmaker Live! events near you. Thanks to my partners: Storm Products, Roto Grip, 3G shoes, Coolwick, Vise Inserts, ABC North Lanes and Lounge, Bowlers’ Supply, and Colony Park Lanes.

Storm Hyroad 40 The color of the Hyroad 40 reminds me of the Idol Cosmos – which is a good thing, because I liked that ball quite a bit. I actually think that because of that, the reaction of the Hyroad 40 also reminds me of the Idol Cosmos if a light layer of shine was added to the cover. The HyRoad 40 is quite clean through the fronts without ever feeling skid-flip, more like skid-controllable hard arc. It is at home on medium to medium-light oil conditions, though with some surface it can handle a good bit of oil if straighter angles are used. Out of box, I find it to be an excellent symmetric-cored companion to the asymmetric-cored Ion Pro Solid, which has a touch more overall motion.

What’s there to say about a Hy-Road? I was 12 years late on the Hy-Road bandwagon, but now can’t imagine bowling without one. The Inverted Fe2 core seems to match up very well with me. I never got a Hy-Road pearl, so I don’t have that to compare it to. When I heard about the Hy-Road 40, I expected it to have R2S on it, but was pleasantly surprised to see it get the A1S pearl from the Equinox. A1S is a stronger cover than R2S is and I think that will make it a little more usable and still allow me to move down to the weaker Hy-Road if necessary. While I’ve really like the A.I. outer core, I think these higher RG, medium differential balls without the A.I. outer core still have their place. I’ve thrown the Hy-Road 40 in two different practice sessions and it’s definitely living up to the very high expectations I have for anything that comes out of Utah with a Hy-Road label. Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 315. PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/iaPx2UYO8KU

The new HyRoad 40 features the tried-and-true Inverted Fe2 core and wraps it in the A1S pearl reactive coverstock previously found on the Equinox. The HyRoad 40 is finished with Power Edge and at 15 pounds has an RG of 2.57 and a differential of .046. This ball was released to celebrate the 40-year anniversary of SPI products, so you know this ball must be something special. I love the color as it brings back memories to the ball that started it all, the Pearl Teal Storm. I drilled mine with my favorite layout, 4x4x2 which put the pin above the bridge. The combination of the stronger pearl coverstock and the Inverted Fe2 core makes this ball more predictable and controllable than the original HyRoad. The 40 is still very clean through the fronts, but the A1S coverstock picks up sooner than the R2S Hybrid cover found on the original. This causes the 40 to be a little sooner and smoother to the pocket. Don’t get me wrong, the 40 still makes a strong move to the pocket but it is much more predictable which makes this ball one of my favorites already. This ball is perfect for medium conditions when you need something to open up your angles and still be able to kick out those corners. This ball marks Storm’s 40th anniversary, but it is so good, it should be in the line up for many years to come!

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge) The HyRoad 40 is a non-ai HyRoad Pearl replacement! The Road and Road Warrior were good in my opinion but they were really midlane and slow. Not like the HyRoad series that still flare a good bit and change direction more. When Storm announced the HyRoad 40 I was very excited, because I felt this was the shape we were missing! The HR40 features the same cover as the Equinox, another one of my favorites. This allows the HR40 to still read the oil but also backend. If you’re looking for a HyRoad Pearl replacement this is it!

Hy-Road 40 • Storm • Thunder Series Coverstock • A1S Pearl Reactive • Finish Power Edge Core • Inverted Fe2 Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.57 Differential • .046 Layout • 4 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/2 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 9° Testers Rev Rate • 300 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street Storm continues its forty-year legacy as the Bowlers Company with the release of the Hy-Road 40. More than simply an anniversary ball celebration, the Hy-Road 40 takes the success of Storm's most proven Inverted Fe2 symmetrical Core and wraps it with the latest cutting-edge coverstock technology, the A1S Pearl, making the Hy-Road 40 a Thunder Series Hy-Road in a class by itself! So, let's take a closer look at the Hy-Road 40 and explore what's behind its success. The Inverted Fe2 Technology Core is one of Storm's most trusted and proven cores. And if you own or watch an original Hy-Road in action, you can understand why. The Inverted Fe2 technology Core provides a stable rolling motion that any straighter player loves to see. As a straighter player, I enjoy the predictability that the Inverted Fe2 Core shows, as it revs smoothly in the mid-lane and maintains that consistency throughout the lane. I liked the Inverted Fe2 Technology Core's ability to retain its energy as the Hy-Road 40 crushes through the pocket, while also having a strong continuation through the pins. I can count on the Inverted Fe2 Technology Core to deliver a strong pin reaction that keeps me striking, rather than deflecting or rolling out due to my low rev hand, which makes the Inverted Fe2 core inside the Hy-Road 40 a benchmark core any straighter player can count on. Although some may think the Hy-Road 40 is a new version of the beloved Hy-Road Pearl, I have news for you: the Hy-Road 40 is a whole new animal. The A1S Pearl coverstock is an excellent choice for the HY-Road 40. The A1S Pearl coverstock is part of Storm's new Adhesion System technology, and adhesion is a great way to explain how the A1S Pearl reacts to the lane. I loved the grip the Hy-Road 40 has throughout the lane without being overly aggressive or erratic off the pattern. I found my Hy-Road 40 to be smooth and consistent with the factory Power Edge finish, and the A1S Pearl had a crisp and decisive turn of the pattern. The Hy-Road 40 is an excellent choice for straighter players who like that consistent and blended traction that keeps them striking throughout the night. In conclusion, the Hy-Road 40 is more than a Storm anniversary release or a replacement for the beloved Hy-Road Pearl. The Hy-Road 40 is an excellent combination of a proven Inverted Fe2 core wrapped with Storm's most cutting-edge Pearl coverstock, the A1S. Together, this core and coverstock combination makes the Hy-Road 40 a fantastic symmetrical ball that belongs in any arsenal, especially for those straighter players like me. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Storm Hy-Road 40 ready to roll. Your scores will thank you! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

Absolutely love this ball. Plugging in cleaner higher RG and High Diff balls to my arsenal is something much needed for my arsenal. I have a tendency to either see early hooking lanes or tightness down lane. The high rg high diff nature of the ball allows it to get through the front yet fight off the tightness down lane and continue through the pins. I like how this is earlier than the Hy-Road Pearl as it allows it to read the mid lane much better and provides more control. This ball is great for game 3 and on for me after the stronger or balls with more surface start to fade away.

Layout: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 Surface: Power Edge Rev Rate: 470 RPM Tilt: 13* The new Hyroad 40 brings back the original Inverted Fe2 from the original Hyroad series but this time paired up with the A1S pearl coverstock from the Equinox. The strong pearl coverstock gives the ball more opportunity to shine in today's higher oil environments. Since the cover is stronger, it is a little smoother reaction then the original Hyroad Pearl. I got to try this ball on a typical 44ft house pattern. The stronger coverstock allows the ball to be a little bit more in play on the fresh. Although, not truly ideal, it can be used on the fresh if the environment is right. For me, the environment was not quite right as expected. The high RG of the Hyroad 40 gives me too much length for my style and is a better transition ball for me. Once there was enough transition on the lanes, I was able to play more of my comfort zone of 15 to 7 range. As there was more defined hook to the right, the ball became much easier to use and continued well. Compared to the Road Warrior, I saw more midlane strength and smoother ball motion. The Road Warrior saw the friction much harder with the same surface. I can potentially see having both balls in the bag if the surfaces are prepped slightly different. I would recommend the Hyroad 40 for anyone who just likes the shape of the Hyroad series but wants an updated model. For angle, I think the Road Warrior is a better choice with the AI Technology. For heavier oil, the Hyroad 40 will have a better look on the lane overall from left to right. Adam Chase Storm Staff

This non-A.I. offering in the Hy-Road series feels like a throwback, while providing performance for modern conditions. I have tried this ball on the league pattern and on some tougher stuff, and this ball really excels on flatter/more blended conditions by providing a TON of length and recovery, while still being relatively predictable and consistent. I have loved this ball as a 2 or 3 ball on medium-friction conditions, when i need a cleaner cover and/or higher RG to battle hook in the front part of the lane. This is a great medium ball for rev-dominant players as well as a great option as "weaker" ball that still brings plenty of performance. -Chase Valenzuela