Storm IQ Tour 78/U Bowling Ball

The Storm !Q Tour 78-U is a new urethane bowling ball that is compliant with the new PBA hardness rules. This bowling ball features a very well known C3 Core and the new Controll 78 Urethane Coverstock. The combination of the two seems to create the true urethane-like reaction. After seeing other bowlers use the !Q Tour 78-U, I decided to drill mine with a stronger pin-down layout: 45 x 4 ¼ x 75. I didn’t want this bowling to flare a lot as I never had much success with urethane-like bowling balls that flared a lot. One thing I am certain off, this bowling ball will need a good amount of surface on it as this new urethane coverstock is less aggressive. In my opinion, the !Q Tour 78-U works best on shorter to shorter-medium patterns. The ball has worked well for me on fresh patterns when I needed to keep my launch angles very straight and when the backend reaction was very strong. I did notice that once the patterns broke down a little bit, and greater launch angles were required, this bowling ball becomes a little to weak for my liking. This ball becomes quite sensitive when there is a little bit of a hookspot as the core and the surface of this bowling ball wants to read early, but the coverstock isn’t strong enough after you make a move and increase your launch angle. If you plan on bowling PBA events, this ball is a must have. However, make sure you understand the motion of this ball and find the best window of use for it.

The new urethane IQ Tour 78U features the new Controll 78 solid urethane cover wrapped around the C3 core found in all of the previous IQ releases. This ball is finished at 500 grit abralon. I drilled mine just like I drill most of my reactive balls…5x4x2. For a urethane ball, the IQ Tour 78 U has a good amount of track flare, however it still maintains a traditional urethane ball reaction. When compared to the Pitch Black, the new IQ starts up just as early but has a more rounded backend motion than the Pitch Black. Overall hook is about the same, just a different type of motion. The C3 core helps with the carry on the off pocket hits. When ordinary urethane would leave a flat corner pin, this has enough energy to kick those pesky corners out more often than not. This ball will be great for the short patterns or for bowlers who like to play straight up the outside part of the lane during league competition.

With the PBA rules with the hardness change from the USBC. The bowling manufacturers needed make a new urethane bowling ball. Storm came out with the new Storm IQ/78 U. I drilled mine with a 4 inch pin up. With the proven C³ Centripetal Control core and the new Controll 78 Solid Urethane the IQ/78 U is truly straight urethane. I tried the 78U on the shorter sport patterns, 37,38,39 feet. Urethane normally doesn't roll good for me and my roll. But the 78/U pleasantly rolled pretty good. With the core I got decent flare out of the 78/U and the typical smooth transition down lane. I was able to stay on top of the friction longer than a Pitch Black or Zen U. Where those 2 balls normally force me left sooner than the 78/U. It seems that the PBA guys like the new 78/U very well as on their shorter patterns. Bunch of good feedback from the guys. So if your looking for a new urethane for shorter higher friction patterns this is your ball! Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staff PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 RPM - 400 MPH - 16-17 TILT - 17 Brunswick Pro Anvil lane House and short sport patterns.

IQ Tour 78U Cover: Control 78 Urethane Core: C3 RG: 2.49 RG Diff: 0.029 My layout: 3.5 x 1.5 The 78U is a solid urethane symmetrical ball that was created to comply with the new PBA tour hardness guidelines. I see the 78U working best on short oil patterns or medium patterns with light oil volume. The new harder Control 78U cover is less responsive which gets the ball started a little later than a Pitch Black. That really does help to stay in the friction without getting off line too quickly. The C3 core from the IQ line helps compensate for the slightly weaker cover very well. The faster revving core, compared to most symmetrical urethane balls, helps create a similar but upgraded shape of traditional urethane balls of the past. I have found that the 78U is best on the fresh when I can either use the friction on a short or medium pattern, or if there is a little bit of hold on flatter patterns as to keep the ball more in front of me. Bowler stats: Left handed PAP: 5 x 1/4up Rev rate: 400

Ball Specs: Storm IQ Tour 78U 500 Grit Controll™ 78 Solid Urethane Weight Block: C3™ Centripetal Control Core (Symmetrical) Color: Crimson Review: The long awaited answer to the rule change on urethane for tour players. This ball features the same cover as the Pitch Black updated to 78 hardness wrapped around the famous IQ core. I would be careful before drilling this piece as pointed out in some of the reviews and videos produced by Storm. With the new rule changes one might think to drill this ball as strong as possible because of hardness rules on urethane. With the IQ core already wanting to start up early you may not want to add fuel to the fire or the ball may die before reaching the pins. We drilled this ball differently that most of our other pieces with this in mind and were able to combat this issue. The shape is very consistent with that of a Pitch Black even staying within the rules so kudos to the SPI R&D. This is a great core and cover pairing for Tour players. For anyone looking to experience the new era of urethane or if you are a tour player needing to stay within the rules visit your local PSO and talk about layout options on the new IQ 78U. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson Storm Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation

Ball Specs: Storm IQ Tour 78/U Solid Urethane Cover 500 Grit Sanded C3 Core (Symmetric) Layout 3.75 x 4.5 with 1.5” Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: This ball does just what it is intended to do. The 78/U meets the new PBA requirements for urethane balls. The 78/U gives an early read and is easy to control on the lane. This ball provides another urethane option to those who need one in their bag. With my lower rev rate and higher tilt I rarely see a need in my arsenal for a urethane ball like the higher rev or two handers do, but I really wanted to see what this ball was like. The first few shots covered quite a few boards but I knew the ball would settle down after a couple frames. After the ball broke in I got lined up and went to work. For me, the 78/U worked well on solid pocket or high flush hits. I did not have much miss area and had to get the ball to the drier part of the lane for best results. I felt like my Pitch Black was similar but gave me personally a better look and was more forgiving. I let some of my high rev buddies roll the 78/U and they had a much better look and carried better than I did. Urethane is great when you need it or it fits your game, but I feel it should not be the first choice for everyone. That being said Storm did a great job on this ball for those who love a urethane ball. Summary: The IQ 78/U is a good looking smooth ball. This will be a nice option for those who love urethane. I see the 78/U being best suited for higher rev bowlers. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ehbqOLUhqY&error=0

My Name Card: The !Q78-U is Storms replacement urethane piece in compliance with the new 78 hardness rule on the PBA tour. The !Q78 features the same C3 core found in all the !Q tour balls but is wrapped in control 78 urethane. This combination creates a ball that’s a little earlier, rounder and more forward than the Pitch Black. I drilled mine stronger so I can see more separation between the two. This is going to be a fantastic piece for shorter and medium sport patterns when you need to control the downlane motion on the fresh. Review Video: https://youtu.be/sNvFkwAEfFI?si=JDNIjjvYmMWAK6qP

Layout: 4 x 3 x 2 VLS Everyone please repeat after me - Urethane is NOT for dry lanes it’s for control. Short oil, yes… dry lanes, no. Another thing to clarify, as of right now, the only need for 78 Hardness urethane is for PBA events (including regional, PBA50, PBA50 Regional, and PBA Jr. events). This does NOT change the minimum hardness for USBC leagues or tournaments. I hear a lot of misinformation out there about this. For now, you can keep using your Pitch Blacks and other urethane balls in league. As a lower rev rate player, I don’t use urethane a lot, typically only used for very short oil patterns and shots that require controlling the back end motion - Urethane excels at that. I was curious what the additional hardness would do to the Urethane cover, especially paired with the iconic C3 core. The low RG of the C3 core and Urethane are a match made in heaven, the ball rolls early and is stable and consistent off the back end. The core does flare, which minimizes the amount of oil that the ball can deposit on the back end, so it doesn’t seem to cause carry down issues like traditional low-flaring urethane balls do. While it may not be required unless you’re bowling PBA events, I think the iQ 78/U deserves consideration with the Pitch Black if you’re in the market for a urethane ball. My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 315. PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up.

!Q Tour 78-U •Storm • Master Series Core • C3 Centripetal Control Core Coverstock • Controll 78 Solid Urethane Finish • 500 Grit Abralon Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.49 Differential • .029 Layout • 4 3/8 x 4 7/8 x1 5/8 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 Imagine a down-and-in player successfully using a urethane ball on a THS. Well, leave it to Storm to develop the !Q Tour 78-U and answer that question with an emphatic yes! The !Q Tour 78-U combines Storm's proven C3 Centripetal Control Core and the Controll 78 Solid urethane cover, and it is a brilliant combination. And if you wonder why, Storm put the extra L in the Controll 78-U. It is because control is what makes the !Q Tour 78 an excellent Storm urethane release. So, let's take a closer look at what makes the !Q 78-U a winner to add to your arsenal. The C3 Centripetal Control Core is a proven smooth and predictable industry staple. Its benchmark style roll and uniformity make it a fantastic choice for the !Q Tour 78-U. Being a straighter player, I can depend on the C3 Core to rev smoothly in the mid-lane without burning up its energy. And its consistent and predictable motion off the pattern helps me maintain a repeatable line all night without going out of my comfort zone. But the best part of the C3 is it retains its energy very well. So, unlike other symmetrical cores that flat- ten for a straighter player like me, the C3 Centripetal Control Core has an impressive continuation, creating the difference between strikes and leaving pocket nine-counts. So, if you're a straighter player like me, the C3 Centripetal Control Core is an excellent choice for the !Q Tour 78-U. Let's talk about the Controll 78 urethane coverstock. The 78 stands for the hardness, equating to a PBA-compliant urethane cover -period! So, now let's talk about how it reacted on the lanes. I found the Controll 78-U to do what its name claims- control! On a THS, urethanes aren't the best choice for a straighter, high-speed player like me. However, with the Controll 78-U, I found a great line just right of the shim and loved how the 78-U stayed stable and smoothly rolled through the entire lane. Further, I found the 78-U works best with a blend of oil and friction. And although with its 500-grit Abralon surface, the 78-U reads early, it is very predictable. So, I can see how the !Q Tour 78-U would be an excellent choice for short patterns or late-night THS conditions. So, if you're a down-and-in player like me, and enjoy playing the first to second arrow, then Controll 78-U is the right urethane choice for your arsenal! Ultimately, I was impressed with the new Storm !Q Tour 78-U. And I would say for any straighter, down-and-in player like me looking for a urethane ball to fill their arsenal, look no further because the !Q Tour 78-U is an excellent choice. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and add the !Q Tour 78-U to your arsenal today. It's a perfect choice for your urethane ball! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

Introducing the newest urethane Storm ball, the IQ 78-U! Featuring the tried and true C3 core and a brand new harder urethane shell, the 78-U provides an updated compliment to the Pitch Black. Overall, the 78-U is slightly cleaner and more continuous than the Pitch Black, due in large part to the higher differential provided by the C3 core. If you're looking for that early, controllable, classic urethane shape that is compliant with the latest PBA rules and designed to handle modern day lane conditions, the 78-U is THE ball for you!