Storm IQ Tour Sapphire Bowling Ball

The !Q Sapphire gives me that classic !Q control with a cleaner and more responsive shape downlane. It gets through the fronts easily, reads the midlane without burning up, and gives me a strong but predictable move off the spot. I really like it when the lanes start to transition and I need something that will create a little more shape without getting too jumpy off the friction. It's an incredibly versatile piece that gives me the control I expect from the !Q line with plenty of continuation through the pins.

Coverstock: R2S Pearl Reactive Weight Block: C3 Centripetal Control Core RG: 2.49 RG. Diff.: 0.029 Finish: Power Edge Fragrance: Blueberry Storm’s new IQ Tour Sapphire is a Pearl Symmetrical piece that is good for Medium Volume patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. I drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers and CG kicked out 1” from the palm. 5 x 4 x 2 ½. I threw this piece on a Fresh 42’ house pattern. Out of Box ball motion started in the mids with a strong backend reaction through the pins. The color reminds me of the Fate. I compared this to the IQ Tour. IQ Tour started earlier in the mids with a smooth motion on the backend. This will be a good 1-2 punch with the Original IQ Tour. This piece will be good for all types of styles. Check Out my Ball motion Video on my Facebook/YouTube Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ba7CyWzEs/

The Storm !Q Tour Sapphire is a fantastic addition to the legendary !Q Tour family, offering the same smooth and predictable control that bowlers have come to love while adding more length and responsiveness through the front of the lane. Featuring the iconic C³ Centripetal Control Core paired with the R2S Pearl Reactive coverstock and Power Edge finish, the Sapphire gets through the front cleanly before making a smooth, controlled move off the breakpoint. This makes it an extremely versatile option for light to medium oil, especially when the lanes begin to transition and you need a ball that can create some shape without becoming overly aggressive. The Sapphire is easy to read, doesn't overreact to friction, and still provides plenty of continuation through the pins. Overall, if you're looking for a dependable benchmark-style ball with a little more length and downlane motion than the traditional !Q Tour, the !Q Tour Sapphire is an excellent choice and a ball that can fit into a wide variety of bowling arsenals.

The new IQ Tour Sapphire from Storm! The layout on this ball is 5 x 4 3/4 x 2 3/8 (or 60 x 5 x 35 using the dual angle layout. This is an update from the IQ Tour Ruby. Great length, with a smooth reaction off the dry. This is a great ball to use on drier lanes when you need extra skid and predictable shape off the friction. The IQ Tour Sapphire is simple, it’s predictable, and reliable. I’m already a huge fan of the original IQ Tour, so this Sapphire is going to be in my bag EVERYWHERE! If you are a fan of the IQ Tour and the series, you will love this ball!

The new IQ Sapphire is the ball you need as the lanes start to break down. The R2S coverstock gives plenty of length, while the Centripetal Control Core’s (C3) low RG core allows the ball to rev up early and give a smooth but strong shape at the break point. So far My biggest success with this ball has been bowling on an eliminator after 4 games of a singles league. I was able to throw this for 2 sets and managed 760 and 801. The early revving core give forgiveness on the broken down lanes. The strong continuous motion helps improve carry when needing to get deeper and moving left. If you are a fan of the Ruby or the Emerald, the Sapphire will also make you a fan. There is a reason the !Q line has been in production for this long. It’s a flat-out excellent bowling ball.

The Storm !Q Tour Sapphire with the 5-4.5-2.5 VLS layout gives you a clean, controlled look through the fronts with a smooth but responsive move off the breakpoint. On a transitioned house shot, this should be money once the fronts start to go, letting you move left and open your angles without the ball reading too early. The lower-flare, symmetric core keeps the reaction predictable, while the pearl cover helps it retain energy and continue through the pins. Overall, I’d see this as a go-to transition ball for you, especially when your stronger equipment starts burning up or hooking too soon.

The !Q Tour Sapphire is a fantastic choice for a bowler looking for control without giving up hitting power. As a 14.5 mph, 350 RPM one-handed bowler drilled 4x4x2, the Sapphire produced a clean look through the front with a smooth, blended move off the breakpoint on a typical house shot. The R2S Pearl Reactive cover and C³ Centripetal Control Core provide the benchmark-type reaction the !Q Tour line is known for, while the Power Edge finish helps create traction in the oil without becoming overly aggressive. The Sapphire is an excellent league ball and transition piece—predictable, versatile, and easy to control. It's a great option when you want to move a little left and open up the lane while still maintaining a smooth, continuous motion through the pins.

The Storm IQ Tour Sapphire is a great addition to the IQ line and gives me that smooth, controllable IQ shape I’m looking for when I need something cleaner through the front part of the lane. My 14lb Sapphire has an RG of 2.54 and a differential of .034. I drilled mine 40 x 4.5 x 50, which gives me a nice combination of control and continuation down lane. I got to throw the Sapphire for the first time on a lower-volume house shot that already had about five games bowled on it, and I was really impressed with what I saw. With the lanes already starting to transition, the Sapphire got through the front part of the lane very clean and gave me a smooth, predictable move off the spot. It never felt like it wanted to jump when it saw friction, but it still had plenty of continuation through the pins. That first look showed me exactly where I think this ball is going to fit in my bag. When the stronger equipment starts reading the lane too early or I need something cleaner without giving up control down lane, the Sapphire should be a great option. That classic IQ control and predictability is definitely there. It's a ball I feel like I can trust when I need to keep the breakpoint in front of me and control the friction. And of course, being a Storm ball, we have to mention the scent — Blueberry! Really impressed with my first look at the IQ Tour Sapphire, and I’m looking forward to putting a lot more games on it. Michael Grimm Storm Amateur Staff

The !Q Tour Sapphire has been a great ball for me with the 4.5 × 4 × 2 layout. It gets through the front of the lane really clean and gives me a smooth, predictable motion that's easy to trust. It's become one of my favorite balls when I need control without giving up hitting power.

The !Q Sapphire is Storm’s newest addition to the legendary !Q line. The !Q series has lived up to its reputation with its RS2 cover stock. This symmetrical ball follows the success of the !Q Tour Ruby. With the C3 Centripetal Control Core, along with the R2S Pearl Reactive Cover Stock, the !Q Sapphire will give more length, more control, more versatility all bowlers know and love when it comes to throwing an !Q ball. Its Power Edge finish will also provide more traction in the oil on medium-dry lane conditions. Ball layout: 75 x 4 x 40. Testing it on a 42ft THS at my home center, I found the Sapphire to be a touch stronger in length and backend motion in comparison to the !Q AI (75 x 4 ¾ x 40). The AI struggled to carry the corners with a weaker finish down lane. I decided to give the Sapphire a little bit of a stronger layout by a ¾ inch more. With an updated version in the Sapphire, I was able to see more backend motion and predictability. I could navigate my targets playing straight, giving a free wheel, and playing deep once the transition opened up. I have thrown almost every !Q ball Storm has released to date, and their releases to the line get better every time. Not to mention the newest color addition and blueberry fragrance is top notch. If you are looking to add another !Q ball or in need of a predictable ball motion to contest on medium-dry lane conditions, the !Q Sapphire is the choice for you. Drill one up at your local Storm VIP Pro Shop!! It’s the Pearl !Q Tour you’ve been waiting for!