Storm Road Warrior Bowling Ball

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:42 Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Shot BALL: Storm Road Warrior Coverstock: R2S Deep Purple Coverstock Core: : Inverted Fe2 Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.55 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.045 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: N/A (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 13-14 mph Rev Rate: 210 PAP: 5 1/2 right 1/4 up Ball Layout: 5.5x5.5x1.25 The Road Warrior is the newest ball in the Road series and this one comes with the new Power Edge polish and has an AI core making it different from the Road balls from the past. For me this isn't the first ball out of the bag, but after a game or two and the spot is blown up I find this the perfect match up. This will allow me to stay near or at least close enough to the track without having to give up the pocket. I find this ball to be good for those starting out or need a little more punch down lane. For the advanced players this will be the ball you want in tha tournament bag. No matter if the heads go away or the backends are hooked too much this ball will help you stay in play. 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. This ball is available today at Top Notch Pro Shop inside Castle Lanes in Racine, WI or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #VISE #viseinserts #TopNotchProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #kenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive Check out my full ball reaction video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onefrombills

Thnk Hyroad Pearl, but on steroids. This was my first impression of the new Storm bowling Road Warrior. The core of this ball is the prove FE2 AI core and this ball is wrapped in R2S Deep Cover. The colors that were used on this ball really pop as well. The first thing that struck me about the Road Warrior is its impressive ability to handle a wide range of lane conditions. Whether I was dealing with heavy oil or lighter conditions, the ball performed exceptionally well, providing consistent hook potential and a smooth transition through the backend. For me, this was everything that I loved in the Hyroad pearl, only much better. What I appreciate most about the Road Warrior is its versatility. It performs well across various styles, whether you're a straight bowler or someone who prefers a more aggressive hook. The adaptability makes it a fantastic choice for league play, or tournaments. While this a ball can be used on the fresh, this ball for me excels later in the day where I have to get the ball through the fronts. The cover makes this ball glide, but I have no doubts the ball will come off the spot strong, allowing me to be confident when throwing it away from me. The Storm Bowling Road Warrior has solidified its place in my bowling bag. If you're looking for a bowling ball that excels on a variety of lane conditions while still offering style and comfort, the Road Warrior is an excellent choice. Sean Daniels 900 Global Staff Hillsboro, Oregon

Dual Angle Layout: 60 x 5 x 25 Storm Vector Layout: 5 x 4 ¾ x 1 3/4 The Road Warrior features the R2S Deep Pearl Reactive cover stock wrapped around the Inverted FE2 A.I. Core. This ball is super clean through the heads but really packs a punch on the backend. I was hoping this ball would replace my lightning black out at the bottom of the bag but its just too strong for that. The ball has been my go-to ball down in late game 2. The new smooth edge polish just makes this ball stronger.

The Road leads to this new Warrior! This ball rolls so well. I normally adjust the surface on a bowling ball out of the box, but Storm is breaking the surface! I kept this one out of the box. For me, yes Light/ Medium oil. I also bowl in a bowling alley with wood lanes and this ball rolls very good there. Then even on synthetic lanes, if you need a straighter ball, A ball to go through the mid lane burn, and still react on the back ends, this is the ball. I'm really happy to see this ball roll, happy to read it on the lanes and happy to learn off it.

The Road Warrior was a ball that I specifically wanted for game 3 or when there was a lot of traffic on the right side. It has shown me that it is predictable and reliable down lane. This ball also has worked great for me on shorter patterns where I normally struggle. This ball has found a place in my tournament bag and it is my savior for league if the lanes get that bad.

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 new Road Warrior is a pearl version of the Road. I was just 50/50 on the OG Road. It was a little confusing due to the stronger Hybrid cover. Sometimes it wanted to stay on line and sometimes it wanted to hook early. It had its times but I could never quite dial it in. The Road Warrior solves that problem. It’s a little weaker pearl cover and that dials in the reaction perfectly! It get’s plenty of length, but I would NOT call it a comp to a HyRoad Pearl. Its much stronger than a HyRoad Pearl, which is good because since weight holes went away I haven’t been able to throw my HyRoad Pearls as much because they’re too clean. The Road Warrior feels more like a cross between a Wrecker and a Hyroad Pearl. The result is a rollier, while still angular and clean. It’s a VERY unique shape. Storm does it again!

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-5/8 x 3/4 up, 380 RPM, 13* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation Ball Layout: 60 x 5-1/4 x 30 VLS: 5-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 Finish: OOB The new Storm Road Warrior is here and just in time!!! As a fan of the recent discontinued Hyroad Pearl, the Road Warrior with the new PowerEdge and AI is more than a comparable replacement!! I went with a longer tall pin with a 5-1/4” pin to PAP and 2-1/4” buffer specifically for toasted, late block lanes where I need to stand way left and get the ball right. Compared to the Hyroad Pearl, this one is earlier not surprising with the PowerEdge aggressive polish on the cover. This is a must to have for those lengthy tournament blocks when you’re needing to keep the strikes a coming from deep inside. The peppermint scent is a nice calming aroma therapy to boot ? Just in time for Xmas, get this one for you or your loved one!! Chris Martinez Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com

A pearl Hy-Road RETURNS!! This take on the timeless favorite features R2S DEEP Pearl and the same great Inverted FE weight block, only this time with A.I. core technology. The result feels like a Hy-Road Pearl with a slightly stronger/smoother cover that can handle more oil than the original, while still being clean and never reading the front part of the lane. The A.I. core also lends itself to smoother ball motion and a longer hook phase. Practically, this ball is a way more useable version of the original Hy-Road Pearl for me. It flares a bit more, continues longer and revs up a tick earlier. This version of R2S DEEP Pearl feels stronger/more capable of handling oil than R2S Pearl, which makes this more of a medium-strength ball and less of a super weak/clean ball for me. You don't want to miss this Hy Road Pearl 2.0! -Chase Valenzuela

Cover: R2S DEEP Pearl Core: Inverted Fe2 A.I. RG: 2.55 RG. Diff.: 0.045 Finish: Power Edge Fragrance: Peppermint Patty Storm’s new Road Warrior is a Pearl Symmetric Piece. This piece is good for Medium-Light Volume Patterns. 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 CG kicked out 1” from the palm. I threw this on a fresh house pattern. Out of Box ball motion was clean through the fronts with a sharp continuous backend through the pins. I compared this piece to the Lightning Blackout & Hy-Road. Lightning Blackout was 2-2 Right. Started earlier in the mids but not as sharp on the back end as the Road Warrior. Hy-Road was 3-3 Right but a smoother shape on the backend. This will be a good piece to go to when the front part of the lanes starts to dry up. If you are looking for a medium price point piece this would be good to have in your bag. Check out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/shorts/sD1mLnQLE2E?feature=share

The Road Warrior is Storm's newest "Road" ball to date, and it's a good one!! It is the predecessor of the legendary HyRoad Pearl. With the Inverted FE Core found in the Road, along with the Deep RS2 Pearl Coverstock and Power Edge finish, the Road Warrior is designed to keep dry lanes in check and be cleaner in the fronts, yielding more energy and more angle through the pins. I drilled mine at 50 x 5 x 35. Testing it on a 42ft league pattern at Fishkill Bowl in Fishkill, NY, the Road Warrior had quite the impression I was looking for. With a weaker cover stock, the ball was clean as expected, going through the fronts and midlane, resulting to a longer read and down lane motion. I found the Road Warrior to fit in my bag in between the Phaze AI and Optimum Idol Pearl. The Phaze AI had more angle, whereas the Idol Pearl was a level below the Road Warrior with a smoother finish. The Road Warrior would be much preferred for when the lanes are on the high friction side, a game 2-3 ball during leagues and late blocks during tournament play. Be sure to stop by your local pro shop and drill up a Road Warrior today!! Thomas Coco (storm staffer)