Storm Phaze A.I. Bowling Ball

If you have thrown the Phaze line bowling balls or not, this one will make you take a double look! I love the way this ball rolls. Not many balls out of the box I throw, but this one out of the box was and is still a ball to keep in my bag. For me either on a fresh league shot or tournament shot on that 6th game. You can move away from others and play your shot. It rolls very nice, the mid lane looks awesome, then the back end is there as well. I've been bowling for awhile, and I'm amazed what Storm has done! Awesome for sure!

While I never have owned a Phaze II, I am curious if I should have because The Phaze AI is amazing. The main reasons I really wanted to try it was due to the AI core technology and the new Power Edge Factory Finish. As many know I do not have the best results with pearls but the Summit Peak changed my mind set on pearls, so I am much more willing to try them. While I love the Summit Peak because for me it definitely revs up early and it is very predictable, the Phaze AI gives me a bit more length but it doesn’t go to long. I was able to move back right and even move a little further left then I could with the Peak. I am looking forward to using this ball more and more as I get back to bowling multiple nights. I am also very intrigued by this new Power Edge Finish and might even try it on some other balls that had Reacta Gloss originally.

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 Phaze AI is the best pearl Phaze ever. The OG Phaze was too strong and chuggy. The Phaze 4 and 5 were cleaner and more responsive but at times was allergic to oil. The Phaze AI is JUUUUST right. It’s very clean but it has no problem with oil. I can use it on a little more volume or gear my miss into the puddle in the cliff and not be afraid of the weak 10. I’ve also had the Phaze series want to get a little forward and the AI core keeps the axis a little longer than a typical Phaze. I can see using it when there’s friction in the pattern or the surface and won’t have to worry about it not handling the oil as I move across the pattern.

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-5/8 x 3/4 up, 380 RPM, 13* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation Ball Layout: 45 x 5-1/4 x 35 VLS: 5.25 x 4 x 2.5 Finish: OOB The new Storm Phaze AI is a ball I’ve been waiting for some time now. But Storm upped the game with the new PowerEdge polish that brings back that 1500 grit polish we all know and love about Storm and Roto pieces!! This piece is stronger than I originally thought and the PowerEdge, even at high polish, reads the midlane while maintaining its energy to pound the pins. I put a 5-1/4” pin with 2.5” pin buffer which puts the pin high above my bridge so this piece will be a transitional piece and have a continuous strong motion once it sees the friction. Compared to my Optimum Idol, this one rolls a bit sooner and is more continuous with a very strong arc where I can get inside and play more of rounded shape to get around flatness of sport patterns. Put a touch of surface on it and it will dig into the oil for a great mid-lane read. This new core/cover combination is truly a winner that is great for a variety of conditions and player styles. Don’t wait on this one, it will deliver many strikes! Chris Martinez Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com

Ball Specs: Storm Phase A.I. TX16 Pearl Reactive Cover Power Edge Polished Velocity Core (Symmetric) Layout 4.5 x 4 with 2” Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: The new Phase A.I. is a great rolling ball that reads the mid lane nicely but retains energy for a strong move on the back part of the lane. This ball is very versatile and should fit most bowlers’ games regardless of their style. Some players have told me it took a few games to get the feel of this ball but my first time out I shot a nice 733 series and I used it all three games with small adjustments. I have really been impressed with how the Phase A.I. hits and carries. I believe this is due to the combination of how it stores energy and the use of the A.I. core. This ball has been selling really well at the shop and from the distributorship. I think Storm has a hit with this one. I also believe the Power Edge finish is something Storm bowlers have been looking for. The bowlers I have sold the Phase A.I. to have been very happy. I would call the Phase A.I. a medium to strong ball that fits under my Ion Max but above my Lightning Blackout. I recommend this ball to anyone who wants a medium to strong benchmark ball with a strong back end. I think this will be a versatile ball that will have many applications on the lane. Summary: The Phase A.I. is an excellent ball for all types of styles. The way the Phase A.I. moves on the back provides hard hit and excellent carry. The colors of this ball are attractive and look great going down the lane. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com Video Link: https://youtu.be/DfwkG8WsaM0?si=0b50hXnJGbT2rgDU

Ball Specs: Storm Phaze A.I. Coverstock: TX-16™ Power Edge Pearl Reactive Core: Velocity™ A.I. Core (Symmetrical) Color: Ivory/Anchor/Onyx Review: This is a BIG release for many reasons… First, the Phaze II is probably the GOAT so coming out with another variation has very large shoes to fill. Then comes adding the A.I. core to the famous weight block and not to mention the debut of the new polish POWER EDGE (Thank god – as we were not huge fans of the reacta gloss finish). The first thing we notice is it definitely has a patented phaze ball motion which is described as forgiving, continuous, predictable, stable, and versatile. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). It is early to come to conclusions but the power edge finish probably has a lot to do with this ball seeming to be more forgiving off the pattern. In our short experience with the reacta gloss finish we did note that sometimes it seemed to give a little too over/under and be very sensitive off the pattern to speed. This polish seems not as “slick” and seems to pick up a touch earlier to help with this issue. So far we like what we see out of this ball. If there is any downsides… reading a black and white ball that is very shiny is a little tough and distracting but if the ball strikes then who cares. Another banger from the Phaze line! Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson SPI Pro Shop Staff Members kyle@parklanes.net joel@parklanes.net dean@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation #GoGlobal #SquadRG

Storm Phase AI Layout: 4.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 Storm Pin Buffer Layout Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume) Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center IKON Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane The Storm Phase AI utilizes the TX-16 pearl reactive cover along with the Velocity weight block plus AI Core technology. Can the Phase AI live up to the OG – Phase II? Only time will tell. I threw the Phase AI the last five frames of game 4 of Monday night league after my Roto Grip Optimum Idol Solid quit carrying. I did not have much luck with getting lined up or carrying. I went high the first two shots then 8-pin, 10-pin, and 8-pin. Lol. During my ball review of the Phase AI, I had much better success. I did see a tendency for the ball to miss the break point but I think it was more indicative of the leftover league shot than the Phase AI. I need more time throwing it in different bowling centers before making the decision to add it to my tournament bag or not. Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop! #Stormnation #SquadRG

Storm Phaze A.I. Coverstock: TX-16 Pearl Reactive Finish: Power Edge Core: Velocity A.I. Core RG: 2.47, Diff: 0.053 (15 lb.) VLS Layout: 4-1/2 x 4 x 2-1/4 Dual Angle Layout: 45 x 4-1/2 x 35 PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up Rev rate: 400 rpm Average speed: 16.5 mph Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI Pattern: Medium volume THS The Storm Phaze A.I. is the newest iteration of the famed Phaze series of bowling balls and features the iconic Velocity Core. But this time the core is paired with Amplified Inertia (A.I.) technology and is wrapped in the TX-16 pearl coverstock – the pearl version of the Phaze II cover. If that’s not enough, the Phaze A.I. is also the first ball in the Storm lineup to feature the all-new Power Edge polished finish. I typically find myself on the fence when it comes to factory polish. There have been some balls where I’ve left the ball shiny and others where I’ve lightly scuffed the cover with an Abralon pad. With Phaze A.I., I wanted to try out the new Power Edge factory polish before making any changes to the surface. For about the first 10 games I found the reaction to be a bit sensitive to oil than I wanted to see. I decided knock some of the shine off with a used 3000-grit Abralon pad by hand, which resulted in a much better reaction by blending out some of the over/under yet retaining that quicker motion on the backend that Storm is known for. The Phaze A.I. is the perfect complement to the Phaze II. The A.I. is a little bit longer and more responsive off the friction, compared to the clean yet controlled reaction we’ve come to expect from the Phaze II. For me, the Phaze A.I. is a great go-to ball for both league and tournaments play when the lanes have transitioned and you need some extra length and pop on the backend. Bowlers of all styles will get plenty of use out of Phaze A.I., and it will fill that spot in your bag for when the lanes open up and you can create steeper launch angles. You won’t want to miss out on this one. Chris Pollentier Storm Products Pro Shop Staff #StormNation

Hello everyone and welcome to another Beyond the Arrows Ball Reviews brought to you by Striking Results Pro Shop, Bowlifi and Turbo 2 n 1 Grips, today we will be reviewing the new Storm Phaze AI The Phaze AI has a low RG value of 2.47 which means it will rev up early in the mids and a medium to high differential of 0.053 resulting with a big flare potential in the backend. The Phaze AI features the Velocity core being wrapped in the Amplified Inertia outer core. The Velocity A.I. Core elevates the low RG/high differential symmetric combination, enhancing ball dynamics and significantly boosting pin carry. This advanced outer core smooths out the backend reaction without over-reacting. In addition, The Phaze AI features the brand-new polishing compound called Power Edge. By combining the TX-16 Pearl coverstock previously seen in the Storm Journey you will the strongest symmetric pearl on the market. I did a ball comparison to the Storm Lightning Blackout and the Roto Grip Optimum Idol Pearl on a 42 ft house shot, 25 ml of oil. In comparison to the Lightning Blackout, the Phaze AI starts up sooner and has bigger footprint on the backend which is great for sport patterns with more volume up front. The Blackout is very smooth through the mids and off the spot in the backend which gives you a very predictable ball motion good for the wet/dry backends. In comparison to the Optimum Idol Pearl, again the Phaze AI starts up quicker due to strength of the core and cover combination but the Idol is again very smooth through the mids but does pack a punch for the backend. As per the surface adjustments, the Phaze AI comes out of box with Power Edge polish which is 500>1000>Power Edge On heavy oil the optimum surface would be a 500>1000 grit Abralon. In the bag, will be the Roto Grip Xcell, HRP, Phaze AI and Storm DNA Coil Please pick up a Storm Phaze AI at a Striking Results Proshop near you and please like and subscribe to my page Beyond the Arrows Ball reviews. Use my coupon code Patrick300 on your first purchase of a Bowlifi jersey and get $5.00 off or $5.00 off a $50.00 or more purchase.

Symmetrical Pearls are BACK! This ball is really clean through the fronts but unlike most symmetrical pearls this ball picks up in the midlane and is very continuous off the pattern instead of being quick and unpredictable like most symmetrical pearls. Depending on the bowler you can use this on the fresh, or it’s a great 1-2 punch to the Phaze II. Overall the phaze symmetrical pearls are back!