Storm Level Bowling Ball

Time to LEVEL up your game! Introducing Storm's newest creation in the new Lab Series, the Level! This ball features an all new coverstock, RPM (Regenerative Polymer Matrix), designed to create ball motion like no other material. I drilled mine with a layout of 60 x 4.5 x 35. Testing it at my home center of Cortlandt Lanes, located in Cortlandt Manor, NY, on its 44ft THS, I was extremely impressed with this ball motion. Very versatile, strong midlane traction, and aggressive backend. It almost felt like I was throwing urethane, only the level absorbs the oil. I could stand almost anywhere, playing the lanes with proper hand motion, and different speeds. Going out to the friction, the Level responds with a smooth, controllable finish and not over hook. Playing in the oil, the ball would react smoothly and save its backend motion at the finish. I compared it to my IQ 78D urethane. Urethane tends to read the lanes early and that's what I saw with the 78D as it was finishing straighter. Unlike the 78D, the Level will go longer and stronger to create more traction to be more responsive in the backend. I'm looking very forward to throwing this ball on the shorter patterns if the urethane game is over/under, as well as medium-heavy conditions depending on the mL volume. This just may be the missing piece bowlers need! The Level is one ball that needs to be in every bowler's bag. Be sure to drill one up at your local pro shop today, this is one ball you surely don't want to miss out on!!

The Level is the first ball in the new Lab Series and was designed to generate a consistent, continuous, and predictable ball motion. The Level features the brand new RPM (Regenerative Polymer Matrix) cover which contains proprietary additives that increase oil absorption and helps maintain the intended surface of the ball longer. Powering the Level is the Equalizer™ A.I. Core that was created to be one of the smoothest cores ever designed as it encounters friction. The Level gave me a great look sliding on 24, looking 14 at the arrows with my breakpoint around 8-9. I was able to move left or right by manipulating my hand position and speed and was impressed with the forgiveness of the Level. It gets rolling early, but continues through the pins. When compared to the Pitch Black and Summit Ascent, the Level is cleaner and more continuous than the Pitch Black, but much earlier than the Ascent. The Level will be excellent when urethane is too forward off the end of the pattern and I need more continuation and will provide a bridge from urethane to reactive equipment as patterns transition. Stop by your local Storm VIP pro shop to check it out! Available on January 17th. Coverstock: RPM Solid - 1000 Grit Core: Equalizer™ A.I. RG: 2.59 Differential: .027 Fragrance: Grapple Layout: 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 PAP: 6" Right, 1 3/8" Up Axis Tilt: 16° Rotation: 51° Rev Rate: 450-500 Speed: 17-18 mph Location: Vista Lanes - Yorkville, NY Pattern: Kegel Carbon Lane Surface: HPL

TESTING ENVIRONMENT: Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS: Coverstock: RPM (Regenerative Polymer Matrix) Solid Core: Equalizer™ A.I. Core Finish: 1000 Abralon RG: 2.59 (#15) Differential: 0.027 (#15) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 14° Axis Rotation: 74° PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin Up and right of Ring 4 1/4 X 4 1/4 X 2 VLS Storm has launched a new line. The first release in the SPI Lab line is called the LEVEL. This unique cover formulation called RPM helps to create urethane shape without utilizing urethane material. This means the ball will absorb oil, reducing the carry-down that you see with urethane balls. I first tested the Level on a broken down house shot. It wasn't my first choice for environment but it was all that was available. The biggest immediate difference that I noticed between the Level and my urethane balls was its ability to shape more down-lane. The early friction was a bit of an obstacle for the urethane balls but the Level really continues much better. I feel like it does this without a dramatic change in down-lane shape which means it should give you the same great control as urethane when the backends are hooking or you need to control flatter lane patterns. I did get a chance to test the level in league later in the week. I struggled a bit more with the fresh pattern because our lane panels want to hook early, but our pattern is longer and higher volume. This is pretty much the worst environment for balls which roll early and slow down in the backend but I did see more use throwing the level left to right than I did with Urethane in the same spot. The level gives me an even smoother but earlier alternative to the Tour DynamX which is a favorite of mine. This ball should be a staple in the tournament bag and great for anyone who needs to control the back-ends. The reduced carry-down should make it particularly useful for lefties and speed dominant players who want to stand on top of the friction, but don't want to lose the backends as quickly. See my full video review at: https://youtu.be/2_2i-pPjAHA?si=jntZgkheG3TwPjLT Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@k1ngsizepapa

The Storm Level is a versatile, mid-range ball featuring the Level core and RPM™ Solid designed to provide a smooth yet aggressive reaction with strong mid-lane traction and a powerful backend, making it ideal for almost any oil conditions. In comparison, the Pitch Black, with its Controll™ Solid Urethane is much more controlled, offering a low-hook, smooth motion for smaller angles and precise lane play, with minimal backend movement. The Storm IQ 78/U, featuring the C³ Centripetal core and Controll™ 78 Solid Urethane coverstock delivers a more predictable, controlled arc with less overall hook potential, designed for medium to light oil conditions where smoothness and consistency are prioritized. While the Level offers more hook and backend energy than both the Pitch Black and IQ 78/U, the latter two are better suited for controlled, smooth reactions on specific oil patterns, with the Level standing out for those looking for more angularity and a stronger overall reaction with similar motion. Get yours at your local Storm VIP proshop on January 17th!