Storm Level Bowling Ball

Drilling pattern: 5 x 3 PAP: 4.5 over x 1 up Pin position: Above and left of middle finger This ball features a brand new core/cover combination with some pretty cool technology. From my understanding, it’s a urethane-esque shape, but with significant oil absorption instead of oil dragging that you see with a typical urethane bowling ball. That information right there was enough to sell me on the ball. It does come pretty dull, out of the box at 1000 grit, but in the shots that I threw, it didn’t really act like a normal 1000 grit reactive ball. I bowled on a fresh THS and was able to stand much further right than I typically would with any reactive piece and the ball shaped very well. When I was forced to throw urethane, the second I had to move even the slightest bit left I was caught in a 4 pin/flat 10 pin reaction that would get incredibly frustrating. With this, I was able to move left and still watch the ball shape off the dry, and have a very nice rounded motion downlane without running out of steam. Even at a dull surface it still wouldn’t read the lane as early as urethane and maintained energy downlane much better. I can certainly see this being a great piece for sport patterns, the Open Championships, or even for some drier house patterns when swinging the lane isn’t working. A very interesting release from the people at Storm and one I’m looking at using in a plethora of tournaments. Brent Ritchie SPI Pro Shop Staff Member

My PAP is 4 5/8" right and 11/16" up, and I’m using a 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" layout. I’ve never had much success throwing urethane, but the Level has completely changed the game for me. While it’s not urethane, it offers a similar motion, making it a great option for shorter and fresh oil patterns. The combination of the new Regenerative Polymer Matrix (RPM) coverstock and the symmetrical Equalizer A.I. Core™ gives me a smooth, consistent roll, making every shot feel controlled and predictable. The Level is the exciting debut of the Lab Series, a line built to push the boundaries of bowling technology. What sets it apart is the groundbreaking RPM coverstock—an entirely new material with physical properties never seen before in the industry. Unlike traditional coverstocks that wear down, RPM maintains its surface integrity, delivering a consistent and predictable ball motion over time. At the heart of the Level is the Equalizer A.I. Core™, a tall, low-density weight block designed for a higher RG. This allows for a smooth, controlled transition without sacrificing differential or consistency. The result? Unmatched repeatability and shot-to-shot reliability. If you’re looking for a ball that delivers predictability, control, and innovation, the Level is a game-changer.

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:42 Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Shot BALL: Storm LEVEL Coverstock: RPM Solid Coverstock Core: : Equalizer A.I. Core Finish: 1000 Grit RG: 2.60 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.026 (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: 3x4x1 The Lab Series is the future of exclusive bowling ball performance. The LEVEL is the first ball in this new line. The LEVEL tho not urethane is going to give you that same-ish reaction. Like a urethane they hook quickly in the heads and just roll. What I have seen from this ball is it floats in the front part of the lane and will hook up without breaking off line too quickly. For me when I have surface on this ball looks great but after a game or so it tends to get too clean and I have to jump into a ball like the new 900 Global Zen 25 on the house shot. I am going to shine this ball up and see what it does with polish as recommended by Matt Mcneil. The video is live on Youtube and you can see an early hook with a fresh surface and then where it tames down and Darrell saw the same thing on the left side of the lane. 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 #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #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/watch?v=ceUZoym-9S8

Layout: 4 x 4 x 1.5 Surface: 1000 Abralon Tilt: 13* Rotation: 60* RPM: 470 The new Level is a brand-new design in the newly formed Storm Lab Series. The Level was designed to mimic a urethane-like shape while being completely resin. The new Equalizer AI Core was designed to have a high RG and low differential just like traditional urethane cores. The coverstock is the new RPM (Regenerative Polymer Matrix) cover which is designed to be predictable and keep its surface finish for a longer period of time. I got to test this ball on my 44ft Typical House Pattern and a 40ft Sport Pattern. On the House Pattern, the Level gave me early hook and a continuous ball reaction in the back part of the lane. Unlike more traditional pieces, the Level gave me a consistent backend motion that did not stop because of the lower volume of oil. I was able to use the ball on the fresh more up the lane in order to tame the backend down where the lanes wanted to over hook with normal resin. Due to my higher rev rate, the lanes broke down a little quicker than I anticipated, and I had to put the ball back down after about 6 frames of use. For game 2, I went back to normal resin and opened up the lane like I traditionally would. In this instance, the level gave more of that urethane feel where the differential is too low to give enough of a pop down lane. In game 3 where the lanes became wet/dry, the Level was great once again. I was able to move back to the right and closer to the friction and go back up the lane once again. The low differential here actually helped the ball get through the front while the continuation of the ball gave me ample room left and right of target. On the 40ft sport pattern, I saw more urethane-like ball reaction. It gave me early roll and control at the back part of the lane. Compared to the IQ 78U, I did see more continuation down lane while giving that early hook we expect with urethane. When the lanes are challenging, this level certainly is the answer. The Level is more forgiving down lane while still reading the pattern very well. It has consistent motion without losing its dull surface. This ball would be best used for medium to shorter lane conditions where straighter ball motion makes the most sense. While it does give more left to right motion then traditional urethane, it was more successful with straighter angles through the front of the lane. In conclusion, The Level is a really nice step between urethane and resin balls. It gives the early motion of urethane while giving more distinct continuation like resin. I would recommend this ball to bowlers who like to use urethane but don't like how urethane breaks the lanes down, bowlers who are looking for a fresh option on medium to shorter length conditions or those looking to control those wet/dry house conditions. Adam Chase Storm Staff

Dual Angle Layout: 55 x 5 x 25 Storm Vector Layout: 5 x 4 3/8 x 1 ¾ The Level features an all-new cover stock material, the RPM (Regenerative Polymer Matrix), which is wrapped around the Equalizer AI Core. This ball, in my opinion, is the Storm equivalent to the Hammer NU Blue. This ball is the perfect bridge between Urethane and Reactive. As someone who struggles to throw Urethane, this ball is exactly what I needed. When most bowlers are throwing Urethane, I’ll be throwing my Level with similar results. I tried my Level on a few different house shots and the ball seemed to check very early, which is to be expected from a Urethane alternative. If you’re like me and do not seem to have the revs for urethane then look no further than the Level.

It's a new Level in bowling technology! I have a Storm 78 Urethane, It's a Level above that! I had my Level drilled to hook. Itrolls so well in my hand. I can't really say its a "league" ball for me, but its a fun ball for sure. I average 220's about 14mph, It leaves a lot of 9 counts for me playing more straighter up and in. If the shot gets a little tuff, at least I have this ball to fall back on, I know how it reacts, I know how it rolls. Sport patterns, when the league shot gets a little cliffed, over / under reaction, it is a ball to grab to get a grip on the shot. It's just amazing what Storm has done with the new technology. The ball smells pretty good also!

If you’re looking for a non urethane ball that rolls similar to urethane, then this is the ball for you. That equalizer core wrapped with the rpm solid cover stock is that 1..2 punch. Dont sleep on this ball, get down to your local pro shop to pick up this piece!

Right handed 235 Average 17mph 350 rev rate The Storm Level utilizes a brand new cover technology and a new core. This combination will give you and early rolling balls, but you still have some downlane motion. The new cover absorbs oil quickly, so you won’t see carry down like you will with traditional urethane. For me, I drilled this ball for my sport shot league where I need to manage the lane from front to back. I have liked what I have seen on shorter patterns. I have used it in my house shot leagues, but I find I do not have the area that I can create with other balls, which is fine as I did not drill it for house shots. I recommend using a higher flare layout so you get fresh cover with every revolution.

The Level is Storms first ball released in the Lab series. The Level features the RPM cover wrapped around the Equalizer AI core. The RPM cover is marketed to be the fastest absorption cover that Storm currently offers. The RPM cover combined with the Equalizer AI core provides a very early, stable and controlled piece for shorter and flatter oil patterns. The Level for me will be a great option when I need a little more traction than my Pitch Black but balls like the Harsh Reality and Physix Blackout are too strong. The Level is now available in all Storm VIP pro shops! Review Video: https://youtu.be/vAaLwVC3Ht8?si=k3xwyedev4UvzD86

Ball Specs: Storm Level Coverstock: RPM™ Solid Reactive 1000-Grit Abralon Core: Equalizer™ A.I. Core (Symmetrical) Color: Black Scent: Grapple Review: New ball, new line, new cover, new core. The first “LAB” series bowling ball is here and it has some major shelf appeal with the matte black finish and a futuristic white trimmed out logo. This new ball is “not urethane” but has urethane shape characteristics with the hitting power of a reactive ball. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). Compared to the Pitch Black the Level is stronger overall, picking up about the same length down lane. The biggest noticeable difference besides stronger motion is the power through the pins. A major issue with the average league bowler is their rev rate does not match the tour professionals… so when they see that urethane ball on TV carrying the corners and don’t experience the same hitting power it is a little bit of a let down. The Level helps solve this problem. For lower speed players or players who like that urethane shape, who also need that extra hitting power this is the piece. We are excited to see this on tour and in the hands of league bowlers who have a new tool in their bag that is unlike any other. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson SPI Pro Shop Staff Members kyle@parklanes.net joel@parklanes.net dean@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation #GoGlobal #SquadRG