Storm Road Warrior Bowling Ball

The new Road Warrior features the Inverted FE2 A.I. core and is wrapped in the all new R2S Deep Pearl coverstock. At 15 pounds the RG is 2.55 with a differential of .045. I drilled mine with the pin above the middle finger (4x4x2). The new Road Warrior is a cleaner and more angular version of The Road. For me, the Road Warrior is about 3-4 feet later than The Road, and about 2-3 boards right with my feet. The Road provides a more continuous motion front to back, while the new Road Warrior brings back the more traditional HyRoad backend reaction. The Road Warrior is good on medium lane conditions and broken-down patterns. When my angles need to be steeper through the front, I know I can throw the Warrior and be confident that it will make it back to the pocket. The A.I. core continues to provide superior pin action, especially on the off hits. This is not the first ball out of my bag to start a block, but it has definitely earned a spot in my bag for the later games in a league night or tournament block.

As anyone who has read my reviews or watched my videos for a while, I’m an absolute push-over for anything in the Road line. It took me a long time to drill up my first Hy-Road, but it was one of the first balls I ordered when I moved from 15 to 14 pounds. The Road has been in my bag every week since it was released in the middle of 2024 and the Road Warrior looks to be a great complement. While it’s way too early to call it a replacement for the legendary Hy-Road Pearl, it definitely is a strong contender. The Road Warrior has the R2S Deep Pearl coverstock, which is a much weaker cover than the REX Hybrid coverstock that’s on the Road. That means the Road Warrior is going to go longer and have a sharper reaction when it sees friction at the back of the lane. It’s a great choice when you need to move inside and still get enough back end to carry the corner pins. Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 315. PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/pKsk1UDQO7g

Ball Specs: Road Warrior Coverstock:R2S Pearl, Power Edge Core: Symmetric Fragrance: Peppermint Patty Review: The Storm Road Warrior is a dependable and versatile bowling ball, perfect for bowlers who need consistent performance on a variety of lane conditions. Featuring a pearl reactive coverstock and a reliable symmetrical core, it delivers a smooth and predictable reaction, ideal for controlling the midlane and finishing with a steady backend. This ball excels in medium oil patterns, making it a great choice for league play or tournaments where adaptability is key. Its classic design and performance-oriented construction make the Road Warrior a must-have for bowlers looking for consistency and reliability in their game. Will Tefft Storm Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.strombowling.com #Stromnation

Physix Blackout https://www.youtube.com/shorts/n8NFbT7Nrj0 Attention Star S2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3G-wOwqjv0&t=1s... Road Warrior https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8T_lgwG4BM&t=1s Origin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFs8AQas00g&t=1s Ball Reviews: Physix Blackout: The Physix Blackout has become one of my favorite balls. It is usable on a variety of conditions and has become the first out the bag on THS in different centers which play entirely different which shows some of the versatility of this ball. The pearl cover with the 2000 finish allows the ball to be clean through the front of the lane yet smooth off the breakpoint and allows plenty of continuation down lane when it is needed most. I have been able to play with my angles closed and opened as well as get a little deeper into game 2 than other asym options that would typically burn up by this point. This ball, also, was good on sport. Bowling on 45' where my angle was closed towards the pocket this ball provided plenty of motion through the pins given the longer distance and higher volume of what I was bowling on. This ball is a must have for the competitive bowler and is another great rendition in the Physix line. Attention Star S2: The hybrid version of the Attention line is out with a much more controllable smooth motion compared to its predecessor the Attention Star. The S2 is great for those medium to heavier oil conditions when control is needed. I found this very usable on sport conditions when my angles needed to be closed and I wanted to keep everything in front of me and control to the pocket. This ball is slower responding than the original which allows you to use this on the fresh. When the lanes begin to hook up front and a cleaner reaction is needed you can piggy back onto to the original to continue to allow your ball to angle down lane without sacrificing energy and hitting power at the pins. Road Warrior: A new iteration the the popular Road line is back with the Road Warrior. This version is a pearl with the R2S deep cover. It is much slower than the original HyRoad pearl, which makes it more controllable. When you need a cleaner reaction than the stronger asym or symmetrical's the Road Warrior will be a good option to go to. Origin: New core, new cover and tons of power. The Origin is great for those medium to heavier oil conditions. At first, I found the ball a little too clean so I adjusted the surface to 2000 to get it to pick up sooner. The surface adjustment made all the difference in seeing the ball motion I was looking for. I found success on THS when the lanes play tight and I want to play more up the track area. Origin reserved tons of energy as it exited the pattern and continued well through the pins. Also, saw success on sport when my angles needed to slowly open up this ball was strong enough to dig into the deeper part of the lane where oil was still present yet provided strong continuation down lane that didn't sacrifice carry. The Origin will be a good option on on fresh or transition.

The Road Warrior features the inverted FE2 core but with A.I. core technology with R2S Deep as its cover stock. With higher rg I drilled this ball 4x40 to make sure this ball flared enough to get it into motion. This ball is extremely clean through the front part of the lane with a lot of recovery down lane. Now that the hy-road pearl is discontinued this ball should be the replacement ball. This ball should pair up nicely with the Phaze A.I. when the A.I. is to much I should be able to ball down to the Road Warrior. Players looking for a ball that will handle a lot of friction or if you’re just looking for a Hy-Road Pearl replacement this is the ball.

The latest addition to the Road family is the Storm Road Warrior. The new Storm Road Warrior features the R2S Deep cover stock wrapped in AI technology. Like The Road this quickly becoming my benchmark pearl. Using the layout of 45x4.5x30 gives me the control I need once the lanes transition and I need a longer ball in my hand. Pick one up today at your local Storm VIP pro shop today.

Road Warrior - Ball Specs Cover Stock: R2S Pearl Coverstock Finish: Power Edge Core: Inverted FE2 Core Powered by A.I. Layout: 65 x 5 x 35 RG: 2.55 Differential: 0.045 Review The Road Warrior is the newest addition to the legendary Road Series. For me the Road Warrior is very similar to the Iconic Hyroad Pearl. The R2S Pearl Coverstock that has the new power edge finish with the Inverted FE2 Core Powered by A.I. allows me to play straighter on the fresh and move deep inside on the burn. I tested this ball on a 43 feet typical house pattern. As mid to low rev player l was able to stand right of center on the fresh and as far left as 32 board on the burn without losing any carrying power. This ball will be in my bag for league and tournaments. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite. Stanley Waite 900 Global Staff Member Dover, DE

Ball Motion Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8lHq8BNEjg

Storm Road Warrior Layout: 5 1/8th x 5 1/4th x 2. Ball specs: R2S Deep coverstock with the Inverted FE2 Core with the new A.I. outer core technology. Box finish is the all-new Power Edge polish. Mine – I hit it with a fresh 2000 grit pad then reapplied Power Edge to make sure the peaks and valleys of the coverstock was the freshest I could have. All the next release in the Storm Thunder Series is the Road Warrior. A follow-up from the The Road that was released earlier this year to much fanfare, because of the legacy of the Hy-Road lives on with new A.I. technology enhancing the very popular Inverted FE2 core. Wrapped in the newer R2S DEEP coverstock, coupled with the all-new Power Edge polish, the Road Warrior has enhanced overall length down lane which works better on medium to lighter volume oil patterns. The A.I. technology adds predictable transitions in ball motion across all skill levels of bowlers, which intern gives a ball that can cover all aspects of anyone’s game and lane play. I went with a longer pin to PAP drilling than I normally would have on a piece like this. My Road was a stronger pin to PAP layout and I not a real fan of it. It was a little too early in mid-lane motion and a not very forgiving for me in the backends, If I just “missed” it a little, I had no run for error. Now with adding R2S DEEP to the cover combo that was on The Road, I noticed an instant difference in length and responds on the friction, it was not as early as I thought it would be but still had a TON of POP going through the pin deck. I found after a good bit of time on the lanes using the all-new Physix Blackout, and I was getting a little worn out, and the Blackout would start to move a little sooner than I would like, I hopped right into the Warrior without any change in angles and starting position on the approach, it added that extra length I needed but without a “hockey stick” reaction in the backend. The Warrior will be a step-up for me from the Physix Blackout in my league bag, which it will replace my Hyped Pearl which I have used for several years. Thanks for taking time to read my ball review and feel free to reach out to me at bigrotogripfan@gmail.com for any additional information. Check with your local pro shop teams to see when the next Storm Matchmaker Live! Event will be in your area.

Ball Specs: Storm Road Warrior Cover R2S Deep Pearl Reactive Inverted FE2 Core (Symmetrical) Color Sapphire/Steel Finish Power Edge Layout 4.5 x 5 x 1.5 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 Road line of balls have always been popular at our shop and I feel this will be another good edition to the line. I believe the Road Warrior is a stronger version of the Hyroad Pearl. This ball will replace that spot in the lineup. The Road Warrior is a very attractive ball and has a nice minty scent. The Road Warrior seems to drive through the pins and carry better than my Hyroad Pearl. This is a great ball for dry lanes and it produces a clean path through the front of the lane and creates an angular but predictable motion off the friction. High rev players or two handers should see a lot of success from this ball on dry to medium conditions. When testing this ball I did have to get it to do the dry part of the lane to get my best results. I was on a slicker than normal fresh house shot so I would normally started with something stronger but we got some good feedback. I like the way this ball drives through the pins and the carry gets better as you play more into the dry. When I have the right dryer or breakdown conditions for this ball it will be a trusted piece. I will put this ball above my Surge and below my VEBO in total hook. Summary: The Road Warrior is a beautiful looking ball. This ball provides excellent length and backend. This ball will be very good on dry or broken down conditions. Glenn Wendel Sidewinders Pro Shop Storm Pro Shop Staff Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3gS3kgdrbU&error=0 gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com