Storm Road Warrior Bowling Ball

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

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS Coverstock: R2S DEEP Pearl Core: Inverted Fe² A.I. Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.55 (#15) Differential: 0.045 (#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 5 X 5 X 2 1/2 VLS Long awaited new addition to the Storm Thunder Line is finally here. The Road Warrior features a pearl version of the super clean R2S Deep cover that was featured on the Absolute and absolute power. This time the engine in the ball is the legendary Fe2 core enhanced with A.I. (Amplified Intertia) technology. The result is a clean angular and incredibly forgiving shape. I tested the Road Warrior in League. I waited until game 3 when I really got pushed left. My hope was that the Road Warrior would work as a Hy-Road Pearl Replacement. Sure enough when I had to cover boards the Road Warrior gave me the the length and hook I needed. To the eye it is a slightly earlier and a little rounder than the Hy-Road pearl. I had expected this as it's the difference I normally see with the A.I. version of cores. The difference was much less pronounced than in other balls, I believe because of the cleaner R2S Deep cover on the Road Warrior. Because my greatest need was for a ball to throw on the driest conditons that's where I was most interested in seeing the reaction of the Road Warrior. Too far left was not an issue I ever ran into throwing the Road Warrior. I did also throw the Road Warrior on a fresher condition later in the week. I obviously had to be much closer to the friction, but I was surprised at how useful it was on the fresh conditon. Responsive balls can be pretty over-under when the lanes are fresh here but the Road Warrior was a little smoother seeing the earlier friction so the over-reaction wasn't as pronounced as I was used to seeing with balls like the Hy-Road. The Road Warrior definitely fills a gap that needed to be filled. This ball is incredible when you need to see the ball hook down-lane and its so clean that it really combats the early friction. I think this ball is going to be a must-have for any one who sees to much friction develop as they bowl and especially invaluable for anyone who bowls longer format tournaments. Check out my full ball reaction video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FYzvtMN-KFs?si=jiGEIcT-RusjcxdW Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@k1ngsizepapa

Road Warrior is going to be the absolute replacement for the iconic Hy Road Pearl. With the Inverted FE2 AI core and R2S Deep Pearl cover this ball makes a similar motion as the Hy Road Pearl but maybe a couple of feet sooner. I drilled mine 4.5 x 4.5 and I absolutely love this ball when the left side gets fried. It really allows me to either stay on top of it longer or even open my angles up and watch it hook down lane. This ball will an absolute hit later in blocks when you need something to really get through the front half of the lane. If you want to replace your Hy Road Pearl or just looking for direct replacement than look no farther.

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!