Best Storm Bowling Balls 2026

Pros

• Incredibly versatile — handles medium to heavy oil without layout changes
• Smooth, continuous motion with no over/under

Con

• May not have enough angle for crankers on heavy oil

Pros

• ARC Pearl coverstock runs at USBC maximum friction and oil absorption
• Urethane-level control with reactive hitting power

Con

• Conservative core limits total hook potential

Pros

• Companion to the Ion Max Solid — handles transition masterfully
• Element Max AI core is Storm's strongest asymmetric

Con

• Premium price point at $199.95

Pros

• The benchmark ball — the standard all other symmetrics are measured against
• In competitive bags since 2016 and still earning its spot

Con

• Solid coverstock can burn up on dry backends

Pros

• The pearl version bowlers asked for since 2016 — finally here
• Same proven Velocity Core as the Phaze 2

Con

• Premium over the Phaze 2 Solid at $174.95 vs $149.95

Pros

• Atomic Core at .055 differential with .018 intermediate diff produces maximum track flare and angular motion
• NeX Pearl coverstock at 2000 grit creates exceptional length before a violent backend reaction

Con

• The extreme backend motion is difficult to control on anything lighter than heavy oil

Pros

• Storm's strongest asymmetric — over 50% more flare than the Ion Pro
• Element Max AI core is the most powerful in Storm's lineup

Con

• Too aggressive for medium or lighter oil

Pros

• ID AI core with .055 differential is Storm's strongest pearl asym
• ReX Pearl is a brand new coverstock formula

Con

• Premium $199.95 price