Storm Equinox Review

Layout: 4 x 4 x 2 Surface: Power Edge Rev Rate: 470 RPM Rotation: 60* Tilt: 13* The Equinox is a brand-new Core and coverstock combination never before seen on the market that is designed especially for house patterns and 39-44ft length patterns. The brand-new Solarian AI brings in three cylindrical shapes to enhance drilling versatility and a lower RG. The new A1S coverstock is a new pearl technology including cohesion additives to help with a bigger footprint as well as a down lane reaction which is also finished with Power Edge Polish. I was able to test the Equinox on a typical 44ft house pattern and a 40ft sport pattern. On the house pattern, I saw a lot of angularity out of the Equinox. The medium strength A1S coverstock gave me a lot of length down lane and ample down lane motion. Since the coverstock was so clean, I was not able to have much success on the fresh conditions. As the lanes transitioned, and I had to move my feet more left, I saw this ball start to come alive. The skid flip motion didn't disappoint in the first transition phase. Compared to the Physix Blackout, I saw a lot more length and a more angular backend. These two balls could certainly be in the same bag as they aren't relatively close to one another in terms of ball reaction. I would recommend the Equinox to a bowler bowling patterns closer to 40ft then 44ft as the length the ball creates could be a little challenging to shape correctly. Those who bowl on more warn lane surfaces will also get a lot of use out of the Equinox more in general. It can also be a ball down off a stronger asymmetrical ball such as the Physix Blackout or Ion Max. On the 40ft sport pattern, I saw a lot of the same characteristics. Due to the extra oil volume, the Equinox was not great on the fresh. I saw too much length and flip that was not ideal on the conditions. Again, as the lanes transitioned off a stronger and earlier ball motion, the Equinox showed up much more. I still had to make sure I rolled the ball well to get the ball to slow down in the right spot, but it gave a me a significant better ball reaction. I was able to get to the pocket fairly consistently in during transition. Towards the end of the session, I changed the surface to a fresh 3000 and it gave me ample more overall hook on the ball. It gave me about more 4 boards to be exact and allowed me to move deeper on the lane while giving me better overall motion. I think the Equinox can give a fairly expected ball reaction on medium length conditions, both on house and sport conditions. I recommend this ball for the bowler who likes skid flip asymmetrical balls in general. The Equinox gives that traditional Storm Skid Flip look that they are known for and I believe it can work for many styles. I think that Storm has definitely narrowed this ball to be best used in that 39-44ft range of patterns. I think heavier and longer patterns would need more surface on the ball to be most effective. This ball would certainly work best as a ball down from a stronger ball used for the fresh. The Equinox for me would be the 2nd or 3rd ball out of the bag based on my style. Adam Chase Storm Staff

Great out the box. Very clean and very strong. Seems to want to react as soon as it touches the dry. Lots of over hook when thrown towards the gutter but when thrown down the middle to lengthen it out, it works great. Just bowled a 300 with it on feb 7th and i think it should be in your bag

I Love my EQUINOX amazing ball! Fast shipment in great packaging and great product. Shipped great.

California, United States

Storm EquinoX - Premier Line Coverstock: A1S Pearl - Power Edge Core: Solarion A.I. RG: 2.48 Differential: .054 PSA: .014 (15 lbs) Fragrance: Blueberry Crumble Layout: 5 x 5 x 3 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 The EquinoX has been specifically created for the league bowler who is looking to dominate with confidence and precision. It features the new A1S pearl cover with Power Edge and the new Solarion A.I. core. Together they are designed to generate the classic Storm skid/flip reaction with additional control and power The EquinoX gave me a great look sliding on 20, looking 17 at the arrows with my breakpoint around 7-8. I was able to keep moving left and the EquinoX had no trouble turning the corner. When compared to the Ion Max, the EquinoX is much cleaner with a stronger change in direction. I can see the EquinoX being the first ball out of my bag in league and in tournament play it will be great after the big solid asymmetric balls start to burn up. Within my bag, it will slot below the Ion Max but above the Road Warrior. Stop by your local Storm VIP pro shop to check it out! Available on February 7th. Dave Jecko Storm Amateur Staff Member YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maximumpotentialbowlerssho7625

The Equinox has been a everything I wanted it to be and more. It is very clean and responsive, but without giving the over/under that you can see with a ball like this. I drilled it with a 4in pin to get the ball to flare and help blend out the cliff. Usually a shiny ball isn’t the best option on fresh patterns, but my last 3 first games have all been above 260. I find that the Equinox will still pick up if I miss it and at the same time it doesn’t boomerang off the friction if I miss to the right. I can see this ball staying in my bag for quite some time.

The new Storm Equinox features the A1S Pearl Reactive cover, Solarion A.I. Core, and Power Edge finish. This ball features a new cover and core from Storm. The design on this ball was for the everyday house shot bowler to use. This ball is quick off the friction and will give you the old hockey stick shape. I enjoy it when I need to get left and can wheel the lane. I do not have to worry about it now making it back because it saves so much energy and when it sees the friction it goes left. I did compare this one to the Attention Star and I have the Star earlier and smoother of the friction. These two could pair nicely with each other. I have the Equinox in between the Attention Star and Zen 25 strength wise. This ball is going to be a house shot killer! Ball video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWBqrN6n1Tw Tobias Myers #Stormnation

The Storm Equinox is Storms newest addition to the bowling industry. With 80% of leagues being contested on oil patterns in the range of 39-44ft, the Equinox is designed to be the all-purpose ball bowlers are looking for. It has a brand-new Solarian AI core, along with its A1S pearl reactive cover stock. With a low RG rating/high flare potential, the Equinox delivers the finishing backend motion Storm is known for. Drill layout: 55 x 4 7/8 x 35. I tested my Equinox on a fresh 43ft house condition at my home center of Cortlandt Lanes in Cortlandt Manor, NY. With its Power Edge finish on the clean cover stock, I found the Equinox to have more length and angularity. After a first few shots on the fresh, I didn’t seem to have proper lane read with the Equinox as I had to play straighter to open the transition. Once progress was made, I couldn’t stop striking as I moved right with my feet once the lanes started to open up. Still with more length and angularity, the Equinox has a strong finish through the pins with its backend motion. I compared it to my Harsh Reality Pearl with a similar layout of 50 x 5 x 35. With both balls almost matching up together, they had similar results in angle and length, only with the Equinox resulting in a much stronger finish through the pins. I would recommend the Equinox to be a 2nd or 3rd ball out of the bag once the transition starts to open up on medium conditions. Depending on the surface choice and mL of the oil patterns, the Equinox would be a great versatile ball bowlers are looking for. Be sure to stop by your local pro shop and drill one up today! Thomas Coco Storm Staffer

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS Core: Solarion A.I. Core Coverstock: A1S Pearl Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.48 (15) Differential: 0.054 (15) PSA: .018 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 Over Ring 5 X 4 1/2 X 2 1/2 VLS The newest premier line release from Storm is an all new core and cover combination called the Equinox. The Equinox features a clean pearl reactive cover called A1S. The A and S stand for Adhesion System. The design intent according to Storm is engineered for exceptional tackiness, designed to create effortless length and a sharp, controlled move at the breakpoint. The Core is called Solarion, a 3 cylinder design somewhat similar to the 900 Global Origin. It features the Amplified Inertia (A.I.) technology as well. The PSA is a little bit lower compared to the Origin, but still pretty high compared to most Assyms. They really targeted league conditions with this ball. I first tested the Equinox in league. I decided to just get right into it, rather than waiting a game like I do with a lot of shiny balls. We happened to be on one of the first pairs of lanes, which always hook more so I figured it was a good time to try it game 1. The ball looked great right off the bat. It had no issues with our 43 foot higher volume house pattern. The ball made a very predictable move at the end of the pattern and continued very well. It almost felt closer to a bigger symmetric ball. The bigger assyms can get forward pretty quick for me, but despite a pretty sharp change of direction, I didn't have any problems the Equinox continuing it's motion. I also really like it's motion through the pins. It seems to rack through the pins really well so that you don't have the really bad leaves on small misses that you sometimes see with balls this angular at the break point. I stayed in the ball effortlessly through the 3 games. I did experiment a bit with speeds and releases the first couple of games. It's very responsive to those changes and the last game I popped off a pretty effortless game over 250. Any time I can count on a ball on the fresh and the burn I'm happy. I also threw it a few days later on an afternoon after a league had bowled. I had the exact same reaction I'd had to finish the league session and I continued left of there another two games without losing reaction. This ball will be very popular when you want to play the lanes left to right and still control the down-lane reaction. It is a definite house shot killer but I think it will be very useful on many patterns. It's a particularly good ball first game out for bowlers with a little less ball speed. The more speed dominant players will love it when the lanes start to transition and in houses with quick back-ends. See my full video review at: https://youtu.be/zyv_aFMXRpw?si=IpjtF2bdc_OAOxwz Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@k1ngsizepapa

Storm’s latest performance ball is designed to handle 80% of those conditions that we see every week, with patterns between 39 and 44 feet, Storm really stepped up the game with the Equinox. Featuring an all new Solarion AI Core which has an RG of 2.48, Diff of 0.054 and PSA of 0.018 and is wrapped around the A1S Pearl cover. I drilled mine 4 x 4.5 x 2 hoping for a similar shape to my trusty Physix Blackout and after tweaking with the cover a little, this ball was all that was advertised. The first time I really got to throw it in a tournament was on Kegel Chromium and it struck ALOT. It blended out the dry parts of the lane and didn’t overreact and my misses in the oil the ball still picked up in the right part of the lane and carried. You can see the Solarion core really rev up in the middle of the lane but the A1S cover doesn’t over hook in the dry like some of the other pearl asymmetrical’s I’ve thrown. If you are looking for a ball for league or just a versatile pearl asymmetrical for those weekend tournaments, rush to your local VIP Pro Shop and grab the Equinox!

Not the greatest bowler. But I bowl in leagues for fun. I’ve had the ball for a week now. It’s exceeded my expectations and I’ve added about 40pins to my average. I’ve tried it on both freshly oiled and dry lanes. The performance in my opinion hasn’t lacked. Doesn’t seem to loose energy quickly and hits hard. Snaps on the back end too. I’m still a work in progress for sure. But i do think this ball has helped.

Absolutely love this ball. Threw its this past weekend and definitely finished well for me. I do recommend this ball.

Wisconsin, United States

Dual Angle Layout: 65 x 4 ½ x 30 Storm Vector Layout: 4 ½ x 5 1/8 x 1 7/8 The Storm Equinox features the A1S Pearl Reactive cover stock wrapped around the Solarion AI Core. When Storm said this ball was designed for patterns between 39-44 feet, they were right. This ball reminds me of the original Attention Star. It is clean through the fronts and then has a nice smooth controllable backend. I expected this ball to be strong and angular but its quite the opposite. The smooth controllable backend makes it a great option for a house shot when you want to control the pocket and minimize through the face splits due to sharp angles.

Storm EquinoX Pattern: 43ft THS Layout: 80 x 4 1/4 x 40 Finish: Box (Power Edge) The Storm EquinoX is a brand new addition to the high performance line of SPI. Featuring the new Solarian + A.I. core, the EquinoX is built to conquer any league/tournament pattern. The A15 Pearl reactive cover combined with the featured Assymetrical weight block allows length downlane with a strong, yet smooth finish into the pocket allowing many bowlers to strike with ease. The Power Edge finish allows the ball to maintain its energy down the lane so that it can release into the pocket with force. Definitely a good fit for any style of player. Trevor Kopas Storm Staff Ambassador Pro Shop Operator #Bigboybowling

I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. The Storm Equinox is a strong asymmetrical pearl reactive with high flare potential. I drilled mine 35 x 4 1/2 x 25. My axis point is 1 3/8 up and 4 1/4 right. I love this ball because it reads the middle lane and has great continuation and movement on the backend of the lane. This ball is definitely a house shot killer! Check out my video at: https://youtu.be/qVG1C_mzEE4?si=WoHyGBUHrXNanTEW #StormNation #sm2proshop

I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, low tilt and high rotation. The Storm Equinox is a strong asymmetrical pearl reactive with high flare potential. I drilled mine 35 x 4 1/2 x 25. My axis point is 1 3/8 up and 4 1/4 right. I love this ball because it reads the middle lane and has great continuation and movement on the backend of the lane. This ball is definitely a house shot killer! Check out my video at: https://youtu.be/qVG1C_mzEE4?si=WoHyGBUHrXNanTEW #StormNation #sm2proshop

Storm Equinox Ball Review Layout-VLS 5x4x2 Surface-Power Edge Polish RG-2.47 Diff-.054 Intermediate Diff -.018 Storm Equinox features a new core with AI techology wrapped with the new A1S pearl covertock.The new Solorian weight block is a fast reving strong asymmetrical weight block.The Solorian weight block will produce and tumbling motion through the front part of the lane with a strong continuous motion on the backend. The Equinox will bridge the gap between your strong asymmetrical balls and your pearl symmetricals. The Equinox was designed to conquer lane patterns between 39-44 feet which is 80% of leagues and weekend tournaments lane patterns. For me the Equinox will bridge the gap between my Physix Blackout and the Phaze AI.So when my Physix Blackout is hooking to early and Phaze AI isn't strong enough the Equinox will be a great choice. Currently in my Storm Lineup i would Start with the Physix Blackout then proceed to the Ion Pro,Equinox,Phaze AI and then finish with the Storm Virtual Energy Blackout. Attached below is my Youtube Ball Video https://youtu.be/EgbuE6zTq_k?si=NikUVkcAm3t4ZfMK

The Storm Equinox is one of those balls that just feels right as soon as it leaves your hand. It has a smooth, predictable motion that makes reading the lanes effortless, especially on medium to heavy oil. The Solarion A.I. Core gives it a strong mid-lane read without feeling overly aggressive, and the A1S Pearl Reactive coverstock provides just the right blend of length and traction. I love how controllable this ball is—it doesn’t overreact off the dry, but it still has enough backend pop to drive through the pins with authority. It’s the kind of ball you can trust when transition starts creeping in and you need something reliable to keep you in the pocket. Whether you're playing a fresh shot or adjusting to breakdown, the Equinox gives you a strong yet predictable reaction that keeps you in the game. If you’re looking for a benchmark ball that blends control with just enough punch on the backend, the Equinox is a solid choice. Go out to your local SPI proshop today to get yours!

Cover: A1S Pearl Reactive Core: Solarian A.I. RG: 2.48 RG. Diff.: 0.054 Finish: Power Edge Fragrance: Blueberry Crumble Roto Grip’s new Equinox is a Pearl Asymmetrical piece that is good for Medium Volume patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers, CG kicked out 1” from the palm, and 1” Left of the Mass Bias. I threw this piece on a left over house pattern. Out of Box ball motion was clean through the fronts with a controllable backend reaction through the pins. I compared this to the PhysiX Blackout & DNA Coil. PhysiX Blackout was 2-2 left and more overall hook. DNA Coil was 1-1 Left but started earlier in the mids than the Equinox. This piece will be good for all types of styles on house patterns. This will be a good piece to go to when the fronts started hooking early and need that backend reaction later in the block. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/shorts/QKwCBzIpbng?feature=share

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 Equinox is a brand new Pearl Asym from Storm. First, YAY PEARL ASYM! I love pearl asyms. 2nd, this is a very clean bowling ball. But not too clean. It still backends, but not too much. It’s the perfect middle of the road ball. Most companies won’t make balls that are dead in the center of some sort of reaction but Storm isn’t afraid to do that. And they nailed it with the Equinox. Most of the time the big stuff is too strong to throw consistently and the weak stuff can be a little allergic to oil. When I bowl tournaments, I need middle stuff to help with the over under and the hooking fronts. The Equinox fits that need perfectly. If you’re looking for something strong, but not too strong, and snappy but not too snappy, the Equinox is the ball for you.

Videos: Rock Star vs Equinox: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vrc2OOtHcyU Rock Star 300: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ywWEMy6nwbY What We Like: Equinox: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ywWEMy6nwbY Rock Star: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DURhoRMJJNM Reviews: Rock Star: Controllable and predictability are the main features of the Rock Star. Cleaner than an Optimum Idol yet smoother than a Phaze 2 this ball fits perfectly between these 2 popular releases. If you like to play your angles closed and closer to the right (for righties) this ball will be a great option to have. I mainly will be using this for sport conditions of shorter to medium ranges; however, I found success (including 300) with this on house conditions that play tighter and have more oil. This ball will take well to surface adjustments as well, if you need it to pick up sooner or later. Its versatility will allow adaptability to what the lane conditions are providing you. These benchmark type of balls are a must have for the competitive bowler. Equinox: This is close to a VEBO replacement although a tad smoother. If you like clean and angular motions the Equinox will be a great ball to have. Marketed as designed for most house conditions this ball will be able to be utilized on fresh and transition. I scuffed mine to 3000 to smooth out the backend and make it more usable on the fresh without being too angular. I have found for those conditions where the lanes hook early and play tighter on the backend this ball is a great option to go to as it will clear the front yet be strong enough in the mid's to allow it to give you continuation through the pins.

Here's a look at my Storm Equinox. Video was shot on the house pattern at Cedar Lanes in Sandusky, OH, which is 45 feet on 60+ year old wood lanes. This ball has the Solarian A.I. core, which features a low RG (2.48), high differential (0.054) and strong PSA (0.018). Wrapped around this big engine (core) is the A1S Pearl Reactive coverstock, which introduces Storm’s first-generation Adhesion System, engineered for exceptional performance with a rapid oil absorption rate that boosts tackiness even when polished. Given all of these features, I consider this to be a “big” hooking ball. Mine was drilled 40 x 5 x 40, putting the pin over my middle finger. Put simply, this ball hooks. Even with my lower rev rate, I needed to target left of the third arrow with a fair amount of head belly to get this ball to the pocket. So, I won’t be throwing this ball at this house – and that is perfectly fine! This ball will be part of my arsenal when I go to tournaments on lower-friction surfaces. #stormnation #nextgenproshop #bowlifistaff

I drilled the new Storm EquinoX 5x4.5x1.5 to give me a little bit more of that "skid flip" motion that made storm famous. This ball features a brand-new core/cover combo with the Solarian A.I. core paired with A1S Pearl cover stock. This ball should bring back memories for the people that were bowling when storm was out on the map with the trademark Skid Flip motion. This ball is also a MONSTER on the house patterns. I've used this ball on multiple leagues on slightly different house patterns, and it comes off the oil the same every time. As for tournaments, I'd put this ball as a ball 3 or 4 for later in the day. This EquinoX is clean through the fronts and comes off the pattern hard, all while continuing through the pins nicely. I highly recommend picking one or two of these up!

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:42 Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Shot BALL: Storm Equinox Coverstock: A1S Pearl Reactive Core: : Solarion A.I. Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.49 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.053 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: 0.016 (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 13-14 mph Rev Rate: 210 PAP: 5 1/2 right 1/4 up Ball Layout: 4.5x3x2 The Equinox is a brand new Pearl Asym from Storm. This ball is very versatile and should fit most bowlers’ games regardless of their style. The Equinox is definitely the house ball killer ball on the fresh then and only if needed you can ball down to a benchmark type of ball. As advertised With 80% of leagues and weekend tournaments played on oil patterns between 39 and 44 feet the Storm Equinox is purpose-built for league bowlers. Designed for these conditions, This will be a ball that lets you keep it in front of you as well as hooking the lane. This ball has a WWRD 2/7/25 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

This ball is as expected another great storm product, love the scent and the ball does great for me in league.

Washington state, United States

The Equinox is Storms newest high end piece. The Equinox features the A1S pearl cover wrapped around the Solarion AI core. The Equinox was designed with the typical league bowler in mind. The Equinox is on the cleaner and more responsive end of ball reaction. Personally the Equinox fits right between my weaker and stronger Physix Blackout. I see the Equinox being a good option for me to blend out the softer house patterns. The Equinox is now available from any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/wXe1OMHxHvI?si=1F_9m5c_cK6aP6nN

I’ve been throwing the Storm Equinox in its 14-pound version, and it’s my go-to for our 44-foot house shot. It’s got the Solarion A.I. Core with an RG of 2.49, a differential of 0.053, and an intermediate differential of 0.017, wrapped in the A1S Pearl Reactive coverstock with Power Edge polish. A lot of folks rave about its skid-flip motion, but with my 5 x 4 x 2.5 drilling, I get a more controllable backend. On that 44-foot pattern, it shines as the lanes break down, pairing perfectly with my stronger balls for a hook I can trust. The Power Edge polish gives me that extra length I need on medium oil. As a medium-speed, rev-matched bowler, I love how forgiving it feels at the breakpoint. For me, the Equinox is all about finesse—lively yet predictable, it’s the perfect bridge between my big and weaker balls.

I drilled up my EQUINOX at 5 x 4 x 3. I wanted this to be stable rolling and to possibly be a middle of the set ball on medium to med/heavy patterns. I have thrown it at the box finish. The EQUINOX is all it is advertised to be which is a predictable league shot killer type ball. I get good rolly reaction but not too sideways when it sees friction unless it is fed directly into the friction too early. From deeper angles, I get the good roll when it does see the friction, but it can blow past the breakpoint if I get too far left too quickly. Hitting power is good for me and it does give some release forgiveness. I put this up against my SUBLIME FOCUS which I shined up with Power Edge and has been my starting league ball. Very similar in that I can play with both in the same general area on the lane and get predicable ball motion. The FOCUS has an edge if I am "lining" it to the pocket more as being a solid base, it picks up just soon enough to get the weak ten out where the EQUINOX might still be too flat to carry that hit yet. I tried it against some other pieces in this medium/heavy range like the PHAZE AI or PHYSIX BLACKOUT but there is not much comparison as I keep both of those with more surface, so they pick up quicker than the EQUINOX. I do get the feeling that I could drill a companion EQUINOX with a stronger pin placement and keep surface on it and have a predictable smooth pearl for a longer pattern when the front goes away for the stronger solids, but the shined pearls just are not seeing the pattern early enough to get the corners out.

I really love this ball, Right out of the box, no surface adjustments, and I win a tournament with it. It was a ball in my bag that I went to after trying other balls, (Physix Blackout, Road Warrior, Zen 25, Sublime Focus, and this ball dug me out of a hole and got me back on my feet. When you bowl on a house shot, Sport pattern, and a pattern you have no clue what it is like I did...it was the ball. We all have those days where we can't carry, no matter what we try, where we move, what ball we throw, It happens. Well, this was a new ball, so I had to try it and it worked. The new technology with this ball is the greatest, It read the mid lane very nice, the pin is right in my ring finger. Then the flip on the back end, its amazing the way you can play different angles, find the right one and it gets the job done. Its an awesome Asymmetric, power edge finish to have in your bag.

The new Storm release in the Premier line is the Equinox. Brand new Core and Coverstock! Storm's message is that 80% of the leagues and weekend tournaments are played on oil patterns between 39-44 feet. So Storm designed a ball for those lengths called the Equinox. I drilled mine 4.75x4.5x4.5 pin down. The Equinox has a different roll than normal Asymmetrical pearls. The Equinox is a great medium ball, not too early and not too flippy. This is truly a house shot killer. I have drilled a couple for my customers and it is honestly crazy how good this ball is for league bowlers. The Equinox just goes through the pins the right way. When the miss in the ball just sets there and still climbs over the 8-9. Miss out toward the dry and Equinox just rolls off of it and strikes. I have the Equinox a ball up from Physix Blackout and below the Attention Star S2. The Equinox definitely lives up to the hype! Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staff PAP - 4 1/8 up 1/8 RPM - 400 MPH -16 Tilt - 17 Brunswick Pro Anvilane 43 Ft House Shot 46 Modified House Shot 44 ft Sport Pattern

I drilled my Equinox 3" from my PAP with the pin above the bridge. I typically have a hard time getting an asymmetrical pearl to roll for me -- instead they typically skate -- but this ball is completely different. The Equinox rolls in the midlane and stores enough energy to get through the pins. It will certainly be a staple in my bag for both league play and tournament time.

LANE CONDITION Length: 44 ft Volume: Medium Type: THS Layout: 4 x 5 x 2 VLS COMMENTS Storm Description: With 80% of leagues and weekend tournaments played on oil patterns between 39 and 44 feet (Doug Dukes, VP of Sales, Kegel), the Storm EquinoX is purpose-built for league bowlers. Designed for these conditions, it delivers the signature backend motion Storm is known for—combining powerful reaction with consistent performance. The EquinoX is the ideal choice for bowlers looking to dominate their league nights and weekend tournaments with confidence and precision. The Storm Equinox bowling ball is a high-performance option designed for league bowlers who want consistent performance on medium to heavy oil lane conditions. It features the NEW A1S Pearl Reactive coverstock with Storm’s Adhesion System Technology, providing exceptional tackiness and responsiveness on the lane. The ball comes polished with Power Edge, which helps create effortless length with a sharp, controlled move at the breakpoint. The Equinox also boasts the innovative Solarion A.I. Core, designed with three distinct cylinders that optimize motion. This unique core design creates the classic skid-flip reaction Storm is known for, with added control and power. The largest cylinder lowers the RG, allowing the ball to rev quickly and gain momentum, while the top cylinder introduces drilling versatility. The smallest cylinder enhances torque and extends the core’s height, increasing rotational energy downlane. The Equinox is versatile for various bowling styles. As a Tweener the ball's strong midlane rev and controlled backend motion make it a reliable choice for league nights and weekend tournaments. I found mine at box condition to be slightly more controllable than my Roto Grip Attention Star and 3 boards stronger overall than the 900 Global Eternity. All have the same layout. When I tested the ball it was too clean and reminded me of my VEBO. But as the track opened up and the friction became more defined it had me having Dark Code vibes. This ball carries light, flush, trip 4, you name em'. The league bowlers will definitely enjoy the consistant ball reaction. Overall, the Storm Equinox clean, consistent bowling ball that gives you the signature Storm backend motion. An excellent choice for all bowlers seeking precision and power during competition. Have fun! Visit your Storm VIP proshop today.

Layout is 50 x 4 1/4 x 30 Lane Environment - THS (41 ft) The Storm Equinox is honestly a great ball for your typical house shots. The new Solarion A.I. core provides nice midlane read and the A1S pearl reactive coverstock provides a great amount of length to allow the core to store energy at the right moment to change direction nicely and controllably for the backend. This Equinox provides a great downlane pop in case you need to move into the oil, and responds well to hand positions. If you feel that you need more backend, you can create axis rotation to allow the ball to respond quicker off the friction. If you feel that you need more midlane and even roll, you can stay behind the ball to give you more control. The Equinox is your typical skid/flip ball that you would need to have in your bag! - Devon R. Storm Amateur Staffer

Storm Equinox. The ball first ball by Storm designed for the typical house shot. I drilled my 14lb Equinox 5x4x2 since that is my standard house shot layout. I hit the lanes right after league got over to see what the new A1s coverstock would do with the friction on the lane. My first shots I noticed that the cover didn't seem to over react to the friction but I did notice that I did have more skid in the oil than I expected. After a handful of games I decided to take a 2000 grit abrolon and knock the high gloss off. I was surprised that the cover responded the same to the friction but was much earlier in the oil. By knocking the shine down it added 2-3 extra boards of area to the left. If you are looking for a ball to use on most house shots this is your ball. I have been able to use it on a lot of sport shots as well. I am a medium speed player with a 450-475 rev rate. Storm just keeps producing balls designed to keep you at the top of your game.

Storm Equinox: Core: Solarion A.I. Core Coverstock: A1S Pearl Reactive Finish: Power Edge Polish RG: 2.48 Differential: 0.054 Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Layout: 5 x 4 x 4 My updated specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16 degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 15/16th up 3/16th. Tested on Pro-lane surface and older HPL on 44 ft house patterns with lower volume used for the junior and senior leagues, 44 ft house patterns with larger volume, and patterns that ranged from 33 ft to 39 ft sport patterns. Some knowledge for ya- The word "equinox" comes from the Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night). And what happens at night in bowling centers — league play happens in most of the bowling centers nationwide. The all new Equinox is formulated for league bowlers, league pattern lengths and oil volume. My Equinox is laid out with a trusty 5 x 4 x 4 which is one of my 2 favorite layouts for league and medium volume, and length patterns. In the center with Pro-Lane I can play a little outside of the normal “lefty” track around and be able to migrate with my feet left and close down angles as the league match goes on, without making large changes into different balls. I’m using my Rock Star more so in this center because I need for the ball to pick up a little sooner than what the Equinox is doing. Even though I can stay in the Equinox all night long, unlike the THS balls I have used this league 2024-2025 season like the X-Ray, which is still one of my favorite balls for the past several years, and the Lighting Blackout, where both of them I would need to get into “bigger "pieces to finish the league matches out in all 3 centers I have bowled league matches in. The Equinox is a FULL step-up from the Rock Star and compliments my Attention S2 to make an extremely well diverse 3 ball league bag of those 3 balls. Check out the all new Equinox along with the Rock Star at any of the Storm Matchmaker Live! Events in your areas. #SquadRG #3GShoes #Coolwick #ViseInserts #ABC North Lanes and Lounge #Bowlers’ Supply

The new Storm Equinox features an all new A1S Pearl reactive coverstock paired with an all new Solarion A.I. asymmetrical core. At 15 pounds, the ball has a low RG of 2.49 with a differential of .053 and an intermediate differential of .017. I drilled my 4.5 x 4.5 x 3. This put the pin right above my bridge and the mass bias right in my thumb. The Equinox’s new cover features Storm’s Adhesion System Technology which provides exceptional tackiness and responsiveness on the lane. The Equinox is finished with Power Edge. The message to bowlers is that 80% of leagues and weekend tournaments are played on oil patterns between 39 and 44 feet. The Equinox is designed with this in mind. For me the Equinox out of the box was a little too clean and just did not read the the lane early enough for my liking. I took a 2000 abralon pad to the cover to know off the shine and the reaction changed to exactly what I wanted from it. The ball is still super clean through the heads but does not miss the spot like it did with the box finish. The backend motion is a slower response than most pearls, but a true continuous arcing motion which continues through the pins. The A. I. core continues to provide the best pin carry on the market. This ball is very versatile and will certainly get a lot of play for all style bowlers. The ball may be designed for 80 % of the lane conditions, but it will be liked by 100% of the bowlers who drill one

Layout: 45 x 4 ½ x 35 My Equinox is the definition of “send it and bend it” - when the lanes are medium-dry to medium-heavy, this thing will cover a lot of boards with its strong backend. The Solarion AI core gives the Equinox easy length through the front of lane, and tons of torque down-lane. It is cleaner and “flippier” than the 900 Global Origin (one of my favorites), and as such, is a perfect ball down from it. I do not find the Equinox to be suitable for fresh oil, as it's skid-flip tendencies can make it a bit too inconsistent until the lanes break down a bit.

The Equinox is going to be a great ball for all types of bowlers when the lanes transition. In some instances it might even be the first ball out in some centers. For me the ball was clean through the front part of the lane and was a lot more responsive on the backend then I was expecting. One thing I did notice was as I moved left and if I slowed it down, when it hit the back end of the pattern it shot through the face. So as long as I can be firm with it moving left can be successful for me.

It strong at back end of the pins .on different lanes dry it doesn’t move at all .on other platforms it works fine.getting to know how ball go’s down the middle of the lane

United States

Used it for the first time ever out of the box in my league last night. This ball prefers hitting pockets only. Went well over my average. Highly recommend.

This is my new number one out of the bag. Shot a 300 out of box with this ball. Improved my consistency. I love this ball.

I believe I speak for the masses when I say “Too $&@“ High.” I love new gear as much as the next person but this “Norm” of pushing overpriced product is ridiculous. Some may disagree, I for one will sit the rest of this year out. I have plenty of balls on the shelf just as good if not better than what’s being released. New bowlers may go fit this. Pros don’t pay what we pay if anything. IJS

Just upgraded from first ball that had a mild curve. I get so much more out of this ball and love the colors.

It's is a good ball I using in league right now. So been on 39 to 42 ft oil patterns it handles it very Good.

United States

This ball is the best ball of 2025. First Ball to come out my ball bag for any house shot… Followed up with the Old faithful Phaze 2. Greeat combination

My preferred ball in my arsenal are from the Hammer line. I Picked up a Equinox one day when I went to practice, first four shots were all pocket high flush strikes. So now this ball is the replacement for my BW 2.0 for League. Im definitely impressed with way this ball performs.

Bought it for my son for his birthday present and he loves it. Just had it drilled and he’s excited to get bowling!

OR, United States

I had Great Hope for the Equinox; I have not put enough practice games to allow it to enter into league play, I notice in practice games, not hitting 1/3 pocket as hard as I want, will update review soon.

Best ball I’ve ever purchased it suits my play style,, my first 3 games bowled with the “EQUINOX “ I rolled a 647 series not bad

Florida , United States

Not sure what position to get the holes drilled,, what difference are there to the left or right of the core plug

I had ordered this ball by accident but with the amazing customer support I was able to get the proper ball!!

United States

I purchased this bowling ball for my grandson in Texas for his birthday. He just got it drilled yesterday and was going to try it out today. The price was decent, and it was shipped quickly. I was very happy with the purchase.

United States

Still figuring out the equinox I’m at about 60 percent. Overall I love storm products kinda wish I got the ion max, but I should get it soon. I’m currently shooting low two hundreds with the equinox.

United States

It's badass and I got it drilled. They have a shirt to match and I might just get it.

United States

I bought this ball specifically for my Wednesday and Saturday league. I finally got my first 300 game and threw it with this ball. This will be my all-time favorite ball. I recommend this ball to every league bowler. Thanks Storm for releasing this!

I was already eyeing this as my new strike ball. Caught this on sale and had to get it. Arrived sooner than expected and has been a lot of fun to play with.

United States

Really great ball for a lower rev, lower speed player on our house shot especially in games 2/3 when the lanes develop some.

North Carolina, USA

I love this ball! I have it a little surface and it was great. Very smooth and controllable.

CA, United States

I truly love my new ball. If I throw on my mark, I get the reaction that I want.

United States

I believe this ball is perfect for league. I'm still working on my release but this is giving me the confidence in hooking the ball and finding the pocket more accurately.

IL, United States

Purchased this ball at a great price. Holiday weekend sale. With ball prices going up, I have to wait for specials before I buy new equipment. I would tell others to do your research before you buy...get the bowling ball you need to complete or enhance your arsenal. I have not drilled the ball yet!

CA, United States

i've used it for 2 weeks of league nights and haven't been disappointed. Ball reacts well to the lane conditions and hits the pocket hard.

NJ, United States

Was a great deal! Been looking at it for awhile and just decided to go for it. Great ball all around

NM, United States

Bowled with Storm Equinox on my Thur. night league and bowled my best game ever 278!! Great ball for league play and for house shot!

VA, United States

Purchased & shipped this to my grandson for Christmas. He loved it! Was very excited and has used it as much as possible. Said it was an awesome ball.

GA, United States

My son has used this ball previously as his friend has it. I ended up getting him the same ball for Christmas and he was so thrilled!

NY, United States

I have not been able to make it to an alley yet to test out the ball. I have been told by others that I made a great purchase and that I will like the ball. I hope to get to an alley soon!

United States

Equinox by storm has a smooth finish . With arcing entry into the 1-3 pocket . Rarely leaves corner pins if 6 o’clock release is achieved . Bowlers Mart has set this apart with great pricing !

GEORGIA , United States

I love this ball a lot. Whenever I bowl league on saturdays, this is the first ball out of my bag. I used this ball to shoot my first 700 series and my first 300 game. I would highly recommend this ball to people who are going to join a league and I give this ball a 11/10. Thanks storm for the great ball!

It was definitely an adjustment to how I normally bowl, but I absolutely love how this ball feels. Super smooth curve control. This is definitely more of an intermediate/pro type of ball so do some RND before buying. I’m loving it though

United States