Storm Hyroad 40 Review
The Storm Hyroad 40 pairs the Inverted Fe2 core with A1S Pearl cover for versatile medium-oil performance at a great price. Video reviews inside.
[Music] CEO Ronald Hicklet from Creating the Difference. Today we're going to talk about the brand new Storm High Road 40. This ball features the A1S Pearl reactive cover stock. Has the inverted FE2 core shape in it. That core shape has no outer core around it, which means this is a thick shell ball, which also means it's going to have a higher coefficient of restitution, which what that means in layman's terms is it's supposed to transfer the energy from the ball to the pins higher than other bowling balls. It's symmetrical. It has
an RG of 2.57, a differential of 0.046. Because it's symmetrical, there is no mass bias. It's finished with Power Edge, which scans right at 5500. The hardness of this particular bowling ball is 73. The absorption rate is fast. It's laid out 60 by 4 and a half by 30. And we're going to see what the High Road 40 is all about right now. Chris, what do you think about this ball? >> It's green like mint jeulip or something. Green. >> Green like money. >> Not the color, but maybe the
performance. >> All right. Well, let's see. >> Let's see. >> Hyro's one of the bests selling bowling balls of all time. [Music] First shot does not count. And today we're all about making adjustment, not excuses. If you like this shirt, let us know in the comments. If you don't like this shirt, give us an idea for a shirt. It's possible that if you pick your idea, you may win one of the shirts sent to you for free from CTD. 046
differential going to give you about 5 in of flare. This ball isn't going to be a hook monster. It's not designed to be. It's meant to be a more of a mid-range piece. Got it left. Got it left. Yeah, that's what I mean. I mean, so I got a question, right? So you said this one got five inches of flare. So like does the flare make it hook more? Like what what does the flare do? >> Flare technically makes the ball hook
earlier. That can be more if you throw it hard. That can be more if you have a high ball speed or I'm sorry, a lower rev rate. It ends up being the opposite if you're high rev rate. It's actually less hook. It's also less hook if you are faster ball speed. I'm sorry, slower ball speed. If you're slower ball speed and the reason being is because flare basically makes the ball hook earlier. That's what that's it's really its function. It's earlier. Some people can use earlier hook, right? But other people can't use earlier hook or it becomes too early and then becomes forward. So in this case, that's a why
you see a lot of the professional bowlers who have high rev rates, they use lower differential balls. >> Oh, I like that. And that was a flat seven pin, bro. >> I thought it was going to throw a log. It looked like it was trying to come. Oh, >> brutal. >> Yeah, that's all right, though. It's only the second shot. this way.
That's good. This is one of them pieces that you're going to be able to start out with, read the lanes with. It's a high road, bro. It has that high road tendency to it, right? Later in the block, too. Later in the block, we need something a little smoother. Definitely on the continuous side. Come on. Oh,
they don't all strike. So, I liked the opportunity for that one because even though it was left, I thought the ball was going to make it back up. It just pu it pushed like this far too long and that's why it was split. So moved everything a little bit left again. It's coming back. Just a little late. It's going a little too long. So this is a perfect opportunity for me to
adjust the surface. I'm not going to quite yet. But this that that hit right there says adjust the surface. It's too shiny. >> Well, so all right. I got a question then. Right. So, you said the ball going just a little too long, right? But say none of your other balls work and you actually bowling and you can't adjust the surface, like what would you do? >> I'd probably uh put my shoes back in my bag and go home. No. So, I mean, real talk. So, what I would do then is I would adjust the hand here. I'll show you. I'll adjust the
hand position to a more a stronger hand position to create more hook. You can create more hook with your hand. [Music] So you can create more hook, right? That would be the adjustment that I'd have to make here. So essentially, I went from having the ball like this in my hand to having it like this in my hand. And then what I'm doing is I'm just unc cupping the wrist like this to create more RPMs. That's what I'm doing. That creates about 20 to 30 more RPMs
for me off my hand. So, it's enough to be able to create more shape when you need, [Music] but that's also why a lot of the pros can use this ball a lot, right? Like you can you can trick it with your hand, so to speak. You can use uh different ball speeds, which Belmo is really really like he's one of the best ever that can adjust his ball speed. Simo unbelievable
at adjusting their ball speed. And that allows them to stay in balls like this for a much longer time period. >> So like let's say somebody want to learn like how you do some of this stuff like where where do they go >> man? Come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come come on see us over at ctdballing bro. So you know we've got a a website called ctd educationcenter.com and there it's it's basically a website for you to learn how to become a better bowler. We do coaching, we do training. Uh if you want to learn how to hook the ball more, if you want to learn how to just how to uh throw it slower, throw it harder, get more tricks in your bag,
this is a good place to come and get that education. That's exactly what we do here at the building. [Music] I thought it was going to give. I I knew it was coming there, but I thought, well, it's going to fall. But >> hey, I tell you what, man. This something people probably might not know, right? A lot of the tricks that I learned, guess where I learned them at? >> PBA bowling. Watching PBA on TV. >> Right here in this building, man.
>> Oh, they don't know about the old school. Long, long, long time when it was ever Knight Training Center. >> Yeah, I learned them right here in this building. Oh, yeah. So that ball was one board in at the launch and one board left at the break point and it came back. Now the cool thing is I can see that and you can see that too if you were here obviously with the clutch and the spectto that we've got. So you can actually watch the ball
go down the lane and have a tracer follow your ball in real time to see if you threw it the same or not. >> That one had that bomb thing going on when it was going down the lane. >> That's the higher coefficient of restitution. [Music] No restitution needed that time. >> No, sir. No, sir. No, sir. We are over here making adjustments. We are not making excuses,
>> man. Y'all going to get one of them shirts, man. But I'm telling you, if I'm at the tournament, you got that shirt on, and I hear you making excuses, I'm taking it off of you. >> You say you make them take it off. You >> got to take it off. Oh, no nickels. >> No nickels. No nickels. All right, let's uh let's go left. Take some hand out of it. Actually, I can probably go left and
do kind of do close to my normal release and you're probably going to be just fine. Now, going the other way is going to be trouble, right? If I move way way in and try to slow hook it, it probably not going to come back because it'll go too long. But out there, I think you can make that work just fine. >> But you bagged off that one, right? >> I did. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, >> I did. >> Uh-oh.
>> There we go. There we go. All right, let's get the lights back on and adjust the surface. That was the restitution. Rest restitution. All right. Road 40 back on it. All right, let's see now. Same release. Little extra hook. See what happens.
First shot doesn't count, but looks good. Yeah. Yeah. So, this one it's now just more hook, right? Which some balls end up being earlier and roll forward. This is not that ball. This ball is earlier, but it's just way more hook. That, my friends, is a good thing.
Oh, >> no. 710. No 710 here. No, >> that's Bruce Willis. >> Bruce Willis? >> Yes. Came back with a vengeance. >> He tried it again. He tried it. You knew, huh? You can tell >> that boy said fool me once. Just JCole.
>> Fool me can't be fooled again. >> Can't be fooled again. >> Oh, High Road 40 making them trip forward. You got more information now about that brand new Storm High Road 40. Go to our website ctbbing.com. Pick one of these up. you know, we look at the back end at our specs, at our metrics, and it's interesting because a lot of you watch the video, but you don't subscribe to the channel. So, if you do us a favor, hit the subscribe
button, it helps us out, uh, and we'll make sure that we give you the best possible videos we can uh, available. So, with that being said, on behalf of Chris Mold, I am CEO of Ronald Higland. Talk to you guys soon. [Music]
Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis
Testing revealed the Storm Hyroad 40 to be a well-balanced mid-range performer rather than an aggressive hook ball, which aligns with its symmetric core design and modest 0.046 differential. On the test pattern, the ball demonstrated predictable motion characteristics with approximately five inches of track flare, resulting in earlier hook initiation without excessive forward roll. Independent reviewers observed the ball reading the lanes effectively during the initial phase, making it suitable for starting play and reading oil patterns before committing to more aggressive equipment. The higher coefficient of restitution from the thick-shell FE2 core design was evident in solid pin action, with the ball transferring energy cleanly through the pins on solid hits.
Surface adjustment proved to be a key performance variable. In its original Power Edge finish (5500 grit), the ball exhibited a tendency to push length and require surface roughening to achieve optimal backend reaction. After surface adjustment, reviewers noted significantly improved hook shape with earlier but smoother angularity—the ball hooked sooner without the problematic forward roll sometimes seen in low-differential equipment. This responsiveness to surface work makes the Hyroad 40 an excellent platform for bowlers who understand lane management. Additionally, testing showed that skilled players can manipulate this ball through hand position and release adjustments, extending its usable window even when external conditions limit equipment changes.
Who Is This Ball For?
The Hyroad 40 is ideally suited for intermediate to advanced bowlers who value versatility and control over raw hook potential. This includes house bowlers looking for a dependable workhorse that reads oil patterns clearly, allowing them to build their approach before stepping into specialty equipment, as well as competitive bowlers who understand how to adjust both surface and release mechanics to extract maximum performance. The symmetric core and moderate differential mean the ball responds well to player input—stronger hand positions and increased revolutions generate noticeably more shape—making it particularly valuable for bowlers with technical skill who want equipment that rewards refinement.
Players with higher rev rates or faster ball speeds will find this ball especially practical, as the 0.046 differential won’t overtake their axis rotation or cause erratic motion. Conversely, bowlers with lower rev rates or slower speeds should understand that this ball may require more aggressive surface preparation or hand adjustments to achieve the backend reaction they need. At the $139.95 price point, it’s also an accessible entry point into Storm’s reactive pearl lineup for bowlers ready to move beyond plastic or urethane equipment without committing to premium pricing.
The Pros
- • Exceptional versatility on medium oil — the sweet spot for league bowling
- • A1S Pearl coverstock provides clean length with predictable backend motion
- • Outstanding value at $139.95 for Storm Thunder Line performance
The Cons
- • Limited effectiveness on heavy oil patterns
- • Higher RG (2.57) means less midlane read for lower rev players
Who Is This Ball For?
The Storm Hyroad 40 pairs the Inverted Fe2 core with A1S Pearl cover for versatile medium-oil performance at a great price. Video reviews inside.
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Bowlers Say
Bowlers say the Storm Hyroad 40 excels as a clean, predictable ball through the front part of the lane with strong backend reaction. The A1S pearl coverstock paired with the inverted Fe2 core makes it ideal for medium conditions and transition play, offering more length than aggressive balls while maintaining pin carry. Most appreciate its controllable motion and versatility as lanes break down.
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TESTING ENVIRONMENT Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Lakes Bowl House Shot BALL: Storm Hy-Road 40 Coverstock: A1S Pearl Core: : Inverted Fe2 Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.58 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.037 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: NA (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 14-15 mph Rev Rate: 220 PAP: 5 1/2 right 1/4 up Ball Layout: 50×4½×50 Personally I haven’t had/needed a ball in this slot for sometime. I decided to get the HR40 as I have made some pitch changes and just decided to drill a new ball instead of plugging and redrilling something I already was using and this was a great chance to throw a Hy-Road ball. I tested it the same time as the ION Pro Solid and wasn’t 100% sold on it as I felt and see a ball like the Typhoon to be a better option at times. The very next day I had a coaching session and decided to throw the HR40 again. I was able to get left and started to really like what Isaw from this ball. Now on day one testing I had to move right and throw it into the dry to see reaction. Day two I started on 20 and was throwing it into the track and I kept moving 2-3 boards each shot and was looking much better over the ION Pro Solid. Between working the PBA LBC and Junior Gold I will keep these in my bag and give them more lane time to shine or replace with the Typhoon. 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 your order. This ball is available on 6/20/25 at PinPoint Pro Shop inside Lakes Bowl in Round Lake, IL or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #PinPointProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #LakesBowl #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #KenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive Check out my full ball reaction video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tfykt5FZ3Zs?si=5laEq-ce9o3kBuq_
Pattern: 43’ House Shot Layout: 30 x 3 3/4 x 30 Finish: Box (Power Edge) The Hy-Road 40 celebrates 40 years of innovation by creating another staple in the legacy of the Hy-Road series of balls. Using inverted Fe2 Tech, wrapped in A1S Pearl Cover finished with Power Edge, the Hy-Road 40 gives a fresh look of a trusted name in the world of bowling. Unlike most balls, the Hy-Road 40 lacks core material allowing for a thicker shell. A much higher energy transfer to the pins with less deflection. As I’m a speed dominant player, on fresh, I was able to stay right up the boards with it. I didn’t see any loss of energy, however, I wasn’t able to get enough response when moving way left on fresh. When the lanes started to break down, I was able to move left and inside of original target and got through the pins effortlessly. Reminds me a lot of the original Hy-Road Pearl. If you are looking for something to go longer downlane and hit hard, the Hy-Road 40 will not disappoint. Trevor Kopas Storm Staff Ambassador Pro Shop Operator #Bigboybowling
Cover: A1S Pearl Reactive Core: Inverted Fe2 Technology RG: 2.57 RG. Diff.: 0.046 Finish: Power Edge Fragrance: Pineapple Apple Crisp Storm’s new Hyroad 40 is a Pearl Symmetrical piece that is good for Medium Volume patterns. Same Cover as the Phaze II but different Core. 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 and the CG kicked out 1” from the palm. I threw this piece on a Fresh house pattern. Out of Box ball motion was clean through the fronts with a strong backend reaction through the pins. I compared this to the Road Warrior. Road Warrior (3-3 Left) was similar through the fronts but had a sharper backend reaction. If you are a fan of the original Hyroad this is a piece you will want in your bag. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19JBzoNmk9/
The Hy-Road 40 might be my favorite ball for when the lanes get messy. The higher RG really helps that ball to give it a smoother transition. I was also pleasantly surprised how well this ball performed when I moved in and played the lanes a little tighter than I normally would. I was able to get a real consistent motion as far as how it got to the pins and a lot less deflection than normal. This good be a staple in most tournament bags especially on some of the shorter patterns.
As a bowler who's spent countless frames with the Hy-Road series, the new Hy-Road 40 offers an exciting twist on a familiar favorite, especially when stacking it up against the original Hy-Road and the Road Warrior. The Hy-Road 40, celebrating Storm's 40 years, feels like a souped-up version of the original; where the classic Hy-Road provided that legendary clean push through the fronts and a super predictable, continuous arc downlane, the Hy-Road 40's new A1S Pearl Reactive coverstock makes it read the mid-lane noticeably sooner and sharper, great for when the lanes transition and you need a strong, defined move back to the pocket without over-skidding. Compared to the Road Warrior, which is a bit smoother and more controlled off the spot, making it a fantastic benchmark pearl for medium oil, the Hy-Road 40 definitely offers more overall hook and a more aggressive backend. It's the "show pony" of the family, designed for those moments when you need that "Power Rangers" kind of backend motion and can confidently play deeper angles, shining when stronger balls are too early and the Road Warrior isn't quite aggressive enough downlane.
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