Storm HyRoad Max Review

I love this ball, very clean through the fronts and smooth off the back, rolls very well when the lanes get very cliffed, and great ball for the transition.

The Hy-Road Max is by far the strongest Hy-Road to date. It has the NeX Coverstock which is Storm’s strongest Coverstock. For me, Hy-Roads were always on the cleaner and flippier side anyways, so its nice that Storm gave us a Hy-Road that brings the breakpoint closer to us. Following, I usually throw the Hy-Roads at the end of blocks when the lanes have really broken down. The new Hy-Road Max will come into play earlier in the blocks because of the cover. I think its pretty obvious what this ball will do without me spoon-feeding it to you. The cover is stronger, therefore, it will be earlier than the rest of the Hyroads we currently make. I anticipate using this ball on long patterns where the lane surface hooks, medium patterns, flatter patterns and possibly even shorter patterns where I really need to control my angles off of the gutter. You will see smoother ball motion out of the Max which will help control the pocket. House shots are not out of the equation either. This past week a buddy of mine bowled 858 with his Hy-Road Max on the house shot. Hy-Roads are known for being user friendly no matter what style you have and I think the Max continues the trend. As always, I try to give different styles an idea of what to expect. Slower speed player or rev dominant players will see this ball really dig in the midlane because of the NeX cover.

LAYOUT: 5 x 3 x 3 PIN: 3.5 TOP: 3.14 450+ rev rate The Hy-Road Max features the legendary Inverted Fe2 weight block with the NeX solid cover. If the cover sounds familiar, it skins the Proton PhysiX and Axiom, two balls that handle oil and blends the pattern. What will you see when you use the Hy-Road Max? You can expect to see the lime green bomber handle an above-average oil load. Knowing the behavior of the NeX cover, I hit mine with Storm Step 3 polish before I penciled a line on it. This ball has a strong midline move that aligns with the shape we have all grown to expect from a Hy-Road. I have an appreciation for the shape, it allows me to creep left, and SEND IT without the fear of overreacting to the dry. I positioned the Hy-Road Max in my bag to catch the lane after it transitions from a stronger piece, and there is still too much juice on the lane for the lower end pieces to shape.

The Hy-Road Max is one of my down and in balls. It gets does exactly what I need it to do. It gets up the lane and turns over and rolls to the pocket. But, I'm also able to move left with it and swing it. The Hy-Road Max is my second Hy-Road I have owned. I've had the HY-Road X. Compare it to that ball, it is stronger, especially with the NeX coverstock! Also it smells really good!

Storm's new HyRoad Max combines a few familar elements into something that looks to be an amazing ball for higher volume house shots and tournament patterns! It combines the NeX Solid cover (previously seen on the Axiom and Proton PhysiX) and the revered Inverted Fe2 core from the HyRoad series... wrap all of that in a bright-green 3000 Abralon shell and make it smell like green apple, and it doesn't get much better. Mine reminds me a lot of an Axiom that doesn't get into the roll phase quite as early - or, if you liked the AllRoad and just want more teeth then this is the ball for you.

Cover: N2X Solid Reactive Finished: 3000 Factory RG: 2.57 Diff:0.17 Well, it is finally available!! The Hy-Road Max. I just drilled mine up here a few days ago. I drilled it using my normal layout 45x 3 ½ x 45 which puts the pin kicked out a little above my ring finger. I was looking forward to this release as well since it will be my first ball in the Hy-Road line up that I have gotten to drill. I like the length the Max gives me down lane. The Max has a smooth ball motion and does not seem to over hook of the friction yet is very continuous. It is controllable which I like. The Max would be a good compliment to the Axiom or the Phaze 2 even when the lanes break down and you need something longer and more controllable with a still have the strong backend motion. If you’re a fan of the Hy-Road line up the Max with a big winner!!

The Hyroad Max brings back the popular NEX coverstock most recently found on the Proton Physix and Axiom bowling balls. The cleaner Inverted FE core allows for a clean reaction through the front of the lane while the strong NEX cover allows the ball to dig strongly into the midlane while still maintaining a controlled yet continuous shape through the pins. The Hyroad Max brings a reaction very unique to the Storm lineup. The strength of the NEX Cover makes this ball ideal for medium to heavy lane conditions or those who are more speed dominant. For me and my higher rev rate, this ball has a harder time for longevity on typical house patterns. For me this ball would be great on more heavier oil conditions, sport patterns with volume and longer oil patterns. Those with lower rev rates will be able to have a lot more usage for a league session or tournament. Don't be afraid to bring the ball's surface up to 4000 or even polished to create a little weaker overall shape. Adam Chase Storm Staff

The Hyroad Max features the NeX solid cover and famed symmetric inverted FE squared core. NeX solid was launched on the Axiom, and was most recently on the Proton PhysiX, and is an evolution of NRG. More durability, more entry angle, and more strength, and so far the Axiom has been a favorite among the touring players, while the Proton is picking up steam as well. There isn’t much to say about the inverted FE squared core that hasn’t been said, it’s the Hyroad core coming in at a 2.57 RG and an .046 differential in 15 pounds. The higher RG helps the ball get further down the lane while the medium high differential helps it recover and punch down lane. The blend of the longer and stronger core with the super strong cover creates a unique look that helps you get traction and predictability without it starting up as early as something like an Axiom or a Proton PhysiX, and would be a nice step down from either of those when they get too early. It should also be a great option on shorter but heavier sport patterns and on heavier patterns overall when chasing the shot inside. As the lane transitions, you sometimes need stronger covers to dig through the volume without stronger cores making the ball start up too early. The Hyroad Max gets a 7 for hook, a 5 for length, and a 5 for backend strength

The Hyroad Max features the same proven FE2 core but is now wrapped in NEX solid. The FE2 core boasts an RG of 2.52 and differential of 0.058 in #16 respectively. The design intent behind this ball was to provide a similar amount of friction to the Axiom (being as they share the same cover) but from a zone farther down the lane. Anyone that knows me, knows that I’m always honest with what I think. Just because I’m on staff with Storm does not mean I love every ball I drill. That being said, I do not like what I see out of this ball so far. It’s cleaner than expected but much straighter off the end of the pattern than I would like. It’s strong enough to force me too far left too quickly but a little too forward to properly get through to pins. This combined with the color of the ball just doesn’t fit what my eye likes to see so far. I do plan on taking the surface up some and letting it lane shine to hopefully increase the friction response downlane. I see this ball being better for straighter players on higher volume/flatter patterns when they need to keep very closed angles. When compared to the original Hyroad, the Hyroad Max is earlier, rounder and straighter off the end of the pattern. The Hyroad Max is available for pre order today from any storm VIP pro shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/_WgN8dYBfjE

This product is beyond its advertisement and the different videos out on it promotion. love this ball. Easy to follow it's reaction down the lane.

United States

The Hy Road Max is the latest installment of one of the most historical line of bowling balls in bowling today. The Hy Road Max features the classic Inverted Fe2 weight block wrapped around the recently popular NeX Solid cover. I drilled mine 5.5 x 3 x 3 and here is a disclaimer, if you are looking for another Hy Road that creates a lot of angle, this probably isn’t the Hy Road for you. The Max is a lot smoother and reads the lanes much earlier due to NeX. After throwing mine for a couple weeks this ball actually reminds me of a stronger version of the Roto Grip Wild Streak from last year. It is really good when the lanes are fresh and doesn’t give you too much backend reaction like the original Hy Road does. Heavier volume patterns or flatter patterns where you want a smoother ball reaction will best suit this Hy Road Max. MUST HAVE FOR TOURNAMENT BOWLERS.

Storm HyRoad Maxx Layout: 4.5 X 3.5 X 2 Storm Vector Layout Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation Testing Information: 41-foot THS (medium volume) Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane I have heard the smell of the new Storm HyRoad Maxx described as a green jolly rancher. I would have to agree and say the smell is one of the more pleasant fragrances of recent releases. The only problem is it makes me hungry and I am gaining weight. The Storm HyRoad Maxx utilizes the NEX Solid cover and the proven, winning Inverted Fe2 weight block used on the HyRoad OG (one of my all-time favorite bowling balls). The Maxx is the earliest hooking ball in the HyRoad series with the factory cover on it. The hook potential was slightly less than the Storm Axiom. Therefore, I decided to shine my HyRoad Maxx to see if I could strike the same magic with it as I did when I shined the original Storm Hyroad. I used it Games 3 and 4 in our 4-game league after the break down started. The HyRoad Maxx was about 2 and 2 boards right of my Idol that I threw in Games 1 and 2. The Maxx handles the oil better than I thought. I was worried the shine could cause the ball to go too long but I didn’t see that issue. The Maxx did recover on my misses to the right. The carry was good as well. We tested my shiny Maxx against one with factor surface after league. The factory surface Maxx hooked sooner than the shiny one, about two feet sooner, but did not have the recovery on the back end like the shiny Maxx. We expected exactly this difference between the two different surfaces. The factory surface will allow me to stay right, with my target more in front of me, early in a tournament. The shiny Maxx will be a step down from the Idol and Axiom Solid when they begin to hook to soon. Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop to order yours. Continue to bowl up a Storm! #Stormnation

The newest addition to the Hyroad Line. Storm Bowling is bringing you the new Hyroad Max! The new Hyroad Max has the trusty Hyroad Core wrapped around the new NEX Solid Coverstock found on the Proton Phsyix. The Hyroad Max gives players a very controllable and continuous benchmark piece that they can rely on. I see this ball coming into play when the Phaze 2 is too smooth downlane and is starting to lose its energy too soon. This can also be the first option right after your strong asymmetrical solid bowling balls, where you still need a strong symmetrical, the Hyroad Max will be a players best option. This ball is very versatile and can be used on a wide range of patterns. This isn’t a ball you can necessarily create a ton of shape with, but when you need a strong symmetrical solid that you can keep your angles closed and control the fresh on sport patterns, this is the ball for you. Get yours at your local Storm VIP ProShop!

HyRoad Maxx Layout - 55 x 5 x 30 First, this ball has fantastic shelf appeal and SMELLS AMAZING! For me, I haven't matched up super well with HyRoad's lately, high RG cores and I don't usually get along. This one is much more usable with the super strong cover. For me out of the box it was earlier and lazier than I wanted it to be, I smoothed the surface up to use it later in the block and it rolls great! For those of you who bowl league, this is going to be a must have. It is a new version of the HyRoad Nano which was a staple in most folks bags, give this one a try!

Hey everyone, I’m back with another ball review, and this time it’s for the Storm Hy-Road Max. This ball is wrapped in the NeX Solid 3000-grit Abralon with an RG 2.57 and of Diff .046. The first thing you will notice about this ball is that it’s green and smells like a green apple jolly rancher. (Don’t throw this ball on an empty stomach) Since I received the Hy-Road Max it has been putting in a lot of work and two of our three centers out there in Kenosha, WI. The one center that I bowl at that I can not use this ball puts out enough oil that I can stay in a Roto Grip RST-X1 or Storm Proton Physix for all three games of the league. Our other two centers have higher friction lanes and I can find myself using this ball on the fresh there. (2/26/21 I used this ball from start to finish and had games of 256-289-278=823) My ball has a layout of 4 ½ X 3 ¼ X 1 ¾. What I see with this ball is that typical Hy-Road look meaning that the core doesn’t want to roll up too fast or too slow. The new NEX cover that has been on the Axiom, Axiom Pearl and Proton Physix is being proved to be a fantastic cover for a wide variety of bowling balls. I am more up the back of the ball than others so I see ball motion a little different and the roll that I create allows me to stay in balls much longer than others. I see this ball sitting in between the Axiom’s to make a great 1-2-3 punch, but there is a touch of difference so you will not need all three. Until the next review Bowl Up A Storm! BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. #Storm #VISE #BowlersChoiceProShop #BabesAndBallsBowling #LogoInfusion #IAmBowling (coupon code HIRSCH 20% off at checkout) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgKzdcnglpcCjAVFMBiVNg Brian Hirsch

I was really excited they brought out another hyroad and wrapped it in the NEX cover. This ball at the price point hooks!. This is going to be the strongest hyroad out to date. If you're looking for a ball that reads the midlane and has something of the spot this ball is for you. This ball is great paired with the proton physix. These two together on the lanes is a 1-2 punch. Get to your local pro shop and grab one of these!

This Hy-Road Max has quickly become one of my favorite balls in my bag. Because the cover is so strong, I polished it the day I drilled it and haven’t looked back. It is a ball that I have thrown on many different patterns and volumes, and it amazes me on every one. When the Hy-Road is going too long, this is the perfect ball. When the Phaze 2 can’t get the 10 out because it isn’t retaining enough energy, this is the perfect ball. The Hy-Road Max perfectly embodies a stronger, more overall hook Hy-Road. Whether solid or shiny, the Hy-Road Max will give you a predictable motion that you can rely on. If you want to strike more, go get one! Trevor Roberts 2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year Storm Products / Turbo 2n1 Grips / Bowlifi Staff Member Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 Speed: 16 PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16

As I predicted this ball has a benchmark shape for me. It is smooth, predictable and continues through the pins. Where I do run into trouble is when there isn’t enough oil. I have been struggling to make this work on our typical house shot but have been thriving with it at other centers with more oil. I can see this being a modified house shot” killer! As it has lane shined it has only gotten better for me. Next time I think I would just knock the shine off of it right out of the box. I have always wanted that typical Hyroad shape with a stronger cover so that it would be more usable in tournaments for me. This is exactly what I have been waiting for. Head on over to my YouTube channel to see my ball reaction video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKfIrKj3Je8&t=7s

The new HyRoad Max is a new solid that has been added to the famous HyRoad line. This ball features Inverted Fe2 Core wrapped in NeX Solid. NeX Solid was first founded on the Axiom and is also on the Proton PhysiX. Out of the Axiom, Proton PhysiX and the HyRoad Max, the HyRoad Max is going to be the weakest of the three with NeX on it. But the HyRoad Max allows you to stay in a bigger cover with a weaker core during the transition. This is going to be a great league ball because of how versatile it is. Be sure to get yours today!

I always get excited when I hear about a new Hy-Road coming out - they always impress! The new Hy-Road Max is a solid ball with the Nex solid coverstock attached to it. I always like to compare any new Hy-road with the OG Hy-road. My Max is drilling pin above the bridge - which is 3.5 inches from my PAP. With the Max being solid, it's earlier than the OG Hyroad, so I have to get about 5-6 boards left witht the Max. This ball is extremely versatile for me, and it sees the midlane great. It's not too strong on the backend, so it blends the patterns well, where you have a nice strong controllable motion. If you like the Hy-Road series, you'll enjoy this one!

Hyroad core. Nex cover. Sounds like a great combo and it is. The strong cover and weaker core combination of the Max fits a spot were there aren't a lot of options. Takes great to surface adjustments to make it easily adjustable to as much or as little as you want it to hook.

Still haven’t quite found it like I wanted to just yet. However I do see the potential in it. I rolled it at 2 houses. Played it better at one house

NC, United States

I drilled the Hyroad Max with a plan of being able to play a bit straighter and keep my angles in front of me. With the NEX coverstock and a weaker hyroad core, I am able to do that. This ball is great to start out league and play up the oil line. I have also had some success on different sport patterns. I drilled mine 40 x 3.5 x 40. I am 17.5mph, 375 rpm, 10 deg til, 60 deg axis rotation.

The newest addition to the Thunder Line at Storm is the Hyroad Max. The Hyroad series has been out for over ten years now and will go down as one of the most successful line of balls the game has ever seen. Out of all of the Hyroad’s that have been made, the Max is definitely the most unique one yet. The biggest difference is the NeX coverstock is on the Max which was originally used on the Axiom. I’ve drilled one Hyroad Max so far and really like it. I mapped the layout as 5 x 4.5 x 75. This puts the pin above my bridge and I also changed the surface with 4000 and water. I’ve had the most success using the Max on medium-longer patterns. Even though the RG is higher at 2.57 and differential is .046, the Max feels much stronger than that (maybe due to the coverstock). It’s been a great compliment to the Proton Physix, Axiom, and Respect. Overall, the Max is another home run addition to not only the Hyroad line, but the Storm line as well. Go drill one to get the latest & greatest! #StormNation

The new HyRoad Max features the trusty old Inferted Fe2 core wrapped in the NeX Solid cover which is also found on the Axiom solid and the Proton Physix. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the ball reaction that I’ve seen from the HyRoad Max. This ball reads the mid-lane very well and isn’t overly aggressive on the back in which can be very helpful in controlling your breakpoint and blending out patterns. I have thrown mine on my local centers house shot as well as a higher volume 1:1 pattern and the HyRoad Max rolled great on both. I bowl league on old wood lanes and there is a lot of friction. I was still able to use the Max for a full 3 game league set, I just kept bumping left to open my angle and find some head oil and the Max never struggled to make the corner. The Max also hits like a truck. I haven’t had a ball that drives through the pins like this one does in quite some time. If you are a fan of the HyRoad line this is a must add for your league and or tournament bag. And if you are new to the HyRoad experience this is a great one to start with?

The HyRoad Max has some big shows to fill for sure after the original hyroad is still being used on tour. My first reaction to the max was that cover was just to strong for me and I was not getting the carry I wanted. It would tend to just give up in the back end and not go through the pins good. As I used it and it got some lane shine on it I did find my self getting the carry I wanted. I just needed the ball to get another foot down the lane to get a nice shape. I think a lot of the complaints are about the out of box finish. With that being said the ball takes to lots of different surface changes.

Cover: NeX Solid Reactive Core: Inverted Fe² Finish: 3000 RG: 2.57 Differential: 0.046 ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin under Ring 4 1/2 Pin to Pap 3 1/2 Pin Buffer The newest addition to the Hy Road family of bowling balls is the aptly named Hy Road Max. The Inverted Fe² core that has powered what may be the most successful line of balls ever produced is again featured. The chosen coverstock for the Max is the NEX cover that was featured so successfully on the Axiom and Proton Physix. The nano formulation creates a max amount of friction and the continuity of the Inverted Fe² creates a unique shape for the cover so far. I tested the Hy Road Max on a fresh house condition. I threw one practice shot, turned around to a buddy I was practicing with and told him, "this ball is smooth with 15 O's". The drilling I chose stretches the transition of the ball as it goes down-lane. With my lower ball speed my worry was that had I chosen a layout where that move happens faster that the high friction generated by the nano cover could cause the ball to roll out. I was very happy with the results as I could square the ball up on the oil line and really control the downlane reaction. I can really see this ball being great for me on higher volume patterns. It is so consistent in the mid-lane that I feel like whatever angle the ball needs to take off the friction, I can be confident in my ability to get it there where I need to. I do think that for lower speed players longer pin buffer layouts are going to be preferable. This ball really looks great for the high speed/high rev players. Its very responsive to surface changes and hand position changes.

I am a player that matches well with his rev rate (380) and speed (17mph) Sport average : 190 House shot : 220 Bowlers who don’t understand who those numbers, please don’t get discouraged. Please ask your local pro shop for some help. When using this medium performance bowling ball, please note this ball is extremely controllable. This is a great bench mark bowling ball for bowlers who looking to get a stronger ball from their Tropical Storm or Tropical Surge. League play bowlers who have a lot of oil in their center, and not looking to spend the high dollar ball- HERE IS YOUR BALL. Sport shot bowlers, if you looking for that ball on the heavier and flatter patterns - THIS IS YOUR BALL.

The Storm Hy-Road Max is very smooth and provides a consistent reaction. Out of the box it comes dull, for me once I polished it up I got a more consistent reaction.

Drilling pattern: 90 x 6 x 41 Pin position: Above and left of ring finger PAP: 4.5 over and 1 up So after taking a look at my arsenal I noticed I didn't have any solid balls with long pin to PAP numbers and had been running in to issues of balls burning up on the high friction surfaces in my area. Talked with the PSO and decided to throw a 6" pin to PAP on this ball to try and make sure the ball gets down lane, even with the aggressive surface on this ball as I left it at box finish, and retain its energy for increased hitting power. Oh boy did it deliver. The notorious back end motion of the Hy-Road line was again evident as the ball made a very strong turn at the break point. I haven't used this ball on a house pattern yet however when bowling in our challenge league (40 foot KEGEL Mercury oil pattern) the surface provided some forgiveness when I missed out making sure to dig in and still get back to the pocket. This ball will fit great in my arsenal between my earlier rolling solids (900 Global Aspect) and the strong pearls (900 Global Zen) when additional traction is needed in the mid lane but that "pop" is still needed down lane. Brent Ritchie 900 Global/Roto Grip/Storm Staff

I drilled up the MAX at 70 x 4.5 x 25 and also took the thumb an inch deeper to spread out the flare more. I have thrown it at box, 2000 abr, and at 5000 smooth. The MAX for me is early and sets up in the pocket. With the higher RG/med diff core, this is a different and more nichey motion for my 275 rev rate. Comparing it to my PROTON PHYSIX and INCITE, the MAX is definitely later in it's motion. Both the PROTON and INCITE rev up faster and get out of the oil quicker. For me this one was better when the spot started to burn and a 4 and 2 left was a 2-4-5 reaction. I could just ball down to the MAX and throw at the oil line and get it to roll and set until the smoother cover balls came into play.

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2 Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40 The HyRoad Max is the strongest HyRoad ever. Looks great, smells great and hooks a ton. For me the HyRoad Max is super strong and slow. I don’t have to worry about it jerking off the spot because it’s strong enough to use early on a pattern. For me the Max is a little better off the blend or something tougher. On the cliff it tends to want to under read the oil and over read the dry. But with a little blend it’s versatile enough to use early and often. Since it’s so slow you’ll eventually have to get out of it because it won’t corner enough but that’s usually not right away. The HyRoad Max is a great new version of the HyRoad.

Layout: 60 x 4 7/8” x 35 The HyRoad Max has a unique ball roll that I am enjoying far more than I did with previous sanded HyRoad line balls. Neither the HyRoad Solid nor HyRoad Nano rolled well for me at all – it felt like the strong covers were fighting against the high RG core system. That is not the case at all with the new Max. The cover is strong enough to handle a lot of oil, but the core allows it to not burn up too much energy in the front part of the lane. My home house does not put down much oil, but I am still able to use this ball for at least the first two games. This is a very versatile ball that I see being used in a lot of situations, except for true dry lane conditions.

The Hyroad Max features the classic Inverted Fe2 symmetric core wrapped in the Nex solid coverstock. The combination of the higher RG core and the aggressive coverstock makes a great choice for longer oil patterns. For me the box finish of 3000 grit makes this a ball to use for when I need to close my angles and go straighter up the boards. This allows the Nex coverstock to do what it’s designed to do. The ball starts up very early and really reads the midlane with a strong continuation on the backend that you are used to seeing from the HyRoad line. The pin carry for the HyRoad Max when playing straighter lines was excellent. The trouble I ran into was when I had to really chase the oil line inside and open my angles quite a bit. The ball really struggled to turn the corner in these situations and tended to leave a lot of weak corner pins. Adding some polish to the coverstock really helped with this situation. Once it was shined, the HyRoad Max really opened up the lane and had no trouble turning the corner from the deep inside angles. For me the Max will be better suited with the box finish and give me that strong rolling ball for closed angles.

The Storm Hyroad Max is the ball that gives me a much earlier roll and stronger overall version of any Hyroad I’ve thrown. It has a smooth transition between when in the oil and going to the dry. It has the NEX solid reactive cover which is the same cover as the Proton Physix and Axiom. Putting it with the Hyroad core gives you a little less ball compared those two higher performance balls that could be a little too much at times. I drilled mine 5x3x2. I shined mine with Storm Pro Finish Step 2 ball polish. This gives me the length I need to get thru the front part to save energy on the backend. If I bowled on more oil or on flatter patterns then I would keep it at factory 3000 finish. This ball reads the midlane very well and has a strong finish. My PAP is 5-1/8 and 1/8 up. Usually around 15-16mph, I’d probably be classified between and tweener and cranker.

Hyroad Max The Hyroad line has always rolled well for me so I was very excited to drill the Hyroad Max. The Max has the same core as the other Hyroads do in the Inverted Fe2 but features the new NEX cover that is on the Axiom and Proton Physix. This combination creates the strongest and earliest Hyroad yet! I drilled mine with a 2.5” pin with a 1.5” pin buffer. The reason I chose this layout is because the NEX cover is very strong and also very smooth, so I wanted a layout that would highlight that attribute of the Hyroad Max. Thankfully, the Hyroad Max rolls just as I expected. It picks up the lane quickly and is very smooth down lane. It reminds me a little bit of my original Roto Grip Idol. For my game and layout, the Hyroad Max is best going up the lane when I need a slower response ball that will not overact on the back. I have heard some say that adding polish to the Hyroad Max allowed them to get in and shape it a little more as well. But I really believe the Max is best utilized as a slow response benchmark type of ball in your bag.

Extremely smooth when exiting the breakpoint. For the most part solids are normally smooth but when I throw the Hyroad Max it really is the definition of smooth. Really controllable down lane and you can really tell where this ball is going to end up. The new Hyroad Max is stronger than any of the other Hyroads because Storm put the NeX coverstock on it which makes this ball pick up earlier. If you had a Hyroad before or want to try one now this is the ball for you. This will help take your bowling to the MAX!!!

The Storm Hy-Road Max has a unique combination of a core that produces high RG and strong coverstock. These properties create a ball motion that you do not see with other bowling balls. This ball is also very eye-catching. I chose to drill my Hy-Road Max with a pin up layout: 65 x 5 ½ x 30. Knowing how strong this coverstock is, I went with a longer PIN to PAP distance to reduce some of the flare potential. Since the coverstock on this bowling ball is so strong, I find this ball to have a very smooth and controllable ball motion. Even though this NeX coverstock is very strong, the Inverted Fe2 weight block allows me to still move my feet left and open up the lane a little bit more than expected. I can see myself using this ball quite often on longer patterns in bowling centers with slicker and newer lane surfaces. This bowling ball looks good on higher volume patterns. The Hy-Road Max also deals with wet/dry conditions very well as the strong coverstocks helps to blend out the over/under reaction.

Storm Hyroad MAX - NeX solid coverstock - Inverted Fe2 core 3000ab grit finish from factory - 5000ab grit for testing- layout - 60 x 5 x 35 On older HPL panels with super wet fronts and sparky backends I practice and bowl league on 1 night a week the reaction was a little calmer then I though it would be. I attended several ball demos where this ball was a BEAST . I decided to enhance the coverstock to 5000ab grit to make the ball float on the front part of the pattern and not burn up in the front part of the lanes like my Axiom did with the same NeX cover and similar layout. The ball ultra smooth in the transition part of the lane and silky through the pin deck. Very predictable with the NeX coverstock at 5000ab. The next generation of HyRoad is here and it strikes to the MAX!!!

LANE CONDITION Length:41 Volume:Medium Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS Cover: NeX Solid Reactive Core: Inverted Fe² Finish: 3000 RG: 2.57 Differential: 0.046 The new Hyroad Max is the newest solid added to the infamous Hyroad line. It uses the new NEX cover with the same famous Hyroad core. For me, this ball out of the box was just too much up front, with not enough down lane. After applying some Storm Pro Finish step 3 to the cover, I have not looked back. The ball now gets through the front part of the lane with ease, has plenty of midlane roll, then unleashes on the backend. I couldn't help but notice just how much it continued through the pin deck, keeping the pins low, and with that the carry has been phenomenal. I can usually start the night with this ball, but usually has to be put away by game 3. This ball sits nicely between my Reality and my shiny Incite. This ball will definitely be getting use in some upcoming tournaments.

I am so glad I ordered this ball as it is absolutely amazing. The Hyroad Max is smooth through the front, pops on the backend and continues through the pins. The center where I bowl the lanes are oily to start so I am able to start the night with this ball and keep moving my feet left as the night goes on. We only have four on a pair during league so there is some transition but not a bunch so I have not had to move too far left. I really like the shape this ball gives me as it is something I did not have in my bag. I think this ball is going to be a great tournament ball for me as well especially if the lanes are oily or when they start to break down. With my lower rev rate when I have to move inside I have to ball up. The Hyroad Max will be a ball that I can ball up to play deeper on the lanes. The Hyroad Max will be a ball that is in my bag for league and tournaments. I am heading to the Open Championships at the end of June. The Hyroad Max will definitely be coming with me to both of those tournaments. I look forward to seeing what this ball gives me on the house shot when it lanes shines but also to see what it gives me during tournaments. Sabrina Groves Storm Amateur Staff

Introducing the brand new Storm Hy-Road Maxx! The new Hy-Road Maxx features the NeX Solid Reactive Coverstock that is previously seen in the Proton PhysiX and, Axiom wrapped around the famous Hy-Road Core! This ball for me is a different ball motion then seen in most Storm balls, it gets through the front part of the lane easily because of the Core and, the Coverstock allows it to read the midlane and, also be very smooth downlane! This ball is very strong still for as slow as it rolls for me for when I need something I can control the backends with.

Storm Hy-Road Max Core: Inverted Fe2 weight block Cover: NeX Solid Reactive I started with my Hy-Road Max on the two different house shots I see most often. One is pretty heavy for house, the other your typical dry house shot. The Max was a little too weak out of the gates on the heavy shot, too aggressive on the dry one. I tinkered with cover a bit but still didn't love the reactions I was seeing. I tossed a couple sport patterns and finally found some success. When I needed a the ball to start earlier and stay controllable, the Max finally lined up. I think this may just be a bad match up for me. I haven't had much luck with the Hy-Road line (aside from the Hy-Road Pearl)...which seems crazy with all the success of the line. I have drilled a handful for customers and have had no complaints. Maybe not the best for me but, like most Hy-Roads, this will be a good ball for many different styles.

Hy-Road Max: Thunder Series Coverstock: NeX Solid reactive Finish: 3000 Grit Abralon Core: Symmetrical: Inverted Fe2 Technology RG: 2.57 (15lb) Differential: 0.046 (15lb) Layout: 4 x 3.75 x 2.25 Tester PAP: 5 1/8 R, 1/2 D Lane Condition: Medium – Heavy Pattern Review: 42’ Typical House Pattern The Hy-Road Max is proof of why Storm is truly the “Bowlers Company.” With the combination of the Inverted Fe2 Core and NeX Coverstock, the Hy-Road Max delivers from laydown to impact! Let’s take a closer look at this THS review from a straighter, older, thumb-in-the-ball, bowler. The symmetrical Inverted Fe2 Core rolled quite cleanly off my hand in different lines. I liked that when I played straighter (up 5) this core took its time rev’ing up while retaining a whole lot of energy at the pins. Moving a bit in (up 10), I enjoyed how this core was smooth and predictable with a motion that I could depend on. Further, I could move in deeper (15) and, even with my lower rev rate and higher speed, the Fe2 Core retained its energy and brought a strong impact at the pins with little deflection. I admit that I really like seeing those 10 pin kickers! The NeX Coverstock was the perfect choice for the Hy-Road Max. I found this solid cover blends smoothly in different conditions and performs well under different situations even after tweaking the cover to 1500 grit. On fresh oil, this cover cleared the heads crisply and still maintained a well-defined motion. I liked how this cover nearly predicted when it was time to make a move as the night went on. In a late night burned up condition, the NeX cover stayed consistent through the lane. I loved its smooth motion even in spotty and frustrating conditions you get from plastic and urethane. In conclusion, the Hy-Road Max is an excellent choice for bowlers that are down and in, higher speed/low rev and have a little hand to put into their game. This ball is predictable, stable and quite reliable. The Hy-Road Max will keep you in the game. I suggest you keep it in your bag! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro shop Penndel, Pa

The Hyroad Max is the latest ball from Storm that features the Inverted Fe2 weight block that has been so successful over the past 15+ years. Hyroad Max uses the strongest cover (NeX Solid) to date of any ball that shared the Inverted Fe2 weight block. The 3000 grit box finish gets the Max to pick up in the oil with ease. Hy-Road Max has a color combination of emerald and lime, and takes me back to yester-year, and reminds me of the Bolt solid. The Hyroad Max has an Rg of 2.57 and a differential of 0.046 in 15lb balls. I drilled the Hyroad Max with a 4.5 pin and 4 pin buffer. Comparing the Max to an identically drilled All Road, the Max starts creating traction much sooner and creates more hook in the midlane and through the backend. For a bowling ball with this strong of a cover, it is amazing that it can still continue downlane even though it reads the oil so well. The only ball that comes to mind that created this kind of motion throughout the entire lane was the Reign of Fire. One thing that I have noticed is that I do need to keep the cover free from oil with my shammy, to keep the consistent move throughout the lane. The Hy-Road Max has been useful on some longer, heavier patterns while keeping my hand up the back of the ball, and can still get through the front of the lane and reduce overall motion when putting my hand in a position to create a little more “spin” on medium pattern volumes. I like the Hy-Road Max. I was a little nervous to drill it at first because my history with strong covers on high Rg balls hasn’t been the greatest, but the Max works. With my ball speed and rev-rate, the Hy-Road Max will have the right time and place to use it. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Hy-Road Max. Bowl up a Storm!

Storm Hy-road Max Rg. 2.57 Diff. .046 Layout 5 ½ x 3 x 2. The Hy-road Max Hooks. When I drill a Hy-road I expect it to be long and controlled down lane. The Hy-Road Max has the same shape as the original Hy-road, just gets into a roll earlier. I used it out of box and it was too much, so like I do with most bowling balls I shinned it and it rolled better. The Hy-road Max with shine rolled better on drier house conditions and on conditions where there was defined hook right. Bowlers with faster ball speed and lower rev rates love the Max with surface. As a Pro Shop Operator, I experimented with a polished surface change for a lower rev rate bowler and it was definitely preferred with the box finish. The ball rolled well over all with or without the surface adjustments, when I see the word “Hy-road” I expect to see a Hy-road shape. Rev Rave 425 Pap 5 ½ over ¼ up Axis Tilt >5 degrees Axis Rotation 45 degrees Storm Pro Shop Staff