Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 375 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 5/8 straight across
Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 5, 4, 1 3/4
Dual Angle: 60, 5, 30
The IQ Tour Emerald is the Gold IQ reborn. It features the same R2S pearl cover as the Gold ball, but is a super awesome looking Emerald green color. If you loved the gold ball, then you'll love the IQ Tour Emerald. If you've never had an IQ Tour Pearl (Gold) then it's the perfect step down from the OG IQ Tour Solid. When the IQ Tour Solid burns up a little too much, then the Pearl is the perfect solution. And it looks amazing.
Video:
https://youtu.be/5fxTQrS2vr4
Ball Review:
This will be a must have for all levels of players as this is an extremely versatile piece of equipment that can favor many styles of bowlers.
What I noticed with the IQ Tour Emerald was that I was able to play straight up the track, the inside part of the lane by swinging it and the area in between. I manipulated my hand in each location and saw really good ball motion that shaped the lane the right way. Even though it was pin down when I made that move left I still had great continuation through the pins.
This ball has a very clean cover on it; the R2S overstock which is known for its unparalleled reserving of energy through the front part of the lane. I placed a pin down on my Emerald as I was hoping to have it blend out the lane and match the cover/core to the dynamics of the drilling layout. This layout allowed me to see the ball pick up sooner versus ample angularity down lane.
Whether your a house or a tournament player the IQ Tour Emerald will be a perfect compliment to your arsenal.
I am probably the only long time Storm equipment user who has never thrown a ball from the !Q line. So, with the !Q Tour Emerald being my first go
Here it is all we have been waiting for! The IQ tour Emerald is exactly what you would expect.
Clean through the fronts doesn't over read the friction. Clean and easy to control.
Perfect compliment to the IQ tour and idol pearl fits perfect with these 2 balls.
Ball is good for later in blocks on a range of different length patterns and game 2 or 3 in a league setting.
I drilled mine 60x5.5x30
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Chris Polizzi
PBA Regional Champion and PSO
Storm iQ Tour Emerald
Layout: 4 x 4 x 2 Storm Pin Buffer Layout
Rev Rate: 300 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation
Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume)
Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center
Kegel Machine ? Brunswick Anvilane
The Storm iQ Tour Emerald utilizes the C3 Centripetal Control Core and the R2S Pearl Reactive Coverstock. For the bowlers that missed out on the iQ Tour Pearl (Gold), this is your second chance to own one. As with the Gold version, the ball motion of this symmetrical pearl was predictable and pin carry good. I had better carry when I was going straighter through the front part of the lane, but that was probably because of my lack of revs. I feel all styles will enjoy this one though. I will use the Storm iQ Tour Emerald as a step down ball when the fronts start to burn early for the asymmetrical balls and stronger symmetricals. It can also be a benchmark ball in your tournament bag.
Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop to purchase yours!
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Hey everyone, this is Storm amateur staffer and turbo regional staffer Josh Shoemaker here with another ball review for the brand new Storm IQ tour emerald. Before we begin, I want to thank Storm and Turbo for providing me with all the equipment I use every time I step on the lanes, and the Facebook page Storm and Rotogrip Bowling Balls for Sale for providing me with a platform to promote all of this great equipment. I recently decided to switch to 16lbs, so both balls featured in this video are indeed 16. Anything with the IQ name has been a staple in the storm line for years now. With how popular the IQ tour pearl was, it's only fitting that storm brought back the same ball with an updated color. The emerald features the same R2S pearl cover as the original, as well as the same centripetal core. For this video, I decided to bowl on a house shot after a couple of league sets had been bowled. These lower friction balls love when the track is beat up a little bit, so you have a little room to throw them to. The emerald breezes through the heads and offers a firm but defined motion off the end of the pattern. I decided to venture off my usual layout for this ball, because of how similar it was to the gold ball. I was not a big fan of the original, so I put a stronger and slower response layout this time around. With the color change and layout tweak, I can pretty visibly see a difference from the original. The emerald fits right in between the original gold ball, and the tour 30. I can see myself using the emerald a ton on house shots, or towards the end of longer tournament blocks once the track area has developed. When compared to the hyroad, the emerald is a zone longer and a few boards less overall. Be sure to stop in to your local storm vip pro shop and preorder your very own today! #StormNation #Turbo
Review Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU97DIW3do8
Another home run for Storm. First off this ball looks great. The Emerald Green gives the ball a great look on the pro shop shelf as well as on the lanes.
The !Q tour solid has been a staple in my bag for as long as Storm has been pumping them out of Utah. I was very happy when I heard that they were bringing back a pearl version.
The !Q line has been great for all styles and skill levels of bowlers for years and this is just the newest member of the !Q family. The !Q tour solid might be the smoothest rolling ball in the Storm line and the Emerald just gives it more length and pop on the back end. When you need to play bigger angles or just need a little extra length this is the ball for you.
This ball is great for all styles of bowlers and everyone needs one in their bag.
Visit your local Pro Shop today and get one.
The !Q Emerald may be the ball of the year. The !QE (!Q Emerald) is a continuation and a relaunch of the Gold !Q. Having both, the !QE is slightly earlier and has more pop downline. I think this is due to the darker color. Im a huge fan of the !QE personally because it gives me a controllable motion when I knock the factory shine off of it. Out of the box I bowled 300, 297 and 801. I think this ball is a shape we have been missing for some time unless you have a relatively fresh gold ball. Compared to other balls in the line, the !QE is a step down from the Astro Physix and they make great compliments because they both have the R@S cover stock. If you drill these the same you'll see an earlier shape out of the AstroPhysix and more downline motion with the !QE. Compared to the !Q Tour, the !QE makes you stand further left to control the downline pop. The !QE will be perfect for house patterns with lots of friction and later in the blocks at tournaments!
Wow. First it smells great lol. This ball is super clean and predictable. I am loving it The shape on this ball lets me read the lane automatically after the first few shots. Def a bench mark piece. There was a lot of anticipation on this release and it def did not disappoint. The IQ line has always been and must have and this fits right in. Def drill this up you will not be disappointed .
Let me start by saying this is the first !Q ball I have thrown. After throwing this ball I finally understand what all the hype was about and I am 100% a fan of the !Q line! My first impression of the !Q Tour Emerald was definitely an eye opener. I don't usually get along well with lower end pearls, I usually see a lot of over under with my lower ball speed and higher axis rotation. I layed out mine with my favorite pin up drilling which is 60x4x45. This is the perfect match made in heaven with the proven R2S pearl cover and the C3 Centripetal Control Core. My PAP is 5 over and 1 1/4 up. I am generally a straighter player, I generalize myself as a tweener (my rev rate slightly overpowers my ball speed). This is the perfect combination of clean through the fronts, control through the mids, and strong continuation all the way through the pin deck. Within 1 shot this ball shows me exactly where I need to play or what ball I need to switch to. So, if you are looking for that perfect transition/tournament ball this is 100% the ball you need! Do not sleep on this "gem" it is a much have in everyone's arsenal. Not to mention that melon mint smell is amazing!
The IQ Emerald is the rebirth of the insanely popular and successful "gold ball," the original IQ Tour Pearl, which has been sought after, requested, and demanded since it was discontinued years ago. The IQ Emerald is extremely close to the original, to the point of splitting hairs on the reaction among the highest level players who can notice even the smallest details. It has Wes Malott's seal of approval, and the proof was the MVP trophy at the PBA League using the Emerald exclusively and virtually never missing with it, he has a lot of good history with the IQ Tour Pearl and its return is a sigh of relief for him among thousands of others. It combines one of the best cover formulas in bowling history, R2S Pearl, with one of the best cores in bowling history, the low RG, low differential Centripetal C3 core, and the result is a ball with an amazing amount of versatility, control, and power. It pairs very nicely with the Astro PhysiX for a similar feel out of the cover, but for different angles and situations, in addition to the Pro Motion as a familiar shape but a great ball down option for transition.
Video Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYBSq2YWJnI
My excitement for this ball when it was announced was really high. I've loved all the balls in the IQ line. This one is no different the Emerald is that pearl I've been missing in my bag since I moved down in weight. Great control off the spot using one of my favorite layouts 5 x 4 x 40 showed me how great this ball is. Just like the solid IQ the Emerald is my benchmark pearl. A choice for anyone looking to add to there bag!
Storm !Q Tour Emerald
Cover: R2S Pearl Reactive
Weightblock: C?? Centripetal Control Core
Finish: 1500 Polish
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.029
When I saw the release information on the !Q Tour Emerald, I thought the same as everyone else, a new version of the gold ball----and this ball is as close as can be.
The Emerald is what you would expect from an !Q line ball. Midlane, smooth, controllable, predictable. A great compliment to the !Q Tour Solid, a common benchmark ball for many bowlers. If you are someone, like me, who prefers a pearl as their benchmark ball, then the Emerald is one to give a try.
This one will be seen in many tournament and house shot arsenals for a while!
If you've tuned it to watch the PBA Tour over the last several years and paid attention to the most popular bowling balls being used, you'll recognize one particular logo, the IQ logo from Storm Bowling. The IQ Tour Emerald is the newest addition to the line and is a home run. It's a perfect addition to the existing line and is worth drilling to fill a gap in your bag.
I've drilled one IQ Tour Emerald so far and love it. I drilled through the middle finger and put a weight hole approximately two inches below my PAP. I've had the most success with this ball when the pattern blends out and I need to create more angle through the front part of the lane. The response time on the IQ Tour Emerald is on the quicker side, so I'd make sure to account for plenty of angle down lane. I also hit the surface with a 3000 pad to take the initial shine off and create a smoother reaction.
I've seen the players with a lower rev rate really like this ball because of how clean and angular it can be. Likewise, the higher rev players love it as well because of how much they can open up the lane with it and create angle. If you need a quicker response ball with a great track record, the IQ Tour Emerald is a perfect fit!
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Ball Specs:
Storm IQ Tour Emerald
R2S Pearl Reactive
1500 Grit Polished
C3 Core
Layout 55 x 3-3/8 x 40
Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5" Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed at release 17
Review:
I never rolled the Gold IQ but drilled plenty of them for my customers. I knew that ball was very good, so I had a feeling the Emerald IQ would be another hit for Storm. Man it sure is! The combination of the R2S Pearl Cover and The C3 Core are a perfect match. The ball revs easily, but saves power for backend and a nice hit. The Emerald IQ has a defined move on the back but it is not jumpy. This is one of the best core and cover combinations I have ever bowled with. I have used this ball on 6 different patterns over 4 houses and was able to easily find a line to the pocket with good carry. The Emerald is also forgiving if you make a bad shot. I have drilled the new Emerald for many styles of bowlers and it seems to work for everybody! As I go bowl and watch tournaments there is already plenty of Emerald IQ's in use. This speaks to the confidence and success bowlers already have with this ball. I put this ball between my Idol Pearl and Halo Pearl in total hook with a bit smoother roll. I recently switched to rolling all Storm and Roto Grip equipment and am very impressed with the motions I am getting.
This ball will be a great addition to any arsenal.
Summary:
The Emerald IQ is a great ball on many conditions.
The color and shelf appeal is very nice.
The entry angle provides a great carry percent.
The Emerald works for many bowling styles.
Glenn Wendel
PBA Member
Storm Pro Shop Staff
gwendel@comcast.net
www.stormbowling.com
Storm IQ Tour Emerald
Layout: 60 x 4 5/8 x 40
The IQ Tour 30 is one of my favorite Storm balls of all time, so I was extremely excited when I saw the impending release of the IQ Tour Emerald. Just like the IQ 30, the Emerald has a strong backend but is still quite controllable. The Emerald is best on medium oil patterns, as it is a bit too clean for fresh or heavy oil patterns; when the lanes break down is when this ball shines. It is more responsive to hand position changes than most balls - getting up the back of it allows me to go down-and-in and a bit straighter, and getting around the side of the ball allows it to come off the end of the pattern quite strong and allows me to open the lane up considerably.The Emerald is 3-4 boards weaker overall than the Astro Phsyix, making those two balls a great 1-2 punch that covers most lane conditions, especially house shots.
IQ Emerarld
IQ Tour Emerald is essentially the rerelease of one of the most iconic Storm balls of the last 10 years, the gold IQ! From what I remember the gold ball was a little sharper down lane than the emerald.
The Emerald is what you would expect from an IQ line ball. A smooth, controllable, predictable shape with more motion than the original IQ Tour. A great compliment to the IQ Tour Solid, a common benchmark ball for many bowlers.
Layout: 40 X 4 1/2 X 30
Same layout as my !Q Tour Fusion
My favorite !Q Tour version is the Nano. I had the opportunity to find a NIB Tour Fusion and I drilled it with the same drilling and that ball was perfect for the second shift league I bowled in last season. With the news of the release of the !Q Tour Emerald I knew this ball would be a great compliment to both of the other versions I have used. I put the same layout on the Emerald to give me a similar motion but using the pearl cover for length.
This ball does not disappoint. It compliments the Fusion perfectly. I have a nice mid lane reaction on the house shot with the Fusion and once that ball starts hooking too early I am able to switch to the Emerald and have a little more length but smooth reaction off the dry. Most pearls in the past have been sharp off the end of patterns but not this one. It has a predictable motion which will make adjustments very manageable not only on house shots but sport patterns too.
Pete Dohan
Storm Amateur Staff
#StormNation
Cover: R2S Pearl Reactive
Weightblock: C?? Centripetal Control Core
Finish: 1500 Polish
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.029
Me:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up
Ball Layout: Pin over Bridge 50 X 5 1/2 X 40
The New Storm !Q Tour Emerald is very close to what alot of people were hoping for: Return of the Gold Ball! The Emerald features the Low RG Low Diff C3 Centripetal Control Core and the legendary R2S Pearl cover. The Gold-speckled dark emerald green color is gorgeous and offers a smoother reaction than original !Q Tour Edition. The Pearl cover is still clean through the front but it offers a bit of midlane read and plenty of continuation despite the steady roll off the backend.
I found the Emerald !Q to be a vast improvement over the !Q 30. The 30 was smooth but a bit too clean through the front. While that reaction certainly has it's place it wasn't the motion everyone loved in the original !Q Tour Pearl. The Emerald is between those two releases but a shade closer to "Goldy"
This ball is phenomenal on high friction lane beds, (It's original design was to combat the high friction surface at the South Point Bowling Center lanes previous to the Arena being built". The resulting ball is very versatile and works for a plethora of styles and conditions. In short this ball has something for everyone. It's strong enough for strokers, clean enough for crankers and ultra reliable for tweeners like myself. It may be the most responsive ball to hand position changes ever made.
If the !Q Tour Emerald isn't in your tournament bag, you are missing one of the greatest tools on the market.
As an owner of the original IQ Tour Pearl Gold I was beyond excited for this release. This ball epitomizes what a benchmark ball truly is. So much control and the ability to see what the lanes are really doing. This is always the first ball out of my bag even if I know the shot doesn't call for it because it allows me to read the lanes and make other ball decisions from there. Aside from this ball looking AMAZING it just feels right in your hand. You know even if you throw a "bad shot" that it will most likely not be "max penalty." I do go to the lanes without this ball, bottom line. A remake of one of my all-time favorite balls that I still have today!
The !Q Tour Emerald brings current bowlers the chance to relive the !Q 30 and "gold ball". The Emerald uses the same Centripetal core (2.49 Rg, 0.029 diff in 15lbs) found in the previous Tour releases as well as the same R2S pearl cover, but this time with an emerald green color. The Emerald is still in the Master line of balls in Storm's catalog.
I drilled the Emerald with a 4.5" pin and 2.5" pin buffer from PAP, the same layout used on my Idol Pearl. My !Q 30 and my "gold ball" both had the pins at 5" with 2.5" pin buffer from PAP. Compared to a current ball in the Idol Pearl, the !Q Emerald is more responsive to friction at the end of the pattern, and creates more angle. The Idol Pearl starts up sooner, and is smoother overall, while covering more boards. This is almost always the case for me when comparing lower differential to higher differential balls. Other people and their roll may see it differently. Comparing the Emerald to a Son!Q with a 4" pin and 3" buffer, the Emerald needs to be straighter through the fronts to get the ball to read the right way, and has more angle than the Son!Q. Basically, I can use the Son!Q when seeing fresh backends, and switch to the Emerald when more backend shape (but less overall board coverage) is needed. The overall shape the emerald makes throughout the lane is very similar to that of the !Q 30. It seems to be more continuous through the backend than the "gold ball", just like the 30.
The !Q Emerald is a welcomed addition to many tournament bowlers who see conditions that straighter trajectory through the fronts is key. The Emerald still has its place on easier conditions, especially those players with very high rev rates, who wants to circle the whole lane when they hook, as well as players who are speed dominate and want to keep their angles very tight. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the !Q Emerald. As always, bowl up a Storm!
The IQ Tour Emerald is a game changer for benchmark pearl bowling balls. The Emerald has the trusty IQ Core with the R2S coverstock making this ball very clean through the front part of the lane and having a responsive change of direction downlane. You'll find youreself using this ball later in tournament blocks or for very dry house shots. I would say that when you find your lower end balls like a Hyroad Pearl being too responsive to the friction, going to the IQ Emerald would be perfect option. The IQ series is known for predictablility and control. With the addition of the IQ Emerald, it gives the IQ line even more verity than ever.
Daniel Schaden Sep 17, 2019
The !Q Tour Emerald is the perfect complement to the original !Q Tour. The smoothness and predictability of the original !Q Tour is legendary. The Emerald utilizes the C3 Centripetal control core but it is surrounded by the R2S Pearl Reactive Coverstock. The R2S Pearl will help the !Q Tour Emerald retain more energy and power for the backend. Me being a low rev player (rev rate approx. 300) and medium ball speed (15 to 16MPH) sometimes the !Q Tour is just too early or just too smooth to get around the corner. However, the !Q Tour Emerald is the solution to this issue. The R2S Pearl coverstock helps the Emerald to get through the deteriorating heads and power through the carry down. I was able to witness this in action when I threw the original !Q Tour and the !Q Tour Emerald on a fresh and a beat up house pattern. The !Q Tour Emerald was pretty good on the fresh but maybe a little TOO responsive to the friction for me. I have this issue with every pearlized bowling ball but if I dulled up the cover a little it would have been fine. The original !Q Tour blended the house pattern and I had some hold and get back area to start. When the carry down started and the heads started to get dry, the original !Q Tour just had too much too early or not enough down lane. At this point I switched over to the !Q Tour Emerald and went right back to striking. The !Q Tour Emerald had enough length to keep my launch angles within my comfort zone while moving left. I had no issues getting the !Q Tour Emerald to go strong through the pins.
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4
Starting Top Weight: 3.1 oz
Ball Weight: 15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 4.5 inches
Drilled pin under the ring
BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker
Rev Rate: 380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16" and 1/2" up
SURFACE PREP
Box Finish: 1500-grit Polished symmetrical
BALL MOTION
The emerald IQ gets through the fronts very easy as with most pearl covers. The one thing for me that is different than other pearl covers is that it reads a little sooner and is more predictable off the spot. The pin down drilling has some to do with that motion also.
COMMENTS
I drilled this ball up pin down. It rolls great and hooks more than most pearl balls on the market. This ball is a keeper. When my Pro Motion starts rolling too early I can pick this ball up and not miss a beat.
Mike Sipple
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
Storm IQ series are known for their predictability and becoming every bowlers benchmark ball. The IQ Emerald will have that same reputation. When first throwing this ball I was very impressed how clean it got down the lane, that is something I have been looking for to add to my arsenal. I've needed something for high friction houses and burned up shots. Even with a burned up shot I could still get the ball through the front part of the lane with a controllable back end. If you need a late block ball this will be it. On fresh I can square up and get that benchmark shape !
The Storm Iq Tour Emerald features the R2S Pearl Reactive cover wrapped around the Centripetal Control Core which provides a clean bowling ball through the front part of the lane with a smooth predictable motion on the backend. This ball will complement the famous Iq Tour Solid when it starts to hook early and you need some more length in a ball. I can definitely see me using this ball later in blocks at tournaments for a nice smooth motion front to back on the lane. If you liked the Iq Tour Solid you will love this ball as it brings another great addition to the Iq line.
IQ Tour Emerald
The RS2 Pearl Reactive Cover is combined with C3 Centripetal Control Core which is also in the IQ Tour. This is a pearl ball that isn't sideways in the back part of the lane. The IQ Tour Emerald is very responsive in the mid-lane and is continuous on the back part of the lane. The IQ Tour Emerald is the perfect pearl ball to compliment the IQ Tour. I never go into league or tournaments without mine. Another awesome Symmetrical ball and great addition by Storm. Oh I forgot the amazing scent
Ball Specs:
Storm !Q Tour Emerald
1500 Polished R2S Pearl Reactive
Weight C3:tm: Centripetal Control Core (Symmetrical)
Color Emerald
Review:
This ball is an awesome addition to the IQ line that Storm has put out over the years. The R2S pearl reactive cover allows this ball to read the lane very well. You won't find a lot of unwanted jump out of the gate. The IQ proves to be incredibly smooth down lane and very predictable from front to end of lane. If you are fortunate enough to have an IQ tour solid in your arsenal and you find that the lanes are transitioning in your set, then this is definitely the ball to turn to. Whether you are a tournament player or enjoy bowling in different houses, this ball is a must have!
Kyle & Joel Johnson
Storm Pro Shop Staffers
joel@parklanes.net
kyle@parklanes.net
www.stormbowling.com
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The IQ Tour is my all time favorite ball, when I first heard about the IQ Tour Emerald being released I got excited. The Emerald is clean and angular which allows me to open up the lane easily. The emerald complements the IQ Tour perfectly allowing for a smooth transition when the original IQ gets lazy on the backend, the emerald picks up where the IQ Tour left off with little adjustment. The emerald is more aggressive then my IQ tour 30 but not as much as my gold IQ. I have yet to try out any changes on the surface but out of the box this ball is money when the lanes break down around games 3,4 and 5. This is a must have in the bag if you are any type of IQ fan like me, or want a good mid line pearl ball, get yours today. #Stormnation.
Storm IQ Tour Emerald
Cover: R2S Pearl
Core: C3 Centripetal Control
Layout: 60 x 4 x 45 (Pin up)
It is hard not to fanboy over an IQ Tour Pearl. It seems like forever since the "gold ball" was discontinued. I had a couple differently drilled gold balls back in the day and I find this Emerald a bit sharper downlane. BUT, with that said, the differences I am seeing may only be due to changes in my game over the years. Regardless, I still think the Emerald has that nice combination of length, control, and hit we all expect from the IQ line and experienced with the gold ball.
Since it has taken me a bit to review this ball, I have had the luxury of observing the Emerald in quite a few different hands. It matches up well for lower rev rate/straight/speed dominant players with a bit stronger layout and some surface. But, I have also seen the other spectrum of higher speed and rev rate murder them with this handsome beast.
Chris Freeland
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
www.rotogrip.com
Bowler Info: PAP 4 5/16 x 1/4 up, Speed 16-17, Rev Rate 400
Johnathan F. Oct 17, 2019
This is a must have ball. The emerald is a great benchmark ball. Super smooth down the lanes. It gets through the heads and reads nicely in the mids. Finds the friction well all with a nice smooth predictable motion to the pocket. It's a must have in any bag.
My name is Doug Cutler and I am a Storm Amateur Staffer. I am left handed and throw between 15-16mph. This review is for the Storm IQ Emerald. This ball I am really impressed and I have used a lot on several oil conditions. I have drilled this ball with the pin just above the ring finger and it is stacked and the sure face on the ball I have used a used 3000 to take the shine off the ball. I usually take a 3000 pad on all of my pearl balls and this just makes the ball more controllable. I use this ball on our House shots and also medium to short lane conditions. This ball is between my Pro Motion and my Roto Grip Idol Pro. I use this ball when the Pro Motion starts to read early and start to leave flat 7 pins and also 10 pins. This IQ Emerald is really clean and predictable and I have used this ball a lot and still hits hard. If you want a ball for THS or medium patterns then this is a ball you will need in your bag. This is another IQ that has sold really well. I can use this ball with either playing up the back of the ball or on the side of the ball. Another Great ball from Storm. #stormnation #iqemerald
Doug Cutler
Storm Staffer
PBA Regional Champion
Jacob Childress Mar 18, 2020
Storm Bowling is known as “The Bowlers Company” for a reason. When the Gold !Q hit the scene, it was a hit for many people and made many telecasts for many different bowlers. The “Gold ball” was a staple in the bags of Jason Belmonte, Wes Malott, Pete Weber, and many others during it’s heyday because it was predictable and reliable. It gave easy length through the front and mids, enough backend to kick corners out hard when the tour solid was a little slow, and was very receptive to hand position and surface changes. When it left the line, the gold ball left a hole that was very hard to fill.
Flash forward to the 2019-2020 season and Storm has filled that hole by bringing back the !Q pearl, this time with an emerald pearl color scheme. They hit the nail on the head, getting every bit of the same reaction they got out of the !Q Gold. This ball will be a staple in both league bowlers’ bags, and the bags of the tour guys because it’s just so clean yet so reliable down lane. This ball matches up to so many styles. Down and in? Check. Tweener who plays the track with a little bit of launch angle but not a crazy hook? Check. Two hander who needs to get left of the friction and have something they can throw into the spot and get a consistent motion without it flying off the spot? Check (Watch Simonsen throw it against Frankie and EJ in the 2020 WSOB championship to see what I mean). Bottom line? This ball is really good and I hope it stays in the line for a long time because it matches up to so many styles.
The infamous IQ series! Where do I even begin? The C3 Centripetal Core revs up quickly paired with the R2S Pearl coverstock which allows this ball to be clean through the fronts and controllable off the spot. This ball is great on any condition and you won’t be disappointed!
Ended up picking this up from BowlersMart IQ and it has ended up being my favorite IQ in the line as well as ball in my bag especially after shooting my first 300 in 10 years+++++++++++++. I bowl on house shots and tournament shots and the ball is very versatile on both.
The IQ Tour Emerald reminds me of a combination of the original Hyroad hybrid and the IQ Tour 30. It is very clean in the front part of the lane with a very defined shape off of the break point to absolutely demolish the pocket. You wont regret drilling one!
The IQ Tour Emerald is a great play off the original IQ Tour, the Emerald is cleaner and has more backend. If where you bowl has friction you will love this one!
Just as good as the gold IQ but better because it’s the color of money! Early rolling smooth predictable IQ as always. One of my favorites to control the fresh and keep my angles closed down and not give away the pocket.
Clean, controllable and strong. When the IQ Tour starts to lose its energy this ball standing in same spot and this ball is money.
Maite de Para Feb 23, 2021
The ball was a gift for someone who is a bowler - BUT, that said, he raves about it all the time and especially the service provided to me by BowlersMart and the fact that they were able to get an otherwise difficult ball to find. In fact, he referred a friend who recently purchased the same ball from them. Jimmy was great1
FL, United States
Michael Tiegs Feb 26, 2021
I’m glad to get this discontinued ball at a reasonable price! After my first !Q Emerald cracked I thought I would have to pay scalpers prices to replace it!
WI, United States
I not drill this ball it a 14 pound and grandson rolling a 13 IO pearls. I bought the 14 before they discontinued.
United States
Have not drilled ball yet but it was discontinued but was still at regular price.
United States
I have been looking all over town for this ball. I guess I will start at Bowlers Mart first from now on.
WA, United States
Robert Cuomo Mar 30, 2021
Excellent service, would not hesitate to order something else I want from you instead of elsewhere.
United States
Frank Canonica Apr 6, 2021
I should of bought two more. This a is a ball that Storm literally stopped supporting a couple months after it’s release. And it may be one of their best. Bowlerx got it to me in perfect shape but what would I expect...they are the best!
I improved my bowling average and my like of confidence I let my average slip. Great ball but operator is not hitting the mark