Storm Omega Crux Review

The Omega Crux is one of the strongest balls I've thrown to date. I drilled mine with a traditional pin up layout for league and it allows the ball to get through the fronts pretty clean and when it picks up in motion, it rolls pretty heavy and strong to the pocket. The hitting power on this thing stands out among other balls. When it hits the pins, its one of the few I've thrown that it just seems like an explosion on most of my pocket hits. STRONG is just an understatement with the Omega. I would project that putting a stronger, and maybe earlier layout on it would send this piece to the front of your arsenal for heavy oil for league or tournament play. If you're looking for an even sharper reaction on the back end, throw a smudge of polish on it!

Strong, strong and strong! The new Omega Crux is crazy strong. I put my favorite asymmetrical layout on this ball and this bad boy not only hooks a ton, but shapes in the mid lane while continuing to roll down lane and through the pins. While I drilled mine pin under my ring finger, it isn’t as angular down lane as some, it does what I wanted it to do which is to make a strong move at the breakpoint and not lose energy entering the pins. I was able to play straighter with increased ball speed or move left and loop the lane, and the ball was super predictable. This will be a ball that I will use on a variety of conditions, especially when there is heavier or longer patterns in play. Jason Hollingsworth #StormNation

It’s rare that I can love a ball this much after only a few games out of the box. I put a 5x4.5x4 (pin under) layout on the Omega Crux hoping to create a rounder, more controlled shape. The Catalyst core tends to produce a stronger and rounder shape. Wrapped with the new GI-20 cover, you get a strong asymmetrical pearl that digs in just a little sooner to create that strong arcing backend that hits like it was shot out of a cannon. In my 2nd game out of the box I shot 300 in a tournament on a 5:1, 41’ challenge pattern. My strong solid pieces just couldn’t hold energy through the pattern and my strongest pearl pieces were leaving me pinched and blowing through the break. Started a new shift on fresh oil and decided to put the Omega Crux to work. After striking 20 out of 24 frames, it started getting some attention. This ball is for real. Very versatile. A day after throwing on that challenge pattern, I threw a practice session on my wood lanes and house pattern. I had no problems lining up and seeing that same smooth, strong and dependable motion. https://youtu.be/zNNUp0ZAqvo Brian Sumner Storm Amateur Staff Gold Crown Lanes Pro Shop

Let me say that this is my first Crux series ball that I have used. This ball is something special. I drilled this ball 30x4x30 this layout allows the ball to roll early and turn hard on the back in. This ball is very strong through the mids and maintains energy all the way through the pocket. I had to hit this ball with some 3000grit to try and tame it down some it was so strong. Now that the cover had been worked over this thing is smooth like buttah. I think every tournament player should have one of these in their bag.

I’ve been patiently waiting to drill this ball as soon as I heard it was coming. It’s almost a spitting image in terms of ball reaction to the Alpha Crux. GI-20 is our newest formulation of high friction/slower response time cover. That wrapped around the proven catalyst core produce an extremely stable and readable ball reaction that doesn’t sacrifice any continuation. I decided to create a pretty lengthy review video that covers all the details of the ball. Please check it out below! Review Video: https://youtu.be/9KstAEheTbA

The newest "Crux" line of bowling balls, with the famous Catalyst core, will result in success everytime. This ball is not going to disappoint either. The new Omega Crux has a 3000-Grit finish with a pearl coverstock. I decided to drill this ball pin below the bridge, which is 2.5 pin-pap. This ball reads the midlane great. It's not to early, and it's not to clean either. I view this ball as a great step down to the Gravity Evolve, and a step above the Phase II. This ball will be used on multiple different shots, and lane conditions. The Omega Crux should be a must have in your bag

When I threw the Omega Crux for the first time, I was amazed at how clean the ball was for an Asymmetrical Core. For someone who can't use Asymmetrical all that often on house shots, this ball seemed to be completely the opposite for me. I use it every week in my league and it gives me one of my best reactions that I have seen all year! The pearl cover gives this ball length but the fact it doesn't have polish allows it to grab the midlane still very strongly and continues great almost like a symmetrical ball. For those who have the Crux Prime or need a strong ball that's clean, this Omega Crux is the ball to get. For me, this ball is very versatile. Not only can I play straighter up the lane in more oil but I can also create a lot of angle when trying to open up the lane. This ball is very easy for me to use multiple games due to its great versatility.

Strong, strong and strong! The new Omega Crux is crazy strong. I put my favorite asymmetrical layout on this ball and this bad boy not only hooks a ton, but shapes in the mid lane while continuing to roll down lane and through the pins. While I drilled mine pin under my ring finger, it isn’t as angular down lane as some, it does what I wanted it to do which is to make a strong move at the breakpoint and not lose energy entering the pins. I was able to play straighter with increased ball speed or move left and loop the lane, and the ball was super predictable. This will be a ball that I will use on a variety of conditions, especially when there is heavier or longer patterns in play. Jason Hollingsworth #StormNation

Introducing Storm’s newest high-end pearl, the Omega Crux. The Omega Crux is the latest addition to the Crux line. The Omega Crux contains the Catalyst Core featured throughout the Crux line wrapped with the GI-20 Pearl Coverstock. The GI-20 coverstock is a new coverstock made to help keep up with today’s heavy oil environment. As you may have noticed when you pick up your Omega Crux, you’ll see it is a lot duller than your average pearl bowling balls. This ball was created to handle heavier volume patterns and give players another option to have when battling transition on heavier volume patterns. What I see out of this ball is that it gives me that smooth and controllable reaction as I have seen throughout the Crux line, but it also gives me a little more shape downlane because of the pearl coverstock. This ball is great for first transition where my Crux Prime may be a little too soon and early, I can jump straight to this Omega Crux and move about 5 and 3 farther left and throw this ball with confidence knowing its going to come back and give me the right shape that I’m looking for. Go pick up your Omega Crux today! Nate Garcia PBA Regional Champion

Storm Omega CruxLayout: 4 X 4 X 2 Storm Vector LayoutRev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotationTesting Information: 41-foot THS (medium to light volume)Kegel Machine – Brunswick AnvilaneThe Storm Omega Crux (OC) is a new release in the Premier line. The Premier line has a long history of producing some of the best releases to date. The OC fits the bill. The OC utilizes the Catalyst Core, the same core used throughout the Crux series. The Catalyst Core is wrapped in the new GI-20 pearl reactivecoverstock. I have been able to use the OC on some senior house pattern tournaments and have been impressed. The recovery and carry have been the two most impressive features. A lot of balls have the recovery but don’t carry. The OC possesses both qualities. During one recent senior tournament, I had 5 different instances when the messenger flew across the pin deck in the air and took out the 10-pin. Wow! I am not even a high rpm guy. The OC will be able to be used as your 1A or 1B tournament ball. I don’t see it being effective late in a tournament unless you shine it, which I have seen and it looks good shined. The OC is a longer, stronger version of the Crux Prime in my opinion.Continue to bowl up a Storm!Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop to order yours.#Stormnation

The newest Crux is back with the same Catalyst Core with the GI-20 Pearl Cover. My only complaint with this ball is that the surface is a little too strong right out of the box. I actually smoothed mine down to a 3000 grit surface and promptly had the front 11, my first game in league. A filthy 8 pin denied me... If I were to be honest, I haven't liked the Crux series, I was very skeptical when this one came out but curiosity got the best of me. This ball is clean while still being heavy rolling. It makes a great motion off the dry and my goodness does it go through the pins! I have been tweaking some things in my game and my PAP has changed considerably. I am now at 4-1/2" over by 1/2" up. I went with 50x5x35. Balls in heavy Rotation: Physix-60x5x35 Nuke Cell-60x5x35 Hyroad Pearl-60x5-1/2x35 Idol Pearl-60x5-1/2x35

The new compliment to the Crux Prime the new Omega Crux! This ball features the GI-20 Pearl Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the very popular Catalyst core as seen in the Alpha Crux and Crux Prime! The new Coverstock wrapped around the popular Catalyst Core will provide you a cleaner Motion in the front part of the lane but still a smoother shape on the backend that the catalyst core provides The Omega Crux we drilled is 4 1/2 inches away from my pap with the Mass Bias right next to my thumb!

I drilled my Omega Crux 5 x 3 x 4 and left it at its box surface, this ball comes with the same Catalyst Core as the other Crux lined balls but wrapped with the brand new GI-20 Pearl cover. First impressions about throwing this ball was wow, for being a pearl this ball didn’t really jerk off the end of the pattern or when I missed into the friction. The Omega Crux glided through the front part of the lane. Multiple style of bowlers will enjoy the versatility of this ball and will shoot big numbers with it. I already have shot 839 with it just after a few times of using it.

Couldn’t wait for this one to come out! A sanded pearl! $$$ The Omega Crux, the newest release in the Primier line. The Omega Crux uses the new GI-20 Pearl Cover wrapped around the Catalyst Core. The new GI-20 Pearl cover helps get the Omega Crux to clear the fronts well but it still has that strong and continuous arc that is known from the Catalyst Core. The layout I used in mine was 45 x 4.25 x 40. This gives the ball a chance to read the mids well and still has great backend motion. Excellent compliment to the Crux balls. I wasn’t a huge fan of the Crux Prime for myself as it was very jumpy off the spot, but the Omega is not. Strong motion but controllable. The Crux definitely wants oil on the lane to perform at its best but a must have in the bag as it blends out patterns as well. You will not be disappointed with this ball.

Storm Omega Crux The Omega Crux is the newest ball in the premier line. This is A stronger ball that out of the box comes with a 3000 grit finish. I found that grit to be a little strong out of the box for a THS. Very Strong in the mids and wants to stand up fast. As the carry down becomes apparent you can move left and still keep this ball in play. This will be for me more of a tournament ball where the pattern is longer or higher volume. For the average league bowler, this ball will be better with either some lane shine and/or polish. For the tournament player this ball will be a must. Looking for a strong ball for the fresh, give the Omega Crux a shot. BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. #Storm #VISE #Logo Infusion Staff Member (coupon code HIRSCH 20% off) Brian Hirsch

Core: Catalyst Cover: GI-20 Pearl Finish: 3000 RG: 2.50 Differential: 0.052 Ball Layout: Pin Up/Right of Ring 50 X 4 5/8 X 30 Storm's new powerhouse is a sanded pearl with a core that has been a proven performer. The Omega Crux wraps the Catalyst core that has powered one of the most successful lines of bowling balls in the GI-20 Pearl Reactive coverstock. Don't expect pearl reaction with this ball however, the sanded finish makes this ball early and STRONG in the front of the lane. I began hearing comparisons to the Alpha Crux almost immediately after staffers starting getting their hands on the Omega. Intrigued I decided to layout my Omega exactly as my Alpha had been. I was surprised to find that for me, the motion and strength was exactly what I had remembered my alpha being. The greatest complement that I can give to an early-rolling ball is that is still continuous like the Alpha was. I tested the Omega Crux, somewhat fortunately, on a house pattern which had recently been changed to add a bit of length and some substantial volume to the front of the pattern. It was beyond enjoyable to watch 90% of the league watch their balls squirt throught the front and have no change to recover down-lane, while my omega would see the mid-lane with unreal consistency. Taking a quick look at the league sheet next week I saw the vast majority of the league bowl below average while I had my best set of the year. I've since had the opportunity to throw it with less volume on the lane and even on a broken down house-shot. The sessions on the worn pattern in particular were surprising as I kept waiting to see the ball shut down in the back after forcing it through the early friction but it just kept coming. This has quickly become my go to ball on the fresh and I see alot of bowlers choosing the omega crux to tackle volume.

The Omega Crux. WEIGHT BLOCK: Catalyst Core WEIGHT: 15lbs RG: 2.50 DIFF: 0.052 PSA: 0.017 COVER: GI-20 Pearl overstock OUT OF BOX: 3000 Grit Patterns used for review are HP modified. Pattern A: 40Ft, 24 Mls Pattern B: 43Ft, 29 Mls PLAY The Omega Crux was able to play both patterns from the inside and out with these differences. Pattern A allows for more movement inside and earlier. Pattern B allowed the Omega Crux to move outside. The 3000 Grit really compliments the strong pearl cover. For such a strong ball it scoots down the lane pretty well. If it seems any friction it just says adios. This does fairly well on Pattern B but could benefit from a slightly heavier volume. Pattern A: On this pattern there was no room for error. I definitely had to keep the ball rolling end over end. Any slight reduction in speed and increase in axis of rotation and the ball would be through the nose. As oil pushed down it helped a bit but it would be best to change to a different ball. Pattern B: The three feet of extra length and slightly heavier volume suited this ball much better. I was able to get decent length and this ball shaped up really well. As I migrated left the ball started to react much better. LOW DOWN: The Omega Crux with combination of the proven catalyst core and GI-20 pearl cover provide an extremely stable and readable ball reaction that doesn’t sacrifice any continuation. #StormNation

James Turner MPH: 19 Rev Rate: 398 Tilt: 4 degree PIP: 5.5 over 1/8th up Layout- 5x4x2 The Omega Crux is Storms newest asymmetrical ball using the Catalyst weight block. I was really looking forward to seeing how the new GI-20 Pearl cover would perform on the lanes. WOW!! The additional length down lane and flare I get on this ball is spectacular. Pearl balls usually are fast responding through the front part of the lanes however with this ball being sanded, I've been able to play much further left to start and really open up my launch angles. This is a heavy rolling ball that reads the mid-lane aggressively thus giving it the strong continuous response off friction I'm looking for. I find this ball to be earlier and more aggressive than my gravity evolve. I decided to hit the Omega with 4000 to speed it up through the front part of the lane and give it more back end motion based on storing energy a bit longer. I highly recommend this shape in your bag!! James Turner STORM STAFF#stormnation

I drilled this ball to compliment my original Crux Prime and boy does it not disappoint! The pearl surface allows this ball to have a cleaner roll thru the heads than the Crux Prime and still maintain a smooth consistent breakpoint. I personally found the box finish to be a little earlier than I liked, I hit the ball with a 4000 grit abralon to gain a little more length. If you are looking for high performance power with a predictable smooth ball reaction, then this would be a great piece to add to your bag!

The Omega Crux is a brand new release for Storm for 2020. Storm has taken the Catalyst core from the Crux Prime and combined it with an all new Game-Improvement 20 (GI-20) Pearl coverstock. The Omega is going to be the next step in your arsenal from the Gravity Evolve, Prime, and UFO (or any asymmetrical solid/hybrid with surface), when you need a little more length through the heads, a later read of the mid lane, and a harder read/quicker response to the break point. Chad McLean and the design team designed the Omega Crux to give bowlers a ball that both reads the oil and didn’t give up when it was time to shape. Many times with the big asyms, you get equipment that reads the lane well, all the way up to “the spot” but then they give up and roll forward off the spot, especially as launch angles get steeper through the heads. That’s not going to be a problem with the Omega. I found for my own game that the box surface was good, but that letting it lane shine for a few games and then re-doing the cover with a used 2000 and some water (visually the ball looked less dull than box with this surface prep), definitely gave me more versatility. If you own a solid cover asym, and want something with the read in oil of an asymmetrical with more pop, the Omega is for you. If you have an AstroPhysiX or a low RG pearl that’s shiny and you need something to read sooner than those balls, but like pearl covers, the Omega can work for you too.

This ball hooks the hole lane I love this I don’t like storm but when I threw this ball oh my god I totally changed my mind great ball in general

The Omega Crux is a homerun with the Catalyst core and the GI-20 coverstock. I often find myself struggling to like asymmetrical pearls due to my high ball speed and being left handed but this ball is different. It doesn’t come with polish and the GI-20 cover reads early like a solid but stores energy on the backend like a pearl. Great ball all around!

Well this ball is really good in my eyes for a ball with surface of 3000 on it really clean motion with a strong back end

This Omega Crux reminds me a lot of the Crux Pearl. Great at getting through the fronts with the GI20 Coverstock at 3000 grit. The Catalyst Core is amazing when its time to see friction, stand up and keep driving. I have the same layout on this as my Crux Prime. The difference's are huge. While the Crux Prime for me picks up in the mid lane and makes a smoother motion, the Omega Crux is perfect when the lanes start to see transition and you need to jump in and circle the lanes.

Fresh out the box I was able to pull off an awesome 804 series with a 300 game. This ball has quickly become my goto first out the bag. I went with 35x5x45 layout to give me a strong Midlane roll and continuous motion through the pins. Right away with this ball I notice I am only 3 or 4 boards farther right than my Crux Prime but is way more off the breakpoint. Giving me exactly what I needed to compliment my heavier conditions and still knock all 10 pins down when the Crux Prime was just to smooth or burning up on me.

I drilled up my OMEGA CRUX at 55* x 4" x 35*. I have been throwing this one at 3000 tru-cut. The OMEGA CRUX is a duller pearl out of the box. It works in well for me when it is time to get out of my stronger asym balls but shiny pearls are too over/under yet. I have thrown this with my PHAZE III and the OMEGA CRUX is slightly stronger and earlier. Drill this one when you want a dull pearl option in your bag to compliment your big core balls. It also is a good step down from the CRUX PRIME.

When I saw the Omega Crux was coming out, I could not wait to get this ball. I have quite a bit of tournaments coming up at the end of April through the middle if May and I am trying to get my arsenal set up as they will all not be on a house shot. But since I haven’t used this on a non-house shot yet, my thoughts on the house shot where I bowl is I really like the look it gives me to start the night and even end the night. The first night of using this ball I used it for the first two games and started further left than usual. It was nice to be able to start further left than what I am use to on our house shot cause it means I can ball down if need to and move right. I was having issues with carry so I decided to ball down to my Phaze III for game 3 and move right. I started having issues with carry again so I decided to ball back up to the Omega Crux and had the front 8 my last game. I am speed dominant instead of rev dominant so I have a hard time kicking out the 10 sometimes. Swapping to this the last game really helped with kicking out that 10 and also with my carry. This ball pops on the back end and does not over-hook on me which is what I like seeing. Even though I wasn’t have issues carrying with the ball we decided to take it to 2000 finish. I will have to say it did look really good the few shots I threw and it snapped even more on the back end. I think we will leave it at 2000 for the time being and see what happens. Lately this has been my go to ball for league as I am able to keep moving my feet left as the night goes on. I am really looking forward to seeing what this ball is like for me at other centers in our area and also not on the house shot where I bowl league. I cannot wait to get out there in tournaments to see what it looks like and what it gives me. I really like that I am able to start with this ball, move my feet left, and continuing to use the ball instead of balling down. Sabrina Groves Storm Advisory Staff

The Omega Crux uses the new GI-20 Pearl Cover wrapped around the Catalyst Core. I'll be honest I was a little skeptical drilling the Omega because outside the Alpha the Crux series hasn't rolled good for my roll. I took the recommendation from my Storm DSM and drilled it 5 x 5 x 2 which put the pin right above both fingers and put the mass just to the right of my thumb. I added a little Step 2 compound so I could use it for league. I was pleasantly surprised! Very strong asymmetrical pearl. Hard to describe the roll of the Omega, very even to me not too early and not flippy at all. Very hard arching motion, but the carry is unbelievable. The Omega just goes through the pins the right way. When you get lined up you can strike for days. Definitely above a Astro Physixs and below the Crux Prime. The PBA guys absolutely love this ball! Brian Watson Pro Shop Staff PAP - 5 up 1 /8 TILT - 17 Speed - 16-17 RPM -400

This ball is the perfect compliment to my Ufo when the lane starts drying up!

Storm Omega Crux 55 x 4.75 x 20 I was very excited when I saw a new Crux ball was being released! I was a big Alpha Crux fan so my expectation was this ball would be a good one! Whenever that white pigment is used in the cover the balls tend to torque a little harder a little sooner on the Lane which is exactly what I experienced with mine. I chose a stronger layout to compliment what the ball naturally wants to do. It does get through the first 15-20 feet very well, stands up in the mid-lane and is very smooth an controllable down lane. This is a ball I will use on fresh quite often and is definitely intended for heavy and medium volume patterns. Speed dominant players should like this one!

Storm Omega Crux Cover: Gi-20 Pearl Reactive Core: Catalyst Core I was pretty excited about the Omega Crux. I didn't get the best look with the Crux Prime, mainly because I never see enough oil to let the ball do what it was intended to do. The Omega is much more playable for me. While it is still strong, it gets downlane enough to be able to use on a heavier house shot. Not a ball that I will be able to use all night during a 3 game-5 person league, but something I can start with when I need a little more to fight through the heavier oil (the 2 houses I bowl league in have had pretty heavy shots this season). I tend to score better with pearls than solids (mostly mental) so having a big sanded pearl to add to the arsenal has been great. This one will be the strongest ball I will have in my league arsenal and will be a ball down from my UFO in my tournament bag.

Because of the strong Core in the Crux (Catalyst core) and the aggressive cover (GI-20) i wanted to make sure i picked a layout that ensured plenty of continuation downlane. I have 17mph ball speed at the camera, 425-450 rev rate, average axis tilt, but minimal axis rotation. This means i come up the back of the ball which causes the ball to want to read the lanes a little early. I chose a pin down 55 x 4.5 x 70 (roughly 4.5 x 5 x 4.5 in the Vector layout system) layout. Even though this is a pearl ball, it doesn’t act like a pearl. It reads the middle part of the lane nicely and produces a strong smooth arc on the backend. It is very predictable, controllable, and won’t exaggerate your mistakes. Misses inside hold but still finish on the backend because the ball picks up a heavy roll. Misses outside recover really well and don’t ricochet off the dry. The pearl cover with the 3000 grit finish has enough traction in the middle and enough skid in the heads to conserve tons of energy and split the 8-9 correctly. It doesn’t create weird angles that leave you weird splits. Shots that you don’t think will carry surprise you and strike. Aside from the slickest or driest conditions, this ball will work for mostly everyone. My Pro Motion is always the first ball out of my bag. The Omega Crux is stronger than the Pro Motion. It is a little cleaner through the heads but more continuous on the back than my Phaze II. #Stormnation

Layout: 70 x 4 ½ x 40 The Omega Crux is a beast in the back part of the lane! I did not expect the huge amount of midlane and back end traction that this ball possesses. Even though it is a pearl coverstock, do not let that scare you – this ball handles oil with ease. In fact, it was just as strong as the UFO for me. The pearl coverstock does lend itself to have more angularity than your normal heavy oil ball, however. As long as you have some oil in the fronts and midlane, this ball will perform.

The newest addition to the Premier line at Storm is the Omega Crux. The Omega Crux continues to use the Catalyst core which has been extremely successful in the Crux line, but the cover offers the GI-20 version which provides a pearl coverstock to create length and a sharper response time down lane. I’m seeing a ton of Omega’s go down the lane in league and tournaments. It’s been impressive to watch so far. I’ve drilled one Omega and love it. I drilled it with the pin above my middle finger and the mass bias approximately three inches to the right of my thumb. The numbers come out to: 5.5 x 4 x 45. This Omega is a ball I can use on heavier volume conditions and on the ‘fresh’ of many patterns. I call the Omega my “big ball” in my bag because it rolls heavy but is still clean and provides a slow-to-medium response time. If you’re looking for a “big ball” replacement and need something for fresh patterns that has the newest technology from our experts in Utah, go drill an Omega Crux. #StormNation

Omega Crux RG / Diff: 2.54 / .050 Ball Specs: 3000 grit - GI-20 Pearl Reactive / Catalyst Core Layout: 65 x 3 1/2 x 50 Results: This was much stronger then what my prior Cruxes. I actually moved right to about 30 and look at the bottom of the 4 pin to make the ball stay in the pocket. The ball works well on a THS with SPL roll a little early on HPL and less blended THS. Apollo Strong!!! I used this ball more of the 40ft Kegel flex pattern and found the ball roll better inside of the track area and where the oil was heavier and longer. This ball will suit those players that bowl on the harder lane surfaces like SPL, Pro-lane and Anvilane on the longer house patterns and needs a set up from the IQ Tour or Phaze II.

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-1/2 x 7/8 up, 365 RPM, 17* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation Ball Layout: 30 x 5 x 45 Finish: Wet 4000 grit Lots of surprises came when I threw this newest addition to the Storm arsenal As I am more rev dominant, I tend to drill most of my assymetrics with a longer pin layout. For this one, I went with a 30 x 5 x 45 which put the pin above my middle finger and PSA kicked pretty far right. What I was looking for was a clean reaction that would turn up a bit sooner. 1st surprise, this ball HOOKS!! Whoa! After throwing a game on it, I decided to hit it with 4000 wet surface and that did the trick! Where this ball will excel for me is when there is a decent amount of oil in the mids where I can still open up the lane a bit. The pearl maintains the ball’s energy and this thing hits hard, seems like heavier rolling piece. I did try adding polish and didn’t like the reaction I was seeing so took it back to the 4000 wet and really like this motion! I was able to move in pretty deep and open up the lane so long as I kept my hand on the side of the ball, really going to enjoy this one! If you’re in need of a bigger piece that can open up the lane without losing its energy early since it is a pearl, then give this one a shot and start bowling up a Storm! Chris Martinez Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com

I loved the almost every ball in the Crux family, so I drilled the Omega Crux the first chance I got. I put a stronger layout (50x4.25x30) on my Omega because I wanted to accentuate what the ball was designed to do. Even with the stronger layout and duller box finish it skids easily through the front part of the lane. Even though it is clean in the front, the Omega doesn’t have a ton of backend shape. It is more of a controllable mid-lane shape. I see the Omega Crux being great on fresh on medium patterns. I can see why guys on tour have fallen in love with this ball.

The Omega Crux is the 5th in the Crux line, all featuring the Catalyst core, but is the first to feature the GI-20 pearl cover, which comes factory sanded at 3000 grit. The Omega feels like a throwback to the original Crux, and the reaction is what made the original so popular. There’s traction, but not too much, a strong move down lane, but not too strong, and a very good control to power balance. This means the Omega was built for versatility, both on the lanes, and in the hands of several different styles of bowlers. There’s enough backend punch and hook to help higher speed or lower rev bowlers create an effective shape, but it’s not too strong or angular for slower speed or heavier hands. It feels like a smoother and more controllable PhysiX, it has a strong and continuous motion, but it’s not quite as aggressive or “angry” as the PhysiX. The Omega will do well both on house shots and on sport patterns for a wide variety of bowlers.

The Omega Crux is the perfect compliment to the Crux Prime! These 2 balls together create a fabulous 1-2 punch for any bowler. With the Omega having the GI-20 Pearl Reactive Coverstock paired with the Catalyst Core you get a similar motion down lane with the Omega on transition as you do with the Crux Prime on fresh! The Omega Crux is an Asymmetrical must have in everyones arsenal!

The newest "Crux" line of bowling balls, with the famous Catalyst core, will result in success everytime. This ball is not going to disappoint either. The new Omega Crux has a 3000-Grit finish with a pearl coverstock. I decided to drill this ball pin below the bridge, which is 2.5 pin-pap. This ball reads the midlane great. It's not to early, and it's not to clean either. I view this ball as a great step down to the Gravity Evolve, and a step above the Phase II. This ball will be used on multiple different shots, and lane conditions. The Omega Crux should be a must have in your bag!

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 4 5/8 I loved my Crux Prime, but it was a little too strong at times. The Omega Crux solves that problem. It’s still strong but it’s clean enough as a pearl that I wouldn’t call it Crux Prime slow. I can use the Omega Crux on the fresh and the best part is it just keeps hooking. I drilled the OC with a little bit longer pin to pap distance and that helped push it down the lane just enough. The Omega is a great update to the Crux series!

Introducing the 5th in the Crux line the Omega Crux with the legendary catalyst core. This omega also features the new Gi-20 pearl core. This ball gets done lane with ease and very strong reaction backend but keeps a strong punch through the pins. This ball is great on the fresh and really handles the transition well. I’m loving this ball right now from house shots to sport shots its got a place in my bag

The Omega Crux is a factory sanded pearl ball with a cover called GI-20 in the premier line of Storm bowling balls. The Omega comes from the factory at a 3000 grit abralon finish, and has a color combination of white, copper, and graphite. The numbers in 15 lb weighted balls are 2.50 Rg, 0.052 diff, with an intermediate diff of 0.017. The Catalyst core is the same core used in all the previous Crux balls. I drilled the Omega Curx with a layout of 5 x 3.5 x 2.5. This layout creates a lot of motion in the late mid-lane, toward the end of the oil pattern. I went with this layout to use this ball to open up softer backends, and lanes that aren’t really crisp at the breakpoint. Comparing the Omega Crux with my 4 x 4 x 2.5 Crux Prime, the Omega is a lot more defined through the back part of the lane. The Prime is good when the backends are fresh, and the Omega is great to go to when the backends tighten up. The Omega starts up a few feet later than the Prime. Both of these layouts seem to work a little better when there is some built in area in the pattern. So far, the Omega has been really good on 41-43 foot patterns, with a nice crown shape built in. The GI-20 cover on the Omega seems to hold the surface fairly well. I like the Omega Crux. I can see this ball as being user friendly for most any bowler, provided they use the right layout and the ball on the right pattern. Rev dominant bowlers will get use from this ball on heavier volumes of oil and won’t need super strong layouts to get motion. Matched rev rate to ball speed players will be able to use this ball on the widest range of patterns, just drill to flare accordingly. Speed dominant players will want to use stronger layouts, and should see a ball that still has some change of direction for them. Thank you for reading my review of the Omega Crux. Now go bowl up a Storm!!

The Omega Crux is the newest ball in the famous Crux line. It contains the Catalyst Core, which is in every other Crux ball, but is wrapped with the GI-20 coverstock (Game Improvement 2020). When I first threw this ball with the out of box finish, it was very similar to my Alpha Crux. It picked up in the mid lane very well, but then kept hooking down lane too. I wanted to put some polish on this ball to separate the two a bit, and it did just that. Once I polished the Omega Crux, it pushed down the lane a few feet more, then never stopped hooking until it fell off the back of the pin deck. This is a ball that I would pull out right after my solid assymetrics, such as the Crux Prime or Physix. Trevor Roberts 2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year Storm / Roto Grip Professional Staff Turbo 2N1 Grips Staff Member Right Handed Rev Rate: 420 Speed: 17 PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16 Copy This Link For All Social Media : https://linktr.ee/TrevorRobertsBowler

Storm Omega Crux Cover: GI-20 Pearl Core: Catalyst Layout: 65 x 4.25 x 30 The Omega Crux is out of box at 3000, which is interesting due to the pearl cover. I have liked all of the Crux series of balls back to the original other than the Alpha (yeah, I know) so I was obviously pretty excited about another Crux. For me, I don’t really see much in common to my Crux Prime likely because of the SPEC cover on the Prime. I see this as a more controllable, sport pattern friendly version of the Physix. There is a ton of hook here, but for me it has more of an arching motion. With a surface of 3000 or less (I have tried down the 1000), it reads the lane pretty early and just chugs its way to the pocket and hits. It’s pretty easy to see why this is a favorite on the PBA tour. Video Review: https://youtu.be/Nak2cAU18h8 Chris Freeland Storm Amateur Staff Bowler Info: PAP 5 over, 3/4 up, Speed 16-17, Rev Rate 400

Bought this ball for my mom first and she has increased her average over 20 pins so far in just 4 nights with it. Much more predictable motion over the track tactix that she had. I got myself one 2 weeks later and have seen similar results. On the fresh it has a good hard move on the back end but is very controllable. On the transition it tends to straighten out but I am a speed dominate stoker.

FL, United States

I ORDERED THIS BALL AND WAS SENT A DIFFERENT COLORED BALL AS PICTURED.tHE BOX IT CAME IN WAS DAMAGED AND THE PLASTIC WRAP WAS OLD AND THE BALL WAS NOT NEW.iT HAD NO SMELL TO IT WHEN OPENED. i SENT THE BALL BACK ON 10/12/20.WAITING CREDIT TO ACCT.ASAP. THANK YOU.

NY, United States

Verdict still out. Haven't thrown it enough to get good lane shine on the ball. Intermittent miss reads or just not really comfortable with the shot shape it makes just yet. I think this ball will be my ball down move from the ufo before getting into any symmetrical equipment.

VA, United States

This ball is a beast on heavily oiled lanes. It breaks when I want it to break and when it does it grabs and holds the lane.

GA, United States