Storm Modern Marvel
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Product Features & Description
Storm Modern Marvel
SKU: STBBMTMY
Brand: Storm Bowling
High Performance
- COLOR: Ale Pearl/Black and Red Solid All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- COVERSTOCK: R2X Hybrid Reactive
- CORE: Centripetal
- FACTORY FINISH: 4000-grit Abralon
- FRAGRANCE:Aromatherapy - Calm
- RECOMMENED LANE CONDITION: Heavy Oil
- RG: 16#-2.48, 15#-2.48, 14#-2.53, 13#-2.59, 12#-2.65
- DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.052, 15#-.050, 14#-.049, 13#-.045, 12#-.035
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- DESCRIPTION: The R2X hybrid reactive coverstock handles heavy oil like a champ while the fast-revving Centripetal core works with nearly every layout imaginable. Prepped with a 4000-grit Abralon finish, the Modern Marvel provides optimum traction throughout the entire lane.
The Master line features new technology with strong, dynamic core shapes that are sure to help all bowlers looking to ‘master’ the sport of bowling.
Early in 2011, Norm Duke won the U.S. Open with the original Prodigy (the first in this series) while playing the straighter down-and-in line. The Centripetal core gave him a predictable reaction which allowed him to focus solely on his shot making and win his sixth major.
So, as we move forward with technology and discuss the intent of the new Modern Marvel, we are looking for a stronger yet controllable ball motion that will fit a variety of bowlers and lane conditions, and one that yields a consistent motion throughout the entire lane.
One of the most popular balls of the 2011 World Series of Bowling, the Marvel Pearl was preferred by Ryan Shafer, Dom Barrett, and many more looking to open up the backends. The new Modern Marvel will provide more midlane traction as it features a textured R2X hybrid reactive cover.
Prepped with 4000-grit Abralon to match the “modern” environment, the Modern Marvel provides an optimum amount of traction throughout the entire lane; just enough glide through the heads without over-skidding and enough backend to verify you are indeed throwing a Storm bowling ball.
The Centripetal core’s symmetrical shape provides countless drilling options. So feel free to drop your favorite layout in the Modern Marvel as this shape has quickly become one of the favorites of players around the globe. And if you are looking for something a touch different than what you already have, be sure check out the Storm symmetrical drilling guide as you’re sure to find exactly what you need.
With this outstanding combination of coverstock and core, you’ll quickly see why this new release from Storm is sure to become a true modern marvel.
SKU: STBBMTMY
Brand: Storm Bowling
High Performance
- COLOR: Ale Pearl/Black and Red Solid All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- COVERSTOCK: R2X Hybrid Reactive
- CORE: Centripetal
- FACTORY FINISH: 4000-grit Abralon
- FRAGRANCE:Aromatherapy - Calm
- RECOMMENED LANE CONDITION: Heavy Oil
- RG: 16#-2.48, 15#-2.48, 14#-2.53, 13#-2.59, 12#-2.65
- DIFFERENTIAL: 16#-.052, 15#-.050, 14#-.049, 13#-.045, 12#-.035
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- DESCRIPTION: The R2X hybrid reactive coverstock handles heavy oil like a champ while the fast-revving Centripetal core works with nearly every layout imaginable. Prepped with a 4000-grit Abralon finish, the Modern Marvel provides optimum traction throughout the entire lane.
The Master line features new technology with strong, dynamic core shapes that are sure to help all bowlers looking to ‘master’ the sport of bowling.
Early in 2011, Norm Duke won the U.S. Open with the original Prodigy (the first in this series) while playing the straighter down-and-in line. The Centripetal core gave him a predictable reaction which allowed him to focus solely on his shot making and win his sixth major.
So, as we move forward with technology and discuss the intent of the new Modern Marvel, we are looking for a stronger yet controllable ball motion that will fit a variety of bowlers and lane conditions, and one that yields a consistent motion throughout the entire lane.
One of the most popular balls of the 2011 World Series of Bowling, the Marvel Pearl was preferred by Ryan Shafer, Dom Barrett, and many more looking to open up the backends. The new Modern Marvel will provide more midlane traction as it features a textured R2X hybrid reactive cover.
Prepped with 4000-grit Abralon to match the “modern” environment, the Modern Marvel provides an optimum amount of traction throughout the entire lane; just enough glide through the heads without over-skidding and enough backend to verify you are indeed throwing a Storm bowling ball.
The Centripetal core’s symmetrical shape provides countless drilling options. So feel free to drop your favorite layout in the Modern Marvel as this shape has quickly become one of the favorites of players around the globe. And if you are looking for something a touch different than what you already have, be sure check out the Storm symmetrical drilling guide as you’re sure to find exactly what you need.
With this outstanding combination of coverstock and core, you’ll quickly see why this new release from Storm is sure to become a true modern marvel.
Avg. Customer Rating:4.9 stars
(based on 7 reviews)
Reviewers described themselves as:
League bowler (6),
Competitive athlete (1)
- Pros
- Attractive (5)
- Flawless surface (3)
- Comfortable grip (2)
- Great weight (2)
- Best Uses
- Local bowling alley (6)
- Tournaments (5)
- Upgrade (1)
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Displaying 7 Reviews
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Modern Throwback
By SWidmer from New Hartford, CT
Reviewed on: 2/21/2012
Pros:Fresh heads backends, Very predictable motion
Best Uses:Fresh conditions
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall I really like Modern Marvel, it gives me a different look than any other ball in my bag. This ball is especially good when keeping the ball in play is important. I don't see this as a ball that will help open up the backend or create pocket area, at least not with the layout I chose. It's great when going up the boards and when you need a predictable ball motion.
I have used the Modern Marvel on the 2012 Nationals patter on a Brunswick surface, a 43' House pattern on AMF surface and a modified house pattern on AMF surface. All lane patterns were fresh. The characteristic of the ball that struck me the strongest was the lack of overreaction or at least less than I would see with high end asymmetric balls making this a ball that is very easy to trust.
I can see the Modern Marvel being a go to ball early on in team event at the Nationals this year.
My layout is 55 degrees x 4/12 inches x 65 degrees.
My PAP is 5 7/8 inches over and 3/8 inches up.
Scott Widmer
Storm Amateur Staff Member
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Reviewed on: 2/21/2012
Pros:Fresh heads backends, Very predictable motion
Best Uses:Fresh conditions
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall I really like Modern Marvel, it gives me a different look than any other ball in my bag. This ball is especially good when keeping the ball in play is important. I don't see this as a ball that will help open up the backend or create pocket area, at least not with the layout I chose. It's great when going up the boards and when you need a predictable ball motion.
I have used the Modern Marvel on the 2012 Nationals patter on a Brunswick surface, a 43' House pattern on AMF surface and a modified house pattern on AMF surface. All lane patterns were fresh. The characteristic of the ball that struck me the strongest was the lack of overreaction or at least less than I would see with high end asymmetric balls making this a ball that is very easy to trust.
I can see the Modern Marvel being a go to ball early on in team event at the Nationals this year.
My layout is 55 degrees x 4/12 inches x 65 degrees.
My PAP is 5 7/8 inches over and 3/8 inches up.
Scott Widmer
Storm Amateur Staff Member
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Monster
By Joe Momma from Walden, NY
Reviewed on: 2/21/2012
Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design
Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This ball is a monster when it hits the pocket. Not one game below a 200 the 1st time out. Well worth getting.
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Reviewed on: 2/21/2012
Pros:Great Weight, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design
Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This ball is a monster when it hits the pocket. Not one game below a 200 the 1st time out. Well worth getting.
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Perfect Staple Ball
By Mike from Lenexa, KS
Reviewed on: 3/19/2012
Pros:Strong Through the Pins, Great Lane Reader, Predictable hook, No OverUnder Reaction, Pleasant Scent, Attractive Design
Cons:None
Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, League and Sport Oil, Tournaments
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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I'm a tweener with a higher track and carry a 194 average...pics show layout w/P-Hole. This ball is a great one to throw first on fresh oil and get a good read. Has a nice transition at the end of most 38' - 40' patterns with a strong, controllable backend that just pulverizes the pins. As the lanes break down, I found I had to adjust very little and still kept that same hook shape and continuation with almost no loss of hitting power. Shot 688 out of the box and much prefer it over my Critical Theory. I use it and a Roto Grip Bandit as my primary league condition balls but this ball handles a heavier oil volume in the crown than my Bandit (we have a 39' THS on Pro Anvilane). If you don't have this ball, you ought to!
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Reviewed on: 3/19/2012
Pros:Strong Through the Pins, Great Lane Reader, Predictable hook, No OverUnder Reaction, Pleasant Scent, Attractive Design
Cons:None
Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, League and Sport Oil, Tournaments
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Image Submitted by Reviewer:
I'm a tweener with a higher track and carry a 194 average...pics show layout w/P-Hole. This ball is a great one to throw first on fresh oil and get a good read. Has a nice transition at the end of most 38' - 40' patterns with a strong, controllable backend that just pulverizes the pins. As the lanes break down, I found I had to adjust very little and still kept that same hook shape and continuation with almost no loss of hitting power. Shot 688 out of the box and much prefer it over my Critical Theory. I use it and a Roto Grip Bandit as my primary league condition balls but this ball handles a heavier oil volume in the crown than my Bandit (we have a 39' THS on Pro Anvilane). If you don't have this ball, you ought to!
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[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
well worth the price
By mr nonickname from new england
Reviewed on: 2/8/2012
Pros:Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Great Weight, Flawless Surface
Cons:None yet
Best Uses:Tournaments, Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
rolled this ball for the first time yesterday, 4 games, all at least 40 above average, just got back into bowling about 6 months ago and this ball is night and day better than my last. Great hook, and predictable very strong through pins.
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Reviewed on: 2/8/2012
Pros:Comfortable Grip, Attractive Design, Great Weight, Flawless Surface
Cons:None yet
Best Uses:Tournaments, Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
rolled this ball for the first time yesterday, 4 games, all at least 40 above average, just got back into bowling about 6 months ago and this ball is night and day better than my last. Great hook, and predictable very strong through pins.
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Modern Marvel my new toy
By Grstorm from Martinez, CA
Reviewed on: 3/4/2012
Pros:Attractive Design
Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments
Describe Yourself:Pro
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Hand: Left Ball Speed: 15-16mphBall Weight: 15lbsPAP: 5 left 7/16 upDegrees of Tilt: 17Layout: 5 x 5 x 1The Modern Marvel I drilled up is pin above my ring finger and cg is a little past my midline palm. I am a big fan of mid to low performance hybrids and this ball does not disappoint me at all. With the cover stock being part solid and part pearl I am able to play different parts of the lane and changing my hand position I can get the ball to come back from different angles. The Modern Marvel is right in between the other 2 marvels; not too early rolling and even like the Marvel solid and does not go as long as the Marvel Pearl. The Modern Marvel is one of those balls when you just need a little variance with your ball reaction between the other 2 marvels. It is smooth down lane but has a little angle on the back end which is able for you to have a little room if you do miss your target.I have a video on facebook and youtube! If you have any questions about the Modren Marvel email me at grichardson7716[@]
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Reviewed on: 3/4/2012
Pros:Attractive Design
Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments
Describe Yourself:Pro
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Video Submitted by Reviewer:
Hand: Left Ball Speed: 15-16mphBall Weight: 15lbsPAP: 5 left 7/16 upDegrees of Tilt: 17Layout: 5 x 5 x 1The Modern Marvel I drilled up is pin above my ring finger and cg is a little past my midline palm. I am a big fan of mid to low performance hybrids and this ball does not disappoint me at all. With the cover stock being part solid and part pearl I am able to play different parts of the lane and changing my hand position I can get the ball to come back from different angles. The Modern Marvel is right in between the other 2 marvels; not too early rolling and even like the Marvel solid and does not go as long as the Marvel Pearl. The Modern Marvel is one of those balls when you just need a little variance with your ball reaction between the other 2 marvels. It is smooth down lane but has a little angle on the back end which is able for you to have a little room if you do miss your target.I have a video on facebook and youtube! If you have any questions about the Modren Marvel email me at grichardson7716[@]
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Modern Marvel by Brian Watson
By Storm Nation from Parkersburg WV
Reviewed on: 3/31/2012
Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3
Ball Weight: 15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 50 x 4 x 75
X Hole (if there is one): hole below midline and just inside VAL
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 375
Ball Speed: 16 Qubica
PAP/Track: 4 up 1 1/4
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 4000
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Storm Step 2
LANE CONDITION
Length: 42
Volume: med-heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: 6
Back End: 7
Overall Hook: 8.5
Midlane Read: 9
Breakpoint Shape: 8
COMMENTS
Likes: The Modern Marvel has great midlane roll and strong arc on the backend. This is a very strong overall ball from Storm. With the Centripetal™ core's symmetrical shape allows the ball to glide through the heads without over skidding and going through the breakpoint. Very controllable backend motion with great hitting power. The Modern is great compliment to the
Marvel Pearl, as when the pearl goes to long then the Modern is great fit.
I had to apply Storm Step 2 compound to throw it on our THS. But on sport patterns where this ball
rolled the best for me. As the Modern allowed me to stay just to left of the friction and be able to continue
to have the pocket.
Great product from Storm... You have great overall hook from a symmetrical core, wrapped in the R2X Hybrid Reactive coverstock.
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Reviewed on: 3/31/2012
Best Uses:Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Image Submitted by Reviewer:
BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3
Ball Weight: 15
DRILL PATTERN
Pin to PAP: 50 x 4 x 75
X Hole (if there is one): hole below midline and just inside VAL
BOWLER STYLE
Rev Rate: 375
Ball Speed: 16 Qubica
PAP/Track: 4 up 1 1/4
SURFACE PREP
Grit: 4000
Type: (Matte, Polish, Sanded): Storm Step 2
LANE CONDITION
Length: 42
Volume: med-heavy
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
BALL REACTION
Length: 6
Back End: 7
Overall Hook: 8.5
Midlane Read: 9
Breakpoint Shape: 8
COMMENTS
Likes: The Modern Marvel has great midlane roll and strong arc on the backend. This is a very strong overall ball from Storm. With the Centripetal™ core's symmetrical shape allows the ball to glide through the heads without over skidding and going through the breakpoint. Very controllable backend motion with great hitting power. The Modern is great compliment to the
Marvel Pearl, as when the pearl goes to long then the Modern is great fit.
I had to apply Storm Step 2 compound to throw it on our THS. But on sport patterns where this ball
rolled the best for me. As the Modern allowed me to stay just to left of the friction and be able to continue
to have the pocket.
Great product from Storm... You have great overall hook from a symmetrical core, wrapped in the R2X Hybrid Reactive coverstock.
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Looks Great - typical storm product -
By Art from Pharump, NV
Reviewed on: 5/23/2012
Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface
Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Needed a lower weight - just right
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Reviewed on: 5/23/2012
Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface
Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:League Bowler
Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Needed a lower weight - just right
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