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Storm Absolute

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Balls with Same Hook Potential, Lane Conditions and Coverstock as the Storm Absolute:

Storm Absolute

The Storm Absolute high-performance bowling ball will absolutely improve your scores! This ball takes a single-density asymmetric core and combines it with the R2S Deep Hybrid coverstock. The core design decreases the amount of mass where the thumb hole is typically drilled. This design function helps the ball respond better to friction on the lane due to increased intermediate differential. The R2S Deep Hybrid coverstock formula allows a cleaner approach through the front of the lane allowing for more angle and aggression through the pins on heavy oil.

  • Color: Copperhead/Jade/Phantom Black
    All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
  • Core: Sentinel (14-16#)
  • Coverstock: R2S Deep Hybrid
  • Finish: Reacta Gloss
  • RG: 2.48 (based on 15# ball)
  • Differential: 0.050 (based on 15# ball)
  • Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
  • Fragrance: Orange Cream Soda
  • A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
  • SKU: STBBMVBS
  • Product ID: 14243
  • Brand: Storm
  • Category: Bowling Balls
  • Ball Performance: High-Performance Balls

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How would this ball compare to motivsky raptor

2/12/2023 - By

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The Storm Absolute will read the lanes more midlane than the Motiv Sky Raptor.

2/13/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I have the Columbia top speed 300 with this ball be okay with my arsenal I was thinking what is the difference could you just help me a little bit?

3/8/2023 - By

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Hi Rosie, the Storm Absolute is designed for heavier oil and reacts earlier than the Columbia 300 Top Speed. You could add the Storm Absolute as your first ball and then use the Columbia 300 Top Speed for more length as the lanes break down a bit.

3/14/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Bowling now with global zen and I am looking for a ball that is a little stronger. I generally have a lower track the most

3/24/2023 - By

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Hello, The Storm Absolute would react a little sooner and more aggressively than the 900Global Zen Pearl.

3/24/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I have an Idol ( cosmos) and a Top speed. Will this ball be good to have in my bag?

4/2/2023 - By

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Hi Ray, the Storm Absolute will react more aggressively on heavier oil lanes.

4/3/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Would this ball be good for a senior in 12 lbs?

4/5/2023 - By

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Hi Mary Ann, this is a good option with great continuation and consistency, but best on heavy oil lane conditions.

4/6/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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How does absolute work for a lower rev bowler on heavy oil and longer oil patterns

4/8/2023 - By

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If you are a low rev bowling with a slower ball speed this ball should work pretty well as described and give you good length with smoother backend hook. However, if you have lower revs but a higher ball speed then this may give you trouble because it was already designed to go longer on the lanes and it will not have much time to hook on the backend if you have a higher ball speed and lower rev rate.

4/12/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I have a Roto Grip Rst-x3. How would the Absolute compare to the x-3?

4/30/2023 - By

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Hello! The Roto Grip RST X-3 would go longer and have a higher hook potential than the Storm Absolute.

5/1/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Do 12 lb have same core

5/6/2023 - By

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Hi, the 13lb & 12lb balls would have a modified core for the lighter weights.

5/9/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Do 12 lb have same core

5/6/2023 - By

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Hi, the 13lb & 12lb balls would have a modified core for the lighter weights.

5/9/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Do 12 lb have same core

5/15/2023 - By

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Hi Will, the 13lb & 12lb have a modified core to accomodate for the lighter weight.

5/15/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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How will it compare to infinity

5/31/2023 - By

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Hi Wayne, the Storm Absolute would react earlier and designed to be more aggressive on heavy oil than the Brunswick Infinity.

6/2/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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How would the Absolute compare to the 900 Global Reality?

6/15/2023 - By

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Hey Bowler! The 900Global Reality has a higher hook potential and reacts earlier on the lanes than the Storm Absolute.

6/15/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I toss the Zen and the Eternity and the UC2 . Do you think the Absolute would be to similar to add to the bag ? I am a stroker low revs and 14 to 15 MPH ball speed and throw mostly on fresh house shots in leagues

6/21/2023 - By

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The hybrid coverstock on the Absolute will give you a slightly earlier read than the pearl coverstocks on the other bowling balls you had. All will still have good length and this ball does have a very similar strength weight block compared to the other balls you have. I am not sure there is a big enough gap to justify adding this ball to your other three because they do have a lot of similar features to give them similar length and hook potential with the only noticeable difference being the coverstock material but that still may not be a huge jump from what you have. If your Zen was the 4000 Grit out of the box then I would say that is probably your closest comparison to this.

6/22/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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would this be a good step up from the x-3 trend 2 or idol synergy

8/2/2023 - By

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Hello! Yes, this would be a great option!

8/3/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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is this a good step down from the eternity?

9/11/2023 - By

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Hi! This would not be a step down as they are both high performance balls, but still a great option!

9/13/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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will this be agokd replacement for the trend 2 in a matter of versatility? I know the core is asymmetrical.

10/11/2023 - By

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Hello! Yes, the Storm Absolute would be a great replacement!

10/12/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I am a senior league bowler currently rolling a 15lb Fireroad with a Hustle as a second ball. I am a stroker type style with a ball speed between 12 to 13 mph. When the lanes start to dry I swicth to the Hustle and it works ok. I would to find a ball that hits like the fireroad in med conditions but in dry conditions. What ball would you recommend to fit a stroker on dry lanes?

10/15/2023 - By

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The Fire Road was listed as a mid performance ball for medium oil conditions. It had a pearl coverstock and polished finish to give you good length. The Hustle is a mid performance ball rated for light to medium oil conditions so it is slightly less hook but not a huge step down for when the lanes get light to drier. I think the next step down to get something better in lighter to drier lanes would be something like the Tropical Surge which is listed as an entry performance ball. It is mostly listed as entry performance because it works more in lighter conditions and has a slightly lower hook potential overall. But in dry conditions this may be a better option than the Hustle.

10/17/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I am looking to get back into bowling. When I was bowling I had a ball that went straight then hooked on the back end. Will this ball be good for me

11/11/2023 - By

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This ball does have good length and a strong backend hook but this ball is a high performance ball designed mostly for heavy oil only. I would only suggest this ball if you planned on having at least a 2-3 bowling ball arsenal as you are going to need something to handle more medium oil conditions and also something more for lighter conditions. Some bowlers like to start with a more medium oil type ball as an all around ball and then later build from that to get pieces as needed. There could be a chance that you very rarely see heavier oil conditions and this ball may hook too much in medium to lighter oil conditions to really get the performance you would need.

11/14/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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how does this ball differ from the iq ruby

12/12/2023 - By

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Hi Bob! The high performance Storm Absolute is designed for heavy oil and would have more reaction than the upper-mid performance Storm IQ Tour Ruby.

12/20/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Will this ball be good for someone who throws 13mph

12/19/2023 - By

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This does have good length which can help for a average to lower ball speed. However, you would still need to use this in heavier oil conditions because it does have a higher hook potential.

12/20/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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how does this ball compare to the new absolute power ball coming out in january

12/26/2023 - By

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Hello! The solid coverstock on the Storm Absolute Power would react earlier than the hybrid coverstock Absolute.

12/27/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Is this ball good for a higher rev bowler with an average speed about 14mph?

12/26/2023 - By

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If you are more rev dominant then you may prefer a ball that gives you good length so the ball does not roll out too early on the lanes and not finish well. The Absolute does have a polished finish to help give this good length so it should be a good fit for a rev dominant bowler.

12/28/2023 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I have a Venom Shock and will be adding a Hammer Hazmat to my Arsenal. As a stroker with a lower speed and rev rate, will the Absolute still work alright on mid to lighter oil lanes?

12/28/2023 - By

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Unfortunately the Absolute is a higher performance ball with a very high hook potential that needs heavier oil conditions to work best in. This ball would be too strong for medium to lighter amounts of oil.

1/5/2024 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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im thinking about either getting this or the absolute power . I am a 300 Rev rate bowler with 14 mph on the ball which is better

1/21/2024 - By

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I think you could use either option but the Absolute will read a touch early for a little smoother reaction while the Absolute Power gives you a little more length if you wanted to play more of a backend angle.

1/26/2024 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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Good compliment to super nova im a 300 rpm bowler.

1/22/2024 - By

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This will read a little later than the Super Nova but both are high performance and both handle heavier oil so I am not sure you would use both of them on the same night. You may could see where other people are playing and go with one or the other to give you a different line but I would not think you could transition from the Super Nova to the Absolute as the lanes break down.

1/26/2024 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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I've been looking into either getting a absolute or absolute power. And currently I have a storm revenant and zen-u. I'm a 2 handed bowler and throwing at 12-14mph. Which one should I consider getting an absolute or power?

3/9/2024 - By

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Both are reliable balls, but the Storm Absolute is a great choice!

3/20/2024 - By Bowling.Com Staff
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