I drilled my AXIOM 50 x 4 3/4 x 30. I threw it some at the box of 3000 but adjusted it to 1500 CTD.

I threw my AXIOM on the PBA50 Billy Hardwick 44 condition and also on our 40' house shot. On the Hardwick which is a 44'/28.4 mil shot, I got surprisingly good and strong reaction compared to my GRAVITY EVOLVE. There was one pair in the center that I had to go to the EVOLVE because the AXIOM would not grab downlane. What I was seeing compared to the EVOLVE was good downlane motion. When I threw it on my house shot, I had to open up my angles quite a bit as it was very strong compared to my ALL ROAD that I normally throw in that center.

I would say the AXIOM is very similar to a PHAZE II with more movement down lane. These 2 should be a good 1-2 punch. I can't wait to drill an AXIOM slightly weaker and smooth it out to use on more medium patterns to take advantage of the good back end motion.

LANE CONDITION

Length:41
Volume:Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS

COMMENTS

Cover: NeX Solid Reactive
Core: Orbital
Finish: 3000
RG: 2.48
Differential: 0.050

Me:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin In Ring 4.5 Pin to PAP 2.5 Inch Pin Buffer

The new Axiom from Storm adds a great early-rolling ball to the Master line. To accompany the low RG Orbital Core, Storm developed a new cover. Their previous nano covers have been fantastic for getting the ball to see the mid-lane. The new NeX (Nano Extreme) Solid Reactive cover takes this too the next level. As stated via the company's website: "NeX Solid was remarkably earlier hooking than NRG on any pattern, or any surface we tested it on. The Orbital Core has a distinctly low RG axis which further complements the midlane read for which NeX was developed."

The Phaze II is in my opinion perhaps the best ball released in the last 10 years. The clean reaction outperforms any solid ball I've thrown. If there is a single criticism, it's that you sometimes have to wait for the pattern to develop when there is more oil on the lane. I can't tell you how many time I wished I was able to go to my Phaze II sooner. The Axiom is the exact solution to this problem.

I first tested the Axiom on a fresh league pattern. The surface in this particular center is a bit higher friction, particularly in the front of the lane. I usually shy away from earlier equipment here. Somewhat fortunately they had just upped the oil in the front of the lane and I ended up having the best ball reaction in the league. Where everyone else was watching their ball skid through the spot they were used to seeing their ball hook, the Axiom was already headed for the pocket. The best surprise of the evening was the fact that I managed to stay in the ball all three games and my scores went up over the night because I didn't lose carry as I moved left.

I decided to throw some games with it after the senior league had bowled the next day to see how it would look on an even drier lane with some carry down. I really liked the ball on this condition when I amped the speed up a bit to stay nearer the friction. The ball would slow down just right coming off the friction and surprisingly enough it even carried a bit better than my Phaze II. It didn't start to get lazy until I moved left of  4th arrow. Even then I could keep it in play if i reduced the angle through the front to keep the ball closer to the pocket. This ball creates a perfect option for seeing the even reaction of the Phaze II went the lane is loaded with oil. It also gives you a seamless transition to get to it as the front of the lane opens. The axiom is an exceptional bench-mark when you are expected longer or slicker oil conditions.
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The new ball in Storm's Master line is the Axiom.  With a brand new cover called NeX solid for Nano Extreme.  Earlier rolling version of the NRG coverstock. Also Axiom has a new Orbital core.  I drilled mine 5 x 4 x 1.5 . Wow this ball hooks and corners.
I put a little Step 2 compound on it to use it in league.  This ball is very strong especially for a symmetrical ball.  I had a hard time getting the 9 pin out as the Axiom just keep going.  You will need a little oil up front to use the Axiom but its design is for the medium and longer oil patterns.  The PBA guys loved this ball at the World series in Las Vegas this year.  Great strong rolling but control at the breakpoint bowling ball.
It doesnt give you the squirt at the breakpoint like some other balls, but its not flippy either.  Id say its more down lane reaction than a Super Soniq and maybe a little more than a Phaze 2. Its just a different shape.  Definitely a ball to have in everyone's arsenal.

Brian Watson
Pro shop staff

PAP - 5 up 1 1/8
Speed - 16-17
Tilt 17
RPM -400

The Axiom is the newest Master Line ball from Storm.  It has the new NEX coverstock which is Storm's strongest coverstock to date.  I was amazed at not only how strong the Axiom is overall but how well the ball still continues down lane.  For me, it is about 3 boards stronger compared to the Phaze 2 and continues a little better even still.  This ball cant handle a lot of oil while still allowing you to open the lane up if you need to adjust to the inside part of the lane.  I was initially thinking that this ball would be too similar to the Pro-Motion but the Axiom is stronger and can be used for longer periods of time.  I can see the new NEX coverstock being applied to multiple future balls in the Storm lineup because of the Axiom's success.
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Storm Axiom

Coverstock: NeX Solid Reactive

Weight Block: Orbital Core

I love when Storm releases a new core and cover combo. With the Axiom, I get to see something totally new. Storm will always have the go-to pieces like the IQ Tour, Hy-Road, and Phaze 2...but nothing is more fun than drilling something I haven't seen before.

If you read into the specs and design place of the Axiom, you can expect a Phaze 2 style reaction, just stronger.

With a stronger cover, I was worried the Axiom would be a little too early for my style. I drilled mine with my favorite layout, 65x4x30. I was pleasantly surprised with the length I could get with the ball. It is obviously stronger than the Phaze 2 but can still get down lane.

The Axiom will be a great house shot ball for a lot of styles. I personally am rev-dominant, so this one will most likely be a tournament or first game league ball for me.

This will be a good fit between my UFO and Phaze 2.

Storm is always looking to lead the way in cover stocks and the new NeX (Nano Extreme) is going to push the limits even more. Wrapped around the new Orbital core, the NeX Solid cover reads the lane earlier than the NRG covers. I drilled mine with my favorite pin up layout, 5x5x3. I was a little afraid at first because I wasn’t sure how early the ball was going to read the lane but after a few shots, WOW. This ball was easy through the front but when it saw the friction it never quits, it always kept on coming. This ball is quickly becoming one of the favorites in my bag really quick !!!

Axiom

RG / Diff: 2.55 / .049

Ball Specs: 3000 grit - solid NeX coverstock / Orbital Core

Layout: 80 x 2 1/2 x 45

What I liked: I liked that you could really identify the change in direction and also, the hitting and “staying” power of the ball all the way through the pin deck. The flare was a little less than I thought it would be, but it even made me happier seeing the ball finish like it did in the backend part of the lane, which on the fresh THS is was great. Once I seen the ball start to carry down lane a little longer, I woud just close my angles down a smige instead of going up with a stronger piece. Great all around THS or tournament benchmark ball that packs a brutal punch through the pins.