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Axiom Pearl
« on: November 13, 2020, 03:23:50 PM »
The Storm Axiom Pearl continues the line of statement bowling balls. This ball uses the same Orbital Core as the original solid version and the NeX (Nano Extreme) Pearl coverstock which is an upgrade to the NRG coverstock. The NeX Pearl reads the midlane and produces an impressive backend. The Orbital Core doesn't require much from the bowler to get it reved up early. This ball matches up best on medium to heavy oiled lanes.

Color: Cobalt/Graphite/Candy Apple
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: NeX Pearl Reactive
Core: Orbital (14-16#)
Fragrance: Peppermint
Finish: 1500-grit Polished
RG: 2.48 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.050 (15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
Hook Potential: High
Length: Middle
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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2020, 11:18:42 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 40

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS

The Axiom Pearl is the newest addition to Storm’s Master Line.  The Axiom Pearl is the Perfect complement to Axiom which was released prior to the shutdown of everything.  Both Axioms utilized the Orbital Core which is very versatile and forgiving.  The Axiom Pearl is wrapped with the NEX Pearl Reactive with allows some length but exact grip in the midlane compared to other pearl coverstocks.  The layout I used on the Axiom Pearl with Pin under the ring finger with the cg kicked out.  The numbers should be around 45 X 4.5 X 70 based on my axis point (5 5/8 over and ¾ up).  I have used this layout before in solid or hybrid coverstocks and it was pretty smooth and controllable.  The layout helped the Axiom Pearl start up and was pretty aggressive in the middle part of the lane.  On the Fresh, for me this Axiom Pearl was awesome and very forgiving.  Pearls and I on the fresh are usually a bad experience!  However, as the league session continued the carry down and bad shot making and did not do any surface prep on the Axiom Pearl…  Carry down generated a severe over under reaction.  The next league session I did my usually surface prep with a 2000 pad and it was still the bomb on the fresh and carry down was no problem!  Shot making is an issue… very rusty.  The Axiom Pearl is a must have in your bag very predictable with strength where you need it!



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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2020, 01:09:13 PM »

Continuation through the pin deck!
 I am still impressed with how the Axiom goes thru the pins. This ball finished over the 8 pin almost every shot. The Pearl NeX cover, although off the top of the chart as the most aggressive Storm Pearl Nano cover to date,  felt as if I didn’t have to fight it thru the front part of the lane. No doubt it definitely needs some oil in the heads, but not an excessive amount in order to get this ball down the lane. The really low RG Orbital core spins up very quickly and maintains that all the way thru the pin deck. We saw almost no deflection from this ball when it hit the pocket. The low rev guy could ride the oil line up the track and had a nice smooth, hard motion on the backend. The medium, stroker style bowler was able to play his regular 10 to 5 baby swing and absolutely crushed the pins. I was able to move left of them, between 15 -20 out to 7-8, and this ball mangled the 1-3. It carried everything by staying on the smooth side and never creating any weird angles. A foot or two longer than the original Axiom and little bit more angular, but not snappy. You can read the lanes and what the ball is going to do very easily, which makes adjustments a cinch. It fits very nicely in that Medium/Strong Symmetrical spot covering a ton of lane conditions for various styles of bowlers. #StormNation
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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2020, 11:56:47 AM »
Length:42

Volume: High

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS

Rev Rate: 450

Ball Speed: 17 mph

PAP: 5 1/16 x 3/4 up

Here we have the Storm Axiom Pearl, the newest release in the Master line. The Axiom Pearl uses the Orbital core and is wrapped with the NeX Pearl cover. The layout that I went with was 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2, this layout puts the pin above my ring finger and kicks the cg out. I was blown away with how strong and continuous it was. I was able to get in and swing it on the fresh condition and it recovered with ease! The Axiom Pearl is the perfect compliment to its solid counterpart! If you are looking for a strong pearl that can handle some oil, then look no further then the Axiom Pearl! Stop out to your local pro shop and pick one up! 

Earon Vollmar

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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #19 on: December 10, 2020, 06:40:57 AM »
“For all you Axiom lovers, get ready for the next great addition to the Axiom line. The Axiom Pearl is the newest addition to the Storm line. The Axiom Pearl has the same core seen in the original Axiom with a N2X Pearl Reactive Coverstock. What players will see out of this ball is the same characteristics seen in the Axiom, which is control and predictable ball motion, now in a cleaner and more angular version.

The Axiom Pearl is a cleaner and sharper version than the original. I see this ball being best when tougher conditions are on the lanes and you need a cleaner option that's going to give you the most control. I think this ball fits in right above my idol pearl and is probably my first option from going from a solid symmetrical ball to a pearl symmetrical.

Clean and smooth ball motion. Only two words to describe it. Axiom Pearl. Get yours at your local Storm VIP Pro Shop.”
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peterdohanjr

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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #20 on: December 17, 2020, 10:45:58 AM »
Axiom Pearl Ball Review

Ball Specs:
Coverstock: NeX Pearl Reactive
Weight Block: Orbital Core
RG: 2.48   Diff: .050

Rev Rate: 325 rpm
Speed: 15.5 mph
Condition: local area house shots and synthetic lane surfaces


All I have to say about this ball is what a great addition to the arsenal. With my speed and rev rate I usually have trouble with the pearl covers giving me too much length and then being too slow or too sharp off the dry. With this core and cover combination I have a readable midlane reaction and a strong or quick response off the dry. This reaction gives me versatility on different bowling center’s house shots in my area because I can see a noticeable change of direction in the midlane and beyond.

Along with the Axiom it is a good 1-2 punch. The motion or shape each ball makes rolling down the lane compliments each other. If the lanes are a little tighter I can use the Axiom to start and just switch to the Pearl without making a big move left or fishing for other balls to use.

From the bowlers I have seen use this ball around town there has not been many who have done big surface adjustments. It rolls well right out of the box and has the same ball motion (shape) for all types of players. This ball definitely needs to be in everyone’s arsenal.

Pete Dohan
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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #21 on: December 18, 2020, 09:55:44 AM »


Here we have the Storm Axiom Pearl, the newest release in the Master line. The Axiom Pearl uses the Orbital core and is wrapped with the NeX Pearl cover. I was really impressed how strong and continuous it was. I was able to get in and swing it on the fresh condition and it recovered with ease! The Axiom Pearl is the perfect compliment to the Axiom solid ! If you are looking for a strong pearl that can handle some oil, then look no further then the Axiom Pearl! Stop out to your local pro
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MattMusgrave

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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #22 on: December 22, 2020, 04:05:13 PM »
I drilled the Axiom pearl 50x4x25 which gives it great length and a very strong backend. The NEX pearl cover is a great combo with the Orbital core. With having the pearl versions of the Axiom and Proton cover its a great go to ball when the lanes burn up alittle. On fresh this ball let me play the outside part of the lane, but when i could more in it really showed its hook potential. Comparing the pearl to the Idol synergy the Axiom is a hair longer, but more backend where the synergy is "smoother", but still strong downlane. Doesn't look bad in the hand either.
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hammermike2000

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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2020, 01:59:10 PM »
Layout: 40 x 4 15/16” x 35

The Axiom Pearl has that big skid-flip reaction that Storm has traditionally been known for. It is certainly a totally different reaction than the original Axiom, which was very rolly and controllable. The Axiom Pearl goes left in a hurry when it sees friction down lane, which lends itself to be very good for when you need to open up the lane. It is very clean in the fronts but maintains a good bit of midlane roll from the Orbital core, but it really kicks in to overdrive in the back of the lane. I find it to be best on a variety of medium oil lane conditions.  Due to the strong backend, however, it is not the best ball for fresh oil. That is when the original Axiom appropriately comes into play.

Mike LeViner
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JoeZibrin

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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #24 on: December 29, 2020, 05:34:18 PM »
PAP 4 ½ over and 1 up ball speed 15 rev rate 275
Drilling 90x4x30
I drilled the beauty to compare to my current favorite ball, my Phaze 3. Layouts are pretty similar although overall I get about 5-7 boards more hook with a very similar motion through the lane. The Phaze 3 is a touch stronger off the spot down lane but that is mostly because the Phaze 3 is more angular where as the Axiom Pearl is a little bit more forward which gets the ball into a roll just a little bit quicker. So overall more mid-lane dig and stronger reaction. Between the look of this ball and that amazing peppermint smell this ball is going to quickly make it to one of my favorites!
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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #25 on: December 29, 2020, 05:38:04 PM »
PAP 3 ¾ over 1” up ball speed 17 rev rate 475
Drilling-65x4 ¼ x45
I drilled this Gem with the intention of it being my new house shot killer, she did not disappoint. It gives me a nice strong mid-lane for a pearl which is fantastic to see it control the mid's, and continue through the pins. Something I noticed with my pin carry, all my half pocket hits carried. The Orbital core keeps the pins low and on the deck showing my pin carry has certainly shown improvement with these in my hands. Overall I get a very OG Marvel Pearl motion, very happy to have a new Big Symmetrical Pearl in my arsenal
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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #26 on: December 30, 2020, 09:19:30 PM »
Storm Axiom Pearl

Core: Obrital

Cover: NeX Pearl

Storm's Axiom Pearl adds a strong symmetric core pearl to the lineup.

First thing I noticed was the pearl went a lot longer downlane than the original Axiom---Awesome!

I really like when the pearl and solid versions are noticeably different (as far as length goes). I hate seeing a pearl go just a bit longer than the solid.

The Axiom Pearl goes ALOT longer than the solid. That extra length help the ball get a sharper reaction.

This is a pearl/solid combo that can be easily played off each other---Again, awesome!

Big strong symmetric pearl...great for house shots and useful on plenty of patterns.
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Axiom Pearl
« Reply #27 on: December 30, 2020, 10:11:17 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 45

Volume: 24.5mls

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Modified House


COMMENTS

Likes: Reads mid-lane well, continuous.

Dislikes: none

The layouts on my Axiom Pearls are 5.25 x 30 and 4 x 20.

The Axiom Pearl provides the perfect compliment to the original Axiom. It covers a similar amount of boards while being providing the benefits of the pearl cover-stock, cleaner through the fronts and more responsive and angular. However where this ball shines is how well it reads the mid-lane and way it blends the pattern from deep! You can get in trouble with cleaner/shinier pieces on your typical wet/dry league conditions as it tends to want to over read the dry and not hook in the middle. The Axiom Pearl defies this and provides excellent control and inspires confidence when throwing. It is the perfect compliment for the axiom when it begins to get too lazy as you move left. It also has one of most eye popping color combos Storm has given us!

Pick one up at your local pro shop soon, this is a can't miss ball.
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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #28 on: January 06, 2021, 11:55:17 AM »
Ball Specs:
Storm Axiom Pearl
Cover: 1500 grit NeXâ„¢ Pearl Reactive
Weight bock: Orbitalâ„¢ Core (Symmetrical)
Color: Cobalt/Graphite/Candy Apple

Review:
The Axiom Pearl is SUCH a good piece for several reasons. It lives up to the success of the original Axiom. It is in our opinion one of the best complimentary balls that has come out in a long time. Rarely do you see another ball in a line sell BETTER than the original. It is just as predictable (especially predictable for a pearl cover), just as smooth off the spot, and just if not more powerful than the OG Axiom. The thing we love about this line is that there is a large yet still incredible complimentary difference between the two. Often in a line you may experience that when the solid becomes too much that the pearl counterpart is still either too much or just is not fitting with the pattern. The ability to be comfortable moving to pieces in your bag is important and this is exactly what this line provides. We think that is what people are loving with this 1-2 punch.

Kyle & Joel Johnson
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kyle@parklanes.net
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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #29 on: January 07, 2021, 08:58:28 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 43'

Volume: 22 mLs

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House


COMMENTS

Likes:Much more useable than the OG Axiom for me

Dislikes: None really


The Axiom pearl looks good, smells good and rolls great! I really liked the original Axiom for strength and control, but it seemed that when I got in with it I had to be perfect to carry.  The Axiom pearl is the perfect answer for this.  I can open up the lane with it, giving me miss room right when it hits the dry AND left when I miss in.  I have heard a lot of people compare this ball to the Marvel pearl, but I’m not buying it.   This ball feels more like a high performance MVP pearl.  I see a similar shape off the dry, a very strong controllable shape.  Brand new Pearl cover to go along with the once used Axiom core…this ball is a goodie that will make its way into anyones arsenal!

Layout for this one is 50x5x30

Balls in heavy rotation
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Nuke Cell 50x5x30
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Hyroad Pearl 50x4-1/4x65
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Re: Axiom Pearl
« Reply #30 on: January 08, 2021, 02:18:36 PM »
   Coverstock:  NeX Pearl Reactive
   Core:  Orbital Core
   RG:  2.48
   Diff:  0.050
   Layout:  5 ½” Pin to Pap x 6 3/8” MB to PAP x 3” Pin Buffer

The Axiom Pearl is a perfect compliment to the very successful Axiom.  I had great success with the solid Axiom so I knew this was going to be a ball that had to be in arsenal.  I put a layout of 5 ½ x 6 3/8” x 3” which placed the pin the and in the middle of my fingers with the CG just about in the center of my grip.  I was looking for a layout that would give me that additional length needed when the Axiom solid started to labor down the lane.  This ball allowed me to stay in the same area of the lane as the Axiom solid but retained the energy for the extra few feet down the lane, while going strong through the pins.  If you are looking for a compliment to your Axiom, then the Axiom Pearl is a must have.

Glen Deutschendorf
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