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IQ Tour Nano
« on: August 06, 2020, 09:10:26 AM »
The Storm !Q Tour Nano continues in the success of the long line of !Q bowling balls. The !Q Tour Nano Pearl takes the Nano Pearl Reactive coverstock and wraps it around the C³ Centripetal Control Core. This combination gives more midlane, more backend, but is still forgiving like the other balls in the !Q series.

Color: Black Pearl
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: Nano Pearl Reactive
Core: C³ Centripetal Control Core
Finish: 3000-grit Abralon
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
RG: 2.49 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.029 (15# ball)
Fragrance: Orange Glaze
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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #31 on: November 01, 2020, 03:18:49 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: Medium

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS or Stone Street


The August addition to Storm’s Master Line was the !Q Tour Nano Pearl. The !Q Tour Nano Pearl uses the Centripetal Control Core and is surrounded by the Nano Pearl Reactive Cover Stock.  The combination produces powerful control throughout the lane.  I was surprised by how early the Nano Pearl wanted to start to hook but did not stop hooking very continuous and controllable.  The motion was very similar to the !Q Tour but stronger and more aggressive at the break point.  The layout that I used was pin over the ring finger with cg kicked slightly out or 5 X 5 X 2.5 or 65 X 5 X 45 which is based off my axis point of 5 5/8 over and ¾ up.  The !Q Tour Nano Pearl is a very versatile bowling ball and will handle most medium oil patterns.  It does not have that drastic boomerang backend motion but the backend is consistent and powerful.  The reason I went with this layout was to be able to play closer to the dry and play the oil line.  I under estimated how aggressive the !Q Tour Nano Pearl was in the mid lane and this was not going to work.  It was not all bad because my ball speed is a touch slower and slow hooking became a very good option.  The !Q Tour Nano Pearl allowed me to open up the lane with moderate launch angles and had no issues or over under.  The !Q Tour Nano Pearl is a great compliment to the already stellar Master Line by Storm.

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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #32 on: November 03, 2020, 10:10:15 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 42ft

Volume:medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


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Likes: Another IQ Tour!!!!!!! The Nano Tour Pearl is yet another solid option in the IQ series. The IQ Tour Nano Pearl provides a smooth controllable shape off the spot and through the pins. The nano technology added to the cover just gives the ball the ability to handle even more volume and still control the pocket. I used my normal 65*5*45 layout and compared to balls with the same layout, my phaze2 and Idol. Both the Phaze2 and Idol are earlier for me but not by much. The IQ can handle alittle more volume than both the Idol and P2 but is just as smooth as those 2. I did find that the cover shines up really quick and for me when it got lane shine on it, it became too lazy. To try and make it alittle more usable on my house shots here, they are alot drier than most places, I put step 2 finishing compound on it to see how it would change the shape. I got just alittle more length but still that same smoother motion off the spot. Moving left is not much of an option with this ball as it is very smooth but it is definitely something that is very much in play if I need to keep my angles straighter in front of me.

Nick Smith
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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #33 on: November 09, 2020, 10:05:17 PM »
Had a chance to get back on the lane's and try the latest addition to the IQ line. Very smooth and a great fit between the IQ Solid and Emerald. With my loft the box surface really helps me when the Emerald pushes too long for me. I would recommend this ball for league or tournament and it'll be one of the first balls out of my bag!
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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #34 on: November 15, 2020, 10:58:39 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length:42

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For the latest IQ release, Storm combines the highly successful Centripetal Core with the Nano Pearl coverstock. The Nano cover on this IQ makes this ball a better option for me on the tighter lane conditions than the original IQ Tour. The overall ball motion is very similar to the original IQ Tour, however this version digs in a little sooner and has a stronger backend ball motion than the original. For me, the Nano pearl version does not lane shine as quick as the original. Just as the original IQ, this ball is a must have for the tournament bowler facing those tough oil patterns where you just need a ball that will keep you around the pocket. It is also a must have for the league bowler looking to blend out the typical wet/dry house shot.

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hittnhard

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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #35 on: November 22, 2020, 11:14:33 AM »
Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl

3000 Nanoâ„¢ Pearl Reactive

Weight Block C3â„¢ Centripetal Control Core

The Tour Nano Pearl is the newest addition to the IQ nameplate, adding to the combo of the Tour Solid and Emerald.

The Nano Pearl plays stronger than the Solid. I get a few more boards of overall strength from the Nano Pearl.

It is nice to see a stronger option with the versatility of the IQ ball motion. Now I can open up a new angle with an IQ, getting more left knowing it will get down lane enough and still be strong enough to make it back. This is great for me playing on a heavier house shot my league uses.

If you like the Emerald and would like a nice step up in strength, polish up a Tour Nano Pearl and you are set.
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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #36 on: November 22, 2020, 09:05:47 PM »


A similar reaction for me to the original solid. The newer stronger cover allows me to use it on tighter conditions while still getting the unbelievable reaction of the solid. It's great out of the box. It gets better with a little oil in the cover.

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ShimWreckerEnterprises

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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #37 on: November 23, 2020, 03:06:24 PM »
The !Q Tour Nano Pearl takes some familiar words from the Storm lexicon and makes them into a new release that looks great and rolls even better. It feels unmistakably like an !Q with the same control and predictability that we've come to expect... but somehow provides a bit more traction in oil PLUS more downlane motion when compared to an !Q Tour Solid. If your Phaze II or Axiom feels close but you need something to not flare as much but still punch downlane, the !QTNP is going to fit in VERY well as a middle-of-the-bag type of option. Get yours today!
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Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl
« Reply #38 on: November 26, 2020, 06:36:52 PM »
The new ball in one the best lines in the marker today is the Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl.
Storm took a very successful core in the Centripetal Core and put Nano Peal Reactive coverstock on it.  Even with the lower diff core of .029 with the nano pearl cover the IQ  can handle more oil up front.  I have drilled a couple for my shop customers.  I added a little Storm Step 2 and the results were impressive.  It gave him a little more hold and smooth backend reaction.  The carry with the IQ Nano Pearl is amazing.  Definitely stronger than the Original IQ solid and Emerald.  IQ Tour Nano Pearl great benchmark ball for anyone's arsenal. If your looking for control and consistency this is the ball for you!

Brian Watson
PAP - 4 up 1 1/8 
RPM -400
Speed - 16
Tilt -17
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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #39 on: November 29, 2020, 09:47:26 PM »
Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl
Cover: Nano Pearl Reactive
Core: C3 Centripetal Control Core
Layout: 60 x 5.5 x 70

I find the IQ series of balls to be pretty strong. I like this longer pin down layout on the IQ series to kind of calm them down a bit. The shape is pretty familiar to IQ Tours I have drilled but the Nano Pearl is a bit earlier and smoother out of the box. You just can’t go wrong with the IQ line of balls if you are looking for a ball to cover a variety of patterns. They look good with lane shine, surface, and polish depending on your style of play.

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https://youtu.be/taEo7L3pDSU
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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #40 on: November 30, 2020, 09:24:07 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 42ft

Volume: medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS, Sport


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What can I say other than it's the great qualities that the IQ series gives you. The Nano Pearl isn't as far down lane as the Emerald but still gives incredible length. Drilled mine 4×3x2 and hit it with 1000 abralon so o could blend out the lane in the middle of the tournament blocks when the bigger balls are too early. IQ Nano Pearl is a great addition to any tournament bag or even a great ball to just use on your typical house shot.
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Re: IQ Tour Nano Pearl
« Reply #41 on: December 02, 2020, 03:55:25 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 41ft

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: The IQ Tour Nano Pearl is a great compliment to the IQ line. This version gets down lane a little easier with more backend than the original IQ Tour, making it, for me, more suitable for house shots than the IQ Tour. When comparing the two, I am normally about 3 boards with my feet left with the IQ TNP compared to the IQ Tour. The Pearl cover stock does its job on getting the ball down the lane and a little more responsive at the breakpoint while to 3000 finish makes sure it still reads the mid-lane just right. In my bag, it fits perfectly after the RG Wildstreak and before I go to a polished pearl.


Dislikes: NONE!

Ball Layout: 60 x 4-1/2 x 35

PAP - 4-3/8 Right & 3/8 Up

RMP - around 300

Speed - 14-15 mph

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hammermike2000

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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #42 on: December 04, 2020, 03:10:47 PM »
Layout: 30 x 4 1/8 x 45

The Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl is a very versatile ball that has a unique ball motion within the Storm line. It has a ton of midlane roll that is very continuous downlane, and harkens back to the particle pearl type bowling balls of the past. I used a stronger layout on this ball than I normally do, which helped to make this a ball that is better used on fresh medium-medium heavy oil patterns for me personally, in the box finish. It has enough push through the fronts to still be good on medium oil, but I find that it has too much midlane traction to be used on lighter conditions. Bowling balls such as the Electrify line or the Trend are great companion pieces to this IQ.

Mike LeViner
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Rotogripskitt15999

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Re: IQ Tour Nano
« Reply #43 on: December 05, 2020, 10:38:47 AM »
Here to talk a little about my IQ tour nano Pearl,what can I say another great release and great step up for the original iq tour.First thoughts when I threw this bowling ball for the first time was wow very close to the original one but a little earlier motion and control ball reaction down lane.i did hit the ball with fresh 2000 pad just cause I found ball was little skidy at times with the original 3000 ab finish.You can tell with the nano cover it helps a lot ,for sure a ball in my bag every where I go great for patterns that are fresh and great ball to control backend reaction.I really like the colour choice for this ball black pear,but looks little more grey in pics,still I thing a ball every bowler could use in there bag.
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