Ball NPS Score: 100.00
# Color: Red/Magenta/Black All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
# Coverstock: R2Xâ„¢ Solid Reactive
# Weight Block: Continuumâ„¢ Core
# Ball Finish: 2000-grit Abralon
# Flare Potential: 5”-6” (Med-High)
# RG: 16 - 2.49, 15 - 2.51, 14 - 2.55
# Diff: 16 - .49, 15 - .48, 14 - .45
# Fragrance: Fruit Punch

# Description: Enter…a new Dimension. At the heart of the Dimension is the all new, technologically advanced Continuum core, unique in that it merges two identical asymmetric halves 90 degrees, yet creates equal mass displacement (symmetry). Encasing the new Continuum core is Storm''''s R2X, a product of continual evolution and refinement. Send your game into the next Dimension…

After about a month of bowling, I feel I can give a good review of the new Dimension. This ball is amazing. I drilled the first one (pin 1-2 ball),pin under ring, Cg to the right (over label drill)no extra hole needed. I have a Special Agent drilled the exact same way. I wanted to get a good comparison of the two balls. Over all board coverage was very similar to the special on a fresh house shot. The ball read the front about the same, but gave me a little more length, with more movement on the backend. I found that the ball gave me more recovery when missing out than what the Special Agent does. This is a great go to ball once fresh shots carrydown. I have since altered the coverstock to 1000 abralon to give me a little more read on the 3-1 patterns in the regionals. I was also able to use the Dimension last weekend at the regional in Forest Hill, MD. We bowled on the Chameleon. I was able to start with the Special the first few games, and switch to the Dimension once I got to a few tighter pairs. Had I not switched to a Passion in game seven, and stayed with the Dimension, I would of had a good chance at the finals going into game eight. I was using these two balls left of five all day, but one lane (game five, I had to move into ten because the right lane was so tight from out). The Dimension really was the factor in me going 11 over on the day and getting a check. The scores were low, and the combination of control and raw power kept me  plus for the day. The tighter the pattern played, the better the look the Dimension gave me.

On to PBAX shark pattern on DBL surface. It is as if this ball was designed for me to play in on the Shark. It reads the lane perfect. It doesn't hook too early (thanks to the 2.51 Rg in 15 lbs.), it continues through the mid lane (the strength of the R2X cover), and finishes strong on the backend (the new Continuum core design). I am  really excited to use this ball once we see the Shark pattern on the Regional tour.

The second Dimension, I drilled stronger. I wanted to use a layout to be able to get an extra hole in the ball to see how continuos it is. Normally balls with extra holes hook to early in the heads for my softer release and speed, leading me to change my axis of rotation, thus getting too sideways on the backend. I have not used this one as much, but all signs point to it being the most aggressive ball in the bag. I will have to post later after using this one more.
In closing, this is a great ball for any style player. Don't forget to bowl up a Storm!!
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Tommy Gollick
Storm Regional/Pro Shop staff
Red Crown Pro Shop Harrisburg, PA
stormbowling.com

In a word:  Amazing

First, the logistics:
Me - PAP 4.5 inches over, 3/8 inches up.  I am a righty stroker, speeds between 15-17.  
Ball - 16 pounds, about a 3 inch pin with roughly 2.5oz top weight.  I got it drilled 4.5 pin to PAP (pin in ring finger), CG is roughly like, 3 inches to PAP.

I got this ball as a replacement for my dying Paradigm Passion.  I loved that ball, and I didn't like the looks of the Attitude Shift so I went with the Dimension the day it came out.  I tried a pin in ring drilling just to try it really.  

When I first got this piece, the ball would absolutely own medium patterns.  But put it on something slicker, and it just went straight as a dart.  It never turned the corner.  I tried surface down to 1000 Abralon, and still no good.  So I had to go back, and get an X-hole 6.75 inches 45* from my grip center.  Talk about a whole new world.  This ball turns the corner with authority and absolutely CRUSHES the pin deck.  I can honestly say this ball has jaw dropping characteristics.  I've bowled on three "heavy" patterns with it, I'll break them all down.  All reviews are *FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE BALL WITH X-HOLE*

#1:  40ft THS, LOADS of volume and very little difference from 20 to 2 boards.  This THS is usually very tight.  There's a little wiggle room compared to a PBA shot, but if you miss your mark area you'll leave a nasty split more often than you'd carry a strike.  I got lucky last week and it was super fresh shot.  I found myself playing straight up 6-7-8 or there abouts.  The ball reacted perfectly, all three games, never over-reacting to any change.  One thing about this R2X coverstock is honestly it's ability to NEVER EVER over-react, but to read the lanes and blend any over/under there may be.  Carry was amazing.

#2:  41ft Scorpion pattern.  This pattern has completely changed from last year.  I found myself playing this ball straight up 8-9-10 at first, giving me a nice little look.  Then as the oil carried down, I made that my hold area and I moved right to 5-6-7.  I angled it a hair, but my look was there and I scored pretty well on it.  I was quite happy.  The ball couldn't quite cut through the carrydown.  As a comparison, I threw the Passion and the Passion was kicking out that pesky ten pin.  But that spot was too fickle with all that carry down, I stayed right of it to use it to my advantage.  Carry wasn't bad, but I think if I bowl on this pattern again I'd slow my ball down a bit more.

#3:  44ft Shark pattern.  This pattern stayed exactly the same from last year.  I played basically the same line I did last year, but without teh angle.  I found myself straight up 9-10-11 and it was working wonders.  For three weeks I found myself doing very well on the Shark with this ball.  Depending on who else was on my pair, I either moved right with the same ball, or moved right with the Gravity Shift.  The mids got pretty dry since people were using solid on this pattern, and the Dimension started crossing a bit too much.  Switch to my Gravity Shift and you have an amazing 1-2 punch.  Another week, guys were using all pearl balls (don't know why), and the oil carried down a LOT.  I switched to my Passion to get into a roll sooner and it was the perfect compliment to the Dimension, but the other way.  The carry with the Dimension was great on this pattern.  As said in #2, I slowed myself down and the results were there.  The ball took to these hand and speed changes very well.

All in all, the Dimension is AMAZING for anything except the heaviest of the heavy and lighter patterns.  The ball is the absolute definition of skid-hook-oll.  When it turns over, you can see it in the labels and it just absolutely crushes the pins.  I've never seen such solid and consistent carry before.  Pins were just getting hurled around, and I've carried numerous trip 4's and messenger 10's.  The core is a real winner, and it really is very fine tuneable like Storm says: my X-Hole made a WORLD of difference.  The cover is probably the best cover I've ever matched up.  Strong, but never too strong.  I've thrown the Dimension on dryer patterns, and it read the lanes pretty well considering what it is.  Quite possibly one of the best balls I've ever seen.  Storm has a real winner with this core and cover.  I can't wait to see a pearl or pearl particle version of this.

If you have any questions or want to see a pic or two of my ball and the drill, just PM me.  Thanks for reading!


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ball speed is from 17 to 19 MPH. axis point is 4 9/16 over and 1 /3/16 up and I am left handed rpms is between 450 to 500.  I drill the Dimension 5 x 4 pin is above the ring finger.   The ball gets through the heads very clean and it has a very strong motion, but very predictable off the break point.  Thanks to this ball it is my bench mark ball.  It gives me accucate read on the lanes.  

Billy Rohde
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Storm  The Bowler''s Company

i drilled my dimension 4x4 layout very strong off the spot with continious motion on the backend with a little polish the ball is very verisital i think everyone needs a dimension in their bag. captain cavey

Storm Gravity Shift
The Storm Gravity Shift has the new R2X coverstock combined with the second generation Shape-Lok HD (lower RG) assymetric core. I was expecting it to go quite long and make a big hard move. Instead, I got a pleasant surprise.

My Specs
I’m a RH cranker. 450+ RPM. PAP is 4½ across and 3/4 up. Ball speed is medium high at 18 mph.

LAYOUT
The ball in question had 2.8 oz Top Weight and a 2½" pin. My Gravity Shift is laid out in a medium length, firm arc drilling. Pin was laid out 65° from the PAP with a 60° Pin to PAL Buffer, MB 40° from the PAP.   Remember that layouts are relative to your Positive Axis Point (PAP). PBA fans will see Chris Barnes, Tommy Jones or Wes Mallott throwing similar layouts when seeking control downlane.

Precision layout and drilling were carried out at Bowler’s Edge http://www.bowlersedge.com.au

COVER
The cover stock is factory polished R2X Pearl. R2X is a new coverstock and it reads the midlane in an even more controlled fashion than it's predecessor (R2S). This gets the ball through the heads easily for of energy retention downlane, giving the Gravity Shift ample punch in the backend. The colour is Violet, Cherry and Silver, which matched with the gold glitter engraving, makes for a very attractive ball. The cherry chocolate scent is pretty strong out of the box, but tames down quickly. (I didn't like the smell initially, but it's growing on me, especially after throwing this ball!)

REACTION
I've bowled this piece on Brunswick Anvilane with a 43ft tournament pattern and on the Kegel Middle Road Challenge Series pattern. Here's how it went.

43ft tournament pattern (Crown)
This ball is very clean through the heads, makes a positive midlane read, and then a controlled move left. Not weak at all though as it had a real “churning” roll into the pocket, revving hard while holding a line. I’ve punched it out for tournament conditions with a hook-set layout and it made the 43 ft pattern look pretty easy as long as I moved when the lanes told me
to.

40ft Kegel Middle Road
This pattern played a little tricky early and I could use the Gravity with a straight/soft hand very confidently. When the shot opened up, I moved left with a polished Dimension which looked great. Once the Dimension's carry suffered (i.e. only shot 203), I stood in the same spot with the Gravity Shift and it knocked the lights out for 256!

I have also used it on the house shot with a softer hand. It's a knock out when there's some carry down.

CARRY
Being a low RG ball, I expected that the Gravity Shift would have strong impact. I wasn't disappointed. The Gravity Shift’s pin carry is superb. The ball blew some big racks, sent some impressive messengers and even tripped a couple of 4 pins which is most unusual for me. Even from the soft angles I was playing this ball slaps a lot more 10 pins than I expected. Unless there was grevious pilot error, it got the corners out convincingly at a house notorious for standing them up. I shot a 279 and a 258 with this ball and averaged 235 for a 10 game set using this ball and a Dimension.

SUMMARY
The Gravity Shift surprised me with the level of control it gave me. I was able to make small, simple moves and hold the pocket all day with it. This ball clears the front of the lanes easily with a confident backend move while maintaining excellent pin action. The R2X cover can be readily tweaked with sanding or polish for fine tuning. I would recommend it for use on house shots when you want some extra boards of hook or for medium volume tournament shots.

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Jason Doust
Storm/Vise Australia Amateur Staff
http://www.bowlersedge.com.au

Okay everyone its time for my review only after 3 games tonight. I will go on more detail in about a week or so when i got more games on it. Well I had a 662 tonight with it on my first league night with it. I drilled this ball 5" from PAP and kicked cg about 2" from the center of span. I needed a ball with some length and a little smooth back end well I got it. I tried to go straight up the boards and it wasn't working great for me so I moved left and I was just killing the pocket with every shot. This ball looks like it is very verstial just like the T-Road Solid. I think this ball you could play with the cover a little bit and still kill the pins. It has been awhile since I seen pins fly all over the place and with that ball the pins flew like crazy.

Storm Dimension

I have this ball laid out with the pin above the middle finger and cg straight under that.  My pap is 5 over and 3/8 up.  This ball for me is very strong.  As typical with Storm equipment it is easy to get through the heads.  The ball is very even rolling but still strong in the backend.  It has a very good continuous action through the pins.  I used in on a house shot and intentionally threw the ball wider to see how it would react off the dry.  The ball still did not roll out.  When i would miss in it still had plenty of hitting power.  No weak corners with this ball.  For everyone that liked The Cell you will like this ball just as much.  Compared to the Cell I think this one is easier to get through the midlane and is a couple boards stronger.  Once again a very nice piece from Storm.  Cannot wait to throw what they follow up this ball with.




Jason Zook
PBA Member
South Region