Storm Revenant: R3S pearl reactive coverstock with the Vector Core
Layouts: 60 x 6 x 70 at 2000 grit polished and 60 x 1 ½ x 55 box condition – Reacta Gloss
My specs: Ball speed 15+, Rev rate 425, PAP 4 and up 13/16
Used on several different lane conditions and surfaces with both layouts. We first drilled the 60 x 6 x 70 and I noticed on SPL, there was not very much motion on the backend, so I tried a couple different surface changes and decided to park the ball until I got a chance tried it on different lanes. Then I tried out the 60 x 1 ½ x 55 on the SPL and as expected with the shorter pin to pap the ball read earlier and gave me a much better look on SPL. Took the 6 in pin ball to a center with well worn HPL and a lighter volume house pattern and that ball really reminded me of a Hy-Road, just a smidge smoother front to back and kept the track area in play for me. 4-6 boards right with my feet the 1 ½ in ball had a very similar look on the backend. Took both to a center with WOOD lanes and realized while it is important to have some longer pin to pap layouts – the 6 in pin ball was AMAZING. Kept the lane in play all through the night of practicing. 1 ½ pin ball did rev up because of the layout, but still had plenty of get up and go in the backend. With the 6in pin ball, the straighter I play, the better my carry is on WOOD and HPL. Both balls will serve a purpose for me when I hit up some upcoming tournaments. One of them will be the ball I start with just depends on the pattern length and what lane surface the centers will have. The Revenant is a great ball for any level of bowler. I have seen 2 handers, strokers, crankers, and anything in between use the Revenant at several matchmaker events and they are one of the most popular balls being purchased – even with the recent release of the Storm iQ Tour Ruby.
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Ball Specs: Storm Revenant
Coverstock R3Sâ„¢ Pearl Reactive
Weight Block Vectorâ„¢ Core
Color Amethyst/Black
Finish Reacta Glossâ„¢
Layout 50x3 7/8   x30 or 3 7/8x4 1/2x1 3/4
Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 3 1/2 Over 5/8 up
Rev Rate 400
Speed at release 17.5
Review:
The Storm Revenant is reincarnation of the spectre. The Revenant sits in the thunder line and is going to have the same cover and core as the Spectre. If you were a fan of the spectre youre going to love the Revenant. Finished with Reacta Gloss this ball is going to go downlane maybe a foot or two more but gives that similar strong motion off the spot. If you want it to roll the same as the Spectre I would suggest taking it 1000 grit and step two compound. This is going to be a great transition ball under a Phaze 5 but stronger than a Hyroad pearl. Get yours now at your local Storm VIP pro shop.
Alex Thomes
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LANE CONDITION

Length: 43'

Volume: 22.5

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS

defined: a person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead.

The most clever of ALL the names given to a ball, The Revenant is the 2nd  coming of the Spectre.  We know the Spectre  was banned completely, with that being said, the shape it created was pretty unique in the line.

The Revenant came into the line with HIGH expectations.  I shot 300/800 with it, straight off the press!  After that I failed to find a place for it in the bag.  I was just never what I was looking for exactly. 

I changed surfaces on it a couple times taking it to 500 then step2. With no success. Later I tried 1000-3000 and Boom, there it was!

It needs mentioned that I injured my foot and had to lay out a few weeks.  When I came back, something about the Revenant called my name.  It was exactly what I needed with my slower ball speed.  Strong, Smoother, Continuous motion!

Balls getting a lot of play
Infinite Physix: 5x4x2
HyRoad: 4.5x4.25x3.75
IQ Ruby: 5x4x2
Phaze4: 5x4x2
Fate: 5x4x2


COMMENTS

Likes: color, ball roll, cleverness of the name

Dislikes: took a minute to find the right surface


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Length: 43ft

Volume: 25.5 mls

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS




Likes: I love how close it is to the Spectre for me. I personally loved the Spectre and was very sad when it got banned. But the Revenant is almost a perfect 1to1 replacement. The biggest difference I see between the 2 is that the Revenant for me is definitely a little bit weaker overall but definitely a lot smoother. It must be because of the darker colors in the Revenant but it’s a lot smoother and more predictable for me than the Spectre was and that’s a good thing in my opinion. But if you miss being able to throw your Spectre than look no further than the Revenant.

Dislikes: None!

Layout: 55 x 4 ½ x 35
Following in the footsteps of the Spectre, the Revenent provides a smooth, consistent reaction on medium to medium-light oil conditions. It has enough midlane read to be used for straighter angles on some medium-heavier conditions, but it is most at home on medium oil. It is very clean in the front part of the lane, and has a smooth arc the rest of the way. The Revenant is a great step down from equipment such as the Exotic Gem, Infinite Physix, or Eternity, which are all at home on heavier conditions. The Revenant has more overall motion than balls such as the Electrify GO or BSY, and is smoother than the Hyped Pearl or HyRoad Pearl.

Mike LeViner