Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  375 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  4 5/8 straight across

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
Layout:  45, 4 ¾   , 70

The Intense is the perfect step up from the Code Red/Black.  I love my Code series balls, but sometimes they aren’t strong enough to handle heavier oil or fresh conditions.  The Intense solves that problem.  It rolls earlier and has a strong midlane roll.  It has a continuous backend, but it isn’t too sharp so you can use the Intense on the fresh.  I think the Intense looks a lot like the No Rules Pearl, so I compared it to that too and the Intense has a similar motion but it’s a touch stronger than the No Rules Pearl too.  Compared to the Snap Lock the Intense is a touch cleaner through the front and a little slower on the backend.

Outside of the Code series balls, I have not had a lot of success in the past with Strong asymmetrical pearls from Storm.  I do like the No Rules Pearl, so I was optimistic about the Intense. 

I modified my standard layout on the Intense and drilled out the pin in the middle finger.  I kicked the CG out 45 degrees and added a small hole.  For me the Intense is a little stronger and earlier than the No Rules Pearl.  I have been using the Intense on the Route 66 pattern in my Sport league and averaging close to 240 with it.  It reads the mid-lane strong and just keeps going.  It will be great for medium-longer patterns when solids are too strong and you need a little more angle but not as much as a code red or code black.  When the Intense starts to hook too much, I go down to the Code Red.

The Intense is by far the strongest pearl I have ever thrown and will get a lot of use on longer and heavier patterns.

Intense

Pin below bridge cg kicked out 1.5 inches.

40 ft hpl on ths

This ball needs oil and lots of it.  This ball allows me to play deep inside angles with plenty of recovery. I didnt have any problems pulling it into the oil either and still carrying the corners. I did play with the surface some to blend out some of my over under issue and it’s very receptive to surface change.  overall this is a nice piece.  This ball also has very good shelf appeal, bright colors and the Moroccan mint scent is pleasant. This ball is available now. Go see your local pro shop professional today. Bowl up a Storm.

The Intense is the new asymmetrical ball in the premier line of balls from Storm, the Bowlers Company. The Intense uses the new RAD-E core, that has numbers of 2.49 Rg, 0.050 differential, and 0.017 intermediate differential in 15lb bowling balls. The cover of the Intense is  R3S pearl, and has an appealing color combination of lime, black, and white.

I drilled my Intense with a 4 x 4 x 2 layout. This is the first time I have used this layout. I wanted to try something a bit different, to give a different shape in my bag. The Intense is very clean through the front of the lane, with a strong, firm, change of direction once encountering the friction on the lane. The Intense with this layout for me, is the very definition of skid flip, or hockey stick type reaction. Because of the clean nature through the front of the lane, I have hit the cover with a used 4000 abralon pad, just to “break the cover in”.  I have used the Intense on different patterns with different volumes of oil, and the best reaction I have had so far with it, is on USBC White #3. I can start off in the track area on the lane with the Intense, and migrate in on the lane, as the pattern changes, and still get corner, recovery and carry from deeper angles than what I normally can with other asymmetrical bowling balls. I haven’t really tried the Intense on really flat patterns yet, as I’m not sure the sudden change of direction would be beneficial, in that environment. The Intense has shown me enough, that I would like to drill another one, using one of my more standard layouts, as this 4 x 4 x 2 seems to have left me with a very condition specific ball, which I anticipated, and is why I went with this layout.

In my opinion, the Intense was designed to offer a really strong change of direction at the friction spot, in which it does. If you want to see that type of reaction, then you really should try an Intense. If you are looking for control, than maybe a different option would be more beneficial for you, like a Marvel pearl or Dare Devil. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Storm Intense. As always, don’t forget to bowl up a Storm!

I recently had to replace my favorite Storm pearlized ball, the Code Black because I used it so much that i've tracked it out. Probably over 120 games. The RAD 4 core with the R2S cover was a great combination so when i heard that the Intense had the RAD-E Core wrapped with the R3S cover, I knew it would be the perfect replacement!
I used my benchmark layout 4x4x2. 5"right X 3/4" up PAP
The reaction I got was so impressive. It was clean through the heads and read the midlane really well. The most impressive thing about it was the backend motion. It stored its energy with this layout so well that its motion through the pin decks was amazing. All tolled, i would say that it gave me 4-5 more boards of backend more than my Code Black.
If you're looking for a ball with tremendous backend motion and great hitting power, the new Storm Intense is for you!

BALL SPECS
Pin Length: 3 - 4 
Starting Top Weight: 3 oz
Ball Weight: 15
 
DRILL PATTERN
Pin buffer 3 inches

4 x 5 x 3
 
BOWLER STYLE:  RH - Stroker
Rev Rate:  380-420
Ball Speed: 15-16
PAP/Track:  PAP:  5 13/16” and 1/2" up
 
SURFACE PREP
Box Finish:  factory 1500 polished
BALL MOTION
Radial Accelerating Disk™ (RAD) technology was unveiled in the original X-Factor™ series as the first to feature dual density disc technology. More recently, this design premise emerged in the RAD4™ Core powering the Code™ series. With the new Intense, our R&D Team is taking it a step further with the new RAD-E™ Core. The “E” stands for ENERGY as the elongated ellipses near the pin increase the separation of mass as well as the potential energy of this dynamic beast.

 COMMENTS

I drilled the Intense pin up with a 3 inch pin buffer. This ball really goes through the head with a strong backend motion. If you are looking for a ball to go down the lane and make a sharp backend motion this is your ball.

 
Mike Sipple
Storm/Roto Grip/Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
www.rotogrip.com

Layout: 50 x 4 1/4 x 75

The Intense is a must have in any bowlers bag and is a step up from the Code series. The Intense is very strong but a little earlier than the Code Red. It’s very clean and smoother off the back. For me, it best fits in on any condition when I need some length but not too much. The Intense will be good on sport patterns as well and can handle oil.