:)STORM – Absolute Power 

Patterns used for review:

Pattern A1: 43 Ft 29Mls 7:1

COMMENTS

LAYOUT:  4X4X2 , I use multiple hand positions and speed changes which changes rev rate, read and speed of ball.

PLAY

The STORM Absolute Power is a pretty ball. It has a color swirl that pops and definitely a shelf looker. Now, let’s talk testing. Overall, the AP rolled well and performed as expected. I was only able to test the AP on one patter. Additional testing will be done on a few other patterns as normal.


Pattern A1:

The Absolute Power was used on one of the four house patterns at 43ft. This pattern being a longer pattern with moderate volume from 8-8 and more friction from 8-2 with 2 different oils.  The AP read just past the mid lanes each time and made a continuous move to the pocket. Original play for practice was 15 to 10. After a game and line change to 12-5, the AP was a bit much for the pattern if speed dropped or rev rate increased in the same area. The AP would hold the line but I had to be clean at the bottom as not to get the over/under skid flip. Real keys here are how it read and controlled the pattern and as the pattern developed for ball changes and moves left, and definitely for my style of play to be left and stay inside. HOWEVER, the AP when backing off of it a bit and going more forward in the release played better than expected and controlled more area with power from the right. After initial testing….I’m not sure where I would fit this ball in my bag. I only say that because of current arsenal set up.

LOW DOWN: The Storm Absolute Power will be a better ball for those bowlers who are low to medium in rev rate and speed. It will give you the look that you want without sacrificing big moves fast. 

More to follow on challenge and sport patterns.

LANE CONDITION
Tested: 42' THS

COMMENTS
My Layouts:
Pin down: 4.25 x 3.75 x 3.75
Pin up:     5 x 3.25 x 1.5

Both in OOB surface

The Storm Absolute Power bowling ball is a true force of nature on the lanes, embodying the essence of raw power and precision. In this review, we'll delve into its exceptional performance characteristics, focusing on its midlane control, torque generation, and uniquely textured coverstock.

Midlane Dominance: Pin Down
The midlane control of the Storm Absolute Power is nothing short of impressive. The Sentinel core design and R2S Deep work in perfect harmony, providing a predictable and smooth transition through the midlane better than the Absolute for me. I used this primarily on the fresh for my style where it performed the best.   better suited for medium to heavy oil conditions, this ball maintains a steady and controlled motion, allowing for optimal pin carry and increased hitting power.
The midlane read is consistent in showing when to make any adjustments or ball changes for me. Great readability as I can change to the Pin Up layout for a booming backend shape. Carry is a 9/10 in my experience.

Torque Unleashed: Pin Up
No issues in generating torque, the Storm Absolute Power stands out as another  true powerhouse in the Premier line. The core's dynamics and the ball's weight block were designed to create a strong and angular backend reaction. As the ball reaches the end of the oil pattern, it unleashes a powerful turn. This torque-driven motion enhances pin action and increases my carry percentage.

Coverstock:
The textured R2S Deep cover of the Storm Absolute Power is unique surface finish which creates additional friction, allowing the ball to read the lane effectively without sacrificing its midlane predictability. When in use for me, this makes the Absolute Power versatile, excelling on various oil patterns and ensuring a consistent reaction that adapts to changing lane conditions.

Conclusion:
Bowlers seeking a ball with an aggressive backend response will find the Absolute Power to be a formidable weapon in their arsenal.

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Layout: 45 x 4 ½ x 35

As with the original Absolute itself, the combination of a weaker cover and a strong core results in a unique ball reaction for the Absolute Power.  It is clean through the front but has a reliable arcing midlane/backend. This ball rolls the best for me on medium oil conditions, as the coverstock does not have enough strength to dig through heavy oil.  When I encounter heavier oil, balls such as the Optimum Idol or the Summit are much better choices. As the lane breaks down through the night, moving to the Absolute Power is the right move. As with the original Absolute, when this ball encounters the correct lane condition, the pin carry is markedly fantastic.

Mike LeViner

Bowler Stats:
Speed: 15.5 MPH
Rev Rate: 250 RPM
Tilt: 6.6 degrees
Axis Rotation: 80 degrees
PAP: 4 5/8 over 1 5/8 up

Layout: 5 X 4 X 21/2 VLS

Video Review: https://youtu.be/CPu85zVdjyg

With the release of the Absolute Power I was hoping it would fit in my arsenal better than the original Absolute. The original had a lot of under/ over ball reaction for me since the core is so strong and the R2S Deep Hybrid cover is so clean. On this release I put a benchmark type of layout on it to have a smoother more controllable ball motion out of this strong asymmetrical piece.

This ball with the stronger Sentinel core and R2S Deep solid coverstock gives me a ball I match up better with and it has a similar but earlier ball motion than the Rubicon. By using a benchmark layout I have a more predictable ball motion to help me see when the lanes are transitioning.

The R2S Deep Solid cover is also a versatile cover and can be used at different grits and even polished. This ball is versatile for me on the PBA 50 Tour. I am able to use it on multiple patterns.


Pete Dohan
Storm Bowling Amateur Staff
#StormNation

Hello everyone and welcome to another Beyond the Arrows Ball Reviews brought to you by Striking Results Pro Shop, Bowlifi and Turbo 2 n 1 Grips, today we will be reviewing the new Storm Absolute Power.
The Absolute Power has a low RG value of 2.48 which means it will rev up early and a medium differential of 0.050 and a high intermediate differential of 0.021 which will have a slightly sharp change of direction on the backend.
The Absolute Power is the second installment in the Absolute line that has the Sentinel Core.  The R&D team has also reduced the amount of weight block mass near the area where the thumb hole is typically placed. This ensures the Absolute Power will change direction and continue through the pins better and more consistently.
As per the R2S Deep Solid cover, the coverstock is cleaner through the front compared to the flagship R2S formula. This yields a more aggressive shape to the pocket with more overall angle through the pins.
I did a ball comparison to the Storm Absolute Power and the 900 Global Xponent at 42 ft house shot, 25 ml of oil. 
In comparison to the Storm Absolute, the Power starts up earlier in the midlane due to the Deep solid cover verses the deep hybrid cover of the Absolute. The Absolute will hook more in the backend then the Power which makes them a powerful one-two punch.
In comparison to the 900 Global Xponent, the Power starts up earlier and hooks more in the backend but where the Xponent has a lower flare potential where it will be a good where the Absolute is a little too long, the Xponent will be that in between piece. 
As per the surface adjustments, the Absolute Power has a box surface of 4,000 abralon, where I saw went too long especially on heavy oil.
On heavy oil the optimum surface would be a 1000 grit Abralon.
In the bag, will be the Absolute Power, Optimum Idol, Absolute and the VEBO
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