LANE CONDITION

Length: 41

Volume: 20ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: This ball is without a doubt a great addition to the Storm line.
I didn't like the VG nano so i was skeptical. Apparently it was the core i didn't like b/c this ball gets down the lane so clean and just wants to annihilate the pins from any place on the lane, and accomplishes the task.
Drilled 60x4x40, ball can some back from most area of the lane on a house shot. I haven't tried it on sport yet, that will be this weekend.

If you have been waiting to choose a ball, this ball comes out in 2 weeks. Make sure you preorder it now.

Dislikes: non yet


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Storm IQ Tour Nano Review by Casey Murphy

Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  375 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  5 across ¾ up

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
Layout:  55, 5, 45

Just when you thought the IQ series couldn’t get any better, here comes the IQ Tour Nano.  This is a beefed up version of the original IQ Tour.  The IQ Tour Nano has the NRG solid cover and man does this ball pick up an early heavy roll.  This ball will handle a good volume of oil and let me caution you, it needs a lot of oil too! 

The IQ Tour Nano should be effective on most house patterns and heavy volume patterns.  It has the same predictable motion you expect from the IQ Tour series but with the new cover you get that Nano aggressiveness that’s come before in the Marvel-S. 

IQ Tour core, Marvel-S cover.  This is a combination that equals a must have from Storm.

LANE CONDITION

41ft THS
12:1 ratio
24ml



COMMENTS

We had 3 testers test drive the new Storm IQ Tour Nano with rev rates ranging from 375-450.

The Storm IQ Tour Nano is a strong ball that’s very punchy. With the lower diff of this ball, it allows for a potent move off the backends. Adding this core to the NRG cover means this ball really stands up past the midlane. Nobody saw the ball labor to transition whatsoever.
The lower the rev rate, the more versatile this ball will be for you. I love balls that stand themselves up without the bowler having to do much. The low RG and low diff are a perfect match for the NRG cover. This ball is stronger and more aggressive than the Zero Gravity. The Zero Gravity is smoother off the spot. The IQ Tour Nano is a symmetrical compliment to the new asymmetrical Storm Crux.

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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
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Layout:  3 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/8, for heavy oil and mid lane roll

Condition: 41 ft THS, not ideal for what I wanted to test ball on, but couldn't find anything longer longer.

The ball picks up early and rolls well.  the pins stay low and go straight back. It is less then my crux but more then my optimus fit is perfect!  This is another home run for storm. Go visit your local pro shop on December 9th to pick one up. This will make an awesome Christmas gift.

The IQ Tour Nano is the latest Master line bowling ball from Storm. The Tour Nano uses the same C3 Centripetal Control core as the previous IQ Tour balls. The addition of the Nano cover stock gives bowlers a ball that has the capability to handle more oil than the previous Tour releases. The 15lb Tour Nano has an RG of 2.49 and a differential of 0.029. The Tour Nano comes from the factory with a 4000 grit pad finish and is easily adjustable for the lane condition you are bowling on, and smells like Apple Cider. The color combination of black, hunter green, and red and overall look of the ball reminds me of the Second Dimension, an old time favorite of mine.
I drilled my IQ Tour Nano 4 x 4 ¾ x 2 ½. This is the same layout I have on my favorite IQ Tour solid. Comparing the two, the Nano is much earlier and has a continuous reaction, making the Nano seem like a beefed up IQ Tour Solid; whereas the Fusion and the IQ Tour Pearl has more of a hook set motion for me. I have had good success with the Tour Nano on Scorpion, and a few other unnamed patterns that have some volume up front, but lower left to right ratios. The Tour Nano has taken to cover stock changes easily and doesn’t have a problem slowing down too early with even as much as 500 grit abralon. The Tour Nano will cover a lot of boards even with more surface on the ball. Some have found that the Marvel S was way too early and strong for their needs. The IQ Tour Nano will give those bowlers the traction that you need for heavier oil, without the ball over flaring or quitting on them.
I have found my IQ Tour Nano to be the perfect step down from my Marvel S. Seeing the cover read the lane very similar, but having less flare, allowing me to use the Nano when there isn’t as much built in “hold” on the lane is a huge benefit. I can also use the Nano on house conditions that has a lot of oil up front, but is a little shorter in length. I can see where I will be using the Tour Nano on shorter, high volume patterns, and longer, light volume patterns where I want to keep my angles in front of me. The Tour Nano is a step up from the Fusion, and a perfect step down from the Marvel S. The Tour Nano will give bowlers a unique blend of traction as well as downlane motion.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the IQ Tour Nano. Don’t forget to always bowl up a Storm!

Tommy Gollick

Introducing Storm's Latest addition to the Master Line, IQ Tour Nano. The IQ Tour Nano uses the infamous C3 Centripetal Control Core used in the IQ Tour Solid which is one of Storm's most popular balls. The Nano has the NRG Coverstock seen in the Virtual Gravity Nano & Marvel-S. This ball comes out of box at a 4000 grit abralon finish with a scent of Apple Cider. Let me tell you this ball smells and looks like Christmas haha with the black, red, and hunter green colors. I drilled this ball pin up with a 5" Pin to Pap and 5" Cg to Pap Layout.

Out of box, the IQ Tour Nano gave me a clean look through the front part of the lane while reading the mid lanes with a smooth, controlled finish. Even though being such a smooth reaction, this ball packs a huge punch when hitting the pocket. The reaction of this ball is very smooth with a moderate hook potential. Compared to the original IQ Tour Solid, I could see that the Nano was 5-6 boards stronger and read the lanes a foot sooner than the IQ Tour Solid. After the video shoot with this ball, I changed the surface to a 1500grit polished finish for my upcoming tournaments I had. I gotta say; I really like this ball at the polished finish over the OOB finish for my game. It matches up better for me on sport conditions. It gives me great length and a stronger pop off the backend with this surface adjustment.

Based upon performance, I will give the IQ Tour Nano a "B+." Fits perfectly right in the middle of everyones bag. Looking at the Cosmetics of the ball, I absolutely love it! This ball gets the "A+." I love the awesome apple cider scent and the amazing colors of this ball. It almost reminds me of the Second Dimension.

This ball will give all bowlers a great amount of hook with a controlled motion. All types of players and styles will fall in love with this ball.

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Joshua Tajiri
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Storm/Roto Amateur Staff

Conditions: THS (38 feet, medium-heavy volume, also 38 feet, medium volume)
WTBA Tokyo

The IQ Tour Nano is the result of pairing the Centripetal Core from the IQ series with the NRG coverstock. The thing that stands out to me the most about this ball is the versatility. It can handle more oil than the IQ Tour Solid, but the core also keeps it usable on just as many conditions, and perhaps more. In the current lineup, it fits just under the Crux in terms of hook, and is complimented well by the IQ Tour Fusion.

On a typical house shot (THS), the Nano clears the fronts extremely well, has a good midlane roll without wanting to hook early, and makes a strong, continuous backend movement from anywhere on the lane. This is a ball that you can continue to use the entire set by simply moving as the lane transitions. It experiences no loss of energy, carry, or drive as you get deeper on the lane, in fact that is one of its strengths.

On WTBA Tokyo, the versatility is even more apparent. I have the same roll, hit, carry, and continuation from straight down 5 as I do laying the ball down on 35 out to 14. This ball offers a combination of power and control that will give you a look on sport patterns that isn't offered by any other ball out there. As illustrated so well by PBA champions Anthony Pepe and DJ Archer, this ball can be used by a wide variety of styles on very different conditions.

In summary, the IQ Tour Nano is quite possibly the most versatile ball I've ever thrown, and if you're looking for the "it" ball for tournaments like the USBC Open Championships, I feel very strongly that this is the one. It takes extremely well to coverstock changes to really dial it in for your specific game. The attractive black/hunter/red color combination also makes it easily recognizable, and the apple cider scent makes you look forward to opening your bag every time.

Luke Rosdahl
In The Zone Pro Shop
Storm Advisory Staff