I am so excited for the all new !q Ruby! I have been a huge fan of the !q line since the original !q Tour was released back in 2012. This !q Ruby features the same core and cover (R2S Pearl) as the !q Emerald, !q 30, and the original !q Tour Pearl (goldie). The Ruby is the same motion that you expect out the !q line, but the Ruby features a great vibrant ruby red color and Berry Splash scent that has not been on any of the !q balls to this point. This ball is going to be a must have for all fans of any of the !q bowling balls, make sure you go out and get yours March 17th!

Layout: 55 x 4½ x 75

Storm IQ Tour Ruby – WWRD 3/17/2023

Cover: R2S Pearl Reactive
Core: C3 Centripetal Control
RG: 2.49
RG. Diff. 0.029
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Fragrance:  Berry Splash

Storm’s new IQ Tour Ruby is a Symmetrical Pearl piece that is good for Light-Medium conditions.  PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400.  Speed: 16.5.  Drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers and CG kicked out 1” from the palm.   Out of Box ball motion is clean through the fronts with a smooth motion on the backend.  I took a 2k and 3k Abralon afterwards and it was still clean through the fronts with a few more boards stronger on the backend.  I compared this piece to the Night Road, Fate, and Revenant.  The Night Road was 3-3 stronger and sharper on the backend.  Fate was 3-3 stronger.  Revenant was 2-2 more than the IQ Tour Ruby.


Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1YD-54pwPGHG4MGrYQjFw

Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  400 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  4 ½ over and ½ up

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
VLS Layout: 
Layout 1:  5 x 4 x 2 ½  (pin above bridge)
Layout 2:  4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

IQ Tour Ruby is more like the IQ Tour Gold than the IQ 30 or Emerald.  The darker IQ 30 and Emerald both stood up a little quicker and got forward.  Jerk and Snap.  The Gold and Ruby being lighter both hit the dry but the stay a little more round and continuous.  I’ve liked all the IQ Tour PEARLS and the Ruby is no exception.

LANE CONDITION

Length: 40ft

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Dual Angle Layout: 60 x 3 x 30
Storm Vector Layout: 3 x 5 3/8 x 1 3/8

Likes: This ball is so clean through the heads but still has the pop you’re looking for on the back end.  Never had the IQ Emerald but all the buzz seems to lead me to believe this is the IQ Emerald 2.0.  I had been missing that mid line ball for when the lanes start to transition and heads get burned up.  This ball will allow you to stay right longer as everyone is migrating left.  Bonus points for the scent, this is by far the best smelling Storm ball to date.

Dislikes: None


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Storm
!Q Tour Ruby
Coverstock:  R2S Pearl Reactive
Finish:  Reacta Gloss
Core:  C3 Centripetal Control Core
RG:  2.49
Differential:  0.029

Layout:  5 1/2 x 5 x 5 - 2LS
Layout Extras:  2 1/8 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left
Tester:  PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D

Review:
The !Q series continues on with the new !Q Tour Ruby. This updated version of the !Q series features the all new Reacta Gloss finish applied to the R2S coverstock.  If you have enjoyed the !Q series this is a must have.  If you are looking for a great reaction on a variety of house patterns the !Q Tour Ruby is sure to be a winner for most styles of bowling.

I've enjoyed the oob Reacta Gloss finish on this ball. In comparison to the 1500 polish finish the all new Reacta Gloss finish appears to be cleaner through the fronts and more controlled in comparison to the iQ Tour Emerald with the 1500 polish finish.  The !Q Tour Ruby provides nice length and great punch with a high degree of control.

In my opinion, the iQ Tour Ruby and the !Q Tour Emerald are slightly different in overall reaction due to the Reacta Gloss finish. The Emerald is about 1-2 feet earlier and slightly stronger off the spot. Both balls fit nicely in the arsenal. Your Ruby upgrade/replacement will not disappoint.

The !Q Tour Ruby is a nice addition for any arsenal and you'll likely find a spot in the bag for most medium and THS patterns. The blend of length, overall strength and control provides a lot of options for this piece.  The !Q Tour Ruby is quickly becoming one of my favorite balls in the bag.  Be sure to grab one today and enjoy more information on a variety of SPI balls at https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A .

Michael Slatky
900 Global Staff Member
York, PA

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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Storm IQ Tour Ruby
Coverstock: R2S Pearl Reactive
Core: C3 Centripetal Control Core
Factory Finish: Reacta Gloss
Layout: 4 x 2

The IQ series is legendary. The Emerald IQ was one of my favorite balls of all time and now we have a Ruby IQ that is simply a different color. The Ruby provides a fair amount of mid-lane control for a super shiny ball, yet still somehow has a sharp breakpoint off the spot. In terms of shiny midpoint balls in our lineup, I have the Ruby a fair amount stronger than the Revenant, which is much cleaner and tends to be more useful on higher friction environments.

The Ruby has already taken a prime spot in my bag and is the first ball out in many situations. The IQ series has always been great for a variety of styles for their forgiveness and long window of usefulness. I expect the Ruby to be no different.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/U3_p7k8EhGM

IQ TOUR RUBY just amazing ball !!! It's at this moment my favourite 2023 ball. It's more for the dryers conditions than oilest. I can play straight front of me or really all across the lane too and it's always a lot predictable. When it hit the backend, she always give just to good amount of hook even if in on the oilest center of the lane or on the side where is dryer so he give a big flexibility. When he hit the pins, she give me the impression that he push all the pins on the back. The 10th pin don't ofen stay on the lane according how it hits. It's the perfect house shot ball for all bowler styles. Like the originale Iq tour, it's impossible that you don't have a Ruby on your bag when you go on the tournament road.  For sure I will keep some on backup for futur. #stormnation
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJQxB4Ev5L56n0H958rouPw