IQ Tour Ruby • Storm • Master Series
Core • C3 Centripetal Control Core
Coverstock • R2S Pearl Reactive • Finish 1500-Grit/Reacta Gloss Polished
Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.49 Differential • .035
Layout • 4 x 4 ½ x 2 ½
Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Testers Rev Rate • 300
Test Pattern • 42' T.H.S. (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street

Storm has taken the legendary success of their IQ Tour Series to another level with their release of the IQ Tour Ruby. With Storm's C3 Centripetal Control Core's superb reliability and the friction-biting R2S Pearl Reactive Coverstock, the new IQ Tour Ruby is the next "must-have" ball to add to nearly any bowler's arsenal! So, let's take a closer look at why you "gotta have a Ruby!"

The C3 Centripetal Control Core may be a mouthful, but the word "control" is all you need to understand when it comes to the C3! Being a straighter player, I depend on a core's consistency and predictability to keep my A game in play. And the C3 symmetrical core does this exceptionally well. I can count on the C3 to rev up smoothly in the mid-lane without being overly aggressive and burning up its energy too soon. And with its stable and predictable motion, I can rely on the C3 to keep on "truckin'" for me off the pattern. And unlike other symmetrical cores that run out of gas because of my low rev rate, the C3 retains an intense amount of energy that erupts as it impacts the pocket and blasts it through the pin deck. So, if you're looking for a benchmark core, you can rely on and trust? Look no further; the C33 Centripetal Control Core is a great choice!

The sharp-looking R2S Pearl Reactive Coverstock is an exceptional choice for the Ruby! And don't let the glossy finish fool you! The R2S Pearl Reactive Coverstock is a well-blended mixture that produces a flawless transition between skid, hook, and roll throughout a night of typical league bowling. However, being a straighter player, surface is my best friend. So for my straighter, high-speed low rev game, I took the R2S Pearl Reactive Coverstock to 1000-grit Abralon and followed it up with Storm Step #2 Compound, and the results were fantastic!

I like how the R2S Pearl easily skated across the heads on a fresh THS but gently started gripping in the mid-lane. And when the Ruby finds the end of the pattern, the R2S Pearl performs at its best. I like how the R2S Pearl loves friction but isn't too quick or "jumpy" when it finds it. Instead, I found the R2S Pearl cuts through the pattern smoothly without sacrificing the power I needed for the pins. And I liked how the R2S Pearl methodically blended its way through the over/ under and spotty conditions that develop towards the end of the third game. So, clearly, after a night of league bowling, I could easily say the R2S Pearl Reactive kept me in my comfort zone all night with the IQ Tour Ruby!

In conclusion, the IQ Tour Ruby is a great new release by Storm. Bowlers of many styles, speeds, and releases will find a place for the Ruby. And for that straighter and rev challenged bowlers like me, you will find a benchmark ball that will be there for you shot after shot! So, stop in your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and see for yourself why you "gotta have a Ruby" in your arsenal!


Rick Klimowicz
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
Roll the Ball Pro Shop
Penndel, PA

The new addition to the IQ line is the IQ Tour Ruby!  Let's just say my favorite Storm ball of all time is the Original IQ Tour Pearl "Gold Ball".  So over the years Storm has made a few IQ Tour pearls, 30th Anniv. and Emerald to name a few. Now the IQ Ruby is released and it doesn't disappoint. Great shelf appeal with the bright Red color.
I drilled mine 4.5 x 4 x 2 pin up.  I was very impressed with the amount of overall hook that the Ruby has with a low diff core.  For me the IQ pearls matches up with my roll perfectly.  I can use the Ruby on house shots, usually 2nd and 3rd games when he heads get beat up a little.  As the Ruby gives you that skid through fronts with ease, but with the quicker response down lane.  Also on the sport patterns the Ruby shines the best when the lanes transition.  With the lower RG and low diff, the Ruby is very controllable and stays on line. I have the Ruby below the Revanant, Phaze 5, Night Road and Zen.  But stronger than the Hustle, Burner and Tropicals.
I have drilled the Ruby for all styles of bowlers whether for the light or heavy handed players with great success. The Ruby is a must drill for any bowlers arsenal. Its that good of a ball.  Thank you to the Storm Plant team for releasing another IQ Pearl!!

Brian Watson
Storm Pro Shop Staff

PAP  3 7/8 up 1 1/8
TILT  - 17
RPM - 400
MPH - 16-17

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

The newest addition to the already established IQ line, the IQ Tour Ruby. The IQ Tour has been a staple in everyone's bag for many years, the new Ruby complements it very well. Once the IQ Tour solid, starts to get lazy down lane as I move left, that is when I know it is time for the Ruby. For me, the IQ Ruby is a but earlier for a pearl ball, as it wants to pick up in the mid lane, but still has plenty of backend to finish. I would compare it to the Storm Revenant, as both like to pick up in the midlane, however the IQ Ruby has more backend. I know the IQ Tour Pearl (Gold) was a very popular ball when it was released years back, the IQ Tour Ruby is the closest ball I've thrown to have that similar motion.

Length: 43ft

Volume: 23mls

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Typical House Shot




Likes: What is there not to like about a new pearl IQ! In my opinion it is the closest thing yet to the original gold IQ to date. For me it is definitely stranger than the emerald or the IQ 30 was. Both of those ball were a bit on the cleaner side and closer to the tour solid shape wise rather than IQ gold shape wise. But the Ruby for me is very close shape wise to the original gold. The gold was always a little quicker of the spot and not as continuous as the tour solid so it went through the pins a little different which made me originally fall in the love with gold and the Ruby does just that! I think it is due to the red coloring which for me is typically a stronger reacting color and gold is the same way for me. It’s almost locks up the way asymmetric balls do sometimes but in a good way. So when you do happen to miss right and doesn’t just shoot off the spot and 3-6-10 every time it actually kinda locks up at that spot and just snaps the 10 out which definitely makes your window for miss room a lot bigger. So all in all if you liked the gold then you will like the ruby but honestly what isn’t there to like about a pearl IQ!

Dislikes: Absolutely not a one!