- Color: Black
- Coverstock: U2Sâ„¢ Urethane
- Weight Block: Turbineâ„¢
- Ball Finish: 2000-Abralon
- Flare Potential: 3”-4” (Medium)
- RG: 16#-2.53, 15#-2.55, 14#-2.58
- Diff: 16#-.040, 15#-.038, 14#-.035
- Recommend Lane Conditions: Dry
- Description: Our intent was to design a “pure” urethane coverstock with less surface friction for those challenging patterns along with a core combination that would complement. We developed the U2S™ coverstock, a second generation of U2000™. It enables one to get length with out the over-reaction that resin sometimes creates. Even though it’s made of a pure urethane material it’s dynamic enough to handle today’s lane conditioners. The Turbine™ core creates ample flare to ensure fresh coverstock is always touching the lane. This translates into additional friction to create ample entry angle, without generating an over/under reaction down lane. The Natural™ integrates classic reaction with today’s modern technology to deliver unbeatable performance.

Im a Lefty tweener with a Med-high track, and high ball speed.  I have my natural drilled pin under ring, cg kicked out slightly.  The U2S urethane coverstock matched with the turbine core makes for one essential weapon on the dry.  The Natural rolls absolutely amazing on the dry.  I think storm really got it with the urethane cover with a semi-weak core.  Perfect match up for a excellent dry lane ball, that will always give you that kick on the end to carry all ten. This ball is great if you think the swing wont be there, but the other balls to much, get up those boards with this ball, nothing to worry about.  Excellent ball, great concept, another winner from storm!
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Mike Haberman Jr.
William Paterson University Bowling
Storm Bowling Staff

The Natural was very consistent due to its urethane cover stock i have a layout 4 x 4 which for this ball went down the lane and arced in. I used this ball a few times on the Kegel Pattern the Boardwalk a slightly drier pattern how ever i was able to play more direct. On heavier Patterns i found the natural to be best as a spare ball.
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Kevin Brophy William Paterson Bowling Team

Don't know my measurments, don't really care. Every ball i have is drilled the same, straight up 1:30 drill. So i needed a ball to combat the over under and the massive dry i see at game 3 of league. The house i bowl in has a massive wall but i have to much hand to really be successful, i could stand left, close my eyes and pitch it to the gutter and hit the head pin every time... I needed something to help me be more consistant and think during league. So i got a 15 pound Natural drilled 1:30, And tossed a few games, i love this thing. No snap, just roll. Why have i never had a urethane like this??? I am rev and speed dominant, and i do not get around the side of the ball much, i am more up the back of the ball. But i can tell you this thing is sweet, very consistant ball reaction.
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Obviously you were not listening to your ball...

This ball always goes in my bag! In symmetric terms, I have it layed out 4 x 3 7/8 with a 3 1/2" pin buffer. For me, this puts the pin under the ring finger. I have used it at many different surface preps and it responds well to changes. I currently have it at 2000 AB and it still gets through the heads well, even on a light or highly used condition. Must be that U2S coverstock.
This ball is great for playing outside or on fresh or flying backends. If the backends are clean enough, it will strike from deep angles, also! It will smooth out most any over/under condition. For being so smooth, the ball still carries extremely well. When the lanes are really dry, this is my next choice up in hitting power above my Lane #1 Starburst XXXL. The only conditions it won't shine on are heavy and/or long oil, and burnt heads with lots of carry down. The reactives have a better chance on those.
This ball is a pleasure to throw and makes a good choice to read the lanes with. It will tell you if you need more ball, and quite often, it will be enough.


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the pooh

See profile for specs.
This ball was drilled pin above and in between fingers and CG  on the slightly strong side of center. Won't spend much time on drilling as this will vary and coverstock is 75% of the reaction.  In this case, Urethane cover is probably even more like 85-90%.  As usual, I suggest to work with your local pro to find what best works for you.  My ball driller has been watching me for 2 years and I let him select the drilling to compliment me and my arsenal.

Bowl on 41ft THS.  Honestly, my first impression was I wasn't sure if I could actually use this ball for a strike shot.  I was a little worried about spending this kind of money on Urethane equipment.  However, I really liked it for spares immediately.

Price 7/10: Going back to my first impressions, I would have given this ball a lower score.  It was hard to reconcile spending "new ball" money for "old school" technology.  But I tried to keep an open mind and take the plunge.

Core:  It's got the same core as my Furious so I knew that it will be a fairly strong hitting core.  It's a well-known symmetrical core for Storm.

Cover 7/10: Well...it's Urethane.  I have a hard time scoring this compared to the now standard reactive coverstock.  Urethane does not absorb oil much and wreaks a little bit of havoc on the oil line.  It's hard to say how versatile this cover is but it's nothing like your current solid reactives as far as versatility.  This is ultimately because of how Urethane reacts to oil and dry.  Urethane reacts slowly off dry so tweaks only need to be miniscule.  I haven't tried polishing the ball as I really think it will turn it into an almost plastic ball on a 41ft THS.

Reaction 9/10: Ok, after all of this, I have to say I am falling in love with the urethane reaction.  I almost want to use it on fresh, but I have to be smart about it.  With that being said, it took me 2 games to figure out how to throw strikes with this ball.  My first ball was reactive, i.e., Crush/R.  People might remember WRWJ win a few tournaments with it.  Point being, I never experienced a urethane ball until now.  One night, finally decided to pull it out after 2 games.  It took me most of the game to understand the Urethane reaction.  Since then, I have pulled it out several times for the 3rd or 4th game and have yet to score lower than 228.  If you find the right place on the lanes, you can stay in the pocket for a long time.  You're always close to the pocket and I have to say that carry is pretty good.  I really don't have problems leaving 7s, even though you would expect it with a smooth reacting ball.

Just to touch on the shape of the reaction, it is very smooth.  Reactive balls can give you nothing like this.  It reads very early, towards the end of the heads and early midlane.  The rest of the lane, it is smooth and you watch it walk into the pocket.  I'm moving well left, going 7 to 10, pretty much a down and in shot.  I was pleasantly surprised to miss a couple of shots 7 to 7 and getting very light swishers with awesome carry.    

Overall 9/10:  People, don't miss out on this.  Intagibles!  On drier conditions, the urethane reaction is just a throw back.  If you are accurate and don't spray the ball too much, you will love this ball.  It might not be love at first sight for people who've never experienced urethane before, but you will fall in love with it.  While all the others are fighting overreaction and diving averages in game 3 or 4 or 2nd shift, you will have a nice and easy line to the pocket with the Natural.  And you will generally stay out of trouble.  

NOTE:  Something to keep in mind is that because the entry angle is not as steep, some balls that might look typically high for a reactive ball will be dead flush with the Natural.

NOTE 2:  I am absolutely loving this ball for spares.  I have always been able to throw my reactive pin straight with a flat wrist, but having a bit of trouble using every strike ball for spares, I was recommended plastic.  I have never really gotten comfortable with plastic as I felt it had so much skid with my flat wrist.  Urethane is the perfect remedy if you are like me.  It reads the early part of the lane but will not jump on the backend.  I feel like it gives me the "room" to more comfortably make 7 pins while not having to dramatically change hand position.

Hey just curious, I roll for my High School and I was wondering if I should get the Natural for my low end ball...currently I'm throwing a Bounty Hunter, Rival, Toxic, and Bash. But today the bash was even to much when the lanes broke down after about 8 games. And I bowl a lot of tournaments that have conditions that are burnt out. I was looking into but would you recommmend the Natural?

To scrichmo, sorry if mispelled, I just bought it last Monday night. Dad and I stayed after and threw two games and I used the Natural on house shot that had leagues rolled on it already. I was throwing from 15-19 with my feet 8-13. Anyways finished strong first game with 206. Then threw the first 11 and on the last shot just snapped a tad too much and left a solid 4 pin! I shot 299!