Night Road • Thunder Series
Core • Inverted Fe2 Technology
Coverstock • ReX Pearl Reactive • Finish 4k-fast
Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.57 Differential • .046
Layout • 4 x 4 x 2
Tester PAP • 5" R, 5/8" D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Testers Rev Rate • 325
Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street

Storm's legacy of excellence and quality leaped another step forward with their release of the Night Road. The Night Road is built with Storms proven Inverted Fe2 Technology Core and wrapped with their brilliant mixture - the NeX Pearl Coverstock! And the NeX Pearl coverstock is brilliant because it takes the meaning of "Pearl" to a whole different level! And that elevated level gives the Night Road a place of its own in the Storm Thunder Series. So, let's take a closer look.

The Inverted Fe2 Technology Core is one of Storm's most trusted and proven cores. And if you own or watch the original Hy-Road in action, you can understand why. The Inverted Fe2 technology Core provides a smooth rolling ball with a predictable motion in the mid-lane and a crisp, clean turn-off the pattern. And being a straighter player, I became most fond of the Inverted Fe2 Technology Core's ability to retain its energy as it steamrolls through the pins. And with its strong continuation, I can count on the Inverted Fe2 Technology Core to deliver a strong pin reaction that keeps me striking. Rather than deflecting and leaving a ten-pin to shoot at in the tenth frame!

The NeX Pearl Coverstock is what gives the Night Road a place of its own in the Thunder Series! This brilliant mixture is not another "Pearl" like the Hy-Road Pearl or a Hybrid like the original Hy-Road. Instead, the ReX Pearl Reactive is what I would label a "Pearl-brid." Because the Night Road reads earlier than your standard Pearl Coverstock and retains that smooth, clean look we like to see in the back end.

And when I took the NeX Pearl's factory 4k-fast finish to 2000-grit Abralon followed by Reacta-Shine polish. I found the NeX Pearl provided a softer and more methodical transition through the hook and roll phases than a Hybrid. And I especially liked how the NeX Pearl blends the wet/dry conditions and has a smooth response when it finds friction. So, needless to say, I am a fan of the ReX Pearl coverstock.

In conclusion, the Night Road brings a new dimension to Storm's Thunder Line. And standing on its own, the Night Road makes an excellent fit for many league bowlers. And for those who love the Hy-Road, you will find that when combined with the Night Road, you will have a strong combination to tackle any type of conditions you encounter on your way down the lane! So, talk to your local pro shop operator today and see where the Night Road fits into your arsenal. The Night Road is worth the trip!

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

The all new night road is the newest addition to the storm thunder line. If you're looking for an updated hyroad pearl with more punch on the back then this is the ball for you. I drilled mine 55x4 3/4x35 and i can't get this monster to stop hooking down lane. This ball is a no brainer if you're a fan of the road series this is a must have for youRead more about review stating Night Road!!r bag. Get to your local pro shop and pick up this beauty!


     Anthony Wiegand

Storm Night Road
Coverstock: ReX Pearl Reactive
Core: Inverted Fe2
Layout: 5 x 3 x 1

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ph_1-oM1RSI

I have had many Hy-Roads over my bowling career. Different layouts and surfaces, they all have been good. I even liked the Hy-Road Max from a bit ago. This new Night Road is a clean ball that really reads off the spot. Wouldn't call it angular by any means but it does hit hard. I did not like what I saw out of box so I almost immediately hit it with 500, 1000, and Step 2. This seems to be the surface most liked on this ball. Due to a grip change, I don’t have comparison Dark Code and Infinite Physix balls which share the ReX Pearl cover, but from my experience with them, the Night Road is more responsive. Compared to my shiny control piece, the Zen, it’s quite evident the Zen picks up a bit quicker and is less violent off the spot. I see the Zen as more of an all around ball where the Night Road feels like a house shot killer to me.

The Hyroad Line continues! Storm introducing the brand new Night Road. The Hyroad core that we all know and love is back wrapped with the Nex Pearl Coverstock featured on the Dark Code and Infinite Physix. I was really excited to see this cover and core combination. I have fallen in love with the Dark Code and I throw that ball everywhere. The Hyroads have also been a go to ball late in the blocks for me, but sometimes they are too over/under for me. This Night Road is the best of both worlds!
I was originally expecting this ball to be a lot more angular than it is, but it still provides a great shape for me. If I need a clean ball to stand on top of the friction and give me a smoother motion, this ball does the trick. From the deeper parts of the lane, this ball is just as clean as the Roto Grip Hustle Wine, but not as angular. Much more smoother and controllable motion downlane.
This ball I can see fitting all styles of bowler serving different purposes in each players bags. Stop by your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and place your order for one!

The Night Road features the new and popular ReX pearl cover that we’ve seen on balls like the Dark Code, Infinite PhysiX, and that will also be on the upcoming Fate, and the ever popular Inverted Fe2 core from the Hy-Road series.  While we had a little trouble getting it to do much out of the box, a surface adjustment made a world of difference and now they see quite a bit of action, I even drilled an additional one with a different layout for a complimenting look.  ReX is quite clean and sharp for the overall strength, so when you combine that with the natural length the core wants to get, it feels like a stronger Hy-Road X or Hy-Road Pearl.  It’s the same rounder shape, but with a higher amount of traction and a firm but not sharp move on the backend.  It’s very naturally continuous, and while it’s a rolly ball, it’s not early rolling or chuggy.  The round and continuous shape allows it to be in play all over the lane because the length can help you be firm and direct or loop the whole lane if the situation calls for it.  I don’t find it to be too sensitive to friction, it’s a very strong cover of course, but it doesn’t puke or burn up on friction and handles a decent amount of oil, though again, it does naturally want to get down the lane easily so it can play on volume if you have the hand for it, but it may or may not be a good choice for heavier patterns depending on a few different things. 

Storm Night Road
Coverstock: ReX Pearl (4K Fast)
Core: Inverted Fe2
RG: 2.57, Diff: 0.046 (15 lbs)
PAP: 5 3/16 over x 5/8 up
VLS Layout: 4.5 x 6.25 x 2.25
Dual Angle Layout: 80 x 4.5 x 35
Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI
Pattern: Medium volume THS

The Storm Night Road is the newest member of the Thunder Line.  It shares the same Inverted Fe2 weight block as the Hy-Road and Hy-Road Pearl, but this ball has the ReX pearl cover with the 4K Fast finish. The ReX cover is also found on the Dark Code and Infinite PhysiX. 

I kept the surface at box-finish and have just let the ball lane shine with use. This is a great ball to transition to towards the end of league or later in a tournament block after bigger hooking balls, like Super Nova, Proton PhysiX, or even Phaze 2, start burning up and losing energy. The Night Road still needs to see some friction though, so it typically isn’t the best option to start with unless you’re on a high-friction surface. I have the Night Road a bit smoother and stronger down lane compared to my Hy-Road Pearl with the same drilling. Due to the higher RG (2.57), the Night Road is still easily able to get through the front part of the lane, and the cover is strong enough to provide a strong, continuous motion off the breakpoint. In comparison, I get similar length out of Hy-Road Pearl, but with a quicker move on the backend due to the weaker R2S cover. 

This ball will be a staple in my bag and will see plenty of use in both league and tournament play after transition has occurred but still need something strong enough to make the corner when playing steep angles.

Chris Pollentier
Storm Pro Shop Staff Member
#StormNation

The all new Night Road is the newest in the Hyroad line. Just like every other Hyroad, the Night Road features the same core that is in the original Hyroad, wrapped around the ReX Pearl Coverstock finished at Storm's 4K fast finish. The Nightroad combines my two favorite Hyroads: the Original and the Pearl. This ball is clean through the front part of the lane and angular on downlane. The best part of this ball is that it’s very versatile, I am able to play straight up the boards and move in a loft the gutter. This ball will not disappoint, go out and get yours today!