Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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Storm has taken their knack for innovation and applied it to the Storm Parallax high-performance bowling ball. This ball introduces the TractionX7 coverstock in a hybrid version. The TractionX7 combines all of the best features found in Storm's seven most popular coverstocks to date. This coverstock offers durability, backend, slower oil absorption as well as versatility. This dynamic core surrounds the Aeroflo Core. This core features an ellipsed hole that is filled with lighter core material which creates a higher RG than usually found in asymmetric bowling balls. A flip block at the bottom of the core creates a high total differential.

Color: Marine/Steel/Black
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: TractionX7 Hybrid Reactive
Core: Aeroflo (Asymmetric) (14-16#)
Finish: 1500-grit Polished
RG: 2.52 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.054 (15# ball)
** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
Fragrance: Funnel Cake

LANE CONDITION
Length: 40
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

COMMENTS
The Parallax to me is on the stronger side of Storm’s shiny asymmetrics. When thrown against the Alpha Crux, it is significantly cleaner and more angular. The TractionX7 coverstock provides the length you need for a stronger core like this one. The Aeroflo Core in the Parallax is a light weight core, that for me made the ball recover off the spot more than I expected. The RG in this ball is 2.52 and the differential is 0.054. I can see myself using this ball right after I put my solid asymmetrics away, but before I pull out the Axiom and Phaze 2. I drilled mine 50 x 5 1/2 x 30 and love it so far. In my YouTube review you will see that with 2000 grit Abralon on the Parallax, it still clears the fronts easily and recovers remarkably on the back end.

YOUTUBE & SOCIAL MEDIA
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BOWLER STATS
Trevor Roberts
2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year
Storm / Roto Grip Professional Staff
Turbo 2N1 Grips Staff Member
Right Handed
Rev Rate: 420
Speed: 17
PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16

If you want to talk about a ball that’s special, the word parallax has to be in that sentence. Introducing the new Storm Parallax. The Parallax is Storm’s newest high end Asymmetrical bowling ball. The Parallax has the brand new Aeroflo Core wrapped in a new Traction X7 Hybrid reactive coverstock. If you look closely at the core, you see that there’s an opening in the core. That opening, when drilling into the bowling ball, simulates adding a weight hole, which we can no longer do because of the changes in rules. The core is designed to give bowlers the access to use a weight hole without actually having to drill a weight hole. You’ll see the most use out of that space when drilling it pin up for the majority of bowlers.
With this ball being a hybrid, you have both solid and pearl components in the coverstock. The shape you’re going to see out of this ball is something special. For me, I can use this ball when I need to keep my angles closer to me. Not necessarily playing up the lane, but when I need a cleaner option from inside and still give me a little shape downlane. It’s a different shape I have yet seen from any storm ball made and I’m excited to throw it more in competition to see it full potential. Get your’s at your local Storm VIP Pro Shop.

The Parallax features new tech across the board in Storm’s Premier line.  Pairing the Traction X7 hybrid cover with the Aeroflo core, the result is a shiny asym that’s both stronger and smoother than you expect it to be.  It’s definitely not an Astro PhysiX or Nuclear Cell, it’s almost more like you polished an Omega Crux and added a few boards.  It’s early and strong despite the polish, and smooth, controllable, and continuous.  It reminds me quite a bit of an NRG/Nano pearl type of reaction, it’s not your typical chuck it at the gutter and watch it checkmark type of reaction.  I think this ball is going to be best for heavy hands that want a strong and shiny reaction that’s also going to allow them to control the motion rather than being too much boom on the backend, but it’s also going to be good for those looking to blend out wet/dry without having to sand something and making it earlier or stronger than they want. 

LANE CONDITION

Length:41
Volume:Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


COMMENTS

Cover: TractionX7 Hybrid
Core: Aeroflo
Finish: 1500 Polish
RG: 2.52
Differential: 0.054

Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin over Ring 40 X 4 7/8 X 30

The new Storm Parallax is an R&D gem. The Aeroflo core is the New set of the cores that Storm has engineered to fill the void(pun intended) left by the new balance hole rule. As stated on the website:
 â€œThe ellipsed hole filled with lighter core material constructs a higher RG than what is typically found in most asymmetric balls. The flip block coupled at the bottom ensures high total differential, but without the crucial cuts on the Y-axis, the intermediate differential would be just 0.007! The strategically positioned depressions on the Z-axis 6 3/4” from the pin mimic the effect of an extra hole in a similar space and keeps the intermediate differential at a more workable amount. Having a precise ratio of intermediate to total differential makes drilling less sensitive for drillers and provides a truer roll for bowlers.”

The cover is also a new innovation formed from characteristics of Storms most successful covers. The very aptly named TractionX7 gives you great midland motion that you would never expect on a polished ball. Teaming up,the Aeroflo core with the TractionX7 has created a powerful ball that is useful out of the gate and stays that way longer.

I tested the Parallax on a very cliffed  house shot. I’m normally loathe to throw polished equipment when they feel so wet dry but I had a lot of advance interest in this release and I wanted to put its stated design intent to the test right away. The Parallax didn’t disappoint as I saw motion earlier than all of my other polished equipment with greater continuation than my matte equipment. This ball didn’t just open up area, it pride open the pattern so much it felt like cheating.

I also really like the parallax on long patterns. It packs so much power and it can unleash it freakishly well in a small window. The ball is really responsive to tilt changes so it easier to get it to match with conditions than most balls. All in all just an absolutely strong versatile ball.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

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:  4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8

The Parallax is a new high performance Hybrid asym from Storm.  It’s not too early in the fronts, but it hits the midlane, jerks and stops.  It’s a very distinct reaction hook, stop reaction.  I would definitely use it when I knew I could throw it to the friction and wanted to know it would get back and control the pocket.  I would use the Parallax on the fresh the first few games of league and could use it most of the night without fear of it burning up!

MY NEW FAVORITE PIECE HANDS DOWN

Layout 45x4x60 rev rate 275 ball speed 14 mph PAP 4 ½ right and 1 up
When Looking at this ball I was super excited to see a new shiny assym (hybrid) that I could use to bridge the gap between my Nuclear Cell and my Halo Pearl. The Halo Pearl being my favorite ball all together I am finding it hard to put my Parallax down. The Halo for me gave me great midlane motion and smoother off the breakpoint which is where I fell in love...The Nuclear Cell is super long and angular off the spot being my two favorite assyms in my arsenal. The Parallax gives me both strong midlane roll and sharp motion off the spot into the pins. This piece definitely a gap filler for me and something I can really rely on and stay confident with my ball wont miss the break point! This ball has hands down quickly moved into my favorite spot!

Drilling- 50x5x50  rev rate 450 ball speed 17 PAP 3 ¾ right 1 up
I drilled the Parallax to help bridge my house or league conditions arsenal, with the brand new aeroflow Core and traction hybrid coverstock I can feel confident my ball is making the corner from anywhere. It is the first ball out of my bag for league since ive drilled it and I always get a read on what I need to throw and where I need to be if the Parallax isnt ready. I look for those type of characteristics when building my arsenal. Always want to look for pieces that show you control and variety to work for different times. A ball we can rely on for multiple things makes seeing transition easier and scores rise faster.