Every aspect of the Storm Parallax Effect supports the dynamic performance of this high-performance bowling ball. This ball introduces the Pearl version of the TractionX7 coverstock. 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. This ball offers a little more length, backend, and entry angle than its predecessor but a little less mid-lane reaction when on heavy oil.

Color: Tangerine/Midnight/Turquoise
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: TractionX7 Pearl 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: Orange Coffee Cake

I drilled up an PARALLAX EFFECT with one of my favorite drillings for big pearl assyms and that is 50 x 4.5 x 35. I threw it mainly box finish with a lite glazing over with a 3000 pad.

I was not a big fan of the original PARALLAX. It set rolled forward very quickly for me and if I tried to use it on longer patterns, it didn't make the corner. Just not a good look for me when other great Storm/Roto releases were sitting there in the bag. The EFFECT is a totally different look for me. More motion at the end like a typical Utah pearl. When my RUBICON or PROTON start to stand up and stop, the EFFECT just kicks in to high gear to compliment them.

The new Storm Parallax Effect is the pearl version of the Parallax. This ball features the Aeroflo Core wrapped in TractionX7 Pearl reactive cover. This ball will be good on a typical house shot or when you need a bigger pearl ball in a tournament. It reminds me of a Hyper Cell Skid and a No Rules Pearl with the motion I see out of it. I can see myself having this ball in my 6 ball arsenal because it bridges the gap between my asymmetrical solids and stronger symmetrical solids. Be sure to get yours today!

LANE CONDITION

Length: 42'

Volume: 20mls

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


The Storm Parallax Effect is the pearl cover in the growing Parallax family. The TractionX7 combines qualities from some of Storm’s best covers into one new aggressive and durable cover.

I went with my a 45x4.25x35 layout. I felt like my original Parallax, though smooth, was still a bit more sideways than I hoped for. So, to allow the pearl cover of the Parallax Effect to go a little more forward, I opted for a slightly heavier rolling layout.

The bottom line is I have an asymmetrical ball I’m able to stay a little further right with and not have to worry about it sparking off the friction. I find asymmetrical pearls tend to give me an over/under reaction on a house shot and I generally end up putting them back in the bag within the first game. Based on my initial read of the ball, I believe the Parallax Effect will allow me to control the pattern and still get that strong asymmetrical striking power we all love. 

Brian Sumner
Storm Amateur Staff
Gold Crown Lanes – St. Johnsbury, VT

LANE CONDITION

Length: 43 ft

Volume: 26 ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS on well maintained wood surface


COMMENTS

Likes: This ball is a great addition to the bowler's arsenal who needs a powerful asymmetrical ball that gets through the front and mid lanes cleanly. Further, the aeroflo core allows the ball to get down the lane further, accentuating the RG. The result is this ball stores energy and then makes a very aggressive turn towards the pocket. Mine is laid out with using the Storm buffer system at 4.5 x 4 x 1 7/8. This is an aggressive layout and creates almost maximum flare. On THS I find this ball to recover well from outside misses, and it offers forgiveness on the inside due to the pearlized coverstock.

Dislikes: I haven't found any yet.


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Parallax Effect - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: TractionX7 Peral Reactive
Finish: 1500 Grit Polished
Core: Aeroflo Core
Layout: 60 x 5 x 40
RG: 2.52
Differential: 0.054
Intermediate Diff: .019

Review
The Parallax Effect features the asymmetric Aeroflo Core with ellipsed hole providing an RG of 2.52 (15lbs) and the flip block creating high diff of 0.054 meaning the ball is clean through the front of the lanes with a very strong reaction on the backend. As mid to low rev player I struggle with ball reaction when the lanes breakdown and I’m forced to move left of the 25 board. I tested this ball on 44 feet typical house pattern with a lot of down lane transition. I was able to stand right of center and swing the ball to the five board and stand left of the 25 board while rolling the Parallax Effect to the 10 board without losing any ball performance and carrying power. This ball will be in my bag for league and tournaments especially when there is down lane transition. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite.


Stanley Waite
900 Global Staff Member
Dover, DE

Storm Parallax Effect:
Cover: TractionX7 Pearl Reactive
Core: Aerflo core
Finish: 1500 grit Polished
Layout: 60 x 6 x 60

     What Did I See: Know that I experienced a TON of over/under with the first Parallax, I consulted with Bret Stabley @ Bowlers' Supply and we decided on a 6 inch P2P with a weaker angle for the backend to combat that. Upon suing on lanes that were bowled on most of the ball, the Parallax Effect was super good, and roll very similar to my Axiom Pearl with a 5 inch P2P. What the main difference I saw was the overall length off the end of the pattern, where the Parallax would either hook quickly, or skate all the way to the pins and the motion was a tad later then the Axiom Pearl. Smoother through the pin deck and more noticeable carry also.
On newer HPL with a good amount of head oil and less of a cliff at the back end of the pattern and also using the Fire and Ice conditioners, I changed the surface to 5000 ab and the Effect blended the pattern more then the original Parallax where I could get no reaction because the Parallax would just hydroplane on the front of the pattern and never got a chance to change directions or "dig in" the conditioner and be more reliable. The Parallax Effect was able to slow down enough in the front part of the lane to have change of the direction off of the pattern. The more the lineage on the lanes, the better the Parallax Effect performed. I would not use it as a primary ball, but would use in situations where its on later into a block of games or where the left side of the pattern is asymmetric like some sport patterns are becoming.

Props to Vise Inserts for great products and Bret@ Bowlers' Supply, Inc for all the assistance over the past several years with my game, and of course, everyone at SPI for allowing me to be the man known as Roto Grip Rick...

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Storm Bowling introduces the new combination of several pearl coverstocks coming together within the Parallax Effect. What’s so special about this ball is that Storm has fused a majority of their staple pearl coverstocks into one, coming up with the cover you have on the Parallax Effect with the original Parallax core inside. What I see out of this ball is a very controllable asymmetrical pearl that isn’t too early but is by no means lazy downlane. The Parallax Effect is perfert for medium to heavy oil medium and long patterns.
Something that you can control the back ends and break point when it comes to a player like myself. I like playing straighter angles and feel like I have control of what the ball is doing, while maintain good ball reaction and having the ball going through the pins properly. Liz Johnson is a perfect example! At the last PWBA event, she won and shot 300 in the semifinal match with this ball!
The ball has proven itself and had the GOAT’s approval! Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today to get yourself one!