Ball Specs:
Storm Parallax Effect
Pearl Reactive
1500 Grit Polished
Aeroflo Asymmetric Core
Layout 50 x 5 x 40

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed at cameras 15.5

Review:
The Storm Parallax Effect is on the high end hook scale for a pearl ball. The Parallax Effect is very different from the original Parallax. The Effect is much cleaner through the front of the lane with much more back end. Sometimes my original would roll a bit too early but the Effect solves this issue while providing me with more angle and hit. I have seen more hook with the latest shiny balls from the Storm brands and surface adjustments are easier and provide a wider range of adjustments than before. The new Utah cover stocks have been exceptional.  I have used the Parallax Effect on a wide variety of conditions and found I can use it with success.  This Ball in my opinion does not need strong layouts to react strong. I have had better luck drilling my balls as well as my customer’s balls weaker and let the cover and core do the work. My Parallax Effect is the strongest shiny ball I have in my bag currently. When I need a hard hitting big hooking polished ball but with more angle than the trend or Axiom Pearl this is now my go to ball.

Summary:
The Parallax Effect gives a cleaner and more angular move than the original.
The Parallax Effwct rolls well on a variety of patterns.
This ball has a lot of hook for a shiny ball.

Video link:
https://youtu.be/av6KXRN76_E


Glenn Wendel
PBA Member
Storm Pro Shop Staff

gwendel@comcast.net
www.stormbowling.com

Ball Specs:  15lbs
Cover:  Traction X7 pearl reaction
Core:  Aeroflo Core
RG: 2.50   Diff:  .052   PSA:  .020

Bowler Specs:
Speed:  15.5 mph
Rev Rate:  300+
Layout: 30 X 4 ½ X 30 Dual angle

Video ball comparison:  https://youtu.be/SvV_jn-rWXU


I’ve had the opportunity to throw the original Parallax and the Parallax Effect. With the original it was to be similar and replace the Physix in the line. After rolling it for a few weeks I could see that it was earlier than the Physix and slower off the dry. The Parallax needed a lot of downlane friction for me to get it to the pocket consistently. Because I have a lower rev rate I like to see a dramatic increase in downlane motion to be comfortable. After seeing a teammate roll the Parallax Effect during league I noticed that this ball was early but quicker off the spot than the original. So I decided to give it a whirl. I am glad that I did.

This ball for me fits below the RST X-1 and Axiom Pearl but is overall stronger than the Nuclear Cell. The pearl cover/ core combination, for me, is not as strong (earlier) as the Axiom Pearl but is sharper off the dry. Some pearl covers for me have to be adjusted with a 2000 abralon pad to eliminate the over/under downlane reaction but with the Parallax Effect the strong core and cover there was not a lot of over/under with the out of box finish. If the Parallax Effect is overall too strong as the lanes dry out I can go right to the Nuclear Cell and a complimentary ball reaction.

Pete Dohan
Storm Bowling Amateur Staff
#StormNation

Parallax Effect:  Premier Series
Coverstock: TractionX7 Pearl • Finish: 1500-Grit Polished
Core:  Aeroflo Asymmetric
RG: 2.52 (15lb) • Differential: 0.054 (15lb) • Int. Diff: 0.019 (15lb)
Tester Axis Tilt = 12° • Testers Rev Rate = 325
Tester PAP = 5 1/8 R, 1/2 D • Tester Axis Tilt = 12° •Testers Rev Rate = 325
Layout =4 x 4 x 1.5
Test Pattern = 42’ THS • Modified, Kegel Stone Street

The Storm Parallax Effect is a sensitive, finely tuned bowling ball. With its unique Aeroflo core combined with the Traction7 Pearl coverstock the Parallax Effect can bring a new aspect to your game. Let’s take a closer look at how it might fit into a higher speed/lower rev player’s hand on a THS.

I drilled into the Aeroflo Core looking for a consistent midlane read and a sharp turn off the pattern. From the first shot, this core reacted pleasantly stronger than expected. Early on, I had to move inside (looking 12-14) to give this core the space and time it needed to make its move. I liked how this core rev’d up moderately for my style and, being a higher speed/lower rev player, the Aeroflo Core provided a smooth and convincing look in the mid-lane. Because of its stable and balanced mid-lane attributes, this core retains a good amount of energy off the pattern and has a tenacious roll through the pins. This core is the better of two worlds, continuous and relentless!

The TractionX7 Pearl cover is very strong for a pearl and it excelled for me as the night went on. All night it cleared the heads well and I especially liked how the TractionX7 handled the transition. This cover gripped strongly without being overbearing through the wet/dry conditions and allowed me to use the friction down lane to my advantage. For my higher speed and lower rev game, the 1500 grit polished finish worked quite well overall, but when I lightly scuffed the shiny surface with 4000 grit the TractionX7 really came alive for me. I saw that crisp, clean motion I have come to count on.

In closing, the Storm Parallax Effect is a great combination of core and cover and has its place in the Storm Premier line. This strong and effective ball will score quite well for the more advanced player who rolls on multiple THS’s and challenge/sport conditions. The Parallax Effect is clearly a “top shelf” ball with a well-defined performance. Talk to your local pro-shop operator about where it belongs in your arsenal today!

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

Path to Perfection
The Storm Parallax Effect is a ball that gives me controlled angle like the original Parallax did. Very easy through the fronts and a nice finish on the backend. I drilled mine 5x3.5x4 which puts the pin down.  To me its not as strong as other recent releases such as the Axiom Pearl . But compared to my original Parallax it does move more off the spot when it hits the dry obviously due to the Traction X7 Pearl Reactive Coverstock.  This ball does reads the midlane a little later than my Phaze 3 and finishes with more angle. My PAP is 5-1/8 and 1/8 up. Usually around 15-16mph, I’d probably be classified between and tweener and cranker.

Storm Parallax Effect

Core: Aeroflo

Cover: TractionX7 Pearl

For me, a nice upgrade from the original Parallax. I found the Parallax to be very sensitive to any change (oil pattern, volume, my speed) , which made it a ball I rarely used. I am a 210ish league bowler...I need all the help I can get:)

The Parallax Effect gave me a lot more versatility. I can use it on medium to heavy oil and the ball seems to read a bit better and give me more miss room than my Parallax.

I did take the factory polish off of the Parallax Effect. I took the cover to 4000 sanded. At this cover the ball seems to look best on a heavier oil volume.

This one will be best for your lower rev bowler looking for a stronger benchmark pearl or as a nice heavy oil addition to a higher rev bowler's tournament bag.

LANE CONDITION



Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

In all honesty I like the original Parallax up until it got over 30 games on it and then I struggled with it quite a bit. I was only able to use it very seldom on specific conditions. Knowing this I decided to let the Effect rack up some games before making this review. I had quite the opposite reaction to this ball than the OG Parallax. I wasn’t so sure about it in the beginning but after about 8-10 games it really started to “take shape” pun totally intended. It reads the mid-lane much better than the OG Parallax. I have mostly used the Effect on a house shot but I believe it is going to have a spot in my tournament bag next to my Zen.  I bowl on a heavier volume house shot pattern so I believe it has given me a good idea of what it will do on sport shots.


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