Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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The Storm Phaze 4 continues the success of the popular Phaze series of upper-mid performance bowling balls. This ball contains a strong Velocity Core with a low RG making it one of the most aggressive symmetrical bowling balls to date. This ball offers more revs, more power, and more control while maintaining consistency. This version targets power towards the backend, where power is most needed and is ideal on medium oil conditions.

Color: Royal Purple/Gunmetal/Medallion
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
R2S Pearl Reactive
Core: Velocity Core (14#-16#), Centripetal Core (12#-13#)
Finish: 1500-grit Polished
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil
RG: 2.48 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.051 (15# ball)
Fragrance: Root Beer Float

Storm Phaze 4
Coverstock: R2S Pearl Reactive
Core: Velocity
Layout: 5 x 4 x 2

Video Review Link:
https://youtu.be/625w8_4ygQE

The Storm Phaze 4 is a serious left turn in a box. With its proven Phaze Velocity core and R2S pearl cover (also found on Hy-Road Pearl), this one looks to be a keeper. I. put a 5 x 4 x 2 pin up layout on my Phaze 4 and compared it to similarly drilled Phaze 3 and Phaze 2 balls. The comparison went as expected. The Phaze 4 was very angular and strong on the backend followed by the Phaze 3 that was easily 3-5 boards right and more round on the backend. The Phaze 2 was predictably earlier and the most round of all three. For me, I see these balls as great complements to one another providing useful/unique shapes.

LANE CONDITION

Length: THS

Volume:  THS

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  THS

The Storm Phase 4 is the newest entry into the master line.  The Phase 4 uses the same proven Velocity Core used in the previous Phase releases.  The difference is the shell is the R2S Pearl Reactive which is my favorite reactive pearl blend.  The use of proven technologies usually means a quality bowling ball which is both versatile and reliable.  The Phase 4 is about an arrow more than my Phase 3 because of the recovery down lane.  The layout I used was 4 X 4 X 1.5 which is very similar to the Phase 3.  The Phase 3 was good but for me lacked the pop down lane especially when I had to move left.  My rev rate on a good day is around 300, my tilt is not much but working on it and my pap is 5 5/8 over and ¾ up.  I went with a stronger layout because honestly, I have not drilled a pearl bowling ball strong in a minute.  This layout is a winner for me because it blends the wet / dry out enough on fresh and still has enough power to get around the corner on the carry down.  I had a chance to throw the Wolverine and the Phase 4 on the same condition.  The Wolverine is drilled to enhance the backend and the Phase 4 is drilled strong.  The Wolverine’s backend is predictable, but I had to open my angles up too much on the fresh.  I like a smooth arching motion and being able to play straighter whenever possible, the Phase 4 gave me that.  I really thought the Wolverine would run circles around the Phase 4 on the carry down.  The two big reasons were the layouts and the strength of the shells.  The Wolverine is the bowling ball for carry down, but the Phase 4 held its ground and got the job done.  I was surprised by the Phase 4 on how it goes through the pins even at open angles.  The Phase 4 is the most consistent Pearl Bowling that I have thrown this year.  Predictability mixed with power is the Phase 4.


If you liked the Phase 3 or looking to purchase a pearl bowling ball the Phase 4 should be your choice.  Or if you like Root Beer, the Phase 4 has you covered!


COMMENTS

Likes:  All Around Good Product

Dislikes:


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Storm Phase 4 Ball Specs:

Coverstock  R2S Pearl Reactive
Velocity Core (Symmetrical)
Finish 1500 Polished

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20.
Speed at release 17


Review:
 The Storm Phase 4 gives plenty of motion and the back end most bowlers are looking for. Who doesn’t like to move in, corner hard and throw pins around? Even me with my lower rev rate can move deeper and trust this ball. I have used this ball on medium to oily lanes and have had a very nice look. I would put it between my Spectre and Altered Reality in total hook. The phase 4 is another fun ball to roll. The ball gets through the front nicely then makes a hard angular turn when it encounters friction.  The Phase 4 corners harder than my Trend 2. The total hook of this ball is much more than I expected. Strong and angular symmetric balls are nice to have in your bag. The symmetric core gives angular balls more lane time before you need to adjust in my opinion. The strength of this ball combined with the entry angle it creates gives it excellent hit and carry.  The Phase 4 seems to work well on multiple patterns. This is another fan favorite from our last ball Demo. The current lineup of the Storm, Roto and Global family of balls is the best I have ever seen.

Summary:
The Phase 4 is strong and angular.
The hit and carry is excellent.
The Root Beer Float smell is a treat!

Glenn Wendel
PBA Member
Storm Pro Shop Staff
gwendel@comcast.net
www.stormbowling.com

Video Link:
https://youtu.be/hdXXRkng6n0

LANE CONDITION

Length: 43'

Volume: 21.5 mLs

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: EVERYTHING

Dislikes: Not quite the ball to use on the fresh

BEST PHAZE YET!!

Yes, I said it.  The Phaze4 is the best Phaze yet! The combination of the R2S pearl cover with the Velocity core is a masterpiece.  I instantly was enamored with the motion that this ball gave me.  I have needed this motion!  The Zen for me was good, but I didn’t see it as a world beater like a lot of people did.  I couldn’t get the recovery down lane.  The Trend2 is closer.  The Spectre is good but closer to a stronger HyRoad pearl…

But the Phaze4 gives big motion down lane, creating more angle than the Zen does.   I have only bowled about 10 games with it but those 10 games include 2, 300’s and an 800. 

I just groove with this ball, and I think most people will too.  I have already bought one for my wife and daughter!

Other balls getting a lot of play:
Dark Code-4x6x2
UFO Alert-4.5x5x3.75
Altered Reality-4.25x5.25x2
Wolverine-4.25x5.25x2


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

The Phaze 4 (like the name insinuates) is the 4th generation Phaze ball. It features the same velocity core as the previous 3 domestically produced Phaze balls but is now wrapped in R2S pearl. I personally was a huge fan of the original Phaze. It offered a very heavy rolling and controllable medium friction option that rolled like nothing else we had in the line at that time. The second run of original Phaze were darker and more vibrant and were cleaner and faster downlane which seemed to fit more peoples eyes. Even so, I feel like it was very underutilized at the time. The Phaze 4 is a slightly catchier color scheme and is wrapped in our most responsive cover to date which will provide yet another very unique motion. The velocity core likes to stabilize extremely fast for a symmetrical core but since it’s wrapped in such a clean cover, it still wants to get farther downlane before using friction to slow down. This combo I believe will roll extremely well on lots of higher ratio conditions as well as games 5-8 in longer tournament blocks. When compared to the Dark Code, the Phaze 4 is much cleaner, weaker and more responsive off of friction. When compared to the Original Hyroad, the Phaze 4 is a touch earlier, stronger and slower to respond to friction downlane. Be sure to head into your local Storm VIP pro shop to pre order your very own Phaze 4 for the February 11th release!

Review Video: https://youtu.be/iradOPG9HYY

This core/cover combo has been long-anticipated. R2S Pearl is one of Storm's most popular coverstock formulas to date. Featured on pieces like the AstroPhysix, The IQ Emerald and the original Trend, you can't argue with how good this cover is for all different styles. The Velocity core makes this ball slow down in the mids and allows you to control the lane front to back without sacrificing carry. Finally, a pearl Phaze is here! And it might have even exceeded expectations...
-Chase Valenzuela

This is a good piece for Medium-Heavy Oil patterns. This piece gets down the lane on fried fronts with continuous backend. The 4 gets more length and backend motion than the 3.