Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  375 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  4 5/8 straight across

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
Layout:  55, 5 ½   , 40

The Phaze II should be called the Phaze New.  It’s nothing like the original Phaze.  The Phaze II hooks early and backends a ton.  On a light oil pattern I have to move way left to hold the pocket.  The Phaze II reminds me a lot of the Marvel S, except the Phaze II is stronger with more backend.  If you’re looking for a strong symmetrical for heavy oil, the Phaze II is the ball!

LANE CONDITION

Length: Various Lengths

Volume: Various Medium Volumes

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):  Several Patterns

The Phaze 2 is the newest addition to Storm’s Master Line of Bowling Balls.  The Phaze 2 is powered by the Velocity Core.  The Velocity Core was also in the original Phase but the difference is in the TX-16 solid reactive coverstock.  The marriage of the Velocity Core and TX-16 creates a strong but versatile ball motion.  The layout I chose to go with is pin in the ring finger with cg kicked out with a low hole.  I believe the coordinates for the dual angle are 50 X 5 X 50 and that is off my PAP which is 5 5/8 over and 5/8 up.

I had the opportunity to throw the Phaze 2 and several other bowling balls within the Master line to witness the differences on a couple of different patterns.  I was really interested in how the Phaze 2 would compare to the IQ Solid and the Optimus Solid.  The biggest difference that noticed right away was the versatility and the continuation on the backend.  I was able to chase the pattern left with no hesitation with the Phaze 2 even with my 300 rev rate and medium ball speed.  The Phaze 2 might not roll as early as the IQ Tour solid or read the mid lane like the Optimus Solid but the backend motion is better than those two bowling balls.  I was able to use the Phaze 2 on a typical House Pattern and move into the wall and bounce the Phaze 2 off the friction and move left and the ball still hit!  The fun part was throwing the Phaze 2 on a flatter pattern and there was a distinct difference again.  The IQ Tour Solid was a beast on the fresh providing traction and room to strike.  However, when carry down occurred mixed with the heads burning up, the IQ Tour was either too early or just did not have enough on the backend to make the turn.  The Phaze 2 had no problem going through the carry down and was still continuous off the pin deck.  The combination of the Velocity Core and the TX-16 shell makes this possible because the low RG value and bigger differential compared to the IQ Tour.  The Phaze 2 has made its way into my bowling bag because of its power and versatility!

The Phaze 2’s unique ball roll will only add to the already wide range of bowling ball choices that are provided by Storm Products in the Master Line.  GET PHAZED IN!




Likes:  Strong continuous backend

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I’m a 59-year old right hander.  I have medium speed with 255 rpm rev rate.  I prefer to use similar layouts in my equipment.  I drilled the phase 2, pin up 50x40x35.   I like this ball as it comes off the spot very strong.  It reads the lane even if you do not put or have a lot of hand in it. The first set out of the box was 783.  This is the ball that I start with every night on a fresh shot. You can move left and swing the ball.  When the lanes start to break down and hook too much you can go to the original phase and roll the same line. The phase line is excellent for lower rev bowlers who are looking for a consistently rolling ball.  I like the weigh block in the phase line.  I will continue to buy every ball that has this weight block.

Storm Phaze
Layout : 4 x 5 x 5
Coverstock: 1500 grit polished
Lane conditions: 42 ft. house pattern with 2015 Flex with Fire and Ice conditioner
Test results: Found the ball to need carry down in the track to be effective. A little bit of over / under and once the conditioners broke down a little bit, this ball turn the corner like a Dodge Hellcat. With removing the polish and putting the ball at 3000 grit, the ball work better on the fresh. I compare this ball to the IQ 30 with a stronger back end. The ball controlled the mid lane and make the reaction very predictable, but very strong. I use this ball more in centers where there are older lane panel and have a grittier panel surface.

Right Handed
Ball weight:  15
Rev Rate:  400
Ball Speed:  17.3
Axis Tilt:  7
Axis Rotation:  45*
PAP:  3 3/4 horizontal, 7/8 up
Layout:  40 x 4 ½ x 40

I used the same layout as I did on the Rocket Ship, and this ball doesn’t disappoint.

The Phaze 2 cover reads the lane early and doesn’t quit downlane.  It can clear the heads really well, but it will read friction if there is any burn.  The ball hooks a lot and has acquired a bit of length with lane shine, but I haven’t actually modified the surface as of yet.  That said, the lane shine hasn’t diminished the amount of overall hook, just the shape.

I like the motion of the ball and it is a great compliment to the Rocket Ship, which is my current benchmark.  The Phaze 2 is a strong ball up and I like it there. 

The original Phaze may not have matched up with everyone, but I think the Phaze 2 is an improvement on the original and will fit in many more arsenals.

Storm Phaze II
Layout: pin below the bridge cg out to the right 1inch.  Oob condition
Lane conditions: 40 ft ths, hpl

This ball is a heavy rolling ball for me, not one of the huge boomerang hooking balls. It keeps the pins low and packs a punch.  I can use it when the lanes are playing a little tighter and I need to play the lanes a bit straighter.  The shelf appeal for this ball is great being a red/ blue/purple combo with a red velvet cake fragrance. This ball is available now. Go see you local pro shop operator today, you won't be disappointed. Bowl up a Storm

The Phaze 2 joins the Master line, and is a solid version of the Phaze.  This is a ball I knew had to be coming, as good as the Phaze was, I was greatly anticipating a solid version, and it does not disappoint.  I'm finding it to be a stronger and earlier version of the Rocket Ship.  At box surface, it handles heavier volumes well, and with a little polish, it plays on medium conditions also.  It's a very versatile ball, it's virtually the perfect benchmark ball for heavier conditions.  It does all the right things in all the right places, it has great midlane traction, but isn't too early, and has a strong arc on the backend without being too sharp or too smooth.  The solid cover responds very well to adjustments, and this is just a very easy ball to get to the pocket.
 
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