BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3"

Starting Top Weight: 2.75oz

Ball Weight: 15lbs


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 4 1/4"

PSA to PAP: 6"

Pin Buffer: 3"


BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 430rpm

Ball Speed: 16mph

PAP/Track: 4 3/4" x 1/2" up


LANE CONDITION

Length: 42'

Volume: Med/Heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Modified House Shot


COMMENTS

The Storm Phaze II is the newest edition to the Master line and provides a great addition to the series. While the Phaze and Phaze II share the same namesake and Velocity Core, the similarities between the two stop there. The Phaze II comes equipped with the all new TX-16 cover that provides excellent traction in the slick part on the lane while still retaining energy well enough to make a nice strong move down lane. This cover/core combination is a superb pairing and the Phaze II is the perfect blend of benchmark ball and strong solid. The lower rev players and strokers will find this ball to be plenty strong and will be pleased with its overall hook. The higher rev and faster speed players will find that this ball gives the player a nice consistent read of how the oil pattern plays and is definitely strong enough to throw on fresh oil. Many players have compared this ball to the infamous Marvel-S. While there are similarities, the Phaze II is cleaner through the front part of the lane and saves energy much better than the Marvel-S. It's a wonderful edition to Storm's lineup and is often the first ball out of my bag no matter where I'm bowling.

Storm Phaze 2 Review:
LANE CONDITION
Lane Type: Wood

Length: 39ft

Volume: 21ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes:  ability to handle oil, smooth predictable motion, great carry power
Dislikes: none
The Phaze 2 is Storms newest release in their Master Line.  The Phaze 2 contains the Velocity core.  The ball is covered with the TX-16 reactive cover and is finished with a 3000 grit matte finish. 
I drilled my Phaze 2 with the pin to the right of my ring finger and the CG in my palm.  I wanted to be able to play straighter with this ball on heavier oil.  The goal was to be able to keep the ball in front of me and not give away the pocket.  This ball pretty much does that but I can open the lanes up when it asks for it.  The Phaze 2 reads the midlane real well and has fantastic hitting power through the pins.  The ball handles well and I could only imagine how well it would react if I put a stronger layout on it for me.  It only has about a 3 inch pin so the flare potential is pretty low on the one I drilled. 
I recommend this ball for a bowler who needs something to handle oil.  This ball reads the mids very well but also handles more medium volume and length patterns.  It’s a great overall versatile ball.

53 year old right hander
Avg speed-15.5 to 16mph
PAP-3 3/8 over, 3/8 down

I'd heard varying accounts about the Phaze II, so I wasn't sure what to expect.  Thanks to Steve Kloempken, I had two to drill and tinker with.  Since my favorite Symmetricals over the last several years were the Marvel S and Disturbed, I drilled the first Phaze II with the same layout I had in both of them, 3x5x3.  Left the surface at OOB.  I can only say, "Wow."

This may be the best matching of cover and core since the IQ Tour Solid.  This ball personifies smooth, even and continuous.  The ball's characteristics appear to be to blend out transition both horizontally and vertically.  It is both clean and early revving at the same time.  Also noticeable is that it doesn't seem to lane shine much.  When the cliff develops, this ball will be right at home.  It also will be very effective on the fresh, so long as it isn't too heavy or long.

For comparison, I threw it along with a Wipe Out, IQ Tour Solid and an Alpha Crux.  I wanted to get a well rounded look at its characteristics.  The Wipe out was simply less ball, as you would imagine.  about four boards.  But being a dull solid, I wanted to get a broad comparison.  The IQ Tour Solid was actually very close to the Phaze II.  At 3000 surface, it was slightly less but a little more late reaction.  The Alpha Crux was earlier and more overall than the Phaze II for me.

I will be drilling a second one with a much more flippy drilling.  The Phaze II is a must have for the lower speed player.   


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