Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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The Storm Phaze III has the attributes of both an innovative core and coverstock technology. The fast-revving shape of the Velocity Core evens out the backend reaction without causing over-reaction. The low RG and high differential coverstock make this benchmark ball a go to for a variety of bowling styles and oil patterns. The R3S Hybrid coverstock does a good job of blending the transitions on the lanes on medium oil conditions.

Color: Obsidian/Jade/Orchid
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: R3S Hybrid 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: Grapevine

  The release date for the Storm Phase III was Dec 13th, 2019 and the buzz is amazing and well justified.  Storm has put the shiny R3S Hybird Coverstock on the Velocity core.
WoW  This combination gives it great length and more response to friction downlane.
I drilled mine pin down 4 .75 x .4.5 x. 4.5 no hole.   On house shots it gives unbelievable amount of miss room and carry.  With the Velocity core it still gives you that good midlane read but the R3S cover gets you the nice backend motion bowlers look for in a ball.  This is and will be the hottest ball on the market today! 
Great ball release from Storm!

Brian Watson
Pro Shop Staff

PAP - 5 up 1 /8
Tilt  - 17
RPM - 400
Speed - 16

 

LANE CONDITION

The PHAZE III is going to be that ball that will make you wonder if you should get another!

Patterns used for review are HP modified.

Pattern A: 42Ft, 28.56 Mls, 5:1 ratio

Pattern B: 43Ft, 29.86 Mls, 4:1 ratio

COMMENTS

PLAY

The PHAZE III was able to play both patterns from the inside and out with these differences. Pattern A allow for more movement inside and earlier. Pattern B allowed the PHAZE III to move outside.

Initially my thoughts were going to be how the ball played as the pattern migrated and what moves could be made but from the beginning the ball made motion at all points. 4 games were bowled on each pattern and I had 2 other bowlers playing on the lane as to provide faster transitions.

Pattern A:

The PHAZE III was better than I expected from the inside. With the Out of box cover at 1500 polished it had the recovery needed to make the turn. As transition began and I migrated to the left with the motion became a bit steep but still finished strong and easy to control. The move left was better for scoring numbers but the play from the right controlled the early roll of the pattern.

Pattern B:

The PHAZE III on this particular pattern didn't like the inside play as much as the 42ft pattern unless ball speed was under control and I remained aggressive. The beauty of the move right here was the balls ability to face up out of an arcing movement and roll heavy through the back. Scoring was much higher from this area than from the inside.

NOTE A: I introduced the ALL ROAD (Surface Polish) to see where the differences would be in play. The ALL ROAD was earlier and smoother through the turns. This provides a good read as the pattern transitioned. It showed that the two could play well together to combat play as transitions occurs based on player styles and ball selections.

NOTE B: One thing I really liked about the PHAZE III was that it wasn't as long as the IQ Emerald nor did it labor as the pattern play migrated left and inside.

LOW DOWN: Mid lane play to end of pattern play - The PHAZE III wont leave you disappointed. Don't be fooled by the fast revving look when you initially throw it. It will get through the mids and still be able to read mid to back. #StormNation

Storm Phaze III
Layout: 4.5 x 4 x 2 Storm Pin Buffer Layout
Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation
Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume)
Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center
Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane

The Storm Phaze III utilizes the Velocity Core and R3S Hybrid reactive coverstock.  This great looking, great smelling, new release is much anticipated.  I was at a recent senior tournament and there were so many Phaze III balls on the rack that I lost count.  The one thing that stands out for me is it's responsiveness at the hook spot.  The PIII is as responsive of a ball that I have thrown.  The responsiveness could be curved with a little surface prep.  The Phaze III is cleaner up front than it's original counterpart, the Phaze II.  The Phaze III will be a nice step down from your No. 1 and No. 2 balls in your bag.  The Phaze III could actually serve as your No. 2 ball in most cases.  The Phaze III is a good one.
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LANE CONDITION

First off, the Phaze II is one of my favorite balls I have ever rolled. So, I was hard pressed to think that the Phaze III could compare. Boy, was I wrong.

The Phase III has the same Velocity core as the Phase II has, but the Phase III has the R3S Hybird coverstock on it. Meaning, it will store more energy for the backend than what the Phase II will. I believe this is going to be a deadly combination in leagues, and or tournaments. When the Phase II gets to be too much, or burning up, then thats when the Phase III will come into play. You will be able to move left and throw more left to right while storing engery.

I have the "tester" drilling on mine which is pin above the bridge. This ball hooks quite a bit downlane for me. I think everyone should try this ball, and I fully believe you will enjoy the new Phase III.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Length:42
Volume: High
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
Rev Rate: 450
Ball Speed: 17 mph
PAP: 5 1/16 x 3/4 up


Introducing the Phaze III, the newest release in the Master line. With this release they use the Velocity core and wrapped the R3S Hybrid cover on it. I am a big fan of the R3S Hybrid cover which was on the Intense Fire and its a ball that I'm still currently using to this day. The first time I threw this ball I was absolutely just blown away with what I saw. It just floated through the fronts and just exploded off the back end! Having thrown the Phaze II for years now, the Phaze III is on a completely different spectrum from it. If you love the Phaze II and are looking for a perfect compliment, then look no further then the Phaze III.

Earon Vollmar
Roto Grip Amateur Staff

If you’re a tournament bowler or bowl in scratch leagues you’ve probably had or see people throw the popular Storm Phaze 2.  Well now Storm has really out did themselves with the Phaze 3, which features the R3S Hybrid cover and the Velocity core. I drilled mine 5 x 5.5 x 2. With all the publicity and the anticipation behind this ball you knew it was going to be an instant hit. Well my time throwing it was on a 41 ft challenge pattern at a tournament and WOW this did not disappoint one bit. It was everything in my Phaze 2 but want stronger on the backend. This will be a versatile ball in anyone’s bag and the perfect ball behind the Phaze 2. EVERYONE will love this ball and should get one ! 

LANE CONDITION

Length:40

Volume:Med-High

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Cover: R3S Hybrid
Core: Velocity
Finish: 1500 Polish
RG: 2.48
Differential: 0.051

Me:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up
Ball Layout: Pin Over Ring 60 X 5 X 30

The long awaited Storm Phaze III is now available! The Phaze II has been the most successful ball released since the Hy-Road and there's a reason you keep seeing it pop-up in PBA competition. The Phaze III is the cleaner version of the Phaze II that every has been waiting for. The Phaze II was relatively clean and incredibly continuous for a solid cover ball, but the Phaze III is exactly what so many had hoped for; a ball that gives you the same motion on less oil.

I threw the Phaze III for the first time in a house where the backends tend to be very dry, most cleaner balls require so much angle through the front to create hold that I often have to trick the drilling to smooth them out for this house. The Phaze III was certainly strong enough to use more angle through the front, the difference was that it opened up so much area for me down-lane that I felt like as long as I got it right of the headpin I could throw it almost anywhere and it would still go through the pins. My second outing with it was in a house which has alot of friction in the front of the lane. This house slows down higher performance balls so much that I almost always opt for entry-level equipment to get my ball to retain energy. Because of these differences I've never had one ball that looked good in both houses. The Phaze III defies this difference and again I felt like it opened up an unpresidented amount of area for me down-lane. It's predictable move is usually counter to a ball that will still retain energy when the fronts hook, but this ball isn't like any other I've thrown.

I also had the opportunity to throw the Phaze III in a tournament that used much more volume in the front of the lane. I opted to start with my Phaze II the first few games of the block since there was so much oil in the front. Because of the varying transition that you see when moving lanes during tournaments like this one when the head oil goes its usually a guessing game with what ball is going to shape well enough without over-reading the heads. I was grateful to see that going to the Phaze III let me keep an identical ball motion on this condition to the Phaze II. It was literally the easiest move to combat early friction I've ever made.

The Phaze III is probably the most versatile ball I've ever thrown and everyone I've drilled for a customer has been critiqued the same way, regardless of style. This ball would easily be my choice for the best ball released this year and I only see more and more of them on the lanes since their release.


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