layouts  75x5.5x30
Alright so without further addu I must bring you my thoughts on the Phaze3!!!! This ball is hands down one of the best all around pieces in along time. In the shops we have sold a ton and always have them flying off the shelfs. From shelf appeal, scent, ball motion, and even price point this ball is a must have for anyone looking for that new Goto Ball or first ball out of there bag. This GEM is 100% a tone setter for me in my bag, I bring it out first every night of league and more often than not I end up being able to stay with it all night moving across the lane. The R3S Hybrid cover stock paired with the Velocity core is the perfect combination of strength and control!!! The Velocity core is a medium RG high Differential combo giving us a very manipulatable reaction. The Medium RG core allows this gorgeous shiny Hybrid Cover Stock to blend out a wide variety of oil patterns while still having the core strength to knock all 10 in the pit from anywhere. Do not sleep on this head turner you sure will not want to miss this Phaze of the industry.

LANE CONDITION

Length: 44'

Volume: approx 20-22

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS on Wood


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It’s hard to compare anything to the dependability of the Phaze II, so I’m trying to manage my expectations of the Phaze III. No matter what ball you throw, it’s always best to let the ball and the lane tell you what it can do. So, over the past 2 weeks, I’ve tried hard to let the Phaze III be it’s own ball and not judge it by its older sibling’s successes.

Interesting, what I can compare it to is the Frantic. One of my all-time favorite Storm balls because of its unassuming power. The R3S cover certainly seems to grip the lane a little earlier yet seems to come off the end of the pattern with a favorable amount of side to side movement. Great motion through the pocket.

10+ games in, I’ve found more success when the pattern is fresh. Because the ball seems to find friction and slow down, I don’t see it skidding through the heads as cleanly once there’s been a lot of traffic. Perhaps as the surface levels off in another 20 games it’ll be less sensitive, but for now, it’s definitely more apt to be the first ball out of my bag than it is to be the ball I finish off a night or a squad with.

If you’re on a heavier pattern, you may see this as a great game 2-3+ ball, transitioning from a larger asymmetrical ball. If you’re on a THS with low to medium volume, you may come out of the gate with it and transition to something longer when you lose carry or the pocket. 

Brian Sumner
Storm Amateur Staff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTsUBDKGU1o

Bowler Bio

Gender:  Female
Rev Rate:  315
Ball speed:  16.5 mph
P.A.P:  4-1/2 & 1-1/8

If you need something extremely clean and still want pop in the backend then look no further! This might be the cleanest ball I have ever thrown. When I first threw the Phaze III it went so long I did not think it was even going to respond on the backend but wow it came off the spot with no hesitation. The more I trusted this ball the more I could get left and still get the reaction I was looking for. I compared it to my Phaze II and obviously it’s going to be a lot cleaner. I found because the Phaze II starts sooner it’s about three boards stronger then the phase III. This is a great one two punch for the league bowler that loves to start with the Phaze II. This ball is living up to the hype for sure.


Take a look for yourself in my video review below !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh_H7QkFTyQ&t=25s

Storm Phaze III Ball Review by PJ Haggerty

Shelf appeal, performance, and consistency is what comes to mind with the Phaze III.  After a home run in the Phaze II, this one is a perfect compliment and both balls are in my tournament bags at all times.  Storm hit another homerun with the Phaze III and it will get lots of attention all over the world. 

I’ve drilled two so far and love them.  The one I’ve gotten the most use out of is mapped out as 5.5 x 4 and @ 3000.  This puts the pin above my middle finger.  After my Phaze II, Idol, or Gravity Evolve gets a bit tired, the Phaze III is a perfect step down.  With a cleaner cover to create more length and a quicker response time, it’s a natural fit in my bag.  I’ve had the most success when the lanes transition and wider angles are required. 

It doesn’t matter if you compete in leagues, tournaments, or just practice, the Phaze III is extremely versatile, performs great on all types of patterns, and all styles can benefit from drilling it.  In my opinion, it’s my favorite ball in my bag. 

If you’re missing something that would compliment a Phaze II, Idol, or Gravity Evolve, the Phaze III is the one you should add!

#StormNation

The phase 3 certainly lives up to its hype.  Not only does this ball smell and look good, it performs fantastic.  The new R3s coverstock is great in oil and absolutely angles hard down lane.  When the lanes need angle down lane, this is the first ball that comes out of the bag every time.  This ball compliments the phase 2 in so many ways.  They are easily one of the best pairs of bowling balls on the market.  I have never seen a ball that angles this hard down lane along with being so clean up front.  This ball is a must have on many different conditions and lane surfaces.

Adam Chase
Storm Staff

Lots of balls look pretty sitting on the shelf, but how about one that not only looks pretty, but then looks flat out awesome on the lanes too? Welcome to the Phaze III
This will be a first ball out of the bag, to gauge the lane conditions type of ball. It probably won’t be something to use on the fresh, unless you are bowling on something medium length or light on volume, but it will definitely be a ball that gets lots of use in the middle of tournament blocks, and will be the perfect ball for typical league play. The hybrid cover smooths out the reaction, so not are sharp as say a Hyroad Pearl but also not as early as a Phaze II. I think this ball actually compliments the new Gravity Evolve well.
What I found was this ball is pretty clean up front, and responsive but not over jumpy to the friction. It also digs in the oil very well, and if you ever run into “wet/dry” or “cliffed” conditions, this ball will help combat those problems on the lane.
A great ball for a variety of conditions, you won’t be disappointed.
Jason Hollingworth
#StormNation

The PHAZE III hype is for real.  You are going to want to get a couple of them!

WEIGHT BLOCK: Velocity Core
WEIGHT: 15lbs
RG: 2.48
DIFF: 0.051
COVER: R3S Hybrid Coverstock
OUT OF BOX: 1500 Grit Polished

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

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

Initially my thoughts on polished equipment is how consistent and predictable the motion down lane will be 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:
With the Phaze III 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 the motion continued to be consistent and predictable with a strong finish.

Pattern B:
The PHAZE III on this particular pattern didn't like the inside play as much. 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.

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 transition 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 won't 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
Cover: R3S Hybrid
Core: Velocity
Layout: 60 x 5 x 45

I drilled my Phaze III 60 x 5 x 45, which is the same layout I have on my Phaze II. Simply put, the Phaze III is the perfect transitional ball from the Phaze II. I like the Phaze II as a benchmark type of ball that provides a great read and strikes a bunch. But, it can start to straighten out a bit at times just like every other ball. That is when it is time to switch gears to the Phaze III. On quite a few occasions already, I have been lined up with the Phaze II and lost carry (too deep, starting up to quick, etc). As expected, the ball change to the Phaze III solved those carry issues and just steam rolled the 8 pin. It glides right through any early hook and pops a bunch at the breakpoint.

Chris Freeland
Storm Amateur Staff
Bowler Info: PAP 4 5/16 over 1/4 up, Speed 16-17, Rev Rate 400