I have drilled two of these balls for myself, and about 10 for other people.  The particulars will be about my two balls, opinions about the Power Charge in general.

PCP #1 had the pin out about 1 1/2 from the cg, with 3.02 top weight.  I drilled the ball with the pin to the right of my ring finger, with the cg out, using a high hole.  The pin is about 3 1/2 inches from my PAP with the mass bias in about a 65 degree angle.  I used about a 7/8 inch bit for the extra hole, with it being 2 1/2" deep.  The hole is located approx 4 over and 2 1/2 up from the center of my span.  This brought the ball back to legal with side weight and finger weight.

This is a control type drilling for me that I like to use with pin in balls.  I have had success with this layout in the past with a Black Thunder Storm, Super Power, and a Tour Power.  Even though the pin is close to the leverage 3 3/8 from my axis position, I still get pretty good length.  The high hole drives the side weight down, finger weight down, differential down a little, and for me this hole is fairly close to my axis point, all giving me a smooth break point, almost weak.

Spot on for this ball too.  This layout works well for me playing almost any part of the lane, although the closer to the gutter better.  Works well on a wet/dry lane condition and/or when the back ends are scorching.  Very controlled break point.  This particular ball is almost too weak to use in league conditions, but in regionals, this ball could be the ticket.  More length than the Tour Power, about 10 boards straighter than my Super Power drilled the same way.

Hence PCP #2.  Pin out about 4 inches from the cg, with 2.82 top weight.  Pin high over my fingers, cg on the center of my span.  This pin is about 5 inches from my PAP with the cg 4 7/8 away, the mass bias is about 90 degrees, or in/under my thumb hole.

I like this layout when I want a ball that really stores energy and creates a booming back end.  Have used this layout with success with many different balls including Trauma, Trauma ER, Too Hot, Tour Power, and Eraser among others.  This used to be my default layout when I didn't know what I wanted to do with a new/test ball.

Once again, very nice.  This ball is just as clean through the front as #1, maybe even a couple feet longer, but then watch out.  About 8 boards with my feet and 2-4 boards with my target left of where I was with #1.  Much better hitting power, carry percent very good.  To me this ball reacts like a very strong Too Hot.  Same kind of loping motion through the front part of the lane.  Almost looks like it is floating. (until it hits a rock or something!!)

For me the Power Charge is what the Hot Rod should have been.  Very long, with versatility in drilling.  Different looks with different layouts.  I think you would have a hard time getting these different looks with a Hot Rod, because it tends to roll up too early.  #2 out hooked my Hot Rod by about 2-3 total boards, but on the lane it was all on the back end.  The Hot Rod read the dry much quicker, but didn't always finish through the pins, burned up a little too much.  Seemed #2 would just keep coming, as long as I got the ball to the dry at the right time, I could hit the pocket from a number of different angles.

The Power Charge will be a dry lane ball for the high speed guys, but a good all around ball for the slow speed players.  Tweeners will like it on spotty heads, and medium to some drier lane conditions.  The really straight players will use this ball as an arsenal ball, they may only pull it out when the lanes are hooking, but will work better here than the Hot Rod.  Don't really think this will be a great fresh oil ball, unless the pattern is pretty short, say under 35 feet.  There are probably better choices on longer patterns due to the Power Charge's great energy storage and length.  Probably not the best wet/dry ball, unless you are like me and can afford to add an arsenal ball.  Price is nice, in the mid range to lower mid, and smell is great!!!  Strong Cherry smell!!!!

I really like this ball and may drill another.  Hope this helps ya!!!!.....
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Mike Austin
Mike Austin's Precision Pro Shop
Houston, TX
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I got the power charge a few weeks ago. I drilled the ball with a simple label shift. This put the cg one inch from my center of grip and the pin off the ring placing the Mass Bias just off of my thumb hole. I through a little the night i got it and just rolled at about 30 ft. The Next day at a tournament in waterbury, CT, the shot was hook outside of 10, hold between 10 and 15 and hook inside of 15. Was throwing the ball harded then normal and putting the ball somewhere between 10 and 15. the ball gave me know over/under where as the rest of my equipment was hooking out the door. That makes another great ball from storm.

I just got this ball yesterday and had it drilled to go long with a strong backend. My primary purpose for the Power Charge is to tackle medium to dry conditions.

I was surprised that this ball is true to what is says. I tested it on a synthetic lane that was already been used for 6 games and my Xfactor Deuce was already hitting high. The Charge went long then turns massively to the pocket. It has good carry. I love it! This could be my savior in 12 game tournaments.

I'm now a storm fan. They really do make great balls

I bought this ball for practice purposes only and was amazed at the versatility and backend snap of this ball.

I'm also starting to use this ball for spares and dry backends, this way I can leave my spare ball at home and have an extra ball for my arsenal!!!
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15lb 4 oz
2 1/2 pin
2.83 top

drilled with pin a hair over from ring finger
CG in palm

Ball does what it says it will do. Excellent compliment to my LRG (same core)
Ball goes alot longer than my lrg and x-factor and makes a smooth medium break to the pocket. the carry is as good as any other storm product ive thrown. only knock is the ball tend to slide past break point if theres alot of carry down. got about 60 games on it now and it  reacts same as day i got it. no cracks in it either thank god.
the ball is nothing flashy, its not a hook monster, but on the dryer shots this ball is a savior.



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Thank you for reading my post.

Brian

the power charge peal.  A very good ball from medium dry to medium heavy.  Mine was drilled to go long with a hard backend, and thats what it does.  I throw with average revs and average speed usually.  This ball will work for all sorts of players, the crankers would have to keep some speed on it on medium oil.  But for rev challenged players it would also be good for playing straight up on medium and all sorts of dry shots.  The pearl coverstock can be adjusted for different conditions but I wouldnt mess with it.






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Update: Monday Nite league 300-279-214/793

Last game was plaqued with 4-9's. This ball is Incredible!