- Color: Emerald/Olympic Gold/Black
- Coverstock: R2X Hybrid Reactive
- Weight Block: Shape Lock HD
- Ball Finish: 1500-grit Polish
- Flare Potential: 6” Plus (High)
- Fragrance: Pear Berry
- RG: 16#-2.48, 15#-2.48, 14#-2.53
- RG Differential: 16#-.048, 15#-.052, 14#-.050
- Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
- Description: Since the release of the Virtual Gravity, Storm has been inundated with positive feedback and inquires of future designs. The combination of the Gravity Shift and Virtual Gravity gave bowlers a look that they had never seen before on heavier oil mid-lane control with explosive back-end reactions. One of the greatest features is their adaptability on changing back-end motion depending on the layout chosen. Our intent with the Virtual Energy is to utilize the early revving motion and explosive back-end characteristics of the Shape-Lockâ„¢ HD core, along with the performance proven R2Xâ„¢ coverstock. The coverstock is the key element to this equation and engineering the right blend of solids and pearls to create the perfect compliment to its predecessors.
Overview:
The testing phase brought several factors into play. We tested several coverstock combinations with the profilometer, as well as, on-lane C.A.T.S. testing. Our goal was to develop a ball that utilizes the best characteristics of its predecessors as well as creating its own unique performance. Our final product is the R2X™ Hybrid. The combination of the two pearls and a solid reactive delivers the perfect fit within our product line. The solid generates just enough mid-lane read on the heavier volume patterns, while the two pearlized parts deliver the strong motion on the back-end. The Virtual™ Energy is the perfect complement to Storm’s Premier line of bowling balls.