Description:  This bowling ball is a lock, Storm Lock!  The Storm Lock is nearly lethal with the combination of the RAD-X Core and GI-15 hybrid reactive coverstock.  The RAD-X is dynamically designed to create extreme hook and ball motion with it's super-dense materials.  This ball will Rev!  The GI-15 hybrid reactive coverstock was made for heavy oil.  The texture of this ball grips the lane and performs well on heavy oil.

Storm Lock Ball Specs:

- Color:  Black Pearl/White Pearl/Crimson All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Core: RAD-X
- Coverstock: GI-15 Hybrid Reactive
- Factory Finish: 3000-grit Abralon
- Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.48
- Differential (Diff): 0.054
- ** RG and Diff are based off of 15 lb. balls
- Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
- Fragrance: Ginger Snap
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal

The Storm Lock is the latest release from Storm, The Bowlers Company. This premier line release has a brand new cover stock called G1-15, which is a hybrid reactive. The core is a new shape also, and it is called the RAD-X core. The numbers on this new core is Rg of 2.48, a differential of 0.054 and an intermediate differential of 0.018. The black pearl/white pearl/crimson color has an attractive look when sitting on the ball rack.

I drilled my Lock with a 3.5x5x2.5 layout. I have used my Lock on heavy longer patterns with good success. My Lock reads the lane earlier and has a stronger hook set motion than a Crux that I have drilled with the same layout. The cover rolls through the front about the same as ERG hybrid on the Crux, but doesn’t seem to lane shine as fast. I have applied as much as 1000 grit abralon to my Lock for the long PBA Badger pattern. The Lock was easier to the spot than my Hyper Cell with the same cover preparation, and didn’t break down the pattern as quick.

I haven’t had many opportunities to use my Lock, as I drilled for a specific purpose, but the times I have been able to use it, it gave me the reaction I needed to stay within my game and repeat shots to make a regional final, and post our league high series on Badger pattern.

The Lock is a strong ball for longer patterns. I would suggest using it for such, or you will have to really polish the ball and probably want to go with a weaker layout than what I chose for my Lock. The Lock will be good for bowlers that have high ball speeds and lower rev rates, or bowlers looking for a true heavy oil ball, that doesn’t hook all in the first 10 feet, even with surface on it.

Update:

Since originally writing this review, I have polished my Lock so I can use it more often. I hit it with Storm step #1, on all four sides. This ball stills digs in, and changes direction with a strong heavy roll toward the pins; but now it does it on less volume of oil. The Lock is a really nice ball that with cover adjustments, can be used on medium to heavily oiled lanes; so much so, I ordered a second one so that I can keep one shined, and have one dull. Thank you for taking some time and reading my review of the Storm Lock. As always, bowl up a Storm!

Lock and load,when i first saw the release of the LOCK storms newest ball to the premier line,i couldnt wait to get my hands on it. Just seeing a pic of it made me think how great this ball would be down the lane with the new cover stock that storm is using, G1-15 one word Amazing,then the Rad-x core. So after drilling this ball and making it part of the new arsenal in my bag, i know now  for a fact that i dont have to worry about those tuffer and heavier volume patterns. The Lock hits like a loaded gun and throws pins like no other. I decided to drill the ball using the layout 55x4x45 and wow, love at first site. love this ball and the look it gives me. Left the box finish on it. Dont wait for someone to tell you about it, be the first one to get it and be the one to tell them. Storm LOCK

First off I am not a staffer. I throw what works for my Game, which for the last 10 years has been Roto Grip. I am a Mid rev tweener with slower speed. My PAP is R 4 1/2 ^ 1 1/2 and the layout we chose for this ball is a 4x4 with a 3" pin Buffer which places the pin over the ring finger and MB 3 in r of thumb. I have thrown a number of strong balls in my 25+ years of bowling but I was really impressed with the move the Lock makes, reminds me of a strong Angry Arc. I usually do not like Asymmetric balls but the Lock is the exception. I threw it last night after getting the ball drilled Saturday. Keep in mind I was not throwing the ball like I normally do due to I had a bad blister on my thumb from bowling Sat night. Still managed to put up games of 241, 211, and 196 for a 648.  I am starting to really like Storm equipment with throwing 16 due to , unlike other manufactures they keep the differential high in the 16lbs.

Ball Weight: 16 lb
Pin 3 1/2"
Length:38-40 FT

Volume:Med-Heavy

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


Likes: Carry and Strength. I really like the fact that this ball does not seem to burn up like other strong balls do. It continues to turn the corner.

Dislikes: Cant throw all the time

I think this one is a keeper!!! Get Locked in and Bowl up a Storm