Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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The Storm Super Son!Q features the Centripetal HD Core which is the offspring of the original Centripetal Core. The core family has provided one of the most dominant shapes in the Storm line of bowling balls. The Centripetal HD Core is denser than any other Storm core so far. This density produces an RG of 2.47 which creates a very low center of gravity which allows this ball to hit the pins at just the right spot to maximize pin carry. To top off this core Storm covered this ball with the proven NRG Hybrid Reactive coverstock and is finished with a 3000 grit Abralon sanding.

Color: Black/Orange/Purple
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: NRG Hybrid Reactive
Core: Centripetal HD Core (14#-16#), Centripetal Core (12#-13#)
Finish: 3000-grit Abralon
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
RG: 2.47 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.047 (15# ball)
Fragrance: Sweet Plum

Layout: 25 x 5.5 x 40
My PAP: 5” straight over
Axis Tilt: Between 3 and 8 degrees
High Track Player

Intent for this ball/layout: Wanted to take advantage of the lower RG and get this ball to rev up quickly yet still make a strong move towards to pocket once it exited the pattern. Ideally to use on higher volume or longer sport shots.

What I got: First let me start by saying WOW. This ball motion is absurd. I can not remember the last time I saw a ball like this make the kind of motion that this one makes. I have thrown it a few times now in league and on longer sport shots.
•   House Shot: The fresh cover is STRONG. First time I pulled it out I could not use it the first game of league because the backends were too clean. The ball just did not want to layoff. Waited until there was a little carry down in game two to use it. Moved 7 left and just opened the entire lane up. Ended up shooting 279, 299 to end the set. It did not matter how deep into the lane I got the ball just kept coming back for more.
•   43ft 2018 US Open Pattern: The longer heavier pattern is what I originally wanted this ball for and it did not let me down. I was able to move right into the track area and the balls strong cover and core read the midlane beautifully creating the exact shape that I needed for this pattern.
Get this ball in your bag ASAP. You will not be disappointed. Bowl up a storm! #StormNation

LANE CONDITION

Length: 41ft

Volume: medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

The new Storm SuperSoniq is going to be one of those balls where people either hate it or love it in my opinion, no in between. Using the same core as the original Soniq but with a stronger hybrid cover, Storm has created one of the strongest symmetrical balls to date. Compared to the original Soniq, the SuperSoniq is going to be much sooner and stronger overall. I wasn't a huge fan of the original Soniq simply because of where it made its shape down lane. It was too clean for me for how it wanted to turn the corner down lane. So adding a stronger earlier cover to it matched my game much better. I chose to go with a 45*5.25*75 layout, which has the pin below my fingers on my center line. I did this because I have so many other strong balls with pins above my fingers that I wanted this one to be significantly different and thats what I got!!!! I threw the SuperSoniq up against my original Soniq, Crux Prime, Phaze2, and Physix. The SuperSoniq is earlier and stronger than the Soniq, really really close to the Crux Prime in both where it picks up and how strong it is. Biggest difference I saw was the SuperSoniq continued just alittle more than the Crux Prime. Its earlier than the Physix and not near as much continuation down lane and alittle less overall. Compared to the Phaze2 its overall a stronger ball with a similar shape on the lane.
The SuperSoniq definitely will need some oil for it to be really effective. I threw it on the fresh condition and also after I had beat the lanes up a good bit with all the balls going down the lane, while it was till usable when the lanes really started to hook I could see it start to want o pick up and smooth out just a little bit.

Nick Smith
Storm/Roto Grip Amateur Staff
Bowling Connection Pro Shop

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PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Storm Super SoniQ

The Storm Super SoniQ (SS) is a blend of the Centripetal HD core found in the Soniq, with the NRG Hybrid cover found on the PhysiX. The NRG Hybrid coverstock has been a great addition to the Storm line. It is a strong cover that can handle heavy oil but has just enough pearl in the blend to not read “Super” early… see what I did there? haha

The intent of this ball was to be the ball to build a bridge between the Premier and Master lines and also compliment both the Physix and the original SoniQ. I think the Super SoniQ does that, but more importantly, I think it is a strong enough ball to stand on its own. The SS actually reminds me a lot of the Phaze II (P2), which is still a great selling ball and hugely popular on the PBA Tour. The Phaze II is the closest comparison ball for me to the Super SoniQ, and with a similar layout I have the Super SoniQ cleaner through the front with noticeably more shape down lane. They are roughly close in overall strength, but the P2 is definitely earlier and smoother.

The SS is a great fit when you need a shape stronger than your typical benchmark ball but not nearly as early as some of the high-end pieces.

When the Super Soniq was announced, I was SUPER excited for it (Pun Intended) because its Centripical HD Core is wrapped in the same cover as the PhysiX. The Physix is always one of the first balls out of my bag due to its versatility and I am excited to have a symmetrical version now.
For me the original Soniq is one of the strongest balls I have ever thrown. Believe it or not he Super Soniq is STRONGER, if that was even possible. It is literally hook in a box.
The orange color really stands up in the midlane and drives hard through the pins. I LOVE to see that. If you can control the midlane, you can control the pocket. This ball will be perfect for the heavier volume lane conditions and the super walled house patterns. The heavy midlane roll will blend the wet/dry lane conditions for league bowlers while providing a good ball down from the Physix on harder conditions. Discretion: Players with high rev rates and or low ball speed should consult with their local Storm VIP PSO before drilling. This ball is STRONG.
In the comparison the original Soniq appears to be “stronger” but this is only due to its violent response off of the friction downlane. Overall the Super Soniq is about 2-3 more boards overall if there was more oil on the lane.

https://youtu.be/0DcdN4iP5yA

Storm Super SoniQ
Layout: 4 x 4 x 1 Storm Pin Buffer Layout
Rev Rate: 300 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 Super SoniQ utilizes the Centripetal HD Core and the NRG Hybrid Coverstock used originally on the PhysiX.  The aim here was to fill the reaction slot between the Storm Phase II and Storm Tour IQ.  We have success!  The Super SoniQ is a little longer than the Phase II and more continuous off the end of the pattern.  The Super SoniQ is definitely a step up in strength from the Tour IQ.  It gives bowlers a good blend of midlane and backend.
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The original Son!q was a personal favorite when it was released so I was excited when this ball was announced. I decided to go with the drilling which my PAP makes the pin under my middle finger. The cover on the ball is STRONG and the continuation is even STRONGER. From the videos I watched and the specs on this ball I knew this was going to be a success. I wanted this to replace my Haywire as a strong symmetrical solid that reads the lanes earlier than most symmetrical balls but still continue down lane. This ball will be good on higher volume medium patterns and longer patterns that still hook in the front. I cannot wait to get more games on this ball.

Layout: 55 x 4.5 x 70

Ryan Patterson

Storm Super Soniq Ball Review by PJ Haggerty

The latest addition to the Storm IQ series comes the Super Soniq, and for good reason.  With the Centripetal HD core and the NRG hybrid coverstock (same as the Physix), the Super Soniq fits perfectly underneath the Physix, but above the original Soniq.  This ball gives us a symmetrical, low RG option and is a very strong addition to the line. 

I’ve drilled two of them so far and found success with both.  The first one is a pretty strong layout for me being: 5 x 3 with a 15/16 hole two inches under my axis.  I feel this is the strongest symmetrical ball in my bag.  The response time is very quick, even being a low RG ball.  There must be a good amount of volume on the lane for me to throw this ball, but it rolls great when I can use it.

The second Super Soniq I drilled has gotten more use.  I mapped it out as 5.5 x 5 with no weight hole and a surface of 2000.  I’m able to create more angle with this ball and is more responsive than my Physix, when needed.  The response time is quicker than the Physix, but is not as clean as a Hyroad-X or Idol Pearl.

Overall, the Super Soniq is very low RG and wants to read the lane early, but the NRG, hybrid cover allows the ball to still have a quicker response time down lane.  It’s a must have in tournament and league bags today.

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