Man oh man where to start. Went with a  60x4 1/2x40 layout and this ball succeeded my expectation( and I had very high expectations) coming from the greatest line of all time this ball is very continuous and smooth. It’s the same roll as the IQ Tour just more. This ball fits in between my Physix Blackout and my Road Warrior. My current league bag is Hyperdrive, IQ Tour AI and of course the Goat(IQ Tour) you will not be disappointed in this ball. I’m a 230 avg but I believe it will fit every game.

Details & Specs

Color
Emerald/Black
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock
R2S Hybrid Reactive
A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
Core
C³ A.I. Core (14-16#)
Finish
Power Edge
RG
2.48 (15# ball)
Differential
0.031 (15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition
Medium Oil
Hook Potential
Medium

Storm IQ Tour AI Ball Review
Layout-VLS 4.5x4x2
Surface-Poweredge
RG-2.48
Diff-.031
Symmetrical Core
Storm IQ Tour AI features the C3 core with AI Technology wrapped with the R2S Hybrid coverstock.The C3 weight block has been used on all the IQ Tour series balls.So we have an IQ Tour Fusion with storm's modern technology.
Iq Tour AI will be a great ball to handle lane transistion but still have that IQ legendary control.
For me the IQ Tour AI will fit between the Phaze AI and the Road Warrior.It will be longer than Phaze AI but not as long as the Road Warrior but with a good contination on the backend.
The IQ Tour AI will be a great compliment to the OG IQ Tour Solid with more length and a sharper backend.
IQ Tour AI will be available on March 21st!!!!!!!!!!!

https://youtu.be/Q5_f-dx8SjY?si=dx7sEJsUKdIWXtaY

TESTING ENVIRONMENT

Length:39ft

Volume:Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Modified House (appx 6 to 1)


COMMENTS

Cover: R2S Hybrid
Core: C³ Centripetal Control + AI
Finish: Power Edge
RG: 2.48 (15)
Differential: .031 (15)

ME:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
Axis Tilt: 14°
Axis Rotation: 74°
PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin over Ring 4 5/8 X 5 1/8  X 1 3/4 VLS


The new IQ Tour from Storm features the AI version of the legendary C3 core wrapped in my favorite cover to pair with this core, the R2S Hybrid. The IQ Tour Fusion was my favorite IQ and getting an updated version made my day! The Hybrid cover seems to give it the most length and snap, which puts it in play on more patterns in my opinion. The A.I. addition does skew the numbers slightly, but not much.

I tested the IQ Tour A.I. on Kegel's Middle Road Pattern. I was looking for a medium length pattern that was a small step down in volume from our house pattern. I underestimated how much friction is built into the lane surface and the pattern played much shorter, feeling more like a 36 foot pattern than a 39. However the IQ Tour A.I. still looked amazing. I could play near the friction with the speed up and my breakpoint to the right. I also felt like I could create a little miss room left by moving in and rolling it a bit more. It was still pretty speed sensitive but I never lost the look with it completely despite playing different parts of the lane.

I did also get a chance to throw the IQ Tour A.I. on our house pattern. It really showed it's versatility off here as I could really manipulate the ball to do what I wanted as I played through the transition. I could roll it more directly towards the pocket and use the hold. The ball had no problem creating the necessary angle in a smaller window down-lane. I could also play the ample friction to the right on the 44 foot 12:1 ratio pattern by getting my hand around it more and watching it scream back from the outside boards.

The IQ A.I. may be the best version of this storied ball, at least for me and people who throw it similarly. This ball doesn't feel like it demands rev-rate perform like many of the more medium pieces in the line, but it seems to roll just as good for people who have the revs. I think this ball is going to get more popular and more people see it being used in a variety of places and it's another great Storm release that seems to match up with a wide variety of styles.

See my full video review at: https://youtu.be/xILUBTIFY6c?si=NLbld49J0IL4k2ti


Lonnie Pemberton
Storm Pro Shop Staff
Vise Pro Shop Staff
Revolutions Pro Shop

Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@Revstormaz


PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Must have ball which will work on a variety of conditions from fresh to transition. This ball with some surface or out of box provides tons of performance. The IQ AI reads the mid lane earlier than the IQ Ruby and Emerald which allows the bowler to be in this ball sooner than the 2 aforementioned cleaner options. This ball will be great on majority of house conditions and a great step down ball off the stronger symmetrical options like the Zen 25. This ball will be the weakest in my bag for sport conditions and one of the first balls out the bag for transition on house conditions. Scuffed up it is an option on fresh house conditions. Benchmark balls like the IQ AI are imperative selections for a bowlers bag.

LANE CONDITION

Length: 42'
Volume: Medium/Heavy
Type: Broken down THS from League

My Layout: 3 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 15/16
Cover Prep: None - OOB Finish

COMMENTS
Storm description:
The Storm IQ Tour A.I. is the latest addition to Storm's esteemed IQ Tour series, integrating advanced A.I. Core Technology with the renowned R2S Hybrid Reactive coverstock. This combination aims to enhance energy transfer upon impact, resulting in a more consistent and powerful ball reaction.

My Review:
After 10+ games I can clearly see the difference from the R2S pearls. Stronger midlane reaction with continuation at the pins like my Ruby but with the A.I. carry. I believe its the Power Edge polish provides greater friction than Reacta Gloss. I played my usual track area with small moves left to strike with consistentcy.

As always you get the trusted shape and readability from the IQ lineup. The R2S Hybrid cover since the Fusion is a welcomed addition since the last releases were pearls. I feel you can add or replace the Ruby in your arsenal for league play. My tournament bag will include both just because I love the Ruby and has proven to be the go to low RG/low diff option when needed.

I wonder why this line has such a high retention rate for performance and reliablility on medium oil patterns. Just an overall great addition to any style of bowler in need of a true benchmark ball offering a stronger downlane motion.

Lastly:
The IQ Tour A.I. is the lastest edition in the famous IQ lineup. It will not disappoint, it successfully blends the proven performance of the IQ Tour series with innovative A.I. Core Technology, reliable reactions with enhanced energy transfer and pin carry. Its versatility makes it a valuable choice for various lane conditions.

#stormnation

The new IQ Tour A.I. features the R2S Hybrid coverstock and the C3 Centripetal Control Core with A.I. technology.  At 15 pounds the RG is low at 2.48 with a differential of .031.  This ball comes with the Power Edge factory finish.  I must admit, I was very eager to drill this new release, and it did not disappoint!  I drilled it with my standard 5 x 5 x 4 drilling which puts the pin right above my bridge.  This ball was much more responsive on the backend than I thought it would be.  This was a pleasant surprise.  This is the most response on the backend of any IQ ball I have ever thrown.  It has a much more continuous backend motion than the original IQ Tour.  The factory finish makes the IQ Tour AI very clean through the front part of the lane.  If it encounters oil too long, it does tend to slide past the breakpoint just a bit, but the backend motion makes up for this in a big way.  This is one IQ I can send to the right and not be worried about whether it will make it back to the pocket.  I ended up shooting 857 the first set with this ball.  I will be getting another one and scuffing the surface just to get it to be a little more controlled and not quite as sensitive to oil.  This ball is an absolute beast and a must have in anyone’s bag!