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Trend
« on: August 06, 2020, 09:09:33 AM »
The Storm Trend is a high-performance bowling ball in Storm's Signature line of bowling balls that they have created in collaboration with professional bowler Jason Belmonte. This ball combines the proven and popular R2S coverstock with the Piston core to offer a ball that provides better carry by creating more angle into the pocket. This ball gives a quick response along with a more defined breakpoint regardless of what your rev rate is.

Color: Aqua/Sapphire/Teal
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: R2S Pearl Reactive
Core: Piston (14-16#)
Finish: 1500-grit Polished
RG: 2.52 (based on 15# ball)
Differential: 0.049 (based on 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil
Fragrance: Blueberry
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Re: Trend
« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2020, 07:57:59 PM »
Drilling- 40x4x70  rev rate 450 ball speed 17 PAP 3 ¾ right 1 up
Alright so after discussing the layout for a few days I decided to go with a stronger pin to pap than I normally use and went pin down to accentuate the personality of the new Trend. The Piston core creates a very quick response to friction downlane and the r2s coverstock provides amazing length through while still controlling most oil conditions, Super super impressed, I get a Hyroad Esq motion with a touch early midlane motion and stronger reaction off the spot!
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Re: Trend
« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2020, 10:33:02 PM »

Hey everyone, this is Storm staff member Josh Shoemaker here with another ball review for the Storm Trend. As always, I would like to thank Storm for providing the equipment I use every time I step out onto the lanes and logo infusion for making sure I always look good no matter what! Today I will be bowling on a standard 44’ house shot. The Trend is the latest Storm and Jason Belmonte collaboration. It features the same piston weight block found in the Promotion but is now wrapped in R2S pearl. The Trend comes out of the box with Storms signature 1500 grit polished finish. The Promotion was known for its super slow response time with having a SPEC cover. The Trend is at the complete other end of the spectrum and provides a much cleaner and faster response to friction. Although the core/cover is very similar to a Hyroad pearl, I find the Trend to be a littler earlier and straighter off the end of the pattern. When compared to the OG Hyroad, the Trend is slightly straighter off the end of the pattern as well as being a touch weaker overall. The Trend is now available for purchase from any Storm VIP pro shop!

Review Video: https://youtu.be/0-L0XrGJVug


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Re: Trend
« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2020, 01:19:24 PM »
Hey everyone, Storm staff member Brian Hirsch here with another ball review, and this time it’s for the Storm Trend. The Trend is the newest ball in the Signature “Jason Belmonte” line. This ball in 15 pounds has an RG of 2.52 with a Diff of 0.049. Wrapped in the proven R2S Pearl coverstock. What I really enjoyed with this ball was how online this ball was and a tad more angle and was quick to respond to friction than I had thought it would. The layout that I used was 4x4x2. The Piston core has a rolly continuation roll and goes through the pins quite well. In the testing of this ball, I had to grab my trusty OG Hy-Road as I saw a looked and felt like an Hy-Road reaction just a tad stronger. Not gonna place this ball in the “House Shot Killa” category as for me I needed just a bit more friction for this ball. For the tournament players, this is a ball you will want to have in that bag for the games 3-4-5. Until the next review do not forget to Bowl Up A Storm!   
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Re: Trend
« Reply #19 on: September 29, 2020, 08:05:23 AM »
BALL SPECS

Pin Length: 3

Starting Top Weight:3.25

Ball Weight: 15


DRILL PATTERN

Pin to PAP: 4.25 (65x4.25x45)



BOWLER STYLE

Rev Rate: 425-450

Ball Speed: 17-18

PAP/Track: 5.25"


LANE CONDITION

Length: 38-42

Volume: 20-26mls

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS & USBC White 2


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The Trend is the most recent ball to house the Belmo Piston Core. It’s also the next in a long line of successful pieces to wear the popular R2S coverstock.

I’ve had a few Pro-Motions, so I had some high expectations for this ball. What made the Pro-Motion so attractive was is absolute glide from front to back as if it were floating. I knew the R2S cover would probably bite a little harder in the dry, so I wasn’t surprised to see a very angular hook phase. Even with the pin drilled out of my ring finger, the ball still sparks off the friction.

For me, that motion is perfect on extremely wet/dry house shots or later in a set when a heavier pattern has forced me inside my comfort zone. I need that grab after crossing almost the entire pattern.

On our med-low volume house pattern, this ball has been my go-to out of the bag. Depending on how the shot breaks down, I either progress to my Pro-Motion or my !Q Tour Emerald. In my scratch league we bowl on USBC White 2. This has been the ball I go to later in the set, usually when a zone move with my Parallax isn’t working out.

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Chad Hauser - Storm Staff

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Re: Trend - A Beauty!
« Reply #20 on: October 10, 2020, 01:51:26 AM »
The latest Signature ball of Jason Belmonte is here and it is a really good one.  Drilling some of the past Belmo equipment I have had a hard time getting them to work well for me, as my rev rate is 330.  But this ball is a gem. Wrapped with the infamous R2S Pearl Reactive coverstock which is a proven success.  The Piston Block core adds tremendous punch to this ball.  I drilled mine 60 x 3 1/2” x 25 and it rolls amazing.  If you like the Hyroad Pearl, IQ Emerald this ball compliments them perfectly being stronger.  This ball turns the corner and keeps on going, having the best cover stock in the business this ball will stay around for a long time. Play up the boards or get inside the coverstock creates huge consistency and the core has all the power you need.  Probably 3-4 boards less hook then the Axiom Pearl, and 5-6 boards stronger then the IQ Emerald.  This ball is a must have in your bag and a great bench mark ball!  You wont be disappointed in this Signature gem!
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Re: Trend
« Reply #21 on: October 12, 2020, 01:04:05 PM »
Everyone is going to be setting a Trend.

WEIGHT BLOCK: Piston Core
WEIGHT: 15lbs
RG: 2.52
DIFF: 0.049
COVER: R2S
OUT OF BOX: 1500 Grit Polished

Pattern used for review is a modified HP.

PLAY
The Trend was able to play the track area with ease. 

I really enjoyed the ProMotion but was looking for something a little stronger off the spot. Just like that the Trend was released.  Straight out of the box and to the lanes, 300.  This ball is very predictable and there is no hesitation that it will make the turn.

The Trend out of box was perfect for this pattern.  Of course with the pearl cover there was no doubt it would clean through the fronts.  The worry would be if it was too clean and I would fight with my speed to have a consistent reaction.  There was no worry this ball is very predictable and handles variance in speed with ease.  Not one time did it react uncontrollably nor did it skid by.  The Trend will be a ball that I will carry in my bag everywhere I go.

LOW DOWN: Strikes will be the only Trend you will be setting.  If playing up the boards or getting inside is your cup of tea the core/coverstock combination provides consistency and all the power you will need.  #SquadRG
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PJ Haggerty

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Re: Trend
« Reply #22 on: October 17, 2020, 10:25:30 PM »
Storm Trend Ball Review by PJ Haggerty

The latest collaboration between Jason Belmote and Storm is the Trend.  After a few successful balls with the Timeless, Drive, and Pro-Motion, the Trend is something special.  The core is the same as what’s found in the Pro-Motion (Piston Core) but the cover is designed to create length with an very quick response time.  The goal with creating this ball is so multiple styles, rev-rates, and angles can be used.  Storm and Belmo nailed it.

I’ve drilled one Trend so far and really like it.  I mapped it out as 5.5 x 5 and scratched the surface with a 4000 pad.  It’s been a perfect compliment when my Axiom and Omega Crux start to get lazy.  The cover is extremely clean and the response time is very quick.  I’ve had the most success after a pattern blends out and I need to create some angle through the front part of the lane.  I can definitely see multiple styles and rev-rates use the Trend on different types of conditions!

If you need a ball that is very clean with a quick response time after your high performance balls start to run out of gas, the Trend should be the next ball you drill!

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Re: Trend
« Reply #23 on: October 23, 2020, 08:52:50 AM »
Best “Belmo ball” yet! The Trend is the latest in Storm’s Signature line. I don’t know if it’s the R2S Pearl cover or what, but the Trend has all the makings of an all-time great ball. If the IQ Tour and the Hyroad Pearl had a bowling ball baby it would be the Trend… sorry… that got weird.
For me the Trend rolls close to a Hyroad Pearl but the core gets into a roll sooner which makes for a more controllable motion down lane. If you need a ball that is nice and clean, and is a little more controllable on the back, then you need a Trend.
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Re: Trend
« Reply #24 on: October 23, 2020, 05:39:57 PM »
Introducing the newest collaboration with Storm Bowling and, Jason Belmonte! The Trend features the R2S Pearl Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the piston Core which is also seen in the Pro Motion! This ball and, the Pro Motion compliment each other very well! The Trend compared to the Pro Motion is much cleaner with more backend and, still has that continuous motion just like the Pro Motion. The Trend is just the right formula for anybody to throw and, have success with
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Re: Trend
« Reply #25 on: October 27, 2020, 11:40:42 AM »
LANE CONDITION



Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):

THS


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Trend by Storm Bowling review
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Knowing the Trend was going to have the piston core previously seen in the ProMotion had me extremely excited. Wrapping it with R2S only made sense, adding this ball to the bag is instantly a no brainer. When I need the ball to get a little further down lane with more backend snap this is my “go to” after the ProMotion. I am very impressed with how well these balls complement each other.

I won’t sugar coat it, the “BELMO Balls” have been hit or miss with most people, you either love them or quite frankly hate them. This Trend is changing that stigma. The most user friendly BELMO ball yet. This ball is a “house shot killer” and a great option games 4-6 in a tournament setting.


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Trend Review
« Reply #26 on: November 01, 2020, 07:54:25 AM »
Ball Specs:
Storm Trend
R2S Pearl Reactive
1500 Grit Polished
Piston Core
Layout 45 x 4 x 45

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed at release 17

Review:
The new Trend Pearl is the latest addition to the Jason Belmonte Signature Line. It has a great color mix and is eye catching for regular bowlers and Belmo fans alike. This has been our shops best received of the Belmo Signature line. I feel this ball fits a wider variety of bowlers and gives a more familiar look on the lanes than previous in the Belmonte Line of balls. The Trend has the same core as the Pro Motion but that is where the similarities end. The Trend is much cleaner through the front and more angular on the back than the Pro Motion. The Trend is very good on a typical house shot. I get a nice back end move on mind but some bowlers are getting more of a flip reaction on theirs. The Trend still maintains predictability most likely due to the core.  I have a lower rev rate and prefer using this ball when keeping angles in front of me but I have drilled the Trend for higher rev bowlers who have no trouble getting deep with it. I feel this is a nice addition to the Signature line and will help people look forward to the next Belmo entry.

Summary:
The Trend works great on house conditions.
The color mix is excellent.
The Trend is a good addition to the Signature Line.

Video Link:
https://youtu.be/OhK4edZhptE

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Re: Trend
« Reply #27 on: November 01, 2020, 12:23:20 PM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: Medium

Volume: Medium

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS or Stone Street

The Trend is the newest addition to Storm’s Signature Line.  The Trend has the Piston Core surrounded by the R2S Pearl Reactive Coverstock.  This simply means generous length with a drastic motion on the back end.  I set my Trend up with a pin over the fingers layout with a moderate cg kick out to basically do what the ball was intended to do.  I needed something to clear the heads with a response through carry down.  The Trend does that and more…  I was surprised by how much the Trend recovers even with my huge rev rate (approx. 300 RPM).  My other numbers are axis point 5 5/8 over and ¾ up with medium to slow ball speed (12 to 15 mph depending on what center I am at).  The only issue that I experienced with the Trend was on the fresh it was too much over under and that was expected.  I did polish the cover with reacta shine prior to bowling.  However, with that being said, the Trend did exactly what I wanted it to do.  A different layout or different surface change would allow the Trend to be more versatile.


Likes:  Good Length

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Re: Trend
« Reply #28 on: November 11, 2020, 12:31:42 PM »
Speed: 15.5
Rev rate: 325
Layout: 50 X 4 X 20 dual angle

The Trend is the newest signature series ball from Jason Belmonte and from what I have seen is the best out of all the releases. I had the Timeless but just didn’t match up with it. The nest release I drilled was the Pro Motion and I liked the motion from the Piston Core but the Spec cover made it roll to early on the conditions I was bowling on.

After seeing players roll the Trend and the motion I was seeing out of core and pearl cover I had to try it. With my speed and rev rate along with the pearl covers I normally need friction down lane to help with ball motion. Not with this ball it begins to read the midlane and is sharper off the spot at the end of the house shot.

To help with ball shine and the polish on the pearl cover I will be hitting it with a 2000 abralon just to keep it reading patterns correctly.

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Re: Trend
« Reply #29 on: November 15, 2020, 12:54:27 AM »
Storm TREND - 35 x 3 5/8th x 50 at 1500 grit polished
Coverstock: R2S Pearl Reactive   
Core: Piston Core
With the proven R2S cover and the newer piston core from the Pro-Motion this ball for me fit between the Parallax and my Storm !Q Emerald. Stronger in the front and mid lane and "striking" well in recovery when bowling on SPL with a 44ft house pattern, noticed that where it seemed the Emerald was getting lazy, it is the next step up in my Storm bag. I really like that they made this ball when they did, with my recovery still going on, I need taller cores to have the ball get down the lane. This one was a no brainer for me to use a strong pin layout - did not have to play with the cover like I did with the Parallax. Really super ball for bowlers that are looking for that special middle piece for their 3 ball arsenal or in their tournament bag.
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Re: Trend
« Reply #30 on: November 15, 2020, 11:01:14 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 42

Volume:

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


COMMENTS

Likes:
Trend is the latest collaboration between Storm and Jason Belmonte. For the Trend, they combine the Piston Core used in the Pro-Motion, and the tried and true R2S Pearl coverstock. I was a big fan of the Pro-Motion, but the Trend is even better. This ball is very clean through the front part of the lane and has a very quick response to friction giving it a strong motion on the backend. This ball really drives through the pins creating great pin carry. This ball is great on medium conditions, and when the bigger solid symmetricals like the Axiom or Phaze II are starting to leave the weak corner pins. Making the move to a Trend will create the entry angle you need to carry those corners. As a tweener I tend to struggle when I really need to have open angles through the front, but the Trend provides the backend strength I need to strike. For me this ball is a must have!!!

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