The newest X-Factor by Storm is indeed "an Ace in the hole".  The combination of the ACCU-Tread pearl reactive with a medium particle load to complement the RAD3 core is pure genius.  The X-Factor Ace is a definite improvement over the Re-Loaded.

I used a 4 1/2" X 2" layout on this light sixteen-pounder with nearly four ounces of top weight.  I set the pin over the ring finger, RAD at sixty degrees on the VAL 3" down from the PAP.  A 3/4" diameter X-hole was drilled on my axis point.  This layout gave me some length and good roll with an early, yet readable breakpoint on those heavier-than-normal oil patterns.

After testing the waters for a few frames (trying different lines from the deep inside angle), I proceeded to roll a 289 game in practice (first ten with a solid 4-pin) on a freshly-oiled lane.  The pin carry is tremendous on both flush and light hits... lots o'messengers!  I also found the ball and drill layout to be quite versatile.  I could hug the middle with speed, or I could send the ball out to the ditch and watch it boomerang back to the hole!

I don't own the Triple Xtreme, but I believe the Ace has a slight edge in terms of length in the front part of the lane.  However, like the Xtreme, this ball needs oil in the heads AND the midlane to be most effective.  Bag it when the track begins to dry out.

Overall, another great addition to the X-Factor family... perhaps the best one ever...
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Behind the approaching front, the perfect Storm is about to be unleashed...

IM still out on this ball. i have it drilled according to the storm reccomended drillings #1 with the b option. the ball does get down the lane and the move to the pocket is great, but i ahve trouble getting a consistent shot. it might be because i reecently changed to vaccu inserts, i think im going to go back to the old ones and try them out. i also applied a littl polish to the ball only because i first threw the ball on a senior shot (big mental error there) and now it doesn't have the movement i want. i will post again in a few weeks when i come to another conclusion.
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When all else fails?STRAP THE LANE!

Got my 15lb ACE on September 20th, I absolutely love this ball.  I have since gotten rid of my FEAR FACTOR and RE-LOADED, this ball easily replaced these two.  Ball is drilled using STORM pattern 1/B with a small weight hole.  The ball is like they advertised, very continous through the whole lane and demolishes everthing in site.  By far to date the best in the X-FACTOR line!

Great job STORM!  Can't wait for them to top this one!
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Pat Patterson

I Love this ball, got it drilled stacked, over a 9 game span, i have bowled a 2050 pin total, this ball is awesome, it has a slight edge over my extreme, by far the best in the x factor line.

I just purchased the ball but haven't drilled it yet. Any advice on how to drill it?  pin is 3-4 if you have any advice please respond back.  thanks


                      ithrowstorm

WOW what a ball!!!  Threw it for the first time tuesday night and all i can say is WOW.  This ball has a very strong move to the pocket and hits like a frieght train and makes mince meat of the pins.  This ball carries much better on light hits then it does high.  This ball has almost zero deflection which makes it easier to leave 9 pins as you go higher.  All ten pins left with this ball have some messenger pin near it.

Now for the specifics, 15 lbs and had this ball sanded so no polish shows.  That made it make the hard move to the pocket.  I have the pin about 1 and a half inches about 1:30 from the ring finger. Cg about 3 and a half to 4 inches at 5:30 below the pin. RAD about 5:30 3 to 3 and one half inches below cg.

This ball is awesome and I would recommend this ball to any stroker.  It seemed like the smoother I was with the ball the more powerful the ball got.  Had 668 with it first shift and 717 honor match with it second shift.  The lanes didn't dry out that much and carrydown was a big factor in me keeping this ball out.  This ball hit much better light and made me very cocky as I was walking back after i threw the shot even though I knew it was going to hit light.  I have much confidence in this ball now and I hope to keep it in the future.  If you leave this ball shined you will leave a lot of clean tens and sevens for no apparent reason.  I know this because a guy was throwing an ace still shined next to me and all he did was ring corners.  So dull it up a bit and you will get a big reaction.   This ball is playable from any angle as well.  Good luck and go all in.
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Seven basic mottos of bowling:
1)Versatility leads to greatness
2)Be a man, stand up for yourself, blame the balls or the lanes
3)When you get a lucky strike, flex the big muscles of steel
4)Always have a deadeye approach to spares
5)Always have a backup plan
6)When you bowl bad and someone that wasn't there asked you how you did, just say i was bowling with a hot chick, so i bowled bad
7)Sex and bowling do go together somehow

I have been looking for a new ball for a second shift league with dry heads, and carrydown, and after reading many reviews decide on the Ace. This ball is drilled with Storm layout #4 very aggressive to get back to the pocket from the carrydown, but what I have seen is that it hooks harder then my Track Freak in box condition, but I can throw the Ace eaiser. I glides through the heads and then WHAM!!. I bowled this past weekend with my ball driller and 3 other bowlers and easily beat them 4 out of 6 games, I never switched balls except to compare my reaction with my other equipment. The others were using the Animal Untamed, Roto-Grip Oracle, Sheer Havoc, Phenom and others and I was clearing the heads when they were burning up, and just kept moving slightly left and crushing the pocket. This ball is new and therefore still pricey, but worth it. Hope this helps someone decide.