Well, it got to the point where my Ti Messenger just was flat out not working.  This is the first time in 2 years my average have dropped below 200.  So I figure time for a new rock.  So when I'm looking its between an XFactor and Icon2.  My Pro Shop guy tells me the Storm is easier to control in a wider variety of condition, so I decide to get the storm.  So, on Tues, right out the box, 276.  I don't think I hit the same line twice (I'm a lefty ).  I couldn't believe the power this thing had.  I had it drilled close to the #4 on the drill chart for this ball with an axis hole, which is really aggressive. I'm very happy with this ball, and you should be too, if you like to scramble your pins.

I got this 15 lber a few months ago, did not want to break it out right in the middle of league play, but now that we are out of the running for the playoffs I have been giving it some time on the lanes. WOW !!!! The first 2 weeks I used it I was not impressed at all, didn't seem to hook that much for me, it would just skid, skid, skid. I took it back to the pro shop and had them hit it with a gray scotch Brit, just to knock the shine off, and let me tell you this ball is a monster !!!!  I slowed the ball speed down a tad and put a little more hand in it, this ball can cover more boards than anything I have ever seen ! I was missing my mark at times, almost in the gutter, and this baby was making a left turn and crossing over brooklyn, I would turn around and people jaws were on the ground. I don't agree that this ball is for crankers unless you have a lot of hand, it seems a bit speed sensitive to me, but when it reaches the pins it explodes on impact....great job Storm  !!!!!!

I have to agree with the previous review by DrJ. This ball is just too much skid and not enough snap. I bought this thinking that it was stronger than what it actually is. When this ball hits oil it is not a pretty sight. If you have something else to throw until the shot starts to break down, then you will be ok. It isnt like I haven't had good nights with this ball, (298 game one night in particular) but I just dont think that this ball is all that it was supposed to be.

I now feel qualified to comment on this ball. I bought it about 2 months ago, used (3 games), with a real aggressive layout. In box finish (shiny), the aggressive action on this ball almost scared me. The ball is drilled with the pin under the bridge, CG kicked about 2" right, RAD below and right of the thumb about 3".
On a fair amount of oil, the ball would go REAL long and straight, then come back at what looked to be MORE than a 90 degree angle. Way too strong for me in the normal league shots I see.
I had the pro shop knock the shine down a bit (haven't gotten my spinner yet...), and it tamed the ball down a lot - made it more even hooking, but it still hits really hard. Awesome ball.
Now - tonight, I had him shine it back up, because I think I'm gonna need it. Practiced with it some, and it is once again real aggressive on the back end. This ball is excellent. I really, really like it.
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One advantage of bowling over golf
is that you seldom lose the ball.

Got this ball a few months ago and have played alot of different lane conditions with it since then. The ball is drilled 4x4, mass bias strong, with weight hole on the pap. I sanded the ball to 2000 and then polished it. The first few games I threw, the ball hit like a sponge. I have fairly high speed (18-19 mph) and high revs (410 rpm) and this ball hit like it weighed 6 lbs at first. Once it got a track in it, look out. The ball really carries light hits well. Not quite the ten pin killer some say it is, but I don't think one ball is really better than another in that department. Any way, another great ball from Storm. Gets down the lane easily and revs up very quickly to make a strong move to the pocket. (Or through the pocket). Plays well on most conditions, just stay away from the extremes, wet or dry. Overall a pretty good ball for anyones bag.

i've had the xfactor for about a month and a half and have put atleast 100 games or so on the ball and i think i can finally do a review on this lil monster...

i have it drilled with the pin under my palm, cg is somewhere to the right i think (i'm doing this off of memory the ball is at my coach's house at the moment) with the rad about an inch under my thumb.  

this ball is one crazy ball.  At first when i got it, i had a tournament 2 days after i had gotten it and had never thrown a ball with such hitting power.  Ended up taking second place with the ball over all.  Awesome awesome ball.

Although, ever since then, i have actually learned to throw the ball better and have uped my average a lot with this ball.  This ball is very forgiving if you miss your mark by a few boards right of your target (righties).  If you hit left, it'll go head pin or go brooklyn.  It doesn't leave 10 pins that much, mostly 9 or 4 pins over all.  

I stand 1 dot left of the center, throw over the 3rd arrow from the right gutter at 15.3 mph (hehe i love allies where they clock your ball speed).  If you pull this ball to much, it'll over hook if you hit your mark.  This ball glides through the oil, and once it hits dry, say goodbye to the pins cuz they stand no chance at all.

Although, this ball is terrible on dry lanes.  It'll always over hook and go brooklynn if not hit the 4 pin instead.  Better put this lil monster away.  It's awesome on medium-heavy oil if you know how to play your line.

This ball gets an 8.5/10 from me.  Hope this helps!
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i'ma shoot you if you don't start bowling properly!"

words of wisdom that help a youngin like me bowl better

read the advertisement, this ball is every thing it says and then some. best out of box reaction ive had in a long time. very aggresive and spits pins around as if they were weightless. if you want to shoot higher scores on a house shot grab a x-factor, this ball will get over/under on heavier pattern and has some problems getting corners out on carry down.
10 out 10 on house shot
6  out 10 on various other shots

I have two X-Factors.  To make a long story short, one was defective but it was great for spares, so I bought that one back from Storm.  I contacted Storm, gave them my serial number, and described what was happening (no hook and the ball did not have a scent).  They readily accommodated me with a new ball.  My pro shop drilled the new ball identically the same as the defective one.  The difference between the new ball and the original is night and day yet they are drilled the same.  I am using Layout #4 in the Storm Master Drilling Guide.  Ball is box finish.  The ball works very well on medium-oil to not so heavy-oil lanes.  I haven't encountered heavy oil with it yet.  The ball is very controllable, and has a smooth break into the pocket.  Outstanding ball, love it!  Judging from the ball performance and Storm's customer service, you can bet that Storm will definitely be receiving more business from me.