The Axiom Pearl features the orbital core found in the original Axiom although this time the pearl features a new cover; NeX which is Storm's earliest reading cover to date.
I found with the Axiom Pearl it provided tons of overall shape in the mid-lane with plenty of continuation off the spot. For those looking for something earlier and smoother than the Idol Pearl this will be the ball to go to.

The Axiom Pearl is the next installment in the Master Line.  I particularly looked forward to this ball as it going to be a strong coverstock/core combination that will be more angular than the original Axiom.  This ball did not disappoint as it reads the midlane strong and angles in the backend going through the pins very well.  Compared to the Trend, the Axiom Pearl is a little earlier rolling and a little more smoother in the back part of the lane.  This ball to me is great on heavier volumes of oil, sport conditions or house conditions where you can be a little straighter on the lanes.  This is definitely a great ball to have if you love the motion of the original Axiom and find that the ball can get a little too slow on the backend. The Axiom and Axiom Pearl are a great 1-2 punch!

Adam Chase
Storm Staff

Axiom Pearl
Layout - 55 x 4 x 70
This is by far the best shiny pearlized symmetric ball I have drilled!  The Axiom is incredible for me, for sure the strongest symmetric ball we make.  When I need a shiny ball from there the Phaze 3 is a bit too long in the oil and too sharp off of the friction.  This Axiom Pearl is the closest ball I've seen to the Marvel Pearl.  It is alot of hook for that shiny of a ball and doesn't over-hook off of the dry!  Everyone needs this ball! 

Cover: NeX Pearl

Core: Orbital Core

Finish: 1500 Polish

RG: 2.48

Differential: 0.050

ME:

Right-Handed Tweener

Speed: 12-13 mph

Rev Rate: 315

PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin In Ring 4 1/2 Pin to Pap 3 inch pin buffer

The New Storm Axiom Pearl has already been very popular with the Tour players. The orbital core has been wrapped in the NEX Pearl cover. As stated by the company: "NeX (Nano Extreme) is Storm's earliest reading cover to date. NeX was remarkably earlier hooking than NRG on any pattern, or any surface we tested it on. Our standardized durability and longevity tests showed NeX created 11% more entry angle and 9.6% more overall hook after 50 shots compared to a fresh NRG cover. Simply put, NeX gives more midlane read than ever WITHOUT sacrificing any backend!"

The description certainly bears out when tested. This ball gives you a lot of mid-lane read for a Pearl. The higher volume patterns used on tour would definitely work well for a ball this strong. This is the strongest symmetric pearl ball I have ever thrown. I see it being a favorite for people with higher ball speeds and lower rev-rates in a league atmosphere and for anyone bowls on sport patterns. I had to find another gear to get it down-lane on the higher friction surface where I bowl league, but once I resigned myself to playing left to right I immediately saw how once I provided the speed the ball would provide the hook and hit.

Introducing the newest addition to the Storm Products Master Line, the brand new Axiom Pearl! The Axiom Pearl features the NeX Pearl Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the Orbital Core. The Axiom Pearl is a cleaner, more responsive and, more backend version of the Axiom. The Axiom and, Axiom Pearl are the perfect 1,2 punch that compliment each other perfectly! I am definitely in love with the motion of this ball. So much that I can't put it down. This ball for me is perfect for when my Axiom starts responding to early or, is to smooth and, just doesn't have enough to get there. Storm definitely hit a grand slam with this ball

The Storm Axiom Pearl is a ball for your bag when you need that little extra pop on the backend yet still that controllable look. I drilled mine with my favorite 5x5x2 with out of the box factory finish. It gets through the heads clean, reads the mid-lane a little later, as it should with the pearl coverstock, and finishes very strong and angular. Man it hit with so much power, pins explode. When it hits the dry look out, it gets moving.  I was able to play the oil line on the THS and move in deeper from the start. You’ll have to increase speed as the oil goes away or move in. Stand Left, throw right and you won’t have a problem with this one recovering.  It’s the perfect compliments to the Axiom Solid when you need longer and stronger. My PAP is 5-1/8 and 1/8 up. Usually around 15-16mph, I’d probably be classified between and tweener and cranker.
See my ball review video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/uoC_yTsbER4