I decided to give Storm equipment a try and I was absolutely amazed by the Hyroad. The layout ended up being pin above ring finger with CG kicked out and an extra hole on the PAP. The way it carries and how versatile it is on the lane seemed to help bump up my avg from 215 to 231!

My question is though: Are there any options in the Storm line (currently manufactured or recently discontinued) that can mimic the Hyroad the best?

(I could not believe the reason I'm not able to use the Hyroad for a long time is the scent...the boysenberry scent makes me a bit nauseous over time. Never in my wildest dreams did I think such a minor detail/health reason is what is keeping me from using one of the most legendary bowling balls in history)

From looking at other Storm balls, it seems like Storm plays a lot of mix-and-match with some of the proven cores and coverstocks to make great products. I was wondering if anyone had any experience/advice in getting a Hyroad reaction from a different ball?

Some possible choices I think might work is use a Crossroad (same R2S hybrid coverstock but stronger core) and drill it a little weaker, or try a Hyroad pearl (pearlized coverstock but same core) with maybe a pin down layout to make it a bit smoother and read the lane a bit earlier. Any advice would be appreciated...and, no...changing my genetics to tolerate boysenberry scent or wearing a mask while bowling are not options haha 

Thanks, BR community...so many helpful posts on this website!

my Crossroad has been great for me. I have it drilled pin-down and I can't remember if its a 4 1/2 x 4 or 5 x 4 layout. It's been a great ball at reading the medium-light patterns, I can use it if there is more oil but I just have to square up and be a little softer at the bottom.

Also great at taking surface changes like many of storm's mid-price balls. I've used mine at OOB, 4000 abralon, and now at 2000+polish.

My question becomes are you looking for the same type of reaction because Storm still makes the Hy-Road. If you wanted longer then Hy-Road Pearl, stronger, then go with the Crossroad. All 3 are monsters and can't really miss with any of them.

I think from the following in his OP, that he may be allergic to the fragrance of the ball.

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My question is though: Are there any options in the Storm line (currently manufactured or recently discontinued) that can mimic the Hyroad the best?

(I could not believe the reason I'm not able to use the Hyroad for a long time is the scent...the boysenberry scent makes me a bit nauseous over time. Never in my wildest dreams did I think such a minor detail/health reason is what is keeping me from using one of the most legendary bowling balls in history)
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jlee0924

IQ TOUR FUSION - could possibly kill the Hyroad based on the design intent, time will tell right?
RISING STAR (discont) - closets shape overall in my opinion
FRANTIC (a few boards weaker up front but very close downlane)
CROSSROAD (boards smoother downlane, opposite shape of the FRANTIC)
ASYLUM - feels close to the RISING STARS I have. More bounce than RISING STAR of the point but smoother downlane than HYROAD  while being dentical if not close up front/midlane push of the HYROAD

Do you have Asylum and Fusion?

Awesome. How does it compare to disturbed? Is it clean upfront?

So it sounds like the asylum may be to close to consider it a step down. I'm looking for that step down after disturbed starts too early but I'm higher tilt and polished pearls don't fit my game. Im currently using a nomad solid in that position.