Layout: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2
Surface: 3000 Abralon
Rev Rate:  470
Tilt: 13*
Rotation: 60*

The new IQ Tour AI is a brand new IQ Hybrid not seen since the IQ Fusion.  The C3 Core is brought back this time with AI technology and is paired with the R2S Hybrid Coverstock traditionally finished with Power Edge Polish.  Due to my ball speed and typical 44ft house pattern, I don't get a chance to use the IQ Tour line very often.  I brought the IQ Tour AI ball down to 3000 grit to promote earlier roll for the conditions I am typically on. 

On my typical league pattern on the fresh, I saw a lot length out of the ball and a pretty angular backend motion.  On 44ft, a lot of length early on is not ideal and did not provide a good look on the fresh for me.  As the lanes started to dry up in the front, I was able to see earlier roll and more midlane read that kept me closer to the pocket utilizing the same line as the fresh.  Compared to the IQ Tour Solid, I saw a lot more length out of the Tour AI even with the surface change.  It would certainly be a second or third ball out of the bag for me on medium to longer oil conditions.  What was ideal about this ball was that it allowed me to stay further right with my feet and closer to the friction line which helped me eliminate the over under of the pattern.  For me to use the Tour AI on my house pattern, I would need to use more overall surface to get the ball to slow down similarly to bigger balls in my arsenal.  I definitely would recommend this ball to those who bowl on a more traditional 39-42ft house pattern with less oil volume where they use balls such as the IQ Tour or Ion Pro.  In my opinion, there are better options in the line for heavier volume and longer oil.  This could work on the fresh if you see a lot of built in friction but would be most ideal in a second or third ball down on most conditions.

Adam Chase
Storm Staff