Layout 55 x 5.5 x 45
Surface prep: 2000 Abralon
The new Storm Nova is the replacement of the Incite within the Premier Line. The new Ignition core opens up a lot of possibility for drilling potential by keeping a lot more of its asymmetry intact after drilling. The Nova has the R2X coverstock on it which is a hybrid blend between the R2S and NRG coverstocks. What I have found with this ball is a lot of hook in the front and midlane but retains a lot of great continuation down lane. Designed for medium to heavy oil, this ball can be a staple in the bag for most league and tournament conditions. My first use of this ball was at the PBA Regional Players Invitational in Las Vegas on a 2.5:1 Ratio pattern with 30ML of oil which is a high amount of oil. What I found was the ball read the lane fairly strong overall while still keeping strong continuation down lane. I never had to be afraid of the ball hooking downlane when I missed my target one way or the other. The strength of the core and cover combination keeps the reaction on the smoother side very comparable to the strength of the Proton Physix. Compared to the Proton Physix, the Nova is slightly cleaner overall and slightly faster down lane. The two balls are different enough to warrant both if you are a fan of the Proton Physix. On a typical house pattern, this ball is great on the fresh where there is a lot more oil on the lane. It would be a little difficult to use this ball for all 3 games of league depending on your individual style. My higher rev rate style (450 RPM) doesn't allow me to use this ball for all 3 games due to the lack of total oil I tend to bowl on along with the strength of the core. Down and in and lower rev rate bowlers would get a lot of use out of this ball as it will give you hook, control and continuation.
Adam Chase
Storm Staff
