Lane Condition
Length: 40
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

Comments
This new Storm Phaze 5 is what I was hoping out of the Phaze 4. It contains the famous Phaze core, wrapped with the R2S coverstock which is on the HyRoad Pearl. This ball is cleaner than the Phaze 4, quite a bit actually, which gives it way more pop and continuation down lane. This ball will be coming out of my bag on house shots and when the lanes are hooking quite a bit. For me, the Phaze 5 with its current finish fits between my original Wolverine and my Wolverine Dark Moss. It is going to come out when the lanes are hooking, but with most shiny balls, can be used earlier if you apply some surface to it. You will not be disappointed in getting this ball as it is exactly what we needed!


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Trevor Roberts
4 Time PBA Regional Champion
2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year
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Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400
Speed: 16
PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16

Storm Phaze V Ball Review
Ball Specs:
R2S Pearl Coverstock
MY PHAZE V > Surface Changed to 500 Abralon with Polish
Layout:
4 x 4 x 4 Storm VLS
Ball Tester:
Scott Anderson
PAP 4-1/2 Right 5/8 Up
Rev Rate 450+
Speed at release 19
Review: The Phaze line of bowling balls has been a mainstay in the Storm line for years now with the longevity and success of the Phaze 2. The original Phaze had enough bowlers striking that the rest were no brainers. The Phaze 5 fits right into the line where the others couldn’t find a home. Utilizing the new Reacta Gloss finish, this ball is the first in months to come out of Utah with a shiny finish and it doesn’t disappoint. I’ve been a big fan of the Infinite Physix since its release, and it seems to get even better the more it’s thrown, and the lane shine starts to take effect. In comes the Phaze 5 which doesn’t have to wait! The polished finish helps it clear the heads much cleaner later in the block and still offers that strong continuous motion we’ve come to know and love from strong Storm symmetrical bowling balls. Where the Infinite Physix stands up, the Phaze V just keeps going. These two balls are great compliments to one another when it comes to shape and strength, so why not get both I your bag?

LANE CONDITION

Length:43

Volume:High

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS


COMMENTS

Core: Velocity
Cover: R2S Pearl
Finish: 1500-grit Reacta Gloss polish
RG: 2.53 (14 lb)
Diff: .0.050 (14 lb)

Me:

Right-Handed Tweener

Speed: 12-13 mph

Rev Rate: 315

PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin over Bridge 5 1/8 Pin to Pap 2 1/2 Pin Buffer


The new Storm Phaze V is the latest release in the Master Line of bowling balls. Like the previous Phaze releases it features the Velocity Core, paired this time with the legendary R2S Pearl. I have yet to throw a ball with this core or this cover that I don't love so the combination has had me very excited since it was announced.

This is the first Pearl release in the Phaze like that rolls exactly like I would expect a Pearl Version of the Phaze II to roll. It is clean through the front of the lane and makes a strong even motion in the back-end. It's certainly not as responsive to the friction as the Phaze 4 was, which helps extend the window that it hooks in down-lane. The result is a perfect ball to transition too when your phaze 2 is seeing too much of the middle part of the lane but you still want to control the down-lane reaction without having to worry about the ball not saving energy.

I have thrown the Phaze 5 for a few weeks now on our longer heavier house pattern. It is certainly strong enough to close angles down a bit and throw it on the fresh but it's fantastic when the lanes start to transition. My favorite ball motions when you start to see the transition are the ones that let you know the lane is changing without making you pay with a 5 count for not seeing it coming ahead of time. This ball is perfect for that. It also responds well to hand position changes which will keep you in the ball for much longer than you would expect.

I see this ball being a staple in tournament bags to compliment the Phaze II. If I find a condition where I don't think it's useful, I'll let you know but it hasn't happened yet and at this point I would be greatly surprised.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Storm Phaze V
Layout: 4.5 x 4 x 2 Storm Pin Buffer Layout
Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation
Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume)
Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center
Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane

The Storm Phaze V utilizes the Velocity Core and R2S reactive coverstock.  This great looking, great smelling, new release is much anticipated.  Here is a fact that I wasn’t aware of.  The Velocity Core was used in the Storm El Nino 2000.  Now I understand why I had a lot of success with the El Nino 2000.  The Phase V is what I have been looking for in that transition ball.  I have had a chance to use it in league and tournament. The Phase V is very clean in the front part of the lane with a strong move on the back end.  I have been using it in Games 3 and 4 of a 4-game league.  It is my ball down from the 900 Global Altered Reality.  The new Storm Fate is also an option in this ball reaction category.
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Storm Phaze V
Coverstock: R2S Pearl Reactive
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Core: Velocity Core
RG: 2.48, Diff: 0.051 (15 lbs)
VLS Layout: 4 3/4 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 45 x 4 3/4 x 40
PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up
Rev rate: 400 rpm
Average speed: 16.5 mph
Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI
Pattern: Medium volume THS

The Storm Phaze V is the next iteration of the famed Phaze series of bowling balls and features the proven Velocity core paired with the renowned R2S pearl reactive coverstock.  The Phaze V replaces the Phaze 4 in Storm’s lineup following USBC’s removal of the Phaze 4 from approved-use in national tournament competition.  At first glance, the Phaze V appears to be a direct replacement for the Phaze 4 in that they are the same core/cover combo.  However, the major difference (besides the color and blueberry crumble scent) is that Phaze V is the first Storm ball to come with the new Reacta Gloss factory polish finish which replaces the previous 1500-grit factory polish.  As a result, Phaze V feels a touch cleaner and is able to change direction harder off the friction downlane compared to Phaze 4. 

I typically find myself on the fence when it comes to factory polish.  There have been some balls where I’ve left the ball shiny and others where I’ve cracked the cover with an Abralon pad.  With Phaze V, I wanted to try out the new Reacta Gloss factory polish before making any changes to the surface.  For the first 5-6 games I found the reaction to be very sensitive to the oil, but as soon as I moved right the ball immediately checked.  I decided knock some of the shine off with a used 1000-grit then 3000-grit Abralon pad by hand, which resulted in a much better reaction by blending out some of the over/under yet retaining that quicker motion on the backend.  If you are/were a fan of the original 1500-grit factory polish, I think you’ll be a fan of Reacta Gloss.  Even if you’re not a fan I suggest you first give it a try before knocking the shine off. 

The Phaze V is a perfect step down from the Phaze 2 or Infinite PhysiX and is a step up from balls like the Hyroad Pearl or Night Road.  After knocking some of the shine off, I’ve found it to be very versatile and is my go-to for medium volume house patterns and is a great transition ball for both league and tournament play.  Bowlers of all styles will get plenty of use out of Phaze V, and it will fill that spot in your tournament bag for when the lanes open up and you can create steeper launch angles.  You won’t want to miss out on this one.

Chris Pollentier
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
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Phaze V - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: R2S Pearl Reactive
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Core: Velocity Core
Layout: 65 x 5 x 35
RG: 2.48
Differential: 0.051



Review

The Phaze V is the newest ball in Storm’s iconic Phaze line. Storm has combined the velocity core with the R2S pearl reactive cover stock. I tested this ball on a 42 feet typical house pattern. The Phaze V is a little cleaner than the Phase 4, which allows me to play further to the right and stroke the ball. Phase V reads the midlane very well with a strong finish on the backend. This ball is very versatile I was able to the right and left of the track area without losing any hitting power. This ball will be in my bag for league and tournaments.  Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite.


Stanley Waite
900 Global Staff Member
Dover, DE

Storm Phase 5 Ball Specs:

Coverstock  R2S Pearl Reactive
Velocity Core (Symmetrical)
Finish Reacta Gloss Polished
Layout 4 x 4 2” Pin Buffer

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20.
Speed at release 17


Review:
 The Storm Phase 5 provides a strong motion with control and the back end most bowlers are looking for. Storm has managed to wrap up all the best assets of a bowling ball together in the Phase 5. This ball is NOT a remake of the Phase 4 which I was a big fan of, and this one may even be better. The Phase 5 reads the mid lane nicely than creates a controllable angular motion that is predictable and hits hard.  I have a lower rev rate but can move deeper and trust this ball. I have used this ball on medium to oily lanes with a lot of success. I would put this ball right between my Electrify and Infinite Physix in total hook. The total hook of this ball is a bit more than I expected probably due to the way it bites in the mid lane. The Phase 5 is not afraid of oil and it has not shown any squirt past the breakpoint for me. Strong and angular symmetric balls are nice to have in your arsenal. The Phase 5 seems to work well on multiple patterns also. I see this ball on a lot of racks and in some cases if I sell one to somebody a few folks on their team end up getting them as well. I have had two people say they are buying them for a teammate for Christmas. There is a lot of positive chatter on this one for sure.

Summary:
The Phase 5 is strong and angular.
The hit and carry is excellent.
I love the box finish on this one.

Glenn Wendel
PBA Member
Storm Pro Shop Staff
gwendel@comcast.net
www.stormbowling.com

Video Link:
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