BallReviews
Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: groundzero85 on April 18, 2025, 02:31:10 PM
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The layout on my Typhoon is 50 x 4 1/2 x 40.
I was looking for a ball motion I can predict and rely on when the lanes get drier during the transition or on high friction lane surfaces. I have actually found the ball in this Storm Typhoon! For my lower ball speed and tilt, this ball matches up with me very well with me. I can use the Typhoon for straighter angles with more end-over-end roll, and I can play a little more left to right with side rotation to create the perfect consistency of hook and roll. It gives me “HyRoad Pearl” vibes (especially with the scent), so I definitely have found my replacement.
This Typhoon is the first ball in the “Hot” line since the Electrify series, but I’m excited to throw this ball on the typical house shots. This ball will fit all bowling styles and will not disappoint!
Devon R.
Storm Staffer
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Storm
Typhoon
Coverstock: Reactor Pearl Reactive
Finish: Power Edge
Core: Atmos A.I.
(14 pd)
RG: 2.53
Differential: 0.039
Layout: 5 x 4 x 3 1/2 - 2LS
Layout Extras: 2 1/8 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left
Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D
Review:
The Typhoon features the Atmos A.I. core. This core will provide a more predictable shape for your arsenal at the end of the pattern. As A.I. core technology has advanced that means a few extra percentage points of carry can be anticipated. The newest of SPI releases with A.I. have performed exceptionally well and we feel the Typhoon is going to be sneaky good.
For my review, I compared the Typhoon to the Road Warrior. For me, the Road Warrior cover/combination is very good. The Typhoon is very similar to the Road Warrior but the Typhoon has a touch more length and not as quick to change directions. This can be very valuable when control is key. I recommend a player use both types of balls on medium/dry lanes and see how your bowling eyes adapt to transition.
The Road Warrior has R2S Deep which is something I already really like in the arsenal. I think the Typhoon is going to compliment the Road Warrior very well moving forward. The Typhoon bonus is that it is finished with Power Edge compared to Reacta Gloss which has not been used for awhile.
I am pleasantly surprised how the OOB finish looks on the Typhoon and will test even further before changing the surface. As noted above, the Typhoon will fit well for your medium/medium dry type THS patterns. SPI has really upgraded the lower end of the arsenal with the Typhoon. I'm definitely excited about this ball from Storm. Please be sure to visit your favorite pro shop today or https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A for Hit the Lanes with Danelle and Mike.
Michael Slatky
900 Global Staff Member
York, PA