Storm 2Fast Bowling Ball Review | Bowling This Month

Storm

2Fast

Pattern	St	Tw	Cr
Oily:	5	6	6.5
Medium:	9	9	9.5
Dry:	8	7.5	7
Sport:	7	6.5	6

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

Coverstock Info
Name:	R2S Pearl Reactive
Type:	Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:	1500 Grit Polished
Color:	Amethyst / Peridot
Core Info
Name:	N.O.S.
Type:	Symmetrical
RG:	2.53
Total Diff:	0.044
Int. Diff:	NA

The 2Fast is one of two new releases in Storm’s Hot Line for the 2010/2011 season. This one is slated to replace the Fast. The change between these two balls is in the core design. Storm has stayed with their proven R2S cover for this new release. The N.O.S. core offers a slightly lower RG and higher differential compared to the Turbine core used in the Fast and Furious. This core/cover combination allows for faster revving ball motion, which allows for more friction between the ball and the lane compared to the Fast.

During our testing, we found the 2Fast to match up best with our medium length and volume oil pattern. The 1500-grit polished factory finish gave each tester easy length, allowing for plenty of energy retention for the breakpoint. We were able to create a much stronger angle of entry into...

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Performance Ratings

Name	Value	Comments
Torque (1-10)	7	The polished pearl finish keeps the 2Fast from being as strong in the midlane as the 2Furious. It’s definitely in the skid/flip category.
Length (1-25)	15	The 1500 grit polished factory finish allows the ball to match up best with medium and lighter oil patterns. It picks up the lane slightly sooner than the Fast.
Back End (1-20)	16	The strong reaction at the breakpoint transfers into a strong move at the back end of the lane. It has plenty of energy left at the back, perfect for when the lanes are tight in this area.
Total Hook (1-100)	47	The 2Fast is slightly stronger in the oil than the Fast, due to the core change. The earlier read of the lane allows the 2Fast to handle a touch more oil than the Fast.

Strengths: What we liked most about the 2Fast was its easy length and aggressive move at the breakpoint and back end. Most bowlers are looking for the big move at the back end of the lane and that is what the 2Fast offers.

Weaknesses: The aggressive breakpoint and back end reaction isn’t ideal for shorter oil patterns, especially for those with higher rev rates. Those with lower rev rates will have trouble getting this pearl to pick up the lane on heavy and long patterns.

Overall Summary: Even though the 2Fast can handle a bit more oil than the Fast, it still maintains the long and strong reaction for which the Fast was known. This ball will be ideal for most league shots were there is oil in the middle and dry to the outside.