Storm
Manic
PatternStTwCr
Oily:788
Medium:99.59
Dry:663
Sport:877

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
R2S Solid Reactive
Type:
Reactive Solid
Box Finish:
4000 Abralon
Color:
Blue / Pink
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.53
Total Diff:0.045
Int. Diff:NA

The Manic is the second release at this price point from Storm this month. The Manic gives bowlers the option of a solid resin coverstock surrounding the NOS core. Compared to the Fringe and Frantic, this ball creates much more friction and provides more hook than either.

The added traction provided by the 4000 Abralon solid R2S cover gave us a look we liked on the medium test pattern. Stroker enjoyed the free hook which is always a benefit for lower rev players. Tweener’s equal revs and ball speeds allowed him to play nearly anywhere he wanted on this pattern. He could be firm and play closer to the track or move into the oil and get it to the track area down lane. Cranker was deeper in the oil...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
6.5
The 4000 Abralon cover smoothes out the motion when the Manic sees some dry boards. The Manic smoothed out some of the over/under reaction we saw later in the testing session from the Fringe.
Length
(1-25)
13
Storm’s 4000 Abralon finishes seem to be a little rougher than other brands. The added friction from the sanded cover keeps the length down.
Back End
(1-20)
16
The Manic fits the mold of a solid as it is earlier and smoother than a pearl. Shining the cover should help increase the angularity of the back end reaction.
Total Hook
(1-100)
51
As we saw a correlation between the Fringe and 2Fast, we also saw more total motion from the Manic than we did the 2Furious.

Strengths: The control we had from the 2Furious, along with more overall hook, make the Manic a great choice for medium to heavy volumes of oil.

Weaknesses: Dry lanes will make the Manic hard to control. Even as the heads began to go on our medium pattern, all three testers started having trouble getting the Manic down the lane.

Overall Summary: The Manic fills the gap left by the discontinued 2Furious. Frantic owners who want more hook can look to the Manic to provide similar hook shape and more total motion.