Storm Match

Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Match
Reviewed:May 2016
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Coverstock Specs
Name:Reactor Solid Reactive
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:2000 Abralon
Color:Red / Gray
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Core Specs
Name:Stinger
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.55
Diff:0.030
Int. Diff:0.000

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Match, along with the Match Pearl, is one of two new releases in the Hot line for Storm. Both of these Match releases use the Reactor cover last seen in the Ride and Joy Ride, but feature the new Stinger core design that offers more differential than the Cruiser weight block from the Rides. The Match exits the box with a 2000 grit Abralon surface. This dull finish produces a smoother reaction to the dry, but without hooking too early on the lane.

The Match’s smoother motion was best on our medium test pattern, and all three of our testers liked their reaction very much. Its dull box finish gave Stroker plenty of total hook, even in the middle part of the lane. The finish was rough enough

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The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.