Storm
Modern Marvel
PatternStTwCr
Oily:999.5
Medium:877
Dry:665
Sport:766

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
R2X Hybrid Reactive
Type:
Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:
4000 Abralon
Color:
Ale Pearl / Black and Red Solid
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.48
Total Diff:0.050
Int. Diff:NA

Storm releases the Modern Marvel as the first hybrid covered bowling ball in the Master line since the Secret Agent. That ball was a combination of resin and particle coverstocks while this ball is the more traditional pearl and solid resin combination. The sanded hybrid coverstock gives this Marvel more hook than the Pearl and more length than the Solid.

This ball gave all three testers their best match up to our heavy test pattern. The added traction from the coverstock allowed all three testers to get the ball further right than usual with the pearl in the cover adding to the back end recovery. As the testing session progressed, Stroker was the first to see the Modern...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
7.0
Storm has once again put out a ball with some surface that is still angular at the breakpoint. The hybrid coverstock stores enough energy to make a sufficient movement when it sees friction.
Length
(1-25)
12
The 4000 Abralon finish gives the R2X hybrid cover traction in the oil. Storm’s hybrid bowling balls have become notorious for their ability to adapt to changes to the box surface.
Back End
(1-20)
16
The Modern Marvel starting sooner than the pearl gives it a lower back end rating. Bowlers looking for added movement after the breakpoint should add some polish to the cover.
Total Hook
(1-100)
52
The amount of total hook puts the Modern Marvel between the Marvel and Marvel Pearl. The hybrid cover can easily be adjusted to increase or decrease hook from the box finish.

Strengths: Storm’s hybrid covers are some of the best on the market today. The coverstock adds versatility to the powerful motion of the weight block.

Weaknesses: Because of the sanded box finish, the Modern Marvel can begin to labor slightly as oil begins to move to the back end. All three testers moved outside to get around the hang spot they created down lane.

Overall Summary: The Modern Marvel is a great opportunity for bowlers looking for a ball that fits between the Marvel and Marvel Pearl. Anyone who hasn’t gotten a chance to use a previous ball with the Centripetal core will find this ball fits nearly anywhere in the product line.