| Coverstock Info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Name: | R2X Pearl Reactive | ||
Type: | Reactive Pearl | ||
Box Finish: | 1500 Grit Polished | ||
Color: | Red / White / Blue | ||
| Core Info | |||
Name: | Tri-Sphere | ||
| Type: | Symmetrical | ||
| RG: | 2.48 | ||
| Total Diff: | 0.048 | ||
| Int. Diff: | NA | ||
The Storm Optimus joins the IQ Tours and Marvels in the Master line. This ball uses a new core shape named Tri-Sphere instead of the Centripetal shape that has been used in this line recently. While the RG stays the same, the differential is greater than the IQ Tour line, but slightly less than the Marvels. This new core shape is paired up with the aggressive R2X reactive pearl coverstock. In comparing specs, this ball is very close to the Marvel Pearl.
The Optimus tested best on our medium test pattern. Stroker had his best reaction going up the second arrow, right in the track area of the lane. His rev rate did not allow him to throw the Optimus any farther right. When he did leak a shot outside of target, the result was a flat hit at the pins. Tweener was a few boards deeper at the arrows. However, he could get the ball much farther right without sacrificing pin carry. Cranker was much...
To read the full review, please visit:
https://www.bowlingthismonth.com/bowling-ball-review/storm-optimus/
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Overall Summary: