Storm
Victory Road Solid
PatternStTwCr
Oily:8.58.58
Medium:765
Dry:333
Sport:655

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
R2S Solid Reactive
Type:
Reactive Solid
Box Finish:
3000 Abralon
Color:
Hunter Green / Navy
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Symmetrical
RG:2.56
Total Diff:0.052
Int. Diff:NA

The Victory Road Solid is the latest addition to the Thunder line of Storm bowling balls. This ball comes at a sanded 3000 Abralon finish and uses the same core as the original Victory Road. We struggled finding a consistent reaction on any of our test patterns with the Victory Road Solid at its box finish.

Our best look was on the heavy test pattern. The sanded finish bit through the oil and provided easy hook for Stroker and Tweener. Cranker had some problems right from the start. These problems are the same ones Tweener and Stroker saw...

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Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
6.5
The rough finish of the Victory Road Solid keeps the torque rating down. The solid shell will start earlier and smoothes out the transition out of the oil pattern.
Length
(1-25)
10
The 3000 Abralon finish is the first for Storm. This finish creates friction instantly as the ball contacts the lane.
Back End
(1-20)
15.5
This Thunder line release is strongest in the midlane. The amount of energy used tames down the back end reaction. Those wanting more back end can add polish on top of the box finish.
Total Hook
(1-100)
52
The Victory Road Solid offers the most amount of overall hook in this line since the Reign of Fire. The motion is similar with a tad more kick at the back end.

Strengths: The amount of total hook we saw on our heavy test pattern was impressive. There will never be too much oil on the lane to use the Victory Road Solid out of the box.

Weaknesses: The ball uses so much energy so quickly as the oil starts to carry down the lane, it is easy for it to stand up too early. Smoother surfaces and weaker layouts are a must to use this on medium conditions.

Overall Summary: The Victory Road solid offers one of the largest overall hook potentials of any ball at this price point on the market. The cover is versatile enough that it isn’t limited to just heavy oil patterns with the proper preparation.