Storm
Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl
PatternStTwCr
Oily:678
Medium:9.59.59.5
Dry:755
Sport:777

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

Coverstock Info
Name:
NRG Pearl Reactive Nano
Type:
Reactive Pearl
Box Finish:
1500 Grit Polished
Color:
Orange / Charcoal / Indigo
Core Info
Name:
NA
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.48
Total Diff:0.052
Int. Diff:0.020

The Storm Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl features the same core/cover combination as the solid. With this release, Storm went with a pearl version of their breakthrough NRG Nano coverstock. In addition to pearlizing the Nano coverstock, they also added Mica into the mix, creating even more traction in the oil.

The excellent length and phenomenal move downlane matched up best with our medium test pattern for all three testers. Both Tweener and Cranker were covering more area than Stroker, as usual. Stroker’s low rev rate allowed him to play outside the first arrow with a nice move to the pocket at the back end. Tweener and Cranker...

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https://www.bowlingthismonth.com/bowling-ball-review/storm-virtual-gravity-nano-pearl/

Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
7.5
This new Storm high performance ball comes out of the oil with as strong a move as any ball on the market. The pearlized NRG Nano coverstock stores all its energy for the breakpoint.
Length
(1-25)
14.5
The 1500 grit polished coverstock easily pushes this pearlized ball down the lane. Even as the testing session continued, the Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl showed no signs of wanting to start up early.
Back End
(1-20)
17
Strong revs and easy length set the Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl up for a big back end motion. All the energy of the Nano Pearl is unleashed at the back end of the lane.
Total Hook
(1-100)
52
The Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl has one the highest total hook ratings for a pearlized ball. The strong core wrapped with a strong coverstock that stores energy makes for a large hook potential.

Strengths: The ability to get the Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl to recover from nearly anywhere on our medium test pattern is its greatest asset. Bowlers on any type of medium condition will see more recovery than they’re used to with the Nano Pearl.

Weaknesses: Extreme ends of the oil spectrum will put the Nano Pearl in the bag. Surface adjustments can be made to make it handle heavier volumes, but too many dry boards will cause this ball to struggle to stay right of the headpin.

Overall Summary: The Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl is the latest addition to Storm’s Premier line of bowling balls. The Pearl is the perfect complement to the original Nano. The Nano Pearl is longer and more angular than its solid predecessor.