Storm Hy-Road X Bowling Ball

Ball Motion Analysis Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zwta8hlyCM

The Hyroad X is the latest edition of bowling balls in the Thunder line of balls from Storm. Hyroad X uses the R2X solid cover, which is the first time we have seen this cover/core combination in the US. The Hyroad X is solid black with gold labels, and celebrates the 10th consecutive year that there has been a Hyroad in the Storm catalog, an unparalleled feat in today's bowling industry. The 15lb Hyroad X has an Rg of 2.57 and diff. of 0.046. Anyone who knows me, knows that I haven't had the great success with the Hyroad or Hyroad solid, compared to the rest of bowling mankind. The original Hyroad was very condition specific for me. I do like the Hyroad pearl, however. With all that said, I REALLY like the Hyroad X! It doesn't bog down as fast as the Hyroad Nano or Hyroad solid, and I don't see the drastic over/under like I had with the original Hyroad. I drilled the Hyroad X with a 4 x 2 (pin/buffer). Utilizing the availability of the new no balance hole rule, the virtual MB number is now rendered unnecessary when laying out the ball (extreme amounts of top weight or extreme cg placement do need to be weighed to stay under 3oz., though). The X reads the backend of the pattern very well with continuation through the pocket and off the pin deck, with virtually no early hook.The 2" pin buffer seems to be the ticket for me, when dealing with this weight block shape. I like using the Hyroad X when I want to open up a pattern and wheel on it, especially on medium volume house patterns, and USBC white pattern #1 and #3. I usually change surfaces around for testing, but I have decided to not adjust the surface on the Hyroad X, as I really like the way this ball shapes. I'm very pleased with the fact that I finally have a "Hyroad look" on the lanes, and am able to use this core shape for more than just burn, which is when I use the Pearl Hyroad. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Hyroad X. Bowl up a Storm!

When the announcement for the Hyroad X was made with the R2X coverstock to say I was excited was an understatement. The amazing technolgey behind the inverted FE2 core and the match of the R2X solid coverstock is a perfect match. Having the cover at 1500 with polish this ball is extremely clean through the front and mid lanes and very quick off the spot for me. My layout is 60x5x40 PAP 5 1/8 over 3/8 up. I was able to use this at a local house that is known for the heads going very quick and had great success. Averaging just over 243 for the first 4 weeks with this ball it was hard to put down.

The first ball I drilled up since leaving another company was the Hyroad X by Storm Bowling. When I was looking for a ball I was looking for something that had some versatility and something that could be a benchmark ball for me. So after having a discussion with RSM Steve Todd I decided to drill this ball up first and after I threw it I was like WOW...Drilled this ball with my favorite layout pin under the bridge with the cg kicked a little. When I threw it the ball was a motion I haven't had in a long time where it read the mid lane so well and flipped on the back that I was in amazed. I threw this for awhile and used it at the PBA Central Over/Under Doubles and this was the right ball on the 40 foot pattern for the beginning 4 games that I was feeling really comfortable until later in the block where it was slowing up and I had to switch balls. So if you are looking for that all around ball with the proven Hyroad core and an all new overstock than this is the ball for you

The Hy-road X is the latest release in the thunder line. This ball celebrates the 10th anniversary of one of the best bowling balls any company has ever made: Hy-road. Out of the box the black Hy-road X with yellow letters stands out; Its factory shined solid cover is stunning. Don't let the solid cover fool you though; For me, this ball has a stronger overall ball motion than the Hy-road Pearl and the Hy-road (OG). The Hy-road X is also stronger downlane than the previous Hy-roads in my opinion. The Hy-road Nano is by far the strongest due to the nano base cover stock. The Hy-road X comes in second in overall strength followed by the (OG) Hy-road and the Hy-road Pearl being the weakest. Do not be scared to hit this ball with surface! I have my Hy-road X at 1000 and the continuation is insane! The Hy-road x is much stronger overall than the original Hy-road and the Hy-road pearl. This ball will be better (than the two comparisons) on the heavier volume patterns.

When the Hyroad X was announced for release, I was going to pass on it as for some reason my game and the Hyroad series just didn't match up. But then I worked a Storm MatchMaker event and really liked what I saw, especially how it matched up to a variety of different bowling styles. I punched one up with a 3-3/8" pin so the pin was just to the right of my ring finger and left it OOB. Went to throw it and noticed how super clean it was...almost too clean. Decide to hit it with 4000 abralon by hand and that did the trick! I have played anywhere from up the boards to deep inside angles and the ball just hit hard and carries with predictability! When the lanes get really burnt, I have confidence I can move deep left and this ball will clear those burnt fronts and recover with enough energy to kick out the 10pin. In relation to the Idol Pearl, this ball is longer and bigger on the backend for me. I punched up another one with a high pin and took it down to 3000 to use when there is more oil. I can see this one lasting 10 years in the market just like the original! Go get one and bowl up a Storm!

The HyroadX is a celebration of the OG Hyroad and In the current, "drop a ball every month" type market, it's amazing that the hyroad has hung in for this long. It says a lot about how good people think this ball is...The X uses the Inverted FE2 block with no outer core material, this increases the restitution which makes the ball deflect less when it hits the pocket. Storm wrapped it up with the R2X solid cover finished with 1500 grit and some polish. The shelf appeal is great...a solid color and some gold in the logo keep the look clean, simple and classic. After having this ball for two months and having used it during league and the filming of my video review. I can say that the X, for me at least, does not like oil...at all. I understand that price point and design intent will govern the final ball reaction. So, for my less rev and tilt style, I had to get it right, sometimes uncomfortably right...it was a leap of faith sending the X to the five board but, I was rewarded for my risks. The X is a boomerang coming off the pattern. I drilled a bunch of HyroadX's for other customers and had the same conversation with them all....you need to get it right...once they listened, they saw what this ball is capable of. So, I suppose that is the upside and now for the downside. It was near impossible for me to use the X right out of the gate during my weekly league. This ball was a better late option for me, rather than a first choice. With that in mind, I've seen a bunch of stronger players successfully use it during the first game and on more volume. I don't bowl on sport conditions often, especially during the winter, but I can see the HyroadX working pretty well on moderate length sport patterns. Overall the HyroadX is near the MatchUp Hybrid for me as far as strength is concerned. Which makes sense due to the closeness of the cost, about 25 dollars different between the two depending where look. I think it would have been fun to see the original hybrid cover on the X, kind of a relaunch or reboot of the classic but, since the classic Hyroad is still being made, I suppose that would've been a waste. I see where it fits in with the other Hyroad releases and it's reasonable to think you could have a spot for each in your bag. In closing...The HyroadX is a slick looking release, it loves to bounce off the dry boards and if you get on it pretty good or you're a bit slower with your speed you will put a lot of X's on the monitor. Thank you again for your time. I am Fred Callahan of Callahan's Performance Bowling and Bowl-O-Rama in Connecticut Go to your local Storm VIP ProShop and grab an X!!! I'll see you all soon....bowl up a storm.

The Hy-Road X uses the familiar Hy-Road family inverted Fe2 core but the X is paired with a polished R2X solid cover. This ball celebrates the original Hy-Road's 10th year of service, but it's pretty phenomenal in its own right. It has length, backend, and hit that is truly worthy of the Hy-Road line. I have a Hy-Road Nano, Hy-Road Pearl, and now a Hy-Road X with a pin under 50 x 5 x 60 layout. I find that this layout allows me to see everything I need out of this core and the different covers provide all of the separation I need to address a wide variety of conditions. The Pearl is super clean/flippy and the Nano is a much earlier option for those higher volume/longer patterns. The Hy-Road X fits right in between. I really like the out of box polished finish on medium volume/length patterns. I find it a bit earlier and definitely stronger than the Hy-Road Pearl. I tested it a couple weeks at 2000 and it's easily an arrow or so less than the Hy-Road Nano. It is the perfect transitional ball when the Nano cover starts to burn up a bit and you need more continuation. Chris Freeland Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com www.rotogrip.com Bowler Info: PAP 4 5/16 x 1/4 up, Speed 16-17, Rev Rate 400

The Storm Hy-Road X is Storm's newest Thunder Line release. The Hy-Road X is the next great addition to the longest best line of bowling balls in history. The Hy-Road X is covered with the R2X Solid Reactive Cover that is factory finished at 1500 grit polish. The core is once again the Inverted Fe2 Technology core that is found in all of the Hy-Roads. The Hy-Road X has quickly become one of my favorite balls in my bag. I drilled it with my old favorite layout which is the pin above my middle finger with the CG kicked to the right. This gives me a 5.5" pin to PAP. My all time favorite bowling balls have been factory polished solid covers. The Hy-Road X is no exception. With my layout the Hy-Road X has given me a clean look through the front part of the lane and a strong reaction off the break point. I have been able to play straighter on longer patterns and play deeper closer to Fourth arrow when the lanes break down. The combination of solid and polish gives me a great mid lane read when playing the lanes deeper that gives me a much higher carry percentage compared to other balls. I recommend this ball for anyone looking for a great all around ball. The Hy-Road X fits the bill for any and all lane conditions except for Long and Heavy oiled patterns.

Hyroad X 39' House Shot The Hyroad X is the latest release in the Hyroad line. It has the same Inverted Fe2 core and the R2X solid coverstock which is a medium strength formula cover. The Hyroad X is my kind of ball reaction I look for in a bowling ball. It is so clean through the fronts, doesn't need but very little head oil to get it down the lane. With the polished cover it creates a strong backend motion. With the Hyroad X, I could move a couple boards left every few games, other than the shape changing nothing else changed. The Hyroad X came off the spot the same as it did when I first started throwing it on the freshly oiled lane condition. This ball will be a must for all tournament bowlers and an awesome house shot ball.

Storm HyRoad X Layout: Pin 4 inches and below the ring finger, with a weight hole below mid-line Rev Rate: 300 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume) Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane My most anticipated review of the year is finally here. The Storm HyRoad X didn't disappoint. The combination of R2X reactive coverstock and the Inverted Fe2 core (used in the original Hyroad) work well together. I knew the HyRoad X was going to be good when I drilled into it and the shell was almost two inches thick. Anytime the shell is that thick, the ball is going to be good (that is my rule of thumb). The Storm HyRoad X was a stronger version of the original HyRoad. The RSX covertock provided ease through the fronts and a great continuation at the pocket. The ball exited the back of the lane to the left on most shots. The HyRoad X can be a benchmark ball. We tested the HyRoad X along side the Storm Physix. The HyRoad X was about 5 and 3 right of the Physix. This should hold true for most of your high end balls. #Stormnation

The Hyroad X, for me, fits right in between my Roto Grip Hustle Ink and my Storm IQ Tour. This is definitely one of those balls that should be in your bag if you are a tournament player. Between this and the other 2 balls mentioned, you literally have all grounds covered on nearly every condition. My favorite thing about this ball is the continuation. It makes that sharp move once it hits the dry and doesn't stop going. Pin up, Pin down, you cannot go wrong. On house condition, you can literally pick which part of the lane you wanna play and its a go. The ball carry with this thing is so phenomenal!

To celebrate 10 years of the Hyroad Storm has come out with a newer version the Hyroad X.Getting a chance to drill this ball and see the performance has really impressed me. It's a great choice when you start to see the lanes change and what something to move left with. I drilled mine 5.5 x 35 gives me the length i need and still make the corner. If you're looking for a mid range ball this is a great ball for the price.

I'm 62 years old. I like rolling up the outside around the 5-10 board. I have average revs and ball speed around 15.4, my average is 210-220. I decide to start drilling my bowling ball without weigh holes before next year's rule change. I laid the Hy-Road C out 55 x 4 ¾ x 35 with no weigh hole. I like this ball because it is clean threw the front of lane and it stores a lot of energy to the pocket. It hits the pins hard. I start out with the Hy-Road nano when the lanes started to break down or start to dry up. The I start using the Hy-road X, roll the same line. This ball allows me to move and be comfortable. The first set out of the box was 735 with games of 279, 246 and 210.

BALL SPECS Pin Length: 3 - 4 Starting Top Weight: 2.8 oz Ball Weight: 15 DRILL PATTERN Pin buffer 4 inches 4 x 5 x 4 BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker Rev Rate: 380-420 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP/Track: PAP: 5 13/16" and 1/2" up SURFACE PREP Box Finish: 1500-grit Polished BALL MOTION The Hyroad X features the R2X Solid cover, wrapped around the proven inverted FE2 core found on all of its predecessors. Hy-Road X gets down the lane with ease. This ball has a very predictable motion and goes through the pins amazing. COMMENTS I drilled this ball up with my favorite lay out. I can square my angles up and play rather straight with it or I can also move left and hook it. This ball is very versatile and has become the first ball out of my bag. Mike Sipple Storm/Roto Grip/Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com www.rotogrip.com

Storm Hy-Road X Core: Inverted Fe² Cover: RX2 Solid Storm Hy-Road line...easy to assume it's going to be a nice piece. Plays a bit stronger than my original H-Road, which will work out well for me on a THS. Out of box the ball is long and angular for me. Adjusted the cover to 2000 and it was as much smoother. I have that reaction covered with other pieces in my arsenal so I went back to 1500 polished and it will most likely stay that way. I can see myself using a combo of this and my Winner Solid a lot on my medium oil, wood lane league shot. Nice addition to the Hy-Road line.

55x4.25x40 My favorite line of balls ever. The HyRoad Pearl was always a stable in my college bag while at McKendree University and the HyRoad has been a go to balls for me in the last couple years. Finally adding the HyRoad X to this line of balls I couldn't think of it honestly getting better. I will be adding a second one of these very fastly. The HyRoad X reads the lane sooner than HyRoad Pearl but a lot more continue than the original HyRoad. I'm excited to see what adding surface to the out of box surface will do with this motion.

The Hyroad line pretty much sells itself. The polished R2X coverstock does give the Hyroad a new shape. The shape is cleaner through the front than the original with a stronger motion off the spot. What I have heard from many staffers is that they knocked the polish off their HyroadX with a 4000, 3000, or old 2000 pads, to make it read the midlane a little better. I really like the look and the shape it gives me with the polish on it! The center that my family owns is wood and even though our house shot is good enough that you can throw most all High End balls when they are fresh, they do tend to break down quickly on our 5 man league nights. They HyRoadX gives me a look that I can start the night with and keep chasing it left as they break down. I recently shot 807 with the HyRoadX on one of our tougher pairs in the house (1&2)...just to brag a little. I used my go-to pin down layout of 60x5x70, no hole.

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 375 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 5/8 straight across Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS Layout: 45, 6, 45 The HyRoad X is the modern HyRoad everyone has been waiting for. I loved the original HyRoad but with more oil and better lane surfaces in today's game, it gets a little over/under at times. The HyRoad X solves that problem. It's clean in the fronts, but it hits the breakpoint SUPER smooth with ultimate continuation. You already know what I'm talking about, the HyRoad X is everything you wanted it to be.

With the 10th anniversary of the orginal Hy-Road, Storm announced another addition to the legendary Hy-Road line with the Hy-Road X. I drilled mine 5 x 6 x 2 and left it with the out of the box finish. My first impression when throwing this ball was that Storm has done it again, they made the Hy-Road line even better. Compared to the Hy-Road Nano the X is a little cleaner and harder off the spot. This is going to be the ball I can see myself using after the first couple of games because it will be clean enough throughout the front part of the lane and with the solid cover it will not go completely sideways off the end of the pattern.

The Hyroad X features the R2X Solid cover, wrapped around the proven inverted FE2 core found on all of its predecessors. For this video, I decided to use a 41 foot challenge pattern, to give everyone a little bit of a different look. For anyone that knows me, the Hyroad has been a staple in my bag for as long as I can remember now. It's one of the most consistent higher RG balls that I've been able to use on a variety of conditions, that never seems to run into any over under. So naturally, when the release of the Hyroad X was announced I got excited. I ended up knocking the shine off with a fresh 2000 pad, then going back over the surface with a fresh 4000 pad to add a little more of a higher grit finish to it. This allows the ball to see the pattern a little sooner than out of box, but still retain a lot of energy down lane. When compared to the original, you can see it provides a slightly rounder shape and a few more boards overall in terms of strength. I can see myself throwing the Hyroad X as a ball down from a Phaze ll or physiX during tournament play, or the first ball out of my bag during a variety of league conditions. Remember to preorder your own at your local pro shop for the October 19th release date! #StormNation Video Review: https://youtu.be/yiM9TPlv_Zk

My specs are 16.5 mph ball speed with about 285-315 RPM rev rate. New axis pts are 4 1/2 > 1/2 ^. I need my tilt and rotation checked but it used to be around 15* tilt with 35* rotation. Tweener with softer speed is my style. I drilled the HYROAD X up with a benchmark layout for me of 65/4.5/35. This puts the pin above my bridge with the cg kicked just slightly right of my grip middle. No weight hole, but took the cover down to 1500/3000 to get the shine off but not too textured. I have thrown this one on a couple of different patterns. We bowl on a Challenge League pattern and usually I can stay right of everyone when they transition in the middle of game 2. The HYROAD X let me do just that. I had good push thru the chopped up fronts but enough recovery downlane not to miss the breakpoint and wash out. I then used this on a league pattern that seems in the medium range but stronger stuff just pings off the pocket. The HYROAD X was at home on this pattern with good length and even some hold when I got my feet more left and separated my target a little more. I did get to use the HYROAD X against some other balls in my arsenal. Compared to my PHYSIX, the HYROAD X is about 4 and 2 less ball. I also put a WINNER in the mix and the HYROAD X is about 4 and 2 more ball. I can honestly see the HYROAD X being a great 1-2 punch with the new PHYSIX on the stronger side and the WINNER on the lower side. Drill a HYROAD X to get a ball that can be tweaked to use when you need to ball down from the stronger cover/big core balls or even to use a read ball with a benchmark layout.

Hy-Road X The 10 Year Anniversary of the Original Hy-Road! The Hy-Road name will sell itself and will be in the Storm line for many years to come. An Inverted Fe2 Core to go along with the 1500 Grit Polished R2X Solid Reactive Cover. To me it's the perfect ball for Light to Medium Oil patterns. I think the Hy-Road X fits perfect between an IQ Tour and the Hustle ink (a modern day Hy-Road). This will be a must have ball for anyone's arsenal (tournaments and or leagues). Another Great Scent-Blackberry! Bowler Info: PAP 4 9/16 x 1 3/16 up; Ball Speed 18mph; Rev Rate 620 RPM #rotogrip #squadrg Keith DeMaine Storm/Roto Grip Amateur Staff Connecticut State & County HOF www.stormbowling.com www.rotogrip.com Storm Hy-Road X Ball Review by Keith DeMaine

Color: Midnight Black Coverstock: R2X Solid Reactive Core: Inverted Fe² Technology (14#-16#) Finish: 1500-grit Polished RG: 2.57 (for a 15# ball) Differential: 0.046 (for a 15# ball) Fragrance: Blackberry Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Light Oil The Hy-RoadX is the is the newest ball in the Thunder line and joins the long Hy-Road line. This piece comes at 1500 grit polished and the R2X solid reactive coverstock is easy and responds to different surfaces meaning that this ball can be used by players with a lot of hand and like to hook it to guys that may not have as much. This was a fun ball to test and with the box finish I was able to stay right of where I was while throwing the PhysiX on a "THB" typical house shot, but the ball was still responsive. For anyone that has thrown a Hy-Road you will see the same shape that has made this ball last X "ten years" in the market. Go get the new Storm Intense Fire and #BowlaSTORM! BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker Rev Rate: 320 - 350 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up.

The new Storm Thunder line ball is the Hyroad X. The original Hyroad has been in our line for 10 years so to have a newer version is pretty exciting. I personally drilled around 4-5 Hyroads and had good success with them. The only downfall I had with the original was the over/under reaction that I got. The Hyroad X took care of that reaction for me. I drilled mine 4.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 pin down no hole. I also hit the cover with a 3000 pad. The reaction that I get from the RSX cover is skid/snap. I got a ton of length and strong back motion. I have no problem getting it back if I miss right of target. For a polished solid coverstock I am surprised with how much downlane motion I get from the Hyroad X. In our Storm matchmakers the Hyroad X has been a big hit with all styles of bowlers. Brian Watson PAP - 3 5/8 up 1 1/4 RPM - 400 Speed - 16-17 Tilt 17 Storm Pro Shop Staff