Storm Phaze III Bowling Ball

Hello Everyone,today I like to do a ball review on the storm phase 3.I wasn't a really big fan of the first phase that came out,so I was hoping when I heard storm was releasing a new home I was hoping for this one to be way better then the first,as this ball was being released I was hearing a lot about this ball and seemed to be a lot of hype as well even before its release date.When I saw the pics of the new look I was empressed with the colours for sure if the ball is going to be that good it has to look that good as well in my eyes very awesome shelf appeal,grape smell to yummy lol.Its using r3s hybrid cover finished at 1500 polish.When I was throwing this ball I was really like the shape this ball had but for sure something I wouldn't want to use on the fresh,clean sometimes to clean threw the fronts I would go to this ball later in the block for sure,i also hit the shell with light 4000 ab just to brake some polish off to help the ball not over skid the brake point.Really like the motion from this ball lots of backend not to angular but enough to help with recovery down lane for sure.I give this a thumbs up for sure,great ball for a lot of bowlings good job storm.

Phaze III RS3 Hybrid Cover is combined with the Velocity Core (Home Run!) The Phaze III is very forgiving in the mid-lane and doesn't overreact in the backend of the lane. Besides the awesome color scheme this is one ball that I never take out of the bag. The Phaze II & Phaze III compliment one another perfectly! The Phaze III is a ball that every tournament bowler should have in their arsenal. The Phaze III will be in the Storm lineup for many years to come. Bowler Info: PAP 4 9/16 x 1 3/16 up; Ball Speed 18mph; Rev Rate 620 RPM #stormnation Keith DeMaine Storm Amateur Staff Connecticut State & County HOF www.stormbowling.com www.rotogrip.com Phaze III Ball Review by Keith DeMaine

Storm has done it again. This time they have made a ball that compliments the Phaze II or can be drilled as a stand alone ball for a one ball arsenal. Drilled mine 5x5x3 to compliment my Phaze II and it did just that. When the phase II starts up too early I can move to the Phaze III and it gets through the fronts so clean that I dont have to make a move either way. I did hit the surface with 2000 grit Abrolon to take the factory shine off but overall an amazing compliment for anyone that is a tournament bowler.

The Phaze III is the latest Master Line release from Storm. This version uses the R3S Hybrid cover, which we first saw on the Intense Fire from last year. The Phaze III has great shelf appeal with the combination of Obsidian, Jade, and Orchid. The Phaze III uses the same core as the two previous releases called Velocity. This core has a low Rg of 2.48 and a differential of 0.051 in 15lbs. I drilled my Phaze III with a 4.5" pin, and a 2.5" pin buffer. The Phaze III with the out of the box finish of 1500 polish, is very clean to the spot, with a strong backend move. Compared to a Phaze II with a 4" pin and 2.5" pin buffer, the III takes much longer to slow down, and is sharper off the spot. I used a grey scotch brite pad to break in the surface and get the III to slow down a little more. Surprisingly, even with more surface, this didn't really take anything away from the backends, but did make the III much more manageable through the front of the lane. The added surface allowed me to keep the ball on line better, and not over squirt through the front of the lane. The Phaze III will be useful on lane conditions that are a bit more blended left to right, as the strong move at the breakpoint could get unpredictable on very wet dry patterns. This will be a useful ball for players that need to chase a pattern in, but still need a strong core to help the ball spin up quickly. The Phaze III is different enough from the II to have both balls in a bowlers bag. The two compliment each other very well, with the III being better suited for medium conditions. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Phaze III from Storm.

I absolutely love this ball! I love the Phaze II and the Phaze III compliments it perfectly. Easy length on a THS. This ball picks up right where the Phaze II starts to quit. To me, both have a smooth reaction off the spot. Neither one is very "jerky" off the break point. When the Phaze II starts to labor downlane through the transition or carry down, the Phaze III fits perfectly and performs flawlessly! Makes them look silly easy on house and on a tournament pattern makes the middle of block to the end easy to navigate. A must have in the arsenal, regardless of the level of competition your in.

This may be the best ball Storm has made for Every bowler out there! With smooth motion down lane into a smashing of the pins, this ball gives a lot of forgiveness. Miss inside and it will hold, miss outside and it comes screaming back like a 2 year old that just had a toy taken from them! We have dubbed this ball the #slumpbuster and it has held up to the name for everyone around me that throws it! Get one ordered ASAP you can thank Storm later!

Phaze III RG / Diff: 2.53 / .050 Ball Specs: 1500 polished - R3S Hybrid Reactive / Velocity Core Layout: 70 x 4 x 40 On the new house pattern, with not so much blend in the pattern with hardly any 2 to 2's, the ball's best look was standing 22 and keeping the ball outside of 8 through the front part of the pattern so it would not slow down in the heavier oil. Ball speed was the key I believe by starting the ball a little lower at set up, allow my ball speed to be controlled more to match the reaction better. I kept on striking and striking non-stop. This ball will be great for those that are looking for a step up from the and Hy-Road and IQ Emerald.

Another Home Run from Storm Bowling Products. The Phaze III is the perfect follow up to the very versatile Phaze II. The shiny Hybrid cover gives it just a bit more length and angle down lane. The Phaze II has been a great tournament ball for me and the Phaze III makes the transition even easier. When the Phaze II starts reading a bit early or I need to open my angles, I can grab the Phaze III and still have a great look. Get to your local Pro Shop and get one in your bag.

Storm Phaze 3 50 x 5 x 25 This ball had some big shoes to fill following the Phaze 2! The Phaze 2 is arguably one of the best balls on the market. We have all been waiting for a shiny version to complement P2! This ball is exactly that! Super clean through the front and lots of responsive continuous back-end! This ball is a much more responsive Marvel Pearl! For those of you that liked that one and are looking to replace it, this is a great option! So far I haven't been able to mess it up for anyone, they roll great pin up, down, strong, weak, or tricked out. If you don't have one you're spotting your opponents pins! This is a ball I will use on medium/long quite often and is definitely intended for medium volume patterns. All players should like this one, make sure your pro shop matches up the best layout for you!

Storm Phaze 3 50 x 5 x 25 This ball had some big shoes to fill following the Phaze 2! The Phaze 2 is arguably one of the best balls on the market. We have all been waiting for a shiny version to complement P2! This ball is exactly that! Super clean through the front and lots of responsive continuous back-end! This ball is a much more responsive Marvel Pearl! For those of you that liked that one and are looking to replace it, this is a great option! So far I haven't been able to mess it up for anyone, they roll great pin up, down, strong, weak, or tricked out. If you don't have one you're spotting your opponents pins! This is a ball I will use on medium/long quite often and is definitely intended for medium volume patterns. All players should like this one, make sure your pro shop matches up the best layout for you!

Layout: 70 x 4 1/2 x 30. The Phaze III is a unique combination of forward roll in the midlane, with a strong flip in the back part of the lane. I know - those things rarely go together, but it is the only way to describe the strength of this ball. The mid lane roll lets it handle a good amount of oil, but the continuation of the backend also allows it to be used when opening up the lane is needed. The Phaze III is most effective on medium-light to medium-heavy lane conditions.

First impressions: Wow! does this ball turn the corner! I was surprised at how angular this ball is considering the Phaze II and Phaze III share the same Velocity core. My Phaze II hooks at least 10 feet sooner and way smoother on the backend. But, don't let the R3S coverstock fool you. It is still a fairly aggressive cover. If you have thrown an Intense Fire, you know how aggressive this coverstock can be. i used a pretty standard layout on my Phaze III. A pin up 65 x 4.5 x 35. This is comparable to a 4 x 4 x 2 vector layout. The factory shine makes this ball skid easily through the front 45 feet but then makes a hard turn and a crunch when it hits the pocket. It's not a first game ball for me, but late game 2 or start of the 3rd. I have decent ball speed at 17mph at the cameras and around a 425-450 rev rate. Lower tilt and low axis rotation means i sometimes have a hard time getting the ball through the heads. No problem with this ball unless the heads are fried. I have drilled at least 15 of these for customers so far and everyone has loved it. The slower speed players and seniors really kill it with the Phaze III because it stores so much energy. The firm, up-the-boards guys can play their "A" game and go up the outside and let it rip on the backend. The high rev guys can move in a little and watch the pins fly. It does everything it's supposed to do. Some balls hit the pins with a thud, this ball is a cruncher! #Stormnation

James Turner MPH: 19 Rev Rate: 398 Tilt: 4 degree PIP: 5.5 over 1/8th up Layout- 5x5x2 Fast responding and shape looks like a hockey stick to me. The 1500-grit polished surface and having higher ball speed(with low tilt) I am able to play up the boards early and then star migrating left. The R3S cover really helps blend out lane transitioning so I can continue to migrate in and open up my entry angles. The Velocity Core and the low RG with the higher differential really compliments the idea of having this as a bench mark ball. Overall this ball has a really big backend and I like starting up the boards. When I need to move in to open up my angles, I have no doubt, the R3S Hybrid cover and Velocity Core will make it to the pocket and wreak havoc on those pins!! I highly recommend this ball. James Turner STORM STAFF #stormnation

This ball is great. I have drilled many Phaze II's, so naturally I had to pick this one up. It's a very good compliment to the Phaze II when you need a little more length. I had mine drilled about 4 inches away from my PAP, pin up. It allows me to get in with something that is still clean but not incredibly sharp when it sees friction. This is a very valuable ball reaction to have when bowling on higher difficulty patterns, especially when fronts start to go. Sometimes throwing cleaner equipment too early in a set causes uncontrollable back end motion, and I believe this ball bridges the gap between balls like the Physix and Phaze II, and balls like the Hyroads and !Q's. I couldn't recommend this ball more for an all purpose, symmetric ball. It'll be great for league and tournaments alike....plus it smells good.

With the Phaze II being out for more than three years, it was only a matter of time before the next Phaze rolled out, so we thought. Three years after the release of the Phaze II we finally get a Hybrid version state side with the Phaze III. It comes with the same Velocity core with a RG of 2.48 and a Diff of .051. It is wrapped in the R3S Hybrid coverstock and is 1500 polished out of the box. The dual angle layout I chose for this ball is 52x3x20, this is an old favorite layout of mine that I have not used in some time, so I wanted to give it a go with this ball. I expected a lot from this ball as anyone who has loved the Phaze II should have. The R3S Hybrid cover handles heavier volumes of oil, while still being very clean through the front part of the lane. The smaller rg of the velocity core allows the ball to start slowing down fast for quick change in direction. After taking the shine off of the ball it just came to life for me. It is very forgiving being a hybrid but it also shapes much like a pearl. For me this ball works well on THS and medium/heavy sport patters. It is very versatile and can be used on lanes with high friction or thin oil or it can handle heavier volumes of oil on more slick lanes. The Phase III packs a punch and has a place in most tournament bags, especially mine. In the pro-shop I work in we have sold a lot of these bowling balls and have had nothing but great reviews on them. Stephen Foley. Roto-Grip/Storm Pro Shop Staff.

Cover: R3S Hybrid Core: Velocity Finish: 1500 Polish RG: 2.48 Differential: 0.051 Me: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin Over Ring 60 X 5 X 30 The long awaited Storm Phaze III is now available! The Phaze II has been the most successful ball released since the Hy-Road and there's a reason you keep seeing it pop-up in PBA competition. The Phaze III is the cleaner version of the Phaze II that every has been waiting for. The Phaze II was relatively clean and incredibly continuous for a solid cover ball, but the Phaze III is exactly what so many had hoped for; a ball that gives you the same motion on less oil. I threw the Phaze III for the first time in a house where the backends tend to be very dry, most cleaner balls require so much angle through the front to create hold that I often have to trick the drilling to smooth them out for this house. The Phaze III was certainly strong enough to use more angle through the front, the difference was that it opened up so much area for me down-lane that I felt like as long as I got it right of the headpin I could throw it almost anywhere and it would still go through the pins. My second outing with it was in a house which has alot of friction in the front of the lane. This house slows down higher performance balls so much that I almost always opt for entry-level equipment to get my ball to retain energy. Because of these differences I've never had one ball that looked good in both houses. The Phaze III defies this difference and again I felt like it opened up an unpresidented amount of area for me down-lane. It's predictable move is usually counter to a ball that will still retain energy when the fronts hook, but this ball isn't like any other I've thrown. I also had the opportunity to throw the Phaze III in a tournament that used much more volume in the front of the lane. I opted to start with my Phaze II the first few games of the block since there was so much oil in the front. Because of the varying transition that you see when moving lanes during tournaments like this one when the head oil goes its usually a guessing game with what ball is going to shape well enough without over-reading the heads. I was grateful to see that going to the Phaze III let me keep an identical ball motion on this condition to the Phaze II. It was literally the easiest move to combat early friction I've ever made. The Phaze III is probably the most versatile ball I've ever thrown and everyone I've drilled for a customer has been critiqued the same way, regardless of style. This ball would easily be my choice for the best ball released this year and I only see more and more of them on the lanes since their release.

The Storm Phaze 3 was released with lots of expectation! As soon as you open the box, the scent of grapevine greets you along with a ball that has a ton of shelf appeal. After seeing the ball motion videos from Storm HQ, I decided to drill mine fairly weak, like I do with my symmetrical pearls. This is where I messed up. This ball creates plenty of length on its own. The ball's natural length combined with my layout (60x5-1/2x35) generated a shape that I didn't like with the factory polish on it. I Brought the breakpoint back to me a bit by hitting it with a 3000 pad and later a 2000 pad. While I liked the motion, with the surface, It overlapped other balls in my bag. Being a PSO, I have drilled many of these and with my personal knowledge, I have drilled my customer's P3's with stronger pin placements. This ball fits so many people, very well! Balls in heavy Rotation: Physix-60x5x35 Nuke Cell-60x5x35 Hyroad Pearl-60x5-1/2x35 Omega Crux-60x5x35 Idol Pearl-60x5-1/2x35

WOW WOW WOW .. This call definitely was worth the wait and lived up to the hype. This is a must have if you are a league bowler. The legendary Phaze core with RS3 hybrid cover gets the ball clean through the fronts with a nice backend that gets the ball through the pins with some aggression. This ball has been in my bag since drilling and will continue to be there. No matter what the lane pattern this ball could come in to play somehow. Strom really hit the spot and filled a void that we needed

I drilled up 2 PHAZE III'S: First one at 50 x 4 1/2 x 35 and the second one at 65 x 4 1/2 x 20. I put 3000 CTD on the first one and left the second one at box surface which is 1500 Storm factory shine. The idea is to get separation so these compliment each other in my rotation. PHAZE III #1 was originally thrown at box surface and what a pleasant surprise. Easy length and great movement in the backend of the lanes. There wasn't too many places on the lane this one didn't come back from for me. I hit the surface with 3000 to get the shine off because it's strength turned into a weakness on a flatter lane condition for me. This made it slightly earlier but the good motion on the back was still prevalent. I drilled the 2nd one to give me a longer compliment since I plan to keep surface on the 1st one. #2 gets good length and has a slightly more forward roll towards the end of the pattern. This is good for me as it gives me a chance to trip more 4 pins forward. I plan to keep it close to the box surface. Drill this one as a great companion to the PHAZE II. The PHAZE III gets more easy length than the II with strong backend and should make these a great 1-2 punch.

The Phaze 3 is a long awaited and highly anticipated release in Storm's Master line. It's a pairing of the clean and ultra responsive R3S hybrid cover from the Intense Fire with the revered Velocity core from the Phaze 2. The Phaze 3 is a traditional Storm reaction, long and boomy, and will fill a void in the current lineup. The combination of the windy, fast revving, and aggressively continuous core and the clean and sharp cover create a ball motion that is relentless. It loves angle, and the motion on the lane is very recognizably Phaze 2-esque, it's a great compliment for when you need to get left and open the lane up. It's now currently the strongest shiny ball we have in the line, narrowly edging out the Astro PhysiX, in addition to being the most angular one.

Storm Phaze III Cover: R3S Hybrid Core: Velocity Layout: 60 x 5 x 45 I drilled my Phaze III 60 x 5 x 45, which is the same layout I have on my Phaze II. Simply put, the Phaze III is the perfect transitional ball from the Phaze II. I like the Phaze II as a benchmark type of ball that provides a great read and strikes a bunch. But, it can start to straighten out a bit at times just like every other ball. That is when it is time to switch gears to the Phaze III. On quite a few occasions already, I have been lined up with the Phaze II and lost carry (too deep, starting up to quick, etc). As expected, the ball change to the Phaze III solved those carry issues and just steam rolled the 8 pin. It glides right through any early hook and pops a bunch at the breakpoint. Chris Freeland Storm Amateur Staff Bowler Info: PAP 4 5/16 over 1/4 up, Speed 16-17, Rev Rate 400

The Phaze lll is the newest ball in the master line. The Phaze lll is A stronger ball that out of the box comes with a 1500 grit polished finish. I found that grit to be perfect for the fresh and for any far of the Storm Physix, this ball is a beefed-up version. Stronger in the mids and back part of the lane. As the carry down becomes apparent you can move left and zones and still keep this ball in play. This was a really fun ball to test and see how far I can get left and bang on it. For the league bowler, this will be a great piece for a league ball and for the tournament player this ball is a must. Looking for a strong ball for the fresh, give the Phaze lll a look. BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. Storm - Roto Grip - VISE - Logo Infusion Staff Member Brian Hirsch

The PHAZE III hype is for real. You are going to want to get a couple of them! WEIGHT BLOCK: Velocity Core WEIGHT: 15lbs RG: 2.48 DIFF: 0.051 COVER: R3S Hybrid Coverstock OUT OF BOX: 1500 Grit Polished Patterns used for review are HP modified. Pattern A: 42Ft, 28.56 Mls, 5:1 ratio Pattern B: 43Ft, 29.86 Mls, 4:1 ratio PLAY The PHAZE III was able to play both patterns from the inside and out with these differences. Pattern A allows for more movement inside and earlier. Pattern B allowed the PHAZE III to move outside. Initially my thoughts on polished equipment is how consistent and predictable the motion down lane will be but from the beginning the ball made motion at all points. 4 games were bowled on each pattern and I had 2 other bowlers playing on the lane as to provide faster transitions. Pattern A: With the Phaze III out of box cover at 1500 polished it had the recovery needed to make the turn. As transition began and I migrated to the left the motion continued to be consistent and predictable with a strong finish. Pattern B: The PHAZE III on this particular pattern didn't like the inside play as much. The beauty of the move right here was the balls ability to face up out of an arcing movement and roll heavy through the back. NOTE A: I introduced the ALL ROAD (Surface Polish) to see where the differences would be in play. The ALL ROAD was earlier and smoother through the turns. This provides a good read as the pattern transitioned. It showed that the two could play well together to combat play as transition occurs based on player styles and ball selections. NOTE B: One thing I really liked about the PHAZE III was that it wasn't as long as the IQ Emerald nor did it labor as the pattern play migrated left and inside. LOW DOWN: Mid lane play to end of pattern play - The PHAZE III won't leave you disappointed. Don't be fooled by the fast revving look when you initially throw it. It will get through the mids and still be able to read mid to back. #StormNation

I have the phaze 3 drilled with my standard symmetrical layout ( 1 inch pin from center and 1.5 cg from center). With the R3S hybrid cover and 1500 polish it allows me to play outside of 10 on a normal house shot, but when the lanes breakdown I can move right and swing it a little. On fresh this ball in very smooth for me, but once the ball sees dry the cover really comes alive.

Lots of balls look pretty sitting on the shelf, but how about one that not only looks pretty, but then looks flat out awesome on the lanes too? Welcome to the Phaze III This will be a first ball out of the bag, to gauge the lane conditions type of ball. It probably won't be something to use on the fresh, unless you are bowling on something medium length or light on volume, but it will definitely be a ball that gets lots of use in the middle of tournament blocks, and will be the perfect ball for typical league play. The hybrid cover smooths out the reaction, so not are sharp as say a Hyroad Pearl but also not as early as a Phaze II. I think this ball actually compliments the new Gravity Evolve well. What I found was this ball is pretty clean up front, and responsive but not over jumpy to the friction. It also digs in the oil very well, and if you ever run into "wet/dry" or "cliffed" conditions, this ball will help combat those problems on the lane. A great ball for a variety of conditions, you won't be disappointed. Jason Hollingworth #StormNation