Storm Astro Physix Bowling Ball

Storm AstroPhysix Layout: 4 x 4 x 2 Storm Pin Buffer Layout 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 The Storm AstroPhysix utilizes the new Atomic Core and the R2S Pearl Reactive Coverstock. The move away from the NRG coverstock is interesting, but I feel like was the correct decision. The design team at Storm seems to get those decisions correct, which is one of the company's strength. The ball motion of this assymetrical pearl was continuous and strong. If you are thinking the AstroPhysix was another Code Black, you are going to be surprised. The break point of the AstroPhysix is earlier than the Code Black, with good continuation at the pocket. The Storm AstroPhysix will be a good option on medium to longer patterns for us rev challenged seniors bowlers once the stronger balls start to read the lane too soon. Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop! #Stormnation #SquadRG

Ball: Storm AstroPhysiX Layout: 4x4x2 Surface: Box Lane Condition: THS mediumvolume Lane Surface: Brunswick Anvilane Tester: Sabrina Average: 228 Dexterity: Right I recently got this ball drilled and used it during league the night after I got it drilled. I like what the ball is giving me down the lane. I started at 14 and was playing around 5. As the lanes got dry I was able to move my feet left and still kick out the ten pin. I am glad that I am able to start further right with this ball and move my feet left as the night goes on. I just have to make sure I get this ball to the dry in order to kick out the 10. I think we might try to make a surface adjustment to see what the ball gives me with a different surface. Overall, before a surface change I like what I see with this ball and what if gives me to start the night. It is not jerky down the lane when it hits he dry. It is smooth in the front part of the lane and gives me good back end motion down the lane. I am really looking forward to see what this ball gives me with tournaments and other lane conditions. I will report back with my thoughts after we make a surface adjustment.

After throwing the original Physix for a few games I told my teammates that my dream ball would be the R2S cover stock coupled with the new Atomic Core. Well, who has 2 thumbs and some fantastic ideas? THIS GUY... and the Storm R&D team... I suppose. So, I put a 2.5x6.25x1.5 layout on it. That did stand the core up a little bit more than I had intended when planning the layout, but after throwing it for a couple of sessions, the shape is what I was hoping for. The Atomic Core still revs up quick but the core position held a rounder shape on the back end. It responded quickly to back end friction. Misses right (on a house shot) sparked off quick. But quality shots held line and the ball stored energy to continue toward the 8-pin. Nothing new about the R2S. It's tried and true. It's by far my favorite cover in all the Storm equipment I've thrown over the years. The Atomic Core does not disappoint inside the Astro Physix either. This ball should be the benchmark ball in your bag as you plan for fall leagues. Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcFPorOU8SA Brian Sumner Storm Amateur Staff

Video: https://youtu.be/Gg_Tw_gN_us Ball Review: I was really excited about this release as I am a huge fan of the original Physix. The Physix is a piece I use regularly especially on lane surface that do not hook early. It seems the strong early core matched with the hybrid cover really helps blend out the lane on the fresh. I saw great responsiveness early yet didn't lose continuation when it makes it move off the spot. There comes a point typically for all bowlers when they begin to creep to the inside part of the lane that ball that was being used on the fresh begins to burn up and not check through the pins the right way. This is where the AstroPhysix will come into play. I was fortunate enough to trial the AstroPhysix on lanes that had some league play on it which was good because, to me, this ball is for transition when I need clean saved energy through the front and continuation down lane. I played a couple different lines in the video where I played near the track and then ultimately at the end of the video I played more inside and even slightly lofting a couple shots. What I saw from this ball was really good. For a strong asymmetrical piece of equipment it did not lose energy up front especially after the fronts had been beaten up from league. The ball wasn't too angular down lane as it picked up early enough to help create control at the breakpoint. This was, also, in part due to the pin down layout. For those bowlers looking for a step down from their original Physix or just a strong asymetrical pearl; you don't want to miss out on the AstroPhysix.