Storm Code Black Bowling Ball

I wanted the Code Black to work on our high-volume house pattern. It's pretty amazing... This one has plenty of length, but has no issue making the turn. It flares a ton, so be careful with balance hole placement. As the pattern breaks down, it is strong enough to allow you to move deeper into the puddle, with a hand position change. I really like the motion I get from this ball. It is long and sharp, but it's not uncontrollable at the breakpoint. On a normal league night, I can use this ball all night and never have to change balls. Slight adjustments allow me to keep the ball in the pocket for the three game series. The Code Black does not disappoint. It is a great ball and should be a welcome addition to any arsenal.

The Code Black is the most recent release in the premier line of bowling balls from Storm, the bowler's company. The Code Black was released a little while back in the overseas market, and based on its strength of sales, eventually made it to the domestic market. The core of the Code Black is called RAD-4, in it is the fourth generation of the radial accelerating disc technology. This core design produces a very high intermediate differential of .020, an RG of 2.50, and an overall differential of 0.058 in 15 lb balls. The cover used for this piece is the R2S pearl reactive, and is a stunning black/charcoal/silver combination, and has a box finish of 1500 grit polish. I drilled my Code Black using the same layout as my current Crux Pearl, which is 4 x 5 ½ x 2 ¾ for comparison purposes. The Code Black glides through the front part of the lane with ease with the box finish. The mid-lane is where I start seeing a difference between the Code Black and the Crux Pearl. The core on the Code Black seems to migrate faster to its prefered spin axis, although the cover is still pushing the ball longer down the lane, compared to the Crux Pearl. The Code Black has about two feet more length for me, and rounds off the corner a little more gradually than does the Crux Pearl. For me, the Crux Pearl has a more defined shape through the hook phase than does my Code Black. As per PBA tour rep Jim Callahan's suggestion, I then hit the Code Black lightly with a 4000 pad, to just break the cover a touch. The added cover texture now has my Code Black reading about the same part of the lane as the Crux Pearl, maybe even a hair earlier, but has a slightly more defined shape through the backend of the lane then it did with the polished box finish. With this cover adjustment, the Code Black isn't overly sensitive to carry-down on the lane. I have used the Code Black on a variety of different patterns, and for me seems the best on lanes that I need easy skid through the fronts, with a strong change of direction that the asymmetrical core gives me. I was even surprised when I was able to use this Code Black on Kegel Boardwalk pattern after it carried down a bit entering into game three. I can see why Storm decided to introduce the Code Black to the domestic market. For me, the Code Black is almost interchangeable in my arsenal with my Crux Pearl. If you are in the need of strong pearl defined backend shape ball and have trouble getting the ball through the heads, you really need to look at the Code Black as an option for your arsenal. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Code Black. As always, bowl up a Storm!

CODE BLACK This Code Black does nothing that most asymmetrical balls generally do for me. Usually start up early, roll and ark with a pretty strong hit. Well this Code Black for me gets plenty of length and a super strong read in the mid lane with no loss of energy through the pins. This ball really has matched up to all kinds of games, straighter players make it look good and crankers can really open up the whole lane. I haven't thrown it on anything other than a house shot, but I can see where this would be a good sport pattern ball with the way it gets through the fronts. This will be a great ball in every style of bowlers hands.

Storm Code Black Ball Review by PJ Haggerty The Code Black is the newest addition to the Premier Line at Storm. When we found out Storm was releasing the Code Black to the United States, I was immediately excited because of the reviews I heard from overseas folks. There was a ton of rave about the Code Black across the pond, and since it's been available to us now, it has yet to disappoint. The Code Black has quickly become one of my favorites. I've drilled two of them so far. The first one is mapped out as 5 x 4 ½ x 70 which puts the mass bias just to the right of my thumb. I hit this one with a 4000 pad by hand just to take the initial shine off and create a bit of a smoother motion, and it did just that. Because the cover is pearl, it wants to fly through the front of the lane and provide a quicker response time, but the 4000 pad helps slow that down a little. This is definitely a ball to use on house patterns and sport patterns when the pattern starts to blend out. The second one I drilled is mapped out as 4 ½ x 3 ½ x 45 with a hole underneath my axis. I hit this one with a 2000 pad and this Code Black is definitely earlier and smoother down lane. I've been able to use this one a lot earlier in blocks until the pattern blends out, then I've been able to go to the 5' pin one. The response time on this one is much slower, but I'm still able to use it a lot. This one has a lot more games on it than the 5' one, but when I get to use the 5' Code Black, its great! Go drill a Code Black! #StormNation

When I heard we were getting this ball I was excited. The RAD core and R2S combo was a great idea to include in the line. I drilled mine 70x3/34x30, I have lower tilt than average, so I keep my drilling angles high. I bowl twice a week, once on a lower volume THS and the other with a higher volume. The CodeBlack on low volume is very fun to roll, clean down lane with great energy retention. I struggled to get comfortable on the higher volume shot, to much conditioner for the R2S to dig into. My ball speed hovers around 18 plus, so I really had to square up and get the shell to see some friction. For a comparison, my Snaplock is about 3 to 4 boards stronger and rolls a few feet earlier. I have a bit more miss room on the higher volume pattern with the Snaplock. Overall the CodeBlack looks great on the shelf, it has enough backend motion to satisfy my customers and I've had no negative comments yet. If you want to replace your older Pearl Asymm, then this is the rock for you

The Storm Code Black is the newest Premier release from Storm. The ball contains the asymmetrical Rad4 core. The coverstock is the R2S cover and is finished with a 1500 grit polish. I drilled my code black with the pin above my bridge with the CG and the Mass Bias out to the right of my thumb. I wanted some length out of the ball with a stronger reaction down lane. That is exactly what I got. The ball gets through the front part of the lane so smooth it would surprise me if it ever rolls early. It has a real strong reaction off the break point but its very controllable. This combination of this core and cover stock works perfectly. I recommend this ball for a bowler who is looking for a strong reacting smooth ball for medium to heavier oil patterns. This ball is great for longer patterns after a few games on them. It does pretty well on heavier conditions but definitely likes the break down and medium volumes better.

The newest release in Storm's Premier line is the Code Black. The Code Black features the Rad X core and the R2S pearl coverstock. This combination provides above average length with a devastating backend motion that is very unique to the Code Black. The layout that I used in the Code Black is pin over the bridge with the Mass Bias kicked out about two inches from the center line. The Code Black allows me to chase the pattern left and still get the ball to turn the corner with no effort at all. I thought the Snap Lock was a strong pearl ball... I was mistaken. The Code Black is almost an arrow stronger and more aggressive on the backend. The Code Black may be too flippy at the break point early but when the carry down and the heads burn up the Code Black is ready for action! A fantastic addition to the Premier line and Your Bowling bag.

I'm a 59-year old right hander. I have medium speed with 255 rpm rev rate. I prefer to use similar layouts in my equipment. I drilled the code black, pin up 50x40x35. I like this ball as it gets through the front very clean and comes off the spot very strong and continues to keep moving. The first time I use this ball shot 211 267 256.this was on a 41" house shot.

I drilled my Code Black up with my favorite pearl ball layout of 60 x 4.5 x 45. I touched the surface lightly with 4000. This usually takes the over/under from house shots away for me. I liken the Code Black to one of my favorite Storm pearls in the Lucid. The Code Black is clean thru the front and strong thru the back. I hit it softly with 4000 to slow it down a bit which worked as I left more 9 pins the first few games than I normally leave in a season. Once the ball tamed down, it took the 2-8-10 out of play for me. I just couldn't seem to throw it far enough right without it recovering and blowing the pins away. This is the skid/flip ball Storm has needed in their line up for awhile now.

The ball motion of the Code Black is very clean through the heads and makes a strong move at the breakpoint. I drilled up 2 Code Blacks: pin up (50° x 5″ x 40°) and pin down (50° x 5″ x 65°). The pin up Code Black gave me more length than the pin down with a stronger flip on the backend. The pin down Code Black was overall more smoother and controllable; it also read the lanes a little sooner than the pin up. Overall, the code black can be used in a variety of conditions. This ball for me works really well on THS(typical house shots) and sport shots when the lanes are transitioning or hooking too much. The very clean R2S cover allows the ball to skid through the fronts with the strong revving RAD4 core making the ball flip hard into the pocket. This ball makes a very good Christmas gift! =) Happy Holidays, Joshua Tajiri Storm/Roto Grip Staffer Vise Staff

The Code Black is the newest addition to the Storm's Premier line of bowling balls. The Code Black utilizes proven technology to come up with a dynamic reaction of the lanes. The R2S pearl coverstock wrapped around the RAD4 core means unlimited backend motion with predictability in the mid lane. I used a pin down layout with the mass on my VAL with a medium size hole. Usually this layout for my roll which is more up the back with medium ball speed (around 15 mph) and rev rate around 300 would create a controlled or mid reaction down lane. However, the Code Black still retains energy for a powerful backend motion. The Code Black is effortless through the front part of the lane compared to the Snap Lock and the Crux Pearl. The backend motion is distinct and still continuous through the pins even when moving left and chasing the pattern as it breaks down. I was truly impressed by how powerful and predicable the Code Black truly was. The Code Black is about 5 boards stronger with my feet than the Snap Lock. The comparison was done on a house pattern and also a medium sport pattern (40 feet flat). The Code Black because of its length can cause some issues especially on the fresh or at the beginning of the practice session. However, when the pattern starts to flatten out and carry down happens the Code Black allows you to open up the lane. The combination of predictability at the break point and the strength of the backend makes the Code Black the most versatile Skid Flip ball that I have thrown. Stand Left and throw it right with confidence with the Code Black!

The Code Black is one of the most versatile balls I have thrown in quite a while. I drilled the ball stack leverage and the results I got were amazing and not what I expected. I was expecting the ball to aggressively snappy. This was quite the opposite. I found the ball to be very forgiving. The Code Black actually had a very controllable hook all the way through the lane. The Code Black was very clean threw the middle part of the lane which I love to see and amazing hook. I played 30 to 7 and 30 to 12. When I played 30 to 7 the Code Black tracked out nicely grabbed just past the middle part of the lane and rolled smoothly into the pocket with amazing pin reaction. When I played inside 30 to 12 the Code Black read the lane with ease and realized that it was in a lot of oil and when she reached the back end I did not get a snappy hook result I got again a smooth flush and powerful reacting pin reaction. Even when I missed outside 7 and hit 2 to 4 board she did not go haywire and snap across the lane, she reacted very well and still managed to reach the pocket (Tad Light Obviously) but still carried. This ball is so versatile you will need this ball to compete at a great level I think. This ball opens so many doors on the lane it is unreal. My PAP is 4 5/8 X 11/16.

The Code Black combines the R2S pearl cover with the Rad4 core. This mix offers a fast revving asymmetric core, with a very clean yet powerful cover. I drilled my Code Black 55 x 4.75 x 65, which puts the pin under my ring finger and the mass bias on my VAL. This layout needed a P2 weight hole as well. The coverstock on the Code Black is not as strong as balls you typically see in Storm's Premier line. It is noticeably cleaner than the Snap Lock at the same surface, but that's not to say that it's weak. I call the Code Black, my Hyroad on steroids. It has a lot of backend. In my ball motion video, I compared the Code Black to the Street Fight, and for me, the Code Black was stronger by about 5 boards. I see the Code Black be the perfect fit for when the super strong asymmetric balls, like the No Rules or Alpha Crux, have started rolling out and losing too much energy. To watch my ball motion video, please use this link below... https://youtu.be/PGosF3iPSTI

The Code Black is a new entry to the Premier line and a new release stateside, but it was originally an overseas release in 2014. The R2S coverstock is one of Storm's most popular and successful covers, and it's housing a super strong core. Together, this ball feels to me like a supercharged Hyroad, very clean through the heads, but revs up well and delivers a very hard arc through the pocket. For all you old school Storm fans though, this ball really reminds me of the original X-Factor. It's extremely versatile, consistent, and controllable. This is one of my favorite Storm releases over the last couple years, and that's saying something considering how great everything has been. Definitely my first ball out of the bag for virtually anything. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0GB7274n1A

The Storm Code Black was an overseas release and it is now state side! One of my favorite balls was the IQ Tour pearl, well the Code Black has the same cover in the R2S Pearl Reactive. Very Clean, but has a very strong core with a diff of 0.058. So you get strong midlane roll with the Asymmetrical core and huge backend motion. I drilled mine 4 x 5 x 2.25. This is ball is a home run for Storm, great length and gives a ton of miss room to the right. The Code Black has been the popular ball in the Storm Matchmaker events that I have worked. Brian Watson PAP - 3 up 1 1/2 Rev Rate - 400 Tilt - 17 Speed 16-17

I've had a chance to drill two Code Black's one pin up and one pin down. Storm hit a homerun on this ball it's a great addition to there top line. This ball is cleaner in the fronts than the Snap Lock and more change of direction. My pin up allows me to play a part of the lane I can't normally get too. I can move way left when there's a big puddle and this ball can still make it back to the pocket. My pin down let's me stay more square to line and is much more controllable for me. Right Handed Cranker Storm Advisory Staff

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: 40, 5 7/8, 40 The Code Black is here! This ball was release overseas several years ago, and since then I've wanted one really bad. Let me tell you this ball doesn't disappoint! It gets down the lane very clean (same cover as the IQ Tour 30 and HyRoad Pearl) but it is still has a strong midlane roll due to the Asym core. For Asymmetrical core lovers this ball is going to be your favorite. Easy through the front and TONS of backend and continuation.