Storm Intense Fire Bowling Ball

Intense Fire 39' House Shot The Intense Fire is the newest release in Storm's Premier Line. The Intense Fire features the sixth generation RAD-E core and has the R3S Hybrid coverstock. The combination of core and coverstock generates generous length with a powerful backend motion. I really haven't had time to really throw my Intense Fire. So I took it out with another bowler yesterday. We bowled about 16 games on the pair testing other balls before I got it out. The track area was burnt up so it forced me in to about 20, for my game that's pretty deep. I bowled several games playing in there and had strings of strikes every game. As the area kept drying up I kept moving left, ended up in around 30 before we stopped. When I can generate a big hook spot from in there, it means this Intense Fire has plenty of recovery. From deep inside I had tug room and miss room out. This ball was super strong off of the spot. A strong but controllable asymmetrical. Great job Storm, this and the Intense are a very good complement to each other.

This ball is pretty smooth and controllable. It does not over react so much. I would recommend it for medium to dry conditions of all variety. Compared to the original Storm Intense, its pretty similar with stronger continuation overall. With a stronger, earlier layout and 1000 grit abralon, this ball reacts and recovers pretty well on a tighter condition and can give you a unique look that you probably wont see in your playing environment from others using different equipment.

50x4x40 I waited to buy into the hype of this ball as I am personally very picky when it comes to Asymmetrical balls with shine. I also waited way to long to drill this ball. I added 1000 to this ball to smooth out the reaction. I love this ball on Sport patterns when my Phaze II and Iq Tours aren't clean enough through the fronts. Even though this ball has a Hybrid Cover it still hooks in oil.

First expectation was that the ball was going to be very strong, early like the snap lock but that was not the case. The ball went very long with the factory polish on it so i took that off and polished by hand(spinner). After that the ball reacted much better but still less then i had hoped for. This ball now is a better late 2nd game 3rd game ball since it's more rolly than skid snap and i'm able to control the dry part of the lane better than some other equipment.

The New Storm Intense Fire is the perfect compliment to the original Storm Intense. The Fire reads the midlane better with the Hybrid R3S Cover wrapped over the RAD E Core. I layed mine out with my favorite pin down drilling (60X4X70) and I wasnt dissapointed. This ball will work for all types of games, ball speeds, and rev rates. Go get your hands on one of the most predictable Asym balls on the market, the Storm Intense Fire. Bowl Up A storm. Erik Ramos Storm/Roto Grip Pro Staff

The Intense Fire is the second ball in the premier line to use the RAD E core shape, only this time with a polished hybrid R3S cover. The core numbers of the RAD E core in a 15lb ball is 2.49 Rg, 0.050 diff, and 0.017 PSA diff. The ultramarine, persimmon, black color combination is a new look for Storm. I drilled my Intense Fire 4 x 5.5 x 3. This is the same layout I used on my Hyper Cell Fused. The Intense and the Fused are both strong asymmetrical pieces, so I will be comparing the two. The Intense Fire in the box finish gets through the heads nicely. The Fire produces a very strong midlane read, with a hard change of direction at the breakpoint. Comparing to the Fused which has a strong continuous hard arch, the Intense Fire is a more defined and earlier shape, with more roll toward the pins. The overall hook potential of the Intense Fire is a few boards more than that of the Fused, mainly because of the stronger change of direction and earlier read of the lane. The hybrid cover in box finish of the Intense Fire reads oil a little better than that of the Fused also at box finish. These are a great one/two combination for bowlers who bowl a lot of tournaments and see lots of variety in lane patterns and lane surfaces. If you already have a Fused, and primarily only bowl league on a house shot, the two could overlap a bit. The differences in roll shapes is more noticeable on flatter patterns in my opinion. Comparing the Intense Fire to the original Intense (R3S pearl), the Fire is earlier and stronger overall by a few boards. Bigger differences can be achieved by adjusting the cover to the Fire, as the cover is very tunable, and holds surface better than on the original Intense. I like the Intense Fire for times when I need a defined hook shape. I would suggest the Intense Fire for anyone looking for a little angularity off the spot. There are better options than the Intense Fire if you are looking for that benchmark type reaction, unless the only thing you bowl on is a condition that you need a stronger breakpoint ball, then by all means, this IS the one ball for you.Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Storm Intense Fire bowling ball. As always, bowl up a Storm!

Storm Intense Fire ***Rad-3 Core*** ***1500-grit polished R3S Hybrid Coverstock*** The Storm Intense Fire was the second ball added to my arsenal since going exclusively Storm/Roto Grip. The first was the Storm Match Up Black Pearl. Set up with one of my go to layouts, 65x5x40. The plan for this piece is to be one of the stronger hybrid's in my arsenal. I wanted it to be a big step up from the Match Up Black Pearl, basically setting up the higher and lower ends of my lineup (reaction wise). The Intense Fire, through one practice session, definitely fits the bill. Strong but not overly angular, I can see this piece being heavily relied when I need some downlane power. I will say that it is a bit less angular that I expected. Could be the fact that it my head a compare it to the original Intense, which from my experience was very angular. With the Intense Fire and Match Up Black Pearl, I now have two drastically different slots in my arsenal covered. I will be filling the benchmark part of my arsenal next, most likely with the Hy-Road. #StormNation About Me: Cooper Mathewson, Storm Amateur Staff Right handed, I'd call myself a weak cranker. Average speed about 16mph. PAP 5 3/8>, 7/8^ 8* axis tilt, 66* axis rotation, rev rate is right about 400

After getting a chance to use my Intense Fire for awhile i really like what i've seen form this ball. It's a nice fit between my Code X and mt Intense when i need that extra pop i don't see from my Code X this ball picks right up and keeps going. The Intense Fire is really clean in the fronts for me and i drilled mine stronger than my Intense to give me a different shape on the lane. This is a great choice for anyone looking to add a high end ball to there bag.

The Intense Fire is Storm's new Premier line ball. It has a R3S hybrid cover with the RAD-E core. I had some success with the original Intense on longer, higher volume patterns. Even with the shiny pearl R3S, if I didn't have oil it was too early. So, I took some time with the new Fire before drilling. Based on the Fires I saw going down the lane, it looked easier through the front part of the lane with more pop downlane. So, I went with a 50 x 4.5 x 30 layout (identical to my Intense). After throwing the Fire on a variety of patterns, I think this is a more useful version of the Intense for me. It has easier length which allows it to retain more energy downlane increasing pin carry. I have also altered the surface to 2000 for test purposes and looks just as good. Don't be afraid to put your favorite layout on this one and see what it can do for you! Chris Freeland Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com www.rotogrip.com Bowler Info: PAP 4 5/16 x 1/4 up, Speed 16-17 mph, Rev Rate 400

The new Intense Fire is a must get if you liked the original Intense. This ball for me is a little smoother than my original Intense was do to the way I have it laid out. Its clean through the heads and doesn't disappoint in the back ends. I will use this ball mainly on the house shots and when some of the flatter patterns start breaking down and I need to move left. I had to put some surface on the original Intense to tame its ball motion but haven't touched the Intense Fires yet. I've had some good success with the original so I cant wait to see what I can do with the Intense Fire in the bag this season.

BALL SPECS Pin Length: 3- 4 Starting Top Weight: 3.1 oz Ball Weight: 15 DRILL PATTERN Pin buffer 4 inches 4 x 4.5 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: factory 1500 polished BALL MOTION The intense Fire with R3S Hybrid has one of the strongest back end motions for a hybrid cover that I have ever seen. This ball really comes out of the pattern. COMMENTS I bought this ball to fit in on the lower end of my arsenal. To the contrary the intense fire is clean through the heads with a very strong predictable motion. I pull it out when my Code X starts burning up and losing energy and I never lose a beat. I really like this ball. Mike Sipple Storm/Roto Grip/Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com www.rotogrip.com

When I seen there was a new intense coming over I wasn't over excited about the new release. The original intense did not match up for me at all and only tried to throw it a few times. I was at a demo and seen a couple different styles of bowlers getting some great reaction from it. I decided to drill one up and give it a try. After my first shot I was hooked. !!!! Could move from right to left with still get the ball to finish. If your looking for a bit more then your Code Red this would Be the perfect fit. I fell the Intense Fire is a juiced up Code Red. Found it was great with surface adjustments also. If your looking for a new ball for start of season this would be a great choice. Haley Lundy

After throwing the original Intense, it was only necessary a cleaner, quicker response time sequel was in order. The first Intense gave us a strong, asymmetrical ball that was a staple in bags everywhere. Because of how strong it was, I think the Intense Fire is a great compliment because of what it provides. I've noticed the Intense Fire is cleaner through the front part of the lane and has a much faster response time at the breakpoint. I've drilled two so far and my favorite is mapped out as: 5.5 x 4.5 x 70. The pin is inside my middle finger and the surface is around 3000. I've seen players like Liz Johnson and Brian Kretzer win titles playing straighter with it, but I've only had success hooking it after the pattern blends out. The Intense Fire is a step down from the Halo and Sure Lock, but stronger than the Code X and Match Up line. From a pattern perspective, I think the Intense Fire is great on house shots and on patterns with some volume. When you need to go left to right with a strong ball, the Intense Fire is a perfect choice! #StormNation

Intense Fire The Intense Fire is the new asymmetrical bowling ball in Storm's Premier line. It features the RAD-E core along with the R3S hybrid cover stock. I have the Intense Fire sitting between the original Intense and the Code Red. Although the original Intense had a pearl cover stock it actually reads the lane earlier than the Fire does for me. So I think the Fire is a little bit cleaner and more on the backend than the original Intense, but not quite as clean as a Code Red. The Intense Fire is great for anyone looking for an aggressive ball with backend or someone who needs a ball to go to when their strong dull asymmetric ball is picking up too early.

The Storm Intense Fire is Storms newest Premier Line bowling ball. The Intense boasts the Rad-E Core and is covered with the R3S Hybrid cover. The Intense is finished at 1500 grit polished. I drilled my Intense Fire with my favorite and most used layout. The pin is to the right of my ring finger giving me a 3.5 inch pin to pap distance with the CG stacked below the pin. I used this layout as well on my original Intense. The Fire fits right in with the Intense because for me it has an earlier reaction in the mid lane compared to the original Intense. The Fire due to the polished finish really gets through the heads clean and saves enough energy despite its earlier roll to still hit the pins with plenty of energy. For me there is such thing as getting too far left with my original Intense. With the Fire being just a couple boards stronger it has allowed me to play deeper than the original and still have good carry percentage. The Fire really reminds me of a stronger Code Red with similar reaction and shape. I recommend the Fire for anyone looking for a stronger polished ball for medium to heavy oil conditions. The ball isn't quite strong enough to handle higher volumes but it's a great ball and provides great versatility on House shots and medium volume sport patterns.

The new release in the Premier line is the Intense Fire. I drilled mine with favorite pin up drilling, 4 x 6 x 2 no hole. For me the original Intense seemed to roll early and really strong in midlane. With the Intense Fire and the R3S Hybird coverstock I actually get a cleaner reaction early and more backend. But I also can throw the Intense Fire on the longer slicker patterns as well, with help of the RAD-E asymmetrical core. The Fire is very continuous for me compared to the original Intense. The other good thing I have noticed with the Fire it is very driller friendly and lots of bowling styles match up with the Fire. Its been a big success at our Storm Matchmakers. Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staff PAP 3 5/8 up 1 1/4 RPM - 400 Tilt - 17 Speed - 16-17

My stats: 16.5 mph ball speed, 285-315 rev rate, up the back type release with a high track. To summarize, medium speed - forward roll type of release with moderate revs. I put the INTENSE FIRE at 55 x 4.5 x 35. This layout ended up with close to 2 oz of side weight which now doesn't require a weight hole as of August 1, 2018. I may still add one as I doubt that I will have this come 2020 when weight holes are eradicated from the game. I may add one to get this one to slow down some on the back. I have used my INTENSE FIRE on many house and some on longer sport conditions. On the longer sport, it was squirty in box finish. A quick hit with a 2000 pad took a lot of that right out of play. The pad helped blend the heavy push in the front down to where the back end wasn't so jumpy when the INTENSE FIRE seen the friction of the end of the pattern. On house, the INTENSE FIRE is mucho ball. It really comes off the friction at the end of the pattern hard almost uncontrollably. The 2000 pad really helped to get it to slow down some but if I just use it in league play, I may need to smooth that up to 2000/4000 to get the ball to lane shine. Compared to other piece in my bag and progression: I have been also using the new RG HALO. I am positioning the INTENSE FIRE as the ball down from the HALO when I am moving left away from the pocket. I have the original INTENSE also. I see the FIRE with the 2000 as much earlier and the INTENSE is a good ball down for my game when the FIRE is starting to dig in too hard and I want to keep a strong shape downlane. I think that straigher/tweener players will like this one. Get the shine knocked down to suit your game if this one plays squirty out of the box. Power players may not like the hard backend of this one and may want to tone down their layouts on this one. All in all looks like a great compliment to the original and to someone wanting a ball down option from their big hitters in the bag.

Building off the success of the original Intense, Storm has introduced a hybrid version of its pearl predecessor. I had both the Intense and the Intense fire laid out the same. On a typical house shot what I saw was that the Fire read the middle part of the lane a good 2-3 feet sooner. The original Intense was very clean and violent off the dry boards, where the Fire had more of an arc downlane. The Fire would be a better option to start with, just because it does see the lane a little quicker. Once the block or league night continues on, you would be able to pull your Intense out and play near the same area.If you are looking for a new ball that will allow you to open up the backend on some of the heaviest oiled conditions, get to your pro shop and pick up an Intense Fire today! #Stormnation.

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, 4 ¾ , 70 The Intense Fire is a strong smooth asym from Storm. The first Intense for me was SOOO snappy that at times it was hard for me to control the backends. The Intense Fire is still very clean, but is a hybrid, so it's smooth enough on the back to control the wet/dry. The Intense Fire is great right out the gate for most house shots and some transition on heavier/flatter shots. I took mine to 2000 sanded and it handles oil very well. It's a great benchmark ball out of the bag for me.

I never got to use the Intense but the Intense Fire for me is very clean in the fronts and a good amount of pop on the back end. Being that our THS are pretty dry this ball allows me to play just about any part of the lane that I want. Once the transition sets in I can move an easy 3 and 2 and the ball won't miss a beat. My PAP is 5 1/8 over and 1/8 up and I used the 5X4X3 layout

The New Intense Fire from Storm offers the RAD-E core which offers large amounts of stored energy to produce consistent ball roll with awesome pin carry. The previous Intense was very clean through the fronts and had a sharp motion down lane. The Intense Fire has a Hybrid cover stock which makes it read the lane about 2-3 foot sooner. I think the Hybrid coverstock will allow players to manipulate the surface more than the original Intense and also allow players to use this ball earlier on in the block. I look forward to using this ball in the transition games as it reads the midlane better than the original Intense which will help me to control the pocket. Players with lower rev rates and slower ball speeds will see better midlane performance out of this ball compared to the original Intense. The original Intense offered easy length for me. Almost too much length. I found myself constantly having to touch the surface up to get it to read the lane. As a player with a high amount of Axis Rotation I don't like bowling balls that naturally float through the front. I was extremely excited for the Intense Fire because of the Hybrid coverstock. For me the Intense Fire picks up about 2-3 feet sooner on the lane which I like to see because this will help me control the pocket more. The Intense Fire will be perfect for when the lanes are starting to transition where the strong solid asymmetrics are too strong and your symmetrical pearls are too week. This will give more length than those solid balls but will have the core power that the symmetrical balls don't to keep you striking!!

The Intense Fire is a hybrid companion to the Intense, but I don't find the two have much in common. Where the original was very early and aggressive throughout the lane, the Fire is much easier through the fronts, getting even an extra foot or two further down the lane than you expect, before delivering an above average backend move and covering nearly all the boards it's going to at the end of the lane. The RAD-E core keeps the ball very continuous, there's no burning of energy or standing up with the Fire, even when the lanes start to dry up, it doesn't get weak, it just hooks more. For a full and detailed review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCNCEitMJqM

Storm Intense Fire Fall leagues are just around the corner and if you're reading this, you're obviously interested in the Storm Intense Fire. Well... you should keep reading! I used to be a bit skeptical of these hybrid cover stocks. Was there really a need for a cover option that specific? Well, the more I threw them on more challenging patterns and even some chopped up house shots, the more I saw why this technology is a must have in the bag. In fact, it's becoming my go-to surface. Storm's R3S hybrid cover on the Intense Fire really stands out at the end of the pattern. I know that's a buzz-term, but it's true. I just spent a weekend bowling on two 40+ foot (41&45), 2.2:1 challenge patterns. Everywhere I looked I saw balls sparking off at the arrows or pushing well beyond the end of the pattern resulting in some really ugly leaves. I put the Intense Fire on the rack and immediately had more control of the pattern. The hybrid cover blended the motion of the ball so well. I was able to get a true read which translated to a relaxed grip and higher quality shots. Since we were on a higher friction synthetic surface (and 25mls of oil), getting through the heads before the ball found friction was a must. THEN, needing read and power at the end of the pattern was key to better carry. I immediately saw a reduction in corner pins and better drive through the rack. That's all because the R3S matches so perfectly with the RAD-E core. I'll also add, while I personally did not find a need to alter the surface, I saw some fellow Storm bowlers who hit the surface with 2K or 4K Abralon pads to smooth it out even more! Totally adaptable. Something you don't see with all other brands and balls. The Intense Fire is a successful sequel to the original Intense and a must have addition to your bag this season! Bowler Spects: PAP – 5" +5/8 vertical. Ball speed – 17-18mph. Rev Rate - 375+rpm. Axis Rotation – 50-60 degrees. Axis Tilt - ~15 degrees. Layout: (Pin Buffer – 2") 6 x 4 x 5.5 Brian Sumner Storm Amateur Staff

The IntenseFire is the latest high performance release from team Utah. It features the RAD E core found in the OG Intense and it is wrapped in the R3S Hybrid cover. I really wanted to love the original Intense right out of the box, It looked awesome and smelled great. For the most part, I did really enjoy throwing it but, it was so strong and my lower axis rotation did not help the cover down the lane which resulted in a bunch of poorly timed corner pins. The Intense Fire is a very different look for me than the OG, it is very clean where the OG was not and it is more round on the back of the lane, where the OG was absolutely not. The hybrid cover blended the oil line a lot better and allowed me to stay in my wheel house. For those that have not read a review of mine yet...I have lower tilt, lower axis rotation, high-ish ball speed and a moderate rev rate. With that in mind I don't have a bunch of success with stronger bowling balls moving into the pattern. The Intense Fire was one of the only "Strong" releases that I've rolled that gave me the freedom to use some dry boards. Is it worth picking up? I feel that if you own the HyperCell Fused or the CodeRed this might be a ball to skip...I did get a comment on my ball review video on YouTube from a gentlemen that replaced his highly used CodeRed with the Fire and he really liked it. So, there you go...Thanks for reading, please go check out my channel for the Video and we'll see you all on the lanes #stormnation https://youtu.be/ry_ViEv4clU

Storm Intense Fire During the initial testing of the Intense Fire we tried many different coverstocks that all performed admirably, but R3S Hybrid shined above all else. Radial Accelerating Disk™ (RAD) technology is now in its sixth generation with the RAD-E and earns some of the highest marks on the Professional Bowlers Tour. The "E" stands for ENERGY as the elongated ellipses near the pin increase the separation of mass as well as the potential energy of this dynamic beast. The Intense Fire is the is the newest ball in the premier line and the second ball in the Intense line. This piece comes at 1500 grit polished and the R3S Hybrid cover stock 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 on top of the track on a "THB" typical house shot, but the ball was still responsive when I took the shine off and was able to get left and play the middle of the lane. Do not miss out on getting this one as this ball has much more bang for the price point. Go get the new Storm Intense Fire and #BowlupaSTORM! BOWLER STYLE: RH - Stroker Rev Rate: 320 - 350 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. Storm - Roto Grip - VISE - Logo Infusion Staff Member Brian Hirsch