Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl Bowling Ball

Anytime I see the name IQ I immediately get excited. This one did not disappoint. As I have stated in previous reviews, my favorite traits in a ball are smooth and predictable. The IQ Tour Nano Pearl has both of these traits with the added punch at the end. There is no quit in this ball. It felt as if I could find the pocket from anywhere on the lane. It wasn't even a question to whether or not the IQ was going to have a spot in my bag. The way it blends the lane is what gets me excited. Similar to that of my Pro Motion and why I throw that so much. The difference I see being is I will be able to use the IQ longer with subtle changes in hand positions/speed/etc. I am definitely going to be stocking up on a few of these!

Layout- 45x5x45 rev rate 275 ball speed 14 mph PAP 4 ½ right and 1 up My intention when drilling this ball was to give me a stronger motion on the fresh to medium conditions than what I see with my Hy-Roads and Electrifies. The Nano Tour Pearl cover stock is perfect for creating more mid lane read than the higher RG Pearl pieces. The Nano Pearl is out of box dull but is still stronger than most other pearls even with polish once you incorporate the Nano technology.

I like how this ball has the nano pearl cover on it because it allows me to control the ball. I find it very good during the middle of a 6 game block or set.

Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 4" Over 0 up Rev Rate 400, Average Tilt, low Axis Rotation. Speed at cameras 16.5 – 17 Layout: 65 x 4.75 x 35 (pin above ring finger) Review: Exactly what the IQ Tour line needed! The Nano Pearl cover has more traction than the solid R2S cover but the pearl allows it to clear the fronts effortlessly. It has a buttery smooth, small arc in the mids and backend, but has plenty of punch to carry even from deep inside. I was able to throw it on 4 different oil patterns ranging from 39' to 43' feet in length with the box 3000 grit finish and it performed flawlessly. I used it everywhere on the lane with subtle changes in hand positions. It can play up the boards or you can arc the whole lane if needed. It blended everything out and made even the tougher conditions look easy. The IQ Tour Nano Pearl automatically makes both the tournament and league bags. This is a must have for anyone that likes a smooth, predictable, hard hitting, easy to throw ball that strikes from anywhere on the lane. Ron D'Ambrosio Storm Amateur Staff #StormNation #SquadRG #Rdamballreviews

The !Q Tour Nano pearl is the latest Master line release from Storm, the Bowlers Company. This edition features the nano pearl cover stock in black pearl, and is finished with a 3000 grit abralon pad. The numbers in 15lb balls are 2.49 Rg, with a differential of 0.029. This edition features the same C3 Centripetal core that was in all of the previous !Q Tour releases. I drilled the !Q Nano Pearl with a 4" pin and a 3" pin buffer. This is the same layout I have on my original Idol, and I felt that these two balls could complement each other. As expected, the overall board coverage is similar, but the Nano pearl has more downlane recovery and flares less and tighter than the Idol. The Idol seems better at blending a pattern that has more hold area when playing the bounce off the dry on easier patterns, where the Nano pearl works better with a more blended pattern. This ball will be very useful on tournament patterns that have lower left to right ratios. The Nano pearl also works very well with the !Q emerald pearl, as the nano pearl creates better traction in more oil and earlier on the lane than does the pearl Emerald. The !Q Tour Nano pearl has almost the same shape through the lane as does my Idol Pro that has a 4.25 X 2.75 layout, but isn't as sensitive to oil in the front of the lane as the Pro. I don't know if it's possible to have a bad ball ball reaction with any ball that has the C3 Centripetal core, so the Nano Pearl is no different and feels like another homerun for Storm. Use your favorite layout, get your angles correct, and the Nano Pearl will work for almost any style player on the right condition. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the !Q Tour Nano Pearl from Storm. Now go bowl up a Storm!

One of Storms most popular and successful lines is back the !q tour now with the nano cover. This ball is super aggressive. It reads the lanes aggressive and is super continuous down lane and doesn't quit. This ball is a beast and is great on the fresh and medium to heavy oil conditions. If you are in the market for a new bench mark ball look no further you can play any part of the lane with this ball with confidence

Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl Ball Review by PJ Haggerty The IQ Tour Nano Pearl is the latest addition to the Master line at Storm. The IQ line has been extremely successful and I was excited to see the Nano Pearl be announced. I was a big fan of the Hyroad Nano because of how versatile it was and how many different patterns I could use it on. This new IQ Tour Nano Pearl features the same coverstock which excites me as well. After drilling one IQ Tour Nano Pearl so far, I can see this ball being a great benchmark piece for all types of players. The first one I drilled is mapped out as 5 x 4 and I haven't changed the surface. I've been able to play straight and trap my angles with it as well as get left, gear down, and cover a lot of boards with it. The IQ Tour Nano really digs in the mid-lane and provides an extremely controllable response time. This type of motion enables me to be able to use the IQ Tour Nano Pearl on multiple patterns from multiple angles. If you feel like you're missing a benchmark piece that you can use on multiple patterns with multiple speeds and different surfaces, the Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl should be the next addition in your bag!

I was a big fan of the IQ Tour nano from a few years ago so, naturally, I was excited for this release. The Nano-Pearl is very strong rolling and needs some oil in the heads. Straight out of the box I had to get pretty deep with my target, just to have it not bleed off so much. Once I got some lane shine on the ball, I was able to stay further right with it and it also created much more angle, carrying more of the 10 pins I was leaving with my first couple of outings. You still get that iQ shape with the Nano Pearl, just a bit slower because of how well it reads the mid lane. This ball is a solid addition to the arsenal as is all of the new releases by Storm and RotoGrip, this summer. My Layout for the !Q Tour Nano Pearl is 50x5x30 Other balls on heavy rotation: Parallax- 50x4-7/8x30 AstroPhysix- 50x4-7/8x30 Trend-50x5x30 Rubicon-50x5x30

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 The IQ Tour Nano Pearl feels like the OG IQ Tour when it first came out. Lately, the OG IQ Tour has been a little too weak and not nearly as effective as it used to be. The IQ Tour Nano Pearl feels like the update I've been waiting for. It's a million times stronger than the OG IQ Tour and the IQ Tour Emerald. It never seems to quit hooking! The IQ Tour Nano Pearl is the update that the IQ series has needed for a long time.

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-1/2 x 7/8 up, 365 RPM, 17* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation Ball Layout: 50 x 5 x 45 Finish: OOB with Light polish The IQ core and line has long been a staple in the Storm lineup and the Nano Pearl is welcome addition. By far, this is the strongest IQ ball at OOB as it is bigger on the backend than the original IQ Tour. I went with 5" pin, pin over bridge drill and saw the ball hook earlier and harder than I expected. I bowled on 47' Paris and this ball was able to pick up in the midlane and read the pattern really well! I decided to put a small amount of polish to help it clear the fronts a smidge further and now I can really open the lane a bit more and is very, very versatile. Definitely geared for Med-Heavy to Heavy patterns where the pearl will clear the fronts, store energy, and allows the player to control the pattern front to back. If you're looking for a bigger piece that won't hook at your feet, then give this one a shot and go bowl up a Storm! Chris Martinez Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com

What more can be said about the iQ Tour series of balls, from the original to both pearls, they have been huge hits and everyone has at least owned at least one of them. iQ Tour Nano Pearl is going to be another huge hit. I drilled mine with a 5.5 x 5 x 3 and after a couple shots I knew how much I would be using this ball because I love the motion so much. It is clean like the iQ Tour Pearl Emerald but isn't as angular because of the Nano in the cover stock but because of the lower RG and Diff you can still use it on the fresh on high friction lane surfaces. If you are a tournament bowler and you have any of the previous iQ Tours or your looking to try one for the first time, you wont want to miss out on this ball !

The IQ Tour Nano Pearl features the same Centripetal C3 core from the IQ Tour series, and a cover we haven't seen stateside in a while in Nano Pearl. The Tour Nano Pearl uses the pearl version of the IQ Tour Nano cover, which makes it longer and stronger than the Tour Nano, but a similar shape to the Tour Solid and Emerald. However, it's 3-4 boards stronger than the Tour Solid, and is one of the most continuous balls I've ever thrown. It continues to gain momentum and climb on the backend, and builds on the classic IQ Tour idea that is about control and consistency. The Tour Nano Pearl reaches up to handle heavier volumes, more zones and bigger angles on the lane.

Cover: Nano Pearl Reactive Core: C³ Centripetal Control Core Finish: 3000 RG: 2.49 Differential: 0.029 Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin over Bridge 5 1/2 Pin to Pap 2 inch pin buffer The IQ Series was designed by Storm to combat the environment of a single bowling center. The high friction surface created match up issues for so many staffers that R &D developed the low RG low Diff C³ Centripetal Control Core. This unique core then enabled the Storm/Roto staff to dominate not only the many tournaments contested on this surface. But it spawned one of the most successful lines of bowling balls ever. The newest cover formulation in the IQ line is the Nano Pearl Reactive. Storm's Nano particle covers have created the best footprint in oil on the market. No volume of oil is out of play with these balls and the combination on this ball is unique. Many of the IQ line have been a bit much for me. With my lower ball speed, their low RG cores tend to make their move a bit fast for me. With this being a Nano cover, I opted for a longer pin to pap distance in hopes of stalling the move slightly as my current league house has ample surface friction as well. It took a bit but I finally figured out what makes the IQ line heads and tails above every other ball I've thrown on exactly this type of surface. The ball does the work for you. While I don't throw the ball with the same speed as the pro's do, my medium rev-rate tends to even things out. I found that once my focus became getting the ball where I wanted it and generating what speed I can, the ball took care of the hooking on its own. It still responds well to small hand position changes, but the less you attempt to work the ball, the more it shines. In particular I find this ball is great when playing in. The worry of throwing the ball through the spot goes away when the cover will see the spot for you. It just becomes a simple matter of moving left with the transition, opening the angle up to clear the front as needed and letting the ball do what the ball does.... STRIKE!

Bowler Bio Gender : Female Rev Rate : 315 Ball Speed: 16.5 mph P.A.P : 4 3/16 over 7/16 up Joining one of the most known series of bowling balls out there. The expectations are always high when Storm releases a new IQ. The Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl is nothing short of amazing, as soon as I threw this ball I knew it was going to be a go to for every type of bowler!! Storm hit a home run with this one 100%. This ball gives me IQ Tour feeling just a touch stronger. It has that great round motion that we all love to use. That C3 core that makes this ball special allowing different styles of bowlers to use it. Comparing to the IQ emerald I would say the IQ tour nano is about 4 to 6 boards stronger for me and little bit different shape down lane. The Emerald is a lot cleaner where the IQ Tour Nano focuses more on the mid lane and will handle more oil then other balls in the IQ line. Take a look for yourself at my Video Ball Review !!! https://youtu.be/fnMFRBROUXM

The Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl is an awesomely smooth ball perfect for those flatter patterns or heavy wet dry house shots. I drilled it 4.25x4x2. It's very clean thru the heads with very smooth backend. Perfect compliments to any IQ ball in the series. I felt like the best look I had was anywhere deeper inside. I could also play straighter but it would face up early or course. This ball reads the oil very well as did any ball with the Nano coverstock and its not jumpy off the dry boards. To me this ball fits and compliments any IQ ball. Seems to be perfect to start on the fresh when my IQ30 is going a little to long, Hitting Power is great just like any Storm Ball

Wow. What a great compliment to the IQ Line. The IQ Tour Nano Pearl is the first Nano Pearl ball in the IQ line. You'll get exactly what you expect with this piece. It is smooth for a pearl ball because of the nano cover base. It reads the midlane well and transitions nice off of the end of the oil pattern. I think this ball will be successful on any type of lane condition like the rest of the IQ line. Compared to other balls in the line, the Nano Pearl is stronger than the IQ Tour Solid and is much earlier than the IQ Emerald. The IQ Tour Nano Pearl bridges the gap nicely between the Phase II/III and the IQs.

The newest addition to the one of the greatest series the bowling industry has ever seen, Storm Bowling brings you the brand new IQ Tour Nano Pearl. The same core you have in the original IQ Tour is wrapped around Nano Pearl Reactive Coverstock. Don't let the "pearl" fool you. This ball is very aggressive and comes out of the box at a dull surface. I was very impressed with the shape I saw out of this ball. The IQ Tour Nano Pearl allows me to stay aggressive with my speed and hand and it never misses the midlane or downlane. I can depend on this ball when I need to throw a ball hard and be aggressive at the bottom. You see the same smoothness that you get out of the original IQ Tour but with the Nano, you'll see it pick up sooner and smoother downlane. The IQ line has always been a staple in my bag and I cant wait for you guys to get your hands on this one!

The IQ Tour Nano Pearl is an extremely versatile ball that will be liked by a wide variety of styles. Wrapped in the Nano Pearl Reactive Coverstock, and powered by the C3 Centripetal Control Core, this ball is designed to let you as the bowler control the breakpoint much easier. If you like a controlled roll with predictability this ball is for you. To create that mid lane roll the IQ Tour Nano Pearl has an RG of 2.49 and a differential of 0.029, which creates super tight flair rings. You can see the balls performance in my YouTube review where I compared it to the Phaze 2. The layout I used on my ball is 60X5 3/8X35. I can definitely see players being able to throw this on multiple patterns for a smooth controllable shape! This ball will be in my bag at every tournament! Trevor Roberts 2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year Storm / Roto Grip Professional Staff Turbo 2N1 Grips Staff Member Right Handed Rev Rate: 420 Speed: 17 PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16

For someone who hasn't had a Storm ball with the Nano cover, I couldn't believe how strong this ball really was. Compared to the IQ Tour, the Nano Pearl is a few boards stronger even though it is also cleaner in the front part of the lane. A great step down from the Axiom when a strong shape yet controllable is necessary. Even though this ball produces more angle than the IQ Tour, it is still more controllable than most pearls in the Storm line. Not only is this ball versatile, it is very continuous and can be used on a wide array of oil conditions and varying styles. If you enjoy any of the previous IQ series balls, this is a must have ball in your arsenal! Adam Chase Storm Staff

Storm iQ Tour Nano Pearl Layout – 55 x 5 x 25 This ball is an absolute home run! To me, the iQ Tour's coverstock has progressively gotten weaker over the years which has forced players to use that ball differently than originally intended. This Nano Pearl matches up for me so much better. The motion is similar just much more traction in oil. For me, I predominantly just bowl in tournaments, so I am looking for versatility, this ball gives me exactly that. I've used it on 32 successfully and 47 feet successfully! This ball will be in my bag for every tournament! It is my new benchmark ball!

The famous Centripetal Core is back! This time teamed up with the NRG Pearl Reactive Cover, finished at 3000 grit, we expect to see a much stronger reaction overall. The NRG is one of Storm's strongest covers and from the latest reviews, from the tech team, this ball seems to pick up much sooner and provide more overall shape than the original IQ Tour Nano. The IQ Nano Pearl will be an extremely versatile piece to have in your bag and will be favorable to many different styles, layouts and oil conditions. I have 2 ready to go that I plan on doing a pin up and pin down version of to complement each other, which will provide opportunities to throw on all different lane conditions and transitions. I see this ball working very well on house shots and sport patterns that are of medium to heavy volume and on short to medium pattern lengths. This is a ball that will be a must have for all levels of players.

The iQ Tour Nano Pearl is the newest addition to the beloved iQ Family. With C3 Centripetal Control as the engine and a pearl variation of Nano as the tires, the iQ at first glance seems like it's trying to fit into a bunch of different categories. Once I got it on the lane, my first impression changed...I went with a 5.25 pin under my bridge with the cg 1.5 outside of my grip center. Purposely, my intent was a smoother motion, due to the various pin above/pearls I've been "collecting" as of late. It all made sense after the third or fourth shot down the lane, iQ was incredibly readable and had generous power at the pin deck. My flare band was tight which allowed me to play the wet/dry on Kegel Carbon with ease. I had flashbacks of the OG iQ from years ago, that ball was big and roll-ie and packed a punched. This new iQ will be perfect for blending the cliffs on our modern "THS" that we all love so much. Great release from Utah. #stormnation

Ball Specs: Storm IQ Tour Nano Pearl 3000 Nano™ Pearl Reactive Weight Block C3™ Centripetal Control Core (Symmetrical) Color Black Pearl Review: Another great addition to the IQ line. The lightweight core and nano pearl coverstock work incredibly well together to make this ball predictable and smooth from beginning to end of lane. Because this ball is so versatile you will see many players altering covers to get the reaction they want on a given lane condition. This piece fits best in our shop for tournament veterans and seasoned league bowlers. The IQ Tour Nano Pearl will most likely be the first IQ ball out of the bag for those who have several IQ pieces simply because of the versatility and predictability factor. From there they move to a different IQ piece rather than ball down. For league bowlers looking for a pearl piece to add to their arsenal, this may be the direction you want to steer them simply because it is so easy to alter the cover and still work for multiple styles of play. Overall a very solid piece from Storm and yes, it smells great as always! Kyle & Joel Johnson Storm Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation

My IQ tour Nano pearl is drilled with my standard symmetric drilling, pin over ring and cg 1.5 inch from center line. I really like the motions of the IQ line, but with the nano cover and being sanded to 3000 it makes it pick up sooner than a normal pearl. When I shot video on it I had a had time carrying the 7 pin. I ended up sanding it to 2000 and the carry came back. Sanding the cover really made the ball come alive for me. I tried polish at first and went too long, but settled on the 2000 grit. The light weight IQ core helps it rev up fast and the nano cover really makes the turn. I normally play up the left gutter, but this ball almost wants to be in the oil longer. Overall another great release.