Storm Parallax Bowling Ball

Storm Parallax,what to say about this ball ,first off great colour choice,First impressions with this wall was wow very clean threw the fronts and tons a motion down lane once it exits the pattern great carry as well really like how the ball goes threw the pins.For sure completely different motion from this ball then anything ive seen from current line up.After throwing few shots I found the shell seemed little slick so I hit it very lightly with a 3000 ab to take some shine off a bam a ball in my bag for sure.I can see bowlers who have little more ball speed and needing little be more help down lane.

The Parallax is the newest in the asymmetrical line offered by Storm. This ball features the all new areoflow core matched with a hybrid coverstock. This ball is very aggressive when it reads the dry. When using this ball on a fresh house shot its really clean and loves the fresh oil. If this ball is to aggressive on the back end for you i would recommend asking the cover down by hand a little to get it to pick up sooner which will help smooth out the back end. Trust me you wont lose and power this ball is a beast

3.5x3x2 layout. The Storm Parallax gave me a ton of length and with the length came the most back end I've gotten out of an asymmetrical ball. I was expecting to be able to ball down from my Physix to the Parallax with that layout but I've found that the Parallax has it's own spot in my arsenal next to the Omega Crux. If your looking for an asymmetrical that gets down the lane then turns the corner hard the Parallax is what your looking for. Hitting the Parallax with 2000 made it a bit earlier and a little less aggressive on the back but the Aero Flow core still carried very well. Bottom line I found the Parallax to be pretty versatile for transition times when my Physix was too early.

Storm Parallax Cover: TractionX7 Hybrid Reactive Core: Aeroflo Layout: 65 x 4.25 x 30 The Storm Parallax is a unique bowling ball and look on the lanes. I went with a little stronger pin than normal with my Parallax to see what I would get. Overall, I am well pleased with the reaction. I don't see an Astro Physix type look with this ball even though they are in the same family of shiny asymmetric high-end pieces. The Astro is longer and more angular, but my Parallax wants to get forward pretty early and is relatively controlled on the backend. I like the Parallax on the fresh where there isn't quite enough volume or length to the pattern to be in a Proton Physix or Crux. It's the ball I will have in my hand before I transition to a Phaze 2, Axiom Pearl, or Trend as the lane breaks down. For my video comparison, I threw my Parallax on a fresh 46 ft house pattern and as the lane transitions, I move to the Storm Trend, which was a nice 1-2 punch on this pattern. Video Review: https://youtu.be/J1yO13qzgQQ Chris Freeland Storm Amateur Staff Bowler Info: PAP 5 over, 3/4 up, Speed 16-17, Rev Rate 400

Layout: 40 x 4 3/8" x 45 The Parallax has a much smoother and more predictable ball roll than most high end shiny bowling balls, and it is a welcome change. The massive amount of midlane roll that this ball has makes it shockingly usable on heavier and longer patterns, even with a shiny surface. It loves straighter angles or going down-and-in, and is a great option for when the lanes are wet/dry. I do not recommend this ball for lighter oil, as the amount of midlane torque can make it hook too early for those certain conditions.

The Parallax is the latest high end asymmetrical ball in the premier line from Storm, the Bowler's Company. The Parallax uses the all new Aeroflow core which has a void that allows for lighter material to "flow through" the core which produces an Rg of 2.52, and differential of 0.054, and an intermediate differential of 0.019 in 15lb balls. The cover on the Parallax is called Traxion X7 hybrid and comes from the factory polished to a 1500 grit finish. The color combination of marine, steel, and black make for a very attractive ball. I drilled the Parallax using the Storm VLS system, with a 4.5 X 3 X 4 layout. Out of the box, the Parallax has a defined move off the spot, with a sideways but forward roll toward the pins (hockey stick type shape). I found the Parallax useful on very specific lane conditions. The pattern had to be of a medium volume, with fresh backends, and around 37-41 feet in length. With these conditions, the Parallax rolls great, and has a very high carry percentage, even when not hitting the pocket perfectly flush. Trying to find a little more pattern coverage, I sanded the Parallax with a slightly used 2000 grit abralon pad, and lost some of the backend pop and got the ball to slow down sooner making the ball's reaction just a bit too lazy. Adding even more surface, the Parallax looked great with a green scotch brite pad on higher volumes of oil, but lane shined a bit too quickly to want to keep at this low of a grit for heavier oil. Comparing all the different surfaces, the Parallax rolled best at the box finish using it on the right conditions to make it successful. The Parallax is a unique ball in that it introduces the consumer to the Aeroflow core. I would recommend using the Parallax on lanes that have cleaner backends, and are more on the medium side with the volumes and lengths. Use the Parallax on the right lane conditions, and it will be a fantastic ball! Thank you for reading my review of the Storm Parallax. As always, bowl up a Storm!

Storm Parallax - 35 x 3 7/8th x 40 at 1500 grit polished then 800 and 1500 grit. Coverstock: TractionX7 Hybrid Reactive Weight Block: Aeroflo Asymmetric Core With the Aeroflo core with the Hybrid reactive cover stock I found the ball with the above layout very strong overall on our typical house pattern, it was very aggressive in the backend, when moving to a center with SPL with a longer oil pattern the ball matched up much better. Haven't had a ball this aggressive on the back end since the Virtual Energy. Once I adjusted the surface to slow the ball up in the front part of the lane, I felt more comfortable with the ball on older HPL with have at my main practice and league center. Was very confident using it between 5th and 6th arrow and getting the ball to recover with a good bit of energy getting to the pins. Great heavy oil ball and takes cover changes very nicely.

Not every ball is for every bowler, and the Parallax is one of those balls for me. It's got some awesome new tech... the TraxionX7 Hybrid Reactive cover provides great traction and control while not reading the lane too early, and the Aeroflo core picks up a heavy roll downlane without actually rolling out! Unfortunately for me (high rev rate, high speed, lower axis tilt) this means that I struggle to get the ball to make it around the corner consistently. Lower-speed bowlers and rev-dominant players will LOVE this ball though. If that fits you... check this ball out!

Storm Parallax TractionX7 Hybrid Reactive Aeroflo Asymmetric Core Another all new ball from Storm. New core, new cover, new shape. Strong ball that can still get down lane without burning up...and stays smooth at the breakpoint. The shape looks like a what I would expect to see from a strong polished solid. Strong and controllable...always a useful combo. I get a lot of league bowlers that come in and ask me for something to "go as long as it can then snap as hard as it can" and I am always trying to explain to them that controlled strength would help their scores more. This is a ball can fit that explanation

Great performance and great looking. Definitely a 1st ball out of the bag option. Cleaner threw the front for me then the Physix but not as long or as quick a response as the Astro. A perfect addition to the bag!

Innovation is once again Storms heart and soul and It does it again with the new Storm Parallax. The Traction X7 Hybrid cover is finished at 1500 polished, giving the ball ball plenty of time to get down lane and retain a large amount of energy. The NEW Aeroflo™ Core elegant and modern. Having been constructed with lighter core materials, this brings the RG higher than most Asymmetricals. Another innovative design element is a strategic indentation on the core giving the ball characteristic seen in having a weight hole. This ball is one of my first choices out of my bag and much different than anything you'll find in the Premier line!

The Storm Parallax features an all new Aeroflow core designed to simulate a ball with a weight hole drilled into it. It is wrapped in an all new Traction X7 hybrid coverstock. This ball is really unlike any other Storm ball. It is an asymmetrical core but the ball rolls more like a symmetrical ball. It does not have that real quick change of direction on the backend making it much more controllable. For an asymmetric, this ball has no trouble clearing the front part of the lane. It has good midlane response and has a strong arcing motion on the backend. It has nice continuation through the pins. Trying to compare it to other asyms, I would put the Parallax between the Physix and the Astrophysix. For me it is a little later than the Physix but starts up sooner than the Astro with a slower response to the friction. This will be a good ball on the tougher sport patterns as well as the higher volume house patterns. It will best be used when the really big asymms start to lose their energy.

Storm Parallax / Storm Omega Crux Review By Walter McKnight The New Storm Parallax is the latest release in the premier line. Innovation is once again Storms heart and soul and It does it again. The Traction X7 Hybrid cover is finished at 1500 polished, giving the ball ball plenty of time to get down lane and retain a large amount of energy. The NEW Aeroflo™ Core elegant and modern. Having been constructed with lighter core materials, this brings the RG higher than most Asymmetricals. Another innovative design element is a strategic indentation on the core giving the ball characteristic seen in having a weight hole. I drilled my Parallax pretty standard. Pin above my bridge, cg in my palm, mass bias about 2 inches from my thumb. AKA 55º x 4 3/8 x 45º. My first impression was Continuous. This ball thrives on retaining energy and slowly releasing it gradually while traveling downline. This is not a skid flip hockey stick motion type ball. I was able to square up and get behind the ball and felt very comfortable repeating shots. I moved in on a few shots and just had to keep the same breakpoint and the ball never falters. Omega Crux is a complete different ball, more teeth in the front of the lane and a more violent back end reaction, more midlane reaction as well. The Catalyst™ Core is once again a triumph through the years since its inception at Storm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtmFiN78iA4&t=81s

Storm Parallax Ball Review: The layout is 5 x 3.5 x 2.5. The Parallax has the new Aeroflo core featuring an ellipsed hole filled with lighter core material which in turn constructs a higher RG then typically found in asymmetric balls of roughly 2.48 verses 2.52 found in the Parallax. In addition, the depressions on the side of the weight block mimic the effect of an extra hole. The Traction X7 Hybrid Coverstock, Storm took the best features of seven of the most popular coverstocks, which resulted in the durability of TX-16 found in Phaze 2 and the backend of R2S found in the Astro Physix & IQ Emerald. So far this ball has been amazing where I have been able to use it on the fresh or in a transition situation.

Ball Specs: Storm Parallax Hybrid Reactive 1500 Grit Polished Aeroflo Asymmetric Core Layout 50 x 5 x 40 Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5" Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at cameras 15.5 Review: The new Storm Parallax is a very strong polished Hybrid bowling ball. I drilled my first one with the Mass Bias mark on my VAL and the pin 3-3/4 from PAP which resulted in the ball reading too early and responding too early for our house conditions even with my lower rev rate. I like it but will regulate this layout to tournament conditions where there is more head oil. I drilled the next one weaker in relation to the MB and Pin and bam! I now have a hit for what we typically bowl on when they oil them up a bit more than usual. The Parallax is a heavy rolling ball with just the right amount of back end motion. I feel these newer balls that take in account the no balance hole rule do not need to be drilled too strong to react great. In most cases less is more on the layout allowing the ball to store energy for better carry. My Parallax is much stronger than my Trend but surprisingly my Axiom Pearl is stronger than my Parallax. When I need a big hooking polished ball but with less angle than the Axiom the trend is on point. This ball was a nice surprise especially with a weaker layout for me. Summary: The Parallax uses a new core to compensate for the new balance hole rules. The Parallax rolls great on heavier patterns. This ball has a lot of hook for a shiny ball. Video link: https://youtu.be/M5oQ4Wb_irQ Glenn Wendel PBA Member Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

I drilled my PARALLAX with a layout of 65 x 5 x 35. I hit the box surface with a 2000 abr pad and have smoothed it back up to 4000. The PARALLAX is a newer weight block and hybrid cover stock composition. This is marketed as a hook/stop reaction an the PARALLAX definitely does that. I used the PARALLAX on a 42' pattern that is original Anvilane so the surface has some built in friction. The PARALLAX was good for me on this as getting the ball to stop off the breakpoint was a key for this pattern/surface match up. When I put it against some other pieces that came into play that weekend like the ASTRO PHYSIX and OMEGA CRUX, the PARALLAX was the hook/stop the pattern required to score. The AP was more push and sharper break down lane. The OMEGA CRUX was early compared to the PARALLAX and was tough to control down lane. Drill a PARALLAX if you are looking for defined hook/stop reaction.

Introducing the all new Storm Parallax! The Storm Parallax is practically a brand new ball and, new shape. The Parallax features the Traction Hybeid Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the Aeroflo Core. The Parallax is a very unique shape all on its own and, comes into play mostly for when all of your big aggressive bowling balls become to much and, start reacting to early then you can switch to the Parallax to get through all of that and, have plenty of pop on the backend still

The Parallax is a great heavy oil ball! Because of its big assymetrical core, The Parallax wants oil to roll at its best. I drilled mine 4.5x5.5x2 and for me it fits perfectly when balls like the Gravity Evolve or UFO pick up the lane too early. So if you are looking for a higher performance ball but don't want something that will hook as soon as it touches the lane, the Parallax might be the perfect fit.

The Storm Parallax is the latest addition to the Premier line at Storm and this is a ball that travels with me everywhere. This big-cored, hybrid-coverstock, assymetrical ball is extremely versatile and has been successful with multiple styles of players. I've had the most success with the Parallax on the patterns with heavier volumes because the RG is 2.54 and the differential is .054. Those numbers tell me this ball wants to dig early & often. It's been a perfect compliment to the Axiom and Omega Crux. I've drilled two so far and love both of them. The one I've had the most success with is mapped out as 5.5 x 5 x 80. This puts the pin under my bridge with a small shift and the mass bias just to the right of my thumb. I also scratched the surface with 3000 just to blend the response time down. I've always had a lot of success with hybrid coverstock assymetrical balls, and this one fits that mold. If you need a ball to compliment your high performance or mid-performance balls, the Parallax should be the next one you drill! #StormNation

When i first saw the motion of this ball, all i could think is that it reminded me of a halo pearl. This ball is something special for being a big core asymmetrical. This ball is a house shot wrecker, the farther you go left the more the ball wants to drive. I cant get this ball to stop hooking, get your favorite layout on this shiny hybrid and you wont be sorry.

The Parallax is the newest ball from Storm with a unique Aero Flo weight block. Traction X7 Hybrid is the cover and compliments it nicely. ....I drilled mine 50 x 4 1/4" x 45 and I was very happy with the ball reaction. I compared it to my Astro Physix which I drilled the same. What I see is the Parallax is about 3-4 feet earlier on the lane and has more of a hook stop motion. The Astro Physix was longer down lane and smoother through the pin deck. Given the new Aero Flo weight block, it implements older style drilling's with balance holes. This ball is fun to throw and can play so many areas of the lanes depending on your rev rate. You will love this ball, and its a great ball for tougher conditions, as when it makes the corner it doesn't let you down. If your looking for a reliable pearl Asym this is your ball. Check it out today, you will love its reaction and versatility!

I've had about 3 weeks to get to know the Storm Parallax. The up-side of waiting (procrastinating) is that I got to see this ball perform in more key circumstances. Initially, I threw on a lower volume house shot. Played my comfort zone and saw what you expect from any new ball; great skid through the heads and continuation through the rack. As the pattern fried, I delt with the typical carry issues I see with asymmetrical stuff. The cover was so fresh and strong, it burned up energy had nothing left at the pins. A couple of weeks later I began using it in my scratch league. We bowl on USBC White 2 (about 8 more mls than our house shot). Throwing the ball in practice, I just felt pinched. Anything tight jumped, anything wide kept skidding. But I kept at it, putting more and more frames on it when I could. Recently, in that same league, I was struggling with reaction from another ball right out of the gate. I decided to go to the Parallax and open the angles. A spot on, perfect match for the pattern. The hybrid cover let the Aeroflo Core build energy and then started gripping at the end of the pattern and plowed through the rack as clean as possible. I've been waiting for a ball as reliable as the Code Red was for me. Very similar motion, just a tad stronger... as expected with new technology. The Parallax has the dependability of a symmetrical and the power of an asymmetrical. Brian Sumner Storm Amateur Staff Gold Crown Lanes, St. Johnsbury VT

Storm Parallax Layout: 4 X 4 X 2 Storm Vector Layout Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation Testing Information: 41-foot THS (medium volume) Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane I normally do not read other reviews before I throw new releases or write about them because I don't want to distort my view. In addition, the reviews differ so much from bowler to bowler. I had a feeling the reviews may be more in line with each other and I was correct. The consistent theme I found in the reviews I read was the Storm Parallax is earlier than most shiny asymmetrical bowling balls and provided great carry. This matches what I am seeing with my Storm Parallax. The Storm Parallax utilizes the Traction X7 hybrid reactive coverstock along with a new core called the Aeroflo Core. The Aeroflo Core is designed with a hole in it to provide flexibility in drilling during the new no-hole era in which we live. I don't know how all the science comes together but Storm created a great addition to their already stout line of bowling balls. I can see myself using the Parallax after my solid asymmetrical (Roto Grip UFO) and prior to my beloved Storm AstroPhysix. I also see myself using the Parallax longer and just making moves left with my feet and target. For a shiny ball, it blends the cliff-defined condition very well. Got to love the funnel cake smell as well. Takes me back to my childhood and the local carnival rides! Folks – this is going to be a good one! Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop to order yours. Continue to bowl up a Storm! #Stormnation #OwnIt

Bowler Bio Gender : Female Rev Rate : 315 Ball Speed: 16.5 mph P.A.P : 4 3/16 over 7/16 up Storm Parallax I was very surprised how much this ball hooked I originally thought it was going to be super clean with a bit of back end but boy was I wrong. This ball is not overly clean but wow does it store energy going down the lane. I found bowling a few games with it because of the cover stock I could actually stick with it for longer without killing the pattern. It just keeps going once it goes off the back of the pattern. I don't know if i could use this at my home centre for league because we have a little less volume but if you get a house with decent amount this ball will be money.

I absolutely love the new core design and cover combination with this ball. It allows me to be able to play straighter on tougher conditions and get in to 4th arrow when I need it to corner when my other stuff is too weak. I definitely see this being in my tournament bag for a long time!