Storm Parallax Effect Bowling Ball

In all honesty I like the original Parallax up until it got over 30 games on it and then I struggled with it quite a bit. I was only able to use it very seldom on specific conditions. Knowing this I decided to let the Effect rack up some games before making this review. I had quite the opposite reaction to this ball than the OG Parallax. I wasn't so sure about it in the beginning but after about 8-10 games it really started to "take shape" pun totally intended. It reads the mid-lane much better than the OG Parallax. I have mostly used the Effect on a house shot but I believe it is going to have a spot in my tournament bag next to my Zen. I bowl on a heavier volume house shot pattern so I believe it has given me a good idea of what it will do on sport shots.

The Parallax Effect is the second ball released in the premier line of balls from Storm that features the innovative weight block called Areoflow core. The numbers in 15lb Effects are 2.52 Rg, 0.054 diff., and 0.019 intermediate diff. The cover on the Parallax Effect is called Traction X7, and is a pearl. The color combination is tangerine, midnight and turquoise. I drilled the Effect with the same layout as I had on my Parallax, 4.5 X 3 X 4. I liked the Parallax on the right conditions. The Parallax created good traction in the midlane, and then had a nice move to the pocket, but wasn't uncontrollable. What I see out of the Effect is that it still has that strong midlane read, and has a much more defined move off the spot, with traction through the backends and through the pins. The Parallax didn't respond as hard to friction as does this new Effect through the backend of the lane. I like the Effect on longer patterns, when I'm trying to trap the pocket. I have been able to use the Effect on house conditions, if I keep the ball in the puddle and my angles straighter to stay away from the dry outside. On blended patterns, the Effect has great recovery on shots outside of target. I have also found the Parallax Effect to be easier to get through the front of the lane on Pro-Anvilane, than it is on AMF HPL, or SPL lane surfaces. The Parallax Effect is a polished pearl that, for me, reads the front of the lane more like a ball with surface, but still has good response to friction downlane. Bowlers looking for a ball that responds to friction, and has a defined move towards the pins, the Parallax Effect is the ball for you. Thank you for taking the time to read my review of the Storm Parallax Effect. Now go bowl up a Storm!

Storm Parallax Effect Core: Aeroflo Cover: TractionX7 Pearl For me, a nice upgrade from the original Parallax. I found the Parallax to be very sensitive to any change (oil pattern, volume, my speed) , which made it a ball I rarely used. I am a 210ish league bowler...I need all the help I can get:) The Parallax Effect gave me a lot more versatility. I can use it on medium to heavy oil and the ball seems to read a bit better and give me more miss room than my Parallax. I did take the factory polish off of the Parallax Effect. I took the cover to 4000 sanded. At this cover the ball seems to look best on a heavier oil volume. This one will be best for your lower rev bowler looking for a stronger benchmark pearl or as a nice heavy oil addition to a higher rev bowler's tournament bag.

The new Premier Storm ball is the Parallax Effect. This is the pearl version of the original Parallax. I found the original Parallax to be very smooth ball reaction. I've notice in the past with the Storm Pearl covers to me that they seem stronger than the solids and hybird covers. So the Parallax Effect is a stronger ball overall with the pearl cover. I drilled mine 5 x 4 x 3 which puts the pin in my middle finger. I see an earlier midlane roll out of the effect but with a little stronger backend motion. Reminds me a lot of the Storm Intense Fire. Very controllable motion but can handle more oil than the original. Ive seen bowlers change the surface on the effect and the ball motion is stronger overall. I think it depends a lot on rev rate and speed, but the effect is a very good addition to our Premier line. Brian Watson PAP - 4 up 1/18 RPM - 400 Speed - 16-17 Tilt 17

Path to Perfection The Storm Parallax Effect is a ball that gives me controlled angle like the original Parallax did. Very easy through the fronts and a nice finish on the backend. I drilled mine 5x3.5x4 which puts the pin down. To me its not as strong as other recent releases such as the Axiom Pearl . But compared to my original Parallax it does move more off the spot when it hits the dry obviously due to the Traction X7 Pearl Reactive Coverstock. This ball does reads the midlane a little later than my Phaze 3 and finishes with more angle. My PAP is 5-1/8 and 1/8 up. Usually around 15-16mph, I'd probably be classified between and tweener and cranker.

The Storm Parallax Effect core yields a higher RG than what you typically see with asymmetrical bowling balls. This Aeroflo Core combined with a pretty versatile TractionX7 coverstock results in a quite unique motion that is a bit different for a strong asymmetric bowling ball. I used a simple pin up layout on my Parallax Effect: 60 x 5 x 30. After throwing this ball on several different lane patterns, I can tell that this ball is quite angular down the lane, which is somewhat unusual to see from a strong asymmetrical bowling ball. The coverstock on the Parallax Effect seems to be very clean as I had no problem getting this ball through the oil pattern even on older lane surfaces. For slicker/newer lane surfaces, I felt that the Parallax Effect was a little to clean – even after putting a little bit more surface on the bowling ball. I can see myself using the Parallax Effect on some longer patterns where I would need some help from the bowling ball down the lane. This bowling ball also allows for more open launch angles as it has so much backend motion, which may be useful for some medium oil patterns where steeper launch angles are required.

Parallax Effect: Premier Series Coverstock: TractionX7 Pearl • Finish: 1500-Grit Polished Core: Aeroflo Asymmetric RG: 2.52 (15lb) • Differential: 0.054 (15lb) • Int. Diff: 0.019 (15lb) Tester Axis Tilt = 12° • Testers Rev Rate = 325 Tester PAP = 5 1/8 R, 1/2 D • Tester Axis Tilt = 12° •Testers Rev Rate = 325 Layout =4 x 4 x 1.5 Test Pattern = 42' THS • Modified, Kegel Stone Street The Storm Parallax Effect is a sensitive, finely tuned bowling ball. With its unique Aeroflo core combined with the Traction7 Pearl coverstock the Parallax Effect can bring a new aspect to your game. Let's take a closer look at how it might fit into a higher speed/lower rev player's hand on a THS. I drilled into the Aeroflo Core looking for a consistent midlane read and a sharp turn off the pattern. From the first shot, this core reacted pleasantly stronger than expected. Early on, I had to move inside (looking 12-14) to give this core the space and time it needed to make its move. I liked how this core rev'd up moderately for my style and, being a higher speed/lower rev player, the Aeroflo Core provided a smooth and convincing look in the mid-lane. Because of its stable and balanced mid-lane attributes, this core retains a good amount of energy off the pattern and has a tenacious roll through the pins. This core is the better of two worlds, continuous and relentless! The TractionX7 Pearl cover is very strong for a pearl and it excelled for me as the night went on. All night it cleared the heads well and I especially liked how the TractionX7 handled the transition. This cover gripped strongly without being overbearing through the wet/dry conditions and allowed me to use the friction down lane to my advantage. For my higher speed and lower rev game, the 1500 grit polished finish worked quite well overall, but when I lightly scuffed the shiny surface with 4000 grit the TractionX7 really came alive for me. I saw that crisp, clean motion I have come to count on. In closing, the Storm Parallax Effect is a great combination of core and cover and has its place in the Storm Premier line. This strong and effective ball will score quite well for the more advanced player who rolls on multiple THS's and challenge/sport conditions. The Parallax Effect is clearly a "top shelf" ball with a well-defined performance. Talk to your local pro-shop operator about where it belongs in your arsenal today! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro shop Penndel, Pa

Storm Parallax Effect Rg. 2.52 Diff. .054 Int. .019 Layout 5 ¾ x 4 x 2. I used my normal Asymmetrical Layout on the Parallax Effect. I didn't have the Parallax so I compared it to the Storm Incite. In comparison the Parallax Effect and Incite are very similar. The biggest difference between the two is the Parallax comes off the spot harder than the Incite when I am bowling on more front oil. The balls are similar and because I polished the Incite, but the incite at box finish would be earlier. The Parallax Effect is a ball I use on longer patterns with low volume when the lanes are transitioning. The cover is still clean and with a cleaner layout (longer pin to pap) I am able to see great mid lane read and continuation for my ball roll. It's definitely a different shape, but one everyone needs in their bag. Rev Rave 425 Pap 5 ½ over ¼ up Axis Tilt >5 degrees Axis Rotation 45 degrees Storm Pro Shop Staff

introducing the brand newest addition to the Premier line the Storm Parallax Effect! This ball features the Traction X7 Pearl Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the the Aeroflo Core which is previously seen in the original Parallax! This is a motion I have been looking for, for a long time now. It goes a bit longer for me and is more angular on the back end. My first time throwing this ball out of the box I proceeded to throw 23 of 24 strikes the first two games ( 264-300-208 ) ( 772 ) and, shooting 300 the 2nd game with it. This ball is a must in your bag and it doesn't disappoint and, definitely made its place into my bag the very first time I threw it

Layout: 50 x 4 3/4 x 40 The first Parallax ended being a weird one for me – it was a touch too early and smooth for the house conditions that I normally bowl on. The Effect certainly fixed any issues I had with the first rendition, as it is much stronger in the back part of the lane. The Parallax Effect does still have a decent bit of midlane traction, but the energy it saves for the backend is impressive. It fills an important spot in the Storm lineup, also – not as early as the Proton Physix or Incite, but more midlane and more overall motion than the Trend, Phaze III, or Axiom Pearl. This ball is a great fit on a medium to medium heavy house shot. Mike LeViner

Ball Specs: Storm Parallax Effect Pearl 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 Storm Parallax Effect is on the high end hook scale for a pearl ball. The Parallax Effect is very different from the original Parallax. The Effect is much cleaner through the front of the lane with much more back end. Sometimes my original would roll a bit too early but the Effect solves this issue while providing me with more angle and hit. I have seen more hook with the latest shiny balls from the Storm brands and surface adjustments are easier and provide a wider range of adjustments than before. The new Utah cover stocks have been exceptional. I have used the Parallax Effect on a wide variety of conditions and found I can use it with success. This Ball in my opinion does not need strong layouts to react strong. I have had better luck drilling my balls as well as my customer's balls weaker and let the cover and core do the work. My Parallax Effect is the strongest shiny ball I have in my bag currently. When I need a hard hitting big hooking polished ball but with more angle than the trend or Axiom Pearl this is now my go to ball. Summary: The Parallax Effect gives a cleaner and more angular move than the original. The Parallax Effwct rolls well on a variety of patterns. This ball has a lot of hook for a shiny ball. Video link: https://youtu.be/av6KXRN76_E Glenn Wendel PBA Member Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

Storm Bowling introduces the new combination of several pearl coverstocks coming together within the Parallax Effect. What's so special about this ball is that Storm has fused a majority of their staple pearl coverstocks into one, coming up with the cover you have on the Parallax Effect with the original Parallax core inside. What I see out of this ball is a very controllable asymmetrical pearl that isn't too early but is by no means lazy downlane. The Parallax Effect is perfert for medium to heavy oil medium and long patterns. Something that you can control the back ends and break point when it comes to a player like myself. I like playing straighter angles and feel like I have control of what the ball is doing, while maintain good ball reaction and having the ball going through the pins properly. Liz Johnson is a perfect example! At the last PWBA event, she won and shot 300 in the semifinal match with this ball! The ball has proven itself and had the GOAT's approval! Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today to get yourself one!

LANE CONDITION Length:42 Volume: Medium Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS Coverstock: TractionX7 Pearl Core: Aeroflo Asymmetric Finish: 1500-grit Polished RG: 2.52 Differential: 0.054 The Storm Parallax Effect far exceeded my expectations. It gets through the fronts no problem like a typical pearl ball, but what sets this ball apart for me is the mid lane reaction. THS like to puddle up in the middle part of the lane as the night goes on and make most pearl balls will start to carry down, this does not happen with the Parallax Effect. It will still pick up in middle and continue all the way through the pins. For me, this is a similar ball to the Axiom Pearl, but stronger in the mid-lane. This ball will be a staple in my bag for upcoming tournaments.

Storm Parallax Effect: Cover: TractionX7 Pearl Reactive Core: Aerflo core Finish: 1500 grit Polished Layout: 60 x 6 x 60 What Did I See: Know that I experienced a TON of over/under with the first Parallax, I consulted with Bret Stabley @ Bowlers' Supply and we decided on a 6 inch P2P with a weaker angle for the backend to combat that. Upon suing on lanes that were bowled on most of the ball, the Parallax Effect was super good, and roll very similar to my Axiom Pearl with a 5 inch P2P. What the main difference I saw was the overall length off the end of the pattern, where the Parallax would either hook quickly, or skate all the way to the pins and the motion was a tad later then the Axiom Pearl. Smoother through the pin deck and more noticeable carry also. On newer HPL with a good amount of head oil and less of a cliff at the back end of the pattern and also using the Fire and Ice conditioners, I changed the surface to 5000 ab and the Effect blended the pattern more then the original Parallax where I could get no reaction because the Parallax would just hydroplane on the front of the pattern and never got a chance to change directions or "dig in" the conditioner and be more reliable. The Parallax Effect was able to slow down enough in the front part of the lane to have change of the direction off of the pattern. The more the lineage on the lanes, the better the Parallax Effect performed. I would not use it as a primary ball, but would use in situations where its on later into a block of games or where the left side of the pattern is asymmetric like some sport patterns are becoming. Props to Vise Inserts for great products and Bret@ Bowlers' Supply, Inc for all the assistance over the past several years with my game, and of course, everyone at SPI for allowing me to be the man known as Roto Grip Rick... #SquadRG #3Gshoes

Ball Specs: Storm Parallax Effect Coverstock: 1500 TractionX7™ Pearl Reactive Weight Block: Aeroflo™ Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Tangerine/Midnight/Turquoise Review: Strong pearl covers are a must for players with multiple pieces of equipment. Fitting in between the Parallax and my Axiom, this ball gets through the fronts much smoother, yet still continues through the pins like you would expect. This ball really stands out on the shelf in our shop and it is hard to find something negative to say about it. At a recent demo we held it was by far the most popular ball people wanted to try, and we sold a lot of them! If you are looking to create more down lane motion then this is the ball for you. Kyle & Joel Johnson Storm Pro Shop Staff Members joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation

Parallax Effect - Ball Specs Cover Stock: TractionX7 Peral Reactive Finish: 1500 Grit Polished Core: Aeroflo Core Layout: 60 x 5 x 40 RG: 2.52 Differential: 0.054 Intermediate Diff: .019 Review The Parallax Effect features the asymmetric Aeroflo Core with ellipsed hole providing an RG of 2.52 (15lbs) and the flip block creating high diff of 0.054 meaning the ball is clean through the front of the lanes with a very strong reaction on the backend. As mid to low rev player I struggle with ball reaction when the lanes breakdown and I'm forced to move left of the 25 board. I tested this ball on 44 feet typical house pattern with a lot of down lane transition. I was able to stand right of center and swing the ball to the five board and stand left of the 25 board while rolling the Parallax Effect to the 10 board without losing any ball performance and carrying power. This ball will be in my bag for league and tournaments especially when there is down lane transition. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite. Stanley Waite 900 Global Staff Member Dover, DE

Parallax Effect While they share a core, the Parallax and the Parallax Effect could not be more different! This new TX7 cover on the Parallax Effect makes all the difference. The original Parallax was very heavy rolling and was great for what there was a good amount of oil in the front part of the lane, but when it was time to move in or when the fronts started to dry up it lost its magic. That's where the Parallax Effect shines! I drilled my Parallax Effect 50x4.5x30. I instantly knew this ball was a totally different beast from the original. The Effect goes through the front part of the lane so much easier, but still maintains is "stickiness" that I would expect out of that type of cover. I think the Parallax Effect fits very well in between the Parallax and the Axiom Pearl.

The Parallex Effect takes the same Aeroflo asymmetric core found in the original Parallax and wraps it in the new pearl version of the Traction X7 coverstock. This ball does not disappoint when it comes to backend motion. But there is much more to this ball. With the pearl cover it is no surprise that this ball clears the heads so well, but the traction in the midlane and on the backend is very impressive. Don't let the pearl coverstock fool you, this ball needs and thrives on oily conditions. This ball allows you to move in to the puddle in the middle of your typical house shot and throw it to the right and watch it do its thing as it roars back to the pocket. This ball is a must for tournament players on tighter conditions when you need to create some down lane motion.

The Storm Parallax Effect is the pearl cover in the growing Parallax family. The TractionX7 combines qualities from some of Storm's best covers into one new aggressive and durable cover. I went with my a 45x4.25x35 layout. I felt like my original Parallax, though smooth, was still a bit more sideways than I hoped for. So, to allow the pearl cover of the Parallax Effect to go a little more forward, I opted for a slightly heavier rolling layout. The bottom line is I have an asymmetrical ball I'm able to stay a little further right with and not have to worry about it sparking off the friction. I find asymmetrical pearls tend to give me an over/under reaction on a house shot and I generally end up putting them back in the bag within the first game. Based on my initial read of the ball, I believe the Parallax Effect will allow me to control the pattern and still get that strong asymmetrical striking power we all love. Brian Sumner Storm Amateur Staff Gold Crown Lanes – St. Johnsbury, VT

Cover: Traction X7 Pearl 1500 Polished Core: Aeroflo RG: 2.52 Dif:0.05 PSA: 0.019 PAP: 5 ¾" x 1" UP Style: Stroker, more Speed Dominate It took me a while to see if I was going to like the new Parallax Effect. Again, as I have said in serval reviews, I have a hard time matching up with asymmetrical balls. I have now practiced with this ball and rolled it with some other pearl balls that I have in my bag and this one is a keeper. I drilled this with my normal layout 55 x 4 x 30 (4 x 5 ½ x 1 close to those numbers) which puts the pin kicked out t to the right of my ring finger and the PSA about 1-2 inches away from my thumb. I really like how smooth this ball is and it is a bit cleaner down lane without being too sharp of the spot yet picks up well and has good continuation through the pins. This is a stronger pearl where I can move in which is good. I can create some shape when a few of my other pearl balls will not get around the corner or will burn up. I only have one other pearl asymmetrical ball right now which is a lot cleaner down lane. I like that the parallax effect is a bit earlier and smoother without losing energy. I took a little while and some practice but this one is a keeper for me!

Storm Parallax Effect Ball Review Storm's new addition in the Premier Line the brand new Parallax Effect! This ball features the Traction X7 Pearl Reactive Cover stock wrapped around the Aeroflo Core which is previously seen in the original Parallax! My Parallax Effect is drilled a little bit differently with the Pin Over My Ring Finger and the mass bias actually to the left of my Thumb Hole! This layout lets the ball float through the front part of lane but never really miss the midlane and have a strong backend motion! Recently bowled out City Masters Tournament on 43ft Dead Man's Curve and started with the Effect and went 268-265-258 to start the Tournament!This Parallax Effect will be a great addition in your bag right after the Proton Physix or the Incite once those are to early and you need some pop down lane but still a strong bowling ball this Effect is the way to go! Head over to your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and get yours today!

The new Storm Parallax Effect is the pearl version of the Parallax. This ball features the Aeroflo Core wrapped in TractionX7 Pearl reactive cover. This ball will be good on a typical house shot or when you need a bigger pearl ball in a tournament. It reminds me of a Hyper Cell Skid and a No Rules Pearl with the motion I see out of it. I can see myself having this ball in my 6 ball arsenal because it bridges the gap between my asymmetrical solids and stronger symmetrical solids. Be sure to get yours today!

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: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2 Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 40 I didn't like the OG Parallax. The Parallax Effect is much better. For me the OG either wanted to hook when I wanted to go straight or flat 10 when I wanted to hook it. The Effect is clean enough to solve both of those problems. It will let me get straighter and it bags pretty hard off the dry. If you thought the Parallax was almost amazing, the Effect is the ball for you!

I drilled up an PARALLAX EFFECT with one of my favorite drillings for big pearl assyms and that is 50 x 4.5 x 35. I threw it mainly box finish with a lite glazing over with a 3000 pad. I was not a big fan of the original PARALLAX. It set rolled forward very quickly for me and if I tried to use it on longer patterns, it didn't make the corner. Just not a good look for me when other great Storm/Roto releases were sitting there in the bag. The EFFECT is a totally different look for me. More motion at the end like a typical Utah pearl. When my RUBICON or PROTON start to stand up and stop, the EFFECT just kicks in to high gear to compliment them.

The Parallax Effect features Traction X7 Pearl and the asymmetric Aeroflo core, and is basically a pearl version of the Parallax. However, that's where the similarities end for me. While the original was very strong but very smooth, the Effect uses that same strength as shape. The coverstock is extremely strong, even polished, and this allows the Effect to both dig hard through the soup and make a big move when it hits the end of the pattern. The Aeroflo core isn't necessarily super torquey, but it's continuous and relentless, it keeps the ball motoring and going strong. For those that didn't get along with the Parallax, you don't have to worry about this one, it's quite a bit different, but if you DID like the Parallax and are wanting something with more shape, this will be what you want. The Effect reminds me a lot of the original Intense from a couple years ago, it's strong and chuggy but still manages a bunch of shape down lane. I gave the Effect a 8 for hook, 5 for length, and an 8 for backend strength. In the current lineup, it's closest to the Incite in hook, the Parallax in length, and the Idol Synergy in backend strength.