Storm Parallax Effect Bowling Ball

After throwing the new parallax effect it took that line to the next level. For a big shinny asymmetric ball this ball get through really smooth and still has bang off the spot. This is going to be one of my favorite pieces in my bag, where i could throw it on fresh or move farther left and throw it when the lanes break down. This ball is very versatile so if you're in the market for a big shinny asym this is the ball for you. Get to your local pro shop and pick up this ball and you wont be disappointed.

The newest addition to the Premier line at Storm is the Parallax Effect and wow, it's impressive. After having success with the original Parallax, I was excited to see the Parallax Effect being released to see how it compares with the original one. With an RG of 2.52, a differential of .054, and a pearl coverstock, I had a strong feeling the Effect was going to be cleaner and more responsive than the first Parallax. I've drilled one Effect so far and really like it. I mapped it out as 5 x 4.5 x 75. This puts the pin above my bridge and the mass bias just to the right of my thumb. I've noticed this is a perfect compliment to the Proton Physix, Phaze II, and Rubicon. Once those balls start to run out of gas, the Effect is much cleaner and has a quicker response time. I haven't changed the surface at all but the Effect has quickly become a ball I use when I need to open my angles and need something quicker response time. If you need a pearl, asymmetrical ball that compliments the bigger asymmetrical balls and changes direction in a quick but controllable way, the Parallax Effect should be the next ball you drill! #StormNation

Hey everyone, this is Storm staff member Josh Shoemaker here again with another ball review for the brand new Parallax Effect. As always, I would like to thank Storm for providing the equipment I use everytime I step out onto the lanes and Logo Infusion for making sure I always look good no matter what! Today I will be bowling on a standard medium volume house shot. The Parallax Effect features the Aeroflo core found in the original Parallax but is now wrapped in traction X7 pearl. This direct quote from Storm explains the design intent behind Aeroflo. "The flip block coupled at the bottom ensures high total differential, but without the crucial cuts on the Y-axis, the intermediate differential would be just 0.007! The strategically positioned depressions on the Z-axis 6 3/4" from the pin mimic the effect of an extra hole in a similar space and keeps the intermediate differential at a more workable amount. Having a precise ratio of intermediate to total differential makes drilling less sensitive for drillers and provides a truer roll for bowlers." What this boils down to is a core that mimics a ball with a weight hole while still legal within today's rules! I find the Parallax Effect to be a fantastic option after my Honey Badger Intensity or Incite start to bail downlane due to the friction being created but the pattern isn't defined enough for my UC2. When compared to the original Parallax, the Effect feels nothing like it. It's much cleaner, sharper and faster downlane. Both Parallax's would make a fantastic 1-2 league punch! Be sure to stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and pre-order your very own Parallax Effect today! Review Video: https://youtu.be/4dVXH5mb1Ls

The Parallax changed the game when it was released last year - its Traxion X7 Hybrid Reactive cover combined elements of R2S, NRG, SPEC, and more to create a ball that was much more a master of control than you'd expect. The Parallax Effect is here now, and it takes this to the next level! Traxion X7 Pearl is the cover this time, wrapped around the same Aeroflo core (2.52 RG, 0.054 fiff, 0.019 int diff). Seeing this ball go down the lane it's unmistakably a Parallax (the shapes look quite familiar), but the Parallax Effect is a bit more responsive downlane and actually gets into the roll phase sooner than the original. If you miss the original Intense from a few years ago, or just want a big aggressive heavy-rolling shiny pearl asym... you won't want to skip the Parallax Effect!

Ball Specs Parallax Effect Cover: 1500 Grit Polish, Traction X7 Pearl Reactive Weight Block: Aeroflo Core (Asymmetric) Color: Tangerine/Midnight/Turquoise Fragrance: Orange Coffee Cake Review: First off this is one of the best-looking bowling balls I have seen in a long time. The in person view is much better then the pictures online. I feel the Parallax Effect took what the first Parallax was okay at and made it better with the pearl cover stock. This ball really likes to get down lane and make a strong motion on the back end. In my opinion this has to be the strongest pearl bowling ball that storm has ever produced. I generally pull this ball out after the lanes begin to break down a little and I see my solid bowling balls begin to over hook. The Parallax Effect allows me to move a little left and still play a similar line. If you are looking for a pearl that really gets down lane and makes a strong backend motion this is the ball for you. Will Tefft Storm Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.strombowling.com #Stromnation

I am a player that matches well with his rev rate (380) and speed (17mph) Sport average : 190 House shot : 220 Layout : 55 x 4 x 40 Bowlers who don't understand who those numbers please don't get discouraged. Please ask your local pro shop for some help. This is my game 2 and game 3 in league ball! I have trouble Read more about I am a player that matches well withopening up the lanes when the mid part of the lanes start to away so I need things to slow down. I will generally start swinging in around 15 near the arrows and 6-8 board down lane. Probably one of the best "right to left" bowling balls I have. Sport bowlers - you will enjoy the ball when longer patterns break down. When you need your angles to stay tight, the ball is amazing!!!

When it comes to overall hook I would have to say that parallax effect is about 2 boards less then the original for me anyways. I don't think I would have both in my bag that's for sure. If I had to choose one or the other I would have to go with the Effect mainly because I feel like there is more backend hook. The effect gets down the lane touch longer which is making it a bit less then the original from what I'm seeing. I personally love throwing more shinny stuff in league mainly to keep me in the same area all night and that's what the effect will do. If I could generate more ball speed I think my choice may be different. I like how it stores more energy and explodes once it hits the dry.

Coverstock: TractionX7 Pearl Core: Aeroflo Asymmetric Finish: 1500-grit Polished RG: 2.52 Differential: 0.054 ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 PAP: 4 7/8 Right 3/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin over Ring 50 X 4 3/4 X 35 DUAL ANGLE 4 3/4 X 4 X 2 VLS The new Storm Parallax effect is the second ball to feature the Aeroflo core. I was excited for this release because though I liked the strong move the Parallax made, it was a bit early for me out of the box. I expected the shiny surface to give me more length but it was very mid-laney. The new traction x7 pearl cover gives you more length. I tested the Parallax effect on a very cliffed house-shot which tends to transition very quickly. I went to it in the second game of league when I had trouble with the ball I was throwing over-reading the friction. I had expected the Effect to come off the dry too hard as well but figured if I could create enough angle through the front I'd be okay. I made a miss in on my first shot and the ball slid through the front and struck. I was surprised not only with the easy length but that the ball wasn't sideways off the friction. By accident I discovered exactly the line I needed to be playing. The Effect reminds me a bit of the Intense Fire. While it's a clean ball that stores energy well, it still has a bit of a rounder shape off the friction. This is very helpful when fighting alot of friction. The ball is strong enough to cover alot of boards without creating catastrophic leaves when you make small misses. I've really enjoyed the ball the last couple of games in league. I have found it to be a bit stronger when trying to play closer to the friction on fresh lanes so it will work well for low to medium rev players in that spot.

Storm Parallax Effect Hey everyone, I'm back with another ball review, and this time it's for the Storm Incite!. In 15 pounds this ball is wrapped in the TractionX7 Pearl Reactive Coverstock and comes 1500-grit polished with an RG of 2.52, Diff of .054, and a PSA of .019 with an incredible Orange Coffee Cake smell. This ball was drilled 4x4x2 I wish that I had thrown the original Parallax to give a more in-depth comparison between the balls with all things being equal, but I didn't so I will treat this review like a new brand ball. So first thoughts seeing the ball go down the lane was it tricked my eye a bit because of the colors of the pour if you will. I don't mind multi-colored balls just every once in a while one makes my eyes have a hard time reading it. I had the same "issue" with the original Phaze. So let's move on to what I know and what I can share. As a reminder, I am more up the back of the ball than other staffers so please remember this review is about a ball I threw and how I saw it. Now let's get into it. When I first tested this ball at a center that puts out a higher volume I was not able to get the ball to shape the way I would like and so because of my roll I differently need some help downlane to get the ball to come off the pattern the right way. The good news is I see this as a later in the block/league ball. Until the next review Bowl Up A Storm! BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. #Storm #VISE #BowlersChoiceProShop #BabesAndBallsBowling #LogoInfusion #IAmBowling (coupon code HIRSCH 20% off at checkout)

It has been a while since I had used this layout on a ball. This pin up layout allows the ball to get through the heads with ease and to be strong down lane. Out of the box, I don't think this layout and cover matched up. I hit the cover with an older 2000 pad and it brought the ball to life. Now the ball reads the mid lane a bit more and is still strong down lane. The Parallax Effect is stronger off the spot than my pin up, OG, Parallax. I do like the motion of my pin down Parallax more than this one, though. I just feel like I really have to throw it away from the pocket to keep it right of the head pin, even with the surface. I really think this ball is an upgrade on all fronts from the Parallax, it even needs an upgrade in oil to show its true colors! Balls in Heavy Rotation Zen-4x5x2 or 50x5x30 UC2-4-1/4x5x2 or 40x5x30 Reality-4-1/2x4-1/4x3-3/4 or 50x4-1/4x65

Lets Just Talk About The New Storm Parallax Effect, this ball exceeded my expectations right away with just how different it rolls from your normal high-end Pearl Asym Balls. The Parallax Effect was very clean through the front but it picked up in the mids very strong unlike many other Pearl Asym Balls i have thrown. Once it got going the backend this ball created was strong and pronounced, the pins spared no chance, pins stayed low and strikes were high. In comparison to my Roto Grip UC2 with similar Pin Up layouts, the parallax was a easy 8-10 Boards Stronger for me, The UC2 is Extremely Clean for me and is better suited for medium conditions where the Parallax just chews through the oil. This is a must have Ball in any Bowlers Arsenal looking for Strong Mid lane read and Strong Backend Motion.! Chase Roloson RotoGrip Proshop Staff Member

The Parallax Effect is much better than its predecessor. The first Parallax wasn't my favorite. It seemed to be hit or miss on patterns and wasn't all that special on house. The Parallax Effect is the ball that the first Parallax should have been. It has the same core with a pearl cover and out works the first ball by a mile. Usually with Pearl asyms we get incredibly weak covers on huge cores. The cover on the Effect feels much stronger than what we're used to seeing from Storm. Don't expect this ball to labor in the oil. When throwing this ball it seemed to always want to overhook which isn't a bad thing compared to some pearls that want to wiggle off in the oil. Compared to the Parallax, the Effect is stronger and has more shape overall which will allow you to not only use it earlier but use it on a variety of oil patterns.

Really liked oil for me more then any shiny pearl I can remember. I was shocked how strong it actually is for me. Definitely can go farther left with it and get it to go threw the pins better then any asymmetrical ball in my bag. Gives me a much different option in the bag. Storm again comes threw with not just making a new ball but making a new ball that gives a new reaction and another reaction that strikes a lot!

Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 4" Over 0 up Rev Rate 400, Average Tilt, low Axis Rotation. Speed at cameras 16.5 – 17 Layout: 40 x 4 x 70 (pin below ring finger) Review: The Pearl TractionX7 cover is surprisingly stronger than the original Parallax. I was able to throw it on 4 different oil patterns ranging from 39' to 43' feet in length with the factory 1500-grit Polished finish, 2000 and 4000 grit finishes. I had to keep it closer to the oil line/middle part of the lane to generate enough skid and hold on all the patterns. As the patterns broke down and forced me left, the better this ball performed. The Aeroflo core didn't rev up as fast as the Axiom, but tumbled more than the Axiom, which made it go a little more forward off the end of the pattern and through the pins. Where my Axiom finished over the 8 pin, this ball went straighter back splitting the 8-9 and tripped a lot of 4 pins. It worked better if I kept my angles closed a bit more rather than trying to cover the whole lane or swinging it to the ditch. I can see this ball working really well on challenge/sport shots or "cliffed" lanes because it doesn't boomerang on the backend. This ball is stronger than my Incite and Phaze II but less than my Proton physics. Ron D'Ambrosio Storm Amateur Staff #StormNation #SquadRG #900Global

The 2nd iteration of the Parallax series sees this version as a straight up pearl. I decided to drill this one pin down to balance out the mid lane read without it going too long and blowing past the break point. I had found the original Parallax to be more of a niche ball for patterns and I feel this is similar to what I am seeing with the pearl version. Out of the box I struggled blending out the house pattern. I winded up removing the polish to 2000 grit and played more in the oil line and had plenty of margin/miss room when I did this. I believe this will be good when you need to move inside and the lanes get a little cliffed the new Parallax will work its way up the hill to get back into the pocket. Also, on medium to longer volume sport patterns this ball could work well and play off the Incite as a ball down.

The Parallax Effect features the Aeroflo Core that has a RG of 2.52, differential of 0.054 and a PSA of 0.019 which is wrapped around the all new Traction X7 Pearl cover. I drilled mine 5.5 x 5 x 5 and just after the first couple shots with this ball, I knew it was going to be a huge hit. The colors of this ball remind me of a Sure Lock from a few years ago but it is a lot stronger on the backend than one. It is a lot cleaner and doesn't rev up as quick as the original Parallax. The motion of this ball is one of a kind and it has great appeal to it. If you need something that is going to be stronger on the backend and can handle multiple patterns, this Parallax Effect is going to be the ball you want.

The new Parallax Effect brings back the Aeroflow core found in the original Parallax which will allow the ability to have the effects of an extra weight hole without needing to drill one. Like the original Parallax, the Parallax Effect gives a little longer length and some more down lane angle. For me, the combination of this core and the strong Traction X7 Pearl coverstock doesn't give me much opportunity for use as the centers I bowl in don't have a ton of oil and have older lane surfaces. This ball will be best for bowlers with lower rev rates, who bowl on heavier oil conditions or who bowl on lower friction lane surfaces. This is going to be a very good tournament condition ball for me only because how well the ball digs into the lane due to its strength. Adam Chase Storm Staff

My expectations were exceeded with the Parallax Effect. I didn't match up well with the original Parallax, so the pearl cover on the Effect helps it a lot. I was surprised at how much this ball hooked down lane and how it never stopped once it started to hook. I compared it to the Rubicon UC2 in my YouTube ball review and the Parallax Effect covers more boards overall. I'm excited to see if this ball fits in between my Nuclear Cell and Rubicon UC2, or if it is even stronger than the Nuclear Cell. Either way, this is a ball that will be great once the stronger solid covers start to pick up too early, but you still need more overall hook than the Hy-Road series or the weaker balls in our line. Trevor Roberts 2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year Storm Professional Staff Turbo 2N1 Grips Staff Member Bowlifi Staff Member Right Handed Rev Rate: 440 Speed: 17 PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16