Storm X-Factor Bowling Ball

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RAD Ingenious in design, the RAD (Radial Accelerating Dual Density Disk) Motion Control Technology generates a differential of .013 between the "Y" and "Z" axis. WEIGHT BLOCK Comprised of lighter materials this weight block works in tandem with its unique shape to enhance the influence of the RAD. REV BLOCK Achieving a lower radius of gyration and optimum entry angle is accomplished by anchoring the rev block to the bottom of the weight block. COVERSTOCK Using 33% less MICA than other pearlized reactive coverstocks, the ACCU-Tread™ Mystic Pearl contains a balanced uniformity which increases overall consistency and unleashes explosive backend energy. X FACTOR The X Factor is the new standard of excellence and its exceptional engineering lends to a multitude of drilling options and reaction characteristics that cater to a bowler's specific needs.

Line Master
Color Cherry/Royal/Violet
Coverstock ACCU Tread Mystic Reactive Pearl
Core RAD Motion Control 2-piece Asymmeterical
RG 2.53
Differential 0.058
Intermediate Diff 0.013
Factory finish 1500 Grit Polished
Weights 14 thru 16lbs
Fragrance Chocolate

308 Reviews

  • llergo

    Posted by llergo on Mar 28th 2003

    I have not obtained a great series with her but if line of 240 250 260 270 and what all player of bowling alley wishes a perfect game a ball with much power and revolutions exactly the necessary thing to have a very powerful closing and an excellent contact with the pines, simply another wonder of storm if the ball arrives slid at the 1/3 insurance it does not load the pine 10 and that in conditions of heavy oil you have backend very low it is the best ball for conditions of average oil to very short heavy oil

  • llergo

    Posted by llergo on Mar 28th 2003

    <p>I have not obtained a great series with her but if line of 240 250 260 270 and what all player of bowling alley wishes a perfect game a ball with much power and revolutions exactly the necessary thing to have a very powerful closing and an excellent contact with the pines, simply another wonder of storm if the ball arrives slid at the 1/3 insurance it does not load the pine 10 and that in conditions of heavy oil you have backend very low it is the best ball for conditions of average oil to very short heavy oil</p>

  • llergo

    Posted by llergo on Mar 27th 2003

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  • llergo

    Posted by llergo on Mar 27th 2003

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  • jonnxn

    Posted by jonnxn on Mar 18th 2003

    This is the first ball I have owned that I had to be really patient with. Throw it outside and just wait for it to come back. On the right lane conditions this ball is excellant, but on the wrong conditions it can cause many headaches. By the time you are done adjusting you probably have already missed a game. This is not a ball that can be thrown on any lane condition. But given the right circumstances this ball will help your score increase. I don't know why everyone is complaining about the smell. I like it personally.

  • jonnxn

    Posted by jonnxn on Mar 18th 2003

    <p>This is the first ball I have owned that I had to be really patient with. Throw it outside and just wait for it to come back. On the right lane conditions this ball is excellant, but on the wrong conditions it can cause many headaches. By the time you are done adjusting you probably have already missed a game. This is not a ball that can be thrown on any lane condition. But given the right circumstances this ball will help your score increase. I don&#039;t know why everyone is complaining about the smell. I like it personally.</p>

  • clutch

    Posted by clutch on Mar 17th 2003

    The X-Factor took me a while to get used to. At first it hooked so much it was almost too much. Then after a few games, it broke in and became much tamer. Don't get me wrong this ball is still strong but its now controllable and predictable. Its the first ball out of my bag now as I get a great read from it. If you are looking for a good ball to get through the heads and make a nice move on the backend then this is the ball for you. I've heard horror stories about drilling this ball max leverage so ask your driller what is right for you.

  • clutch

    Posted by clutch on Mar 17th 2003

    <p>The X-Factor took me a while to get used to. At first it hooked so much it was almost too much. Then after a few games, it broke in and became much tamer. Don&#039;t get me wrong this ball is still strong but its now controllable and predictable. Its the first ball out of my bag now as I get a great read from it.</p><p></p><p>If you are looking for a good ball to get through the heads and make a nice move on the backend then this is the ball for you. I&#039;ve heard horror stories about drilling this ball max leverage so ask your driller what is right for you.</p>

  • dizzle247

    Posted by dizzle247 on Mar 15th 2003

    i have this ball drilled with the pin under my palm, cg kicked out about 2 inches, with the RAD under my thumb. This ball is an amazing thing. It hits hard and rarely leaves that damn 10 pin. Hooks hard and doesn't leave a pin standing in it's way. Dead flush each time. I stand 1 dot left of the center dot, and throw 3rd arrow from the right gutter, it'll go go go, and snap once it hits dry and demolish the rack. Awesome awesome ball. and for you all xfactor haters out there....get ur shoes out of ur ass, stick ALL 3 fingers in ur ball and learn how to bowl u idiots!

  • dizzle247

    Posted by dizzle247 on Mar 15th 2003

    <p>i have this ball drilled with the pin under my palm, cg kicked out about 2 inches, with the RAD under my thumb.</p><p></p><p>This ball is an amazing thing. It hits hard and rarely leaves that damn 10 pin. Hooks hard and doesn&#039;t leave a pin standing in it&#039;s way. Dead flush each time. I stand 1 dot left of the center dot, and throw 3rd arrow from the right gutter, it&#039;ll go go go, and snap once it hits dry and demolish the rack. Awesome awesome ball.</p><p></p><p>and for you all xfactor haters out there....get ur shoes out of ur ass, stick ALL 3 fingers in ur ball and learn how to bowl u idiots!</p>

  • JTBowlerMan

    Posted by JTBowlerMan on Mar 14th 2003

    I love this ball. I find it very easy to control on a variety of lane conditions. It crashes the pins like no other ball I have ever thrown. The ball is very predictable when thrown properly, but if you get lazy, it won't come in. Heavy carry down makes for a tough shot, but adjustment combats this. The ball works well on a variety of oil patterns. Light oil requires more ball speed and when the oil is heavy, all you have to do is square up. The only thing that I found I have trouble with is using this ball on a lane with burnt heads. The more I throw this ball the better it gets, however, like any high performance ball, it requires frequent cleaning. I do this every three games and the ball reacts the same as when it was new.

  • JTBowlerMan

    Posted by JTBowlerMan on Mar 14th 2003

    <p>I love this ball. I find it very easy to control on a variety of lane conditions. It crashes the pins like no other ball I have ever thrown. The ball is very predictable when thrown properly, but if you get lazy, it won&#039;t come in. Heavy carry down makes for a tough shot, but adjustment combats this. The ball works well on a variety of oil patterns. Light oil requires more ball speed and when the oil is heavy, all you have to do is square up. The only thing that I found I have trouble with is using this ball on a lane with burnt heads. The more I throw this ball the better it gets, however, like any high performance ball, it requires frequent cleaning. I do this every three games and the ball reacts the same as when it was new.</p>

  • Icantwin02

    Posted by Icantwin02 on Mar 8th 2003

    this ball is good for a cranker or a stroker....it works really nicely, on most conditions. i havent thrown it in heavy oil yet but in the light oil, it works like a charm. if its in dry lanes, dont go outside! stay inside, and if you have to, then bend it. as for my 7 pins (im a lefty), flattening your wrist will work, but just like any other ball, if its too dry, then it doesnt work. I just got this ball, and i highly believe its a keeper. not a bad price either, i reccomend it.

  • Icantwin02

    Posted by Icantwin02 on Mar 8th 2003

    <p>this ball is good for a cranker or a stroker....it works really nicely, on most conditions. i havent thrown it in heavy oil yet but in the light oil, it works like a charm. if its in dry lanes, dont go outside! stay inside, and if you have to, then bend it. as for my 7 pins (im a lefty), flattening your wrist will work, but just like any other ball, if its too dry, then it doesnt work. I just got this ball, and i highly believe its a keeper. not a bad price either, i reccomend it.</p>

  • Jroc124

    Posted by Jroc124 on Mar 5th 2003

    This Ball Hits the Pocket like a Bomb. I have had my X Factor for a short time and I already see improvements in my game. I bowled with it last night and I bowled 145,167,180, 188, 200 my league ave was 141.You be the judge. This ball is very forgiving and it doesn't take long to learn to throw. You just have to keep at it. When I first got the ball it was a little overpowering but I worked at learning to throw it correctly. It runs a little on dry lanes but, you have to adjust just like the pro's do.

  • Jroc124

    Posted by Jroc124 on Mar 5th 2003

    <p>This Ball Hits the Pocket like a Bomb. I have had my X Factor for a short time and I already see improvements in my game. I bowled with it last night and I bowled 145,167,180, 188, 200 my league ave was 141.You be the judge. This ball is very forgiving and it doesn&#039;t take long to learn to throw. You just have to keep at it. When I first got the ball it was a little overpowering but I worked at learning to throw it correctly. It runs a little on dry lanes but, you have to adjust just like the pro&#039;s do.</p>

  • rooster

    Posted by rooster on Mar 4th 2003

    The first time this design has ever been used for a core and so far I love it. For a while I thought the ball had died on me, but then realized I was trying to let the ball due the work all on its own. I slowed myself down, put a medium speed throw with good rotation on it and the pins got killed. Like any modern ball it is condition specific, so it is hard to throw on dry lanes, but it is not made for that either. When you get this ball into the pocket it sounds like a grenade went off in the pocket, just incredible hitting power. The great things about the ball are the backend, raw hitting power, predictable shot, pin action/carry, drilling options and the overall feel of the ball. Storm did an excellent with this ball. If you do not like pearls, get the X Factor Deuce and you will love it, read the reviews for it here or ballreviews.com and you will see what I mean

  • rooster

    Posted by rooster on Mar 4th 2003

    <p>The first time this design has ever been used for a core and so far I love it. For a while I thought the ball had died on me, but then realized I was trying to let the ball due the work all on its own. I slowed myself down, put a medium speed throw with good rotation on it and the pins got killed. Like any modern ball it is condition specific, so it is hard to throw on dry lanes, but it is not made for that either. When you get this ball into the pocket it sounds like a grenade went off in the pocket, just incredible hitting power. The great things about the ball are the backend, raw hitting power, predictable shot, pin action/carry, drilling options and the overall feel of the ball. Storm did an excellent with this ball. If you do not like pearls, get the X Factor Deuce and you will love it, read the reviews for it here or ballreviews.com and you will see what I mean</p>

  • bowlzippy

    Posted by bowlzippy on Mar 3rd 2003

    if i need a ball that will do anything i want it to and do it consistently.. this is the ball i grab.. it is predictable and never fails to turn the corner without the power to finish.. i have never had this ball roll out or have i had it not fail to make some kind of a turn to the pocket... heavy oil keeps this ball from making a big turn but it still makes a very strong attempt... i have yet to have a series that was under 614 with this ball and have had several 700 + series with it... this ball has over 80 games on it and still looks good... not tracked out... but i keep it clean so maybe alittle attention to this ball will keep it like new for a long time to come....if you don't like this ball send me an e-mail and you can give it to me...i could always use an extra one or two

  • bowlzippy

    Posted by bowlzippy on Mar 3rd 2003

    <p>if i need a ball that will do anything i want it to and do it consistently.. this is the ball i grab.. it is predictable and never fails to turn the corner without the power to finish.. i have never had this ball roll out or have i had it not fail to make some kind of a turn to the pocket... heavy oil keeps this ball from making a big turn but it still makes a very strong attempt... i have yet to have a series that was under 614 with this ball and have had several 700 + series with it... this ball has over 80 games on it and still looks good... not tracked out... but i keep it clean so maybe alittle attention to this ball will keep it like new for a long time to come....if you don&#039;t like this ball send me an e-mail and you can give it to me...i could always use an extra one or two</p>

  • Lance Granum

    Posted by Lance Granum on Mar 3rd 2003

    My Previous Review of the X factor stands after 100 games this ball is still great and to all the guys writing bad reviews on storm without throwing them I suggest you stop before you loose credibility I spend many hours a day bowling for reviews and honistly if you cant score with this ball you need to take a lesson or see a different pro If your drilling it yourself then seek help. I am currently reviewing the Duce and find both balls perform well I am sure that if you can't use the Xfaxtor you bought I can arrange a lesson and a ball analysis for you. Original review below

  • Lance Granum

    Posted by Lance Granum on Mar 3rd 2003

    <p>My Previous Review of the X factor stands after 100 games this ball is still great and to all the guys writing bad reviews on storm without throwing them I suggest you stop before you loose credibility I spend many hours a day bowling for reviews and honistly if you cant score with this ball you need to take a lesson or see a different pro If your drilling it yourself then seek help. I am currently reviewing the Duce and find both balls perform well I am sure that if you can&#039;t use the Xfaxtor you bought I can arrange a lesson and a ball analysis for you. </p><p>Original review below</p>

  • purduepaul

    Posted by purduepaul on Mar 2nd 2003

    I love this ball to death, this is the best ball I have ever owned minus my Ebonite Omega LM the ball it replaced in my arsenal. This ball carries a lot of stuff...High, Light, the pin action from this ball is amazing, the best reacting ball I have ever had. I do leave the occassional tapped ten pin and the occassional CRUSHED pocket 7 pin, but besides that...It's a great addition to the Storm Master Line. This ball is my everyday ball, the first ball I put out and the last I ever put away. This is my crutch...the second week outta the box I threw 256,236,234 with is for 726

  • purduepaul

    Posted by purduepaul on Mar 2nd 2003

    <p>I love this ball to death, this is the best ball I have ever owned minus my Ebonite Omega LM the ball it replaced in my arsenal. This ball carries a lot of stuff...High, Light, the pin action from this ball is amazing, the best reacting ball I have ever had. I do leave the occassional tapped ten pin and the occassional CRUSHED pocket 7 pin, but besides that...It&#039;s a great addition to the Storm Master Line. This ball is my everyday ball, the first ball I put out and the last I ever put away. This is my crutch...the second week outta the box I threw 256,236,234 with is for 726</p>

  • hiflier858

    Posted by hiflier858 on Feb 25th 2003

    Please someone save Storm. It is so hard for me to endure this latest dissapointment. I will say this. I think they are close to getting it right though. The core seems to rev up easily ans smoothly. Nice track flare. But the coverstock is like having bald tires with a 1000 horsepower motor powering it. Too bad. It is a bad core to cover combo. Now keep your eyes peeled for the next generation of the X-Factor. I am really excited about it. If indeed it is coming out. If they get the cover right on this baby watch out. It could be down right scary. A pearlized cover stock on this ball could be devastating. Keep a lookout for the next version of this ball. I am sure Storm will fix their mistakes.