Storm Equinox Bowling Ball

The Equinox is going to be a great ball for all types of bowlers when the lanes transition. In some instances it might even be the first ball out in some centers. For me the ball was clean through the front part of the lane and was a lot more responsive on the backend then I was expecting. One thing I did notice was as I moved left and if I slowed it down, when it hit the back end of the pattern it shot through the face. So as long as I can be firm with it moving left can be successful for me.

Layout: 45 x 4 ½ x 35 My Equinox is the definition of “send it and bend it” - when the lanes are medium-dry to medium-heavy, this thing will cover a lot of boards with its strong backend. The Solarion AI core gives the Equinox easy length through the front of lane, and tons of torque down-lane. It is cleaner and “flippier” than the 900 Global Origin (one of my favorites), and as such, is a perfect ball down from it. I do not find the Equinox to be suitable for fresh oil, as it's skid-flip tendencies can make it a bit too inconsistent until the lanes break down a bit.

The new Storm Equinox features an all new A1S Pearl reactive coverstock paired with an all new Solarion A.I. asymmetrical core. At 15 pounds, the ball has a low RG of 2.49 with a differential of .053 and an intermediate differential of .017. I drilled my 4.5 x 4.5 x 3. This put the pin right above my bridge and the mass bias right in my thumb. The Equinox’s new cover features Storm’s Adhesion System Technology which provides exceptional tackiness and responsiveness on the lane. The Equinox is finished with Power Edge. The message to bowlers is that 80% of leagues and weekend tournaments are played on oil patterns between 39 and 44 feet. The Equinox is designed with this in mind. For me the Equinox out of the box was a little too clean and just did not read the the lane early enough for my liking. I took a 2000 abralon pad to the cover to know off the shine and the reaction changed to exactly what I wanted from it. The ball is still super clean through the heads but does not miss the spot like it did with the box finish. The backend motion is a slower response than most pearls, but a true continuous arcing motion which continues through the pins. The A. I. core continues to provide the best pin carry on the market. This ball is very versatile and will certainly get a lot of play for all style bowlers. The ball may be designed for 80 % of the lane conditions, but it will be liked by 100% of the bowlers who drill one

Ball Specs: Equinox Cover: A1S Pearl, Power Edge Finish Core: Solarion AI Core Scent: Blueberry Crumble The Storm Equinox is a versatile and powerful addition to Storm’s lineup, designed to deliver a strong and consistent motion across various lane conditions. Featuring the Solarion AI Core, this ball provides a strong mid-lane read while maintaining backend continuation. It is ideal for bowlers looking for a reliable motion on medium to heavy oil patterns. The A1S Pearl Reactive Coverstock enhances length while retaining energy for a strong, yet controllable backend reaction. Out of the box, the Equinox comes with a Power Edge finish, allowing it to glide effortlessly through the heads before making a strong move towards the pocket. Bowlers who enjoy smooth, yet angular reactions will find the Equinox to be a great fit in their arsenal. Whether you’re looking for a benchmark ball or a strong complement to more aggressive equipment, the Storm Equinox delivers an exceptional performance with the signature Storm hitting power. Review: Will Tefft Storm Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.strombowling.com #Stromnation

Storm Equinox: Core: Solarion A.I. Core Coverstock: A1S Pearl Reactive Finish: Power Edge Polish RG: 2.48 Differential: 0.054 Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Layout: 5 x 4 x 4 My updated specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16 degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 15/16th up 3/16th. Tested on Pro-lane surface and older HPL on 44 ft house patterns with lower volume used for the junior and senior leagues, 44 ft house patterns with larger volume,and patterns that ranged from 33 ft to 39 ft sport patterns. Some knowledge for ya- The word "equinox" comes from the Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night). And what happens at night in bowling centers — league play happens in most of the bowling centers nationwide. The all new Equinox is formulated for league bowlers, league pattern lengths and oil volume. My Equinox is laid out with a trusty 5 x 4 x 4 which is one of my 2 favorite layouts for league and medium volume, and length patterns. In the center with Pro-Lane I can play a little outside of the normal “lefty” track around and be able to migrate with my feet left and close down angles as the league match goes on, without making large changes into different balls. I’m using my Rock Star more so in this center because I need for the ball to pick up a little sooner than what the Equinox is doing. Even though I can stay in the Equinox all night long, unlike the THS balls I have used this league 2024-2025 season like the X-Ray, which is still one of my favorite balls for the past several years, and the Lighting Blackout, where both of them I would need to get into “bigger”pieces to finish the league matches out in all 3 centers I have bowled league matches in. The Equinox is a FULL step-up from the Rock Star and compliments my Attention S2 to make an extremely well diverse 3 ball league bag of those 3 balls. Check out the all new Equinox along with the Rock Star at any of the Storm Matchmaker Live! Events in your areas. #SquadRG #3GShoes #Coolwick #ViseInserts #ABC North Lanes and Lounge #Bowlers’ Supply

Storm Equinox. The ball first ball by Storm designed for the typical house shot. I drilled my 14lb Equinox 5x4x2 since that is my standard house shot layout. I hit the lanes right after league got over to see what the new A1s coverstock would do with the friction on the lane. My first shots I noticed that the cover didn't seem to over react to the friction but I did notice that I did have more skid in the oil than I expected. After a handful of games I decided to take a 2000 grit abrolon and knock the high gloss off. I was surprised that the cover responded the same to the friction but was much earlier in the oil. By knocking the shine down it added 2-3 extra boards of area to the left. If you are looking for a ball to use on most house shots this is your ball. I have been able to use it on a lot of sport shots as well. I am a medium speed player with a 450-475 rev rate. Storm just keeps producing balls designed to keep you at the top of your game.

LANE CONDITION Length: 44 ft Volume: Medium Type: THS Layout: 4 x 5 x 2 VLS COMMENTS Storm Description: With 80% of leagues and weekend tournaments played on oil patterns between 39 and 44 feet (Doug Dukes, VP of Sales, Kegel), the Storm EquinoX is purpose-built for league bowlers. Designed for these conditions, it delivers the signature backend motion Storm is known for—combining powerful reaction with consistent performance. The EquinoX is the ideal choice for bowlers looking to dominate their league nights and weekend tournaments with confidence and precision. The Storm Equinox bowling ball is a high-performance option designed for league bowlers who want consistent performance on medium to heavy oil lane conditions. It features the NEW A1S Pearl Reactive coverstock with Storm’s Adhesion System Technology, providing exceptional tackiness and responsiveness on the lane. The ball comes polished with Power Edge, which helps create effortless length with a sharp, controlled move at the breakpoint. The Equinox also boasts the innovative Solarion A.I. Core, designed with three distinct cylinders that optimize motion. This unique core design creates the classic skid-flip reaction Storm is known for, with added control and power. The largest cylinder lowers the RG, allowing the ball to rev quickly and gain momentum, while the top cylinder introduces drilling versatility. The smallest cylinder enhances torque and extends the core’s height, increasing rotational energy downlane. The Equinox is versatile for various bowling styles. As a Tweener the ball's strong midlane rev and controlled backend motion make it a reliable choice for league nights and weekend tournaments. I found mine at box condition to be slightly more controllable than my Roto Grip Attention Star and 3 boards stronger overall than the 900 Global Eternity. All have the same layout. When I tested the ball it was too clean and reminded me of my VEBO. But as the track opened up and the friction became more defined it had me having Dark Code vibes. This ball carries light, flush, trip 4, you name em'. The league bowlers will definitely enjoy the consistant ball reaction. Overall, the Storm Equinox clean, consistent bowling ball that gives you the signature Storm backend motion. An excellent choice for all bowlers seeking precision and power during competition. Have fun! Visit your Storm VIP proshop today.

Storm has out themselves with this house shot killer. For myself ill be putting a 55x4.5x35 on this ball for mid lane read and a lot of pop off the spot. If you want a ball you can throw with confidence during your league or tournaments then this is the ball for you! Get down to your local pro shop, you want want to miss putting holes in this gem!

I drilled my Equinox 3" from my PAP with the pin above the bridge. I typically have a hard time getting an asymmetrical pearl to roll for me -- instead they typically skate -- but this ball is completely different. The Equinox rolls in the midlane and stores enough energy to get through the pins. It will certainly be a staple in my bag for both league play and tournament time.

Ball Specs: Storm Equinox Coverstock: A1S™ Pearl Reactive Power Edge Core: Solarion™ A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Goldenrod/Deep Violet/Chromium Scent: Blueberry Crumble Review: We love new cover and new cores! Storm had a lot of hype with this release and drew a lot of attention that this ball was built to be a house shot killer. We were excited to test this ball out during league. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). Compared to the Origin, surprisingly the Equinox is earlier and less overall. In my eyes it is more of a beefed up Phaze 2, rolling more with like a traditional hybrid or even solid if you knock the power edge off. The way the ball shapes you can tell it is built for “house patterns” but I wouldn’t overlook the fact that it doesn’t mean it wouldn’t look great on sport as well. This piece is very controllable and doesn’t jump like some pearls do if you miss left. Because it picks up much earlier than expected it creates some hold down the lane. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson SPI Pro Shop Staff Members kyle@parklanes.net joel@parklanes.net dean@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation #GoGlobal #SquadRG

For a house shot you can't get any better then this one! So easy ib the fronts. With a strong but consistent backend. Definitely recommended this one for the mass..

The new Storm release in the Premier line is the Equinox. Brand new Core and Coverstock! Storm's message is that 80% of the leagues and weekend tournaments are played on oil patterns between 39-44 feet. So Storm designed a ball for those lengths called the Equinox. I drilled mine 4.75x4.5x4.5 pin down. The Equinox has a different roll than normal Asymmetrical pearls. The Equinox is a great medium ball, not too early and not too flippy. This is truly a house shot killer. I have drilled a couple for my customers and it is honestly crazy how good this ball is for league bowlers. The Equinox just goes through the pins the right way. When the miss in the ball just sets there and still climbs over the 8-9. Miss out toward the dry and Equinox just rolls off of it and strikes. I have the Equinox a ball up from Physix Blackout and below the Attention Star S2. The Equinox definitely lives up to the hype! Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staff PAP - 4 1/8 up 1/8 RPM - 400 MPH -16 Tilt - 17 Brunswick Pro Anvilane 43 Ft House Shot 46 Modified House Shot 44 ft Sport Pattern

I really love this ball, Right out of the box, no surface adjustments, and I win a tournament with it. It was a ball in my bag that I went to after trying other balls, (Physix Blackout, Road Warrior, Zen 25, Sublime Focus, and this ball dug me out of a hole and got me back on my feet. When you bowl on a house shot, Sport pattern, and a pattern you have no clue what it is like I did...it was the ball. We all have those days where we can't carry, no matter what we try, where we move, what ball we throw, It happens. Well, this was a new ball, so I had to try it and it worked. The new technology with this ball is the greatest, It read the mid lane very nice, the pin is right in my ring finger. Then the flip on the back end, its amazing the way you can play different angles, find the right one and it gets the job done. Its an awesome Asymmetric, power edge finish to have in your bag.

I really love this ball, Right out of the box, no surface adjustments, and I win a tournament with it. It was a ball in my bag that I went to after trying other balls, (Physix Blackout, Road Warrior, Zen 25, Sublime Focus, and this ball dug me out of a hole and got me back on my feet. When you bowl on a house shot, Sport pattern, and a pattern you have no clue what it is like I did...it was the ball. We all have those days where we can't carry, no matter what we try, where we move, what ball we throw, It happens. Well, this was a new ball, so I had to try it and it worked. The new technology with this ball is the greatest, It read the mid lane very nice, the pin is right in my ring finger. Then the flip on the back end, its amazing the way you can play different angles, find the right one and it gets the job done. Its an awesome Asymmetric, power edge finish to have in your bag.

I drilled up my EQUINOX at 5 x 4 x 3. I wanted this to be stable rolling and to possibly be a middle of the set ball on medium to med/heavy patterns. I have thrown it at the box finish. The EQUINOX is all it is advertised to be which is a predictable league shot killer type ball. I get good rolly reaction but not too sideways when it sees friction unless it is fed directly into the friction too early. From deeper angles, I get the good roll when it does see the friction, but it can blow past the breakpoint if I get too far left too quickly. Hitting power is good for me and it does give some release forgiveness. I put this up against my SUBLIME FOCUS which I shined up with Power Edge and has been my starting league ball. Very similar in that I can play with both in the same general area on the lane and get predicable ball motion. The FOCUS has an edge if I am "lining" it to the pocket more as being a solid base, it picks up just soon enough to get the weak ten out where the EQUINOX might still be too flat to carry that hit yet. I tried it against some other pieces in this medium/heavy range like the PHAZE AI or PHYSIX BLACKOUT but there is not much comparison as I keep both of those with more surface, so they pick up quicker than the EQUINOX. I do get the feeling that I could drill a companion EQUINOX with a stronger pin placement and keep surface on it and have a predictable smooth pearl for a longer pattern when the front goes away for the stronger solids, but the shined pearls just are not seeing the pattern early enough to get the corners out.

Layout is 50 x 4 1/4 x 30 Lane Environment - THS (41 ft) The Storm Equinox is honestly a great ball for your typical house shots. The new Solarion A.I. core provides nice midlane read and the A1S pearl reactive coverstock provides a great amount of length to allow the core to store energy at the right moment to change direction nicely and controllably for the backend. This Equinox provides a great downlane pop in case you need to move into the oil, and responds well to hand positions. If you feel that you need more backend, you can create axis rotation to allow the ball to respond quicker off the friction. If you feel that you need more midlane and even roll, you can stay behind the ball to give you more control. The Equinox is definitely a ball that you would need to have in your bag!

I’ve been throwing the Storm Equinox in its 14-pound version, and it’s my go-to for our 44-foot house shot. It’s got the Solarion A.I. Core with an RG of 2.49, a differential of 0.053, and an intermediate differential of 0.017, wrapped in the A1S Pearl Reactive coverstock with Power Edge polish. A lot of folks rave about its skid-flip motion, but with my 5 x 4 x 2.5 drilling, I get a more controllable backend. On that 44-foot pattern, it shines as the lanes break down, pairing perfectly with my stronger balls for a hook I can trust. The Power Edge polish gives me that extra length I need on medium oil. As a medium-speed, rev-matched bowler, I love how forgiving it feels at the breakpoint. For me, the Equinox is all about finesse—lively yet predictable, it’s the perfect bridge between my big and weaker balls.

The Equinox is Storms newest high end piece. The Equinox features the A1S pearl cover wrapped around the Solarion AI core. The Equinox was designed with the typical league bowler in mind. The Equinox is on the cleaner and more responsive end of ball reaction. Personally the Equinox fits right between my weaker and stronger Physix Blackout. I see the Equinox being a good option for me to blend out the softer house patterns. The Equinox is now available from any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/wXe1OMHxHvI?si=1F_9m5c_cK6aP6nN

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:42 Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Shot BALL: Storm Equinox Coverstock: A1S Pearl Reactive Core: : Solarion A.I. Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.49 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.053 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: 0.016 (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 13-14 mph Rev Rate: 210 PAP: 5 1/2 right 1/4 up Ball Layout: 4.5x3x2 The Equinox is a brand new Pearl Asym from Storm. This ball is very versatile and should fit most bowlers’ games regardless of their style. The Equinox is definitely the house ball killer ball on the fresh then and only if needed you can ball down to a benchmark type of ball. As advertised With 80% of leagues and weekend tournaments played on oil patterns between 39 and 44 feet the Storm Equinox is purpose-built for league bowlers. Designed for these conditions, This will be a ball that lets you keep it in front of you as well as hooking the lane. This ball has a WWRD 2/7/25 Thanks for reading & watching and if you like this or any of the jerseys in my videos just head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout for 20% off. This ball is available today at Top Notch Pro Shop inside Castle Lanes in Racine, WI or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #TopNotchProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #kenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive

I drilled the new Storm EquinoX 5x4.5x1.5 to give me a little bit more of that "skid flip" motion that made storm famous. This ball features a brand-new core/cover combo with the Solarian A.I. core paired with A1S Pearl cover stock. This ball should bring back memories for the people that were bowling when storm was out on the map with the trademark Skid Flip motion. This ball is also a MONSTER on the house patterns. I've used this ball on multiple leagues on slightly different house patterns, and it comes off the oil the same every time. As for tournaments, I'd put this ball as a ball 3 or 4 for later in the day. This EquinoX is clean through the fronts and comes off the pattern hard, all while continuing through the pins nicely. I highly recommend picking one or two of these up!

Ball Specs: Storm Equinox A1S Pearl Reactive Cover Power Edge Polished Solarion A.I. (Asymmetric) Layout 4 x 4 with 2” Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: I have been rolling the new Storm Equinox for a few weeks now and I have been very impressed. My scores on our slicker house shot have been well above my average. The Equinox reads the mid lane nicely and has a strong move on the back end of the lane. Even though Storm has used new technology on this ball, the core, cover and finish have created a great match. This ball does everything as advertised. This ball is very versatile and should fit most bowlers’ games regardless of their style. The Equinox is a good looking ball and has a nice scent, but the motion, hit and carry are its main benefits. This ball hits very hard and I carry hits that I don’t think I deserve. I think the A.I. core hit is evident in this ball. The Equinox has been selling very well at the shop and at the distributorship. Storm has produced one heck of a ball with the Equinox! Storm promotes the Equinox as a house shot killer and from what I have seen this is true. I have not tried this ball on a tournament shot but feel it would do well on those patterns as well. I would put the Equinox just under my Exotic Gem but above my Ruby I.Q. in total hook. I recommend this ball to anyone who wants a medium to strong league type ball with a strong back end. The Equinox should be generating a lot of high scores. Summary: The Equinox is an excellent ball for all types of styles. The Equinox moves nice on the back and provides hard hit and excellent carry. This ball has been great on our house shot and is scoring very well. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

Videos: Rock Star vs Equinox: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vrc2OOtHcyU Rock Star 300: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ywWEMy6nwbY What We Like: Equinox: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ywWEMy6nwbY Rock Star: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DURhoRMJJNM Reviews: Rock Star: Controllable and predictability are the main features of the Rock Star. Cleaner than an Optimum Idol yet smoother than a Phaze 2 this ball fits perfectly between these 2 popular releases. If you like to play your angles closed and closer to the right (for righties) this ball will be a great option to have. I mainly will be using this for sport conditions of shorter to medium ranges; however, I found success (including 300) with this on house conditions that play tighter and have more oil. This ball will take well to surface adjustments as well, if you need it to pick up sooner or later. Its versatility will allow adaptability to what the lane conditions are providing you. These benchmark type of balls are a must have for the competitive bowler. Equinox: This is close to a VEBO replacement although a tad smoother. If you like clean and angular motions the Equinox will be a great ball to have. Marketed as designed for most house conditions this ball will be able to be utilized on fresh and transition. I scuffed mine to 3000 to smooth out the backend and make it more usable on the fresh without being too angular. I have found for those conditions where the lanes hook early and play tighter on the backend this ball is a great option to go to as it will clear the front yet be strong enough in the mid's to allow it to give you continuation through the pins.

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge) The Equinox is a brand new Pearl Asym from Storm. First, YAY PEARL ASYM! I love pearl asyms. 2nd, this is a very clean bowling ball. But not too clean. It still backends, but not too much. It’s the perfect middle of the road ball. Most companies won’t make balls that are dead in the center of some sort of reaction but Storm isn’t afraid to do that. And they nailed it with the Equinox. Most of the time the big stuff is too strong to throw consistently and the weak stuff can be a little allergic to oil. When I bowl tournaments, I need middle stuff to help with the over under and the hooking fronts. The Equinox fits that need perfectly. If you’re looking for something strong, but not too strong, and snappy but not too snappy, the Equinox is the ball for you.

Equinox is another great addition to Storm's family of pearl asym's. This category is one where Storm often excels, and the Equinox provides a unique take on this classic category. While Equinox features a new core shape, it has familiar and relatively normal numbers. However, the coverstock is more medium which puts this ball in the same vein as the AstroPhysix and the Absolute. These weaker cover-strong core balls are more useable on older surfaces, which are more and more prevalent in today's game. Equinox is a pearl asym that gives you that strong, classic hook shape in a slightly weaker/cleaner package that makes it more useable for today's condition. You do NOT want to miss this one!

Cover: A1S Pearl Reactive Core: Solarian A.I. RG: 2.48 RG. Diff.: 0.054 Finish: Power Edge Fragrance: Blueberry Crumble Roto Grip’s new Equinox is a Pearl Asymmetrical piece that is good for Medium Volume patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers, CG kicked out 1” from the palm, and 1” Left of the Mass Bias. I threw this piece on a left over house pattern. Out of Box ball motion was clean through the fronts with a controllable backend reaction through the pins. I compared this to the PhysiX Blackout & DNA Coil. PhysiX Blackout was 2-2 left and more overall hook. DNA Coil was 1-1 Left but started earlier in the mids than the Equinox. This piece will be good for all types of styles on house patterns. This will be a good piece to go to when the fronts started hooking early and need that backend reaction later in the block. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/shorts/QKwCBzIpbng?feature=share