Storm Equinox Hybrid Bowling Ball

Equinox Hybrid is the 3rd iteration in the Equinox line, and for me it's the cleanest of the three! Equinox Hybrid is a big, asymmetric core in a clean hybrid cover that is strong enough for fresh but clean enough that is has a really long window of usability. Overall, the shape is really continuous and predictable. This ball has been a great step down from balls like the Alpha Crux and, so far, the Perfect Gem, too. When Alpha Crux gets to be too early or lazy, Equinox Hybrid is the perfect step down that stores a little more energy but remains really predictable. The Equinox line has been super solid at the top end of the Storm lineup, and the Hybrid is another great addition that offers a super usable shape for a lot of different conditions. -Chase Valenzuela

The Equinox hybrid will complete the ultimate league set of Equinox's. It fits in between the pearl and solid. This ball has the same hitting power as the other two.

Ball Specs: Storm Equinox Hybrid A2S Hybrid Reactive Cover Power Edge Polished Solarion + A.I. Core (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: The Equinox Hybrid rounds out the Equinox line by putting the Equinox Hybrid between the original and the solid. I find this ball closer to the original than the solid, which I see as a very strong ball. The Equinox Hybrid reads the Midlane earlier than the original and has slightly smoother back-end motion. The Hybrid does cover a few more boards than the original for me but is much less than the solid. This ball produces a nice predictable move at the breakpoint. All my Equinox balls seem to carry very well for me. This ball will be great on our house shot this fall. Based on my testing I could probably use it for all three games with minor adjustments. I left the box finish on this ball and don’t see a need to alter it. I do have a few buddies who have hit the Equinox Hybrid with a 3000 pad and love the result. Great thing about the new bowling balls coming out is they can be easily modified with pads or polish. This ball has already been moving well at our shop, and the feedback has been very good. This ball was well received at our recent Matchmaker ball demo. Anyone wanting a predictable medium to oily lane ball that is forgiving should look at the Equinox Hybrid. I think this ball will fit many types of bowling styles. Summary: The Equinox Hybrid is forgiving and predictable. This ball rounds out the Equinox line nicely. The Equinox should find itself at home on most house shots. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

My Dark Code replacement: The EquinoX Hybrid combines Storm's A2S Hybrid Reactive cover with the Solarion A.I. asymmetric core. At 15 pounds, the published numbers are approximately 2.48 RG, .054 differential and .018 intermediate differential, with a Power Edge factory finish and high flare potential. What makes this ball particularly interesting for me is that the core is the same basic engine used throughout the EquinoX family, but the A2S Hybrid cover gives it a different lane read than either the original pearl or the earlier solid. The result is a ball that can create substantial traction without forcing me to play extremely straight. With my style of 16 mph and 300 RPM, I am not an extremely high-rev player. However, my 73.5° axis rotation gives me plenty of ability to create shape when the ball encounters friction. That's why the EquinoX Hybrid makes sense. The A2S Hybrid gives me enough traction to read the middle of the lane, while the Power Edge finish allows the ball to retain enough energy to make a strong move downlane. My reaction was strong through the midlane, a defined breakpoint with continuous downlane motion Rather than simply being an early, heavy-oil ball, the EquinoX Hybrid should allow me to move inside and still get the ball back to the pocket. That is one of the reasons Storm describes it as a more usable high-performance piece, and independent testing has found it to clear the fronts better and change direction more strongly downlane than the EquinoX Solid. Visit a VIP Proshop today!

Storm EquinoX Hybrid Coverstock: A2S Finish: Power Edge Core: Solarion plus A.I. (14 pd) RG: 2.49 Diff: 0.053 Int Diff: 0.017 Layout: 5 1/2 x 4 x 4 - 2LS Layout Extras: 2 1/8 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The Equinox Hybrid features the new A2S coverstock. SPI notes that the tackiness and responsiveness will work well with most house conditions. Your pro shop will have nice latitude in drilling this ball for your bowling style. What has impressed me the most with the EquinoX Hybrid is that the glossy finish provides a good blend of controllable yet sharper reactions. The A2S coverstock along with Power Edge will need to be tested further, but compared to the OG EquinoX Pearl the Hybrid provides even better control for house conditions. For now, it appears to blend very well. In addition, I have not decided yet if the surface will need that 4K or 3K scuffing I personally like to do on most pearl/hybrid offerings. The EquinoX Hybrid will shine in your medium range conditions. To bring to light a similar ball for SPI, the OG EquinoX Pearl comes to mind. If you enjoyed the OG you will want to consider adding an EquinoX Hybrid to your arsenal. For me, the EquinoX Hybrid is much more balanced and does not skid off line for me like the OG tended to do on occasion. I personally feel the EquinoX Hybrid is much better for me over the OG. So far, the EquinoX Hybrid gives me the old school VEBO type vibes. Be sure to try out the EquinoX Hybrid and fill that gap for league and medium volume patterns. Please be sure to visit your favorite pro shop today and don't forget to check in on the YouTube channel at: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A for occasional and more in depth video reviews. Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

The EquinoX Hybrid is strong, clean, and really easy to trust. It gets through the fronts well, reads the midlane without being too early, and gives me a strong, continuous move through the pins. Definitely a great option when I want a bigger shape without something that feels too aggressive too soon. ??

Ball Specs: Storm Equinox Hybrid Coverstock: A2S™ Hybrid Reactive with Power Edge Core: Solarion™ A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Nebula/Flare/Void Scent: Orange Creamsicle Review: The Equinox line is a home run! We were so glad they produced a hybrid version of this bowling ball. If you thought the Pearl and Solid versions were great, then you are going to love this release. This is the definition of “house shot killer”. This ball is being heavily marketed as one of those bowling balls that works great for that person who brings one bowling ball to league night or someone looking to stay in the same bowling ball for a longer period of time. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 5x4x2 (pin is above bridge). This ball really does blend the lanes well. On our house shot is it something that can be used for all three games if needed. The continuation doesn’t give up even when the lanes start to burn up a little bit. On the fresh I don’t think there is a better starting option right now on the market from SPI. This is the winner by a mile. On the burn this ball is probably too strong. We also tested this ball on a heavier sport shot oil pattern. Taking off the power edge and taking the cover to 2k had this ball looking like a sport shot killer. I think you will see this ball a lot at your local centers in league play and tournament play. It really is that good. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson SPI Pro Shop Staff Members kyle@parklanes.net joel@parklanes.net dean@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation #GoGlobal #SquadRG

The third installment in the Equinox line is the new Equinox Hybrid. The Hybrid features the same Solarion AI core as its predecessors, but this time it is wrapped in the A2S Hybrid coverstock and finished with Power Edge. At 15 pounds the RG is a low 2.48 with a differential of .054 and an intermediate differential of .018. I drilled the Hybrid the same as I drilled the previous two, 5x5x2 putting the pin above my bridge. For me, the Equinox Hybrid is easily the best and most versatile of the three Equinox balls. The original Equinox was a little to weak for my liking and the Equinox solid was a good, strong ball but it was very condition specific. The Hybrid combines the features of the two before it and the result is a ball that may be the most versatile ball in a long time. The Hybrid is the perfect benchmark ball. There aren’t many conditions it can’t handle except for maybe the extremes, but for all the medium patterns, this ball is a must have. If you are a bowler that wants to get the most use for their money, look no further than this ball. It has enough traction to get through the oil, but It has the control when you encounter the friction.

STORM Ball Specs: Solarian asym core, A2S Hybrid cover with Power Edge factory finish, high flare potential, Nebula/Flare/Void color pattern with an Orange Creamsicle fragrance The EquinoX Hybrid was developed with one goal in mind: to be the most usable big ball in bowling. As the latest evolution of the EquinoX series, it combines the strengths of both predecessors into the most balanced release yet. The A2S Hybrid cover is the star of the story, blending solid and pearl components to deliver a more reliable grip through the heart of the lane. Paired with the legendary Solarion Asymmetric Core, the EquinoX Hybrid gives you the confidence to attack more frames and more games across the patterns you bowl on most. My Specs: Speed: (13-16 mph), Approx Rev Rt: (280-320), PAP: 4.25 x ½↑, Tilt: 10° Layout: 4x4x2 REVIEW: After owning both the original Equinox and the Equinox Solid, this ball falls right in between the two. Where the original can get a little over\under on wet\dry lanes, the EquinoX Hybrid doesn’t. This ball comes off the breakpoint and keeps on trucking right through the rack. With the 4x4x2 layout I have on this, I do find it to be more of a transition ball than the first ball out of the bag and a burn ball. It is so clean that I don’t get a ton of reaction out of it on the fresh (unless the house is laying down a low-medium to low volume shot) but once the fresh starts to breakdown this ball really shines. If the lanes are totally toast, then this is too much and I need to go to a more controllable piece like the !Q Sapphire or Hustle VP both of which have a more laid-back layout on them. Be sure to visit your local Storm VIP Pro-Shop and pick one up today, you will not be disappointed. #stormnation #3GShoes

STORM Ball Specs: Solarian asym core, A2S Hybrid cover with Power Edge factory finish, high flare potential, Nebula/Flare/Void color pattern with an Orange Creamsicle fragrance The EquinoX Hybrid was developed with one goal in mind: to be the most usable big ball in bowling. As the latest evolution of the EquinoX series, it combines the strengths of both predecessors into the most balanced release yet. The A2S Hybrid cover is the star of the story, blending solid and pearl components to deliver a more reliable grip through the heart of the lane. Paired with the legendary Solarion Asymmetric Core, the EquinoX Hybrid gives you the confidence to attack more frames and more games across the patterns you bowl on most. My Specs: Speed: (13-16 mph), Approx Rev Rt: (280-320), PAP: 4.25 x ½↑, Tilt: 10° Layout: 4x4x2 REVIEW: After owning both the original Equinox and the Equinox Solid, this ball falls right in between the two. Where the original can get a little over\under on wet\dry lanes, the EquinoX Hybrid doesn’t. This ball comes off the breakpoint and keeps on trucking right through the rack. With the 4x4x2 layout I have on this, I do find it to be more of a transition ball than the first ball out of the bag and a burn ball. It is so clean that I don’t get a ton of reaction out of it on the fresh (unless the house is laying down a low-medium to low volume shot) but once the fresh starts to breakdown this ball really shines. If the lanes are totally toast, then this is too much and I need to go to a more controllable piece like the !Q Sapphire or Hustle VP both of which have a more laid-back layout on them. Be sure to visit your local Storm VIP Pro-Shop and pick one up today, you will not be disappointed. #stormnation #3GShoes

Bowler Specs: One-handed | 14.5 MPH | 350 RPM | 4 × 4 × 2 | Normal House Shot The Storm EquinoX Hybrid is a strong, versatile piece that offers a nice blend of traction and continuation. With my 14.5 MPH speed and 350 rev rate, the EquinoX Hybrid gave me plenty of midlane read while still providing enough continuation downlane to get through the pins. On a normal house shot, I found it useful when I needed more ball than a weaker pearl but didn't want something that was overly aggressive or difficult to control. The hybrid cover helps it handle some oil while still giving you a readable, continuous motion through the pins. Who should consider it? Bowlers looking for a versatile benchmark-type ball with a little more traction than a typical pearl should take a serious look at the EquinoX Hybrid. It's particularly useful for medium-to-medium-heavy conditions and can be a great option when you need to step up from a weaker ball. Pro Shop Recommendation: ? Worth considering if you're looking for a versatile ball that can handle a variety of house-shot conditions without being overly aggressive. Bottom Line: The EquinoX Hybrid gives you a strong combination of traction, control, and continuation, making it a useful addition for bowlers who want one ball that can cover a lot of situations.

Introducing the Storm Equinox Hybrid built to dominate medium oil volume conditions. The A2S Hybrid coverstock creates sharp backend motion. Where the Storm Equinox reads the midlane earlier with its solid cover, the Equinox Hybrid pushes longer and snaps harder at the breakpoint. It has a Radius Weight Block — with a 2.48 RG and 0.054 differential at 15 lbs. I am slightly speed dominant, rev challenged 220-250ish, medium tilt and medium rotation. The Storm Equinox Hybrid is a strong asymmetrical hybrid reactive with high flare potential. I drilled mine 40 x 4 1/2 x 30. My axis point is 1 3/8 up and 4 1/4 right. I love this ball because it reads the middle lane and has great continuation and movement on the backend of the lane. This ball is definitely a transition ball!

The Equinox Hybrid is a really good all-around ball for me. With the 4.5 × 4 × 2.5 layout, it gets down the lane pretty clean and gives me a strong but smooth move on the backend. I can use this ball on the fresh and keep using it as the lanes start to break down.

The Storm Equinox Hybrid is a really strong and versatile bowling ball that gives you a great combination of traction, control, and backend motion. The Hybrid Reactive cover helps the ball pick up in the midlane without feeling like it completely burns up, while still giving you plenty of motion downlane. What I really like about the Equinox Hybrid is how smooth and predictable it is while still having enough strength to handle heavier oil conditions. It gives you a strong read through the front and midlane and continues nicely through the pins without being too aggressive or uncontrollable. This is a great option when you need something stronger than your benchmark equipment but still want a ball that you can trust to read the lane consistently. Overall, the Equinox Hybrid is a really impressive piece that combines strong overall hook with a smooth and continuous motion, making it a great addition to any arsenal.

This is by far the best Equinox for me. The Hybrid has the best of both worlds all rolled up into one. It's an out of the box box ball. First game, second game, and depends on the oil out there, even the 3rd game. The Transform hooks more, a little earlier and a little more on the back end, and the Next Factor hooks less for me, it goes longer but still has the back end, so it fits into my bag very well. The Equinox Hybrid rolls extremely well, and I like it a lot. It reads the mid lane very well and it tells you to move if you need to. The back end motion is really good as well. Equinox was known as the "league" bowling ball, and the New Hybrid is making it happen for me. I'm glad Storm made this ball to fit in for me and it certainly makes me happy.

Having never thrown the original Equinox or Equinox Solid, I wasn’t really sure what to expect from the Equinox Hybrid. After putting some games on it, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how versatile it is. The Equinox Hybrid is round and smooth without being overly sensitive off the friction. What I really like is how responsive it is to changes in hand position. You can get up the back of it and it’ll read the lane smoothly, or move inside and create a little more shape when you need it. It’s not a ball I’d go to when I need to create a ton of angle, but that’s also not what it’s designed for. When the lanes get to that point, it’s time to move into something stronger or cleaner. Overall, I think the Equinox Hybrid is a really solid league ball. It gives you enough versatility to adjust as the lanes transition without feeling like you have to constantly change balls.

Storm Equinox Hybrid 4 ¾ x 4 ½ x 2. A2S Hybrid Cover. I never drilled the original pearl Equinox but I have the solid and I feel like this Hybrid is going to be a great transition ball from an asym solid like the Equinox Solid. This ball is clean through the fronts but still reads the mid lane pretty well. The cover is just strong enough that it's not too responsive off the dry and still drives through the oil. I feel very confident being able to really open up the lane with this one. Equinox Hybrid is going to be a great house shot option or on patterns when the lanes get a little choppy and you need to create steeper angles. It's pretty versatile and very continuous. I am looking forward to throwing this one more. Get yours today at your local Storm VIP Pro Shop. #stormnation

The Equinox Hybrid is the 3rd Equinox in the series created for league bowlers. The Equinox Hybrid features the same Solarion core found in the first two Equinox balls but is now wrapped in A2S Hybrid. Even though the Equinox series is marketed for league bowlers, I have found that the Hybrid is easily the most versatile of the three on multiple patterns. I personally was not a fan of the first Equinox but the Hybrid for me has been much more usable. The Hybrid has been the perfect ball to go to after the Alpha Crux and Vengeance start slowing down too quickly. The Equinox Hybrid is now available from any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/RpeIhgqVfqo?si=ff5qic95xEns3dqP

TESTING ENVIRONMENT: Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS BALL INFO AND TESTER DATA Cover: A2S Hybrid Finish: Power Edge Core: Solarion + A.I. Core RG: 2.48 (15) Diff: 0.054 (15) PSA: 0.018 LAYOUT: Pin over Bridge 5 1/4 X 4 X 2 1/2 VLS ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed Off Hand: 14-15 mph Rev Rate: 290 Axis Tilt: 9° Axis Rotation: 86° PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up REVIEW: The Equinox line provided great ball motion at both ends of the spectrum. The original equinox was clean and continuous down-lane while the solid iteration provided strong smooth mid-lane motion on heavier oil. The success of those two releases screamed for an Inbetween piece and storm obliged with the Equinox Hybrid. The Solarion core with amplified interia (Ai) this time is wrapped in the A2S Hybrid cover. The combination gives you the best of both worlds. I tested the Equinox Hybrid on our 45ft High volume house pattern. This ball was marketed as a house shot killer but as our house shot is a little atypical, I figured I'd reserve judgment. The first impression i had when throwing the ball was that it saw more mid-lane than I had expected. There aren't many shiny balls that give you motion before the end of the pattern here when the lanes are playing tighter buy I saw the ball start to shape a few feet before it came out of the oil. My next impression was that it didn't sacrifice much down-lane motion because of it. If anything I felt like the Equinox hybrid might have made a quicker move than the original. To be sure I wasn't just seeing some friction earlier than I had anticipated I moved in gradually to keep the ball in the puddle longer. I gotta tell you the ball kept bending off the spot very consistantly ahead of the end of the pattern and it didnt' seem to mind the added angle. The only down-side for me was that I saw the front of the lane transition a little faster than I expected, which I normally expect more from the big solid assyms. My lower ball speed definitely doesn't make me typical as bowlers go but I would forsee needing to ball down a little by game 3 but I can definitely see this ball being useful all three games for bowlers who aren't as speed challenged.

The Storm Equinox Hybrid is one of those balls that really surprised me once I got it on the lane. For reference, I’m a right-handed tweener with a ball speed around 14–15 mph, a rev rate around 220, and a PAP of 6 1/8 → ½ up. What I really like about the Equinox Hybrid is the combination of traction and continuation. The Hybrid Reactive cover gives me enough read through the front and midlane to know where the ball is going to pick up, but it still clears the fronts well enough that I’m not fighting the lane. Once it gets to the breakpoint, I see a strong but controlled change of direction. It doesn’t feel like it wants to jerk off the spot, but it definitely has enough energy to continue through the pins. For me, this is a great option when I need something stronger than a cleaner benchmark ball but don't necessarily want to jump all the way into an aggressive solid. I can move in, create some shape, and trust the Equinox Hybrid to read the middle of the lane without giving up recovery downlane. The biggest thing I notice is the versatility. I can use it on a variety of conditions and manipulate my hand position, speed, and launch angle to get different shapes out of the same ball. If you're looking for a Hybrid that gives you traction in the midlane, a strong move off the breakpoint, and plenty of continuation through the pins, the Storm Equinox Hybrid is definitely one I'd put on the list. Thanks for reading and watching and iIf you like this or any of the jerseys you see in my videos, head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout to save 20% off your order. Release Date: 9/4//26 Available at Pin Point Pro Shop inside Lakes Bowl in Round Lake, IL or your local Storm VIP Pro Shop. Full ball reaction video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcwg3S6vG59/ #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #PinPointProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #LakesBowl #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #KenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive

The Storm Equinox Hybrid is one of those balls that really surprised me once I got it on the lane. For reference, I’m a right-handed tweener with a ball speed around 14–15 mph, a rev rate around 220, and a PAP of 6 1/8 → ½ up. What I really like about the Equinox Hybrid is the combination of traction and continuation. The Hybrid Reactive cover gives me enough read through the front and midlane to know where the ball is going to pick up, but it still clears the fronts well enough that I’m not fighting the lane. Once it gets to the breakpoint, I see a strong but controlled change of direction. It doesn’t feel like it wants to jerk off the spot, but it definitely has enough energy to continue through the pins. For me, this is a great option when I need something stronger than a cleaner benchmark ball but don't necessarily want to jump all the way into an aggressive solid. I can move in, create some shape, and trust the Equinox Hybrid to read the middle of the lane without giving up recovery downlane. The biggest thing I notice is the versatility. I can use it on a variety of conditions and manipulate my hand position, speed, and launch angle to get different shapes out of the same ball. If you're looking for a Hybrid that gives you traction in the midlane, a strong move off the breakpoint, and plenty of continuation through the pins, the Storm Equinox Hybrid is definitely one I'd put on the list. Thanks for reading and watching and iIf you like this or any of the jerseys you see in my videos, head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout to save 20% off your order. Release Date: 9/4//26 Available at Pin Point Pro Shop inside Lakes Bowl in Round Lake, IL or your local Storm VIP Pro Shop. Full ball reaction video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcwg3S6vG59/ #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #PinPointProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #LakesBowl #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #KenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive

As Storm does, they have released another version of a ball in their line mixing and matching the cover. The Equinox line is touted as “the house shot killer.”. First, the original Equinox which featured the Adhesion System (A1S) pearl cover and the Solarion core with Amplified Inertia. Since that was pearl, a solid version was later introduced with A2S solid reactive cover. Now, Storm has released the latest in the Equinox line, the Equinox Hybrid which, as the name implies, is a hybrid version of the A2S coverstock. It has the same Solarion AI core which in the is a fast revving, asymmetrical core. In 15# ball, the RG is 2.48 (low), the dif is 0.054 which give it good flare potential. The PSA dif is 0.018. This ball makes a lot of sense. If the goal of the Equinox line is for extended usability for a longer time as lanes go from fresh to transition to dry, the pearl was probably a little too clean making it not great on the fresh or heavy oil and the solid was a little too early and bogged down when you tried to open up the lane. The Equinox Hybrid appears to have extended the windows of when you can use it. To me, by definition, if a ball is going to be good on league or house oil patterns, it will not be overly responsive when it sees friction and it will not blow through it when it sits in the oil. I laid mine out 5 x 4 x 2 and threw it for the first time in league last week. I was able to move into the friction early on and it would not over hook. Then, by the end of the night, I was able to soften up, open up the fronts and play in the oil. I started game 3 with the front 7. I haven’t thrown the Equinox Hybrid on a flatter PBA or sport pattern to see if it will still create miss room when the friction and hold are not as clearly defined. Still, I feel the Equinox Hybrid is a good middle of the bag ball which you should consider adding to your arsenal because it can be used on a wide variety of lane conditions.

Equinox Hybrid • Storm • Premier Series Coverstock • A2S Hybrid Reactive Finish • Power Edge Core • Solarion A.I. Core Weight • 15 lb. RG • 2.48 Differential • .054 PSA • .018 Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 ¼ x 2 1/4 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Tester Rev Rate • 300 Test Pattern • 42’ THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street Storm continues to create, innovate, and expand its Equinox Line with the new and impressive Equinox Hybrid. The Equinox Hybrid is built on the Solarion A.I. Core, which made the original Equinox the “house Shot” killer, and it pairs that core with the next-generation A2S Hybrid Reactive Coverstock. This core-and-cover combination makes the Equinox Hybrid a fantastic new release from Storm. So, let’s take a closer look at what’s behind the Equinox Hybrid’s success! The Equinox Hybrid, like its predecessor, the original Equinox, starts with the Solarion A.I. Core. However, I found the Solarion A.I. Core in the Equinox Hybrid reacted with a bit more gusto and pizzazz than it did in the original Equinox. Whether that’s the Equinox Hybrid’s core-and-cover combination, I can’t be sure. What I can tell you is that I loved how the Solarion A.I. Core fits my straighter, low-rev player like a glove! The Solarion A.I. Core has gentle motion through the front part of the lane, but don’t let that gentleness fool you; I loved how it finds a great rhythm in the mid-lane, building momentum as it heads down lane. Then, when the Equinox Hybrid finds friction at the end of the pattern, I loved how the Solarion A.I. Core stands up with authority and moves definitively toward the pocket without a single wobble. I loved the predictability I saw with the Solarion A.I. Core, and with the A.I. technology surrounding the Solarion Core, the Equinox Hybrid has a strong, steady, and continuous motion that crushes the pins. So, if you are a straighter player like me, the Solarion A.I. Core is made for your game from release to ten in the pit! I am a huge fan of Hybrid Coverstock for most THS bowlers, and with the A2S Hybrid on the Equinox Hybrid, Storm has knocked this one out of the park. As a straighter player with a lower rev rate, I tend to have balls that skid too far in the front part of the lane, so I have to make adjustments later down lane to compensate for too much skid. However, with the Equinox Hybrid, I absolutely loved how the A2S finds a soft, biting traction that actually grips as it exits the front part of the lane. From there, I enjoyed how predictable, stable, and smooth the Equinox Hybrid was as it moved through the mid-lane. The A2S has the right traction/glide balance for my game, and that balance showed as the Equinox Hybrid made its way off the pattern. I loved how the Equinox Hybrid held the lane as it turned to the pocket without being overly aggressive or causing the ball to “roll out” through the pins and leave those dreaded single-pin spares. With the A2S Hybrid, I also enjoyed the extra punch and power it brings as it strikes the pins, and I loved that steam-rolling continuation that kept my straighter, low-rev game in contention shot after shot. So, if you’re a straighter, low-rev player like me, the A2S Hybrid will certainly elevate your game. In closing, the Equinox Hybrid from Storm is an outstanding new release that belongs in any straighter player’s arsenal. The combination of the Solarian A.I. Core and the A2S Hybrid Coverstock makes the Equinox Hybrid a ball that could be your next THS killer across different houses on different nights! The Equinox Hybrid is a fantastic all-around THS ball that delivers results for any straighter, low-rev player like me. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Equinox Hybrid ready for action on your next league night. The Equinox Hybrid will certainly deliver! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

Storm Equinox Hybrid Coverstock: A2S Hybrid Reactive Finish: Power Edge Core: Solarion A.I. Core RG: 2.48, Diff: 0.054, PSA: 0.018 (15 lbs.) VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2-1/2 Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 35 PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up Rev rate: 400 rpm Average speed: 16.5 mph Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI Pattern: Medium volume THS The Equinox Hybrid marks the next iteration of the Equinox series that combines the strengths of the two previous releases. The new hybrid cover combined with the Solarion A.I. core helps deliver a strong and decisive motion at the breakpoint without sacrificing consistency. To put another way, the Equinox Hybrid was designed to produce the classic skid-flip reaction that’s synonymous with Storm, with added control and power. I’ve thrown the Equinox Hybrid for a couple weeks now, and I would generally agree that this ball is as advertised and falls right between the original Equinox, which was a pearl, and the Equinox Solid. The biggest thing I’ve noticed about the Equinox Hybrid is that it doesn’t roll like a typical big, early asymmetrical ball. I’ve really appreciated how much the Solarion A.I. core gets the ball into a roll to read the lane from front to back. The polished Power Edge finish and the hybrid cover also gives it enough traction to read the midlane and once it sees friction the ball produces a strong, continuous change of direction. It’s essentially the middle option in the Equinox lineup – the Hybrid picks up sooner and handles oil better that the original Equinox and compared to the Solid it gets through the fronts more easily and doesn’t read as early. The Equinox Hybrid is a great ball for medium-volume house and challenge patterns and is a strong option as a transition ball on more demanding sport conditions. It fills a useful spot in the middle of your arsenal that provides a strong midlane read without sacrificing the ability to create considerable motion at the breakpoint. Chris Pollentier Storm Products Pro Shop Staff

Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 Surface: Power Edge Rev Rate: 470 Tilt: 13* The new Equinox Hybrid is the 3rd release in the Equinox Lineup. The Solarian AI core is brought back but now paired with the new a2s hybrid coverstock. This new coverstock sits perfectly between the original Equinox and the Equinox Solid. The hybrid brings a solid component to the coverstock which brings a stronger midlane read and continuation compared to the original Equinox Pearl. On my 43ft typical house pattern, I saw a lot of length for the fresh. I like to stand around 18 with my feet for the fresh in this particular center and I felt like I was able to right of this stop and be closer to the friction due to the power edge finish. That was only short lived once the front of the lane broke down. For the fresh, I would still rely on the equinox solid to be more in the zone you want to be in. As the lanes transitioned, this ball really enjoyed the left to right shape and became much more versatile. When I got into 20 with my feet and had a little more friction down lane, I was able to get recovery down lane with ease and hook in the oil if I missed up the lane. This is a really good ball for the house shot transition to use. I get much more midlane read than a typical pearl and is a great step down from a typical solid asymmetrical. Compared to the Equinox Solid, I saw about a 3 and 2 difference on the lane and more length as well as expected. What I like about this ball the most is its cleaner look but strong midlane roll like the solid has. It allows me to go left to right with more angle than I typically would with a hybrid asymmetrical. For typical house patterns, it's going to stay in my bag for quite some time. Adam Chase Storm Staff