Storm IQ Tour 78U Bowling Ball

Urethane for EVERYONE! Storm IQ Tour 78/U. The color and roll of this ball will keep you intrigued. Patterns used for review: Pattern A: 35Ft, 28Mls, 3:1 ratio Pattern B: 41Ft, 25Mls, 3:1 ratio Pattern C: 45 Ft 29Mls 2.5:1 COMMENTS LAYOUT: 4X4X2 , I use multiple hand positions and speed changes which changes rev rate, read and speed of ball. PLAY The Storm IQ Tour 78/U is all that, a Urethane Ball you need for any moment. Don’t think this is a ball you won’t use very often. It is a ball you can use whenever you need to. Controllable, big hitting power, mid and down lane read/hook and easy to move around on different patterns and lines of play. The best part? IT’S URETHANE and you NEED ONE! Pattern A: Ball 1. Out of box the Storm IQ Tour 78/U played as expected closer to the gutter. The hardness allowed for an easier twig line style of play. The short sport pattern kept play right and straight, slowly opened up after 2 games and played moved to a 10 -2 line of play through 6 games. Out of box surface held the roll, hitting power and lane play as oil worked into the surface. Pattern B: Ball 2: Out of box cover was restored for the Storm IQ Tour 78/U. This pattern was a little trickly initially the Storm IQ Tour 78/U had a little too quick read in the front part of lane to stay right. The move was bugger to the left. The best place to score consistently was 22-15 down lane. Lane play was trickly as bowlers were playing multiple areas of the lane. Storm IQ Tour 78/U could hold the line but carry was a problem. Surface, in my thoughts, need to be a little smoother (1000/3000 grit) for the scorability factor. Another layout would have been ideal for this one. Pattern C: Ball 3: Out of box cover was taken down to 500. This pattern being a longer pattern/with volume was most ideal from the right to create the hold down lane for the moves left. The other bowlers also used urethane at 500 Grit. The Storm IQ Tour 78/U shined on this pattern and really worked the front to back of the pattern. Bowled 4 games with great success from this angle. Decided to 500 Grit again to simulate a second Storm IQ Tour 78/U. Let me tell you it just gave more room and more power without big moves. Last 3 games and still most move was 5 boards left of original. Real keys here are how it read and controlled the pattern and as the pattern developed for ball changes and moves left, it allowed for me to stay right longer against the other bowlers while still scoring. LOW DOWN: The Storm IQ Tour 78/U needs to be in your BAG. PERIOD! Urethane that works for all styles. Next us league night!

I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Storm !Q Tour 78 U 4 x 4 x 2 using Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The Storm !Q Tour 78 U is a symmetric solid urethane piece that I really like medium volume and short patterns. The low RG, small diff, and medium flare potential is ideal when I need a smooth and predictable shape downlane.

Or in this case, 'innovation'! Storm's IQ Tour 78/U redefines what you expect from a Urethane ball, offering unparalleled control and versatility. With its low RG C3 Core, it offers control in the friction, like traditional urethane, while maintaining down-lane shape for consistent striking power as the heads break down. Thanks to input from Storm's Technical Experts, I opted for a 4 ¾ x 4 x 1 ½ pin-up layout, leading to impressive scores even on challenging patterns. Transitioning from urethane to reactive has never been more intuitive. This ball is sure to allow your game to excel in this new chapter for urethane in our sport.

Urethane for EVERYONE! Storm IQ Tour 78/U. The color and roll of this ball will keep you intrigued. Patterns used for review: Pattern A: 35Ft, 28Mls, 3:1 ratio Pattern B: 41Ft, 25Mls, 3:1 ratio Pattern C: 45 Ft 29Mls 2.5:1 COMMENTS LAYOUT: 4X4X2 , I use multiple hand positions and speed changes which changes rev rate, read and speed of ball. PLAY The Storm IQ Tour 78/U is all that, a Urethane Ball you need for any moment. Don’t think this is a ball you won’t use very often. It is a ball you can use whenever you need to. Controllable, big hitting power, mid and down lane read/hook and easy to move around on different patterns and lines of play. The best part? IT’S URETHANE and you NEED ONE! Pattern A: Ball 1. Out of box the Storm IQ Tour 78/U played as expected closer to the gutter. The hardness allowed for an easier twig line style of play. The short sport pattern kept play right and straight, slowly opened up after 2 games and played moved to a 10 -2 line of play through 6 games. Out of box surface held the roll, hitting power and lane play as oil worked into the surface. Pattern B: Ball 2: Out of box cover was restored for the Storm IQ Tour 78/U. This pattern was a little trickly initially the Storm IQ Tour 78/U had a little too quick read in the front part of lane to stay right. The move was bugger to the left. The best place to score consistently was 22-15 down lane. Lane play was trickly as bowlers were playing multiple areas of the lane. Storm IQ Tour 78/U could hold the line but carry was a problem. Surface, in my thoughts, need to be a little smoother (1000/3000 grit) for the scorability factor. Another layout would have been ideal for this one. Pattern C: Ball 3: Out of box cover was taken down to 500. This pattern being a longer pattern/with volume was most ideal from the right to create the hold down lane for the moves left. The other bowlers also used urethane at 500 Grit. The Storm IQ Tour 78/U shined on this pattern and really worked the front to back of the pattern. Bowled 4 games with great success from this angle. Decided to 500 Grit again to simulate a second Storm IQ Tour 78/U. Let me tell you it just gave more room and more power without big moves. Last 3 games and still most move was 5 boards left of original. Real keys here are how it read and controlled the pattern and as the pattern developed for ball changes and moves left, it allowed for me to stay right longer against the other bowlers while still scoring. LOW DOWN: The Storm IQ Tour 78/U needs to be in your BAG. PERIOD! Urethane that works for all styles. Next us league night!

This 78 hardness introduced by storm is a great addition to the line. The ball does EXACTLY what you need it to do when bowling on short patterns. Hook a lot and Roll out WITHOUT losing pin carry. A urethane to compete with the others on the market!

2 hander, 450 rpm, 15-16mph, bowling on THS and PBA regionals, 225 average, 40x4x40 layout This feels like a more 'traditional' urethane that was used a few decades ago as compared to the revered Pitch Black and Purple Hammer. However, this is part of the reason I actually liked it a lot more because it allowed me to keep it in front of me and I cant create a ton of miss room left or right. This is also not a ball that will shape a ton like the PB or Purple. It is easily 3-5 boards less than either one, and it hooks earlier and is way smoother. There is very little backend so I can see the ball hook in the midlane and just walk into the pocket. because of this, it is incredibly smooth and controllable and if I split or leave a washout, its because I missed the friction spot or its the wrong ball to be throwing. With the PB or purple, you could keep moving in and continue shaping the ball, but the IQ 78 tells you when its great and it'll tell you when you should probably switch to reactive. This makes the bowlers better instead of relying on a specific ball to bail them out in a sense. It just goes so forward and you need to keep it in front of you. However, if you don't plan on bowling PBA tournaments, you probably don't really have a reason to buy this ball. I don't think urethane works very well for majority of people on typical house shots, so unless you're one of those special cases, you wont really need this ball. This ball will be absolutely amazing for anyone throwing on sport shots though, it'll keep you out of trouble and make you a better bowler because of its early and rolly nature. Feel free to follow me on tiktok and Instagram @john_quack

Bowler Stats: Speed: 15.5 MPH Rev Rate: 275 RPM Tilt: 3-5 degrees Axis Rotation: 60 degrees PAP: 5 ⅜ over 1 ¼ up Layout: 4 X 4 X 1 ½ VLS Video Ball Review: https://youtu.be/doIrHNr6Pb0 I bowl the PBA 50 Tour and with the new PBA urethane rule I wanted to try the !Q Tour 78/U to have a urethane option in my bag. The Pitch Black was not a good choice for me because of how slow it is for my rev rate. The Pitch Black looks good early but when the lanes transition I leave a lot of flat tens. I was not sure how to drill these two urethane pieces until I watched Darren Tang’s review of the 78/U and he suggested a higher pin buffer for my rev rate category. When comparing the !Q Tour to the Pitch Black I drilled them almost the same with the Pitch Black having a layout of 4 x 4 x 1 VLS. The Pitch Black is still earlier and slower down lane compared to the 78/U but I was excited to see the 78/U has more continuation down lane than the Pitch Black. This allows me to trust that the ball will react to the friction and have a continuous motion at the end of the pattern to the pocket rather than rolling out and leaving flat tens. My video ball review is on the house shot but with PBA 50 events starting up for the 2024 season the 78/U will be in the arsenal to have as an option on the shorter patterns. Pete Dohan Storm Bowling Amateur Staff #StormNation

As most competitive bowlers know, the Urethane rule has changed for PBA events. Urethane has become a huge part of the game and continues to be used by all types of players and styles. Storm has had a lot of success with Urethane equipment, primarily the Pitch Black. The team of genius’ in Utah continue to evolve and their newest addition to the Urethane game is the IQ Tour 78U. I’ve drilled one so far and really like it. The biggest difference I’ve noticed is the 78U is very low RG (2.49). Compared to the Pitch Black (2.57), the numbers tell us the 78U should read the lane much, much sooner than the Pitch Black. After throwing the 78U on several patterns and surfaces, I can attest that it’s true. I drilled the 78U weaker than my favorite Pitch Black with a layout of 5 x 3.5 x 1. I’ve had the most success on shorter and flatter patterns. If the scoring pace is low and you need a ball to help control the pocket, or if a majority of the field is throwing urethane and it looks good, I’d recocmmend drilling a 78U. Just remember, you may want to drill it more like a traditional “reactive” layout because the RG is so low that the ball wants to read the lane earlier than previous Urethane releases. Bowl up a Storm!

The new IQ Tour 78/U is the newest Urethane option that abides by the new PBA rules. It uses the C3 Core which has been made famous with the IQ series wrapped with the new 78 control urethane cover. This ball has already been proven it’s a force to be reckoned with out on tour. I was very impressed when I threw the 78/U. Even with the harder cover it digs earlier than the pitch black which gives it just slightly more overall hook. I’ve gotten very comfortable with the Pitch Black and one issue I’ve always dealt with is it can be too long which is corner pin central. The new 78/U gives me a harder read in the mids which actually kicks the corners out much better. One issue I’ve seen though is it doesn’t like steep angles. Playing straighter is where this ball shines. If you’re a competitive bowler you have to get one of these in your bag! Storm staff LH Rev rate 420+ Speed 16.5

This Urethane is Built Different! Obviously PBA rules have changed a bit with having a new Hardness Minimum. The 78U is the new answer for those guys. Obviously when you make a urethane cover harder, it’s going to be a bit cleaner through the fronts. When compared to the Pitch Black, the 78U is much cleaner. This can be a good thing, This allows you to slow it down and stay closer to the friction longer. Typically when Urethane gets bad is when you have to start migrating in. The Pitch Black is much earlier, forcing you in quicker…. If you have seen any of our pro’s on tour you may have seen them using more surface than normal. I have even seen guys using 180 grit. The volumes used on tour keep increasing, demanding more surface. This isn’t necessarily the same for house or even modified patterns at your local center. 500 grit may be enough. But as always, adjust the surface to suit your needs! My layout for the 78U: 4x4x1 Balls Currently getting play: Absolute Power: 5x4x2 Attention Star: 5x4x2 Zen Gold Label- 5x5x2 (pin up) box surface Zen Gold Label- 4.5x4.5x3.75 (pin down) 3k surface

The Eternity Pi is the solid version of the original Eternity. This cover, the Reserve Blend 901, is a bit cleaner than its predecessor, the S84 Response Solid. The core is the Epoch Asymmetric core that was based off of the original Break Core. This core has a moderate amount of Asymmetry to help prevent it from locking up. I was a fan of the Eternity and very much looked forward to this release. I didn’t really see this ball being the BIG asym. That a number 1 ball brings, but it very much comes to play with lighter surfaces. I actually polished mine and I LOVE it! This allows me to start with it and stay with it pretty long on house shots! I have balls that hook more, dig more, or are more angular but sometimes all of those things are too much. The Eternity Pi gives you big ball vibes with more angle than you would guess. The Pi is a sleeper!! Layout is 5x4x2 Balls Currently getting play: Absolute Power: 5x4x2 Attention Star: 5x4x2 Xponent: 5x4x2 Zen Gold Label- 5x5x2 (pin up) box surface Zen Gold Label- 4.5x4.5x3.75 (pin down) 3k surface

The Storm !Q Tour 78-U is a new urethane bowling ball that is compliant with the new PBA hardness rules. This bowling ball features a very well known C3 Core and the new Controll 78 Urethane Coverstock. The combination of the two seems to create the true urethane-like reaction. After seeing other bowlers use the !Q Tour 78-U, I decided to drill mine with a stronger pin-down layout: 45 x 4 ¼ x 75. I didn’t want this bowling to flare a lot as I never had much success with urethane-like bowling balls that flared a lot. One thing I am certain off, this bowling ball will need a good amount of surface on it as this new urethane coverstock is less aggressive. In my opinion, the !Q Tour 78-U works best on shorter to shorter-medium patterns. The ball has worked well for me on fresh patterns when I needed to keep my launch angles very straight and when the backend reaction was very strong. I did notice that once the patterns broke down a little bit, and greater launch angles were required, this bowling ball becomes a little to weak for my liking. This ball becomes quite sensitive when there is a little bit of a hookspot as the core and the surface of this bowling ball wants to read early, but the coverstock isn’t strong enough after you make a move and increase your launch angle. If you plan on bowling PBA events, this ball is a must have. However, make sure you understand the motion of this ball and find the best window of use for it.

The new urethane IQ Tour 78U features the new Controll 78 solid urethane cover wrapped around the C3 core found in all of the previous IQ releases. This ball is finished at 500 grit abralon. I drilled mine just like I drill most of my reactive balls…5x4x2. For a urethane ball, the IQ Tour 78 U has a good amount of track flare, however it still maintains a traditional urethane ball reaction. When compared to the Pitch Black, the new IQ starts up just as early but has a more rounded backend motion than the Pitch Black. Overall hook is about the same, just a different type of motion. The C3 core helps with the carry on the off pocket hits. When ordinary urethane would leave a flat corner pin, this has enough energy to kick those pesky corners out more often than not. This ball will be great for the short patterns or for bowlers who like to play straight up the outside part of the lane during league competition.

With the PBA rules with the hardness change from the USBC. The bowling manufacturers needed make a new urethane bowling ball. Storm came out with the new Storm IQ/78 U. I drilled mine with a 4 inch pin up. With the proven C³ Centripetal Control core and the new Controll 78 Solid Urethane the IQ/78 U is truly straight urethane. I tried the 78U on the shorter sport patterns, 37,38,39 feet. Urethane normally doesn't roll good for me and my roll. But the 78/U pleasantly rolled pretty good. With the core I got decent flare out of the 78/U and the typical smooth transition down lane. I was able to stay on top of the friction longer than a Pitch Black or Zen U. Where those 2 balls normally force me left sooner than the 78/U. It seems that the PBA guys like the new 78/U very well as on their shorter patterns. Bunch of good feedback from the guys. So if your looking for a new urethane for shorter higher friction patterns this is your ball! Brian Watson Storm Pro Shop Staff PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 RPM - 400 MPH - 16-17 TILT - 17 Brunswick Pro Anvil lane House and short sport patterns.

IQ Tour 78U Cover: Control 78 Urethane Core: C3 RG: 2.49 RG Diff: 0.029 My layout: 3.5 x 1.5 The 78U is a solid urethane symmetrical ball that was created to comply with the new PBA tour hardness guidelines. I see the 78U working best on short oil patterns or medium patterns with light oil volume. The new harder Control 78U cover is less responsive which gets the ball started a little later than a Pitch Black. That really does help to stay in the friction without getting off line too quickly. The C3 core from the IQ line helps compensate for the slightly weaker cover very well. The faster revving core, compared to most symmetrical urethane balls, helps create a similar but upgraded shape of traditional urethane balls of the past. I have found that the 78U is best on the fresh when I can either use the friction on a short or medium pattern, or if there is a little bit of hold on flatter patterns as to keep the ball more in front of me. Bowler stats: Left handed PAP: 5 x 1/4up Rev rate: 400

Ball Specs: Storm IQ Tour 78U 500 Grit Controll™ 78 Solid Urethane Weight Block: C3™ Centripetal Control Core (Symmetrical) Color: Crimson Review: The long awaited answer to the rule change on urethane for tour players. This ball features the same cover as the Pitch Black updated to 78 hardness wrapped around the famous IQ core. I would be careful before drilling this piece as pointed out in some of the reviews and videos produced by Storm. With the new rule changes one might think to drill this ball as strong as possible because of hardness rules on urethane. With the IQ core already wanting to start up early you may not want to add fuel to the fire or the ball may die before reaching the pins. We drilled this ball differently that most of our other pieces with this in mind and were able to combat this issue. The shape is very consistent with that of a Pitch Black even staying within the rules so kudos to the SPI R&D. This is a great core and cover pairing for Tour players. For anyone looking to experience the new era of urethane or if you are a tour player needing to stay within the rules visit your local PSO and talk about layout options on the new IQ 78U. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson Storm Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation

Ball Specs: Storm IQ Tour 78/U Solid Urethane Cover 500 Grit Sanded C3 Core (Symmetric) Layout 3.75 x 4.5 with 1.5” Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: This ball does just what it is intended to do. The 78/U meets the new PBA requirements for urethane balls. The 78/U gives an early read and is easy to control on the lane. This ball provides another urethane option to those who need one in their bag. With my lower rev rate and higher tilt I rarely see a need in my arsenal for a urethane ball like the higher rev or two handers do, but I really wanted to see what this ball was like. The first few shots covered quite a few boards but I knew the ball would settle down after a couple frames. After the ball broke in I got lined up and went to work. For me, the 78/U worked well on solid pocket or high flush hits. I did not have much miss area and had to get the ball to the drier part of the lane for best results. I felt like my Pitch Black was similar but gave me personally a better look and was more forgiving. I let some of my high rev buddies roll the 78/U and they had a much better look and carried better than I did. Urethane is great when you need it or it fits your game, but I feel it should not be the first choice for everyone. That being said Storm did a great job on this ball for those who love a urethane ball. Summary: The IQ 78/U is a good looking smooth ball. This will be a nice option for those who love urethane. I see the 78/U being best suited for higher rev bowlers. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ehbqOLUhqY&error=0

The !Q78-U is Storms replacement urethane piece in compliance with the new 78 hardness rule on the PBA tour. The !Q78 features the same C3 core found in all the !Q tour balls but is wrapped in control 78 urethane. This combination creates a ball that’s a little earlier, rounder and more forward than the Pitch Black. I drilled mine stronger so I can see more separation between the two. This is going to be a fantastic piece for shorter and medium sport patterns when you need to control the downlane motion on the fresh. Review Video: https://youtu.be/sNvFkwAEfFI?si=JDNIjjvYmMWAK6qP

Layout: 4 x 3 x 2 VLS Everyone please repeat after me - Urethane is NOT for dry lanes it’s for control. Short oil, yes… dry lanes, no. Another thing to clarify, as of right now, the only need for 78 Hardness urethane is for PBA events (including regional, PBA50, PBA50 Regional, and PBA Jr. events). This does NOT change the minimum hardness for USBC leagues or tournaments. I hear a lot of misinformation out there about this. For now, you can keep using your Pitch Blacks and other urethane balls in league. As a lower rev rate player, I don’t use urethane a lot, typically only used for very short oil patterns and shots that require controlling the back end motion - Urethane excels at that. I was curious what the additional hardness would do to the Urethane cover, especially paired with the iconic C3 core. The low RG of the C3 core and Urethane are a match made in heaven, the ball rolls early and is stable and consistent off the back end. The core does flare, which minimizes the amount of oil that the ball can deposit on the back end, so it doesn’t seem to cause carry down issues like traditional low-flaring urethane balls do. While it may not be required unless you’re bowling PBA events, I think the iQ 78/U deserves consideration with the Pitch Black if you’re in the market for a urethane ball. My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 315. PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up.

!Q Tour 78-U •Storm • Master Series Core • C3 Centripetal Control Core Coverstock • Controll 78 Solid Urethane Finish • 500 Grit Abralon Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.49 Differential • .029 Layout • 4 3/8 x 4 7/8 x1 5/8 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 9° Testers Rev Rate • 250 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street Imagine a down-and-in player successfully using a urethane ball on a THS. Well, leave it to Storm to develop the !Q Tour 78-U and answer that question with an emphatic yes! The !Q Tour 78-U combines Storm's proven C3 Centripetal Control Core and the Controll 78 Solid urethane cover, and it is a brilliant combination. And if you wonder why, Storm put the extra L in the Controll 78-U. It is because control is what makes the !Q Tour 78 an excellent Storm urethane release. So, let's take a closer look at what makes the !Q 78-U a winner to add to your arsenal. The C3 Centripetal Control Core is a proven smooth and predictable industry staple. Its benchmark style roll and uniformity make it a fantastic choice for the !Q Tour 78-U. Being a straighter player, I can depend on the C3 Core to rev smoothly in the mid-lane without burning up its energy. And its consistent and predictable motion off the pattern helps me maintain a repeatable line all night without going out of my comfort zone. But the best part of the C3 is it retains its energy very well. So, unlike other symmetrical cores that flat- ten for a straighter player like me, the C3 Centripetal Control Core has an impressive continuation, creating the difference between strikes and leaving pocket nine-counts. So, if you're a straighter player like me, the C3 Centripetal Control Core is an excellent choice for the !Q Tour 78-U. Let's talk about the Controll 78 urethane coverstock. The 78 stands for the hardness, equating to a PBA-compliant urethane cover -period! So, now let's talk about how it reacted on the lanes. I found the Controll 78-U to do what its name claims- control! On a THS, urethanes aren't the best choice for a straighter, high-speed player like me. However, with the Controll 78-U, I found a great line just right of the shim and loved how the 78-U stayed stable and smoothly rolled through the entire lane. Further, I found the 78-U works best with a blend of oil and friction. And although with its 500-grit Abralon surface, the 78-U reads early, it is very predictable. So, I can see how the !Q Tour 78-U would be an excellent choice for short patterns or late-night THS conditions. So, if you're a down-and-in player like me, and enjoy playing the first to second arrow, then Controll 78-U is the right urethane choice for your arsenal! Ultimately, I was impressed with the new Storm !Q Tour 78-U. And I would say for any straighter, down-and-in player like me looking for a urethane ball to fill their arsenal, look no further because the !Q Tour 78-U is an excellent choice. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop and add the !Q Tour 78-U to your arsenal today. It's a perfect choice for your urethane ball! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

The famous centripetal core is partnered with urethane this go around and we are not disappointed with this one. Benchmark core meets benchmark cover for excellent control for those who like to keep their angles in front of them. The IQ Tour 78/U will be excellent for those who bowl on patterns and need variation from the Pitch Black. I found the IQ Tour 78/U to be smoother than the Pitch Black and is great when control is needed and angles need to be in front of you. This ball will be excellent on short to medium sport patterns.

I drilled up my STORM IQ TOUR 78u with a layout of 4 x 4 x 0. This puts the pin on my VAL with the CG towards the axis. Warning, I am a stroker with about 16.5 MPH speed and around a 275 RPM rev rate. Urethane is usually off limits to me but I do bowl some PBA50 and if a short pattern comes up, this is the best way to keep the ball on line with my slower speed. I put this one up with my other urethane, then ZEN/U. The ZEN/U is a urethane that I can actually get enough movement from to line up and play almost dead straight on short patterns with. The IQ TOUR 78/u is surprisingly good for me, but it does lane shine rather quickly compared to the ZEN/U. The motion is very rounded and kind of roll than lay. Still, this should be in play until the lanes transition on short for me to get to lower end pieces like the BURNER SOLID or HUSTLE RIP with surface. Put this one in your bag if your looking to give the new 78 hardness urethane a try. It will be smoother than a PITCH BLACK or ZEN/U but still worth having this look in the bag.

Storm !Q Tour 78-U Coverstock: Controll 78 Urethane Finish: 500 Grit Abralon Core: C3 (14pd.) RG: 2.54 Differential: 0.034 Layout: 4 x 4 1/3 x 5 - 2LS Layout Extras: 3in Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The all new PBA compliant urethane ball from SPI is setting a new standard for short oil patterns. The traditional C3 Core has been designed to work with old school urethane to provide the player with an array of options to get that needed urethane type look. This includes a 500 OOB Abralon finish which is a typical surface starting point for most urethane pieces. When the initial announcement came out from the PBA I already had my mind set that the next urethane offering would be meh compared to the current options already available. OOB I took this one to the lanes to practice and even had a few other thumbless players give the 78-U a few rolls. Right away the ball read early and provided good control. I did not see anything overly fancy but did notice after we put some miles on the ball it started lengthening a bit which is typical as the surface smooths upwards over time. In comparing the 78-U to my all-time favorite urethane piece the Fast Pitch I noticed the 78-U does not perform as well bumping in and opening angles. Both the Fast Pitch and Pitch Black tend to shape earlier and are more predictable for me. I experimented a bit and took the 78-U to a 1K Abralon finish. This experiment paid huge dividends at a Year End Event contested on a short sport pattern. At the Year End Event a neighboring pro shop employee lead qualifying with the 78-U off the press. I used my go to pieces described above. After a ton of play I was unable to bump inside and went for the change to the 78-U (1K surface). It worked great and pulled me out of a jam and into the finals. It gave me a great shape while keeping my angles closed. I believe the C3 Core really helps to balance the harder coverstock out. I think you may find a great use for this ball when planning out your tournament adventures. I highly recommend the !Q Tour 78-U. Be sure to discuss this ball with your pro shop operator today and also consider attending a SPI MatchMaker event to test this ball out. Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

Dual Angle Layout: 60 x 5 x 40 Storm Vector Layout: 5 x 4 ¾ x 2 ¾ This ball has that controlled, early urethane reaction with the hardness compliance of the PBA tour in 2024. Very smooth predictable reaction which is very comparable to the Pitch Black.

IQ Tour 78-U - Ball Specs Cover Stock: Control 78 Solid Urethane Finish: 500 Grit Abralon Core: C 3 Core Color: Crimson RG: 2.49 Differential: 0.029 Intermediate Diff: N/A Review The new Storm IQ 78U features the Controlled 78 Solid Urethane cover wrapped around the C3 Core creating new smooth reaction different than the current urethane options. IQ tour 78U RG is 2.49, which creates an early hook in the beginning of the lane. The differential of 0.029 creates a smooth consistent backend motion reminiscent of traditional urethane. I tested this ball on a 43 feet typical house pattern. I was able to play up the lane from seven board out with great success. For me the Zen U was stronger overall than the IQ 78U. This is a great ball for all bowlers bowling on short tournament patterns. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite. Stanley Waite 900 Global Staff Member Dover, DE