The Next Factor brings one of Storm’s most iconic ball lines into the modern era. First introduced in 2002, the X-Factor quickly became synonymous with explosive backend motion and the unmistakable skid-flip reaction that defined an entire generation of Storm performance. Now, more than twenty years later, our Innovation Team—led by CTO Hank Boomershine—has reimagined that legacy for today’s game.
This new iteration blends Storm’s high-tech heritage with the advancements bowlers expect from our strongest modern releases. Clean through the front, dynamic at the breakpoint, and relentless through the pins, the Next Factor is built for when you’re ready to open up your angles and let your ball do the talking. It’s a revival with purpose—honoring the past while pushing performance into the future.
| Color | Midnight |
|---|---|
| Coverstock | R3S Reactive Pearl |
| Core | RAD - TQ |
| RG | 2.56 |
| Differential | 0.051 |
| Intermediate Diff | 0.017 |
| Factory finish | Power Edge |
| Weights | 12 thru 16lbs |
| Fragrance | Dark Berry |
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Storm Next Factor Review by Casey Murphy
Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 1/8 over and 1 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 3/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 x 4 x 3 7/8 (pin below bridge) Strength Rating (out of 10) : 5.5 Shape: Skid Snap Best Use: Medium/Light Transition The Next Factor is basically a HyRoad with a weight hole. But better really. This is a ball for lots of Friction, or to get an arrow or 2 back right with. It’s a FANTASTIC ball for almost everyone. HyRoads and a lot of other weak balls aren’t that good anymore because you can’t get them to flare enough to carry when they hit the pocket. The Next Factor is different because of the asym part of the core. It acts like a weight hole and lets the ball flare enough to go through the pins! There is nothing like this ball on the market!
