Storm Next Factor Bowling Ball

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Type: Lakes Bowl House Shot (After League) BALL: Storm Next Factor Coverstock: R3S Pearl Core: : RAD-TQ Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.59 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.050 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: 0.019 (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 14-15 mph Rev Rate: 220 PAP: 5 7/16 Right 1/8 Down Ball Layout: 50x33/4x30 “Reimagined for what’s next. 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.” Storm Next Factor had me thinking/feeling one way before throwing the ball, but after throwing it I was convinced this will be a ball that will be in the bag for some time to come. Leading up and watching other staff reviews. I was a little nervous that I would not be able to make this ball look very good. To my surprise, this ball as advertised is clean but definitely has a great reaction off the spot without it being too aggressive. One of the words used was forgiven to describe this ball because if you got it right too quickly it didn't over bounce and if you got it left it kind of just sat there and held. I was fortunate to use this ball tonight at a center that I have been struggling to find the right combination of ball or balls to use, but tonight I was able to use the next factor all three games and even though the series wasn't honor score worthy, I shot 640 and was tied for high on the pair. 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 your order. This ball is available on 12/19/25 at Pin Point Pro Shop inside Lakes Bowl in Round Lake, IL or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop! #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #PinPointProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #LakesBowl #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #KenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive Check out my full ball reaction video on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onefrombills/reel/DSMbYZnDZNR

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!