This was a color scheme that has been used by Storm a few times in the past (Fire Storm and Fired Up). The Crimson/Fire combination has a pretty distinct look, to the point that you know what is being thrown when this ball is rolling down the lane.
On the lanes…
The Reign not only has the look of the two balls I previously mentioned, but the ball motion is really similar as well. For those of you who don’t remember the Fire Storm, it had great length and backend and the Fired Up was equally sideways. That idea bred some excitement, but also some caution when drilling this bowling ball as well. When I layed out this ball I wanted to make sure that I got the length, but not the added backend since this ball has that already. This ball is really clean through the front part of the lane and the backend reaction has great readability.
In conclusion…
The Reign will continue Storm’s tradition of great length and readable backend reaction. I have been able to use this on a variety of lane conditions and surfaces and in my belief this ball will match up to all styles of bowlers. Strokers may have to tweak the pearl cover just to get the ball to not have too much length and too much snap to get out those dreaded corner pins. Tweeners will like the length and pop they get on the backend on most patterns with this ball. Crankers will be able to get left, look right and watch out, because there aren’t too many parts of the lane that this ball won’t come back from!!
Color: Crimson/Fire Pearl
Cover: R2S™ Pearl Reactive
Weight Block: C.A.M.
RG: 2.57
Differential: 0.048
Fragrance: Red Hot Cinnamon
Review ball: 15 Lbs
Layout: 55 degree X 3.0 inch pin (pin right of the ring finger)
Surface:1500 Grit Polish
GLC’s “Out of 5 Stars” Rating…
Appeal: 4.00 Length: 4.50 Back End: 4.00
All balls were equipped with Turbo Insert products including the #1 selling interchangeable thumb insert, Switch Grip. For details on their premium line of insert products and accessories, visit www.turbogrips.com
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