On the Shelf..... Storm again went with a Retro theme of Burnt Orange/Scarlet for the Reign of Fire. The ball looks like a cross between the Tour Power and Fire Power of years’ past. A very distinct look that will have everyone in the bowling center knowing what you are throwing. The color could be a drawing card or a detractor depending on your color taste.
On the lanes… The layout on this ball was done with the thought in mind that I needed to find some smoother reactions on some of the fresher synthetics and some old wood lanes that I currently bowl on. What I got was just that! This ball is really clean thru the front part of the lane and not jumpy at all at the breakpoint. On some of the fresh, it allows me to play the drier part of the lane without having the ball going sideways when it gets to the dry a little early. On the wood, I can get in a little bit more, but still don’t have to worry about the ball going to high when the lanes start to burn up.
In conclusion… The Reign of Fire has its rightful place in Storm’s Thunder line. Storm has always does a really good job of finding a hole in a certain product line and filling the void. The Hy-Road was the standard in this line, the Reign is the skid/flip ball of the line, and the Reign of Fire is the control ball. Strokers should drill this ball with a stronger layout or leave it at box finish to get some needed backend reaction. Tweeners should be able to play the bumper with this ball on a variety of conditions, and the Crankers may love this ball for all the control and hit that this ball should give. Storm has done another outstanding job with another great ball release to combat the bowler’s needs in today’s market.
Color: Burnt Orange / Scarlet
Cover: R2S Solid Reactive
Weight C.A.M.RG: 2.57
Differential: 0.048
Review ball: 15 Lbs
Layout: 60 degree drilling angle 4.0 inch pin GLC’s “Out of 5 Stars” Rating…
Appeal: 2.50 Length: 3.00 Back End: 3.75
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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