As someone who throws 14lb equipment, I’m glad Storm is putting the AI core on everything. Storm balls are bad about going 14 lb ball very different specs from the 15 lb stuff., and the AI core brings the 14 stuff more in line with the 15. For example, the IQ and Hyroad ball specs are very close to each other at 14, and both of those are close to the Hustles.. which is nuts for 3 cores that should be in 3 different zones.
Oh good; I hadn't seen a new ball in the last 16 minutes But seriously, as a really high rev / high-ish speed player, level looks really interesting. I have enough high-hook balls and need a very low flare-er
So the Level is Storm answer to Hammer NU? Please explain what you meant as absorbing oil at a weird pace? What were other balls that absorbed oil at a weird pace?
In case anyone is wondering >>>> The "GRAPPLE" scent will be a "grape" flavoured apple scent >>>>> Used to be able to buy Grapples at the grocers >>>> but now I think they've been discontinued. These were apples soaked in a concentrated Grape solution >>>>>
On the Global covers, I don't think you got that one right. Like a Wolverine was S84, a Zen I think was like S71... then when something like the Eternity Pi came out l, then it was batch 901 or whatever...I think using 84 is going back to what they were doing
Yes and no. The Level seems to roll like urethane, but it has a high oil absorption so it will keep its cover from shining up quickly while NU balls shine very fast
Bros not tapped in with the 900G covers. They’re all on the 1-100 scale, just about 5 or 6 covers got the third number bc they were from the reserve batch (covers 900G were making before spi fully acquired them)
Probably won’t happen. AI core generally lowers the rg and raises the diff. Traditional urethanes usually have high rgs and low diffs, to keep them ball very smooth and controllable
As someone who throws 14lb equipment, I’m glad Storm is putting the AI core on everything. Storm balls are bad about going 14 lb ball very different specs from the 15 lb stuff., and the AI core brings the 14 stuff more in line with the 15. For example, the IQ and Hyroad ball specs are very close to each other at 14, and both of those are close to the Hustles.. which is nuts for 3 cores that should be in 3 different zones.
I throw 14 and never had this issue 🤷🏿♂️
Excited and will be purchasing both!
Oh good; I hadn't seen a new ball in the last 16 minutes
But seriously, as a really high rev / high-ish speed player, level looks really interesting. I have enough high-hook balls and need a very low flare-er
So if it absorbs oil faster, it'll be dead after 10 games and you'll have to detox it no?
If you did a video giving clear definitions of things like strong, weak, early, smooth, etc. it would be incredibly helpful
Just another gimmick to get away from Urethane to sell balls at a faster pace. The 100 games bowling ball era is bad for bowling.
100 games is 🤪. I can’t even think to afford that lol
Theres two other Zen with AI that's been out. The reloaded just dropped and the Zen GPT dropped both have AI just different cover
Im excited about the new zen ball
Been waiting for the new Zen. Santa coming in January.
So the Level is Storm answer to Hammer NU? Please explain what you meant as absorbing oil at a weird pace? What were other balls that absorbed oil at a weird pace?
Yeah sure and the lightning blackout was damn near $200
In case anyone is wondering >>>> The "GRAPPLE" scent will be a "grape" flavoured apple scent >>>>> Used to be able to buy Grapples at the grocers >>>> but now I think they've been discontinued. These were apples soaked in a concentrated Grape solution >>>>>
Zen 25 sounds alot like the Marvel Pearl AI (international)
I believe Level is a limited edition ball
Where did the zen master fall?
On the Global covers, I don't think you got that one right. Like a Wolverine was S84, a Zen I think was like S71... then when something like the Eternity Pi came out l, then it was batch 901 or whatever...I think using 84 is going back to what they were doing
Howdy! 👋
Jan 17 is the WWRD
Seems like a two handers ball? Am I wrong?
Theres no such thing as a 2 handed ball except the 2 cores dv8 made specifically with no thumb drillings in mind
Level is their response to Not Urethane?
Yes and no. The Level seems to roll like urethane, but it has a high oil absorption so it will keep its cover from shining up quickly while NU balls shine very fast
Bros not tapped in with the 900G covers. They’re all on the 1-100 scale, just about 5 or 6 covers got the third number bc they were from the reserve batch (covers 900G were making before spi fully acquired them)
Agreed, but the scale isn’t too accurate when comparing those old balls to new ones
I believe SPEC had slow oil absorption, not NEX.
You're definitely right, good call!
What would be crazy would be adding AI to make a pitch black AI
Probably won’t happen. AI core generally lowers the rg and raises the diff. Traditional urethanes usually have high rgs and low diffs, to keep them ball very smooth and controllable
Hammer NU Blue 2.568 RG .027 Differential
November 2023 release date
Don’t think I’ll get the zen because I have optimum idol pearl and they seem very similar. I might get the level tho
Looking forward to both of these. Thanks for the in-depth overviews.
Rpm coverstock to counter HK22 hmmm
Zen25 = zen gpt?
Am I the only one ZVL Bowling looks like matt patt😂😢
Lol you’re not - I’ve heard this a few times
Zen 25 looks like an S2 by color...More like Zen24.
I'm skipping the boring all black balls.
Waiting for better stuff.
Am I late to the party?
Hello
Will be interesting to see the RETAIL PRICE of the new "LAB" Series from Storm >>>>>>
$195 is what BowelrsMart has it at rn - I’m assuming it’ll be around that price for all of them in the future