Storm Nova Bowling Ball Indepth Review Guide

Right after Storm released their Nova bowling ball, it has been labeled as the “strongest asymmetrical hybrid” to ever exist. If you’re into bowling with style, then the Storm Nova bowling ball will blow your mind. Moreover, if you love the craziness the asymmetrical bowling balls offer, you will love every bit of this ball’s performance.

No wonder why this ball received so much popularity. It goes without saying, Storm Nova has already made it to many professional bowlers’ arsenals. So why don’t you take a look at the Storm Nova bowling ball review for a better insight?

Why is this bowling ball the best?

The Storm Nova is one of those bowling balls you don’t come across every day. Not only it is uniquely built with the best high-flared, asymmetrical core, but also it has the most durable and high-raving coverstock. If you love exceptionally strong backend motion and angular breakpoint, the Storm Nova will not disappoint you.

Coverstock

Everyone loved the Storm Modern Marvel bowling ball when they encountered the R2X coverstock. How good was that bowling ball? If you have played with the Modern Marvel bowling ball, you will absolutely love the Hybrid reactive R2X coverstock of the Nova bowling ball too.

While this ball executes a stronger move off the medium-heavy oil pattern, it also responds to the lane frictions as fast as possible. When the ball first came out, everyone thought it was just a dupe for the Storm Physix bowling ball. But they were wrong. It’s no surprise how strong a hybrid reactive bowling ball can be, and the Storm Nova is just what you desire in a hybrid reactive coverstock. Because the Nova is more comfortable on high-concentrated oil patterns, better keep it away from drier lane conditions to get the best results.

Factory Finish

The reactive hybrid R2X coverstock of Storm Nova is finished at a 3000-Grit Abralon. The factory finish goes with the R2X coverstock just fine. Of course, if you want, you can customize the finish as per your choice. If 3000 Abralon feels a bit too much for you, you can go for 1500 or 2000 Abralon and the ball will react just as you expect it to.

Core

So a ball that has so much finesse on the outside, how great can it be from the inside? I am talking about the weight block aka the coverstock. As mentioned earlier, Storm Nova is an asymmetrical bowling ball. Meaning the core is not symmetrical in shape. The super popular Ignition core made a comeback for the Nova bowling ball. Some of you have probably used this core before for your international private-label bowling ball.

The Ignition core features an asymmetrical design that gives this particular core an RG of 2.49″, a total differential of 0.052″, and an intermediate differential (also known as mass bias differential) of 0.019″. Clearly, this big tumbly core is going to get into a very early roll. If Storm didn’t wrap the cover with a medium-strength shell on it, it could have been turned into a MoRich bowling ball like they were back in the 2000s.

What I love about this Ignition core is that it truly does ignite your bowling style. You will love how it retains so much energy to be impactful on the lane. The ball’s overall reaction will remind you a lot about the Roto Grip’s RST X-1 bowling ball. The way the ball will roll down the lane, you will thank the core for having such a top-notch quality.

Even in the toughest lane conditions, the ball will provide flawless performance to get you through anything. Because the core is constructed to be a bit more fast-revving, you should be careful if you are a low-rev bowler. The overall differential and RG are indicating that the core power of the ball retains energy and delivers high hooks simultaneously to keep your performance intact.

Color

A bowling ball without any pleasing outlook is already unimpressive. Storm understands that and so they always come up with the best-looking bowling balls in the market. The company claims that the color of the ball is a combination of Hot Pink, Lime, and Jet Black. I am being very specific here. Most average bowlers will say it is red, green, and black in color, which is also fine. Interestingly, the color pattern of the Storm Nova is really well-praised. Because of having colors from the green and red group on the outer layer, the Nova is very readable when it goes down the lane. In my opinion, it just looks flat-out fabulous!

As a bonus point, the Storm Nova contains fragrance. Once you unbox it, you will immediately smell the fresh Cherry Apple Slush. How beautiful is that!

Hook Potential

The combination of low RG (2.49) and high differential (0.052) is not new in Storm’s bowling balls. Previously, we have seen this kind of core design in Storm Phaze I and II bowling balls. If you understand a bowling ball’s functionality, then you must know already that bowling balls with high RG are better at providing length without the loss of energy. If it is a medium pattern you’re bowling on, take out your Storm Nova and enjoy the magical performance the ball has to offer.

You will be pleased to see the total hook Storm Nova can provide on medium oil patterns. It does hook a bit early but nothing terrifying. It has enough energy to carry down the lane and hit the pins with maximum force. You can even throw it on track areas and the ball will still have great pin carry followed by the beautiful continuous motion on the backends. So, don’t you worry! You are gonna see some nice satisfactory hooks by your bowling ball. The high flare potential is another bonus point for why pro bowlers are going to love the Storm Nova bowling ball.

Breakpoint Shape

Edging out the bowling ball from the Premier line by Storm, Storm Nova is currently ruling the market for being the strongest asymmetrical bowling ball. Starting at the front, the ball is going to speed up very quickly as soon as it hits the ground. While the ball is rolling, it will save tons of additional energy and carry them all the way to the pins. The RA valve on the cover will help you have a strong recovery at the backends so that your ball doesn’t just “skate” through the back part of the lane. Once the game starts to progress, the ball is gonna open up the lane for you when you need to move inside for farther go left/right.

Besides the top-notch overall bowling performance, let me brag about Nova’s beautiful angularity at the breakpoint. Doesn’t matter if the pattern is freshly applied or it has dried up a bit, Storm Nova will ensure maximum length with strong backends at the breakpoint. You will surely enjoy its superior backend reaction, efficient energy usage, and great length on various oil patterns.

What We Like

• The first thing you will notice about the Storm Nova ball is its outer look. But on a more important note, the revolutionary core and the innovative coverstock are what make a ball stand in the crowd. Storm Nova win the round for having both! The cover-core combo is everything you need.
• If your plan is to bring havoc on the bowling pins, this is a bowling ball you can rely on. The bowlers didn’t name is the strongest asymmetrical bowling ball for no reason. The Storm Nova does what it says. It does knock down the pins but not with that kind of high force a pro player wants it to do.
• Right off the spot, the Storm Nova shows off flawless ball motion while keeping the energy intact even after angular hooks. The ball keeps its cool when it delivers its angular hooking without jeopardizing the powerful pin knockdown.
• The Nova bowling ball is designed to be versatile. It will go with the majority of bowling styles and oil patterns. Make sure you practice with this ball enough to get the best results.
• The Nova is astonishingly strong as it has a score of 73-75 Rex D-Scale on the Durometer, Longevity is important if you want your bowling ball to last for a long time.
  What We Don’t Like
• Storm Nova is not suitable for longer patterns due to the low RG. If thrown on longer patterns, it will burn up easily and hook way earlier than expected. This will make the ball hit the wrong pocket and leave you with so many extra pins to pick up for your spare shooting.
• The ball is a bit terrified of the low ratio of the oil pattern. If you are planning to play on a flat oil pattern, you won’t enjoy Nova’s performance too much.
• Low-rev bowlers are going to have some difficulty playing with this bowling ball. I would recommend not using the Nova bowling ball if your rev rate is significantly low. For high-rev bowlers, this ball is a winner!
• Most bowlers, despite their bowling style, love how Storm Nova performs, except for strokers. If you’re a stroker and you feel like moving a bit on the inside, you won’t love the lack of hooking motion on the inside of the lane. This will disrupt the down-lane motion you wish to have.
• Storm Nova is recommended for medium-heavy oil patterns. So make sure the lane isn’t too dry. When your bowling ball encounters heavy friction, it loses its momentum before it hits the targeted pocket. Moreover, reactions like these will damage the hybrid reactive coverstock. A damaged bowling ball soon will be of no use.

Storm Nova Best Alternative

So what if you don’t want to or can’t afford to buy the new Storm Nova right now? Are there any substitutes for this particular bowling ball? Well, there’s plenty!

There are some similar bowling balls by Storm that will deliver similar motion and reaction. First of all, the Modern Marvel! Yes, I have to mention this as a dupe for having a similar cover. If you have a Proton Physix in your arsenal, sorry to tell you but that’s not a dupe. Proton Physix is not as strong as Nova.

Because the Nova is more precise and well-defined, Omega Crux makes a much better alternative for the Storm Nova bowling ball. If you have Roto Grip Hyper Pearl or Roto Grip Gem, know that they are pretty similar to Storm Nova. Storm Reality (or Altered Reality) is also a great alternative, but it is not as fast as Storm Nova.

The bottom line is that you will never find an exact alternative for a bowling ball. The Storm Nova is unique for its own characteristics and can’t just expect other bowling balls to react the same.

Conclusion

Be super like a nova with the Nova bowling ball, brought to you by Storm. The overall performance of this bowling ball is mind-blowing! Although some bowlers are saying that it’s a mid-strength bowling ball, Nova was pretty strong for me because I always love to practice on medium patterns, including house and sports patterns. So why don’t you judge yourself after you play with this bowling ball? I’m confident that no one will be disappointed using this fantastic bowling ball. So why wait? Join the Nova-squad today!