Knowing the hook length is key for bowlers to predict how the ball will move. This knowledge lets them adjust where they stand and aim to improve their game. It's also crucial for understanding ball shape and how it impacts the ball's path on the lane.

Balls with high flare potential create pronounced hook shapes and are ideal for bowlers seeking strong backend reaction and maximum hook potential. For bowlers who prefer a more predictable and controllable motion, low flare balls offer a smoother, less aggressive hook shape.

2023年2月11日 · Here, we have ranked the three main bowling ball types from low to high hook potential. Keep in mind that this chart is not comprehensive and that some bowling balls may have qualities that fall outside of the listed categories. Keep reading, and we'll jump into each bowling ball type and why it behaves the way it does.

2025年2月13日 · Storm Ball Comparison Graph. The graph below shows a comparison of all Storm balls. It shows four dimensions from our on-lane testing results: Horizontal axis: Total Hook rating; Vertical axis: Length rating; Circle size: Torque rating; Circle color: Backend rating; Hover over each colored circle in the graph to see that ball’s name and ratings.

The Perfect Scale® ranges from 1 to 300, with plastic balls that have minimal hook potential starting at 5. Currently, the highest recorded rating is 237.7, leaving space for future advancements in ball technology.

Between Shots Wipe with Storm Shammy Wipe with Storm Shammy After Bowling Clean with Suggested Storm Cleaner Clean with Suggested Storm Cleaner ... Scuff with an Abralon® Pad to Maintain Original Reaction Every 30 Games Scuff with an Abralon® Pad and Re-polish with Storm Reacta ShineTM Every 60 Games Ball is Due For Full Resurface and New Inserts

Storm Drilling layouts includes, key drilling, psa drilling, advanced drilling, master drilling, basic drilling, pro drilling for all of their lines: premier line, master line, fire line, thunder line, tropical line, etc...

Choosing the right Storm bowling balls vs. oil conditions is derived from knowing the given factory finishes and which grit texture process is applied to the given bowling balls. Many of these options listed below can also be found on the Storm pro shop "Product And Maintenance Guide" poster.

The BTM Ball Comparison Graph shows a graphical comparison of all recently-reviewed bowling balls. The graph shows four dimensions from our on-lane testing results: Hover over each colored circle in the graph to see that ball’s name and ratings. Click a …

All balls pictured in the following drilling guide use a generic PAP of 5" over and ¾" up. Your PAP may be different, therefore your layouts ( or the position of various reference points on the balls) may not match the illustrations. It is very important that each bowler knows their PAP before drilling their Storm bowling ball.