- Mix Lime/Royal/Custard

First Impressions
The Storm Mix was introduced in July 2013 as a versatile addition to the lineup and fills the niche between pure polyester and mild urethane. The look is kept simple, while the cover is made of a special urethane blend that comes finished with a 3500-grit polish out of the box. Inside sits the proven symmetrical Traditional 3-Piece Core, which provides a calm and predictable ball motion. The specs at 15 pounds show an RG of 2.69 and a very low differential of 0.006. This combination results in a ball designed for minimal friction and extremely low flare potential, with the urethane material promising slightly better durability than conventional plastic along with improved bite on the lane surface.
Comparison Compared to a classic polyester ball such as the Storm Ice Storm, the urethane shell of the Storm Mix delivers a somewhat more controlled move on the backend. Where pure plastic can often slide uncontrollably, the urethane of the Mix offers a more subtle interaction with the friction. Put next to a performance urethane ball like the Storm Pitch Black, it becomes clear that the Mix generates considerably less overall hook and responds to the transition much later. Compared to a mild entry-level ball with a reactive cover, such as the Storm Tropical Breeze from the same era, the Mix shows a far straighter path without the typical change of direction at the end of the oil pattern. It therefore acts as a bridge for bowlers who find polyester too skiddy and reactive material already too lively on dry boards.
On the Lanes The ideal use case for the Storm Mix is spare shooting, especially on difficult spare leaves. It is aimed at all player types looking for a dependable ball to the pocket when the lanes are extremely dry or when an absolutely straight path to the pins is needed. Thanks to the urethane surface, it generates slightly better carry on spares than conventional plastic balls, since it is less prone to bouncing off the pins. On very short oil patterns or extremely burned-up heads it can also be repurposed as a strike ball to avoid an overreaction on the backend. It gives bowlers with a high rev rate the control needed to play the pocket without big detours. Its robust build makes it a long-lasting companion for any bowler who values precise repeatability of his shots, regardless of the transition present on the lane.