- Code Supreme

First Impressions
The Storm Code Supreme marks an exciting addition to the legendary Code series and immediately stands out visually with its striking color combination of white, dark red, and burgundy. Technically, Storm relies on a proven platform here, modernized for this release: at the heart of the ball works the famous asymmetric RAD4 core, which already gave classics like the Code Black their unmistakable identity. This core is characterized by an extremely high differential (0.058 at 15 lbs) and a strong intermediate differential (0.020), which physically produces enormous torque. This powerhouse is wrapped in the EXO Pearl Reactive coverstock. That's a decisive upgrade, since EXO technology (known from the DNA series) is considerably more modern and offers more traction than older pearl blends. With a factory finish of 1500-grit polish, the ball shows up shiny and ready to generate length, while giving off the scent typical of Storm, here in the "Blueberry" note.
Comparison
Compared directly within the Storm family, the Code Supreme positions itself as a more aggressive evolution of the popular Code Black. While the Code Black with its R2S Pearl surface was often considered the "gold standard" for skid/flip reactions, the Code Supreme brings more traction in the oil thanks to the EXO Pearl cover, without sacrificing the sharpness at the breakpoint. It is best placed as the intersection between the Dark Code (ReX Pearl cover) and the Code Black. Against balls with the R2S cover, the Code Supreme reads the lane a touch earlier and reacts less sensitively to carrydown, but retains the almost right-angle direction change characteristic of the RAD4 core. Compared to current balls from other manufacturers, you could put it in the "big asym pearl" category, similar to an Attention Star from Roto Grip, though the Supreme's RAD4 core often shows an even quicker response time off the friction.
On the Lanes
The ideal scenario for the Code Supreme is medium to heavy oil conditions where the lane has already gone through some transition but there is still enough oil in the front part of the lane. Thanks to the polished surface, the ball glides effortlessly through the heads and stores its energy for the last third of the lane. As soon as it hits friction, the RAD4 core unleashes its full potential and produces a drastic, defined hook into the pocket. It is especially effective if you like to "open up" the lane (increase your angle). When dull balls lose energy too early or symmetric balls don't generate enough entry angle, the Code Supreme is the weapon of choice. It should, however, be used with caution on very dry lanes, since the aggressive reaction could be too hard to control there. In summary, it's a specialist for steep angles and spectacular pin carry, as long as the oil volume allows for it.