- Victory Road

First Impressions
With the Victory Road, Storm brings a fascinating new development to market that stands out above all for its exceptional length and late reaction. Inside works the dynamic Inverted Fe2 core, which with a 2.57 RG and a 0.046 differential ensures very clean motion through the front sections of the lane. The R2S Pearl cover is tuned specifically to store the ball's energy extremely efficiently. The nature of the surface, with a 1500-grit polished finish, massively supports this trait by letting the ball glide effortlessly through the heads without building friction early. Visually the ball is a real eye-catcher, and it immediately conveys that this model was designed primarily for later and sharper direction changes. The technical match between core and cover has been achieved here in an extremely harmonious and purposeful way.
Comparison
Comparing the Victory Road with the Storm Hy-Road Pearl, the glaring differences in backend reaction jump out right away. The Storm Hy-Road Pearl tends to read a bit earlier, while the Victory Road holds its energy a decisive fraction longer and then responds noticeably more aggressively to the dry area. That characteristic makes it the perfect complement in your arsenal when the Hy-Road Pearl starts to lose energy in the pocket or enters too flat. Although both balls are aimed at lighter oil patterns, the Victory Road offers a noticeably more dynamic angle. It is the ideal solution for situations in which the Hy-Road Pearl no longer develops enough drive, since it generates the necessary entry angle.
On the Lanes
This ball shows its greatest strength once the lane has been played on a bit and the transition has clearly set in. It needs a certain amount of friction in the backend to develop its characteristic hook, which produces maximum, explosive carry. When the boards in the front part of the lane dry up, the ball lets you systematically move further inside and attack the pocket from a much deeper angle. It works excellently on medium to dry conditions and is an excellent choice if you're looking for a clean, responsive surface. Thanks to its forgiving nature on misses out to the outside, it should keep your scores stable at a very high level even in the late stages of a tournament.