Manufacturer:
Storm
Release:
March 2020
Status:
Discontinued
Release:
March 2020
Factory Finish:
3.000 Abralon
BOWLING BALL INFOS
First Impressions
The Storm Axiom comes in an eye-catching color combination of sky blue, navy and slate gray, and introduces the next generation of Storm nanotechnology with its NeX Solid Reactive coverstock. The NeX (Nano Extreme) coverstock is the earliest-reading surface Storm has developed to date, yet it offers more backend motion than expected. The package is completed by the new symmetrical Orbital core, which comes in at a 2.48 RG and a 0.050 differential in 15 pounds. The surface arrives out of the box with a 3000 Abralon finish, giving the ball its characteristic matte appearance.
Comparison
The Axiom establishes itself as the strongest-hooking ball in Storm's Master Line, taking that spot thanks to its noticeably more aggressive NeX coverstock compared to the TX-16 on the Storm Phaze II. The motion characteristics are reminiscent of a stronger, more continuous version of the Storm Phaze II, with the Axiom standing out through its earlier reaction and higher overall hook. At the same 3000 Abralon factory surface, the new NeX cover shows better oil displacement than both the NRG and R2S cover systems. Compared to the Storm Omega Crux, the Axiom should serve as the logical step up when conditions get too heavy for standard options.
On the Lanes
The Axiom was developed for one specific purpose: heavy oil conditions, since it needs plenty of oil in the heads to store energy for the pins. This focus on high oil volume makes the ball a first choice on the heaviest oil patterns, where sufficient volume in the front is essential. Its great strength lies in the proportional response to friction — the more friction the ball sees, the stronger its reaction, which makes for predictable behavior. If you have low ball speed or a high rev rate, you should be especially careful, as the ball is not very forgiving. On fresh sport and challenge patterns with high oil volume, the Axiom shows its strengths through smooth, controlled motion with backend motion. The ball works very well as a benchmark option for heavy conditions and provides the stability needed for consistent performance in demanding environments.
The Storm Axiom comes in an eye-catching color combination of sky blue, navy and slate gray, and introduces the next generation of Storm nanotechnology with its NeX Solid Reactive coverstock. The NeX (Nano Extreme) coverstock is the earliest-reading surface Storm has developed to date, yet it offers more backend motion than expected. The package is completed by the new symmetrical Orbital core, which comes in at a 2.48 RG and a 0.050 differential in 15 pounds. The surface arrives out of the box with a 3000 Abralon finish, giving the ball its characteristic matte appearance.
Comparison
The Axiom establishes itself as the strongest-hooking ball in Storm's Master Line, taking that spot thanks to its noticeably more aggressive NeX coverstock compared to the TX-16 on the Storm Phaze II. The motion characteristics are reminiscent of a stronger, more continuous version of the Storm Phaze II, with the Axiom standing out through its earlier reaction and higher overall hook. At the same 3000 Abralon factory surface, the new NeX cover shows better oil displacement than both the NRG and R2S cover systems. Compared to the Storm Omega Crux, the Axiom should serve as the logical step up when conditions get too heavy for standard options.
On the Lanes
The Axiom was developed for one specific purpose: heavy oil conditions, since it needs plenty of oil in the heads to store energy for the pins. This focus on high oil volume makes the ball a first choice on the heaviest oil patterns, where sufficient volume in the front is essential. Its great strength lies in the proportional response to friction — the more friction the ball sees, the stronger its reaction, which makes for predictable behavior. If you have low ball speed or a high rev rate, you should be especially careful, as the ball is not very forgiving. On fresh sport and challenge patterns with high oil volume, the Axiom shows its strengths through smooth, controlled motion with backend motion. The ball works very well as a benchmark option for heavy conditions and provides the stability needed for consistent performance in demanding environments.
COVERSTOCK
CORE
Core:
Core Type:
16 Lbs:
RG 2.470 | Diff 0.048
15 Lbs:
RG 2.480 | Diff 0.050
14 Lbs:
RG 2.550 | Diff 0.049
Characteristics::
Ball Information
Rating
User Ratings (1)
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Guter Solid mit geringer Lebensdauer für mich
Ich habe den Axiom wirklich als guter Benchmark Ball geliebt am Anfang, hatte aber das Gefühl, dass die Oberfläche doch recht schnell den "Geist" aufgibt. Nach nicht einmal 6 Monaten ist seine Reaktion deutlich geringer ausgefallen, selbst bei regelmäßiger Oberflächen Behandlung und auch das professionelle Aufarbeiten auf Box-Finish.
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