- Clear Storm Black/Gold Belmo

First Impressions
With the Clear Storm Black/Gold Belmo, Storm brings a fascinating new development to market that stands out above all for its exceptional length and late reaction. Inside works the dynamic Pancake core, which with a 2.69 RG and a 0.019 differential ensures very clean motion through the front part of the lane. The polyester cover is specifically tuned to store the ball's energy extremely efficiently. The surface with its polished finish supports this property in a major way by letting the ball glide effortlessly through the heads without building friction early. Visually it's a real eye-catcher and immediately conveys that this model was designed primarily for later and sharper direction changes. The technical match between core and cover is extremely harmonious and purposeful here.
Comparison
Comparing the Clear Storm Black/Gold Belmo with the Ebonite Maxim, the glaring differences in backend reaction jump out immediately. The Ebonite Maxim tends to read a bit earlier, while the Clear Storm Black/Gold Belmo holds its energy a decisive fraction longer and then reacts noticeably more aggressively to the dry area. That property makes it the perfect complement in your arsenal when the Maxim starts losing energy in the pocket or entering too flat. Although both balls are aimed at lighter oil patterns, the Clear Storm Black/Gold Belmo offers a noticeably more dynamic angle. It's the ideal solution for situations where the Maxim no longer develops enough drive, since it generates the necessary entry angle.
On the Lanes
This ball shows its greatest strength when the lane has already been played on a bit and the transition is clearly underway. It needs a certain amount of friction in the backend to develop its characteristic hook, which produces maximum, explosive carry. As the boards in the front part of the lane dry up, it 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, quick-reacting surface. With its forgiving nature on shots missed to the outside, it should keep your scores stable at a very high level even in the late stages of a tournament.