- Critical Code

First Impressions
The Storm Critical Code arrives with a completely new NRG-3 pearl reactive cover and the proven RAD-4 core. With its 1500-grit polished surface, the Critical Code's NRG-3 pearl reactive coverstock should glide through early friction with ease without sacrificing the midlane control needed for consistency at the breakpoint. The RAD (Radial Accelerating Disc) core technology is defined by an extremely dense modified disc shape that generates considerable torque — so much that it sits at the top of the Premier line with a higher differential than any other weight block in its class. This RAD-4 technology should deliver exceptional torque, which leads to larger entry angles and more pin-destroying power than most asymmetric cores can offer.
Comparison
Storm's Code series has used many different coverstock formulations over the years, but for the Critical Code the company developed something completely new in NRG-3 pearl reactive. In the past, the RAD-4 has already powered superstars like the Storm Code X, Code Red and Code Black. Compared to other balls in the Code family, the Critical Code positions itself as a technological upgrade that picks up where the series' established coverstocks reached their limits. The combination of the revolutionary NRG-3 pearl reactive technology and the proven RAD-4 core performance should create a new dimension of ball motion. Where established coverstocks such as NRG, R2S or R3S were no longer enough for certain applications, Storm developed the Critical Code system from the ground up.
On the Lanes
The Critical Code is aimed at bowlers looking for a balance between controllable length and a powerful backend reaction. The polished NRG-3 pearl reactive surface should play to its strengths especially on medium to heavy oil volumes, where the pearl technology's ability to get through the heads harmonizes with midlane control. The exceptional torque of the RAD-4 core should translate into more precise entry angles and improved pin action. For tournament and league bowlers who have to deal with changing lane conditions, the Critical Code promises the necessary versatility through its technological innovation. The combination of pearl length and asymmetric core torque makes it an option for bowlers of various styles who need consistent performance on both fresh and transitioning lane conditions. The Critical Code should be the upgrade needed to take your game to new heights.