- Parallax Effect

First Impressions
The Storm Parallax Effect comes in an attractive color combination of Tangerine, Midnight and Turquoise, pairing distinctive aesthetics with functional performance, where every shape and contour of the core as well as the unique chemistry of the coverstock right down to the finish is optimized to support dynamic performance. At its heart is the asymmetric Aeroflo core, whose ellipse-shaped hole filled with lighter core material engineers a higher RG than is normally found in most asymmetric balls. The specs for 15 pounds: 2.52 RG, 0.054 differential and 0.019 intermediate differential. The cover is the TractionX7 Pearl, delivered polished to 1500 grit out of the box. The official release date was March 12, 2021. Comparison
As the pearl version of the original Storm Parallax, the Effect offers a noticeably different performance character. This ball provides a bit more length, backend and entry angle than its predecessor, but slightly less midlane reaction in heavy oil. In head-to-head testing the ball proved about 2-3 boards stronger than the Storm Nuclear Cell with an identical layout and definitely more reactive than balls like the Storm Axiom Pearl or Storm Phaze III. The reaction is strongly reminiscent of the Storm Intense Fire, with the Effect offering a very controllable motion while handling more oil than the original. The TractionX7 surface combines the best properties of seven popular Storm coverstocks, uniting the durability of TX-16, the backend of R2S and the slower oil absorption rates of SPEC. On the Lanes
The Parallax Effect is perfectly suited to medium to heavy oil volumes on medium and long patterns, and unlike many polished pearl balls it shows excellent results on both heavy and medium oil patterns, with the total hook on heavy oil being particularly impressive. As one of the easiest Storm balls for two-handed players, it lets you get to the backend without any trouble and without having to play beyond the fourth arrow. It offers a visually clear transition, becoming more reactive the more friction it finds, without reacting like falling off a cliff, which leaves room for error. If you have a lower rev rate, the ball makes for a strong benchmark pearl or a nice addition for heavy oil conditions in the tournament bag. As probably Storm's best asymmetric ball for a broad range of conditions, it outperforms the Storm Proton Physix, which has limited use in heavy oil.