- !Q Tour Nano

First Impressions
The Storm !Q Tour Nano comes in an extremely menacing purple and red solid color blend. At the heart of this model beats the proven symmetric C³ Centripetal Control core, which features a low RG of 2.490 and a very low differential of 0.029. The outer layer consists of the extremely tacky NRG Solid Reactive coverstock, finished at the factory with 4000 grit Abralon. This combination of a highly controlled core and the massive Nano surface should make the ball dig in extremely early and deliver a huge, heavy, strongly rolling roll phase.
Comparison
Compared to the original Storm IQ Tour Solid, the Nano offers noticeably more early traction and a far more arcing reaction in heavy oil, since the Nano cover provides massive microscopic bite. Against the Storm Phaze II, the !Q Tour Nano delivers similarly massive midlane control, though with marginally less backend snap due to the extremely low differential. When friction on the lane increases and the transition dries out the front part of the lane, this ball reacts extremely sensitively and burns up energy immediately.
On the Lanes
The Storm !Q Tour Nano is ideally suited to lane conditions with extreme oil volume and to short sport patterns. For strokers and tweeners it offers the option of playing direct lines on freshly oiled patterns, since the surface finds immense hold in the heads. The steady drive toward the pocket should deliver convincing carry, as the ball rolls extremely heavily through the pin deck. Once the lane dries up, however, the ball can hit flat. In those situations a smoother cover is advisable.