- Super Son!Q

First Impressions
The Storm Super Son!Q, released in March 2019, is the logical, higher-performance evolution of the popular Son!Q. Visually, the ball comes in a warm color combination of orange, bronze and platinum that catches the eye immediately, and it is accompanied by a sweet "Sweet Pecan" scent. The surface is finished at the factory with 3000-grit Abralon, which provides noticeable texture for traction in oil. The heart of the ball is the technically fascinating Centripetal HD (High Density) core. This symmetrical core is defined by an extremely low RG of 2.47 (at 15 lbs), which means the ball is put into rotation almost immediately after release ("revs up"). The 0.047 differential provides a healthy amount of flare. Wrapped around this core is the NRG Hybrid Reactive cover. This "Nano" technology, known for its microscopic peaks that increase traction on the lane, is executed here as a hybrid version (a mix of solid and pearl) to bridge the gap between pure traction and the length you need.
Comparison
Compared directly to the original Storm Son!Q (pearl surface), the Super Son!Q behaves completely differently. While the original Son!Q was loved for its length and extreme snap off the backend, the Super Son!Q is a monster in the midlane. Thanks to the NRG hybrid cover and the 3000-grit finish, it reads the lane considerably earlier and offers a much rounder, more controllable motion. Compared to the ultimate benchmark ball, the Storm Phaze II, the Super Son!Q often revs up a tick more in the heads because of its extremely low RG core (2.47 vs. 2.48 on the Phaze II), and its roll feels somewhat "heavier" and more stable. It is less angular than a Storm AstroPhysiX, which uses asymmetry to change direction at the breakpoint. The Super Son!Q offers one of the most stable midlane reads in the symmetrical category, which makes it clearly stronger than a Storm IQ Tour, which runs in similarly controlled fashion but covers fewer boards overall and has less hook potential.
On the Lanes
The Storm Super Son!Q is made for medium to heavier oil patterns where control in the front and middle part of the lane is decisive. It is not a ball for dry lanes or burned-up heads, since the very low RG core and the tacky cover would cause it to lose energy too early. Its strength is on fresh sport patterns or heavy house shots, where it can be the first ball out of the bag to read the oil pattern. It smooths out over-reacting backends by distributing energy evenly down the lane instead of saving it for a wild jump at the end. If you throw the ball fast, this is