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How it moves

Arcing turn (symmetric core). Dotted is skid, then the turn, then the roll into the pocket. Estimated from the coverstock, finish, core, and differential for a right-handed bowler with medium revs on a house shot. Lane conditions, speed, and layout move all of this.

Storm

Hy-Road 40

Hook potential6.5 (est.)6.5 of 10, estimated

How much the ball wants to hook, 1 (straight, a spare ball) to 10 (the strongest oil-eaters). The maker publishes no number for this ball, so this is estimated from the coverstock, core, finish, and differential.

Coverstock: A1S Pearl Reactive; Reactive pearl
Core: Inverted Fe² Technology
Factory finish: Power Edge
Color: Teal
Released: 2025-06-01
USBC: Approved 2025-05-06

Weights and specs

Weight	RG	Differential	Int. diff
15 lb	2.57	0.046	—

Surface

Coarse grit

Coarse and fine

Fine grit or polish

Power Edge. Coarse surfaces grip through oil and hook early; fine or polished surfaces skid longer and hook later. Surface changes over games, and a pro shop can take any ball either way with a pad.

Reviews on YouTube

Creating the Difference · 2025 · THE RETURN OF ONE OF THE BEST LINES IN BOWLING | Storm Hyroad 40 | Deep Dive Ball Review

BowlerX.com · 2025 · Storm Hyroad 40 Bowling Ball | BowlerX Full Review with JR Raymond

Almost Perfection Pro Shop · 2025 · Storm Hy Road 40 vs Storm Hy Road - 14 Pound Ball Reviews

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