New from Storm - !Q Tour Sapphire - New from Roto Grip - WICKED GREMLIN™

 

COVERSTOCK: R2S™Pearl Reactive 

WEIGHT BLOCK: C³™ Centripetal Control Core 

FACTORY FINISH: Power Edge™ 

COLOR: Sapphire 

FLARE POTENTIAL: Medium - Low 

FRAGRANCE: Blueberry 

The Storm !Q Tour Sapphire is here to deliver that same legendary feel and reaction that bowlers loved from the !Q Tour Ruby! The original !Q Tour line earned its reputation through the proven performance of the R2S coverstock, and the Sapphire proudly continues that legacy. R2S remains unmatched when it comes to generating friction on dry lane conditions, while the Power Edge finish adds just the right amount of traction in the oil to create a smooth, blended motion through the backend. At the heart of the !Q Tour Sapphire lies the iconic C³ Centripetal Control Core—Storm’s gold standard for benchmark reaction. For over a decade, this core has defined the perfect balance between power and control, giving bowlers the confidence to stay one step ahead on both league and tournament conditions. In #15, the RG is 2.49. Differential is .029.

PRODUCT DETAILS: COVERSTOCK: G-R1™ Solid Reactive 

WEIGHT BLOCK: Rondure™ MaxD Core 

FACTORY FINISH: 2000-grit Abralon® 

COLOR: Citrine/Red/Purple 

FLARE POTENTIAL: High 

CONDITION: Medium/Heavy Oil 

WICKED GREMLIN™ FEATURES & BENEFITS: 

CORE TECHNOLOGY: At the heart of it all is the same Rondure™ MaxD Core that propelled the original GREMLIN™ into superstar status thanks to its "maxed out" densities. 

COVER TECHNOLOGY: The G-R1™ Solid Reactive (GRIP-Response) coverstock delivers a high-friction, "grippy" footprint without the over-aggressive bite of its predecessor. Engineered as a refined, nano-free alternative to V-R1, this material provides a predictable mid-lane read and a smoother transition through the backend. It is the ideal choice for bowlers seeking heavy-oil traction with a more controlled, continuous motion. 

PERFORMANCE SYNOPSIS: This superb blend of core and cover delivers more traction in the midlane while still providing a responsive, down-lane reaction that sets it apart from other nano-free solids. It will handle those Medium/Heavy conditions wickedly. It’s the perfect ball for fresh house shots and transitioning tournament conditions, and a great alternative when your aggressive asymmetrics start hooking too soon. In #15 pounds, RG is 2.50, Differential .058, PSA .10