BALANCE HOLE LOCATION GUIDE

EXTRA HOLE PLACEMENT:

• On the PAP - Will produce earlier roll and a smoother break point.
• Off the PAP - Will produce much earlier roll with increased hook potential.
For heavy oil and players with low rev rates, always use layouts that utilize an extra hole
for a stronger ball reaction.

STORM WARNING
PRO DRILLING I N S T R U CT I O N S High rev players should use extra holes
located no farther from the grip center than the PAL.
Also, for these players, consider using a smaller drill bit (7/8" and down)
and drilling deep to remove excess weight.

On the PAP Off the PAP

PAP
PAP

STORM LEGEND X
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STORM XTRAS SURFACE REACTION GUIDE

= Major Pin
BALL REACTION PROCEDURE RESULT
Sand ball with 800-320 grit
= Center of Gravity (CG) Too much skid - wet/dry sandpaper or Scotch-Brite Earlier roll with
not enough hook (as you decrease in grit the stronger hook
ball will hook earlier)
PAP = Positive Axis Point Clean ball with Consistent ball
Good Storm Xtras Reacta-Clean reaction with
or Proacta-Clean increased pin carry

X = Balance Hole Slightly early hook

Polish ball for 30 - 90 seconds with both
Storm Xtras Step #1 and Step #2
Increased length -
increased backend

Good with Polish ball for 30 - 90 seconds Increased length -

= Ball Track slightly early hook with Storm Xtras Step #1 increased backend

Polish ball for 30 - 90 seconds with both Increased length -

Early hook
= Perpendicular Axis Line (PAL) Storm Xtras Step #1, Step #2 and Step #3 increased backend

Polish ball for 30 - 90 seconds with both

Early hook - Increased length -
Storm Xtras Step #1, Step #2, Step #3
= Mass Bias Location over hook
and Xtra-Shine/Proacta-Shine
increased backend

Polish ball for 30 - 90 seconds with both

Early hook - Increased length -
Storm Xtras Step #1, Step #2, Step #3
over hook increased backend
Proacta-Shine/Xtra-Shine and Diamond Gloss

No matter what surface you use, Storm Xtras Reacta-Clean and Proacta-Clean pulls the oil out of the
shell, restoring the tacky feel, resulting in a more consistent ball reaction with increased pin carry.
 The following layouts are for right-handed players. Now select a RAD position:
Remember to flip or rotate to produce "mirror-image" for left-handed players. (A) Locate the RAD halfway between the ball track and PAL to produce a sharp
breakpoint
(B) Place the RAD at the PAL for an earlier, smoother breakpoint.
(C) Place the RAD 2" past the PAL for a very heavy midlane roll on long oil patterns.
5-3/4" Be sure to check for excess side weight and finger/thumb weight, as a balance hole
may be necessar y for any of these layouts. If one is required, draw a line from the

LAYOUT #1 center of the grip through the CG and extend to the PAL. This will be the location
of the balance hole.
With this layout, we PAP NOTE: For reaction adjustments, consult the Ball Surface Guide at the end of these
place the pin 5-3/4" instructions.
from the PAP, above
the finger holes,
to produce length
on drier conditions. (A) (C)

Next we select a mass (B)

RAD position suitable
for our desired breakpoint shape.
(A) RAD in the Ball Track - designed to produce a late and smooth breakpoint. 4-1/2"
(B) RAD in the Strong Position - this will produce an earlier and sharper
breakpoint than Position A. PAP
LAYOUT #3
- Good for extreme entry angle! • Place pin and CG 4-1/2” from PAP.

(C) RAD on the Perpendicular Axis Line (PAL) - produces the earliest breakpoint • Use scale to determine static balance.
of the three positions while providing a controllable and “readable" backend. • Produces length and an arcing backend.
- Works great on heavy oil patterns! •A layout every player should have in their bag.
Be sure to check for excess side weight and finger/thumb weight, as a balance hole
may be necessar y for any of these layouts. If one is required, draw a line from the
center of the grip through the CG and extend to the PAL. This will be the location
of the balance hole.
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NOTE: For reaction adjustments, consult the Ball Surface Guide at the end of these instructions.
NW NE
W E
SW SE

LAYOUT #2 LAYOUT #4
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With this layout, we place the pin • Place pin and CG 3-3/8” from PAP.
4-1/4" 4-1/4" from the PAP. This • Use scale to determine both side 3-3/8"
position will produce medium to and finger weight.
high flare, great for players trying • Locate balance hole on the PAP
PAP to “open up" on a medium to and remove excess side weight X
PAP
heavy oil lane condition. to 3/4 ounce positive.
(D) For bowlers with medium to high NOTE: To remove excess finger weight,
rev rates, this in position will drill finger holes 2.5” deep.
often produce the most overall • Produces maximum flare and hook.
● hook throughout the entire lane!
(B) (C) • Works especially well for Tweeners
and Strokers!
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PIN-OUT DRILLINGS – 4 to 5-1/2” WEIGHT BLOCK DESIGNS

Based upon the proven principles of Storm's

patented split-density designs, RAD technology features
LAYOUT#5 5-1/2" unique shapes and new concepts in ball design.
• Place pin and CG 5-1/2” from PAP.
• Locate RAD in between ball track
and strong position. These innovative cores and weight blocks are
• Use scale to determine static balance. PAP
• To locate a balance hole if necessary,
the most dynamic designs available today!
draw a line from grip center through CG
and extend to axis midplane.
• High track players will benefit from Every ball with RAD technology is "factory spun"
this layout.
to ensure a precise mass bias location. This gives you
even more confidence in selecting your layouts.

4-1/2"
LAYOUT#6
PAP • Place pin and CG 4-1/2” from PAP. Storm Products, Inc.
• Place RAD on the axis midplane.
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• Use scale to determine static balance.
• To locate a balance hole if necessary,
draw a line from grip center through 165 South 8th West
CG and extend through axis midplane. P.O. Box 212
• This drilling will help generate more Brigham City, UT 84302
midlane roll.
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