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(based on 29 ratings)
Brand: Storm
Located in: Bowling, Bowling Balls
Offering the best performance to price ratio, The Thunder Line? has been a dominating factor for nearly 15 years. So when it came time for the next release, well... let's just say that we felt the name was appropriate.

The Reign features the C.A.M. (Continuous Axis Migration) weight block. This newly designed part utilizes stategic contours along the Y and Z axes allowing for more consistent core motion as the ball migrates to its PSA. As an added feature, we have strategically placed optimal weighted mass blocks along the X axis for steeper entry angle. This means a more consistent motion through the front part of the lane and explosive backend power. We have encapsulated the C.A.M. core with the performance proven R2S pearlized coverstock. Our tests show that the R2S pearl delivers the optimum length and backend motion to enhance this shape. In addition to its great price, this ball delivers a benchmark in innovation adn performance.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.7 stars
(based on 29 reviews)
97% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attractive(4), Great price(3), Great weight(3)
Best Uses:
Local bowling alley(3), Upgrade(3)
Describe Yourself:
League bowler(4)
Was this a gift?:
No(4)
 
Reigning on the pins
By Cincy from St Louis MO on 8/21/2011
Pros:
Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Smooth in transition
Best Uses:
Medium oil, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I'm a tweener, Reign is very smooth down the middle of lane clear thru to pocket where it DESTROYS pins. Good recovery if sent wide of target. With a little hand this one keeps you in the pocket all day.

 
awesome
By tyboVerified Reviewer from cary il on 3/21/2011
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Pro
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I use the ball during my league what can I say great ball cant get much better with that.

 
A fantastic upgrade
By DonVerified Reviewer from Flint, MI on 2/27/2011
Pros:
Hits good, Rolls well
Best Uses:
League, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
Yes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

This was a gift from my wife. before this I threw a polished Urethane that I have had for 12+ years. I have been bowling for years but found my average flattening out at 150. I only threw a single 200+ game this season before this ball.

At first it took a little getting used to. obviously the reaction compared to my urethane was a real shock. after about a month of regular use and regular cleanings with Reacta Shine this ball came around. The ball rolls smooth and hits like a truck. my average has picked up 30 pins in the last few weeks and to date I have thrown several 600 series and regularly roll 200+ games during practice.

 
Great ball Great price Thanks Bowling.co
By Rock the PocketVerified Reviewer from Pittsburgh Pa. on 2/22/2011
Pros:
Attractive Design, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I use it as my only ball. I need no other.This ball is everything the reviews say it is. I increased my average by 10 pins in just a week. Hits the pocket even if i'm off a little. It delivers a great back end. [...]What's not so great. I didn't get it sooner.

 
Great Ball
By CreatureVerified Reviewer from Scottsburg, IN and Madison IN on 2/2/2011
Pros:
Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Great Weight
Best Uses:
Local Bowling Alley
Describe Yourself:
League Bowler
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

Have had this ball now for a couple of weeks been averageing very well with it now. This past week shot 722 actual with it 255, 246, 221 great ball and gets perfect carry only left two ten pins all night and they were both my fault

 
Worst ball I have ever thrown from Storm
By DKVerified Reviewer from Portland,Oregon on 12/29/2010
Cons:
Doesn't Finish like most
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I had the Reign drilled off the #2 pattern thinking it would have a lot of back end and instead the ball loses steam at the break point. Absolutely the worst ball I have ever thrown from STORM.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Awesome product
By Chris the LeftyVerified Reviewer from Cleveland,Ohio on 12/21/2010
Pros:
Best ball yet, Does What it Says
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
On mid to heavy oil
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I have been using Storm all my life..I love the Storm product..I average 220 and think this is best ball yet..Very controllable with a huge back end.Thank you Storm and keep up the great work.

 
Great Ball By Storm
By Bwl2winVerified Reviewer from Springfield, IL on 10/25/2010
Pros:
Great price, Strong late movement
Cons:
Nope
Best Uses:
Getting strikes, Then getting more strikes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

this ball is perfect. I am 16 and average right at 200 and the first seven weeks in my saturday league that had this ball i threw 5 700's and 2 650+ series. I can go a little slower (14) and play inside out or do what i love to do and throw it faster (16) straight down the 8 board and let it get farther down the lane before it drives right through the pocket.

 
"I would buy this product again and agai
By MotownVerified Reviewer from Aurora, Co on 10/18/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

Things that are great about it,has great power and and drive. I shot my 4th 300 in leaue on my last game with it. When lanes or dry, hooks to much for me, buy a great mid range bowling ball.

 
If you dont have one go get it now
By Eric the strikerVerified Reviewer from Bwood on 10/9/2010
Pros:
Good Length, Good Looking, GREAT HOOK, Great price
Best Uses:
Anytime bowler, League Bowling
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

great ball overall has the greatest backend action i have seen on a ball. The price point is perfect for anyone trying to grab a new ball and i would personally buy another. GO out and grab your self one today

 
Storm Reign, reigns supreme
By steve going deepVerified Purchaser from ohio on 9/22/2010
Pros:
Great price
Best Uses:
Inside line
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I am a tweener, used Storm's Key Drilling Guide Layout # 1...the reign allows me to pick up more boards in the heads, I now can start a bit inside of the horde and send the ball to the dry and the ball reads the lane wonderfully and transitions off the break smoothly and makes a powerful move to and threw the pocket, as the lanes breakdown I continue moving deeper and the ball still comes back with hit...this ball really gave me a "shot" I didn't have before.

 
Fits Right In
By A2Verified Reviewer from Saint Louis, MO on 8/30/2010
Pros:
League Pattern Destroyer
Cons:
Not Great On Heavy Oil
Best Uses:
Lane Breakdown
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I own everything Storm has to throw at you: Virtual Gravity, Virtual Energy, Hy-Road, Gravity Shift, Invasion, Dimension and Second Dimension, Original Shift, Reign, Rapid Fire, Natural. Even tho I've retired some of these from competition I am never disapointed by any of them. I have my Reign pin down spliting the fingers. I like this ball as lanes breakdown during tournament play because it takes less arm effort to push the ball down a dryer lane. still holds line consistantly and usually if I don't strike its because my hand slacks off and doesn't stay firm. Great during league play when patterns offten aren't much more than 40' max. PBA patterns are erased with this ball if you can manage your speed. My girlfriend has one of these too and raised her average 30 pins. I'm a 231 avg and live and die with Storm. and I cannot stress how Storm creates an arsenal within their products so well. Wtih the exception in the shift series..

 
The Storm Reigns over my Mutant Cell
By Tapped out MarvinVerified Reviewer from concord, Ca. on 8/30/2010
Pros:
Wow this ball is awesome
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

[...] I just finished my summer league and ended up with a 187 average. My Mutant Cell was curving a little too much and I was leaving a lot of large splits. I had this ball drilled and I have bowled 16 games since Thursday night. I have had two games under 200 (184 & 197)and 14 games over 200 including 268 259 257 & 248 games. I'm in heaven. This ball is smooth from release to it's breaking point and then it heads for the pocket. That's when the fun starts.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't judge a book by its cover
By Mo-TownVerified Reviewer from Devner,CO. on 8/24/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

Things that are great about it, rolls very well with superman power, can be drilled for any pattern of lane usage.

 
Reign
By PlmmorrisVerified Purchaser from Fontana, CA on 7/13/2010
Pros:
Excellent ball, Outstanding cover stock
Best Uses:
Any type of lane
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

My husband started throwing a curve ball and this ball works wonderful, he has never thrown a curve ball nor had fingertips and now he has improved his average in just a month of over 12 pins. Wow what a ball

 
Red Hot Bowling
By ERVerified Purchaser from Williston, ND on 6/22/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

Given as a gift. First ball for a new bowler. Bowler would usually bowl around 100. First two games w/the Storm Reign were 120 and 129. He likes it. Ball is attractive. I've noticed that it made the bowler more consistent with our group of people. Now I have competition!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Best ball I've ever bowled with.
By BuffBowler from Rockwall, TX on 4/24/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

Could not believe the how hard it broke on the first couple of shots. Had to move over 4 boards.
This ball just demolishes the pins, amazing strike ball.

 
Def not what i expected
By JustinVerified Reviewer from Lake Jackson, Texas on 4/10/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I love the ball...bought it yesterday 4-9-10, and i havent shot under 200. for my style of throwing and the way it was drilled, its the best ball out of my aresenal. My hammer sauce and Roto Grip Cell dont even compare. very strongly advise this ball. Great ball for a good price.

[8 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

 
Now My Primary Ball!
By The Old StrokerVerified Reviewer from Fort Washington, MD on 3/29/2010
Pros:
What's not to like
Best Uses:
THS, Tournaments
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I'm a stroker that can put extra revs on the ball when needed. This has become my primary ball, first and most times only ball out the bag (except for spare ball). I can use this ball on conditions from medium-light to medium-heavy. On the light side simply move left and swing it. On the heavier oils move right and play down and in. It crushed the pins, blows them off the deck on pocket hits. The the good thing about the hitting power is, the pins stay low which means good carry when you don't make that perfect shot. My average has gone up 20 pins using this ball which I use most of time now. My other balls seldom see play... only a few times where I've seen burnt or extremely wet lanes and had to use other equipment. Love this ball so much I'm buying at least 2 more to have over the next couple of years. May purchase a Reign of Fire to compliment, understand the ROF is a bit stronger than the Reign which will be better for wetter conditions.

I recommended this ball to a lady friend with a 143 average. After showing her how to use it she bowled her first 600 series with a 261 game. Everyone I know that has this ball is very pleased with it.

 
my go to ball
By bowlnman1990Verified Reviewer from bay city, mi on 3/24/2010
Pros:
Versatile, Very Forgiving
Cons:
Dies fairly quickly
Best Uses:
Heavy Oil, Play inside on burn, Slightly broken down shot
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I am a collegiate bowler and this has become my go to ball. On long patterns after we break the pattern down i pull this ball out. If you get it outside it roars back, if you miss in it will hold fairly well. I can also play a fade with it on the burn. Out of the box it was a little awkward, but once broken in is fantastic, but it is fading faster than id like at 300 games.

 
must see this ball in action!!!
By sarshVerified Reviewer from Templeton, IA on 3/18/2010
Pros:
Accuracy, Amazing recovery, Power power power, Stability
Best Uses:
Good league ball strong, Medium to heavy oil
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I bought this ball as a gift for my fiance. We had it drilled tonight and he threw a game just to get the feel for it. He's big on the approach, with a power stride, and he has a habit of throwing a nasty hook. This ball was exactly what he needed to calm that throw down! he missed his mark by twelve boards, rode the ditch, and still found the pocket. It was nothing but pocket or head pin with this ball. His Revs stayed very tight and consistent, with no momentum lost. Even after his line broke down, the ball stayed true to course, and didn't bite. AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! I think I was more excited watching him bowl than throwing myself! (girls, if you wanna get in good with him, pick this up!)
You've got to try this ball!

 
Love this ball so far!!
By KelascoVerified Reviewer from Saginaw, MI on 3/18/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I have a average of just 125. I throw a very nice hook ball that I have never been able to work to my advantage very well it would either hook too much or not enough for consistent results. This is my first high performance ball, I was looking for a ball that would enhance my hook ball and this ball did just that. I used the ball for the first time tonight and got my first ever 200 game.. yay! It hooked a lot more precisely and without any extra effort by me, hit the pocket nearly every time. My scores tonight (league bowling) 153, 212 and 209. The first game I was getting used to the ball with how much different it was compared to a plastic ball and it was heavier than my other balls.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
hi rev perfection
By Big Country (Matt Clayton) from fort sill, oklahoma on 2/21/2010
Pros:
Consistency, It carries everything
Cons:
I hate cinnamon
Best Uses:
League nights, Showing off
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I have picked up 12 pins on my average since buying this ball. The storm reign is an awesome ball, especially for the price.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
More Ball than I thought I was getting!
By WoodyVerified Reviewer from Joliet, IL on 2/1/2010
Pros:
Covers up my misses, Recovers off the ditch
Cons:
Don't use my Virtual now, Need another ball for dry
Best Uses:
Flooded mids-Dry Backend
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

Wow is all I can say. When I bought this I was looking for a step down from my Virtual Gravity when the line broke down. What I ended up with was a beast of a ball that made the VG the new step down. I have to play 3-4 boards left(feet) of the VG to get this ball into the pocket.

The Reign is way more ball than I thought I was buying and now I'm going to have to go back and get me a Fast I think!

[3 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
THIS BEASTLY BALL IS AMAZING!
By DUBBER-BUBBER-BOO-62 from /_ ( ) /_ ! on 12/22/2009
Pros:
EXTERME POWER, GREAT HOOK, MASSIVE PIN ACTION
Best Uses:
I USE IT AS MY SPARE BALL
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

ALTHO I USE THIS BALL AS MY SPARE BALL, IT CAN ALSO BE USED AS A STRIKE BALL AND IT CAN REALLY GET THE JOB DONE, THT IS IF YOU LEARN HOW TO THROW IT PROPERLY. MY WAY TO DESCRIBE THIS BALL IS THAT IT IS A "STAND-OUT". WAY TO GO STORM!!!

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

 
The best ball i have ever owned!!
By Preston "Money" MahoneyVerified Reviewer from Heber city, Ut on 12/17/2009
Pros:
Great recovery
Best Uses:
Med-heavy oil
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

I have never thrown a ball that is this forgiving on the mid lane you throw wide and it still finds the pocket. I love this ball and would defiantly recommend.

[6 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

 
Medium to Heavy Oil Perfection
By JAY MANVerified Reviewer from Colorado Springs, CO. on 11/16/2009
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

This product is definitely designed for med to heavy oil. It has many ways of drilling to produce early or late hook. Mine was drilled for aggresive hook with medheavy oil,stance left of center across the 5 board. The ball has tremendous pin action, especially with light hits.

The hook characteristics are to aggresive for light to med oil that doesn't carry down.

[11 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

 
WOW
By C_F_P from Long Island NY on 11/11/2009
Pros:
Endless backend, Great for high revspeed
Cons:
None yet
Best Uses:
Sloppy house shot, Std house shot
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

if you throw high revs with alot of ball speed this is your ball. i have a Virtual energy and love it, but this ball is one of the best and for less $$$$ you can miss all day and hit pocket the back end is insane!!!!

[14 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

 
Lets just say
By Old schoolerVerified Reviewer from washington on 9/26/2009
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Storm Reign:

Reminds me of the old fire storm . the back end is just wicked . Not for the faint of heart , you really have to hit this ball , give it room and watch it move....

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