The Next Factor revitalizes one of Storm’s most iconic and legendary bowling ball lines. First released in 2002, the original X-Factor was famous for its explosive backend motion and signature skid-flip reaction. Consequently, this ball defined an era of performance. More than two decades later, Storm’s Innovation Team, led by CTO Hank Boomershine, engineered a new version. Therefore, the new ball successfully blends high-tech heritage with today’s performance demands.
The Storm Next Factor clears the fronts cleanly. Furthermore, it is dynamic at the breakpoint and relentless through the pins. In short, the Next Factor performs when you need to open up your angles and get that devastating backend movement. This ball honors the past while pushing your game into the future.
Key Technology: R3S Pearl Reactive Coverstock
The Next Factor Bowling Ball features the R3S Pearl Reactive Coverstock. Storm formulated this unique reactive cover to sit between the R2S and TX-16 covers for traction and response. Above all, it ensures optimal performance on today’s lane conditions.
The R3S cover was specifically chosen to amplify the core’s strengths: it delivers clean midlane travel paired with a controlled, angular downlane motion. Ultimately, this formulation provides a rare balance of traction and flip. Bowlers get a predictable read early and powerful continuation through the deck. This ideal shell brings a legendary motion profile back to life for all styles of bowling.
The Heart of the Ball: RAD-TQ Weight Block
The RAD-TQ Weight Block sits at the center of the Next Factor. Storm reengineered this core from one of the most influential asymmetric cores in their history. The original RAD (Radical Accelerating Disk), introduced in the X-Factor, preserved key traits:
High RG (Radius of Gyration)
High Differential
Conservative PSA Strength (Preferred Spin Axis)
This modern revival uses updated internal materials to provide enhanced efficiency and stability. As a result, the asymmetrical bowling ball core clears the fronts with ease. It also stores an exceptional amount of energy for a devastating backend bowling move. The RAD-TQ b
