Storm Byte
Layout via VLS (Vector Layout System):
3-3/8” x 4-5/8” x 2-1/4” (pin ended up above the ring finger)
PAP:
4-1/2” -> ½” ^
Speed: 15 to 16 mph depending on lane play
Revs: 300 rpm range
Conditions:
A. Center A- 38’ house pattern*, Route 66 pattern from Kegel. Kegel Kustodian Lane Walker, 7+ year old Qubica/AMF HPL lane surface and used the new Kegel Ice lane conditioner.
B. Center B- both 36’ and 39’ house patterns, newest generation Brunswick Anvil Lane surface, Kegel ION machine, type of oil unknown.
First impressions are very important in life. Whether it be trying a new local restaurant or test driving a new car, our first taste or hands on experience can dictate or perceived notion of something worth doing again or if we had better look elsewhere.
First shot off my hand with the new Byte was what all us muscle car enthusiast call heart-pounding. To watch this ball skid through the front part of a houses standard shot told me right away, this was something special! The ERG coverstock lives up to its promotion, very smooth through the front with a very assertive read off the end of the pattern. Skid and flip no, major change of direction, YES!
The G2 modified core reminded me of a 455 Buick engine I slipped into my 1970 Chevelle years ago, all business and serious horsepower! Having thrown the IQ and, IQ tour and IQ Pearl, I really didn’t fore see this motion? The Sync for all its glory left me somewhat sad as often, when later in the sets I found it lacking backend punch. Much of this was due to what I call my ‘old man’ roll. The Marvel S filled this void, offering both early and mid-set diversity, but it was not comfortable for me to go past 3 to 5 games without experiencing an over/under type of reaction.
I have thrown it in two different houses and on several patterns with very minimal complaints. Shorter oil and lighter volumes require more speed and less hand than I can offer, but on the two longer house patterns, both fresh and seasoned it performed beyond my expectations! At a recent tournament, Kegel pattern Route 66, I partnered it with my Marvel S and they helped launch me to several high game pots and a 4-way tie at 7th, worth a few $$$.
If you liked the Lucid, I can tell you without any reservation that you will love this ball more. Same coverstock, and in my opinion, twice the core!