Layout 1 : Storm VLS Low RG Layout : Pin to PAP - 2 1/8
PSA to PAP - 5 1/4
Pin Buffer - 1 1/8

When drilling this ball I decided to try something different and use a low RG layout from the Storm VLS system. I was looking to create a very controlled reaction from this ball that I could use to combat very strong back ends or even some shorter patterns. The first thing I can say is wow. Never have I had a ball that rolled from release to the pin deck and retained this much energy. If you're looking to fine tune your layouts I recommend trying the Storm VLS system.


The IQ Tour Fusion with this layout has absolutely zero "jump" to it. A layout such as this really helps to control the back end reaction. On our 38 foot house shot I am able to send this ball down the lane and not have to worry about over reaction when it sees the fresh back ends. If I send the ball out a little early it doesn't jump and dive left. It just picks up and arcs towards the pocket.

Where this ball shines is on short patterns or patterns with fresh back ends. I used this ball on a 41ft flat tournament pattern with a 2:1 ratio. This layout allowed me to grind through the fresh until the lanes opened up while many others were fighting the clean back ends and over under reaction.

Layout 2: Dual Angle 70 x 5 x 30

After throwing the first fusion I felt like maybe I was missing something. So I drilled a second one and used one of my more traditional layouts. with this layout the pin ends up right above the bridge with the CG kicked out slightly. This ball gets down the lane with ease but when it is ready to make the move there is no stopping it. This layout gives me a reaction that is the complete polar opposite of the first Fusion. I could just keep moving left and watch the ball turn the corner. I hit this ball with a 2000 grit pad to help it pick up a little bit sooner and it made a huge difference. This is now my favorite ball in the bag.


The Fusion is easily one of the most versatile balls in the Storm Lineup. The Fusion responds very well to both of these layouts. This is definitely a must have for anyone looking to add a versatile ball to their arsenal. I don't think you can put a "bad" layout on this ball and with the way it responds to surfaced changes the options for this ball are endless.

The video below was made with the VLS Low RG layout before I had the chance to drill the second Fusion.




Louis Narvaez Jr.
Storm / Roto Grip Pro Shop Staff
www.stormbowling.com