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Storm Bionic specs
The Storm Bionic is a hybrid reactive ball with the Torsion AI core. Here are its published specs, how they compare with the other current balls in our table, and what the numbers mean on the lane.
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| Coverstock | NRG Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Cover type | Hybrid reactive |
| Core (weight block) | Torsion AI |
| Core type | Symmetric |
| RG | 2.470 |
| Differential | 0.050 |
| Factory finish | 4000 Grit |
| Flare potential (maker) | Medium-High |
| Maker's category | Master |
| Color | Electric Blue/Magenta/Deep Purple |
| Release date (maker) | 02/27/26 |
| USBC approved | 20 January 2026 |
Numbers as Storm publishes them, checked 21 October 2026. Storm doesn't say which ball weight these numbers are for. Drilling changes how a ball behaves, so a pro shop's layout matters as much as these numbers.
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What the numbers mean
RG 2.470. That is lower than 85% of the 134 current reactive and urethane balls in our table, so it sits on the low side. Storm says "a low RG ball will rev up quickly and roll smoothly."
Differential 0.050. Higher than 57% of the balls in our table. Storm says "a high differential ball will create a sharper angle of entry into the pins."
Hybrid reactive cover. Hybrids mix solid and pearl; Storm says they suit bowlers who need a ball "that can adapt to a variety of lane conditions."
Symmetric core. Storm says symmetric balls have "RG values consistent across all axes" and a smooth, predictable roll.
USBC allows an RG from 2.447 to 2.813 inches and a differential of at most 0.060 inches (Equipment Specifications Manual, March 2026). Our ball spec table lists every current ball we track, and who makes bowling balls covers which company owns Storm.
Balls with similar numbers
Same cover type, closest RG and differential in our table:
- Hammer Full Effect: RG 2.470, differential 0.050
- Radical No Doubt Hybrid: RG 2.485, differential 0.051
- Radical Deep Impact: RG 2.480, differential 0.052
- Ebonite Game Breaker 5 Hybrid: RG 2.480, differential 0.048
Sources: Storm product page; Storm, "Inside The Bowling Ball"; Storm, "The Coverstock"; bowling.com coverstock FAQ; USBC Approved Ball List (20 October 2026); USBC Equipment Specifications Manual.