HAMMER SPAWN SOLID BLACK REACTIVE
May 5, 2026STORM ALPHA CRUX SOLID BLACK/TURQUOISE/VIOLET
May 15, 2026
BBF STORM NEXT FACTOR MIDNIGHT PEARL
The Next Factor brings one of Storm’s most iconic ball lines into the modern era. First introduced in 2002, the X-Factor quickly became synonymous with explosive backend motion and the unmistakable skid-flip reaction that defined an entire generation of Storm performance. Now, more than twenty years later, our Innovation Team—led by CTO Hank Boomershine—has reimagined that legacy for today’s game.
This new iteration blends Storm’s high-tech heritage with the advancements bowlers expect from our strongest modern releases. Clean through the front, dynamic at the breakpoint, and relentless through the pins, the Next Factor is built for when you’re ready to open up your angles and let your ball do the talking. It’s a revival with purpose—honoring the past while pushing performance into the future.
Bring a legend into the modern era with the Storm Next Factor. Originally introduced in 2002, the X-Factor defined a generation with its explosive backend motion and unmistakable skid-flip reaction. Now, over twenty years later, Storm’s Innovation Team has reimagined that iconic legacy. The Next Factor is built for bowlers who want to open up their angles and let the ball do the talking, combining vintage personality with modern high-performance technology.
Features
RAD-TQ™ Weight Block: This is a reengineered version of the original Radical Accelerating Disk (RAD) core. It maintains the signature high RG and high differential that bowlers loved, but uses modern internal materials to improve energy storage and stability.
R3S™ Pearl Reactive Coverstock: This shell is specifically tuned to sit between the R2S and TX-16 formulations. It provides enough traction to read the midlane predictably while responding sharply to the dry at the end of the pattern.
DYNAMIC PIN ACTION: Engineered to open up lane angles, the Next Factor is built for maximum continuation and devastating power through the pocket.
Ball Specifications
COLOR
Green/Black/White
CORE
Solarion A.I
CORE TYPE
Asymmetrical
COVERSTOCK
A2S Solid Reactive
COVERSTOCK TYPE
Solid Reactive
FACTORY FINISH
2000 Grit Abralon
FRAGRANCE
Cherry Apple Slush
WEIGHTS
12-16 lbs.
RADIUS OF GYRATION (RG)
2.48 (15lb.)
DIFFERENTIAL (DIFF)
0.054 (15lb.)
PREFERRED SPIN AXIS (PSA)/ MASS BIAS DIFFERENTIAL (MB)
0.018 (15lb.)
PERFORMANCE
High Performance
LANE CONDITION
Medium – Heavy Oil
REACTION
Strong, smooth, and early
WARRANTY
Limited 1-Year Warranty from Purchase Date
| Weight | 12lbs, 13lbs, 14lbs, 15lbs |
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| Manufacturer | STORM PRODUCTS, INC. |
