# Storm Concept Bowling Ball

Sold by BowlersMart (www.bowlersmart.com). $199.95 USD. In stock: 16LB, 15LB, 14LB, 13LB, 12LB. Checked 2026-10-18 13:53 UTC.
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## Facts
- Brand: Storm
- Category: Ball Add-Ons > Bowling Balls > Bowling Brand > High Performance Bowling Balls
- Brand: Storm
- Bowling Ball Core Shape: Symmetrical Core
- Bowling Ball Core Name: Storm Radius Core
- Bowling Ball Coverstock Type: Pearl Reactive
- Bowling Ball Cover Name: Storm ARC Pearl Reactive
- Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB): 2.61
- Differential: Diff (15LB): .020
- Flare Potential: 2 - 3 Inches
- Surface Finish: 1000 Grit
- Preferred Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
- Bowling Ball Color: Blue
- Ball Performance Level: High Performance Bowling Balls
- Scent: Blueberry
- Release Date: February 2026
- Production-status: In Production
- Suggested Retail Price: 189.95
- SKU: BBMVCN
- Merchant record last changed: 2026-10-18 13:22 UTC

## Variants
| Variant | SKU | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16LB | STBBMVCN16 | $199.95 USD | In stock |
| 15LB | STBBMVCN15 | $199.95 USD | In stock |
| 14LB | STBBMVCN14 | $199.95 USD | In stock |
| 13LB | STBBMVCN13 | $199.95 USD | In stock |
| 12LB | STBBMVCN12 | $199.95 USD | In stock |

## Options (chosen at checkout)
- Drilling Protection: ✓ Yes — Protect My Ball (+$4.95 USD), No thanks
- Extra 365 Protection: ✓ Yes — Extend My Coverage (+$5.95 USD), No thanks
- Specific Requests: free text

## Description (merchant text, shortened)
Urethane-Like Control From a Reactive Ball

About the Concept

The Storm Concept redefines how core and cover work together, delivering a level of control and consistency that reactive balls alone often cannot achieve. Part of the SPI Lab Series, it flips the usual design logic: the ARC Pearl coverstock acts as both the engine and the tires, gripping the lane for continuous motion, while the Radius Core keeps the ball on line without locking up.

Designed for situations where bowlers traditionally reach for urethane, the Concept shines on short patterns and flat, demanding conditions, anywhere you need a smooth, controlled reaction rather than a sharp backend hook. As a two-piece ball with a thick resin shell, it combines the smooth, predictable qualities of urethane with the versatility and driving power of a modern reactive ball.

Understanding the Storm Radius Core and Storm ARC Pearl Reactive

Storm built the Concept to behave like urethane while driving like resin. Specifically, the symmetric Radius Core has a very high RG and a very low differential, so it produces almost no flare and keeps the ball on a smooth, controlled line, while the ARC Pearl cover at a 1000-grit finish does the gripping for continuous, predictable motion. As a result, it delivers urethane-like control on short and flat patterns with more drive through the pins than urethane provides. The full per-weight specifications are listed below.

A High-RG, Low-Differential Core That Keeps the Ball on Line

At the heart of the Concept is the symmetric Radius Core. At 15 lb it measures a very high RG of 2.61 with a very low .020 differential, numbers that produce almost no track flare and a smooth, controlled motion. Rather than driving the reaction, the Radius weight block is designed to keep the ball on line without locking up, leaving the coverstock to do the work.

That low-flare, on-line behavior is exactly what makes the Concept feel like urethane. The high RG and minimal differential keep the reaction smooth and predictable instead of sharp, so the ball holds its line through short and flat patterns. As a symmetric core, it repeats that controlled shape shot after shot.

A Coverstock That Acts as Both the Engine and the Tires

The Concept wraps that core in Storm's ARC Pearl Reactive coverstock at a 1000-grit finish. In the Concept's reversed design, the cover is the star: it acts as both the engine and the tires, gripping the lane to create continuous, predictable motion through the pins rather than a sharp, late backend hook.

That continuous read is what makes the Concept a true urethane alternative. On short patterns and flat, demanding conditions, the ARC Pearl carries through the pins for strong, lively action while keeping the motion smooth and controllable. Adjust the surface at your pro shop to fine-tune the grip, lower grit for more traction, higher or polished for a slightly cleaner read.

Concept Specs
Full text at the buy link above.

## Shipping, returns, payment (BowlersMart)
- Shipping: Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.
- Processing and delivery: In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. Standard delivery 3 to 7 business days; expedited options at checkout.
- Returns: 60 days from delivery for US customers on new, unused items in original packaging, free prepaid return labels. Drilled bowling balls cannot be returned or exchanged. Shoes must have been tried on a clean, dry surface. Manufacturing defects and shipping damage go through the defect claim process.
- Payment: Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Amazon Pay, and buy now pay later through Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna.
- Pro shops: Pro shops inside bowling centers in 10 US states fit, drill and service equipment; a ball bought online can be drilled there.
- Identity: www.bowlersmart.com is the only website of BowlersMart. Lookalike domains are fraudulent.

## Images
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