{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"280969","sku":"BBMVQH","gtin":null,"name":"Storm IQ Tour Sapphire Bowling Ball","brand":"Storm","categories":[{"name":"Ball Add-Ons","slug":"ball-add-ons"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Dry Lane Bowling Balls","slug":"dry-lane-bowling-balls"},{"name":"High Performance Bowling Balls","slug":"high-performance-bowling-balls"},{"name":"MRP/MAP","slug":"mrp-map"},{"name":"Pearl Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"pearl-reactive-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Pre-Orders / New Releases","slug":"new-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Storm Bowling","slug":"storm"},{"name":"Storm Bowling Balls","slug":"storm-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Symmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"symmetrical-core-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Top Selling Bowling Balls","slug":"top-selling-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/storm-iq-tour-sapphire-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/storm-iq-tour-sapphire-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/storm-iq-tour-sapphire-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/storm-iq-tour-sapphire-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":184.95,"max":184.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-15T21:14:34.804963+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-15T21:05:44+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the !Q Tour Sapphire? •Symmetric C3 Centripetal Control Core •R2S Pearl Reactive cover at Storm Power Edge •Built for dry – medium oil to medium oil","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Storm"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"High Performance Bowling Balls, Storm Master Line"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Blue"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Storm R2S Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Storm C3 Centripetal Control Core"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".029"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"2 - 3 Inches"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.49"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"Storm Power Edge"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Symmetrical Core"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Dry - Medium Oil, Medium Oil"},{"key":"Scent","value":"Blueberry"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"August 2026"}],"variants":[{"sku":"BBMVQH16","gtin":"887970770313","label":"16LB","price":184.95,"stock":50,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"BBMVQH15","gtin":"887970770290","label":"15LB","price":184.95,"stock":988,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"BBMVQH14","gtin":"887970770269","label":"14LB","price":184.95,"stock":389,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"BBMVQH13","gtin":"887970770238","label":"13LB","price":184.95,"stock":60,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"BBMVQH12","gtin":"887970770207","label":"12LB","price":184.95,"stock":22,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95}],"images":[{"alt":"Storm !Q Tour Sapphire Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/storm-iq-tour-sapphire-bowling-ball.webp"},{"alt":"Storm C3 Centripetal Control Core","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/C3CCore.png"}],"release_date":"August 2026","description":"The Legendary !Q Tour, Now in Polished Pearl\n\nAbout the !Q Tour Sapphire\n\nFew balls have defined the benchmark category like the !Q Tour. The Storm !Q Tour Sapphire continues that legacy, bringing the same legendary feel and reaction bowlers loved from the !Q Tour Ruby and wrapping it in a beautiful, polished Sapphire pearl.\n\nThe !Q Tour Sapphire pairs the iconic C3 Centripetal Control Core, Storm's gold standard for benchmark reaction for over a decade, with the proven R2S Pearl Reactive coverstock at a Power Edge finish, in a striking Sapphire color with a Blueberry fragrance. The R2S cover is unmatched at generating friction on dry lanes, while Power Edge adds just enough traction in the oil for a smooth, blended motion through the backend. It is part of Storm's Master line. The !Q Tour Sapphire joins one of the deepest new-release seasons in years, which you can see in our 2026 new bowling balls roundup.\n\nUnderstanding the Storm C3 Centripetal Control Core and Storm R2S Pearl Reactive\n\nStorm built the !Q Tour Sapphire for control and consistency. Specifically, the symmetric C3 Centripetal Control core has defined the perfect balance between power and control for over a decade, giving a smooth, repeatable benchmark reaction, while the R2S Pearl cover generates strong friction on dry lanes and the Power Edge finish adds just the right amount of traction in the oil. As a result, you get a clean, blended motion through the backend that reads league and tournament conditions the same way shot after shot. The full per-weight specs are listed below.\n\nStorm's Gold Standard for Benchmark Reaction\n\nAt the heart of the !Q Tour Sapphire is the symmetric C3 Centripetal Control Core, the engine that has defined the !Q Tour line for over a decade. At 15 lb it measures RG 2.49 and Differential .029, numbers that produce a smooth, controllable, repeatable motion rather than a sharp, jumpy reaction. This core is Storm's gold standard for benchmark reaction, built to balance power and control so you can stay one step ahead on changing conditions.\n\nThat balance is the whole point. The C3 core revs up smoothly and gives you a clean, readable shape that repeats, which is exactly what league and tournament bowlers want from a benchmark ball. It reads the lane the same way every time, making it the trustworthy first ball out of the bag for reading the pattern.\n\nThe Proven !Q Tour Cover, Now in a Polished Sapphire Pearl\n\nWhat makes the !Q Tour Sapphire special is its coverstock. Storm wrapped the proven C3 core in the legendary R2S Pearl Reactive formula, the cover that earned the original !Q Tour line its reputation. R2S remains unmatched when it comes to generating friction on dry lane conditions, while the Power Edge finish adds just the right amount of traction in the oil. As a result, the !Q Tour Sapphire clears the fronts cleanly, then makes a smooth, blended, controllable move through the backend rather than a sharp flip, which is exactly what makes it such a dependable benchmark.\n\n!Q Tour Sapphire Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓League Bowlers: A controllable, forgiving benchmark for medium oil that reads the same way shot after shot\n\n✓Tournament Players: A trustworthy ball to read the lane and stay one step ahead as the pattern transitions\n\n✓Stroker / Tweener Styles: The smooth, low-flare C3 core rewards control players who want a predictable, blended shape\n\n✓Higher-Rev Bowlers: A clean control piece for when the lanes transition and stronger gear starts hooking too early\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Control over raw hook: The lower differential means moderate total hook. For maximum board coverage on heavy oil, step up to stronger equipment.\n\n·Ships polished: The Power Edge finish runs clean and long out of the box. For an earlier read on heavier oil, take the surface down at your pro shop.\n\n·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.\n\n·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.\n\n·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.\n\nBowlersMart Tips: Where the !Q Tour Sapphire Fits in Your Storm Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Storm lineup, the !Q Tour Sapphire is a control-and-benchmark piece for medium oil. Where a strong solid or hybrid attacks fresh, oily lanes, the !Q Tour Sapphire reads cleaner and smoother for control once the heads open up or when the volume is moderate. As a result, it pairs naturally with a stronger ball above it for the fresh, giving you a trustworthy step-down for transition and drier conditions.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe Power Edge finish is a clean, length-and-control setup out of the box. Take the surface down with a lower-grit pad for a slightly earlier read on more oil, or refresh the polish to restore length. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nPearl covers absorb oil over time, which dulls the backend. Wiping the !Q Tour Sapphire down after every set and deep cleaning periodically keeps its clean length and smooth, predictable reaction consistent over the life of the ball.\n\nEarn points on every Storm purchase through the Striking Rewards loyalty program. Every ball you add to your arsenal builds toward your next reward.\n\nShop With Confidence at BowlersMart\n\nThe Storm IQ Tour Sapphire Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized Storm dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year Storm warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.\n\nWeight\nRadius of Gyration (RG)\nDifferential\n\n16 lbs\n2.49\n.035\n\n15 lbs\n2.49\n.029\n\n14 lbs\n2.54\n.034\n\n13 lbs\n2.59\n.045\n\n12 lbs\n2.65\n.035","policies":[{"text":"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. 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