{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"979511","sku":"BBMVWR","gtin":null,"name":"Storm Road Warrior Bowling Ball","brand":"Storm","categories":[{"name":"Bowling Ball Deals","slug":"bowling-ball-deals"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Deals","slug":"bowling-deals"},{"name":"High Performance Bowling Balls","slug":"high-performance-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Pearl Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"pearl-reactive-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"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/storm-road-warrior-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/storm-road-warrior-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/storm-road-warrior-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/storm-road-warrior-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":99.95,"max":99.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-15T17:34:10.676878+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-15T07:17:51+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Road Warrior? Symmetric Inverted Fe2 A.I. Core with a thick shell for hard-hitting power R2S Deep Pearl Reactive cover at a Power Edge polish for clean control Control through the fronts and a strong hook at the back on medium oil","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Storm"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Symmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Storm Inverted Fe2 A.I. Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Storm R2S Deep Pearl Reactive"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.55"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".045"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"Storm Power Edge"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"4 - 5 Inches"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Blue, Silver"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Medium Oil"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"Mid Performance Bowling Balls, Storm Thunder Line"},{"key":"Scent","value":"Peppermint"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"November 2024"}],"variants":[{"sku":"STBBMVWR16","gtin":"887970690697","label":"16LB","price":99.95,"stock":2,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95}],"images":[{"alt":"storm-road-warrior-bowling-ball-nov2024","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/storm-road-warrior-bowling-ball-nov2024.jpg"},{"alt":"storm-inverted-fe2-ai-core","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/storm-inverted-fe2-ai-core.png"}],"release_date":"November 2024","description":"Control Up Front, Strong Hook at the Back\n\nAbout the Road Warrior\n\nBowlers are always looking for the perfect balance of traction and control through the front of the lane while keeping a powerful hook and entry angle at the back. The Storm Road Warrior delivers exactly that, pairing the symmetric Inverted Fe2 A.I. Core with the clean R2S Deep Pearl Reactive coverstock for a controllable, hard-hitting motion on medium oil.\n\nThe Road Warrior reads the lane cleanly and finishes strong. The Inverted Fe2 A.I. Core uses the same thick-shell design that gives the Hy-Road its legendary hitting power, while the R2S Deep Pearl cover at a Power Edge polish clears the fronts and stores energy for a strong move at the breakpoint, control and power in one ball.\n\nUnderstanding the Storm Inverted Fe2 A.I. Core and Storm R2S Deep Pearl Reactive\n\nStorm built the Road Warrior for control through the fronts and power at the back. Specifically, the symmetric Inverted Fe2 A.I. Core uses a thick outer shell that raises the coefficient of restitution for more energy transfer and less deflection, while the R2S Deep Pearl cover at a Power Edge polish conserves energy through the heads for a strong, controlled move at the breakpoint. As a result, it gives you clean control up front and a hard-hitting hook at the back. The full per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nA Symmetric Core With a Thick Shell for Hard-Hitting Power\n\nAt the heart of the Road Warrior is the symmetric Inverted Fe2 A.I. Core, the A.I.-enhanced evolution of the legendary Hy-Road core. At 15 lb it measures RG 2.55 and a .045 differential, numbers that produce a clean, readable motion with medium flare. The Inverted Fe2 design lacks the dense inner material most cores have, allowing a much thicker outer shell that raises the coefficient of restitution, the technical way of saying it hits harder.\n\nThat thicker shell is what gives the Road Warrior its strong pin action: more energy transfer with less deflection on impact. As a symmetric core, it reads the lane predictably and repeats the same shape shot after shot, giving you the control through the fronts and the powerful entry angle bowlers are chasing.\n\nA Polished Pearl for Clean Control and a Strong Move\n\nThe Road Warrior wraps that core in Storm's R2S Deep Pearl Reactive coverstock at a Power Edge polish. The pearl additive and polished surface conserve energy through the front of the lane, so the ball pushes cleanly through the heads with control, then makes a strong, controlled move when it reaches the friction.\n\nThat clean, controllable shape is what separates the Road Warrior from sharper, more angular pearls. It gives you traction and control up front and a strong, hard-hitting hook at the back, all in a predictable package. Leave it polished for clean length and control, or take the surface down at your pro shop for an earlier read when the oil increases.\n\nRoad Warrior Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓League Bowlers: Clean control through the fronts and a strong, hard-hitting hook at the back, an easy, versatile piece for medium oil\n\n✓Control Players: A predictable, readable pearl that gives traction and control without an over-angular reaction\n\n✓All Styles: Forgiving and controllable for strokers, with the Inverted Fe2 hitting power higher-rev players want\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: A controllable, hard-hitting pearl for medium oil, the dependable step between your strong and clean equipment\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Ships polished: The Power Edge (Polished) 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 Road Warrior Fits in Your Storm Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Storm lineup, the Road Warrior is a controllable, hard-hitting pearl for medium oil. It clears the fronts cleanly with control, then drives strongly through the pins thanks to the Inverted Fe2 core. It sits in the heart of the bag, below your strongest solids and above your weaker, more angular pearls, the ball you reach for when you want control with power.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe Power Edge polish is a clean control-and-length setup out of the box. Take the surface down with a lower-grit pad for an earlier, stronger read on more oil, or re-polish to restore length. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the R2S Deep Pearl cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. Keeping a polished pearl clean preserves the clean control and hard-hitting backend that define the Road Warrior.\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 Road Warrior 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\n2.55\n.045\n\n15 lbs\n2.55\n.045\n\n14 lbs\n2.55\n.045\n\n13 lbs\n2.58\n.047\n\n12 lbs\n2.64\n.037","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. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.","title":"Shipping","source_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/shipping-information/"},{"text":"In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. 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