Storm All-Road Video Review

[@miketurek4130]

This is my second go to ball in league. I always start with my intense fire (pin down) and as soon as it starts flipping through the head I switch to the all road (also pin down). It allows me to stay playing over third arrow out to 7-10 board and easily make the arc back to the pocket. Then later in the game I just increase speed to keep the same line. Love this ball.

[@aidenjaxlol]

Still love this ball. I wonder if they're is anything today thats similar too it ?

[@LukeRosdahl]

The Night Road is, very very similar.

[@aidenjaxlol]

@@LukeRosdahl thanks! Idk how i feel about the 4k fast finish but I'll look into it 👍🏽👍🏽

[@LukeRosdahl]

@@aidenjaxlol Just change it when you get it. Box surface is just like a default setting or a suggestion

[@aidenjaxlol]

@@LukeRosdahl yeah definitely will polish it up. Thanks!

[@robvoyles]

Never liked any of the High Road series balls until this one. The All Road with polish on it straight down 2nd arrow hits the friction and makes a quick decisive left turn into the 1-3 pocket. I use polish on all of my balls so that they completely ignore the mid lane to save it's rotation and energy for the friction and this ball reacts well to the way i bowl.

[@Fluffyguy958]

Been waiting for this video.

[@hexa8513]

Hi Luke, im a two Hander and I just love my hyroad X. How does it compare to the Allroad and would the allroad be a good complement? Playing my X with laneshine mostly.

[@LukeRosdahl]

They're actually really similar shapes, the X just has a lot more length and pop. You could use this one first and when the lanes transition you could ball down to the X and have a really similar look.

[@hexa8513]

Luke Rosdahl well that would be exactly what im looking for :D. Sometimes my x isnt enough on fresh, if the allroad helps me there im definitly going to get one. Thank you! :)

[@optimusdawgs1]

Could the All-Road be a good replacement for the Rocketship?

[@LukeRosdahl]

It's about the closest thing you're going to find at least, it's not SUPER similar but it's reasonably close

[@doppler4950]

once my rocket ship lets go... (knock on wood) ill be getting the all road for a replacement if it is still out or any other ball that is particularly similar.

[@brianmcmahon2216]

Good Review. Seems like the shape is pretty sharp as opposed to what I'm used to seeing from Hyroad line. Guessing that's most likely from the nano coverstock? Looks like a good ball! Could definitely find a spot in most bags.

[@LukeRosdahl]

Actually I find it to be smoother than the rest of the Hyroad line, but the traction is definitely due to the Nano cover.

[@MrMongerkhan]

I've had this ball almost a year and a few months ago it just died. The hook absolutely dissapeared. Tried sanding down to 2k this week but that seemed to make it skid more and not want to hook up and go. Mid rev and 13mph bowler because my shoulder cant handle throwing harder. It was also drilled pin up. I loved this ball initially but man, I'm at a loss on what to do to bring it back to life.

[@LukeRosdahl]

MrMongerkhan Just needs an oil extraction, the preferred method is a Detox treatment if your shop has that, or even if they just have one of the small ball ovens that’s better than nothing

[@MrMongerkhan]

Sorry should have said that as well. Had that dont last Tuesday before league on the same premise.

[@LukeRosdahl]

Huh. Well I’d get rid of the surface or not go that strong on it, but the oil extraction should have done something. Was it actually a Detox or an oven? Ovens aren’t nearly as effective as a Detox

[@Kris-WT]

Hmm.... Good to know. I'm here reading everyone's comments on their ball reaction. I'm getting one drilled up this or next week... Not sure how i want it laid out yet. I have an IQ tour as my benchmark and a phaze 2. Might have this as a weaker ball for later games after IQ is burnt up. Idk. Just sounds like this All Road goes too long before hooking

[@foxbowling9645]

I really want this ball but, it looks over under in this tho, does the core just not match Up much

[@LukeRosdahl]

I need a lot more friction for that core to work for me, you're right, it's just too long on fresh for me.

[@lionstigersbearsohmyanimal6741]

Luke Rosdahl would pro motion be a good replacement. Of course the pro motion is stronger but my iq doesn’t do well moving in like the pro motion looks like it does.

[@keithmahler4236]

Shoot me strait boss how does it stack Does this ball have a quantum effect as far as hitting power at the pins I asked storm if they offered a thick shell cover that could stack up to a quantum on energy and power at the pins and they told me all hyroads lol opinion please

[@LukeRosdahl]

Energy and power is relative to matching up with the condition, but yeah, these are built exactly like the Quantums. Core, cover. The Quantums are built for more oil, so they hook more, but ball build is the same.

[@keithmahler4236]

So being I’m a 15 mph 200-250 rev stroker for this ball I would probably want the pin next to the ring finger to get a lot of hook on the lane with that high rg?

[@Kris-WT]

How does this compare to the iQ tour and phaze 2? I have both, but wondering where it fits in the line up and how I wanna drill the All Road.

[@LukeRosdahl]

Quite a bit different, a lot weaker core. Goes longer down the lane and is sharper, but not too sharp because of how strong the cover is

[@Kris-WT]

@@LukeRosdahl Hmm thanks! Been wondering about this too. I got it as a 2 hand out layout-- felt it went a bit longer with a bit of a weaker back end reaction, but gonna drill it with a thumb some time this week... Could be a late game ball or spare ball lol

[@jonathondean8607]

Hello sir. Question: Brad Miller himself said that he could see balling down to this ball after something like the phase 2 starts to use up to much energy on tour. I take it you would agree with that statement? That this would be a good step down form something like a phase 2? Thanks.

[@LukeRosdahl]

Jonathon Dean Yup, this would give you a similar shape off the end of the pattern but not start up near as early. Length but control. Definitely agree with Brad

[@1989Icarus]

Hi Luke How would the All Road compare to the Astro Physix? Are they the same, would you ball down to the All Road if the Astro becomes unusable when the oil starts to break down?

[@LukeRosdahl]

Yeah, it would be a good compliment to the Astro, the ball shapes aren't terribly similar, the Astro is longer and stronger. This one is still long, but it's smoother so it should manage transition better.

[@odellus]

hey luke, i've got a bunch of balls but i find myself throwing my hy-road nano most of the time, house and sport alike (just shot my 2nd 300 in two months with it a few hours ago :D). i'm looking for something i can circle the lane with later in a tournament block, something that'll really bounce off of friction. the nano can do it all for me in high friction houses, but lower friction houses it tends to be too slow unless i really drop my speed which i'd prefer to avoid if possible. mr. kniffen recommended i grab an OG hy-road (which is what i was considering prior to asking him) but just wanted a second opinion. thanks for your help! (and the great videos of course) stats below: speed: 18-19 mph off hand rev rate: low 500s axis rotation: "normal" release is 50ish axis tilt: somewhere between 0 and 10

[@LukeRosdahl]

odellus Yeah this one is too smooth, I'd go Hyroad too!

[@odellus]

alright, hy-road it is. thank you my man.

[@mr.c1563]

Luke, do you remember the Storm Thunder Road? Any idea what the spects of that ball were?

[@LukeRosdahl]

2.55 RG, .058 diff

[@mr.c1563]

Went with 5x5x2 no regrets. Great movement through the mids...dedicated at the break point....strong finish. Needed a bit of polish to keep it from being slightly over/under. With a bit of a tweaked surface the ball is consistant and no issues. I like it.

[@Shabercom]

Hey Luke! Just picked up this ball and haven't had it drilled yet. I'm looking to use this as a step down from my AstroPhysics. Do you think that it will make a good step down? Or is it too far of a step down and what ball would fit between these two? Thanks for the video and appreciate all your help!

[@LukeRosdahl]

Maaaaybe . . won't know until you throw it but with the strength of the cover you might be just fine.

[@kevinmagnuson2951]

Hey Luke, big fan. I have a HyRoad and HyRoad X, and I love them a lot. How do you think the AllRoad would complement my HyRoad especially? Thanks

[@LukeRosdahl]

It's going to be stronger, earlier, and smoother, so it might be one to go to BEFORE the Hyroad, and then once the lanes get too dry for it, ball down to the Hyroad then.

[@paulb4259]

This or Winner Solid to control flying back ends? No thumb bowler with low tilt. Have one league house I'm struggling to not use Urethane at on the weekly and need to stop upsetting teamates with thane.

[@michaelschrobilgen3118]

If you dont mind using motiv equipment I say use the covert tank. It has a lot of flare and a strong backend. Use a stronger layout since you have a lower tilt. I'm also a no thumb bowler and I mainly use the covert tank or fever pitch

[@michaelschrobilgen3118]

I have the winner solid and I never use it

[@paulb4259]

@@michaelschrobilgen3118 I have found success this year with my Roto Grip Grenade Urethane and Hot Cell but have low rev teammates who struggle making moves with Urethane on the pair. Basically just looking for a slow response option that allows them success as well. If nothing else my Match Up Pearl is playable.

[@LukeRosdahl]

@@paulb4259 Actually the better ball might be the IQ Tour Solid . . this one would be good on a little less oil than you'd need for the IQ

[@coopergates9680]

@@paulb4259 How about the storm ride? Might have to pick one up second hand.

[@noackar]

Luke, just curious how the All-Road compares to the Hy-Road Nano and the MVP? I currently have the Nano but might be looking for a replacement and considering the All-Road or MVP or maybe both?

[@LukeRosdahl]

Definitely don't go MVP, it's nowhere close to either the All Road or HRN. All Road would be much closer, the HRN shapes more like the Hyroad and the All Road shapes more like the Hyroad Pearl/X, but they feel familiar with the traction and how smooth and controllable they are.

[@noackar]

@@LukeRosdahl could you see a bag with both the All-Road and MVP? I'm more of a high speed tweener type guy that likes to play fairly straight when given the option. Looking at an arsenal of: Halo Pearl, Money Badger Tour, Soniq, All-Road/MVP/both, and Hustle INK. Any further thoughts?

[@LukeRosdahl]

@@noackar All Road and MVP are really different, so definitely could fit together. MVP is much heavier rolling and quick on friction, All Road is longer and pretty smooth

[@jansseneilenberger2991]

Used to bowl years and years ago and need a hobby something to geg competitive with ...i just want to throw one ball for now and i pick this one up brand new from a buddy for 70 bucks ... worth it or look for what?

[@LukeRosdahl]

Nah, great pick up for that price definitely!

[@JamesSmith-vl8ps]

#Luke, if I have a phase 3 drilled 4x4x2 and put my favorite layout of 4x4x2 on the all road will there be much difference?

[@LukeRosdahl]

Yeah? Totally different balls, layouts are just for fine tuning, they don't totally change what a ball is going to do, otherwise they wouldn't make so many bowling balls.

[@JamesSmith-vl8ps]

@@LukeRosdahl that's what I thought.. I was just looking for clarification. My pro shop guy always wants me to use a different layout. I've always believed every ball has its own personality, all he has to do is put the holes in the ball and use the right pitch and my arm, hand and ball will do the rest.

[@LukeRosdahl]

@@JamesSmith-vl8ps Yeah, most better bowlers use just a couple different layouts and let the ball design and characteristics be the reaction differences. Different layouts on each ball can kind of muddle things up, so yeah, your train of thinking is generally the best one.

[@JamesSmith-vl8ps]

@@LukeRosdahl k thanks.. I'm just looking for a good ball down from the phase 3.. most nights i can use the p3 for 3 games during league no issue but if I play against a 2 hander or a high Rev bowler suddenly after a game or two everything is hooking hard left towards the 7pin, I don't throw the ball hard, I have a shoulder issue like yourself. I throw at about 15-16 mph Rev rare is under 300.. is the all road a good ball down or is there something better? All a have to go to after my p3 is a old Brunswick rattler pearl.. in need of something in between, pref storm or roto grip..

[@thebluestrose]

What lb was the one in the video because the numbers of the 15 and 16 are really different. How different do you think they are?

[@LukeRosdahl]

They are quite different actually, I throw 15s. 16 has a much lower RG and much higher differential, it's going to roll sooner and heavier and flare a ton more. 15 will be much cleaner through the fronts and sharper down lane. 16 Hyroad should actually be quite a bit stronger than the 15. Find Josh Shoemaker on Facebook, he went from 15 to 16 and he could tell you for sure, but that's what the numbers are telling me.

[@fikrirahman6737]

is your all road pin up or pin down ?

[@LukeRosdahl]

Pin up!

[@lordvizer7398]

Is this ball good for no thumb one handed bowlers?

[@LukeRosdahl]

I don't know why it wouldn't be. It's going to hook plenty, but that's true for about anybody that throws the ball like that

[@brendanhoppe227]

My friend is a no thumb bowler that uses alot of hand usually and hes got an original high road. I say this should be pretty good for no thumb players with higher revs. Itll probably not be a benchmark ball but something to bust out when you need a big but smooth shape

[@ryb298]

Hey Luke! How does this match up to the Idol Pro?

[@Brent-Tanabe]

Kinda wondering myself

[@LukeRosdahl]

Not very close, Road series balls are built for length through the front part of the lane, Idol core by comparison is the opposite, really early, really rolly, really strong. This would be a good compliment, but there's still at least one or two balls between the Idol Pro and All Road.

[@gtrraider84]

Luke u list storm nation discord at the end of ur video... what’s the invite link for that?

[@LukeRosdahl]

discord.gg/2NebEA is a link.

[@TonySnider69]

How does the AllRoad compare to the Hustle HSB?

[@LukeRosdahl]

Actually that's a great comparison, it's REALLY similar on the lane. Just acts like a stronger version really.

[@GracieGarage]

Nothing beats the original Hy-Road!

[@timharrell6384]

How does this compare to the marvel s?

[@LukeRosdahl]

Cores are pretty different, so they aren't very close at all despite having the same base cover formula. Road series balls are built to be long and strong, Marvels are early and smooth, so there are at least one or two balls that would fit between the Marvel S and All Road

[@keithsmith1188]

Luke how much diff. Did you see from the all road to the og? Thanks

[@LukeRosdahl]

About the same you see in the video lol. All Road is earlier, smoother, and a couple boards stronger. It still fits with the other Hyroads but gives you a different look.

[@gavinlannutti7288]

How does this ball compare to the Storm IQ Emerald?

[@LukeRosdahl]

Not close, they have opposite core dynamics and quite different covers. High RG and medium-high differential on All Road and the NRG Hybrid cover, Low RG, low differential and R2S Pearl on the Emerald. There's really no comparison, they're so different

[@gavinlannutti7288]

Okay, do you think they would be compliments to each other?

[@LukeRosdahl]

@@gavinlannutti7288 Yeah, pretty well actually

[@TraumaER]

Storm should just release the HyRoad in different colors like they did with the IQ.

[@TheMrsLehman]

Different color? You mean different cover

[@lionstigersbearsohmyanimal6741]

Could this replace iq tour

[@LukeRosdahl]

Wha?? Lol not a chance, waaaay different balls

[@huston345]

Luke so are the "powers that be" are they doing away with the Hy Road Nano?

[@odellus]

that ball has been discontinued for quite a while now.

[@handsoundsplease]

Bought this ball last week. Haven't stepped throwing 240s since. hits like a truck. And makes the girls wet

[@LukeRosdahl]

LOL

[@keithmahler4236]

Ona typical house shot that’s medium at best would this make a good 1-2 punch starting with this and ball downing to the hustle ink?

[@StephRenee812]

😂😂😂🫣🤭