Storm Lightning Blackout Bowling Ball Review! This Ball Is Going To Be A STAPLE In The Arsenal!

Today we are reviewing the all new Storm Lightning Blackout! This bowling ball has me the most excited I have been all year for a release! I cant wait till you guys get this one and tell me how much you love it! This is going to be a must have in my arsenal 💯
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[@JK_Rosser_LV]

The way you set this up for first half Fresh at South Point and then Second Half Burn at the Luis Napoles Bowling Center is a great set up. Hopefully more of this type of BR

[@LuisNapoles]

Will be doing that going forward!

[@adamabdelaziz4586]

That’s funny because I was thinking the same thing. How does this lightning blackout stack up with the IQ tour Ruby?

[@LuisNapoles]

This will be much much stronger!

[@paulf4331]

definitely one of the best looks i've seen in your reviews.

[@seankober356]

It definitely reminds me a lot of my beloved Storm Night Road. I'm gonna grab this ball at some point

[@LuisNapoles]

I can see that yea

[@2854Navman]

I'm with you, love straight!

[@LuisNapoles]

Yes!!!

[@benjaminjackson2659]

Man I need this. Need a good straight ball up 10

[@LuisNapoles]

Hopefully you’ll love it!

[@larrylacroix3944]

This ball looked really good. May have to get one because where you were standing and looking is where I play

[@LuisNapoles]

Fingers crossed you love it!

[@larrylacroix3944]

Would it be a good ball between the attention star and the xponet star

[@RaymondWare-nh8ys]

Have been looking for game one ball, currently using a GB2 and orig Outer limits with little success. After watching this video going to order this ball, haven’t used Storm in 10 years. Thanks

[@SolutionSpotlight-z4y]

I love how you show performance at Sam’s Town and South Point. This is a Benchmark Bowling ball. Paul ( Ball of the Year ? )

[@discgolf99]

Looks like a great ball. Storm missed an opportunity to put this into the thunder line. Why pay the extra 50 dollars when you can get a hustle with a similar result?

[@41Anonymous21]

Attention star ball of year!

[@larrybalzer2418]

Would love to see it compared to the Hustle BRY. They both have similar core numbers and it would be interesting to see how much difference there are in the coverstocks.

[@aydenyepez6566]

Hey Luis I love the videos but wanted to ask why you changed bending the back more compared to older videos where you stood taller throughout the whole swing ?

[@MrHitman6498]

So Luis. I’m getting in a 2 Ball league. We get anything Storm/Roto Grip /900 Global. I’m a 180 average and more down and in than crank shape bowler. I’m curious after watching all your reviews. I’m undecided but the ones I’m leaning towards. 1 Attention Star 2 Optimum Idol 3 The Road 4 Lightning Blackout 5 Eternity Pi I throw pin down. So. Suggestions? Also I already have the Phaze II the original HyRoad and the Tour Dynam-X

[@rocklobster9630]

I like how you show the two different centers to show the flexibility of the ball motion. I have been struggling with a choice though. My game 1 is usually magic gem. Then game 2 the lane usually allows me to use the phaze 2. I can usually shoot close to or above 200 if I am executing my shots (which isn't as common as I would like). However, I usually struggle in game 3 because I have hy road and hy road pearl (in 14 lbs) and I feel like I have to slow it down too much to consistently be near the pocket. I've been wondering if it would just be better to go with a VEBO, Attention star, iq ruby, the road, or now this one. I still don't understand different strengths of coverstocks super well yet.

[@paulmiddleton8532]

You're comments please on a 1 - 2 punch with a hustle rip or mm , and which would you put surface on the hustle or the blackout OR are they just too close 🤔

[@LuisNapoles]

Too close

[@sooner300]

I don't know why but the reaction reminds me of a UC3 after it gets some lane shine on it. Very nice!

[@frisbeefrolf]

Wonder how it would look with lane shine instead of reactagloss

[@LuisNapoles]

I have a video dropping soon with this ball with surface

[@frisbeefrolf]

@@LuisNapolescan’t wait!

[@frisbeefrolf]

@@LuisNapolesI’m thinking if I get this one, I’ll definitely be opting to keep it somewhat dull/laneshined to smooth it out even more and make it look better on a fresher house shot

[@Firstsentientroomba]

I love the two different places/transition levels

[@GregA387]

Hi Luis, that ball is smooooth. Love your videos man!

[@LuisNapoles]

I appreciate that!!

[@jazzscott4604]

My favorite balls for later in thr block. Strong core weak cover. Right noe its the astro physix i love that ball

[@LuisNapoles]

Astro was great!

[@cameronmcisaac1384]

Would love to see this compared to literally any hustle balls at the same surface because now way should I be paying the extra money for a storm ball when roto grip sells hustles for only 100$ online

[@larrytate1657]

Think these are stronger than hustles right? So prob the shots in the oil will come back to strike more often where a hustle may flat 10 or 2,8, 10. But a hustle could be better if playing second arrow area straight down and in.

[@rockybadboy1682]

Well, so far for me (because I haven't thrown that one... yet) I would say the road. I love playing down and in, and I'll start with the road, and when needed, I'll bring out the IQ Ruby. With this combo, I've thrown 650 and greater series for the past couple of league nights

[@onefrombills]

Love this video and I wondered if The Road and Lightning Blackout would fit in the same bag.

[@LuisNapoles]

I’m gonna compare them in a separate video

[@onefrombills]

@@LuisNapoles awesome my friend. Can't wait!

[@kf91274]

Great video, thanks louis.

[@LuisNapoles]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bnai215]

Yeah this ball looks NICE!

[@LuisNapoles]

Agreed!

[@dikualamdinabale5612]

VEBO, ATT Star, Optimum Idol.

[@rhegafd]

@ the 2:10 mark, the guy with the white shirt in the background has a really unique throw. Ive never seen that before.

[@jeffjohnson2731]

how does this compare to the Ruby? Seems like a lot of overlap, but both look really good, even tho I am not a SPI fan overall. I would put this in my bag if I was.

[@LuisNapoles]

No overlap at all. Can’t compare r2s with REX

[@John_Redcorn_]

@@LuisNapoleswhich would be better for medium/dry lanes? Also looking into one of the Hustle

[@williamhaynes2414]

The A.I. Core is the real deal. I through a Summit and an Absolute Power. My in-between in a Journey that I love, but you can hear the difference between the A.I. Cores and the non-A.I. Cores.

[@2kProGolfer]

Please make a 3 game series video with the 2 blackouts!

[@dustygerlach7618]

great video, l have tried storm off and on over the past coiuple of decades and never quite matched up with the equipment except on the Old Virtual Energy. this one looks like it will fit big time. Luis, how does this match up with the Storm Virtual Energy Blackout? oh and hope Oliver is doing great and you and the Mrs are too

[@LuisNapoles]

Thanks for asking about them! We all great! This will be quite a bit weaker since it has was diff

[@thomasworrilow4228]

My only question is who really wants to pay $50 extra dollars for a thunder line ball because it says blackout on it lol.

[@jaywhey8822]

I'll just buy a vebo tbh. A Thunder line ball sitting in the Signature line does not sit well with me.

[@93jacksonk]

Why are you referring this ball to be a thunder line ball, just because the original was? What about the IQ line? They’re also low diff and both use R2S covertock which is equivalent to the thunder line balls also. Same same

[@LuisNapoles]

$50 more and you get that much more performance. AI outer core and Rex cover

[@2handlife200]

⁠@@LuisNapoles can we see it against the vebo and the road?

[@stuartniedermayer8187]

The core looks like a Hustle Core and I love my hustle RN don’t think I want to pay extra money for a Stronger hustle with my Rev rate being higher.

[@edtellier3635]

Looks like the Hustle line. maybe the Hustle X-Ray from your Hustle review. and for my money I would buy the Hustle over the Lightning.

[@LuisNapoles]

Night and day! The cover on the lightning is MUCH stronger

[@mattwoody6547]

The virtual energy blackout is the vebo is this gonna be the Lbo

[@LuisNapoles]

Yes! Haha

[@bradb.9692]

💪BO Lol

[@braden7546]

I am new to bowling but why does it seem like Luis doesn’t get his hand behind the ball as much as some people do?

[@larrytate1657]

Luis what ball do you recommend for playing straighter angles. Something that doesn’t overreact to friction and goes long?

[@larrytate1657]

This ball is too strong for that right?

[@donaldmiller3356]

Compare it vs a hustle ball!!!

[@LuisNapoles]

It’ll be MUCH stronger cause of the cover

[@yankeesrule587]

ive never known how to , or when , or to even have enough confidence to alter the surface of any ball ive ever had.

[@stormb28]

Another “must”

[@LuisNapoles]

😂😂😂 you crack me up bro

[@muttsbutts]

Wow! Great video Luis. Throwing the ball at different locations and conditions, illuminates how the ball handles the two types of lane conditions and houses, and how it handles the angles needed to strike on each! I was enamored with the ball motion, at SouthPoint, that straighter approach it right up my alley. To give a response to your question, I'd have to say, the ball you recommended I get, that rolls better to/for me, iQ Tour Solid (I have video proof on my channel), lol! Again, great video Luis, keep it up! See you when I see you.👍👊✌🖖

[@LuisNapoles]

Thanks man! Always appreciate you!

[@Sparky92891]

I still have and use my IQ tour emerald. Would this be a good replacement for my emerald?

[@michaelfinley9988]

Similar to Night Road/GDL.

[@spitfirespeakeasy8978]

Reminds me of my Hyroad

[@williamhaynes2414]

DANGGIT Luis! You're gonna sell me another ball...probably to replace my old and very worn Camo.

[@ckostler2]

Do you crack that shell with a higher number surface or lower number? 2000>1000? Or 1000>2000?

[@LuisNapoles]

Usually 500 then 2000 then whatever surface I want the ball to finish at if it’s more than 2000

[@nickyjay47]

Xponent pearl vibes??? Iq Ruby maybe??? Thoughts?

[@LuisNapoles]

I think stronger than both. While the xponent pearl has more diff the LBO has a much stronger cover

[@MichaelConroy24]

I would say the Optimum Idol for me

[@tylers_bowling_pb]

They are completely different balls

[@LuisNapoles]

That’s a good one yea! Way different though!

[@MichaelConroy24]

@@LuisNapoles very different for sure

[@MrSouthpoint69]

I'm just going to throw this out there but every ball that you or anyone else reviews and posts on KZbin always have the same saying that the ball is awesome , going to be a go to ball , etc.... etc . Let's face it these reviews help ball companies sell.

[@Reflecter16]

Then why do you continue to watch outside of having a history of comments that are purposely negative? Bait?

[@christopherjonathynbrooks]

Good morning

[@nhhsjerometanyiqi6063]

could you do a lightning blackout vs hyper venom?

[@LuisNapoles]

I can’t

[@davidprice2111]

Is it that different than the Ruby?

[@J002]

Just making it more confusing for me now with arsenal now lol. And that’s not the one they announced for May 7th as well so we have that coming soon as well

[@LuisNapoles]

Yea I think that’s a different ball all together

[@liquidrock2u]

Can you get another one of these, but have the second ball pin down?

[@LuisNapoles]

I think that’s what I’m gonna do!

[@liquidrock2u]

@@LuisNapoles Awesome

[@badknees82]

A knew ball is always gonna roll good.. but what will this ball do after a few games..( meaning a few months..)

[@LuisNapoles]

Yea I hear you! I have a bunch of games on mine already!

[@badknees82]

So is it still rolling like it's knew...?..

[@altonrobinson8402]

I wonder how it stacks up against the Gold Label?

[@LuisNapoles]

I’ll have to throw it side by side and find out!

[@lmmlogan5720]

shape wise looks like an axiom pearl.. anyone see that too?

[@LuisNapoles]

I think this is much longer than the AP

[@briancass-me9km]

so is it kinda like …lightning blackout is to iQ78U as nu blue is to black pearl?

[@LuisNapoles]

I have no idea what that means! Lol

[@briancass-me9km]

@@LuisNapoles the lightning blackout is a reactive surface with the same iQ core kinda like how the nu blue has the same core as the black pearl. i’m wondering if/how the 2 pairs would match up or differ.

[@Gblood13]

Does this replace the idol in the bag?

[@LuisNapoles]

Not even close. Those two balls will be vastly different

[@beaurose8891]

How does this fit in with the Virtual Blackout?

[@LuisNapoles]

Less ball overall the VEBO has way more diff

[@russellbauer8299]

I have and love vebo. How is this different?

[@LuisNapoles]

This has significantly less diff and higher RG

[@russellbauer8299]

Do I want both?

[@luketenley]

I kind of want to see this vs a Zen.

[@LuisNapoles]

I would love to find an OG Zen!

[@kickstandkurt9698]

Zen still a stronger ball hook wise!

[@ebonystormbreaker99]

@@LuisNapolesu need to find one that would be a great comparison

[@kickstandkurt9698]

Maybe compare it to the IQ Ruby?

[@Petebas]

@@LuisNapoles Zen still available on Bowlersmart. A little pricey though…

[@John_Redcorn_]

Compared to the Hustles?

[@LuisNapoles]

This is much stronger than any of the hustles. Rex is considerably stronger than the hustle covers

[@CliftonDon74]

This Lightning Blackout looks like the Hustle M-M, only with a stronger core and $80 more.

[@LuisNapoles]

MUCH stronger cover which is what actually touches the lanes

[@TheMinihockeystar]

Could you compare this to an iq tour pearl?

[@LuisNapoles]

I don’t have one!

[@entropicdoom8018]

How does this compare to IQ tour ruby?

[@LuisNapoles]

It’ll be stronger because of the cover

[@joshlog6645]

Stronger then hyped solid ?

[@LuisNapoles]

Much!

[@BeeSting101]

Luis, how long is your pin and what is your pin to pap? I'm a low speed bowler and im thinking about trying your layout for my next ball.

[@christophererenberg1963]

Compare it to the fate

[@LuisNapoles]

Will do!

[@erikknudson3077]

we are not throwing this on the fresh. CMON MAN!

[@LuisNapoles]

With surface yes we are 😂

[@MarkDavidBlack]

Answer to your question: Attention Star.

[@ScottyThompson-lt7wl]

Cool video talk tech bowling ball storm lightning blackout bowling ball with ai technology in the bowling ball more strike and spares hitting power at time Luis napoles

[@LuisNapoles]

Thanks!

[@ScottyThompson-lt7wl]

@@LuisNapoles your welcome

[@The_Chewmiester]

Phaze 2 all day over this. Don’t need the latest and greatest to carry the corners.

[@LuisNapoles]

P2 is wildly different than these balls

[@StephenLella]

It's like a Hustle on roids

[@LuisNapoles]

Naw it’s much more than that! !Q on roids!

[@daviddeiss7907]

Dude, isn't this just a hustle?

[@LuisNapoles]

Does any hustle have one of the strongest covers offered in the line? Cover is so much more important than core because the core doesn’t touch the lane

[@chrisstones2038]

He will probably own at least 5 or these soon 😂

[@jmdelights2845]

Attention star!!!!

[@LuisNapoles]

Way different!

[@callXofXdutyXGuy]

Not paying $50 extra for this. Hope others enjoy it for me

[@myke0287]

Eh. Gonna pass on this one. This screams symmetrical VEBO. Too many others in the lineup already that could/have filled that spot in the bag.

[@LuisNapoles]

Weaker symmetrical VEBO yea I can see that

[@machinethesun9243]

The REX cover is very versatile. I have 2 balls with it: Night Road and VEBO. I've used both balls with surface changes from 1500 to 5000 +shine depending where I'm bowling and what the pattern is. This new ball you are reviewing looks so matched up for you Louis, glad you will be throwing 2 and that they work at 2 different houses. I dream of that kind of simplicity with a 3 ball bag I can take anywhere. If only.

[@cameronholmes5590]

REX is also on the Fate and the Dark Code

[@machinethesun9243]

@@cameronholmes5590 yup. I don't have those balls though, so I couldn't speak up for them. Still see dark codes being thrown though.

[@ebonystormbreaker99]

@luis napoles do u think this and the vebo and attention star would be good adds to the bag with optimum idol and summit peak

[@LuisNapoles]

That’s a lot of pearls imo

[@patricktyler2347]

Like the review setup for this video. Shows the ball's versatility nicely. I have a hunch the Lightning is gonna be a ball that appears in a lot of lefty's bags

[@LuisNapoles]

I appreciate that! Yes I think you’re right about that!

[@nicotine789]

Curious to see how it matches up against the IQ ruby cause thats the spot it would be fighting for in my bag

[@LuisNapoles]

Cover on lighting is MUCH stronger

[@sgtmac62]

L., vs. IQ Ruby pls.

[@LuisNapoles]

Very different balls! Cause of the cover

[@clintharris8818]

Looks great Love REX

[@LuisNapoles]

Agreed!

[@ianhoneycutt3858]

Storm Gold Label is gonna be crazy ngl

[@LuisNapoles]

Wait what?

[@ianhoneycutt3858]

@@LuisNapoles You don't think this ball reminds you of the Zen Gold Label? Not at all?

[@LuisNapoles]

@@ianhoneycutt3858 oh oh oh I see what you mean haha yea they close but this is much better IMO

[@ianhoneycutt3858]

@@LuisNapoles Agreed. Much closer to the og Zen. Waaay more versatile than the ZGL

[@51187corey]

It's amazing. You must be the best bowler in the world. Every video I've seen of yours, you never miss the pocket or even leave a 10 pin here or there. Every storm ball you've reviewed, you have loved also. You need to be on tour brother. They shouldn't let you enter local tournaments

[@LuisNapoles]

🙄