Storm Super Nova Review
While no longer in production, the Storm Super Nova remains a formidable heavy oil weapon on the used market for bowlers who need serious hook potential. The combination of the Storm Ignition core and NeX Solid coverstock delivers the strong, continuous motion that serious competitors demand.
what's going on youtube world charles hutchinson here again man today we're looking at the storm supernova super excited man this is my first big storm asim solid in a very long time uh so i'm very curious to see how this ball is gonna roll uh we got a fresh house shot my people at sawgrass lanes took care of me as they always do and if you're in this area and south florida you know fort lauderdale area man get over here uh do all your bowling and any work on your balls and get to bowler's edge tony and roger in the shops are always doing what they do man so like
and subscribe goes a long way if you want to purchase any of the balls you see in the video use the links below uh so yeah man and cool with cool with jerseys man we got some more fire coming for you uh so be on the lookout for that i'm gonna drop some more things coming up here soon uh but yeah man we're gonna be comparing the supernova to the x3 so all right don't my talking let's get to the lanes [Music]
[Music] so a couple shots in uh it definitely hooks a lot like a lot down lane for what this
ball is yeah this got my first experience with this nova corp so it's again for a fresh house shot i was really changing directions really well so man i'm gonna keep having fun with it start moving no further left to see what happens honestly but it it's so far so good i mean a couple i just kind of rolled uh straight forward and i didn't really get around it at all so it just didn't hook but that was me that wasn't the ball at all so yeah man we're gonna get back to it and keep keep striking this ball strikes it likes the pocket
dash [Music] [Music]
hmm [Applause] so one critique that i have of this ball so far is just the cover like lane shining like really fast uh i think to only have you know not even a game on a ball and it's looking shiny like again maybe 2000 again it just shines up relatively fast and but again i don't know what service they put on under you know if they did a 500 you know and 500 1 000 or 2000 or they just went 500 2 000 but
whatever that that prep is like it really against lane shining fast another ball that i saw that with was the radical trailblazer uh i feel like that coverage just it lane it lanes on so again that's just my personal opinion i don't know if you've experienced something that experienced anything like that with the radical trailblazer solid but hey once you guys check this ball out you tell me but yeah man so and any staffers that do have this ball already go ahead and put that in the uh put that in the comments below man kind of let the world know but
uh man we're gonna get back to some shots real quick before we get to the x3 so here we have it um the supernova has the cover stock the nex solid with the core ignition core and then rg of two four nine and a differential of 052 an intermediate differential of zero one nine i finished at 2000 grit uh the x3 has a microtrax hybrid cover and the rst core and with the rg of 253 and a o53
differential and a oh 16 uh different intermediate differential finish that this one comes out of the box at 3 000. uh no i take that back it's 4k so disclaimer on that that on the sheet but uh i did hit both of them with 2 000 so they will be a more comparable look but yeah man i think this is a very interesting combination um and it hooks a ton so we'll get back to a couple of these shots here
actually seems slower so a couple shots in with the x3 comparing it to you know the supernova it actually looks slower you know that wouldn't typically you know be the case you know however than solid but from what i'm seeing you know the supernova looks a little quicker on the spot again just not normal but again it's my first initial impressions i'm gonna keep throwing it of course and i know once we get to that second set of shots um i'll kind of clarify and i'll watch the
footage back myself and actually see what's going on and analyze it so yeah man we're gonna keep throwing a couple more shots here and then we're gonna throw we're gonna switch shots and get back to supernova [Music]
[Music] damn dash
damn so i think i just kind of messed the lane up when you don't break the lane down properly you know you jump a little left quickly you kind of create cliffs that's kind of what's out here right now so i'm gonna throw a couple more shots here and probably have to just down my speed to make sure it gets around the corner and then hopefully on the second set of shots i'll be into that game three game four of one person so
keep that in mind we'll start seeing a little transition so we'll really again test the ball out on my last set of shots here speed is key speed is key so as we uh continue to look at the ball motion of our reaction um this ball man
is really really strong down lane for what this ball is i've thrown a number of rocks and we will be comparing this ball to the hammer envy just because again they're both coming out around the same time uh and again you know i just like going to the hammer brunswick you know versus storm um again just let everybody see some of the nuance and the difference uh with this one being that this 2000 finish your mind looked a little um shinier out of box and i think you know
it soon i threw it it really looked like look shiny uh and dary tank had mentioned that in his video seen the supernova that he might have just got a you know a little used 2000 pad at the at the factory um but yeah it really shows like this ball gets down the lane i definitely feel comfortable moving left with it um and i couldn't say that about some other balls but yeah it looks really good from left of course there are some better options when you're trying to move left like an x3 um that really again just sees the
spot a little bit harder especially once the lanes have transitioned and i think that's what i was immediately seeing was the x3 again on friction it looked better when i moved left but when there's a lot of oil i can move left quicker with the supernova again both of these balls are really fun to throw supernova is definitely stronger but you know just to get in the oil so but that's it that's all i have for you man we have some fun stuff coming up next man be on the lookout
Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis
Independent testing on a fresh house shot revealed the Storm Super Nova to be an aggressive, down-lane aggressive piece with notable hook potential. The ball demonstrated strong backend reaction and quick directional changes, characteristics well-suited to medium-to-heavy oil environments. Testers observed the Super Nova generated more down-lane motion than expected for its class, making it comfortable to play left of the breakpoint. The asymmetric core and reactive solid coverstock combination produced consistent pocket-seeking behavior across multiple shots, with the ball reliably driving through the pins once it made its angular move.
One notable observation during testing concerned the coverstock’s surface retention. The ball exhibited rapid lane shine despite minimal use, appearing glossier than typical for a fresh 2000-grit finish shortly after initial throws. This aggressive lane buildup may require more frequent surface maintenance than some competitors in the same category. When directly compared to a hybrid-cover alternative on the same oil pattern, the Super Nova showed marginally quicker initial roll in heavy oil, though the hybrid coverstock proved slightly more responsive when moving left as lane transition progressed.
The ball’s strength in carrydown and overall motion makes it a forgiving option for generating revolutions and backend action. Testing confirmed it responds well to small speed and axis adjustments, allowing bowlers to fine-tune line changes without major equipment swaps. Its aggressive nature means it handles the heavy oil conditions it’s designed for, though bowlers should anticipate needing periodic surface maintenance to maintain consistent reaction as the coverstock ages.
Who Is This Ball For?
The Storm Super Nova is well-suited for bowlers who throw 15+ mph ball speeds and regularly face heavy oil patterns. Intermediate to advanced bowlers seeking a strong asymmetric option without breaking the bank will find this ball delivers the motion and adjustability they need. It’s particularly effective for players who like to play inside angles and need a piece that will make a decisive angular move down lane—ideal for bowlers who value carrying power over finesse.
This ball may not be the best fit for bowlers with slower speeds, those playing primarily on fresh conditions, or players still developing surface maintenance habits. The quick lane shine suggests it demands regular attention to stay predictable over time. However, for serious house bowlers and league players on oil-heavy patterns who are willing to invest in upkeep, the Super Nova offers strong performance that justifies its mid-range price point.
The Pros
- • Exceptional hook potential with Storm Ignition asymmetric core
- • NeX Solid Reactive coverstock handles heavy oil conditions effectively
- • Strong backend reaction creates impressive pin carry
The Cons
- • Limited versatility outside of heavy oil conditions
- • Discontinued status makes finding replacement difficult
Who Is This Ball For?
While no longer in production, the Storm Super Nova remains a formidable heavy oil weapon on the used market for bowlers who need serious hook potential. The combination of the Storm Ignition core and NeX Solid coverstock delivers the strong, continuous motion that serious competitors demand.
Technical Specifications
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