The Storm Phaze II Pearl is designed as a cleaner, sharper companion to the iconic Phaze II solid, giving league and tournament bowlers a trusted benchmark shape with added length and pop downlane on medium to heavier conditions. It keeps the same Velocity core motion players trust, but wraps it in the upgraded TX-25 Pearl Reactive cover to create more angle and continuation as the lane transitions.
Core specs and technology
The Phaze II Pearl features Storm’s Velocity core, a low-RG, high-differential symmetric engine that revs up quickly while still clearing the fronts with ease. In 15 pounds, the ball sits at an RG of approximately 2.48 with a differential of 0.051, giving it strong flare potential and a very recognisable midlane read for a symmetric piece. Wrapped around that core is the TX-25 Pearl Reactive coverstock, finished with Storm’s Power Edge finish to create a glossy, lane-friendly surface straight out of the box.
Ball motion on the lane
On the lane, the Phaze II Pearl is noticeably cleaner through the heads than the Phaze II solid while still starting to read a touch earlier than many traditional pearls thanks to the stronger TX-25 formula. Once it encounters friction, the ball responds quickly and creates a stronger, more angular move off the breakpoint, adding entry angle without giving up the smooth, continuous feel that made the Phaze II famous. This motion naturally slots the Phaze II Pearl between stronger asymmetrics that burn up early and smoother, lower-diff control pieces like the IQ Tour series.
Best lane conditions and transitions
The Phaze II Pearl is at its best on medium to medium-heavy house and sport patterns where the fronts have started to go away, and the original Phaze II or stronger asymmetrics are reading too early. It allows you to stay in your comfort zone: when you move left (for right-handers) and open your angles, the ball maintains easy length with enough midlane stability to blend wet-dry and still drive through the pins. For many league bowlers, this shape fits perfectly into the “second game/early third game” window when the track area has developed, and you need more recovery without over-skid or cliffy over-under.
Ideal bowlers and arsenals
The Phaze II Pearl is a strong match for bowlers who already trust the Phaze II as a benchmark but want a cleaner, faster-response option that retains similar overall shape. It will also appeal to players who prefer symmetric motion but feel that their current pearls are either too weak to handle volume or too skid-flippy and inconsistent off friction. In a modern arsenal, it pairs naturally under big asymmetrics and above smoother symmetric control pieces, creating a very useful 1–2–3 progression for league and tournament play.
Phaze II vs Phaze II Pearl
Aspect Phaze II (Solid) description Phaze II Pearl description
Coverstock TX-16 or similar solid reactive benchmark-style cover. TX-25 Pearl Reactive for stronger traction than typical pearls with more length.
Front-lane reads earlier and stronger in the midlane, ideal for fresh volume. Cleaner through the heads, saving more energy for the breakpoint.
Backend motion Strong, continuous arc that controls overreaction. Quicker, more angular response to friction with added entry angle.
Best use-case benchmark on fresh medium-heavy and sport patterns. Transition ball when the fronts hook, and you need more shape down the lane.
Typical slot in a bag. First ball out for reading the lane. Step-down option from strong solids/asymmetrics while keeping a similar shape.