# Storm NEXT FACTOR

> Bowling ball — data from CarryDown (https://www.carrydown.com/balls/storm-next-factor/)

- Brand: Storm
- Availability: current
- Released/approved: 2025-11-04
- Coverstock: R3S Pearl (pearl)
- Core: RAD-TQ (asymmetric)
- Intended condition: Light-medium oil
- Factory finish: Power Edge
- Flare potential: High
- USBC approved: yes (2025-11-04)
- PBA certified: yes

## Specs by weight

| Weight | RG | Differential | Int. Diff | Mass Bias |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 lb | 2.54 | 0.05 | 0.015 | — |
| 15 lb | 2.56 | 0.051 | 0.017 | — |
| 14 lb | 2.59 | 0.05 | 0.019 | — |
| 13 lb | 2.57 | 0.032 | 0.01 | — |
| 12 lb | 2.59 | 0.029 | 0.008 | — |

## Description

Reimagined for what’s next.The Next Factor brings one of Storm’s most iconic ball lines into the modern era. First introduced in 2002, the X-Factor quickly became synonymous with explosive backend motion and the unmistakable skid-flip reaction that defined an entire generation of Storm performance. Now, more than twenty years later, our Innovation Team—led by CTO Hank Boomershine—has reimagined that legacy for today’s game.This new iteration blends Storm’s high-tech heritage with the advancements bowlers expect from our strongest modern releases. Clean through the front, dynamic at the breakpoint, and relentless through the pins, the Next Factor is built for when you’re ready to open up your angles and let your ball do the talking. It’s a revival with purpose—honoring the past while pushing performance into the future.

## Where to buy

- Amazon (16 lb): https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Next-Factor-Bowling-Pounds/dp/B0G3T9GNH7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uG3eibOI97JtkqSzfJD900nYNU5iE0RIo7tittfJCCESE3As9dbaI864YeU0io6XF9elCUk_DSWAb9uRhtRzROq_WhjXIkOXsL9SvN8osdTTQxqnupQ6Fjek0SlSH-OEyl1PENzXtsmYPP08-zYKSP2wbRu4sa10lUwdxbSwyhMu-xwz5xvBMrars6Mv6hLCsMBM7TpjXmw7ySHY5dAAL5fRSH6Z0g1d4fJNulHw4_vlQ_NkHtR6AO6XlrXK8JWzzqDueArE-gE_wMunedR2dvrK56N7qESaWqyW0l1hI0s.cI022D4Ia_X8XBUDZID3-4mrUFa6vYZ5eensQVkIc8s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Storm%2BNEXT%2BFACTOR%2Bbowling%2Bball&qid=1780892879&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=carrydownapp-20&linkId=6fd24a01c8a40e7ba5e9586a912b1b36&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Amazon (15 lb): https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Next-Factor-Bowling-Pounds/dp/B0G3T9QC9M?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uG3eibOI97JtkqSzfJD900nYNU5iE0RIo7tittfJCCESE3As9dbaI864YeU0io6XF9elCUk_DSWAb9uRhtRzROq_WhjXIkOXsL9SvN8osdTTQxqnupQ6Fjek0SlSH-OEyl1PENzXtsmYPP08-zYKSP2wbRu4sa10lUwdxbSwyhMu-xwz5xvBMrars6Mv6hLCsMBM7TpjXmw7ySHY5dAAL5fRSH6Z0g1d4fJNulHw4_vlQ_NkHtR6AO6XlrXK8JWzzqDueArE-gE_wMunedR2dvrK56N7qESaWqyW0l1hI0s.cI022D4Ia_X8XBUDZID3-4mrUFa6vYZ5eensQVkIc8s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Storm%2BNEXT%2BFACTOR%2Bbowling%2Bball&qid=1780892879&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=carrydownapp-20&linkId=65eb24a5e8ea97692abcd902bb939882&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Amazon (14 lb): https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Next-Factor-Bowling-Pounds/dp/B0G3TBTYH5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uG3eibOI97JtkqSzfJD900nYNU5iE0RIo7tittfJCCESE3As9dbaI864YeU0io6XF9elCUk_DSWAb9uRhtRzROq_WhjXIkOXsL9SvN8osdTTQxqnupQ6Fjek0SlSH-OEyl1PENzXtsmYPP08-zYKSP2wbRu4sa10lUwdxbSwyhMu-xwz5xvBMrars6Mv6hLCsMBM7TpjXmw7ySHY5dAAL5fRSH6Z0g1d4fJNulHw4_vlQ_NkHtR6AO6XlrXK8JWzzqDueArE-gE_wMunedR2dvrK56N7qESaWqyW0l1hI0s.cI022D4Ia_X8XBUDZID3-4mrUFa6vYZ5eensQVkIc8s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Storm%2BNEXT%2BFACTOR%2Bbowling%2Bball&qid=1780892879&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=carrydownapp-20&linkId=2c696ba385c46f3ceb73f29600c4ed89&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Amazon (13 lb): https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Next-Factor-Bowling-Pounds/dp/B0G3TPBJ93?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uG3eibOI97JtkqSzfJD900nYNU5iE0RIo7tittfJCCESE3As9dbaI864YeU0io6XF9elCUk_DSWAb9uRhtRzROq_WhjXIkOXsL9SvN8osdTTQxqnupQ6Fjek0SlSH-OEyl1PENzXtsmYPP08-zYKSP2wbRu4sa10lUwdxbSwyhMu-xwz5xvBMrars6Mv6hLCsMBM7TpjXmw7ySHY5dAAL5fRSH6Z0g1d4fJNulHw4_vlQ_NkHtR6AO6XlrXK8JWzzqDueArE-gE_wMunedR2dvrK56N7qESaWqyW0l1hI0s.cI022D4Ia_X8XBUDZID3-4mrUFa6vYZ5eensQVkIc8s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Storm%2BNEXT%2BFACTOR%2Bbowling%2Bball&qid=1780892879&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=carrydownapp-20&linkId=dacfab310273a50fba4c2b7e74213f7a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Amazon (12 lb): https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Next-Factor-Bowling-Pounds/dp/B0G3T5L34X?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uG3eibOI97JtkqSzfJD900nYNU5iE0RIo7tittfJCCESE3As9dbaI864YeU0io6XF9elCUk_DSWAb9uRhtRzROq_WhjXIkOXsL9SvN8osdTTQxqnupQ6Fjek0SlSH-OEyl1PENzXtsmYPP08-zYKSP2wbRu4sa10lUwdxbSwyhMu-xwz5xvBMrars6Mv6hLCsMBM7TpjXmw7ySHY5dAAL5fRSH6Z0g1d4fJNulHw4_vlQ_NkHtR6AO6XlrXK8JWzzqDueArE-gE_wMunedR2dvrK56N7qESaWqyW0l1hI0s.cI022D4Ia_X8XBUDZID3-4mrUFa6vYZ5eensQVkIc8s&dib_tag=se&keywords=Storm%2BNEXT%2BFACTOR%2Bbowling%2Bball&qid=1780892879&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=carrydownapp-20&linkId=c954b2f6213873d47133a0c8c9024912&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl