General Info
| Brand: | Storm |
| Name: | IQ Tour 30 |
| Reviewed: | November 2015 |
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| Coverstock Specs | |
|---|---|
| Name: | R2S Pearl Reactive |
| Type: | Reactive Pearl |
| Box Finish: | 1500 Grit Polished |
| Color: | Black Pearl |
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| Core Specs | |
| Name: | C3 Centripetal Control Core |
| Type: | Symmetrical |
| RG: | 2.49 |
| Diff: | 0.029 |
| Int. Diff: | 0.000 |
For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.
The Storm IQ Tour 30 is essentially a different-colored remake of one of the most successful Storm balls ever, the IQ Tour Pearl. This special release was produced in celebration of Storm’s 30th anniversary in the bowling industry. It uses the same low RG, low differential C3 Centripetal Control Core that was found in all the previous IQ Tour releases. It also brings back the R2S Pearl Reactive cover from the gold ball, but this time with a different pearl color and a new 30th anniversary logo. It features the same 1500 grit polished box finish as the original.
Just like the original gold ball, the IQ Tour 30 was best on our medium test pattern. Our testers could get to the pocket easily with this ball, using its easy length and big downlane recovery to blister the pins shot after shot. Compared to the IQ Tour Pearl, we had similar length, but this version seemed to pick up a little stronger in the midlane which gave it some added recovery downlane. With this extra recovery, we were able to get a little farther left with our feet on this pattern when it burned up without ever missing the breakpoint. The box finish should match up well for most bowlers, but the surface can be lowered to 4000 grit to smooth out the big sideways motion downlane, if necessary for certain styles.
On our heavy test pattern, we could start farther right with our feet, go straighter through the front of the lane, and let the downlane motion guide the ball back to the pocket while the condition was fresh. We then gradually made small moves left as the pattern opened up and transitioned.
Our best reaction on our sport pattern with the box finish came from playing up the track with minimal swing through the front of the lane. We hit all three testers’ bowling balls with a 3000 grit pad to add a bit more midlane traction on this condition. This rougher surface created more traction in the oil, while also helping to smooth out the response to the friction when it got to the back end.
Strengths
This 30th anniversary release is a beast on medium volume patterns. This ball provides easy length with a big and powerful back end motion.
Weaknesses
Heavy volumes of oil will cause over-skidding for the IQ Tour 30. That is to be expected from any shiny pearlized ball.
Overall Summary
The IQ Tour 30 brings back everything we loved about the IQ Tour Pearl. This ball is a house shot killer.
Storm IQ Tour 30 Comparisons
Click below to see a comparison table of each pair of bowling balls shown:
- Storm IQ Tour 30 vs. Storm IQ Tour Emerald
- Storm IQ Tour 30 vs. Storm IQ Tour Nano
- Storm IQ Tour 30 vs. Storm IQ Tour Pearl
- Storm IQ Tour 30 vs. Storm Lock
- Storm IQ Tour 30 vs. Storm Phaze
- Storm IQ Tour 30 vs. Storm Sky Rocket
To compare the Storm IQ Tour 30 to any other bowling ball(s), please use our Bowling Ball Comparison tool.
Additional Storm IQ Tour 30 Resources
Click here to visit Storm's website to read the manufacturer-supplied information on this ball. Also, see below for the manufacturer-produced promotional video for this ball.
Please remember that our reviews are solely based on our own testing and that you may sometimes find differences between our comments and ratings and the manufacturer's claims. Links to these manufacturer resources are provided here strictly for convenience purposes.
