Storm Alpha Crux (2026) vs. Storm IQ Tour Sapphire

Compare the specs of the Storm Alpha Crux (2026) and Storm IQ Tour Sapphire side by side in the ball comparison table below. To view the full bowling ball review for one of these balls, click the ball name link in the table below.

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Brand	Storm	Storm
Ball Name	Alpha Crux (2026)	IQ Tour Sapphire
Cover Name	GI-26 Solid Reactive	R2S Pearl Reactive
Cover Type	Reactive Solid	Reactive Pearl
Box Finish	2000 Abralon	Power Edge
Color	Black / Turquoise / Violet	Sapphire
Core Name	Catalyst AI	C3 Centripetal Control Core
Core Type	Asymmetrical	Symmetrical
RG	2.48	2.49
Total Diff.	0.053	0.029
Int. Diff.	0.018	0.000
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