Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:X.XX.XX.X
Medium:X.XX.XX.X
Dry:X.XX.XX.X
Sport:X.XX.XX.X

Bowler ratings are from 1 to 10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR)

Note: Ratings are only available to our premium members.

General Info

Brand:
Name:Sure Lock
Reviewed:March 2017
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Coverstock Specs
Name:GI-17 Solid Reactive
Type:Reactive Solid
Box Finish:2000 Abralon
Color:Navy / Electric / Orange
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Core Specs
Name:RAD-X
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.48
Diff:0.054
Int. Diff:0.018

For details on our standard test layouts, please click here.

The Sure Lock is the biggest hooking ball to date in the Storm line. This ball uses a new coverstock called GI-17 Solid Reactive that comes out of the box with a 2000 Abralon finish. The powerful RAD-X asymmetrical core shape remains unchanged from the last time it was used in the Snap Lock. The Sure Lock’s coverstock, surface finish, and core combination offers lots of big hook potential for heavy oil conditions.

It is no surprise that we had the best line to the pocket with this ball on our long and heavy volume oil pattern. The Sure Lock’s sanded cover easy ripped through this slick condition. All three testers saw very easy hook, with the added benefit of a strong downlane motion. Stroker started around the 20 board, which is farther left than he has been with any previous Storm ball on this pattern. He saw plenty of traction in the middle of the lane and lots of recovery when he got his ball to the track area a little too quickly. Tweener was very comfortable with the Sure Lock

Additional Storm Sure Lock 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.

The BTM Ball Testing Team

About The BTM Ball Testing Team

The BTM Ball Testing Team is led by Eric Martinez. Our team of three testers has thrown and reviewed hundreds of bowling balls for Bowling This Month. When not testing balls for BTM, Eric owns and operates University Pro Shop in San Antonio, TX and he is an avid competitive bowler. Click here to learn more about how we test and review bowling balls.