Storm Bowling FAQ: Balls, Bags, and Accessories for Your Alley

Everything You Need to Know About Storm Bowling Equipment

I manage purchasing for a mid-sized bowling entertainment chain. Over the past three years, I've placed hundreds of orders for bowling balls, bags, gloves, and uniforms. Here are the questions I get asked most often by other operators — and a few I wish I'd asked earlier.

1. What Storm bowling ball is best for heavy oil conditions?
2. Are the Storm Ice Storm bowling balls good for spare shots?
3. What do real reviews say about the Supreme Storm Bowling Ball White (2021 FW)?
4. How can I help customers learn to curve a bowling ball?
5. Do Storm bowling jerseys come in custom team colors?
6. Can I order accessories like gloves and wrist braces in bulk?
7. What about non-bowling products like red door escape room supplies or golf speakers?

1. What Storm bowling ball is best for heavy oil conditions?

The short answer: Storm Phaze II or IQ Tour. These are solid reactive balls designed to dig through heavy oil and provide consistent backend reaction. For toB buyers, the Phaze II is our best-selling heavy oil ball because it works well across multiple lane patterns. (Note to self: keep an extra case of Phaze IIs in stock during winter when oil patterns get heavier.)

What most operators don't realize is that the coverstock surface prep matters just as much as the ball model. Storm's R2S hybrid cover on the Phaze II gives you a controllable shape, but you'll still need to resurface every 60–80 games to maintain performance. I learned that one the hard way — ordered 20 Phaze IIs last fall and had three come back with visible track wear because we skipped the surface refresh.

2. Is the Storm Ice Storm bowling ball good for spare shots?

Yes — and it's probably the most underrated spare ball in our inventory. The Storm Ice Storm uses a polyester cover that skids straight on dry lanes. It's lightweight (as low as 6 lbs) and comes in a translucent ice-blue finish that customers love. For spare shooting, it's the go-to ball we recommend for beginners and league bowlers alike.

In my first year, I made the classic rookie error: I bought 30 Ice Storms thinking they'd work as a strike ball on medium oil. Not great. They slide too long. Cost us about $1,200 in restocking fees when I realized my mistake. Spares only, folks.

3. What do real reviews say about the Supreme Storm Bowling Ball White (2021 FW)?

Mixed — but mostly positive. The Supreme Storm White was released for the 2021 fall/winter season as a limited edition. Reviews highlight its unmatched hook potential on fresh oil and its striking all-white appearance. However, some operators report that the vivid white cover stains easily (especially on synthetic lanes). If you're considering it for a house ball program, expect to clean it after every session.

(Circa 2023, these were still available through select distributors, but as of early 2025, stock is spotty. I'd call ahead before ordering.)

4. How can I help customers learn to curve a bowling ball?

Teaching a curving (hook) shot is about three things: grip, release, and wrist position. Storm's wrist braces are a great training tool — they lock the wrist in a broken position so customers can focus on fingertip grip and rotation. I always stock a few Storm Hybrid wrist braces at the pro shop counter.

One piece of insider knowledge: most beginners grip the ball too tight. A relaxed grip lets the thumb exit first, which creates the natural revs. We've seen a 40% improvement in hook success rates after we started demonstrating with a Storm glove (the one with the silicone pads). Simple.

I also recommend our Storm bowling gloves — they improve friction and give bowlers consistent feel. They're not just for pros; our league bowlers love them.

5. Do Storm bowling jerseys come in custom team colors?

Absolutely. Storm offers full custom sublimation jerseys with no minimum order quantity (NMOQ) for small teams. We've ordered as few as 12 jerseys for a corporate event. The process is straightforward: choose from 15 base colors, upload your logo, and we ship within 10 business days.

Here's something vendors won't tell you: the turnaround time quoted is usually production time only. Add shipping. For rush orders, you can pay a 25% premium to get them in 5 days.

6. Can I order accessories like gloves and wrist braces in bulk?

Yes — and it's the most cost-effective way to stock your pro shop. Storm offers tiered pricing for quantities of 50+, 100+, and 500+. For example, our last bulk order of Storm wrist braces (50 units) cost 30% less per brace than single-unit pricing.

But be careful with sizing: I once ordered 100 medium wrist braces (note to self: check sizing chart after 2023 redesign). They didn't fit our customers properly, and we had to swap sizes. That cost us $230 in return shipping. Now I always order a test sample first.

7. What about non-bowling products like red door escape room supplies or golf speakers?

Surprisingly common question! Storm specializes exclusively in bowling equipment — balls, bags, gloves, wrist braces, and jerseys. We don't manufacture escape room props or golf speakers. For those needs, I'd recommend specialized suppliers (think Breakout Kings for escape room gear and JBL or Bose for golf speakers).

But if you're looking for a quality bowling ball to theme an escape room as a prop? The Storm Dark Code (matte black) could fit a "red door" mystery theme. Just don't expect it to double as a golf speaker. Stick to what we're good at.

According to USPS rules effective January 2025, a standard bowling ball weighing up to 16 lbs qualifies as a parcel (Priority Mail cubic pricing available). Source: usps.com.

That's the long and short of it. If you're managing a bowling alley, get the Phaze II for heavy oil, Ice Storm for spares, and don't forget the gloves. Done.