Next Ball Up from Storm the New Next Factor™

December 01, 2025


 

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, the Storm  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 their 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.

Fragrance: Dark Berry

Release Date: 12/19/25

Color: Midnight



Next Factor™
Premier Line

Information Date: 12/1

Street Date: 12/19

 

Key Features:

  • Weight Block: RAD-TQ™ 
  • Coverstock: R3S™ Pearl Reactive 
  • The Next Factor is a pearl asymmetric option that's designed for medium oil conditions.
  • The ball is finished with Power Edge™. 
  • Like the X-Factor, the Next Factor uses a unique combination of a high RG, high differential, and a relatively conservative PSA strength.
  • Much like the Hy-Road, the Next Factor features no outer core, just a thick shell and a weight block. 
  • If you're looking for a ball with a strong backend reaction, this is for you. 







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