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™
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.
