During the initial testing of the Intense Fire we tried many different coverstocks that all performed admirably, but R3S Hybrid shined above all else. Radial Accelerating Disk™ (RAD) technology is now in its sixth generation with the RAD-E and earns some of the highest marks on the Professional Bowler’s Tour. The “E” stands for ENERGY as the elongated ellipses near the pin increase the separation of mass as well as the potential energy of this dynamic beast.
RAD-E™ Core: Radial Accelerating Disk™ (RAD) technology was unveiled in the original X-Factor™ series as the first to feature dual density disc technology. More recently, this design premise emerged in the RAD4™ Core powering the Code™ series. With the new Intense, our R&D Team is taking it a step further with the new RAD-E™ Core. The “E” stands for ENERGY as the elongated ellipses near the pin increase the separation of mass as well as the potential energy of this dynamic beast.
R3S™ Hybrid Reactive Coverstock: R3S is the third generation of Storm’s flagship coverstock: Reactor cover material. This shell has a measurable porosity that is higher than its predecessor. This increased porosity reads the lane slightly sooner than Reactor or R2S and smooths out the overall reaction. Blending out lane transition is one of R3S’s best features.
Coverstock: R3S™ Hybrid Reactive
Core: RAD-E™ Core Asymmetrical Core
Factory Finish: 1500-grit Polished
Color: Ultramarine/Persimmon/Black
Release Date: June 2018
Fragrance: Lava Spice
16 pounds
RG: 2.49
Diff: 0.050
PSA: 0.018
15 pounds
RG: 2.49
Diff: 0.050
PSA: 0.017
14 pounds
RG: 2.53
Diff: 0.050
PSA: 0.014