Product Description
Storm Pitch Black 78 Bowling Ball – Stabilyze Urethane, Capacitor Core
The Pitch Black has been a go-to urethane ball for more than ten years. The Storm Pitch Black 78 brings it back with a new cover built for today's tournament rules. It still has the smooth, early read and predictable shape bowlers know. Now it measures 78D on the hardness scale, so it meets current urethane hardness requirements and is ready for competition.
The new Stabilyze™ Urethane coverstock starts grabbing the lane early. That gives you a controlled, gradual arc instead of a sharp move at the back of the lane. The 1000-grit Abralon® finish adds plenty of surface for traction on short patterns, sport shots, and lanes that are breaking down. When reactive balls start to over-hook, the Pitch Black 78 holds its line.
Inside is the original Pitch Black's Capacitor™ Core, unchanged. This symmetric core has a higher 2.57 RG and a low 0.022 differential in 15 pounds. That keeps flare low, so the ball saves energy and rolls true and steady down the lane. The low-flare core balances the early-reading cover, which is why higher-rev players and slower-speed bowlers like this ball so much.
If you need a dependable urethane option for short oil or tough tournament conditions, the Pitch Black 78 delivers the classic motion in a modern, rule-compliant package.
Color: Black *Please note that colors may slightly vary from image shown
Coverstock: Stabalyze 78D Solid Urethane
Weight Block: Capacitor Symmetric Core
Factory Finish: 1000 Grit Abralon
Flare Potential: 1-2" (Low)
Radius of Gyration (RG): 2.57 (15 lbs)
Differential (Diff): 0.022 (15 lbs)
Intermediate Differential (Mass Bias): 0.000 (15 lbs)
| Weight | RG | Diff. | Interm. Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2.56 | 0.023 | 0.000 |
| 15 | 2.57 | 0.022 | 0.000 |
| 14 | 2.59 | 0.022 | 0.000 |
| 13 | 2.61 | 0.021 | 0.000 |
| 12 | 2.63 | 0.021 | 0.000 |
FAQ for the Storm Pitch Black 78 Bowling Ball
Q: What is new on the Pitch Black 78 compared to the original Pitch Black?
A: The cover. The original used Controll™ Solid Urethane. The Pitch Black 78 uses the new Stabilyze™ Urethane, which measures 78D so it meets modern tournament hardness rules. The Capacitor Core inside is the same.
Q: What does the "78" in the name mean?
A: It's the cover's hardness rating, 78 on the D scale. That puts the ball within current tournament urethane hardness rules.
Q: What lane conditions is the Pitch Black 78 best for?
A: Shorter oil patterns, tough tournament and sport conditions, and broken-down lanes where you need control and a predictable read more than raw hook.
Q: What are the core numbers?
A: In 15 pounds, the Capacitor Core has a 2.57 RG and a 0.022 differential. That makes it a higher-RG, low-differential design with medium-low flare and a long, smooth roll.
Q: Who should use the Pitch Black 78?
A: Higher-rev players and slower-speed bowlers get the most from the low-flare Capacitor Core. Anyone who needs a control-first urethane ball for short or tricky patterns will find it useful too.
Q: What is the factory finish?
A: The Pitch Black 78 ships at 1000-grit Abralon® for strong early traction and a smooth, controllable motion.
Q: When is the Pitch Black 78 released?
A: Its official release date is December 18, 2026.
