Storm Ion Max Pearl Bowling Ball

LANE CONDITION Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS Cover: NRG™ Pearl Core: Element Max A.I. Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.47 (15lb) Differential: 0.055 (15lb) PSA: 0.014 (15lb) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 14° Axis Rotation: 74° PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up LAYOUT: Pin Over Ring 5 1/2 X 4 1/2 x 3 VLS Another review from the SPI Tournament Series. This one is the Pearl version of Storm's powerhouse ball, the Ion Max. The Ion Max Pearl features the same strong Element Max AI core, this time wrapped in the strong mid-laney NRG Pearl cover. Even with it's Power Edge finish, the mid-lane this ball will surprise you. I tested the Ion Max Pearl in my home center. If you haven't read my previous reviews I'll give you a quick description of our lane conditions. We use a long heavy pattern on a pretty beat up surface. There's a noticeable amount of built in friction in the front panels so the front tends to break down faster than the back-end of the lane. The result is that the really early strong balls like the original Ion Max have a really small window in this house. I caught my test lane after a shift of seniors had bowled league. This is usually a good equivalent to the second game transition I see in a normal league here. The Ion Max showed how diggy the cover is right away. It cleared the front noticeably better than it's solid counterpart, but earlier than every other polished ball in my arsenal. Once I found a line to the pocket, the lack of energy retention was pretty apparent. Since I'd identified that this was already a time when I would have switched out of this ball, I decided to try some loft through the front so I could be a litte further right. I promptly threw a 10 bagger. The ball is really chuggy in the mid-lane. But once I got the reaction to happen just a little further down-lane it turned into an amazing control piece for me. Given my lower ball speed, I wouldn't expect most other bowlers to have to manipulate their shot as much as I do for this ball to be useful. I could see this ball being exceptional for lower rev players who like to play more down and in. I would expect this one to be popular on the women's tour and especially with some of the pro's who like the down-lane control without needing as much surface. See my full video review at: https://youtu.be/5siLTRyKKIo?si=L9fVnRasWfEZTdl_ Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@Revstormaz

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Type: Lakes Bowl After League Shot BALL: Storm ION Max Pearl Coverstock: NRG Pearl Core: Element Max A.I. Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.49 (14 lb) Differential: 0.053 (14 lb) MB/PSA: 0.010 (14 lb) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 14–15 mph Rev Rate: 220 PAP: 6 3/16 → ¾ Up Layout: 50x4x25 The team and I spent some time discussing when and where the ION Max Pearl would be most effective, and we decided to test and film it on a breakdown after a league shot. The goal was to see if this could be the go-to transition ball after throwing stronger pieces like the ION Max or Equinox Solid. Within the first few shots, I started standing on 20, playing the track area and getting the ball to 10–12 at the arrows and 7–9 downlane. Since the pattern had already been bowled on, transition happened quickly and we were moving every couple of shots. I eventually moved left to around 26 with my feet, looking 12–15 at the arrows, and the ball continued to shape really well through the fronts while still driving through the pins. Thanks for reading and watching! If you like this or any of the jerseys you see in my videos, head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout to save 20% off your order. ? Release Date: 3/13/26 Available at Pin Point Pro Shop inside Lakes Bowl in Round Lake, IL or your local Storm VIP Pro Shop. ? Full ball reaction video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVkq7vojYeV/ #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #PinPointProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #LakesBowl #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #KenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive