Storm Monsoon Bowling Ball

Probably going to be the best medium solid oil balls of the year. So smooth and controllable. Definitely a must for tournament arsenal...

Storm Monsoon Ball Specs: ATMAS core with Reactor solid coverstock - box finished is 2000 grit. Currently using the Monsoon at worn 3000 grit pads. CTD scanner shows 3400 to 3500 grit when used. Layout: 1 ½ X 6 X 1 ½ - to match my VERY dependable Roto Grip RockStar. My take: I took the layout off of my current “go to” house pattern ball, the Roto Grip RockStar to see if I can get something similar or a replacement for this RockStar. I have 2 RockStars drilled this way, one with over 300 games finished at 2000 grit and another one with about 100 games finished with 3000 grit. Both balls have been detox or revive oil extraction every 60 games and resurfaced every 30 games. I used these balls at least 3 times a week. The Monsoon is a little more aggressive on paper, so that is why I tried it at box condition and then switched to the 3000 grit finish. The Monsoon motion into the 2 phase of ball motion was earlier and stronger than the RockStar, and YES - stronger in the dry COF on the backends. The Monsoon still is a controllable ball for me, just more angle going into the pocket and better pin carry, where I tend to leave a bunch of half 7 pins and light swishing 10 pins, the Monsoon is carry these hits more and more has I use the ball in league and tournament conditions where the pattern is a house shot or modified house pattern that has a 6:1 or 8:1 ratio. Also, being able to stay in the Monsoon longer has my 4 game league going on throughout the night. The Monsoon is now the next step up in my bag replacing my Phaze II. Great middle strength ball at a wonderful price point. Make sure you check in with your local pro shop operators and owners to drill up the new Monsoon and watch the STORM clouds buildup and blow down the pins. Thanks to my two pro shop teams at ABC North Lanes in Harrisburg, and Bowlers’ Supply in York. #SquadRG #3GShoes #ViseInserts #Coolwick

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 1/8 over and 1 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 3/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 x 4 x 3 7/8 (pin below bridge) Strength Rating (out of 10) : 4 Shape: Weak Smooth Best Use: Light Oil/Straight Angles The Monsoon is a solid version of the Typhoon. It’s a very clean solid making it ideal for light oil and straight angles. The Typhoon was pretty good, but not quite the right choice when the backends were fresh because it was a little allergic to oil and SUPER responsive on the dry. The Monsoon solves that issue with the solid offering by being earlier and smoother. It can handle just enough oil and stay JUST slow enough on the back to be a little more usable earlier in a block. If you’re speed challenged or want to stay right the Monsoon is a great choice, especially if you liked the Typhoon!

Storm Monsoon Coverstock: Reactor Solid Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon Core: Atmos A.I. (14 pd) RG: 2.53 Differential: 0.039 Layout: 1 x 6 ¼ x 5 3/4 - 2LS Layout Extras: 2 1/8 Finger Depth, “X” - 4 ½ D and 1 inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The Monsoon features the Atmos A.I. core. This core will provide a more predictable shape within your arsenal. As A.I. core technology has advanced that means a few extra percentage points of carry can be anticipated. The latest of SPI releases with A.I. have performed well and the Monsoon has been showing up as a great as seen on tour and local bowlers rolling through the summer months. In comparison to my Storm Typhoon the Monsoon is earlier and much smoother as it transitions down the lane. At the shop, we decided to try out a shorter pin layout. For me, this drilling provides a look very similar to urethane. To be fair this makes it a bit difficult to compare to my Typhoon which has a 5 x 4 x 3 ½ - 2LS layout. However, I do not have a recent SPI piece number wise to compare. My Typhoon had a tendency to slide past my breakpoint if I got a little anxious in my approach. The Monsoon has been more stable for me as I have only used this one on house shots so far. I will say I think the Monsoon will add value to a number of sport shot situations which I prefer to roll on. For me, the Monsoon is a great value for the performance you are gaining. Also, I really like the mid to low type offerings SPI has to offer. The Monsoon fits nicely in what I prefer to do. A lot of times for two handed players and players with slower ball speed tendencies may want to focus on the SPI pieces selected for this range. It is unfortunate there is a lot of misinformation out there that the highest end bowling balls are the best performers. It simply is untrue and I seek to get the bowler what fits in various THS and sport conditions. Please be sure to visit your favorite pro shop today and order your Monsoon for the summer. Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

The Storm Monsoon adds another ball to the Hot Line to compliment the Typhoon. The Monsoon features the same Atmos AI core as the Typhoon but the Monsoon comes with the Reactor solid coverstock finished at 2000 grit abralon. At 15 pounds the Monsoon has a medium RG of 2.54 and a differential of .042. I drilled my Monsoon the exact same layout as my Typhoon…5x5x2 putting the pin above my bridge. The Monsoon is the ideal ball for me to start league play. It allows me to keep my angles closed and play very close to the friction to the right of the track area. The Monsoon is not designe to handle the higher volumes of oil but on a medium fresh condition, this ball is money! Compared to the Typhoon, the Monsoon reads the lane about 4 to 5 feet sooner and has a much more controlled backend. It also has a slow response time to friction which allows those errant shots to the dry to just gradually walk back into the pocket. The Monsoon is the perfect compliment to the Typhoon. On my house shot, these are really the only two balls I need for a night. For the price point, I’m not sure there is a better one, two punch on the market.

The Storm Monsoon has been one of the most controllable and reliable balls I’ve thrown lately. It gives me a smooth, readable motion that starts up a little earlier than cleaner pearls, but it never feels lazy or burns up. The ball blends the lane really well and gives me confidence when the pattern starts getting tricky. What I like most is how predictable it is. The Reactor Solid cover reads the midlane nicely and keeps the ball from overreacting off friction, which helps me stay lined up longer during league or tournament play. It has enough continuation through the pins to carry well, but the shape is much more controlled than a lot of stronger angular pieces. For me, the Monsoon fits perfectly as a benchmark-type ball on medium oil conditions. It’s the kind of ball I can pull out when I need to see the lane clearly and trust the reaction shot after shot. If you like smooth motion, control, and consistency over an overly sharp backend, the Monsoon is definitely worth having in the bag.

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS Cover: Reactor Solid Core: Atmos A. I. Finish: 2000-grit Abralon RG 2. 53 (15) Differential 0. 042 (15) 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 Under Ring 4 1/8 Pin To Pap 3 7/8 Pin Buffer Storm's new addition to their Hot line is called the monsoon. Featuring a solid version of the Reactor cover around the Atmos AI core, it gives you a duller smother companion to the Typhoon. The combination creates an amazing control piece. This ball made noise right away when it was used to break a PBA scoring record. I tested the monsoon on a broken down lane in my home center. I was curious about the difference I would see from the Typhoon so I wanted to test it where I usually use the Typhoon. The solid formulation of the cover definitely gets the ball to pick its roll up sooner compared to the Typhoon. I could see immediately that this ball would be very useful for me on a fresher lane, especially on flatter patterns. I brought the ball back out to practice on a flatter pattern later that week. While I like the shape that urethane makes on these patterns, I really prefer a controllable reactive in the same spot because it's much easier for me to transition out of when the lane breaks down and it creates a more favorable break-down because it doesn't create as much carry-down. I really liked being able to play straighter angles and break the lane down the way I liked. The Monsoon will make an excellent ball for people who want to control the back-end motion on the lane. I think it will also be fantastic for people who are a little more rev-dominant or prefer to play straighter angles. I can see this ball being very popular at the USBC Open Championships this year. I think it will also make a great starter ball for people looking for their first reactive ball as it provides a great piece to build an arsenal off of. Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop

If you're looking for a bowling ball that delivers both power and control, the Storm Monsoon Bowling Ball is right for you! Featuring the Atmos A.I. core wrapped in the Reactor™ Solid coverstock, this ball provides a smooth motion with a strong continuous finish. The 2000-grit Abralon® finish helps create added traction and confidence in medium oil conditions, while still maintaining impressive downlane continuation.

The latest addition to the Storm Hot line is the Monsoon. Since it’s in the Hot line, the price point is lower than the high performance balls like those in the Tournament Series. While the Hot Line is not priced like the high performance balls, it doesn't mean they aren't useful on tournament patterns just ask Francios Lavoie who broke the PBA scoring record this year throwing the Monsoon, averaging over 280 for a 6 game block. The Monsoon is a solid version of the Typhoon. It features the same symmetrical Atmos AI core as the Typhoon. The RG is on the higher side at 2.53 and the dif is fairly low at 0.042, so it won’t rev up too fast and it won't flare a lot. That Atmos AI core is wrapped with the Reactor solid coverstock so it will read the lane earlier than the Typhoon, but isn’t meant to hook a lot. It's essentially a medium, medium ball. I see the Monsoon as a natural progression from IQ 78U urethane to Concept to Monsoon. I didn’t want a pin too close to the axis and risk it trying to get off line too soon while still hoping for a nice rounded smooth shape downlane, so I drilled mine 4.75 x 3.5 x 1.5. I threw it on a house pattern at league and was surprised at how much more it hooked compared to the Typhoon. I was able to get left away from the friction and open up my angles and it still had plenty of overall hook. The Monsoon didn’t completely blow through it when I got it in the oil. Monsoon looks like it could be a good fit to blend out the pattern as the hook was starting to get more defined. If you are looking for a medium control symmetrical piece at the top of your low end bag, you should consider the Monsoon. And, it's great value for the price. It has surprising hook for a lower end ball.

The Monsoon should be the winner of most under rated ball in 2026. I know it was used to break the scoring record on the tour but man there are a lot of options with this ball. It works for all different types of players and styles. I already had one customer bowl 300 at the Maryland State Open with it the day after I drilled it. I personally have been able to go to this ball in multiple different houses on a variety of patterns. It has been a great ball for me to move to after starting with my Vengeance and before I jump to my Bionic. The medium RG and higher diff are an amazing combination for this ball and is very predictable for me when I am using it.

This ball, the way it looks out of the box, it might say it hooks a lot. But to me, yes it hooks, but not as much as I thought it would, which is great. It really gives you a reliable motion that you can count on. I myself, most solid bowling balls I like to keep them the "out of the box finish" but the Monsoon, I like it with a little lane shine on it but not much. I'd like to say a 3000 look. Where the Monsoon comes 2000 out of the box. I have fun with this ball, It smells pretty good, the price point being a Hot Line ball. The Typhoon is a great Pearl ball and now the Monsoon to help out being a solid, it was a great addition. It sure it hooks mid lane, but has a continuous reaction on the back end as well. I've tried it on a house shot, and even on a 36' pattern, Its a ball for different lane conditions for sure. This brand never disappoints!

Introducing the Storm Monsoon built to dominate medium oil volume conditions. The Monsoon wraps the Atmos A.I. Core in Storm’s Reactor Solid coverstock at 2000 Grit Abralon. That combination creates a wider footprint on the lane and earlier midlane read. It has a Radius Weight Block — with a 2.53 RG and 0.042 differential at 15 lbs. I am speed dominant, average rev rate 250-275ish, low-medium tilt and medium rotation. I drilled mine 35x4.5x30. My axis point is 4 3/8 over 1 3/8 up. This ball is good for me on fresh oil conditions and even later game blocks. I am pleasantly surprised how well this ball performs its smooth and controlled! Go get yours at your local Storm VIP shop today! #StormNation #sm2proshop #Deviousbowling

My Storm Monsoon with the 4 ½ x 5 x 6 2LS layout is a ball I rely on when I need control, consistency, and a smooth shape. It blends the lane really well and gives me confidence when the pattern gets tricky. For me, it’s that dependable piece I can go to when I want to stay in control and let the ball do the work without overreacting.

If you're in the market for a ball that will give you consistency and control then look no further because the brand new monsoon is the ball for you. This ball has the Atmos AI core wrapped in the reactor solid coverstock. Go on out to your local proshop and put your favorite layout on this ball, you will not be disappointed especially for the price. Storm really out did there selves with this ball!

Monsoon is the continuation of Storm's recent revamping of the Hot line in a big way. This solid version of the Typhoon offers a smooth, midlane-y cover that is overall not as strong as that found on the RockStar or Bionic, which are my typical go-to strong symmetrical options. Monsoon provides a better option on higher friction lane surfaces and as a 2-ball on cliffed conditions as friction develops. Typical house shots with high ratios usually lend themselves to blendier shapes like Bionic and RockStar, but if those are too flat, Monsoon provides a cleaner solid option that bridges the gap into pearl balls as the lanes develop. -Chase Valenzuela

Layout: 40 x 4 1/8 x 40 The balance of power and control that the Monsoon has makes it an important part of most bowlers arsenals. This ball has a good bit of early midlane traction that allows it to be used on fresh oil – as long as the volume is not too high. In those situations, the Bionic or the new Alpha Crux would be a great first ball that would lead into the Monsoon as the second ball. Sport patterns are another situation where this ball will shine, as it's predictability and controllable nature will allow it to be used on most tougher patterns. I have found that the Monsoon is too smooth for me to move in too deep with it – at that point, I need to turn to the Ion Max Pearl or the Viking. Overall, this ball is fantastic on most medium/heavy to medium conditions.

The Monsoon is SPI’s latest addition to the Hot line. The Monsoon builds off the reaction the Typhoon gave us last year. The Monsoon wrapped in the Reactor Solid and finished with some texture allows you to stay further right and blend the lane better than you could with the Typhoon. The Monsoon will be the perfect game 1 ball for rev dominate players on softer patterns when they want the ability to stay further right. The Monsoon is now available for purchase from any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/djfKp9fsIfk?si=SrAcTPpF1CtZeKC3

This ball, the way it looks out of the box, it might say it hooks a lot. But to me, yes it hooks, but not as much as I thought it would, which is great. It really gives you a reliable motion that you can count on. I myself, most solid bowling balls I like to keep them the "out of the box finish" but the Monsoon, I like it with a little lane shine on it but not much. I'd like to say a 3000 look. Where the Monsoon comes 2000 out of the box. I have fun with this ball, It smells pretty good, the price point being a Hot Line ball. The Typhoon is a great Pearl ball and now the Monsoon to help out being a solid, it was a great addition. It sure it hooks mid lane, but has a continuous reaction on the back end as well. I've tried it on a house shot, and even on a 36' pattern, Its a ball for different lane conditions for sure.

Storm Monsoon Ball Review The Monsoon features the Atmos AI core wrapped with the Reactor Solid coverstock. This is the same core that was used in the Typhoon. RG-2.53 Diff-.042 Symmetrical Core Finish-2000 Grit Abralon Layout-4.5x4x2.25 (VLS) The Monsoon will be a smooth ball that will read the midlane with a smooth controllable backend.. The Monsoon will be stronger than most of your value priced balls so its a lot of bang for bucks. I compared the Monsoon to my trusty Phaze 2 solid and it wasn't as strong as the Phaze 2 with more controllable backend. So i will use the Monsoon when my Phaze 2 is too strong but i still want to control the midlane. The Monsoon will be a great option on shorter patterns or to control the backends. The Monsoon is available now!!!!!!!!!!!

Ball Specs: Storm Monsoon Cover Reactor solid Reactive Atmos AI Symmetric Core Finish 2k Abralon Layout 4 x 4 with 2” Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: The Monsoon is another Storm ball that performs much better than the cost. This ball was a nice surprise in motion for me. The Monsoon reads the lane early and just keeps coming toward the pocket. This ball hooks more than I expected and though it is not angular, the pin carry is excellent. The Monsoon allows me to control the pocket on demanding lane conditions. I will most likely drill another one and polish it. I have done this on a few Monsoons for my higher rev bowlers and the ball rolls great and maintains predictability. I like a ball that is forgiving and does not have over / under issues, and this fits the bill. I like to go up the boards or use a slight belly type of shot I am very comfortable doing this with this ball and it keeps my carry percent high. The Monsoon has already proven its worth to me in our city tournament. The Monsoon works very well on a house shot and a sport shot. The ball uses oil and friction to its advantage without being jumpy. I don’t see much lane shine on this ball when I am done rolling it. We have drilled a good amount of these so far for my customers and we have seen great ball motions from a variety of styles. The customers are providing great feedback on this ball. Summary: The Monsoon is predictable and forgiving. The Monsoon is smooth on the back and carries very well. This is one of the best values in bowling balls right now. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com Video Link; https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cxudaAgKM60

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:43 Volume: Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS COMMENTS Cover: Reactor Solid Core: Atmos A.I. Finish: 2000-grit Abralon RG 2.53 (15) Differential 0.042 (15) 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 Under Ring 4 1/8 Pin To Pap 3 7/8 Pin Buffer Storm's new addition to their Hot line is called the monsoon. Featuring a solid version of the Reactor cover around the Atmos AI core, it gives you a duller smother companion to the Typhoon. The combination creates an amazing control piece. This ball made noise right away when it was used to break a PBA scoring record. I tested the monsoon on a broken down lane in my home center. I was curious about the difference I would see from the Typhoon so I wanted to test it where I usually use the Typhoon. The solid formulation of the cover definitely gets the ball to pick its roll up sooner compared to the Typhoon. I could see immediately that this ball would be very useful for me on a fresher lane, especially on flatter patterns. I brought the ball back out to practice on a flatter pattern later that week. While I like the shape that urethane makes on these patterns, I really prefer a controllable reactive in the same spot because it's much easier for me to transition out of when the lane breaks down and it creates a more favorable break-down because it doesn't create as much carry-down. I really liked being able to play straighter angles and break the lane down the way I liked. The Monsoon will make an excellent ball for people who want to control the back-end motion on the lane. I think it will also be fantastic for people who are a little more rev-dominant or prefer to play straighter angles. I can see this ball being very popular at the USBC Open Championships this year. I think it will also make a great starter ball for people looking for their first reactive ball as it provides a great piece to build an arsenal off of. See my full review: https://youtu.be/8AYSjGStqYw?si=UHzKE_bGpgKuqU9B Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@Revstormaz

About Me PAP. 4 3/4 right 1 3/8 up Ball speed 17 MPH Rev-rate 450 Layout 55 x 4 1/4 x 45 Pattern Various Patterns The MonSOON. Mid-lane read and control Check! Flashy colors check! Smells great check! What more can you ask for I get a very predictable shape that is continuous thru the pins. I can use this ball on fresh keeping my angles in front of me and follow the pattern. Surprisingly I can keep this ball in my hand longer than most as it continues to shape enough as I move and create more angle. I highly recommend this ball to many bowlers especially rev dominate players! This is a must have for every tournament Bowler! Great job STORM!

The Storm Monsoon is one of those benchmark-style symmetric solids that really shines when matched with a smoother, controlled release style like mine.. With my 300 RPM rev rate, 15 mph ball speed, and my Storm VLS layout of 3¾ x 4¾ x 1½, the Monsoon gives you a very readable midlane motion with a strong but continuous backend that never feels jumpy or over/under. My layout choice is a great match for this core and cover combination. The shorter pin-to-PAP distance helps the Monsoon pick up a touch earlier in the midlane, while the 4¾ PSA-to-PAP distance keeps the shape rounded and controllable instead of flippy. The small VAL angle gives you a quicker response to friction without making the ball too angular. My speed-to-rev ratio translates into a motion that blends wet/dry conditions extremely well and creates a more predictable move and easier readable shape through the pins. What stands out most with this setup is how easy the Monsoon is to trust. The ball revs up smoothly in the oil and gives a heavy rolling continuation through the pin deck. It does not burn up early like some stronger asymmetrics can at 15 mph, and it also avoids the skid/snap reaction that can make transition difficult to read. Instead, I get a strong arc that keeps the pocket in play longer. On medium conditions, the Monsoon should let you stay more direct through the front part of the lane while still carrying corners effectively. My layout helps the ball maintain energy, so even when I start moving left and opening your angles, it still drives through the pins instead of rolling out. Compared to stronger Storm pieces, the Monsoon is cleaner and easier to control, making it an excellent “game 2 and 3” ball or a reliable benchmark option when lane surfaces get tricky. For your game specifically, it fills the role of a smooth transitional ball that gives you confidence when stronger equipment starts reading too early or more angular balls become unpredictable. Overall, the Storm Monsoon looks like an extremely balanced fit. It matches your rev rate and speed very well, gives you a smooth but strong motion shape, and should be one of the more versatile pieces in your arsenal for medium-volume league conditions. Visit a VIP Proshop for yours #stormnation

Layout: 4 x 4 x 2 Surface: 4000 Arbalon Rev Rate: 470 Tilt: 13* The new Monsoon brings back the Atmos AI core from the Typhoon and it is paired with the Reactor Solid Coverstock. This combination makes this a medium strength ball ideal for control and continuation. Finished at 2000 abralon out of box, this will give some earlier motion in both the front and the midlane. On my typical house condition, I saw too much early hook to be most effective. I did raise the surface to 4000 abralon to keep the smoother motion while giving the ball more length through the front part of the lane. Here is what I saw as a result. On the fresh, I saw easy length with the 4000 finish. It got down the lane and gave me ample control for what you would expect out of solid coverstock. I was able to play mostly straighter up the lane but had to give the pocket away to some degree because of my higher rev rate. I was able to play around 12 to 6 which is more right then I would typically start in league. I had no trouble getting continuation through the pins and struck fairly well on the condition. As the front part of the lane dried up and I had to move left, the lack of surface allowed for the continuation to continue as I played closer to 15 to 6-8. Again no issues at all getting the ball back to the pocket and carrying the corner pins. Getting fast on a few shots naturally had a little more issue getting back up the hill but ultimately it was still a really nice reaction. As I moved in more, the slowness of the coverstock started to play more of a roll. I was able to rotate the ball more to get more down lane reaction but there are better options then tricking the ball to do the right thing. It was definitely smooth for being more left to right. Going to the Typhoon would be a better choice in this scenario. I would recommend this ball to someone who wants a more control ball for medium to lighter oil conditions, people with lower rev rates or ball speeds who need control or someone who wants a smoother motion compared to a Typhoon. I can definitely see this ball being in play for a wide variety of conditions including sport patterns. Its control will allow the ability to play straighter or control the pocket easily when the conditions call for it.

The Storm Monsoon matched up perfectly for me with the 2LS 5 × 4 × 3 layout. The ball gets through the front part of the lane clean while still giving a smooth, controllable read in the midlane and a continuous motion downlane. What impressed me most is how forgiving it is during transition since it blends wet/dry really well without losing hitting power. For my game, it’s a great benchmark-style option that lets me stay aggressive without feeling like the ball will overhook.