Storm Summit Ascent Bowling Ball

Definitely a gab filler in my arsenal. I drilled it 50x4x30. Cleaner then my Phaze 2 with more angle. A very usable reaction bowling on older HPLs with lots of friction. Allows me to stay in the same ball the whole league and in fact gets better as the night goes on when i can get left with it. A great complement to the other 2 Summit releases.

The Storm Summit Ascent features the highly successful R2S solid reactive coverstock and combines it with the Centripetal HD AI core. At 15 pounds the RG is a low 2.46 with a differential of .056. The Summit Ascent gets into an early roll with its low RG but the R2S solid coverstock is still clean through the front part of the lane. This ball won’t wow you with how much It hooks, or how sharp the backend reaction is, but this ball will keep you in the pocket the majority of the night. This is my new benchmark ball. It just provides that predictable ball motion that makes it easier to navigate through the transition and the AI core provides the extra pin carry for when you have those off pocket hits. It is much cleaner and more angular than the original Summit. This ball is a must for league and tournament bowlers alike.

Ball Specs: Summit Acent Core: Centripetal HD – A.I. (Symmetrical) Coverstock: R2S Solid Reactive Scent: Cream Soda Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon Review: The Storm Summit Ascent is an exceptional choice for bowlers looking for a strong, reliable, and versatile ball that can thrive on medium to heavy oil. It’s a great option for players who want a ball that reads the midlane early but doesn't lose energy on the backend. With its ability to blend wet/dry patterns and provide consistent, powerful pin carry, the Summit Ascent is a valuable addition to any arsenal. Whether you're looking for a benchmark ball or something to handle fresh heavy oil, the Summit Ascent delivers on all fronts. Will Tefft Storm Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.strombowling.com #Stromnation

The new ball in the Storm Master Line is the Summit Ascent. This is the 3rd ball of Summit series. The Summit Ascent uses the Centripetal HD packed inside the A.I. core. The Summit is wrapped in R2S solid coverstock. The original Summit had a little early rolling motion, the Summit Peak with the pearl cover was a strong rolling pearl. The Ascent with the R2S is perfect combo of cover and core. I drilled mine pin up 4 x 4 x 2 and added Storm Step 2. The Ascent is so predictable. It's not the hockey stick reaction, very controllable arcy motion. Think a stronger IQ solid motion. I like it a lot on a wet dry house pattern as it is just strong enough in the oil, but doesn't bounce of the dry. 2 handers like it also as with their higher rev rate it just doesn't over react downlane. Great addition to the Storm Line. Brian Watson Pro Shop Staff PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4 RPM - 40 MPH -16-17 Tilt -17 Emerson Lanes Brunswick Pro Anvil Lanes 43 Ft House shot 44 Ft Sport Shot

I drilled up my SUMMIT ASCENT with the trusty 60 x 4.5 x 35 layout. I only got to throw it at box surface as I ended up giving it to a teammate when I dropped to 14 lbs. I noticed that it had a very rolly type of reaction and was very similar to an oldie but goodie that I first drilled when I came on SPI staff in the SPECIAL AGENT. The SPECIAL was my go-to ball as a benchmark and reliable ball to keep it in play if there was oil and the lanes were touchy. The ASCENT showed a lot of those same characteristics, and I will put holes in another one in 14 lb once I get all of the gear I had drilled back up in 14 lbs. Drill this one up if you want control on more medium to slightly slicker lane conditions or a good all-around first ball out of the bag.

Storm Summit Ascent Core: Centripetal HD A.I. Coverstock: R2S Solid Finish: 4000 grit Abralon RG: 2.46 Differential: .056 The Summit Ascent from Storm is the newest addition to the Master line. I have personally loved all the balls in the Summit line and this one might be the best of the bunch. For me, this is the first ball out of my bag, as it provides me with length through fronts, does not overreact off the friction, but still provides plenty of backend to carry the corners. This ball fits perfectly between the Phaze 2 and the IQ tour for me and will be in bag for both league and tournaments due to its versatility.

Summit Ascent • Storm • Master Line • Centripetal HD A.I. Core • Coverstock •R2S Solid • Finish 4000 grit Abralon • Weight 14 lbs. • RG 2.46 • Differential .056 • Layout 90 x 2 x 45 • One Handed • left Handed • PAP 5 15/16 Left and 1 3/16 up • Rev Rate 425 rpm • Average ball speed 14.5 mph The Summit Ascent has an amazing combination of core and cover with the proven Centripetal HD A.I. core, and R2S solid cover. This core and coverstock combination has produced the most forgiving Summit to date with the Summit Ascent! Let’s talk about what I have seen form the Summit Ascent. I get a smooth predictable motion throughout the lane. Where this motion stands out the most is in the mid-lane, and how consistent the shape stays, but don't let that motion fool you. The Centripetal HD A.I. is also reading the lane early to give you this smooth mid-lane motion. while the R2S cover is giving you the forgiveness to stay on line with your target, because it is a clean cover. What I saw down-lane is how well the Summit Ascent retained its power where it is needed most at the pins. The Centripetal HD A.I. core and the R2S cover helps with strikes having a crisp impact at the pocket. This also helps to carry those lighter pocket hits too. In conclusion I Was quite impressed with the Summit Ascent. Storm has done an excellent job of combining the Centripetal HD-A.I. Core and the R2S Solid coverstock. I feel this is a winning core and cover combination makes the Summit Ascent a superb choice for any type of bowler and, this could be a good bench mark ball for most league bowlers. Stop by your local pro shop today and get your Summit Ascent. It's well worth it!! Sean Gruetter aka Madhatter bowling storm pro shop staff #Stormnation

I was very late getting this ball, but I am so glad that I did. I was in need of something just like this, and I have found it. The solid cover allows me to use it on many different lane conditions. The layout I have on this is 50x5x30 which is similar to a lot of my balls right now. This ball is so controllable and predictable which I love. I have it in my bag everywhere I go. I did put 1000 surface on it and it has been a gamechanger. I am loving the new storm releases and this is one of my top favorites.

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-5/8 x 3/4 up, 380 RPM, 13* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation Ball Layout: 55 x 4 x 40 VLS: 4 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2 Finish: OOB with touch of compound The new Storm Summit Ascent was designed to provide bowlers consistent and predictable control on those fresh patterns and trickier patterns. Complete with the R2S Solid finished at 4000 grit, this ball gets into an early roll with the 2.46 RG reading the midlane and provide bowlers a controlled, strong arc motion when lanes are not ready to open up. I went with a 4” pin to get into an early, strong flaring roll to play the outside part of the lane without the ball getting too offline but have enough to get up the hill to the pocket. Definitely smaller piece as compared to other solids in the line which is a great alternative in the arsenal. Looking for a controlled piece, give the Summitt Ascent a try! Chris Martinez Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com

Ball Specs: Storm Summit Ascent Coverstock: 4000 Grit R2S™ Solid Reactive Weight Block: Centripetal™ A.I. Core (Symmetrical) Color: Aqua/Smoke/Shadow Review: The long awaited solid version in the summit lineup! We loved how strong the original summit (hybrid coverstock) was and how angular the summit peak (pearl coverstock) was so the solid version has a lot to live up to. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). Sporting the R2S cover we expected this ball to give off very clean/smooth Phaze 2/Axiom vibes. We were actually a bit surprised at how clean it was. On a fresh house shot we found this ball to be easy to get to the pocket but difficult carrying. After a few 10 pins in a row if was clear with the cover being so clean and having a 4K finish this is probably not the ball to start on the fresh with. In league/tournament settings we threw this ball towards the end of the block and it looked much better. It is clear this ball with factory finish is more of a transitional piece if that is what you’re looking for. If you want this piece to look good on the fresh you may consider putting a slightly heavier grit with or without polish to try and create some more angle to the pocket if you find it being too smooth and too clean. Overall this ball will fit great as a 2nd or 3rd option ones the lanes get a little chopped up. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson SPI Pro Shop Staff Members kyle@parklanes.net joel@parklanes.net dean@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation #GoGlobal #SquadRG

This is THE Goldilocks ball for me. My home center has an older high friction lane surface. This ball bridges the gap between too much hook in the Phase II and not enough hook in the original !Q. It’s the ball I choose when I don’t necessarily need control from balls like my Tour Dynamix, ION Pro or !Q Ruby. I drilled mine with a strong pin down layout to stay on line longer and still gets it confidently around the corner. This one is exactly what I’d hoped it would be.

Summit Ascent • Storm • Master Series Coverstock • R2S Solid Reactive • Finish 4000-Grit Abralon Core • Centripetal HD - A.I. Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.46 Differential • .056 Layout •4 ½ x 3 ¾ x 2 ½ Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 9° Testers Rev Rate • 250 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street The new Summit Ascent is a winning combination of the proven Centripetal HD Core, with the next generation of power, the A.I. technology surrounding it, and one of Storm's most distinguished and loved coverstocks, the R2S Solid! This core and coverstock combination produced the most forgiving Summit to date with the Summit Ascent! I was pleasantly surprised with the results I found with the Summit Ascent. So, let's break it down and see what makes it an excellent choice to fit any straighter player's arsenal! The Centripetal HD – A.I. Core produces a smooth and predictable motion throughout the lane. And where that motion stands out most is in the Summit Ascent's mid-lane consistency! I found the Centripetal HD Core revs relatively early; however, I saw a stronger and more pronounced definition in the Summit Ascents mid-lane motion with the added A.I. core technology. And as a straighter player, I liked how the Centripetal HD –A.I. Core retained its power for where it is needed most – at the pocket! The Centripetal HD A.I. Core strikes with a crisp impact, which we straighter players need, especially to carry those lighter hits. Lastly, the Centripetal HD-A.I. core had excellent continuation, kicking out the corners when straighter players like me need them to go down the most! So, if you are a straighter player, the Centripetal HD-A.I. will be your symmetrical "go-to" that you can count on! The R2S Solid coverstock on the Summit Ascent brings a new level of consistency to a straighter player's game. The R2S Solid had excellent grip in the front part of the lane but wasn't overly aggressive as the Summit Ascent rolled smoothly and cleanly through the mid-lane. I especially like how the R2S Solid responded to friction! Whether a fresh THS or broken down late-night scenarios, I found the R2S Solid had a crisp and smooth motion when my Summit Ascent came off the pattern. I also found that the R2S gave the Summit Ascent a well-defined, predictable, and stable motion all night. So, I would say the R2S is a well-balanced coverstock that will bring consistency to any straighter player's game. In conclusion, as a straighter player, I was quite impressed with the Summit Ascent. Storm has done an excellent job of combining the Centripetal HD-A.I. Core and the R2S Solid coverstock. This winning core and cover combination makes the Summit Ascent a superb choice for any straighter player's arsenal, especially when looking for that consistent shape and motion to keep you in the competition. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Summit Ascent ready to roll; the Summit Ascent is well worth it! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

The Summit Ascent from Storm is the newest addition to the Master line. After using it on several different patterns and surface, I’m thoroughly impressed. The coverstock is R2S solid, under the hood is the AI core, and with that combination, the Summit Ascent is a winner in my bag. It’s been a perfect compliment to the Ion Pro Max and the Harsh Reality Pearl as well. I’ve drilled two so far and have had a ton of success with one. It’s mapped out as 4.75 x 4 x 2.5. This puts the pin above my ring finger with a stacked CG. I threw it out of the box to get some oil in the coverstock and it rolls really, really well. When it’s time to get out of my Ion Pro Max or XCell, the Ascent provides length with a slow(ish) response time, but most importantly, a very smooth and predictable response time. It’s worked best on those medium-length patterns where there isn’t a ton of hold and you need a ball to not go sideways off the end of the pattern. A close comparison would be a Phaze 2, but I believe the Ascent is cleaner through the front portion of the lane compared to a Phaze 2. If you need an extremely predictable ball that can be used on the short, medium, or long patterns, the Summit Ascent should be the next ball you drill! #StormNation

The Storm Summit Ascent is a formidable addition to any bowler's arsenal. This ball's key feature is its strong hook potential (0.056), making it ideal for those tricky lanes with heavy oil patterns. The reactive coverstock (R2S Solid) ensures consistent traction, providing a powerful backend finish. The asymmetrical core design (Centripetal HD-AI) offers exceptional versatility, allowing bowlers to experiment with various drilling layouts to suit their style. Drilled mine 5.5 x 3.75 x 1 in terms of performance, the ball delivers a smooth and predictable roll, which is crucial for maintaining control and accuracy at the breakpoint. Playing in my comfort zone (in the track) the Storm Summit Ascent is particularly well-suited all 3 games of league for bowlers who can migrate left/right as the THS transition. I can play a more aggressively as the R2S cover allows a smoother traction in oil with less burnup. The AI core will provide the extra carry of the corner pins. I have used the Ascent as my #1 or 2 ball on the fresh. Overall, if you're looking to elevate your game with a high-performance, reliable bowling ball, the Storm Summit Ascent will be a top contender. It combines innovation with practicality, making it a valuable investment for both competitive and casual bowlers. Visit a VIP Proshop today! #stormnation

Sam Cooper. Roto Grip Amateur Staff. The Storm Summit Ascent is essentially the “do everything” bowling ball. We have the Summit AI Core wrapped in the old faithful R2S Solid cover that has been a staple in the storm line for years. The high differential of the core with medium strength cover will allow this ball to be used on a wide variety of patterns. When I saw this ball on the rack in a storm video for another ball I was immediately curious what it was. The original Summit was a good ball when I really needed to control the lane. To me the original summit could be too strong for certain environments. The Ascent is and will be one of the most versatile bowling balls on the market. I have tested this ball on a few different conditions already and it just seems to do the right thing each time. The Ascent is also good to throw in practice to see what the lane is giving you and can be used to make moves based off of what you see. When bowling on sport I usually do hit the cover with a 2000 pad to get a more consistent read. I have also let this ball shine up a bit and use it for majority of league nights. This ball gives you that clean and smooth look for a solid bowling ball. To me this ball is right in the middle of the bag. Stronger than my IQ Tour, that is essentially what this ball is a stronger IQ Tour solid. But weaker than Sublime Focus or Optimum Idol. The Ascent is on a similar strength level to the ION Pro just a difference in how they react in my opinion. Between the ION Pro and the Summit Ascent, these are two of the best balls out now for any level of bowler!

This is the 3rd installment of the Summit. While I didn’t throw the original Summit much and never drilled a Summit Peak, I think I can safely say, the Summit Ascent is the best for my game. Let’s start with the R2S Solid Reactive coverstock featured on many Storm balls, most notably the IQ Tour. Just think of the Summit Ascent as the modern day version of the IQ Tour, better suited to combat current lane patterns. I left mine out of the box and found it floated effortlessly through the front part of the lane. I like balls with lower RGs so they rev up and don’t miss the midlane and the Summit Ascent fits the bill. The Centripetal HD with A.I. Core offers a pretty high differential, so it will have plenty of track flare and downlane motion. In other words, it floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee. It’s a great versatile piece for the middle of your bag. Leave it shiny and it’ll clear the fronts or put some surface on it for patterns with more volume. I drilled mine pin up, 4 ½ from my PAP.

Another bowling ball I have the joys of having in my bowling bag. The Storm Ascent. In my eyes now, this is a great 1st ball out of the bag to have. It rolls so well, reacts even better. Sorry to say I love this one compared to the Summit Peak. This ball has such a predictable arc on the back end. The Centripetal HD AI core, R2S reactive cover stock. Comes 4000 factory finish. For being a solid ball, it definitely reacts quite a bit on the back end. One of my favorite bowling balls so far.

This is the 3rd installment of the Summit. While I didn’t throw the original Summit much and never drilled a Summit Peak, I think I can safely say, the Summit Ascent is the best for my game. Let’s start with the R2S Solid Reactive coverstock featured on many Storm balls, most notably the IQ Tour. Just think of the Summit Ascent as the modern day version of the IQ Tour, better suited to combat current lane patterns. I left mine out of the box and found it floated effortlessly through the front part of the lane. I like balls with lower RGs so they rev up and don’t miss the midlane and the Summit Ascent fits the bill. The Centripetal HD with A.I. Core offers a pretty high differential, so it will have plenty of track flare and downlane motion. In other words, it floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee. It’s a great versatile piece for the middle of your bag. Leave it shiny and it’ll clear the fronts or put some surface on it for patterns with more volume. I drilled mine pin up, 4 ½ from my PAP.

Another bowling ball I have the joys of having in my bowling bag. The Storm Ascent. In my eyes now, this is a great 1st ball out of the bag to have. It rolls so well, reacts even better. Sorry to say I love this one compared to the Summit Peak. This ball has such a predictable arc on the back end. The Centripetal HD AI core, R2S reactive cover stock. Comes 4000 factory finish. For being a solid ball, it definitely reacts quite a bit on the back end. One of my favorite bowling balls so far.

Storm Summit Ball Specs: Cover stock R2-S Solid Reactive Core Centripetal™ HD-AI Core (Symmetrical) Finish 4000 Abralon Sanded Layout 4 x 4.5 x 2.5” Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at cameras 15.5 Review: The new Storm Summit Ascent is a bit weaker in hook than the original Summit. This slightly weaker motion was by design to help the ball glide more through the heads and be predictable down the lane. It is a bit unexpected for a solid cover to move fewer boards than the Hybrid version but the design intent was definitely achieved. I have only tested this ball on two different house shots and felt I did not have the miss room that some of my stronger solids give me. I had my best look going up the boards or rolling a small arch to the pocket. I let the ball lane shine and feel this gave me better results. The carry is good if you make sure you have good hand or higher entry angle. Before I drilled my thumb in this ball I let a no thumb two hander bowler test it out. The Summit Ascent provided him a strong smooth reaction that was very controllable. The ball went through the pocket nicely with his higher rev rate. I think the Summit Ascent will be a good choice for a tournament bowler or those with higher rev rates. Summary: The Storm Summit Ascent is a very smooth solid ball. The Summit Ascent smell says cream soda but has a minty scent to me. Those with higher rev rates should not be afraid to drill this solid up. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfjDrK01_f4&error=0 Glenn Wendel Sidewinders Pro Shop Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:43 Volume:Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS 12:1 Ratio COMMENTS Coverstock: R2S Solid Reactive Core: Centripetal HD w/AI Finish: 4000 Abralon RG: 2.46 Differential: 0.056 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 Ball Layout: Pin Up 4 3/4 Pin to Pap 2 1/2 Pin Buffer The new addition to Storm's Master line of balls is a new configuration of the Summit called Summit Ascent. The strong fast revving cores in the Summit line have made them a favorite for many pros and bowlers of all levels on higher volume oil patterns. The High Diff core creates great flare to give more hook than customary for many symmetric balls. To create a unique shape with this core, Storm wrapped the core in the legendary R2S solid coverstock that dominated the lanes for so many years on so many great releases. This creates the cleanest version of the Summit to date. The previous summit releases were of limited use to me. With my lower ball speed the early hook often proved to be more than I needed and I usually opted for cleaner balls. The Summit Peak didn't give me the length I had hoped for, but rather created a piece which seemed to stand up even faster when it saw friction, often earlier than was ideal to create good pin carry. This is all relative to the quirks of my home center where the front panels have much built in friction. The excessive amount of oil the house uses to try to combat this tends to create a condition where the front of the lane transitions very quickly and the back-end much more slowly. The wrong ball motion can make them feel way harder than they should when balls stand up to quickly in the early friction and won't recover down-lane. Now when I took the Summit Ascent out to the lane for the first time, I saw a ball where I could really make use of the strong core. R2S solid being a much weaker formulation than nearly every cover available to date, I was able to get the ball through the front and see the core take over where the ball needed to read. I was very impressed with how the ball didn't stand up and get forward when it same the friction a little early, and it had no problems powering back when it got right down-lane. Probably the best sign for me personally was my ability to stay in the ball all 3 games. It took a bit of manipulation to still get it down-lane game three when i was up against the ball return, but considerable less than I expected and I didn't feel like I had to sacrifice carry to do so. The Summit Ascent seems to be a ball that matches up with many styles. I've heard it called a "Cleaner" Phaze II. On fresher conditions I would agree. In the later games the two balls get closer together for me. It's definitely a ball that is the right shape for everyone at some stage of play. Check out my full ball reaction video on Youtube:https://youtu.be/7-wganNUzUw?si=iY-wK2_bi-z1ML7B Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@k1ngsizepapa

Storm Summit Ascent Coverstock: R2S Solid Reactive Finish: 4000-Grit Abralon Core: Centripetal HD – A.I. RG: 2.46, Diff: 0.056 (15 lb.) VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2-1/2 Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 35 PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up Rev rate: 400 rpm Average speed: 16.5 mph Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI Pattern: Medium volume THS The Summit Ascent is the latest offering in Storm’s master line and the Summit series of bowling balls. The new Summit Ascent features the same Centripetal HD core paired with the Amplified Inertia (A.I.) outer core. However, the Ascent features the famed R2S solid coverstock which has been found on a number of Storm balls – perhaps most famously the !Q Tour Solid. This new core/cover combo creates a fast-revving ball designed to produce a clean and continuous ball motion that fits between the original Summit and Summit Peak. The Summit Ascent has become my go-to first ball out of the bag, especially for league nights on house conditions. The strong core gets the ball into a roll early to help read the body of the oil pattern, but contrary to bigger hooking balls, the weaker R2S solid cover helps the Summit Ascent get down the lane much easier. The total package is as advertised – a balanced transition from skid to hook to roll that provides a smooth ball motion with a strong responsiveness on the backend for consistency from shot to shot. The Summit Ascent is a great addition to the Summit series. It’s weaker than the original Summit, so don’t think of the Ascent as a replacement, whereas the Summit Peak is the cleanest and has most responsiveness on the backend. The Ascent will be a great ball for a variety of bowlers on medium volume patterns; and because the cover is a bit weaker you can stay with it longer as the lanes transition. This one definitely deserves a spot in the bag for both league and tournament players. Chris Pollentier Storm Products Pro Shop Staff #StormNation

Weight: 14 lbs. Pin Length: 3-3.5” Drilling: 60X30X25 Drilling VLS: 4-1/2X5X2-1/2 Pattern Length: 44 ft. Pattern Volume: Low-Med Pattern Type: THS Right Handed The Summit Ascent has the R2S Solid cover stock. This is a very smooth, even rolling ball. This is a Symmetrical ball in the Storm higher end line of balls. The box finish is 4000 grit abralon, which contributes to the even, smooth transition. As always, the surface can be altered to suit a variety of lane conditions and pattern lengths. It is Aqua/Smoke/Shadow in color. I have used the Ascent on a 44 ft. kegel house pattern, and a variety of house patterns in different centers. I’ve thrown the Ascent at the 4000 grit box finish, and have made some surface changes along the way. I’ve found this to be a very good ball on a variety of conditions. Once the transition comes into play, I can move in and still carry corners with some speed control. The Ascent is a hard hitting ball, even for a lower rev player, like myself. The Ascent is always in my bag. It gets through the heads extremely clean and makes a nice smooth turn down lane. I highly recommend the Ascent, and add a star if you’re a lower rev player like myself. The Phaze II is a good step down later in the set. It’ll get down the lane a little further and make a nice turn to the pocket. A good one two punch. I highly recommend this ball if you’re looking for something stronger to add to your arsenal. Its a winner! Carol Teel Roto Grip Amateur Staff Member

The Summit Ascent is the latest addition to the Master line of Storm. This bowling ball features a low RG Centripetal HD core with A.I. Technology and a very proven and successful R2S Solid coverstock. This Summit Ascent may be a considerable alternative to the well-known Phaze 2. I liked how my Summit Peak rolled so I drilled my Summit Ascent with the same pin-up layout: 65 x 5 x 35. Having thrown the Summit Peak and knowing that the RG of this core is on the lower end, I expected the Summit Ascent to be feel quite “early”. Even though the core of the Summit Ascent wants to read the oil pattern earlier, the cleaner R2S coverstock helps the bowling ball get down the lane a little easier. This combination seems to work very nicely together resulting in a strong, but smooth and round ball motion. I was also surprised how continuous this bowling ball was. I believe that the Summit Ascent will be a very good bowling ball for a variety of medium oil patterns. Those bowlers, who are looking for a stronger symmetrical bowling ball for fresh lane conditions should certainly consider the Summit Ascent. I can see this bowling ball working well on some “house” patterns as well. I think the Summit Ascent fits great in between the weaker symmetrical and stronger asymmetrical bowling balls. I can see this bowling ball rolling well with a pin-down layout as well. Watch me throw the Summit Ascent on The Bowling Passport YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/55DJdFevs_k

Storms latest addition to the Summit line is the Storm Summit Ascent. This uses the Storm R2S solid cover stock that has the go to cover for a very long time. It also features AI technology something that was also in the previous additions to the line. I drilled this ball with the layout of 40x5x45 this ball is super clean for me and when I’m bowling on a higher friction surface this is my go to. Great down lane motion and this ball really continues through the pins. This is a great ball to add to your line up for league play and a nice step down from the Summit Peak