Storm Summit Bowling Ball

The Summit features the brand new TX-23 hybrid cover wrapped around the modified Centripetal HD core. This combo produces the lowest RG and highest differential Storm ball to date. Ever since I’ve drilled the Summit, I haven’t been able to put it down. It’s giving me the Phaze ll shape that everyone has come to love on higher volumes of oil. The Summit isn’t just a one trick pony, I’ve been able to go very straight with it on higher volume longer patterns as well as being able to shape it on medium conditions. The Summit is now available at any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/JOeU0jYDlJs

Storm Summit ball review VLS 5 x 4 3/8 x 1 3/8 The Summit was a ball I wasn't sure where it would fit in for me. TX-23 Hybrid cover over the Centripetal HD weight block surrounded by the AI outer core. This is definitely a strong symmetrical ball. Right away it has been a great addition to my bag on a variety of conditions. It is also a different look than anything else I have. For me, it fits right between the TNT and Fate as far as the symmetrical pieces I use often. The Summit is much cleaner than the TNT but not as clean as the Fate. It gets through the front but still has the shape in the midlane to go through the pins. It gives me a good bridge between the big early rolling balls I like and the cleaner ones. Often with my Rev rate I get stuck in transition where I need to change but something like the Fate isn't giving me enough yet. It has also been really useful on the medium volume house patterns with a lot of wet-dry. It will roll in the oil but not go too crazy if I get it right. The Summit has also been good when I'm not really sure what I want to throw as it gives me a good, predictable read on the lanes. This is a ball I have seen a wide variety of styles and bowlers have success with. It's for sure a ball that should be in everyone's bag. Dave Adams Storm staff

Storm Summit Layout: 4.5 x 5 x 2 Storm Pin Buffer Layout Rev Rate: 325 rpm, 7 degree of axis tilt, 40 degree of axis rotation Testing information: 41 foot THS (medium to light volume) Bowling Center: Fulton Bowling Center Kegel Machine – Brunswick Anvilane The Storm Summit utilizes the new TX-23 hybrid coverstock and Centripetal weight block. We tested the Summit alongside the Roto Grip Clone on a house shot. The Summit has a RG of 2.46, which is one of the lowest in recent memories. The low RG is paired with a 0.056 Diff. What does this combination produce? Well, the Summit is a very useable ball. I threw it at the PBA50 World Series of Bowling on the Weber pattern and had a good look from around 4th arrow late in the squad. I would not have thought a ball with that low of an RG would be good from that deep but it looked really good. I think the Summit will be more versatile than people expect. The Summit hooked about 1-2 foot sooner than the Roto Grip Clone. Visit your local Storm VIP Pro Shop! #Stormnation #SquadRG

Ball Specs: Storm Summit 3000 Grit TX-23™ Hybrid Reactive Weight Block: Centripetal™ HD -A.I. (Symmetrical) Color: Blue/Gold/Silver Review: If you are looking for a strong symmetric bowling ball look no further. The Summit takes pieces from both the Phaze II and the IQ Tour to create a new ball that fits perfectly in that line. This ball overall is a very strong shape while maintaining that smooth roll that people are looking for in a symmetric ball. IF you are looking for a strong ball but are wanting to stay away from the asymmetric price point take a good look at the Sumit. If the overall reaction isn’t something that catches your eyes the color combo surely will stand out on the lanes for you. Will Tefft Storm Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.strombowling.com #Stromnation

Layout: 45 x 4 3/4” x 35 The Summit, even though it is technically a hybrid, rolls just like a solid for me. Compared side-by-side to a recently drilled Phaze 2, the Summit is slightly cleaner in the front part of the lane and has slightly more backend, but it can handle the same amount of oil. The difference for me is that the Summit rolls better when I need to move left and circle the lane more. Right now I have it as the strongest ball in my house shot bag after hitting it with 4000, though I will bring it back down to 3000 for sport shots. It is squarely in that medium-heavy to heavy oil lane condition range - not as strong as the asymmetric balls such as the Gem or Reality, but still can handle a lot of oil. I would put the overall strength and shape of the Summit as similar to the DNA.

I drilled my Summit with the pin above the bridge and the CG kicked an inch to the right. Definitely a good bang-for-your-buck. This ball is extremely strong off the spot. If you liked the Phaze 2 -- it reminds me of that shape, but just more downlane. It should work well on house shots, and is for sure a go-to ball on sport.

Summit - Ball Specs Cover Stock: TX-23 Hybrid Reactive Cover Stock Finish: 3000 Grit Core: Centripetal HD Layout: 50 x 5 x 40 RG: 2.46 Differential: 0.056 Review The Summit is the latest addition to Storm’s Master line. Storm has combined the Centripetal HD core with TX-23 Hybrid Reactive cover stock. This combination allows for this big ball to be versatile of house and tournament lane conditions. I tested the Summit on a 46 feet tournament pattern, I was able to play track area with great success. The Summit read early in the midlane and had a lot of energy on the backend for a continuous motion with great pin carry. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite. Stanley Waite 900 Global Staff Member Dover, DE

Storm says its the biggest symmetric ball theyve ever made and I agree 100%! I think before it was the Axiom and the Summit definitely shapes very similar to that. Its just a very strong, rolly, early hooking ball that shines the more oil there is. It works well on the oily houses, slick houses, or both. Ive used this to control the cliff on house shots, to play up 10 on 45' Dragon, and to hook the lane on various animal patterns like 37' Viper, 39' chameleon, and 48' shark. Its one of the few balls i know will work well especially early in the block,no matter what area im playing. As far as places in the bag, itll be in the big asym solid territory like Reality and Gem, but just a touch weaker. Definitely stronger than Phaze 2, TNT, XPonent and balls of that nature. A great ball if youre looking for hook and control.

Storm Summit Coverstock: TX-23 Hybrid Reactive Core: Centripetal HG - AI Factory Finish: 3000 Layout: 4 x 4 x 2 These days it’s seems everything is always the strongest ever (golf clubs, bowling balls, etc). So, naturally this advertising angle is normally met with some skepticism. Fortunately, I think we really do have one of, if not the strongest, symmetrical balls in Storm’s line in the Summit with its beefed up/modernized Phaze 2 cover wrapped around a core with lower RG and higher differential. I put my standard 4 inch pin up layout on the Summit and it wowed almost immediately with how well it digs in the midlane while still having a fair amount of get up on the back part of the lane. It definitely fits the stronger Phaze 2 characterization or even a super strong IQ Tour. So far it’s looked great on tighter house patterns and longer sport patterns this summer. Anyone looking for a ball on the stronger side of benchmark should give this one a serious look. Chris Freeland Storm Amateur Staff Average Rev Rate 400 Average Speed 18 mph PAP: 4 1/8 over 3/4 up

Summit • Storm •Master Series Core • Centripetal HD –A.I. Coverstock • TX-23 Hybrid Reactive • Finish 3000-grit Abralon Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.46 Differential • .056 Layout •4 ½ x 5 x 2 ¼ Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Testers Rev Rate • 300 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street When Storm claimed the Summit was their strongest symmetrical ball to date, and being a down-and-in player, I was skeptical at best. That is until I drilled up my Summit and took it for a test drive. And the results were explosive! The Summit is everything Storm claims it to be and then some. So, let's break it down and see what is behind the Summit's success. The Centripetal HD weight block surrounds the A.I. (Amplified Inertia) outer core. OK? Like most bowlers, I have no idea what that means or the physics behind what Storm is talking about. However, what I can tell you is I loved how the Centripetal HD –A.I. core rev'd briskly and early in the mid-lane while building an incredible amount of inertia as it headed down the lane. I found the Centripetal HD –A.I. core provided a smooth and stable motion but - with a hard rolling intensity that I can depend on as a straighter player. And what I found most intriguing about the Centripetal HD-A.I. core was the amount of power it unleashes at the pins for a symmetric core. The Summit becomes a wrecking machine when it gets into the roll phase. It becomes explosive through the pins and continues with authority until it falls off the deck. So, suppose you are a straighter player like me. In that case, the Centripetal HD A.I. found in the Summit will give a whole new perspective to adding strong symmetric cores to your arsenal! As a straighter and higher-speed player, the TX-23 Hybrid coverstock was a much-welcomed choice on the Summit. Being a more down-and-in and low-rev player, the surface on the coverstock plays a big part in ball motion for me. And I found the TX-23 to be the type of cover I could tweak to my liking for whatever conditions I wanted to roll in. And this makes the Summit an excellent choice for not only THS bowlers but also for pattern bowlers as well. For a THS league night, I tweaked my Summit to 2000-grit Abralon, and I loved how the TX-23 coverstock reads the mid-section of the lane. It grips well, without being overbearing, and has a smooth transition between the hook and roll phases throughout the night. And whether I was playing straight-up second arrow early in game one or opening my angles by game three, I loved how the TX-23 blends the pattern effortlessly through the night. Even as the pattern became spotty and squirrely, I could count on the TX-23 coverstock to keep my Summit in play all night. So, if you are a straighter player like me, you can count on the TX-23 coverstock to bring results. In closing my review, the Summit is Storm's new, cleverly crafted, pin-crushing bowling ball. And it is a fantastic new release! Down-and-in players like me will significantly benefit from the combination of core and coverstock that make up the Summit. And with the Centripetal HD-A.I core and TX- 23 coverstock, the Summit will be an excellent ball choice for many styles of bowlers. And because of its core strength and coverstock flexibility, I highly recommend the Summit to any Youth Junior Gold bowler or those looking into the world of pattern bowling! So, stop into your local Strom V.I.P. Pro shop today and see where the new Storm Summit will fit into your arsenal! Because The Summit is a great new choice! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

One of the most highly anticipated releases of the year! Storm Bowling introducing the brand new Summit. The Summit features a modified Marvel Core with an RG of 2.46 and Diff of .056. The coverstock is a modified Phaze 2 cover of TX-23 Hybrid. Taking the Phaze 2 cover and making it hybrid with this core combination gives the bowler a reliable piece that’ll makes it shape from any part of the lane. We have a piece that gives me the confidence to throw a bigger ball from farther in without loosing any continuation. Also, with the brand new outer core technology in this ball, I have noticed a lot of those off hits come into play a lot more than any other ball I have ever thrown. When I see the Phaze 2 become too clean and too lazy in the back, or if I need a bigger option on heavier oil patterns, you’ll see this ball in my hand all the time! Get yours at your local Storm VIP proshop.

The New Summit from Storm has the Centripetal Core with the TX-23 cover which gives you a lot of power down lane. I’ve been a big fan of the Phaze 2. Comparing these 2 were hard but I see a lot of similarities and subtle differences. The Summit stores more energy down lane with its Hybrid Coverstock while the Phaze 2 is earlier and smoother. As the Summit has been released, I haven’t had the chance to throw the Phaze 2 as to how good the Summit is. If you’re in the market for a high end ball, this is the BEST pick!! Ethan Fiore ⭐PBA Member⭐Roto Grip Staff⭐CoolWick Staff⭐Tournament Director⭐ Right 2 Handed Rev Rate: 500 Speed: 17.5 PAP: 4 1/8 up 7/8

Storm Summit Ball Specs: Cover stock TX-23 Hybrid Reactive Core Centripetal™ HD-AI Core (Symmetrical) Finish 3000 Abralon Sanded Layout 4 x 4.5 x 2” 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 is the strongest Symmetric ball in the line. The Summit reads the lane early but does not give anything up in back end motion. The Summit has a good break point move but less I feel than the Phase two. The Summit does cross more boards than the Phase 2 with the Phase 2 having more shape down lane. The Summit reminds me of a much better original Axiom. I was really surprised how versatile the Summit was. I could move to the dry and roll up the back of the ball or move in and get around the side of the ball for more hook and entry angle. The carry was excellent from all lines and we used my regular release for the video. I had a good look with this ball when I started it in the oil and let it find a break point down lane. The Summit will be a great addition to an arsenal because it has a high hook potential but provides more back end than an Asymmetrical ball typically does. I also find I don’t have to adjust as quick or as big with a Symmetric. I would put this ball between the IQ Tour Navy and Gem in total hook. I like this ball the more I roll it and I purposely let it lane shine and I like the way it reacts even better with the lane shine. Of course this ball takes surface adjustments easily. This ball should sell well to those needing more hook potential in a Symmetric ball. If you are looking for a nice strong predicable ball that hits hard this could be the ticket. I see this ball staying around for a while. Summary: The Storm Summit is a big hooking Symmetric ball. The Summit has great hit and drives through the pocket hard. The Summit has a nice back end for an early rolling ball. Video Link: https://youtu.be/jGF4wWOnO3c Glenn Wendel Sidewinders Pro Shop Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

The Storm Bowling Summit is truly a gamechanger! Officially, this is Storm’s strongest symmetric ball to date. Starting on the inside, the Centripetal HD weight block is surrounded by the ALL-NEW A.I. (Amplified Inertia) outer core. This new combination drives the RG down and the differential up ensuring this ball spins up fast and a lot! Paired with the TX-23 Hybrid Cover, the Summit provides enhanced oil absorption for even better grip on those slick conditions. Once you get one in your hands it’ll be tough to get it out. The 30 x 3 3/8 x 20 layout gives me a little more bite on some tougher conditions. This ball will fit in nicely to my tournament bag. I also look forward to seeing how this ball rolls on our center's house shot tonight. Pre-Order yours from your local pro shop today! Release Date of June 23, 2023 https://www.stormbowling.com/summit-bbmvnf12 #stormnation #ViseInserts #A2B

Storm Summit - Master Line Coverstock: TX-23 Hybrid - 3000 grit Abralon Core: Centripetal HD - A.I. RG: 2.46 Differential: .056 (15 lbs) Layout: 5.5 x 5 x 2 PAP: 6" Right, 1 3/8" Up Axis Tilt: 16° Rotation: 51° Rev Rate: 450-500 Speed: 17-18 mph Location: Vista Lanes - Yorkville, NY Pattern: Kegel Main Street Storm Summit will help you reach the peak of your game with all new technology! The TX-23 Hybrid is a modernized variation of the beloved TX-16 from the Phaze II. The Centripetal HD weight block found in the IQ Tour is paired with the A.I. (Amplified Inertia) outer core, which drives the RG down and differential up to create more midlane roll without losing a strong backend reaction. This is Storm’s strongest symmetric ball to date. The Summit provided me with an amazing look and great carry sliding on 33, looking 18 at the arrows with my breakpoint around 7-8. As the lanes broke down I was able to continue to move left and open my angles and it just kept coming. When compared to the Fate, I had to move five boards right with my feet and two with my target at the arrows. The Summit got into a roll much sooner and had a smoother backend reaction. I expect the Summit to excel on medium-higher volume patterns and see it fitting between the Phaze II and DNA. It also reminds me of the Axiom, but with more overall hook potential. Stop by your local Storm VIP pro shop to check it out! Dave Jecko Storm Amateur Staff Member YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@maximumpotentialbowlerssho7625

The Summit features the Centripetal HD core from the Son!Q and Super Son!Q but with an exciting twist, the new AI (Amplified Inertia) outer core which uses geometric cutouts to enhance the strength of the core. This brings the RG down to 2.46 and raises the differential to .056, and is combined with the new TX-23 cover which is an evolution of TX-16 from the Phaze 2. This combination represents the strongest symmetric bowling ball Storm has ever produced. Despite this and despite my initial concerns, it’s not early and slow, it’s actually remarkably long and sharp for how much it hooks and how much it controls the lane. What it reminds me most of is an ultra strong IQ Tour that finishes strong and can handle more angle. The Summit is incredibly versatile, and while definitely strong, it’s in the same vein as the Zen, so I think it’s going to be an excellent ball for tournament players needing strength and stability but with enough shape to finish and hit, but also for league bowlers just looking for a simple user friendly and controllable ball. I think the Summit might be the best marriage of the two that I’ve ever seen in a ball, it takes the Zen concept and overall performance and refines and improves it.

The summit has been an amazing addition to my bag. For me, it is a strong mid-level ball, that is the first ball out of the bag. It creates a strong, forward roll that carries extremely well. From a house shot to a sport shot, I think this ball should have a spot in your bag!

All I can say is WOW! This piece has the same proven cover formula as found on the trusty Phaze II and it definitely shows. I drilled my Summit 4x4x3. For me, this ball provides excellent mid-lane read with a controllable motion off the back of the pattern. This is my option before the Phaze II, when I really need that dig. I found that I could also manipulate the ball roll fairly well by manipulating my hand, making a more versatile "bigger" ball for myself. I would recommend this ball 10/10 for anyone looking for control.

Cover: Reactor Hybrid Reactive Core: Centripetal HD A.I. (Amplified Inertia) RG: 2.46 RG. Diff.: 0.056 Finish: 3000-Grit Abralon Fragrance: Snickerdoodle Storm’s new Summit is the strongest Symmetrical Hybrid piece made to date. This piece is good for Medium Oil Patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Fragrance: Snickerdoodle. Drilled this piece with the Pin to the Right of the Ring and the CG kicked out 1” from the palm. Out of Box ball motion was clean through the front with a smooth motion on the backend. For me, I need a little more oil than the House pattern to throw this piece. I compared this to the Storm IQ Tour, Fate, and DNA. IQ Tour was 2-2 more. Fate is 4-4 more. DNA is 2-2 left but wasn’t as continuous as the Summit. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1YD-54pwPGHG4MGrYQjFw

Storms newest Master line ball features the Centripetal HD core surrounded by the all new AI outer core and is wrapped in the TX-23 Hybrid cover. I drilled mine 5 x 5 x 3 and my first thoughts when I threw the ball that it reminded me of the Zen Soul yet a stronger version of it. It’s a touch cleaner and the forward motion it makes off the end of the pattern is a little more defined than the Zen Soul. I can seem myself using this ball on a wide range of patterns because of the versatility of it. For being a strong symmetrical it could be the first ball out of my bag but it can also be the second or third ball out on those longer patterns or ones with more volume after the asymmetrical balls are starting to burn up.

Ball Specs: Storm Summit 3000 Grit TX-23™ Hybrid Reactive Weight Block: Centripetal™ HD -A.I. (Symmetrical) Color: Blue/Gold/Silver Review: If you get to know the background regarding the specifications and technology involved in this bowling ball, then you will understand it has a lot to live up to. The Summit takes a little bit of technology from both the Phaze II and the IQ tour and adds a new cover blend to complete everything. The creation gives one of the strongest shaping symmetrical balls I have personally thrown from SPI. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). For us it was everything we thought it would be in that it picks up sooner and more overall than the Phaze 2 while still maintaining that smooth shape of both the Phaze and IQ lines. This ball will be perfect for those wanting a ball to hook off the lane but not spend the money of an asymmetrical piece or those that prefer the way symmetrical pieces shape the lane but also want the ball to hook early. Another ball that this shape reminds us of is the Axiom from a few years ago. Especially because of the logo and blue coloring, this ball could be considered a step up in overall hook and shape. We are looking forward to drilling up a ton of these. Who will be next in line to reach the summit? Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson Storm Pro Shop Staff Members joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation

Storm Summit Cover Stock: TX-23 Hybrid Reactive Finish: 3000 Grit Abralon Core: Centripetal HD A.I. (14pd) RG: 2.46 Differential: 0.056 Layout: 5 x 4 x 4 - 2LS Layout Extras: 2 1/8 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The Storm Summit features the Centripetal HD weight block and is paired with the all new Amplified Inertia outer core. Essentially, this means to the bowler is slightly more length and more motion off the spot compared to one of the all time greats, the Phaze II. Also, something that folks may not be aware of yet is the RG and Differential values are the same for 14 to 16 pounds in the Summit. For my review I rolled the Summit at the factory 3K finish and also bowled with the Summit at a 3K finish that I prepped four sides with a new Abralon pad. Also, I prepped a Phaze II the same as ^ for comparison purposes. In addition, both the Summit and Phaze II have a 5 x 4 x 4 - 2LS layout. In comparing the Summit to the Phaze II I was pleasantly surprised the Summit went through the front part of the lane slightly more than I initially thought before rolling this ball. Also, being a hybrid versus a solid it makes sense the hybrid would pick up on the lane a little later than the Phaze II which has a solid coverstock. Therefore, downlane the Summit shows a more angular and stronger shape than the Phaze II. It is easy to see the Phaze II picks up earlier and more rounded compared to the Summit. Both balls will thrive where more volume is present in the front part of the lane. The Summit will have you playing deeper on the lane than the Phaze II. Is the Summit strong? Yes, it sure is, but I did feel even when I got steep with my angles the Summit did not roll forward as quickly as some strong symetrical balls tend to do. A definite plus for the Summit. Be sure to try out a Storm Summit and fill that gap for fresh league and heavier volume tournament patterns. I'm definitely excited to use the Summit more in tournament competion. Please be sure to visit your favorite pro shop today! Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

Storm Summit Tech Specs: TX-23 Hybrid Reactive Coverstock with the Centripetal HD - A.I and finished at 3000ab. Layout and Lane Specs: 75 x 4 3/4 x 35 - video and ball review done on ProLane on a THS with a slight out of boards on the outside of the track area on the left hand side. My thoughts: Knowing that the TX-23 is an updated version of the TX-16 that is on the very popular and still selling at a record pace, the Phaze II, I learned from my lesson to make sure to have a long front number and a strong pin to pap layout, and that is where we came up with the layout of 75 x 4 3/4 x 35, left it a "box" surface to see how it would fair. Normally, I would have done some surface adjustment down to 2000ab on this type of hybrid cover. Well, officially it now is the Strongest symmetric ball Storm has made to date. Well, the ball flat out hooks and rolls like nothing else I have seen, when watching a few of my videos of the ball reaction midlane and down lane, the stength is unparallelled to anything I rolled and used in the past 17 years I have been with Roto Grip and the SPI family. Crossing the arrows at 17 board, then passing the outside tracer board, around 3rd/4th board then in the last few feet on the lane the Summit makes a HUGE move to the pocket, and keeps the pins low and dancing across the pin deck. I really said at loud several times while practicing, filming and league the word "WOW" and shook my head because I thought there waas NO CHANCE of the ball recovering and it did. Overall I feel in love with the Summit, my league bags now have the Summit, Duo, TNT, Hustle RIP, Hyped Hybrid - my favorite ball since the Hustle INK, and the new RG Spare ball. I don't seeing anything replacing any of these balls for awhile. Now, rise to the SUMMIT and see your local pro shop to expereince of the best strongest symmetric ball Storm has to offer.

The new Storm Summit comes with TX-23 Hybrid Reactive cover, Centripetal HD -A.I. Core, and comes at 3000-grit surface. The Summit is going to be a great benchmark ball. The Summit reads the lane early, is round, and continuous going down the lane. I got Axiom vibes from the motion of the ball. It was not as early as the original Axiom but they shaped similar. Compared to the Phaze2, the Summit is earlier and smoother. The Phaze2 was similar in strength but was a bit longer and more shape down lane. I heard a couple people say it is a stronger Zen from how it shapes on the lane and I can also see that. The Summit also shined when the lanes were over/under and was able to help blend the lanes out. This ball will be a step down from your big solids when they are reading the lanes too early. Another home run from Storm! Release date: 6/23/2023 Summit Review Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ktsZ6Mgd90 Tobias Myers #StormNation

Layout: 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 (60 x 4 1/2 x 40) Surface: 4000 Abralon, 1000 Abralon I was very excited when I heard about the Summit because I like the Phaze 2 very much. I have found sometimes that the Phaze 2 just isn't always quite strong enough and Asymmetrical Cores tend to be too early rolling. The Summit Covers that gap for me with ease. Compared to the Phaze 2, the Summit is about 2 feet earlier and about 2-3 boards stronger overall. It's overall strength makes it a little tougher to use on the typical house shot unless you get the surface right. I would consider following my surface prep or shining this one if you have a house pattern that hooks a lot. The cleaner surface prep for me gets it through the front part of the lane easier while still giving me that strong arc on the backend. I was able to test this on a typical house pattern and the 41ft PWBA HOF Classic Pattern. On the house pattern, I found that the Summit was able to blend the fresh very well and gave me better continuation than I expected. As the lanes transitioned and I had to move further left with my feet, the Summit still continued very well. I never gave up hitting power at all. The one downside is that since the ball is on the smooth side, any misses in the oil had trouble going through the pins as well but still created a light mixer on most shots. Depending on your style, the factory surface could be a little too aggressive. If it is, I would bring surface up to 4000 or polish for better results. On the 41ft PWBA HoF Classic Pattern, this ball started to shine more because of the higher volume of oil. On the fresh I was able to play around 15 to 8 and see strong continuation on the backend which went through the pins very well. All the oil volume to the outside made misses to the right a little tricky as the smoothness to the ball did not allow for ample recovery. My misses had to be in the oil closer to the headpin a little more. As the lanes broke down, I saw very similar reaction to the house pattern. I saw ample continuation again and the ball got better as I played more left to right. My line was roughly 18 to 10 and I had a lot of success in that zone which was inside the track line. I still had hold in the middle part of the lane and since I was inside the track, I had more hook to the right giving me more margin of error. I can see this ball for me being more ideal for tournament conditions than house just due to its smooth nature. For those who like the phaze 2 and need just a little more strength, this Summit is that ball! Adam Chase Storm Staff