Storm Ion Pro Solid Bowling Ball

LANE CONDITION Length: 41' Volume:Medium/Light Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):After league THS COMMENTS: Layout: 4 1/4 X 4 1/4 X 1 Polished OOB with Power Edge SPI page: Building off the breakthrough success of the original Ion Pro, the Ion Pro Solid strengthens the Premier line with its continuous asymmetric benchmark shape. Bowlers who loved the hybrid but were looking for more pronounced backend motion will discover exactly what they need with the Ion Pro Solid. Featuring the trusted single density Element Tour A.I. Core, this ball delivers predictability on challenging patterns while providing smooth transitions to handle wet/dry league conditions with ease. Wrapped in the proven TX-16™ Solid cover and enhanced with Power Edge technology, it clears the fronts effortlessly due to the Power Edge Finish, preserving energy for a stronger backend motion. This asymmetric benchmark excels across various conditions, especially when lane patterns become challenging. Paired with the Ion Pro and Ion Max, the Ion Series creates a complete arsenal with true shape progression to keep you ahead of transition. My take: Broken down league lanes were definitely not the ideal lane conditions. This like the hybrid does require oil in the heads to clearly take advantage of the polished cover and booming backend motion. I would definitely begin league on a medium/heavy THS playing the track or outside of it staying firm and up the back creating a forward motion off the breakpoint. Easily migrating once you get to game 2 & 3. The strong cover from the PhazeII has enough power and forgiveness for me to use the entire set. The Hybrid is much smoother and controllable, but this one is more fun to watch scatter the pins across the pin deck. So Visit your local VIP Proshop for yours. #stormnation

Storm Ion Pro Solid Ball facts: Element Core wrapped in Storm’s A.I. outer core technology with the proven TX-16 coverstock. Cover is prepped at 2000 ab with Power Edge factory finish. Bowler facts: My updated specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16 degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 1/2 up 1/2. Tested on Pro-lane surface and older HPL on 44 ft house patterns with lower volume used for the junior and senior leagues, 44 ft house patterns with larger volume, and patterns that ranged from 33 ft to 39 ft sport patterns. The Storm Ion Pro Solid has made a HUGE splash on the market in recent weeks and seeing at the International Bowl Expo, and recent PBA and PWBA events in person, I felt the urge to drill one and see what the hype is all about. The Ion Pro Solid is the next ball in the ION line that has been a top pick the past 2 seasons with the Ion Pro and then followed up by the HUGELY popular Ion Max. My Ion Pro Solid, aka IPS, is laid out with 4.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 and left a factory finish to get a real comparison against my Ion Pro with Power Edge and my current favorite ball, the Rock Star with Power Edge added onto the coverstock. What I found when using these 3 balls in practice and going from fresh condition then about 10 games into the IPS was a much better fit for my game once the pattern started to get used up a little bit, where the OG Ion Pro and Rock Star would lose its punch in the backend because of the carry down and the fronts getting used up, the IPS rolled and reacted much better. It is a much better transition ball then a fresh shot ball for me and Pro Lane surface and a 2nd choice on the HPL panels that has a higher volume house pattern from front to back and left to right. The Ion Pro Solid will replace my polished Rock Star in my league back. My league bags will have the Rock Star #1, Ion Pro Solid, Hyroad 40, which is replacing my Equinox, RST Hyper Drive, the all new Gremlin which is replacing my Attention Star, and finally Hustle Earth. With the fall leagues just around the corner, check out your local pro shop for all the information on the all new summer and Bowl Expo releases and look out for the Storm Matchmaker Live! events near you. Thanks to my partners: Storm Products, Roto Grip, 3G shoes, Coolwick, Vise Inserts, ABC North Lanes and Lounge, Bowlers’ Supply, and Colony Park Lanes.

The Ion Pro Solid is a cover swap of the Ion Pro Hybrid that came out last year that promised to revolutionize the benchmark ball concept. I still love the original Ion Pro - with its hybrid version of the TX-16 coverstock from the Phaze 2, but with that little extra punch from the asymmetric Element A.I core. The Ion Pro Solid gets the same TX-16 solid from the Phaze 2, but with a Power Edge twist to it. That makes this one of those rare instances where the solid version goes longer than the hybrid version - but only because of the finishing treatment. The original Ion Pro Hybrid was finished at 4000 instead of Power Edge. I’ve had a few customers take the Ion Pro Solid down to 2000 or 3000 to get it to read the lane sooner and be a little less angular and have had great success with that. I think that puts the Ion Pro Solid right in Phaze 2 territory. The Ion Pro Solid with Power Edge will be a great complement to the original Ion Pro with just a slightly different shape to it. I’m still considering a surface change on mine to create a little more separation between the Hybrid and Solid versions. Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 (Pin in the Ring Finger) My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 315. PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/lhjbp3ickOs

Ion Pro Solid • Storm • Premier Series Coverstock • TX-16 Solid Finish • Power Edge Core • Element Tour A.I. Core Weight •15 RG • 2.47 Differential • .035 PSA •.013 Layout • 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Tester Rev Rate • 300 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street Storm adds another success to their Premier Series with the release of the Ion Pro Solid. Building on the successful asymmetrical benchmark reliability of the original Ion Pro, Storm has elevated the Ion series to a powerful new level with the Ion Pro Solid. Starting with the proven dependability of the Element Tour A.I. Core and now wrapping it with the TX-16 Solid coverstock, the Ion Pro Solid is an absolute game changer for straighter and low rev players like me. The Ion Pro Solid showed some wonderful results, so let's take a closer look at why the Ion Pro Solid belongs in your arsenal! Initially developed in the original Ion Pro, the Element Tour A.I. Core remains the predictable, asymmetrical powerhouse in the Ion Pro Solid. However, what I found to be a pleasant surprise in the Ion Pro Solid was that the Element A.I. Core has a more predictable spring or "pop" to it compared to the original Ion Pro. Not only does the Element A.I. Core have a smooth and predictable motion that straighter players love to see with asymmetrical balls. But with the Ion Pro Solid for whatever reason, the Element Tour A.I. Core had a more pronounced crunch to it as it exited the pattern than the Ion Pro. I loved seeing the rolling power the Element Tour A.I. Core had as it came off the spot, and when it started rolling, there was no stopping it. The Element Tour A.I. Core has a relentless continuation that we straighter players love to see. Sometimes a ball's core and cover combination can bring out more of the core's dynamics. With the Ion Pro Solid, that is precisely what I found. The Element A.I. Core in the Ion Pro Solid offers predictability, pop, and power, making it an excellent choice for any straighter player like me. The TX-16 Solid coverstock, paired with the Power Edge Finish, provides the Ion Pro Solid an excellent starting point for straighter players like me. However, the beauty of the TX-16 Solid lies in its adaptability to surface changes, with results that are evident from one pattern to the next. From THS shots to challenging patterns like the Taj Mahal, the Ion Pro Solid adapts extremely well, giving the bowler the ability to dial it into their game and the tournament pattern. For me, on a THS, the Ion Pro Solid was great all night with a light 4000 grit Abralon. Early on, the TX-16 Solid cleared the fronts with plenty of room, allowing my Ion Pro Solid a predictable mid-lane read and a crisp turn off the pattern, while still retaining a powerful continuation that you can depend on. Then, as the night progressed, that same lightly sanded 4000-grit Abralon finish gave the TX-16 Solid coverstock the ability to blend out the wet-dry condition, so that even in game three, my Ion Pro Solid was smooth as silk through the worn conditions. So, if you're a straighter, down and in league bowler, the TX-16 on the Ion Pro Solid will undoubtedly keep you in your game with just the right tweak to it! In conclusion, the Ion Pro Solid is another Storm success in their Premier line. The superb combination of the Element Tour A.I. Core and TX-16 Solid coverstock takes the Ion Series to a whole new outstanding level with the Ion Pro Solid, especially for straighter players like me. The Ion Pro Solid is not only predictable and stable, like the original Ion Pro, but it also has a great "snap" to its roll that will keep you striking all night. So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro shop today and see where the Ion Pro Solid fits into your arsenal. The Ion Pro Solid makes a great choice! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

The Ion Pro Solid features the same Element Tour AI Core as the previous two Ions, but the new solid is wrapped in the TX-16 solid reactive coverstock. This is the same coverstock that is on the Phaze II except on the Ion Pro it is finished with Power Edge. At 15 pounds the Ion Pro Solid has a low RG of 2.47 with a differential of .035 and an intermediate differential of .014. I drilled my Ion Pro Solid at 4x4x2 which put the pin above the bridge. This ball is my new benchmark ball and the first ball out of my bag. The reaction is extremely smooth from start to finish. This ball reminds me of the original IQ Tour but only with a few boards more of total hook. The Ion Pro Solid is best suited for medium oil conditions. This will be a must have for any serious tournament bowler as it provides the consistent reaction needed when bowling on tougher, low scoring conditions.

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge) FINALLY! The ball I’ve been waiting for! I loved the Ion Pro, but it was a hybrid and that caused issues during certain times when I wanted to use it. Nothing crazy, but Hybrids tend to get a little forward for me. So I was looking for the SOLID version, that would change directions more gradually and continue more. The ION PRO SOLID is that ball! It’s everything I wanted it to be! It’s very versatile, it plays straight very well and also is quick enough for me to get deeper with. It’s going to be a great benchmark ball for me on almost everything. House or Sport, this ball stays in play while allowing me to play either straight with speed or left cause it’s just quick enough to get around the corner. The Ion Pro Solid will be the first ball out of my bag for a long time to come.

Rev Rate: 350 rpm Avg. Ball Speed: 14.5 mph PAP: 5 1/2" x 1/2" up Layout: 5 x 4.5 x 5 The Ion Pro Solid quickly earned a spot in my bag after just a few games—it’s one of those balls you can trust no matter what part of the lane you're playing. Compared to the original hybrid version, this one gives a stronger and more continuous motion off the spot without being jumpy or unpredictable. It clears the fronts really well thanks to the Power Edge finish, but what stands out most is how reliably it shapes up across the lane. Whether I’m playing straighter up the boards or moving in and opening up my angles, it keeps that smooth, benchmark-like read I count on. What I really appreciate is how this ball handles transition. On tougher patterns or in league when the lanes start to break down, the Ion Pro Solid gives me a clear picture without overreacting to the wet/dry. It blends the lane nicely and gives me the confidence to stay aggressive with my release, knowing it’ll finish strong. From the Ion Pro, to the Ion Max, the Ion Pro Solid rounds out the series in fantastic fashion.

Layout: 40 x 4 ¼ x 40 I do consider the Ion Pro Solid to be a benchmark ball, as advertised, with one caveat – surface adjustments might be necessary, depending on the bowler. To be able to use this ball on the fresh medium/heavy oil house shot in my home center, I hit the Ion Pro Solid with a 2000 pad straight out of the box – and this ball responded! It gives me a strong midlane/backend arc, and while it gets through the fronts easily, it is not allergic to oil at all. I knew that the box shine would create too much of a skid/flip reaction for what I needed, so the surface prep change was necessary. While I can use this ball on fresh with surface, I have also found that if I let it lane shine a bit, it forms an amazing 1-2 combo with the Attention Star S2, with the Ion Pro Solid coming in to play when the S2 starts digging in too early.

The layout is 55 4 3/4 x 75 The ION Pro Solid provides a round and continuous shape downlane. The combination of the TX-16 solid coverstock, the AI core and tne Power Edge finish on the coverstock provides the perfect combination of a ball that you need on your typical house conditions. With my layout, the pin is down below my fingers and the mass bias is kicked out to allow the ball to naturally do what it’s designed for…. great length and a continuous and predictable motion when it see friction. This ball is staying in my bag, especially for league. Make sure to grab this! You won’t be disappointed!

If you like those benchmark shapes, the Ion Pro Solid will be a great addition to the bag for those fresher to early transition conditions. I have found success with this out the gate although with more utility as a step down off the bigger and stronger asymmetrical's. This ball is clean, continuous and controllable. For league, I usually transition to this game 2 after the Identity becomes too smooth down lane. I am able to play up the lane with this as well as open my angles up and swing it a bit. These types of balls are always great to have as they keep you out of trouble and in play when the lanes are either hard or easier with margin built in.