Storm Monsoon Bowling Ball

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.

Let's take a look at the Monsoon by Storm Bowling. When this ball was first announced, I knew instantly I was going to drill this for my tournament arsenal. Specs: RG: 2.53 (14 lbs) Diff: 0.039 (14 lbs) Core Name: Atmos A.I. Core Core Type: Symmetric Coverstock: Reactor Solid Factory Finish: 2000 Grit Scent: Grapple Layout: 50 x 3 x 40 Thoughts: My goal for this ball, make it extremely smooth. I was looking for a solid to not overreact when the lanes transitioned. So my testing background was after youth travel League where there was a decent amount of traffic, a few hours of open play and PAP testing done before I filmed. At Don Carters, we have a higher friction surface. This ball answered all my expectations. With the 3-in pin and a medium val angle I was able to get the desired length and smoothness off the back end. This ball doesn't overreact when it hits the friction. This will be in my arsenal for lanes get over under, shorter patterns, and when they transition to the dry.

As a one-handed bowler throwing 14.5 mph with a 350 rev rate, I need equipment that helps me control transition without giving up hitting power. Drilled 4x4x2, the Storm Monsoon has become one of the most reliable pieces in my bag on a 42-foot light-to-medium volume house shot with high-friction back ends. The 4x4x2 layout really complements my matched speed and rev rate. It helps the Monsoon pick up in the midlane smoothly without burning too much energy early, while the shorter pin buffer creates a more continuous motion through the breakpoint. Instead of a violent snap off friction, I get a strong, controlled arc that stays readable as the lanes transition. On higher-friction back ends, that control is critical. Some cleaner balls can become too quick downlane, especially once the fronts start to go away, but the Monsoon’s motion with this layout gives me confidence to stay aggressive without worrying about overreaction. The ball clears the heads easily, reads the mids consistently, and drives through the pins with excellent continuation. Technically, the 4x4x2 drilling allows the core to rev efficiently for my style while maintaining stability through the pocket. I’ve noticed better blend on wet/dry house conditions and a more predictable shape when I need to migrate left during league play. It’s strong enough to carry from deeper angles, but smooth enough that I can stay in control when friction increases. What stands out most is versatility. Early in the set, I can play straighter through the friction and trust the ball not to jump. As transition develops, the Monsoon still stores enough energy to corner hard and continue through the deck. The carry is impressive — especially on those half-pocket hits where continuation matters most. For medium-speed, medium-rev bowlers looking for a dependable benchmark-style reaction with clean length, smooth midlane read, and controlled backend continuation, the Storm Monsoon drilled 4x4x2 is an outstanding option. It’s the kind of layout and reaction combination that makes league adjustments simpler — and striking more consistent.

Monsoon Coverstock: Reactor™ Solid Reactive – 2,000 Grit Abralon Weight Block: Atmos™ + AI Core (Symmetrical) Color: Plum/Emerald Fragrance: Grapple Review: The monsoon hits a homerun in our book. It looks great, smells great, and the price point for overall hook potential and wow factor is unlike any other bowling ball SPI offers. Located in the ‘Hot Line’ this bowling ball is a great tweener for people looking for a step up from a Tropical Surge or a step down from any of the high performance bowling balls that SPI offers. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 5x4x2 (pin is above bridge). The thing we like most about this bowling ball is it looks great on a wide variety of patterns and oil types. From house shots to sport shots, this is a great piece to have with its smooth predictable shape and the AI core offering a higher percentage of strikes for those off hits. If you love the shape of Phaze II solid, Vengeance, or IQ tour solid and are looking for something that is a bit less overall then this is the perfect piece. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson SPI Pro Shop Staff Members kyle@parklanes.net joel@parklanes.net dean@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation

Coverstock: Reactor Solid Reactive Weight Block: Atmos A.I. Core RG: 2.53 RG. Diff.: 0.042 Finish: 2000-Grit Abralon Fragrance: Grapple Storm’s new Monsoon is a Solid Symmetrical piece that is good for Medium Volume patterns. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. I drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers, CG kicked out 1” from the palm, and 1” Left of the Mass Bias. 5 x 4 x 2 ½. I threw this piece on 43’ Regional Test pattern. Out of Box ball motion started in the mids with a smooth controllable reaction on the backend of the lane. I compared this to the Typhoon. Typhoon was cleaner through the fronts with a stronger backend reaction. The Monsoon will be a good piece to start with then switch to the Typhoon when it starts to lose energy on the backend on medium to dry house or sport patterns. Check Out my Ball motion Video on my Facebook/YouTube Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BejA9jFuY/

Storm Monsoon 3 1/2x5x2. Symmetrical Solid. This was my first ball video on a house shot and it was after second shift so they were pretty chopped up. The Monsoon is super smooth and controllable. I drilled it for tournaments when the patterns are flatter and I need something to be very smooth and not be flippy off the end of the pattern. Monsoon is definitely a step down from the Vengeance and Rockstar but I can still see myself using it on the fresh or even going to this as a transition ball from one of my bigger balls. I am super excited to see this Monsoon go down the lanes for me in future events. Get yours today at your local Storm VIP Pro Shop. #stormnation