The Tropical Breeze (Kona blue/ silver) has a pearl reactor cover. This cover has proven through the years to be a predictable, reliable cover stock. Although modern day chemistry has only improved on this formula, we still see the original design characteristics shine through. The Breeze is the replacement for the Tropical Storm, a ball that was at the top of the “entry level” category for a very long time (talk about big shoes to fill!!). The core called camber core has a traditional look of an upside down light bulb. This general core shape was found in the Lighting Storm, a very popular ball from a few years ago when control of the lane was needed. In 15lbs, we see an RG of 2.57 and a diff. of .009. The Kona blue/ silver has great shelf appeal and reminds me of the original Trauma.

I drilled the Breeze with pin 1” above ring, and cg on grip (5 ¾ x 5 ½). The pearl cover of the Breeze has no problem getting down the lane on drier conditions. I was very impressed at the carry I was able to generate from an “entry-level” bowling ball. The pearl gave me more change of direction in the backend than the solid Breeze, but still very controllable. The Breeze will find a home on old wood lanes and some of the softer synthetics like HPL once they dry out, and more aggressive cover and cores are just too much reaction to hold pocket.