Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
- Coverstock: Reactor Hybrid Reactive
- Weight Block: Turbine
- Factory Finish: 1500-grit Polish
- Flare Potential: 3†- 4†(Medium)
- Fragrance: Ginger Verbena
- RG: 16#-2.53, 15#-2.55, 14#-2.58, 13#-2.68, 12#-2.70
- RG Diff: 16#-.040, 15#-.038, 14#-.035, 13#-.018, 12#-.021
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium Light Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: Storm is turning up the “HEAT†with the introduction of the new Tropical Heat series. This new line of bowling balls raises the standard in performance at a value price. The power behind the Tropical Heat is the highly successful Turbine core from previous Hot line balls like the Fast and Furious. This mid-RG and mid-differential core boasts a tighter spin radius for quick revving mid-lane and enhanced entry angle to the pocket. Reactor series coverstock adds the perfect complement to the Tropical Heat. This performance proven coverstock continues to be a staple in the Storm line by delivering the ideal blend of friction and power. Don’t be left out in the freezing cold – Turn up the Heat!
Post by: tommygn on May 11, 2010, 04:15:25 PM
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Post by: oldschoollefty on May 12, 2010, 01:59:52 PM
The ball was drilled 35 X 50 with a 5 inch pin (pin almost directly above bridge). No weight hole and box finish was left intact. This ball uses the same Turbine core found in the Fast and Furious. The shell is Reactor.
I've used this ball on three different patterns/surfaces and my overall impression was simple... this ball is a BEAST, especially when you consider the price point of the Tropical Heat line.
The first usage was on a very toasted house shot, HPL lane surface. My balls of choice in this league have been a Hy-Road and when they really fry, a Natural. The Tropical Heat fit nicely between those. I only moved my feet about two boards left (remember, I'm left handed and yes, it was right of the big dot ) of where I would have stood with the Hy-Road and fired away. I was surprised at how hard the ball moved off the breakpoint considering the core and how weakly I had drilled it, by comparison much stronger than the Fast or Furious which have the same core. Moving only a few boards right for the evening, I shot about 960 for the four game set with only a few crushing back row leaves to keep my set from being better.
The second time was at a regional in Del Rio, Texas on Cheetah on ProAnvil. Again, I was amazed how this ball just screamed off the dry. I ended up using a weaker Furious most of the tournament with the Heat performing well on the tighter pairs. That's not a typo folks, the solid shell 2000 sanded Furious was tamer than the Tropical Heat.
The third time was last night, late league on a very worn wood surface. The shot was a little tighter than the other league pattern, but no match for the Tropical Heat. (Figjam time... I shot 300 the last game).
Overall impression: Two thumbs WAY up! Storm has added a premium performance ball at an incredibly affordable price. To say this ball outperforms its price point would be an understatement. Thank you again, Storm. You guys just keep rolling out great pieces!
Kurt Gengelbach
Storm PBA Regional Staff Member
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Post by: Activator on May 31, 2010, 10:54:21 PM
Layout: Pin below bridge(5" from pap) cg slightly kicked no hole
Test pattern: Kegel high street
I was seeking a piece of equipment that would be very "easy" through the front half of the lane without being too jerky off the spot...the tropical heat hybrid fills this void in my arsenal very well. It's definitely clean through the fronts, revs up nicely in the mid lane, then makes a nice defined move to the pocket. Never too much or too little. Hard to go wrong with this piece of equipment for the price! Thank you storm for putting a hybrid cover around what has been a proven winner of a core for you! Awesome ball!
Scot Archabal
Post by: Tom Hess on June 04, 2010, 10:44:38 PM
The Tropical Heat is a great ball for me on the house pattern. I was able to bump the dry and get a strong ball motion off the end of the pattern. The Tropical Heat was strong at the pins with very forgiving carry. It really makes the pins dance on the light hits.
If you are looking for premium performance at a mid level price the Tropical Heat is for you.
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Post by: StormN3rik on June 08, 2010, 07:09:55 PM
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Post by: poopoo44 on June 09, 2010, 10:55:59 AM
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Post by: poopoo44 on June 09, 2010, 11:05:27 AM
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Post by: robospare on July 10, 2010, 11:46:14 AM
Pin in ring finger stacked.
This ball rolls true with the symmetrical core.
You get exactly what your hand gives it.
Definitely not a dry lane ball, as it does need some oil for the hybrid cover.
This is as much ball as you will need on most THS.
A very versatile ball, and a steal at this price point.
T-Heat Hybrid recommended!
Post by: GRstorm on August 13, 2010, 06:46:23 PM
Ball Speed: 16-17mph
Ball Weight: 15lbs
PAP: 5 left 7/16 up
Degrees of Tilt: 17
Layout: 70 x 4 ½ x 70
First of all I can’t believe how much this ball hooks on the backend! It is really strong overall ball. I drilled it pin under the ring finger like I usually do with my low to mid performance bowling balls. It gets through the heads and reads the mid-lane with part of it being solid and has a strong continuous backend like a pearl would. The hybrid coverstock on this ball is amazing. It reminds of the hyroad which is my all time favorite ball that has the mid-lane continuation just like the tropical heat but the tropical heat has a stronger backend motion. I used it in a league I was subbing and shot 837 with a 300 the first game and 280 the last game for all 3 games I used it and never lost the shot with it. It is really a BANG FOR YOUR BUCK bowling ball. For the price you can’t go wrong.
I have a video on facebook and youtube. If you have any questions about the Tropical Heat Hybrid email me at grichardson7716@aol.com.
Garrett Richardson
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Post by: Jon21221 on August 26, 2010, 10:04:19 PM
Post by: Mr Straight Ball on September 30, 2010, 12:22:58 AM
Layout: pin below my fingers on the center line w/ cg on the mid line
This ball should be arrested for what it can do. Why? You are paying entry level money for a grown man's ball.
If you're looking to use this ball when the lanes are broke down, opt for the pearl coverstock. This ball tends to come out of the bag first as it just eats up anything that tries to stop it from hooking. Absolutely one of my favorites when I want to just amp up the speed and over power the dry as it consistently reacts. Compared to my Reign that is drilled the same, the Heat Hybrid starts up sooner and makes a hard left off of the break point.
This is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Do not feed this ball dry lanes for your own safety!
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Post by: UTbowler2010 on October 18, 2010, 08:56:21 PM
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Post by: bosco_13jr on November 04, 2010, 07:26:04 PM
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Post by: Bigmike on December 12, 2010, 12:36:57 AM
Lay Out: 4" from PAP at 80* PAP angle and 40* VAL angle. Dual angle measurement would be 80/4/40. The pin ended up slightly above my ring finger. There is no weight hole.
Surface: I have left it at box finish which is 1500 Reacta-Shine. I have been using Turbo Strike Wipes to remove the dirt but haven't needed to touch up the surface yet.
Purpose: I wanted to put a ball to use on more broken down conditions.
Lane Condition observations: I have thrown this on our house shot and a sweeper that used the Kegel Middle Road pattern. On the house shot it was very strong and lets me roll it near the friction with a firmer release or go away from the pocket with a stronger release. The one thing it hasn't let me get away with is variances in ball speed. If I baby this one, it goes thru the beak almost every time. A smoother surface might get this ball to lay off more in the backend for folks having ball speed control issues like I have been having right now. On the Beaten Road pattern, this ball was suprisingly good going up the lane and then tweaking left with feet and target.
Final Thoughts: I was surprised at how much stronger this ball is than advertised. Because the cover is much stronger and the motor slightly weaker, I can not use it right on top of the friction as it will check too early. I have to go away some slightly and I do not rev it enough to get the motor to turn hard enough to hit harder. Someone with more hand would be able to go away from the pocket more and get the ball to hit much harder,
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Post by: Rotoguy300 on February 04, 2011, 10:25:40 PM
Layout- Stacked just outside of the ring finger, wide and shallow hole straight out on the midline.
I was pretty surprised by just how strong this ball was, especially for the price point. I was also pretty surprised by how much of the hook came on the back part of the lane for a hybrid bowling ball- as in almost all of it. Definitely useful for folks that have difficulty creating notable entry angle and who are not looking to spend a fortune on a bowling ball. I really dug the colors, I’m a pretty reserved guy when it comes to picking colors (blacks, blues, grays- not the aliens, etc.) most of the time, so the black and silver combination was right up my alley (pardon the very much intended pun).
Post by: TheKruncher on February 23, 2011, 07:57:55 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):Typical league/house shot.
COMMENTS
Likes:I am very happy with the Tropical Storm. Was in a slump using older equipment and went into the pro shop and saw this low priced beauty. Had one drilled up and have been very satisfied. Can't believe the performance of this ball for the price.
Dislikes:
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Post by: Al Bundy on February 23, 2011, 11:15:13 AM
Stroker, 17 MPH ball speed, 190 average
I picked up this ball at the recommendation of my driller.
The house we moved to last year is an older synthetic surface with a THS pattern and very low volume of oil. Everything I had in my bag (Invasion and Gravity Shift most notably) was too strong and all drilled pin-above ring so I needed something that wouldn't make such a violent move at the end. I explained all of this to my driller and ended up with a layout like this:
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This was supposed to give a more controlled movement and on a "weaker" ball, was just what the doctor ordered.
First of all, this ball is anything but ""weak". That being said, it's definitely controllable. This layout gives me a very predictable arc and isn't too jumpy like everything else I own. The pin carry with this ball is awesome. A great piece for the money!
Post by: batbowler on March 09, 2011, 10:45:28 AM
LANE CONDITION
Length:41'
Volume:
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Kegel Main Street
COMMENTS
I used the dual angle layout of 50deg x 3-1/2" x 35deg with a weight hole in the P2 location. This is one of my favorite layouts to use can it helps to read the midlane without the skid/flip reaction that I try to avoid! It's very clean thru the heads and retains enough energy for a strong arc and continuation thru the pins! This is a great bench mark ball to give you an idea on the volume of oil being used! If you want a great medium oil ball or even medium/heavy with a little more surface, then the Tropical Heat hybrid is an excellent choice! Another great ball from Utah with a great price!!!
Likes:Easy to use and to get downlane without early read and hook! Strong move at breakpoint and excellent pin action and carry!
Dislikes: None so far when you use it on conditions that it's designed for!
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Post by: TamerBowling on May 03, 2011, 07:01:28 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length: 41 ft
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: This is a winner from Storm. Maybe too much of a good thing at this price point?? Anyway, this is potentially a very good benchmark ball. It's capable of being used on a wide variety of lanes given it's strength and predictability. The hybrid cover provides a balance of a clean reaction in the fronts while allowing it to pick up a little earlier in the midlane than a pearl. It makes a nice strong motion at the backend. The core likes to go longish but makes a very defined move. I wouldn't call it skid/flip, just very defined. The cover allows it to pick up a little earlier, smoothing the overall reaction.
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Post by: UF bowling on June 14, 2011, 10:02:56 AM
My Tropical Heat is drilled with both the pin and CG kicked out right, and was meant to serve as a compliment for my 2Furious and my 2Fast during this past collegiate season. It didn't quite work out that way, but what happened was even better.
This was the first hybrid cover stock I ever owned, and it definitely taught me something. I have always had a low axis of rotation which created issues with me when it came to matching myself up with a dull bowling ball, but this ball ended up hooking much earlier than I had anticipated, but still stored energy and hit the pins with authority. It was a great ball to use as the lanes began to open up on longer patterns while still using the oil to get down the lane before making its move to the pocket.
I have since actually made two other hybrid cover stock purchases (the Reign Supreme and the RotoGrip Nomad Dagger) and this sort of cover stock seems to match my game perfectly. After weeks of experimentation, our coaching staff and I have decided that we are going to add these into my arsenal for collegiate events in replacement of dull bowling balls, as my low axis of rotation makes them hook earlier than their original intention. However I find that since they are not a completely dull surface, they still store energy like a pearl ball would, and react terrifically when I want them to down the lane. For anyone looking for more length than their dull balls provide while not quite as much length as a pearl ball, I would definitely give a hybrid ball a shot, and this one is a great place to start!
Jeff Horowitz
Post by: UF bowling on June 14, 2011, 10:04:33 AM
Ball: Tropical Heat Hybrid
Ball Speed: 15-16 MPH
Rev Rate: Medium
Axis: High
Right Handed
For my Tropical Heat Hybrid, the pin is located under the ring finger. This layout was designed to give this ball good backend without sacrificing too much mid-lane read.
Throughout the season this has been my ball of choice when my earlier hooking equipment starts to check up too early, typically sometime during the second game. This is also usually the point that I make a large move towards the inside in order to get out of the track area. This is where the tropical heat really shines; it gets through the heads cleanly, makes it through the mid-lane without over reacting or skidding into the pit, then makes a quick turn towards the pocket creating a nice entry angle.
While this ball is amazing on medium to long patterns, it really suffers when it comes to short patterns. I jut has too much backend and becomes hard to control.
As with all of the STORM equipment I own, (2Furious, 2Fast, Prodigy, Natural, Virtual Gravity, Tropical Heat Hybrid) when matched with the proper lane condition, this ball will give you quite an edge over your competition.
Chris Carrion
Post by: UF bowling on June 14, 2011, 10:04:54 AM
The ball I purchased from Storm was the Tropical Heat Hybrid. I got it drilled for light oil conditions with the pin right above my finger holes. It definitely surprised me with how reactive and powerful it is on drier lanes, almost always finishing through the pocket, sending messengers to finish the job. I’m pleased to have a ball that I can be confident in late in tournaments that has a vigorous backend to keep the strike ratio high.
Ian Wells
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