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Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« on: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM »
- Color: Black/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- 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!
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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #16 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).

 


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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #17 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.


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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #18 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:
 
O  O
     o
       x
   O
 
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!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2011, 10:45:28 AM »
LANE CONDITION






Length:41'

 

Volume:


Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Kegel Main Street


 


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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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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #20 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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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #21 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!


 


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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #22 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.


 


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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #23 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.


 


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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #24 on: May 06, 2012, 09:58:35 PM »
A little difficult to control, but that's most likely due to my drilling choice. The hybrid coverstock gives it a much-needed smoother transition, whereas a pearl would snap back too hard. Mine's drilled to hook much later down the lane, causing it to actually hook more than my 2Furious which has a more aggressive coverstock, because the Heat stores up more energy for the end, which translates to better carry. I like to save it for longer but lighter oil patterns, because its less-reactive coverstock keeps it from tearing up the oil once I find a good line, but it will still wait to hook until it's out of the lengthy oil.

Josh Longerbeam
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Re: Tropical Heat Black/Silver
« Reply #25 on: June 06, 2013, 11:45:39 AM »
In looking for a ball to fit in between my Crossroad and my Tropical Breeze, I decided to go with the Heat Hybrid.  This ball was drilled Pin up stacked over the ring finger.  This layout with this ball gave great length with tremendous angularity in the backend.  At times it became uncontrollable, but overall the strength in which this ball hit in the backend made it a staple in my bag.

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