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Equipment Boards => Storm => Topic started by: BenLeong on March 12, 2019, 04:32:23 PM

Title: New Tropical Surge
Post by: BenLeong on March 12, 2019, 04:32:23 PM
Looks like they updated the core for the first time ever in the Tropical, replacing the Camber core with a slightly higher differential core called the Surge.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: Walking E on March 12, 2019, 04:47:04 PM
Well, they've had several Tropicals - Tropical, Tropical Breeze, Tropical Heat, etc. To be honest I couldn't really keep them straight in my head.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: BenLeong on March 12, 2019, 04:53:43 PM
Went from Turbine to Camber, but the numbers were pretty much the same I think. And, there wasn’t a difference between the Tropical Storm, the Tropical  Breeze and the Tropical—just name changes.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: stormed1 on March 12, 2019, 06:47:56 PM
Here's the specs with a pic of the core

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6376494025ddb31730fed7ac5/files/4875b29d-2823-46a1-b33e-18507cfae25f/Tropical_Surge_black_copper.pdf
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: 2handedrook12 on March 12, 2019, 07:35:28 PM
Went from Turbine to Camber, but the numbers were pretty much the same I think. And, there wasn’t a difference between the Tropical Storm, the Tropical  Breeze and the Tropical—just name changes.
Turbine to Cambwr was from 2.55 to 2.57 and .038 to .009. Quite a difference. And the Tropical Storm from 2006 to about 2009 was much different from the Breeze and todays Tropical Storm. It used a 3 piece core instead of the Camber core. Only mentioning because the one from 2006 ish is one of my favorite balls ever vs the Breezes being near the weakest reactive on the market.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: billdozer on March 13, 2019, 12:24:53 AM
I'm for it, wish they would stop doing the same colors.

Someone posted on Facebook and said Brunswick was pouring them? Wtf?
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: BowlingForDonuts on March 13, 2019, 09:10:40 AM
I'm for it, wish they would stop doing the same colors.

Someone posted on Facebook and said Brunswick was pouring them? Wtf?

Made in Mexico? 
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: billdozer on March 13, 2019, 09:12:56 AM
I'm for it, wish they would stop doing the same colors.

Someone posted on Facebook and said Brunswick was pouring them? Wtf?

Made in Mexico? 

Idk. I'm hoping it was a moron and just finally heard that it's a San Antonio product and maybe got confused.. BUT if Doom is spiking sales so much I could see SA outsourcing the manufacturing 😂😂😂
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: AlonzoHarris on March 13, 2019, 12:14:41 PM
Basically another chance at the Ride series for those that missed it or want another.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: 2handedrook12 on March 13, 2019, 08:59:45 PM
Basically another chance at the Ride series for those that missed it or want another.
Don't get me excited lol
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: batbowler on March 13, 2019, 10:08:22 PM
The Tropical Heat line was a different animal compare to the Tropical Breeze,  which became the Tropical! The Heat line rolled amazing and of course stronger. It was replaced by the Ride series and then Match and Match Up! It's nice to see a slightly stronger entry level ball replace the Tropical, or will it? Maybe some insiders can shed more light!
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: tkkshop on March 14, 2019, 01:21:02 PM
I'm for it, wish they would stop doing the same colors.

Someone posted on Facebook and said Brunswick was pouring them? Wtf?
They will be Brunswick poured. Scary to think about the logistics of this one.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: DP3 on March 14, 2019, 01:28:54 PM
Storm puts out so much stuff, no way they would be able to fill all of those pours in Utah.

It doesn't really matter who pours it... the base chemicals and cores are still Storms. It's not like you're gonna start seeing those 1 & Done Brunswick covers on Storm cores.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: tkkshop on March 14, 2019, 01:37:22 PM
Storm puts out so much stuff, no way they would be able to fill all of those pours in Utah.

It doesn't really matter who pours it... the base chemicals and cores are still Storms. It's not like you're gonna start seeing those 1 & Done Brunswick covers on Storm cores.
My point is, Storm is giving Brunswick the ingredients to one of their base covers, Reactor. The R2S, R2X, R3S and whatever other Reactor covers are made up of these base materials. Its almost like giving Plankton the ingredients to the Crabby Patty.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: BowlingForDonuts on March 14, 2019, 01:52:06 PM
Storm puts out so much stuff, no way they would be able to fill all of those pours in Utah.

It doesn't really matter who pours it... the base chemicals and cores are still Storms. It's not like you're gonna start seeing those 1 & Done Brunswick covers on Storm cores.
My point is, Storm is giving Brunswick the ingredients to one of their base covers, Reactor. The R2S, R2X, R3S and whatever other Reactor covers are made up of these base materials. Its almost like giving Plankton the ingredients to the Crabby Patty.

That is what patents are for.  Once a ball is released wont stay a trade secret for long. Storm being around and Nu-Line being long gone speak to that.  Reactor isn’t exactly cutting edge either but get the joke.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: 2handedrook12 on March 14, 2019, 04:51:36 PM
Storm puts out so much stuff, no way they would be able to fill all of those pours in Utah.

It doesn't really matter who pours it... the base chemicals and cores are still Storms. It's not like you're gonna start seeing those 1 & Done Brunswick covers on Storm cores.
My point is, Storm is giving Brunswick the ingredients to one of their base covers, Reactor. The R2S, R2X, R3S and whatever other Reactor covers are made up of these base materials. Its almost like giving Plankton the ingredients to the Crabby Patty.

That is what patents are for.  Once a ball is released wont stay a trade secret for long. Storm being around and Nu-Line being long gone speak to that.  Reactor isn’t exactly cutting edge either but get the joke.
"Reactor isn't exactly cutting edge..." GET IT? CUTTING EDGE LOL
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: AlonzoHarris on March 14, 2019, 07:23:56 PM
I'm for it, wish they would stop doing the same colors.

Someone posted on Facebook and said Brunswick was pouring them? Wtf?
They will be Brunswick poured. Scary to think about the logistics of this one.

Eww... also where’s the facts for this?
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: BowlingForDonuts on March 14, 2019, 07:28:24 PM
I'm for it, wish they would stop doing the same colors.

Someone posted on Facebook and said Brunswick was pouring them? Wtf?
They will be Brunswick poured. Scary to think about the logistics of this one.

This include being $30 six weeks after release at Buddies?  Sorry had to take a Ross dress for less shot.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: LuckyLefty on March 15, 2019, 12:06:05 PM
Just going to say I have a Match Pearl and with only .030 diff and pin up over an inch above my ring it is a beast on a house shot with ONLY Reactor.

Sharper and more dramatic at the breakpoint than my pin next to Punch Out with R2S, I am trying to figure out where to use it!

I have seen these inexpensive Reactor covered balls used at Senior tour events often in a ball down in a second block and the pros just keep striking  if not increasing their strike percentage.

This ball looks like it will be go a little straighter initially and may be great at some very wet dry sites.

Only Reactor!  Heck some days I love my Monsoon or Accutread covers on our super wet drys shots!  Smoother especially with the solid Accutread!  Nice on a Hot Wire.


Regards,

Luckylefty
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: Strike Ball on March 18, 2019, 10:11:22 AM
I think I will be getting one of these balls really soon!
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: BeerLeague on March 19, 2019, 08:06:17 AM
I think this ball will fill the gap nicely between the Thunder line and the Tropicals.  Most of the time the Tropicals are too weak and the Match balls were too much.
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: lilpossum1 on March 20, 2019, 12:39:49 AM
If this will be a close replacement for the ride, it may have to happen!
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: 2handedrook12 on March 20, 2019, 01:10:10 AM
If this will be a close replacement for the ride, it may have to happen!
Agreed!
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: suhoney24 on March 27, 2019, 04:08:21 PM
I know the ad flyer says 6 different colors and scents but is there a hybrid and pearl version? I can't find a lot out about them but I thought I seen where there was 2 choices
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: hammajangs on March 27, 2019, 05:32:38 PM
I been on the look out for a replacement for my aging Ride, this may be it!  The Ride is my all time favorite ball!
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: 2handedrook12 on March 28, 2019, 01:02:30 AM
I know the ad flyer says 6 different colors and scents but is there a hybrid and pearl version? I can't find a lot out about them but I thought I seen where there was 2 choices
Yes
Title: Re: New Tropical Surge
Post by: AlonzoHarris on March 28, 2019, 11:51:02 AM
I know the ad flyer says 6 different colors and scents but is there a hybrid and pearl version? I can't find a lot out about them but I thought I seen where there was 2 choices

Scroll down on the website page for the Surge, you'll see the six PDF's for each one. Two hybrids and four pearls.