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addynyr

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Storm Ion Max Review
« on: October 01, 2024, 01:14:30 PM »
Layout: 4 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/2
Surface: 2000 Abralon

I was a big fan of the Ion Pro before this Max came out so it only made sense that I drilled it the same way as my favorite Ion Pro.  The new core and coverstock on this ball makes it much stronger than the Ion Pro and pretty unique in terms of versatility.  The Element Max AI Core is used on this ball combined with the NRG solid coverstock found on the original Virtual Gravity Nano and IQ Nano series.  This coverstock isn't quite as strong as some of the current SPI branded Solid coverstocks so it allows for more usage overall.

On my typical 44ft house pattern, there isn't too much oil volume in the front of the lane so big asymmetrical solid balls don't come into play that often.  At the box 2000 grit, I saw this to be the case.  Read the front of the lane and midlane pretty strong which made it use up most of its energy down lane.  I had to keep the ball in front of me as often as possible to get the best results.  Doing so did allow me to play further right on the lane than I typically would, but the ball did not like very much angle and was only decent for the fresh game 1.  The next week for league, I decided to polish the coverstock with Storm Reacta Shine to see how the ball would work shiny.  The polish allowed the ball to get through the fronts easier and created more angle down lane.  Pretty much, exactly what I was hoping for.  Not only was it cleaner, but it continued much more through the pins and only got better as I got more left with my feet.  I was able to change hand positions to give myself more axis rotation as I got to around 30 with my feet to keep up with the continuation down lane.  It responded great to my hand changes and rolled really well throughout the entire night.

Compared to the Ion Pro, I saw a lot earlier hook (even with the polish) and a much smoother backend.  I saw about a 7-board difference overall between the two balls while standing in the same spot.  If you are a bowler who has lower rev rates, are speed dominant or just like asymmetrical solid bowling balls, don't pass up on this Ion Max.  It is a lot more versatile than some of the other previous and current Asymmetrical balls in the Storm Products Lineup.  Certainly don't be afraid to bring up or down the surface to satisfy the ball reaction you are looking for.  The Max takes to surface changes really well and should be good for many styles on fresh or oily lane conditions.

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Re: Storm Ion Max Review
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2024, 04:37:41 PM »
Welcome back as we have a great one for you from STORM! If you're a fan of these reviews I want to thank you for watching and reading these reviews and hope it gives you some information to take back when looking to get your next bowling ball.

TESTING ENVIRONMENT
Length:42
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Shot
BALL: Storm ION Max
Coverstock: NRG Solid Coverstock
Core: : Element Max A.I. Core
Finish: 2000 Grit
RG: 2.49 (14 Pounds)
Differential: 0.053 (14 Pounds)
MB/PSA: 0.010 (14 Pounds)

ME:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 14-15 mph
Rev Rate: 210
PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up
Ball Layout: 5x4x2

The ION MAX is that for sure. For those of you that have thrown the ION Pro you have seen it to be a no thrills ball in which most of the “PRO’ balls are made for a certain place and do not do more than it was built for. The ION MAX is the daddy to the PRO in the regards that this ball for lower rev players with surface to higher rev players with box to polish can all throw this ball. I see this ball a step down from a 900 Global Sublime Focus but can also be the first ball out of your bag on a THS. In this video I start right and slowly move left and this ball keeps on coming.

For a bigger ball I saw where it did well in the midlanes without trying to dig too much into the lane. I did get to a point where the lane wouldn't let me get it right from a much bigger angle and at that point you will want to ball down to a cleaner piece. 

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