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Storm Tropical Heat Orange/Purple
SKU: STBBMTTO
Brand: Storm Bowling


- Color: Orange/Purple All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Coverstock: Reactor Pearl Reactive
- Weight Block: Turbine
- Factory Finish: 1500-grit Polish
- Flare Potential: 3” - 4” (Medium)
- Fragrance: Creamsicle
- 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!
Avg. Customer Rating:4.9 stars
(based on 11 reviews) Reviewers described themselves as: Casual bowler (4), League bowler (3), Beginner (1)
  • Pros
    • Attractive (7)
    • Comfortable grip (5)
    • Great weight (5)
  • Best Uses
    • Upgrade (4)
    • Tournaments (3)
Already own the Storm Tropical Heat Orange/Purple bowling ball? Write a Review REVIEWED BY 11 CUSTOMERS sort by:
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Great ball By mr.maxx from Greenfield, IN
Reviewed on: 4/28/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Nice Value Best Uses:Upgrade, Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I bought this at my local pro shop after taking to the owner. All I can say is WOW!. I switched to the Storm tropical Heat 15lb with fingertip grips from an ebonite maxxum 16lb with conventually drilled holes that I've had for 15 years. After the adjustments I threw a 179 first game. The only thing I had to do was slow my approach speed down and let the ball do the work. The price is great compared to other brands. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Tropical Heat Strikes Hard By Mike from Lenexa, KS
Reviewed on: 3/20/2012 Verified Reviewer Pros:Pleasant Smell, Flawless Surface, Attractive Design, Nice Backend Move, Awesome Looking Onlane Cons:None Best Uses:Med to Lighter Oil, Tournaments, Local Bowling Alley, When oil breaks down Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Image Submitted by Reviewer:Customer Image (Tropical Heat Strikes Hard) I'm a right handed tweener with a higher track averaging 194 (see layout in pics, no counter hole) and this ball is so clean through the heads and saves up all it's energy for a nice little backend move that really hits hard. Wouldn't use it for heavier oil but does work great for later in the blocks and those "open bowling" days when there is very little oil present. Also works great for patterns like Dead Man's Curve when you need to play fairly tight to the pocket without pushing outside too far. Has great carry and creates a nice entry angle especially if you want to play up the boards around first arrow. Picked it up in the 3rd game on a burnt up 39' THS on Pro Anvilane laying down at 16 and up 8 at the arrows and shot 236 to complete a 664 series. This thing also looks pretty awesome going down the lanes too. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
My first finger-tipped ball By Tommy from Tiverton RI
Reviewed on: 4/8/2011 Verified Reviewer Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley Describe Yourself:Beginner Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Since this is my first year bowling, I got a urethane conventional grip ball just to work on my spare pickups. After six months It was suggested that I get a reactive ball. At first I was having problems finding which mark to use and approach position. After about a week of experimentation and assistance from a few people, I finally found my approach position etc. WOW, is all I can say. Really knocks the pins down when it hits the pocket. I am a slow rev player and my average was 150 and now it is 180 with this ball. I'm finally getting into the 200's now. I still have alot to learn yet but having FUN doing it. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
First reactive ball I've owned By RedStangMan from Ft. Wayne, IN
Reviewed on: 9/15/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Great hook for slow revs, Unbeatable Value, Hot looks Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Used to roll a urethane ball but I have a pretty slow rotation so I couldn't get it to cut into the pocket well. If I throw this ball on the same mark it starts sneaking in about halfway down the alley then cuts right into the pocket for me with great carry! I quit my league play about 5 years ago with a 146 average. My first night in league this year, using this ball, I rolled 169,159,150. And that was with no trial games prior! Awesome! Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Really nice ball By Mataro from Athens,Greece
Reviewed on: 9/2/2010 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless surface, Nice graphics, Good backend reaction, Nice smell, Nice Balance Best Uses:Local bowling alley Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Although this is my first ball,I have some visual experience with high performance balls (both when shot and not).This ball is really nice,strong backend nice weight and really controllable.I am a somewhat low rev player,but this ball will hit the pocked no matter where I stand. I got 130 on my 3rd game with it (my average,with house balls, is 110) and I still am not able to release it properly because I have the habbit of bending my thumb Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

[1 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
very great ball By jim the runner from tennessee
Reviewed on: 7/13/2010 Unverified Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend high game is 279 Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

great ball By dog from shallotte,north carolina
Reviewed on: 2/18/2011 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Great Weight, Flawless Surface, Comfortable Grip Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend great ball surface is great for pinaction Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

great balll for the price By slohand from arlington tx
Reviewed on: 7/26/2011 Unverified Pros:Flawless Surface, Attractive Design Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Tournaments Describe Yourself:League Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend when the high dollar balls wont come back this one will and it just dont stop... a great buy Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Ball By Tazman from Hawthorne, CA
Reviewed on: 10/7/2011 Unverified Pros:Attractive Design, Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Comfortable Grip Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend It's my go to ball when the lanes start to brake down. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great Ball By Tazman from Hawthorne, CA.
Reviewed on: 10/7/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Flawless Surface, Great Weight, Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip Cons:None Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend I use this ball when the lanes start to brake down so I don't have to move so far left. When I got this ball I did not know it hade a smell to it Wow Awesome. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.

Great ball for the money. By Tazman from Hawthorne, CA.
Reviewed on: 10/16/2011 Verified Reviewer Pros:Attractive Design, Comfortable Grip, Flawless Surface, Great Weight Cons:None Best Uses:Local Bowling Alley, Upgrade Describe Yourself:Casual Bowler Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Image Submitted by Reviewer:Customer Image (Great ball for the money.) I use the Nano but when the lanes brake down I can switch to Heat and not have to move so far to the left. I can move 2 boards to the right of the mark I was using for the nano. I love this ball. Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No- You may also flag this review.