Storm Tropical Surge Pearl Pink/Purple
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- Entry level bowlers will love the bang for the buck
- Surge Core breathes new life into the Tropical Line
- Glides through the front of the lane, reacts down-lane, and creates optimum pin carry
Make Your Selections Storm Tropical Surge Pearl Pink/Purple
Storm Tropical Surge Pearl Pink/Purple
The Storm Tropical bowling ball legacy continues with the Surge core making a great bowling ball for entry level and casual league bowlers. The bright fun colors and unique fragrances make these fun balls appealing to bowlers of every skill level. Each ball features the Reactor Pearl Reactive coverstock that glides through the front of the lane, reacts down-lane, and creates optimum pin carry. The Surge core has a higher differential which brings dependability and a little more hook at the backend.
Details & Specs
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
What do bowlers say about the Storm Tropical Surge Pearl Pink/Purple?
Vibrant Colors and Fun Scents
The Storm Tropical Surge Pearl Pink/Purple stands out with its bright and lively colors. Bowlers love how the pink and purple swirls make the ball look awesome on the lanes. Plus, it smells like birthday cake, adding a fun twist to every throw. This ball isn't just about looks; it's a party on the lanes that everyone will notice.
Easy to Control
This ball is perfect for bowlers of all skill levels because it's so easy to control. With its Reactor Pearl Reactive coverstock, the ball glides smoothly on the front of the lane and then hooks just right at the end. This means you can learn to hook the ball or get better at it without losing control.
Great for Beginners
Bowlers just starting out will find this ball a fantastic choice. It's designed to help you get those satisfying strikes even if you're still learning. The ball gives you enough hook potential to make fun, effective shots but not so much that it becomes hard to handle. It's like having a coach in your hand. More Balls For Beginners
Reliable Performance
The Surge core in this ball brings dependability with each roll. Bowlers appreciate how the ball reacts consistently, offering a predictable path to the pins. Whether you're playing on dry or lightly oiled lanes, this ball maintains its performance, helping you improve your scores game after game.
What's the Verdict?
Overall, the Storm Tropical Surge Pearl Pink/Purple is a winner. It's loved for its eye-catching design, pleasant scent, ease of use, and reliable performance. Whether you're new to bowling or looking for a fun, effective ball for casual play, this one ticks all the boxes.
| Feature | Customer Sentiment |
|---|---|
| Value | ★★★★☆ “great price for performance,” “affordable for beginners” |
| Hook Potential | ★★★★☆ “controllable hook,” “mild but effective for dry lanes” |
| Control | ★★★★★ “easy to control,” “perfect for learning hook” |
| Aesthetics | ★★★★☆ “vibrant pink/purple swirls,” “darker than expected” |
| Scent | ★★★★★ “smells like birthday cake,” “subtle and pleasant” |
| Performance (Dry Lanes) | ★★★★☆ “smooth glide, strong arc,” “great for dry conditions” |
| Durability | ★★★☆☆ “some reported cracking,” “generally holds up well” |
Customer Reviews | 26 Customer Questions
What customers say:
Bowlers really like the Storm Tropical Surge Pearl Pink/Purple. They say it's great for beginners because it's easy to control. The colors and smell make bowling more fun, and it performs well on the lanes, helping you get strikes. It's a solid choice if you want a good-looking, good-smelling, and good-performing bowling ball.
By J.Q. from North Carolina
Very predictable symmetrical core, works with many drilling patterns, fragrance, price, reacts predictably to grit/surface changes
Limited/low hook potential
Dry-Medium oil, league, house shot
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Consistent and great for a hook beginner
I had begun to learn to hook a plastic house ball about a month before purchasing this ball and had been using a two handed grip to get high revs. I was inconsistent with my two handed release and accuracy. I purchased this ball, a 12lb pink and purple surge, to learn how to hook with a one handed grip. I was nervous when I first bought the ball thinking it was going to be too light or not right for my local lane conditions. I got this ball drilled and bowled poorly the first time out. Once I worked up some strength in my forearm in order to hold and release the ball properly this ball worked with me well to give consistent motion down the lane on every throw. This ball works great on medium to light oil. In medium oil the ball gets less hook but with some adjustment you can still hit the pocket, but are limited to where you can throw from. Don't expect big angles and big sweeps at the back of the pattern with this ball unless you have very high rev rate. With changing the grit or taking off the polish you can get this ball to pick up a bit more in medium oil and still get some good motion on the lane. I recommend this ball for beginners like me, it gives consistent motion and is a good ball to learn about how ball speed, angle of release, and rev rate all have on ball motion on the lane. Don't be afraid to buy a ball less than 15lbs! It is much harder to learn a proper one handed ball release on a ball that is too heavy for you. It takes time to build the muscles in your forearm used to lift up the ball with your wrist. At 12lbs this ball still strikes and has good pin carry. You can go up in weight on your second ball purchase if you stick with bowling and want to upgrade to a mid performance ball! I hope this review is helpful!
By Jo.bananas from Ny
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Lovr it
It is beautiful
By jim the bowler from Milton pa
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
i love the ball even though it doesn't come how it looks
i love the ball even though it doesn't come how it looks
By James from California
Smells nice, looks good, slight hook even with minimal revs
Shoot straight
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Nice starter
My rev rate isn't very high so shooting it mostly straight with a tiny bit of hooks makes it work best for me
By Cal from South San Francisco / Daly City, CA
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
League use mostly.
Monica was super helpful. Great personality.
By JP from Utah
Ball looks good, smells good.
Ball does not react down lane.
Spare ball, maybe?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Okay beginner ball with almost no hook
Bought this ball for a beginner to learn how to curve. She never could get the ball to react properly. It would sometimes roll the wrong way. Had the pro shop verify the drilling was correct. I figured it was just the learning curve at first but after we got a second ball that did react we got the Surge redrilled. Still no reaction so I attempted to throw it. With a 16mph 400* rev shot the ball moved 4 boards. I would not recommend this ball to someone learning to curve a ball.
By Mick from Virginia
Smells like cake
The colors are dull and don't match the pic
New bowlers
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Doesn't look like the picture
My daughter's first ball. Nothing bright about it. The pink is not pink.
By Mer from Spokane
Nothing
Color doesn’t match
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Does not look like photo
I wouldn’t order this color. I have the green but when I ordered this, it was horrendous. I didn’t see a warning when ordering and now I am being charged to mail it back. I am not keeping a ball that I am disgusted with. I was treating myself with a new ball. I don't make much. I recommend not buying this unless you physically see it.
Customer Questions & Answers | Reviews
Question:
Is this a good spare ball , and will it get 7 and 10 pins
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This is an entry level ball that will have a slight hook. This is not a spare ball that will bowl straight.
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Are the finger holes drilled standard
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The drilled holes will be a basic drilling. You can view the sizes of the option when you click on the "?" next to the price of the drilling with free protection.
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Is this ball for medium to heavy oil?
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Hello! This ball is going to be good on Dry-Medium lane conditions.
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How much hook does this ball carry
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This ball is an entry leve ball so it will have a medium to low hook on lighter to medium oil conditions.
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How does this ball compared to the storm tropical storm? Would it be better or worse for a beginning straight bowler?
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This is very comparable to a Storm Tropical and there would not be much difference in the performance. Both are designed to have a little hook potential so if you wanted to get a ball for bowling straight you could get the Ice Storm or one of the Storm Mix balls and they would be better for straight bowling.
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I want the ball to weigh ten lbs when drilled so should i order 10bl ball
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Usually the ball will come a couple of ounces over the weight selected but if you wanted to be sure you get the ball right at 10lbs after you drill the ball then you can request for the exact weight on the order. Either enter in the specs box or on the customer comments box on the final review page that you want a 10lb 2oz - 10lb-3oz ball.
Question:
I am 82 what kind of ball do I need
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You would probably need a ball that gets down the lane well before hooking so the ball does not hook too early. Most pearl bowling balls have good length so this is a good option. You also want to make sure the ball is designed to work in the same lane conditions that you bowl in most of the time. This ball was for medium to lighter oil.
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What type of lane conditions?w
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This ball is designed for light to medium oil lanes.
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Are the bowls or drilled
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The balls do not start out drilled. We do offer drilling for some bowling balls for an added fee but you may decline this if you do not want drilling added.
Question:
My daughter throws her ball with her thumb at three o'clock,how would this ball react.
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I am not familiar with the release but this ball is designed to work in medium to lighter oil and gets down the lane with good length and then has a sharp hook on the backend.
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I’m hesitant to buy this ball because of the fragrance. How strong is it. Would the people I’m bowling with notice the fragrance or just me when I’m bowling?
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The fragrance can be a little strong at first when the ball is brand new. We have had some people say that other people around them can smell the fragrance but after you bowl some with the ball it will start to fade down and not be as strong.
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Is this a ball for beginners
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This is a great option for someone looking to get their first performance ball and to learn how to throw a hook.
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How heavy is the ball
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You may select the weight in the weight selection box.
Question:
What's best to use to clean the Tropical Surge?
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Storm recommends using Reacta Shine : <a href="https://www.bowling.com">https://www.bowling.com</a>/products/storm-reacta-shine-reactive-polish---<a href="cleaner.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cleaner.htm</a>
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Hook strength
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This is an entry performance ball so the hook potential is not very high. This helps the ball to work well in lighter oil conditions. In light oil it will have a medium amount of hook but when you compare this to all the performance balls it has a low amount of hook potential.
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How would this compare to the Brunswick Twist ?
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They are going to be very comparable and will both work in medium to drier lane conditions. Brunswick technically has 2 options for entry performance in the Twist and Rhino series and there is not a big difference in these three bowling balls.
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Does the 10 lb ball come with a core ? And if so what is it ?
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To see more details of the weight block in other weights you may view this here: <a href="https://www.stormbowling.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.stormbowling.com</a>/tropicalsurge-13
Question:
Is this a good strike ball for some one that is starting to get into bowling.
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This ball is listed as an entry performance level ball because it is perfect for a beginner learning how to throw a hook and also for someone who may be starting to look at leagues.
Question:
Does this have weight block in 10 lb ball
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Unfortunately the 10 and 11lb weights do not have a performance weight block. Here is a link to view the ball at Storms website and it shows the weight block for each weight: <a href="https://www.stormbowling.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.stormbowling.com</a>/tropical-surge-emerald-charcoal-bt1vec10
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Is the pin of the ball the yellow line we see in the picture of the core?
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Yes, in the image showing the weight block the yellow line coming up from the top is the pin.
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Do you make 7lb scented bowling balls? We have a youth bowler.
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The lightest weight we have on the Storm performance balls would be 10lbs.
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Does it already have holes in it? And if so how many?
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The bowling balls will not have holes initially. We may have a drilling option for an extra fee but if you do not select that it will come without holes.
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If the ball is ordered online, will any bowling alley drill the holes in it for me
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You could contact your local bowling center to see if they have a proshop or recommend a local driller.
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Does it have holes already?
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The bowling balls will not have holes initially. We may have a drilling option for an extra fee but if you do not select that it will come without holes.
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What is the hook potential of this ball?
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This is an entry level ball and will have a slight hook.
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Does it come not drilled
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The bowling balls will not have holes initially. We may have a drilling option for an extra fee but if you do not select that it will come without holes.
