Benchmark Asymmetric Purpose: True benchmark asymmetric balls provide controlled power and versatility across conditions while maintaining the predictability needed for consistent scoring and confident shot-making.

Storm Identity: Known for consistency and wide appeal across skill levels

Ion Pro Solid Position: Promises reliability across all skill levels with tour-level performance

Location: Royal Crest Lanes, Lawrence, Kansas – proven testing facility

Pattern: Kegel Chromium Challenge – 25.5 mL, 42-foot challenge pattern with above-average volume

Testing Value: Challenge patterns provide nuanced, practical feedback for real-world applications

💡 Pro Tip: Testing on challenge patterns reveals ball characteristics that house shot evaluation might miss, providing more reliable insights for serious bowling applications.

Versatile Players: Symmetric/mild asymmetric preference for control across conditions

Rev Dominant Style: Ball doesn’t need extra help moving downlane – natural release dictates motion

Slow Roll Preference: Continuous arc reaction maintains predictability and carry

Advanced Player Results: Comfort zone for symmetric benchmarking with more controlled pop

Typical Bowler Benefit: More teeth than mild asymmetrics deliver but still manageable

Tournament Application: Frequently appeared at Women’s US Open with positive pro feedback

Technique: Light 1500-grit pad touch – just enough to break the shine

Result: Maintains clean, shiny appearance while adding blend and stability

Performance Change: Shifts from quick-reacting to stable, predictable option

💡 Pro Tip: The factory polish creates versatility—test both finishes to determine which better suits your typical conditions and playing style. Surface modification can transform a ball’s personality while preserving its core strengths.

Pattern Conditions: Ideal for medium to lighter oil, especially as patterns break down

Transition Management: Thrives when you need to blend transition or maintain control on tough shots

Player Profile: Best for rev-dominant and mid-rev players seeking control with punch

Professional Validation: “From first impressions and after seeing it at the Women’s US Open, this is at the very top of A+ territory. It’s hard to find any faults. The performance-per-dollar is exactly where it should be.”

Controlled Power Concept: Learning that power and control aren’t mutually exclusive in modern ball technology

Surface Impact Understanding: Recognizing how surface preparation dramatically affects ball performance

Arsenal Strategy: Understanding how benchmark balls anchor effective equipment selection

Value Recognition: Appreciating that versatile equipment often provides better long-term value

The Ion Pro Solid proves that the benchmark asymmetric category doesn’t have to be a compromise between power and control. With smart engineering, strategic positioning, and the right surface preparation, this ball delivers the reliable performance that serious bowlers have been seeking in a package that builds confidence rather than creating uncertainty.