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Storm Ion Pro Pearl Bowling Ball
Original price was: $289.95.$209.95Current price is: $209.95.
What should I know about the Ion Pro Pearl?
Description
The Most Balanced Ion Pro Yet
About the Ion Pro Pearl
Storm built the Ion Pro line around one idea: a benchmark shape from an asymmetric core. The original Ion Pro put a TX-16 Hybrid cover on the Element Tour A.I. Core, and the Ion Pro Solid followed with a TX-16 Solid cover at a Power Edge polish. The Storm Ion Pro Pearl is the third cover on that same engine, and it is the first pearl the Ion Pro line has seen.
Storm calls it the most balanced motion in the Ion Pro Series to date. The latest iteration of the NRG Pearl Reactive cover sits at a 4000-grit Abralon finish, which Storm describes as the smoothest surface it can create without polishes or compounds. The goal is medium length and an assertive backend without giving up control, and Storm says it shines once the bigger balls in your bag start to become too aggressive. It comes in Amethyst Pearl with a Fruit Trifle fragrance.
Understanding the Storm Element Tour A.I. Core and Storm NRG Pearl Reactive
The Ion Pro Pearl is a high performance asymmetric designed for medium oil. The Element Tour A.I. Core measures RG 2.47 with a .035 differential and a .014 PSA at 15 lb: a low RG so the ball revs up and stays on line, and a medium differential that preserves energy for the finish instead of spending it early. Storm keeps the core and the cover in equilibrium on this ball, and the NRG Pearl cover at 4000-grit Abralon delivers the length. The 12 and 13 lb weights use their own core design. The numbers by weight are listed below.
The Medium-Strength Asymmetric Behind the Entire Ion Pro Line
The driving force of the Ion Pro Pearl is the proven Element Tour A.I. Core, the same weight block inside the Ion Pro and the Ion Pro Solid. At 15 lb it measures a 2.47 RG, a .035 differential, and a .014 PSA. Storm describes it as a medium-strength asymmetric and one of the most versatile designs it offers.
The low RG helps the ball stay on line, and the medium differential preserves energy for a dynamic finish down lane rather than burning it early in the pattern. Storm also calls the core extremely receptive to changes in speed and hand position, which is what lets you open up your angles when the lane asks for it. In the 12 and 13 lb weights, the Ion Pro Pearl uses a separate core design shown in the gallery.
The Latest NRG Pearl, at the Smoothest Finish Storm Makes Without Polish
The NRG Pearl Reactive cover is what separates the Ion Pro Pearl from its two siblings. It is the latest iteration of Storm’s NRG Pearl, and on this ball Storm set out to keep the core and the cover in balance rather than letting either one dominate the motion.
Out of the box it is finished at 4000-grit Abralon. Storm calls that the smoothest surface it can create without polishes or compounds, and it is tuned for medium length with an assertive backend that does not sacrifice control. Your pro shop can take the surface lower for an earlier read or polish it for more length when the lanes call for it.
Ion Pro Pearl Specs
RG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.
Who This Ball Is Right For
Good to Know Before You Buy
BowlersMart Tips: Where the Ion Pro Pearl Fits in Your Storm Arsenal
Where It Fits in Your Arsenal
Storm positions the Ion Pro Pearl alongside two of its most popular balls, the EquinoX Hybrid and the top-selling Ion Max. The Ion Max is the heavy oil piece, the EquinoX Hybrid covers medium to heavy oil, and the Ion Pro Pearl is the medium oil ball with length and control. If you already own an Ion Pro or Ion Pro Solid, the Pearl adds a different cover on the same core rather than duplicating either one.
Surface Adjustments
The 4000-grit Abralon finish is Storm’s smoothest surface short of a polish. A lower grit moves the reaction earlier for more oil, and a polish adds length when the lanes are drier. Have surface changes done at your pro shop so the finish stays even.
Coverstock Care
Reactive covers pick up lane oil every game. Wiping the Ion Pro Pearl down between shots and deep cleaning it regularly keeps the cover reading the lane the way it did out of the box.
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Shop With Confidence at BowlersMart
The Storm Ion Pro Pearl Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized Storm dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year Storm warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.
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This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, Phthalates, and/or other chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
