Tropical Storm Yellow/Purple

Layout- Pin next to ring, CG next to thumb, deep and narrow hole down by the thumb.

I  was thinking this ball would be a weaker option than some of my other  stuff, like my Dark Star, but to my surprise it actually out hooked it.  It was definitely longer than my other weak balls (Dark Star, Sonic  Boom, Venus, Neptune) and was noticeably more off the spot (more  backend), which is unfortunately not exactly what I was hoping for, but I  have to say, this ball provided a lot of hook for your dollar and,  given the location at which the ball hooked, I think this ball offers up  an excellent piece for bowlers looking for their first reactive ball  for all but the highest of ball speeds (see the Roto Grip Riot for the  flame throwers). The look of the ball was intriguing. You don’t see that  color combination very often, but the color DEFINITELY grew on me.

The Tropical Storm has been an integral part of STORM’s line-up for several years now. While a lot of people have dismissed this as a “beginner’s hook ball,” I believe that the Tropical Storm has a place in everyone’s arsenal.

The Tropical Storm, with its 1500-grit Reactor Pearl coverstock, is ideal for light-to-medium oil patterns in which a low flare potential is vital. This ball goes long until it reaches any patch of dry lane; then it starts a heavy roll. If you are playing outside, this ball works very well due to its gradual and predictable movement. Unless your name is Jason Belmonte, I would not recommend throwing this ball cross-lane, as the low flare potential will not bring this ball back to the pocket. Otherwise, if you enjoy playing around the 1^st and 2^nd arrows, this is certainly the ball to own. And with a variety of colors and scents available, there’s no reason not to have one.

Angie Kahn

Every tournament bowler needs a dry lane ball, one they can turn to late in the day when the lanes are completely fried. The Tropical Storm is a great option and would be a solid addition to anyone’s arsenal.

I was looking for a ball that would allow me to play a down-and-in line or an outside line on a dry shot because I tend to be less consistent playing inside. For that, the Tropical Storm is just what I was looking for. It has a predictable roll and provides the length necessary on dry lanes when everything else you throw is hooking in the heads. The only problem with the Tropical Storm is that it doesn’t have much power in the backend if it hits any kind of oil. For league bowlers, there aren’t many shots that would break down enough to be suitable for a Tropical Storm.

For collegiate bowlers and other tournament bowlers like me, the Tropical Storm can add another dimension to your game if you tend to struggle on dry lanes. I almost look forward to the tail end of a tournament so I can pull out the Tropical Storm and see what it can do.

Julie Wright