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The Storm Summit Ascent is crafted to provide unmatched forgiveness, empowering bowlers to reach their peak performance. This ball offers smooth transitions from skid to hook to roll, with a robust backend delivering a powerful yet consistent arc, minimizing surprises and maximizing reliability with every shot. The renowned R2S Solid coverstock, finished at 4000-grit Abralon, ensures an optimal balance of grip and glide, enhancing control over your shots' length and shape. Although solid coverstocks typically hook earlier, the R2S cover at 4000-grit makes the Summit Ascent unique, offering a cleaner reaction than a typical solid. With its fresh Cream Soda scent, the Summit Ascent is designed to help you achieve your highest success in bowling.

Color: Aqua/Smoke/Shadow
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: R2S Solid Reactive
Core: Centripetal HD - A.I (14#-16#)
Finish: 4000-Grit Abralon
RG: 2.46 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.056 (15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil
Fragrance: Cream Soda

Ball: Summit Ascent
Cover stock: R2S Solid
RG: 2.46
DIFF: .056

HAND: LEFT (ONE HANDED)
PAP: 4  OVER / 1/4 UP
BALL SPEED: 16MPH
REV RATE: 420
AXIS TILT: 20
AXIS ROTATION: 50
LAYOUT: 60X4.5x35

The Summit Ascent is something I go to when the lanes are fresh but there’s quite a bit of friction. This ball is cleaner and has more pop down lane than my Optimum Idol. When I need to open my angles up but the lanes aren’t quite ready for something Pearl I’ll be able to go to this ball, typically my other solid symmetric options won’t have enough energy down lane to continue through the pins like the Summit Ascent. Medium to higher rev players will absolutely love this ball on league conditions because it’s cleaner through the front part of the lane than most solid options but it still can blend out the wet dry better than the Pearl balls. Tournament players will love this when the fronts hook because they’ll be able to stay in a ball with some teeth without losing ball motion down lane.

Orientation:  Right Handed
Rev Rate:  400 RPM
Speed:  16-17 MPH
PAP:  4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location:  Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern:  High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1:  4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (Pin above bridge)
Layout 2:  4 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge)
 
FINALLY!!!!  An R2S Solid high diff symmetrical!   I LOVE LOVE LOVE the IQ Tour Solid.  But there are times I need a ball with more differential to flare more and see the oil.  I’ve needed it for years and FINALLY Storm answered the call.  I can tell you immediately that the Ascent is one of my favorite balls.  It’s so versatile and allows me to throw my favorite cover almost an entire tournament because if there’s too much oil for the IQ Tour, I can start with an Ascent and then go to the IQ Tour.  Just more clean versatile options from Storm!

The third iteration of the Summit line is here! The Summit Ascent features a different color formula than the first two, which is an exciting turn for this ball. R2S Solid is an absolute hit on the IQ Tour Solid (GOAT ball), so the Ascent has a lot to live up to! For me, this ball is a very similar feel to the IQ Tour Solid in terms of the spot it fills in the bag, but the shape is significantly different than that of the IQTS. The stronger, larger core in the Summit results in a smoother, slower shape that is still continuous, but not quite as quick/responsive as the IQ Tour Solid. If you find your IQ Tour Solid to be too sideways at times, or if it doesn't have quite enough differential for you, The Ascent is a great option with a similar hook potential. This ball also provides an option for people who are looking for that early, smooth symmetrical shape but find the Phaze 2 cover to be a bit too strong. This ball is super unique and potentially fills a couple of really interesting gaps in the bag!

-Chase Valenzuela

LANE CONDITION

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Various sport and recreational patterns.

COMMENTS

The Summit Ascent is the latest addition to the Master line of Storm. This bowling ball features a low RG Centripetal HD core with A.I. Technology and a very proven and successful R2S Solid coverstock. This Summit Ascent may be a considerable alternative to the well-known Phaze 2.

I liked how my Summit Peak rolled so I drilled my Summit Ascent with the same pin-up layout: 65 x 5 x 35. Having thrown the Summit Peak and knowing that the RG of this core is on the lower end, I expected the Summit Ascent to be feel quite “early”. Even though the core of the Summit Ascent wants to read the oil pattern earlier, the cleaner R2S coverstock helps the bowling ball get down the lane a little easier. This combination seems to work very nicely together resulting in a strong, but smooth and round ball motion. I was also surprised how continuous this bowling ball was.

I believe that the Summit Ascent will be a very good bowling ball for a variety of medium oil patterns. Those bowlers, who are looking for a stronger symmetrical bowling ball for fresh lane conditions should certainly consider the Summit Ascent. I can see this bowling ball working well on some “house” patterns as well. I think the Summit Ascent fits great in between the weaker symmetrical and stronger asymmetrical bowling balls. I can see this bowling ball rolling well with a pin-down layout as well.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Watch me throw the Summit Ascent on The Bowling Passport YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/55DJdFevs_k

Weight:  14 lbs.
Pin Length:  3-3.5”
Drilling:  60X30X25
Drilling VLS:  4-1/2X5X2-1/2
Pattern Length:  44 ft.
Pattern Volume:  Low-Med
Pattern Type:  THS
Right Handed

The Summit Ascent has the R2S Solid cover stock.  This is a very smooth, even rolling ball.  This is a Symmetrical ball in the Storm higher end line of balls.  The box finish is 4000 grit abralon, which contributes to the even, smooth transition.  As always, the surface can be  altered to suit a variety of lane conditions and pattern lengths.  It is Aqua/Smoke/Shadow in color.

I have used the Ascent on a 44 ft. kegel house pattern, and a variety of house patterns in different centers.

I’ve thrown the Ascent at the 4000 grit box finish, and have made some surface changes along the way.  I’ve found this to be a very good ball on a variety of conditions.   Once the transition comes into play, I can move in and still carry corners with some speed control.  The Ascent is a hard hitting ball, even for a lower rev player, like myself.
The Ascent is always in my bag.   It gets through the heads extremely clean and makes a nice smooth turn down lane.  I highly recommend the Ascent, and add a star if you’re a lower rev player like myself.  The Phaze II is a good step down later in the set.  It’ll get down the lane a little further and make a nice turn to the pocket.  A good one two punch.   I highly recommend this ball if you’re looking for something stronger to add to your arsenal.  Its a winner!

Carol Teel
Roto Grip Amateur Staff Member

TESTING ENVIRONMENT

Length:43

Volume:Med-High

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS 12:1 Ratio


COMMENTS

Coverstock: R2S Solid Reactive
Core: Centripetal HD w/AI
Finish: 4000 Abralon
RG: 2.46
Differential: 0.056


ME:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
Axis Tilt: 14°
Axis Rotation: 74°
PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up

Ball Layout: Pin Up 4 3/4 Pin to Pap 2 1/2 Pin Buffer


The new addition to Storm's Master line of balls is a new configuration of the Summit called Summit Ascent. The strong fast revving cores in the Summit line have made them a favorite for many pros and bowlers of all levels on higher volume oil patterns. The High Diff core creates great flare to give more hook than customary for many symmetric balls. To create a unique shape with this core, Storm wrapped the core in the legendary R2S solid coverstock that dominated the lanes for so many years on so many great releases. This creates the cleanest version of the Summit to date.

The previous summit releases were of limited use to me. With my lower ball speed the early hook often proved to be more than I needed and I usually opted for cleaner balls. The Summit Peak didn't give me the length I had hoped for, but rather created a piece which seemed to stand up even faster when it saw friction, often earlier than was ideal to create good pin carry. This is all relative to the quirks of my home center where the front panels have much built in friction. The excessive amount of oil the house uses to try to combat this tends to create a condition where the front of the lane transitions very quickly and the back-end much more slowly. The wrong ball motion can make them feel way harder than they should when balls stand up to quickly in the early friction and won't recover down-lane.

Now when I took the Summit Ascent out to the lane for the first time, I saw a ball where I could really make use of the strong core. R2S solid being a much weaker formulation than nearly every cover available to date, I was able to get the ball through the front and see the core take over where the ball needed to read. I was very impressed with how the ball didn't stand up and get forward when it same the friction a little early, and it had no problems powering back when it got right down-lane. Probably the best sign for me personally was my ability to stay in the ball all 3 games. It took a bit of manipulation to still get it down-lane game three when i was up against the ball return, but considerable less than I expected and I didn't feel like I had to sacrifice carry to do so.

The Summit Ascent seems to be a ball that matches up with many styles. I've heard it called a "Cleaner" Phaze II. On fresher conditions I would agree. In the later games the two balls get closer together for me. It's definitely a ball that is the right shape for everyone at some stage of play.


Check out my full ball reaction video on Youtube:https://youtu.be/7-wganNUzUw?si=iY-wK2_bi-z1ML7B

Lonnie Pemberton
Storm Pro Shop Staff
Vise Pro Shop Staff
Revolutions Pro Shop

Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@k1ngsizepapa
PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Another bowling ball I have the joys of having in my bowling bag. The Storm Ascent. In my eyes now, this is a great 1st ball out of the bag to have. It rolls so well, reacts even better. Sorry to say I love this one compared to the Summit Peak. This ball has such a predictable arc on the back end.  The Centripetal HD AI core, R2S reactive cover stock. Comes 4000 factory finish. For being a solid ball, it definitely reacts quite a bit on the back end. One of my favorite bowling balls so far.