Storm Summit Peak
Coverstock: TX-23 Pearl Reactive
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Core: Centripetal HD – A.I.
RG: 2.46, Diff: 0.056 (15 lb.)
VLS Layout: 4-1/2 x 5-3/4 x 2
Dual Angle Layout: 75 x 4-1/2 x 30
PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up
Rev rate: 400 rpm
Average speed: 16.5 mph
Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie WI
Pattern: Medium volume THS

The Summit Peak is Storm’s follow-up in the master line to the original Summit.  The new Summit Peak features the same Centripetal HD core paired with the Amplified Inertia (A.I.) outer core. However, the difference between these two balls is in the cover – the Peak features the pearl version of the TX-23 coverstock, which is a modernized variation of the TX-16 cover found on the Phaze II. This new core/cover combo creates a fast-revving ball designed to produce a clean and responsive backend motion compared to the original Summit.

I’ve had the Summit Peak in my bag for a couple of months now, and it has become my go-to symmetric pearl when I’m in need of a medium-strong ball that easily clears the front part of the lane but maintains a strong roll with a defined backend reaction. The Peak is much cleaner than the original Summit and would be a great ball to switch to after the lanes start to transition.  In some ways, the Summit Peak reminds me of another Storm symmetric pearl ball from yesteryear – the Axiom Pearl. Even though the core and cover of the Peak and Axiom Pearl are very different, the overall reaction shape feels similar to me. 

On the fresh or starting out the league night, the Summit Peak may be a little too clean and angular to be the first ball out-of-the-bag.  However, I think the Peak will shine as a transition ball for most bowlers after a couple games of play from balls like the DNA, Summit and Phaze II. Storm has done it again and released a great follow-up to the original as the Summit Peak is a fantastic compliment to the Summit.

Chris Pollentier
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
#StormNation

The new Storm Summit Peak is the latest release in the Summit line. This ball uses the TK-23 Pearl cover an A I Technology. 35x3.5x60 This layout Allows the Summit Peak to shape more in the mid lane and more shape off of the break point. This ball is a great option when you need that big pearl move in and open up your angel.

The new ball in the Storm Master   line is the Summit Peak.  This is pearl version of the popular Summit.  I drilled mine the same as the original  4 1/2 x 4 x 1 3/4 pin up.
I was a big fan of the original Summit.  But with our league pattern the summit can start to bog down a little late in 2nd game.  So perfect time for the summit peak.  The Summit peak still has that strong mid lane roll but just a cleaner cover with added length.  Personally I think the Peak is a great league ball!  I have used the peak with good success on the medium sport patterns.  Very versatile ball, as I have drilled several in the shop for all styles. Plus I have noticed with the A.I. Core Technology I seem to carry the light and off hits more. Good looking ball with great shelf appeal.
I have the Summit Peak a ball down from the Summit, Phaze II, or the bigger Asymmetricals.  Stronger than the IQ's, Hustle lines.

 

Brian Watson
Storm Pro Shop Staff
PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/4
MPH - 16-17
RPM  - 400
Tilt    - 17

Emerson Lanes Parkersburg WV
20 year old Synthetics
42 Ft House pattern
43 Kegel Recreation Patterns

Cover Stock: TX-23 Pearl Reactive
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Core: Centripetal HD
RG: 2.46
Differential: 0.056
 
The latest addition to Storms Master line is the new Summit Peak. Combining the Centripetal HD with A.I Technology with the Flippy TX-23 Pearl Cover and you have a perfect compliment to the early rolling Summit. The Original summit picked up a roll very quick with a very smooth backend reaction which was great on fresh heavier oil conditions, but when you had to start moving a left, it would tend to lay off on the backend and the Summit Peak is perfect go to ball. The Peak picks up a roll earlier than most pearl balls so you can still throw it on those medium to medium to heavy oil shots, but where it really shines is the backend reaction. When the Summit Peak hits the friction, it wants to pick up go, and rolls very heavy through the pins. For me it is good step down from the Attention Star for me, when I am having trouble getting it through the fronts.

I drilled my STORM SUMMIT PEAK at a 4.5 x 4 x 2. I left it mainly shined but did lightly hit it with a 3000 Tru Cut pad to get the glaze off. I have thrown it about 10 games since I hit the cover so probably due for another 3000 Tru Cut touch up.

I have thrown this on league conditions. In the center I bowl on Mondays at, it just seemed like it needed the lanes to be a touch more dryer to carry better. It would glide thru the fronts easily but not get thru the pins hard enough to carry out tens for me. My RG ATTENTION STAR was more bowling ball and worked much better there. My Tuesday night league gets more blown up in the track area and this ball was golden when they got to that shot. I would use the RG ATTENTION STAR until it got to forward and then step down to the SUMMIT PEAK to take over. When the PEAK was starting to get too forward or flat, then my 900 GLOBAL XPONENT PEARL was in play.

The motion was smooth like the original SUMMIT, but the pearl cover got it down the lane quite a bit further than the original.