Ball NPS Score: 100.00
- Color: Black/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Coverstock: Reactor Hybrid Reactive
- Weight Block: Turbine
- Factory Finish: 1500-grit Polish
- Flare Potential: 3” - 4” (Medium)
- Fragrance: Ginger Verbena
- RG: 16#-2.53, 15#-2.55, 14#-2.58, 13#-2.68, 12#-2.70
- RG Diff: 16#-.040, 15#-.038, 14#-.035, 13#-.018, 12#-.021
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium Light Oil
- A few tiny pit holes in the cover stock of the ball are normal
- Description: Storm is turning up the “HEAT” with the introduction of the new Tropical Heat series. This new line of bowling balls raises the standard in performance at a value price. The power behind the Tropical Heat is the highly successful Turbine core from previous Hot line balls like the Fast and Furious. This mid-RG and mid-differential core boasts a tighter spin radius for quick revving mid-lane and enhanced entry angle to the pocket. Reactor series coverstock adds the perfect complement to the Tropical Heat. This performance proven coverstock continues to be a staple in the Storm line by delivering the ideal blend of friction and power. Don’t be left out in the freezing cold – Turn up the Heat!

First, the facts.
The ball was drilled 35 X 50 with a 5 inch pin (pin almost directly above bridge). No weight hole and box finish was left intact. This ball uses the same Turbine core found in the Fast and Furious. The shell is Reactor.

I've used this ball on three different patterns/surfaces and my overall impression was simple... this ball is a BEAST, especially when you consider the price point of the Tropical Heat line.

The first usage was on a very toasted house shot, HPL lane surface. My balls of choice in this league have been a Hy-Road and when they really fry, a Natural. The Tropical Heat fit nicely between those. I only moved my feet about two boards left (remember, I'm left handed and yes, it was right of the big dot ) of where I would have stood with the Hy-Road and fired away. I was surprised at how hard the ball moved off the breakpoint considering the core and how weakly I had drilled it, by comparison much stronger than the Fast or Furious which have the same core. Moving only a few boards right for the evening, I shot about 960 for the four game set with only a few crushing back row leaves to keep my set from being better.

The second time was at a regional in Del Rio, Texas on Cheetah on ProAnvil. Again, I was amazed how this ball just screamed off the dry. I ended up using a weaker Furious most of the tournament with the Heat performing well on the tighter pairs. That's not a typo folks, the solid shell 2000 sanded Furious was tamer than the Tropical Heat.

The third time was last night, late league on a very worn wood surface. The shot was a little tighter than the other league pattern, but no match for the Tropical Heat. (Figjam time... I shot 300 the last game).

Overall impression: Two thumbs WAY up! Storm has added a premium performance ball at an incredibly affordable price. To say this ball outperforms its price point would be an understatement. Thank you again, Storm. You guys just keep rolling out great pieces!

Kurt Gengelbach
Storm PBA Regional Staff Member


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I drilled my Tropical Heat with pin 4" from my axis slightly above my ring finger and the cg in the palm, what I would call an over the label drill. This layout was to give me a smooth and predictable reaction that I could use on the house shot.

The Tropical Heat is a great ball for me on the house pattern. I was able to bump the dry and get a strong ball motion off the end of the pattern. The Tropical Heat was strong at the pins with very forgiving carry. It really makes the pins dance on the light hits.

If you are looking for premium performance at a mid level price the Tropical Heat is for you.
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Tom Hess
Storm Regional Staff
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What a ball, Tropical heat black/silver hybrid. This ball is nasty, I drilled mine with dual angles of 75x5x45 (more of a stroker). Need something for dryer lane conditions. So far after the first games (ths) instead of going to a aggressive pearl, I go to my tropical and move in a couple of boards playing fifteen to about ten. The sides through the heads and gets to the break point and it turns and still have enough energy to finis. This ball is awsome. Everyone should have this for a backup.
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Donnie Richardson

2.5 inch pin.
Pin in ring finger stacked.
This ball rolls true with the symmetrical core.
You get exactly what your hand gives it.
Definitely not a dry lane ball, as it does need some oil for the hybrid cover.
This is as much ball as you will need on most THS.
A very versatile ball, and a steal at this price point.
T-Heat Hybrid recommended!

The storm tropical heat black silver is a great ball.With this ball i have won a couple sport shot tournaments with it on a Heavy oil sport shot 32 foot flat.I also hit my high with a dry lane ball a 256. I have this ball drilled with a med speed and a med rev.the ball has a smooth back end but hit hard.Over all a great ball.

I have this ball drilled just a little left of my bridge and i have it for drier patterns and short patterns.. this ball rolls great! when i get in or stay out it holds energy and gets down the lane when i need to get through the fronts! It rolls great and another great ball from storm!!!


UTbowler2010

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Lay Out: 4" from PAP at 80* PAP angle and 40* VAL angle. Dual angle measurement would be 80/4/40. The pin ended up slightly above my ring finger. There is no weight hole.

Surface: I have left it at box finish which is 1500 Reacta-Shine. I have been using Turbo Strike Wipes to remove the dirt but haven't needed to touch up the surface yet.

Purpose: I wanted to put a ball to use on more broken down conditions.

Lane Condition observations: I have thrown this on our house shot and a sweeper that used the Kegel Middle Road pattern. On the house shot it was very strong and lets me roll it near the friction with a firmer release or go away from the pocket with a stronger release. The one thing it hasn't let me get away with is variances in ball speed. If I baby this one, it goes thru the beak almost every time. A smoother surface might get this ball to lay off more in the backend for folks having ball speed control issues like I have been having right now. On the Beaten Road pattern, this ball was suprisingly good going up the lane and then tweaking left with feet and target.

Final Thoughts: I was surprised at how much stronger this ball is than advertised. Because the cover is much stronger and the motor slightly weaker, I can not use it right on top of the friction as it will check too early. I have to go away some slightly and I do not rev it enough to get the motor to turn hard enough to hit harder. Someone with more hand would be able to go away from the pocket more and get the ball to hit much harder,


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