Layout: 4 1/2 x 3 x 2
Surface: 4000 abralon
Rev rate: 470
Tilt: 13 degrees

The Summit Ascent brings back the Centripetal Ai core but this time with the R2S Solid coverstock found also currently on the IQ Tour Solid.  The weaker coverstock makes this ball a game changer especially being a solid coverstock.  What's unique about the Ascent is that this is actually weaker than the Original Summit which was hybrid.  The Ascent is much cleaner through the front part of the lane and gives ample continuation due to the weaker coverstock.  I was able to test this on a 44ft typical house shot and a 39ft US Open sport pattern.

On the house pattern, I saw easy length and a continuous yet controlled ball reaction.  I was able to use this on the fresh as expected but the weaker coverstock let me stay with the ball longer as transition occurred.  What's nice about this ball is the length of potential use compared to other Solid balls on the market.marker.  The higher Differential core allows the ball to read in the oil strongly while the weaker coverstock allows the ball to get down the lane.  This ball will be useful for a wide range of bowlers on the house pattern as it will work on several different versions.  The cover also takes well to surface changes so if you need a little more traction, I would bring the surface down to 2000 abralon.

On the US Open Pattern, I saw a lot of similarities to the house pattern in terms of usage.  The medium length and volume allowed me to use the Ascent straighter on the fresh and move in to play more left to right after transition.  Again, the weaker coverstock got the ball down the lane and saw great continuation.  As a bowler who struggles on high friction lane surfaces, I can see myself having this ball in my arsenal for a wide array of patterns.  It's versatility allows me to play straight or hook the lane where necessary.  This ball will be great for many styles and conditions making it a staple ball for any arsenal.

Adam Chase
Storm Staff

Dual Angle Layout: 55 x 4 ½ x 25
Storm Vector Layout: 4 ½ x 4 ½ x 1 5/8

The New Summit Ascent features the Centripetal HD A.I. core wrapped in R2S solid reactive cover stock.  The Summit Ascent gives me a strong midlane reaction but still stores enough energy to pop on the back end.  This ball is the perfect match up for a fresh house shot given my higher rev rate. For me the Summit Ascent is a bit stronger than the original Optimum Idol if your looking for a comparison.