Storm · Premier line
The Storm Ion Max Pearl is an asymmetrical pearl bowling ball from Storm's Premier line, released in March 2026. It has the NRG Pearl coverstock and the Element Max AI weight block, finished at Power Edge out of the box. At 15 lb its RG is 2.47, with a differential of 0.055 and a PSA of 0.014.
Among the 65 balls here with a 15 lb version, its RG is low, so it revs up early, and its differential is high, for more flare. Its reaction ratings suit it to medium to heavy oil and medium to long patterns in fresh to transition conditions, with a mid-lane hook, a moderate turn at the breakpoint and high flare.
Specs
Details
- Coverstock
- NRG Pearl
- Weight block
- Element Max AI
- Core
- AI
- Symmetry
- Asymmetrical
- Factory finish
- Power Edge
- Durometer
- 73-75
- Flare potential
- High
- Color
- Cobalt/Aqua/Ivory
- Fragrance
- Pineapple Cherry Delight
- Release date
- 03/13/26
Reaction
- Flare Potential10
- Ball Shape5-7
- Hook Length5-7
- Oil Volume6-8
- Pattern Length6-8
- Lane Condition3-7
Tech specs
| Weight | RG | Diff | PSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 lb | 2.58 | 0.031 | 0.009 |
| 13 lb | 2.56 | 0.034 | 0.011 |
| 14 lb | 2.49 | 0.053 | 0.01 |
| 15 lb | 2.47 | 0.055 | 0.014 |
| 16 lb | 2.47 | 0.053 | 0.013 |
Balls most like it
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Storm Equinox Solid Solid92%
Roto Grip Transformer Solid91%
Storm Equinox Hybrid Hybrid90%
900 Global Vengeance Returns Hybrid89%
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Storm Phaze II Pearl Pearl88%
Storm Phaze II Solid84%
Related balls
Other versions of the Storm Ion Max Pearl, then the rest of Storm's Premier line.
