Storm Ion Max Bowling Ball

Great first ball out the bag on fresh also good when urethane has been going down the lane as well.

I drilled my ION MAX up with a 65 X 4.5 X 35 layout. I primarily used it with the box finish at 2000 but let it lane shine to approx. 4700. This one to me was comparable to the X-CELL, SUBLIME FOCUS, & GEM. The ION MAX had a much stronger and earlier motion to me than the FOCUS. It was right with the GEM as far as grab and early read on the lanes and at times looked like a carbon copy of the GEM. The X-CELL was slightly longer but mine also was a pin down layout. The color scheme is crazy and was tough to pick up the rotation at times but this one hooks. I will be interested if SPI will put this in a pearl cover or put the ION PRO out in a solid cover since it is a much milder core.

About Me: Joel Donner SPI Pro Shop Staff Member Left Handed: High Rev High Speed Player Layout: 5 X 5 X 2 Pap: - 47/8 +1 Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph Ball Video: https://youtu.be/6Sm6aQktH-8 The ION Max has quickly become my favorite solid bowling ball. Its controllability, versatility, and predictability are outstanding. I believe the ION Max will be a go-to option for heavy oil conditions, allowing bowlers to use it for extended periods without needing to reach for another ball. The hitting power of this ball is impressive. I haven't experienced this many messengers in a long time. With the advanced AI technology, it almost feels like using a "cheater" ball. We filmed the ION Max on a 39-foot flat pattern, the ION Max performed exceptionally well, making the lane conditions look as if we were bowling on a house shot. The ION Max is a ball that is going to stay in my bag for a very long time and I will be buying a few more. The ION Max is by far and away the best solid ball that I've ever thrown. If I were you I would run and not walk to your nearest pro shop and get yours today. Joel Donner SPI Pro Shop Staff Member Cedar Rapids, IA #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #RGSquad #Iambowling

The Storm Ion Pro Max is a true powerhouse. With its NRG Solid coverstock and upgraded AI asymmetrical core, it offers incredible traction, a strong midlane read, and continuous backend motion in heavy oil conditions. The Ion Pro Max thrives on medium to heavy oil while remaining versatile and adaptable to surface adjustments. Perfect for all styles—high-speed, high-rev, or balanced players—this ball delivers exceptional pin action and consistent control. For those seeking maximum hook potential and versatility, the Ion Pro Max stands out as a top-tier choice and is a great addition to my bag!

I was not going to get this ball because I have a lot of hand so I thought this ball was going to be too strong for me and I thought I wouldn’t be able to use it a lot. I WAS WRONG! The first game I bowled with this was a 300! I did put 1000 surface on it before I used it also. The layout I have on this ball is 75x5/8x70. This is a little different than other layouts on my ball because of this ball more strong. This ball has helped me a lot when I need to get through game 1 when the lanes are fresh. I recommend this ball, especially to low-rev bowlers. It is a great first-game ball.

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) The Ion Max is simply the biggest hooking ball on the market. The Gem USED to be. The Ion Max takes over that spot! They modded the Ion Pro core and made the Max core STRONG. And they put the NRG Solid cover on it, which makes it strong but not too early and slow. NRG is not the strongest cover, but combined with this core it out hooks any ball I’ve thrown. I drilled a pin up and a pin down one and I like them both, the pin down one is the more usable one as it flares less. With the flip block on the bottom of the weight block I saw the Max make a more defined move downlane! Some of the single density weight blocks don’t change direction hard enough for me, and the Max solves that problem. If you want a strong solid with a little pop downlane, the Max is a no brainer!

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-5/8 x 3/4 up, 380 RPM, 13* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation Ball Layout: 60 x 5-1/4 x 30 VLS: 5-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 Finish: 3000 The new Storm Ion Max builds upon the motion that Ion Pro created with a controlled asymmetric piece to cut thru the heaviest oil patterns. Drilled my Max the same as my Ion Pro with a 5-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 and took it up to 3000 to have the Ion Max conserve the energy a bit more for the backend. That’s exactly what it does! Used on our sport 47’ long sport pattern and averaged 226 as I was able to use on the fresh and move left during transition. This lower RG gets the ball seeing motion earlier but doesn’t sacrifice hitting power when it hits the pins. It has gotten better and better as more oil is getting into the cover. If you’re looking to replace an older, stronger asymmetric in your arsenal, the Ion Max will not disappoint! Chris Martinez Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com

Ball Specs: Storm Ion Max Coverstock: 2000 Grit NRG™ Solid Reactive Weight Block: Element™ Max A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Neon Pink/Indigo/White Review: It’s time to take your game to the MAX! All of our bowling balls are tested on the same fresh pattern and with out of box surface. This was the strongest ball from SPI we have ever thrown out of box. The first flare rings were insane to say the least. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). If you like the ball to hook early and a lot overall this could be a game changer for you. We bowl mostly at a high friction center so this is a ball realistically that we can only use for a short period of time during league before we have to ball down or be forced way left with our feet but if bowl at a center with a longer pattern or less friction and are having an issue getting the ball to hook early or come off the pattern then look no further. The ball has great shelf appeal and looks pretty cool going down the lane. This is going to be special one, look out for a local matchmaker if you can to give this one a shot! Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson SPI Pro Shop Staff Members kyle@parklanes.net joel@parklanes.net dean@parklanes.net www.stormbowling.com #StormNation #GoGlobal #SquadRG

This ball is a unique and updated take on the quintessential big asym solid. This is the big, strong snow tire piece that you need on heavy oil or to blend out the cliff. As for what makes this ball unique: the NRG Solid cover is strong, and this is the first time we've seen this cover stateside since the Trend 2 (which was a hybrid). The A.I. core technology adds to the predictability that you want out of this type of ball. A.I. core technology also creates a longer continuation window, which makes this ball more continuous than other similar/previous big solid asyms. The result is a smooth, continuous, strong ball that keeps its axis longer, continues better, and hits harder. This has been my go-to ball to blend out the cliff, and it will be yours too. -Chase Valenzuela

HOOK IN A BOX! If your looking for a ball that doesn’t miss the midlane but is still very continuous off the spot in HEAVY volumes of oil. This is the ball for you! If you’re a high speed player, high rev player or even matched. This ball works for everyone! The ball is very versatile and takes well to surface changes.