Storm Summit Ascent Bowling Ball

The Summit Ascent is the latest addition to the Master line of Storm. This bowling ball features a low RG Centripetal HD core with A.I. Technology and a very proven and successful R2S Solid coverstock. This Summit Ascent may be a considerable alternative to the well-known Phaze 2. I liked how my Summit Peak rolled so I drilled my Summit Ascent with the same pin-up layout: 65 x 5 x 35. Having thrown the Summit Peak and knowing that the RG of this core is on the lower end, I expected the Summit Ascent to be feel quite “early”. Even though the core of the Summit Ascent wants to read the oil pattern earlier, the cleaner R2S coverstock helps the bowling ball get down the lane a little easier. This combination seems to work very nicely together resulting in a strong, but smooth and round ball motion. I was also surprised how continuous this bowling ball was. I believe that the Summit Ascent will be a very good bowling ball for a variety of medium oil patterns. Those bowlers, who are looking for a stronger symmetrical bowling ball for fresh lane conditions should certainly consider the Summit Ascent. I can see this bowling ball working well on some “house” patterns as well. I think the Summit Ascent fits great in between the weaker symmetrical and stronger asymmetrical bowling balls. I can see this bowling ball rolling well with a pin-down layout as well. Watch me throw the Summit Ascent on The Bowling Passport YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/55DJdFevs_k

Storms latest addition to the Summit line is the Storm Summit Ascent. This uses the Storm R2S solid cover stock that has the go to cover for a very long time. It also features AI technology something that was also in the previous additions to the line. I drilled this ball with the layout of 40x5x45 this ball is super clean for me and when I’m bowling on a higher friction surface this is my go to. Great down lane motion and this ball really continues through the pins. This is a great ball to add to your line up for league play and a nice step down from the Summit Peak

The summit has always been good but incomplete. They were always really early pieces that if you tried to open the lane with, would cause you to run into trouble. Either it would never see or it would be too early and leave 10 pins or look like it was hooking up a hill. The new summit ascent fixes all those problems. It’s the original core but with the weak IQ cover. This gives the ball the versatility it was missing. With the strong summit core and the weak IQ tour cover it allows the ball to get up the lane and store energy longer. But because it’s a solid it gives you a controllable but continuous motion all bowlers are looking for. This ball is good for playing straighter or with enough rev rate moving left and opening it up. It’s a continuous piece that can last the whole night of league and is worth the pick up!

The Summit Ascent features the R2S Solid cover wrapped around the Centripetal HD A.I. Core. I drilled mine 5 x 3, which is the say layout I have on my trusty Optimum Idol. After throwing this ball for awhile, it will be getting a lot of use because it is similar to the Optimum Idol but just the next step down in my bag so when the Idol is too much itll be time for the Summit Ascent. It is a also a good mixture of both the original Summit and Summit Peak and definitely fits in-between them even though it is a solid but because of the R2S it makes it a lot cleaner. I highly recommend the Summit Ascent for bowlers of all skill level.

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) FINALLY!!!! An R2S Solid high diff symmetrical! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the IQ Tour Solid. But there are times I need a ball with more differential to flare more and see the oil. I’ve needed it for years and FINALLY Storm answered the call. I can tell you immediately that the Ascent is one of my favorite balls. It’s so versatile and allows me to throw my favorite cover almost an entire tournament because if there’s too much oil for the IQ Tour, I can start with an Ascent and then go to the IQ Tour. Just more clean versatile options from Storm!

We have the newest benchmark release from the SPI line with the Summit Ascent. Featuring the famous centripetal HD core we see this matched with R2S overstock at 4k finish to provide a cleaner entry through the front part of the lane yet a discernible read in the mid's where it will dig and shape down lane. I did change the surface to 2000 to get it to read sooner on the lane although at 4000 it is quite usable as well. I brought it to 2000 to read sooner than my Phase 2 and have that as a transition off of the new Summit. The Summit Ascent provides plenty of predictability and versatility for a multitude of conditions. You can keep it at 4000 to provide cleaner shape or scuff it to get it to read sooner on heavier and or longer oil conditions. This ball will not overreact and will provide plenty of information for what the current playing environment is. This ball will be my first out the bag in most conditions on the fresh from tournament to league play. Those that are looking for predictability, the Summit Ascent is a great option to have in your arsenal.

Ball: Summit Ascent Cover stock: R2S Solid RG: 2.46 DIFF: .056 HAND: LEFT (ONE HANDED) PAP: 4 OVER / 1/4 UP BALL SPEED: 16MPH REV RATE: 420 AXIS TILT: 20 AXIS ROTATION: 50 LAYOUT: 60X4.5x35 The Summit Ascent is something I go to when the lanes are fresh but there’s quite a bit of friction. This ball is cleaner and has more pop down lane than my Optimum Idol. When I need to open my angles up but the lanes aren’t quite ready for something Pearl I’ll be able to go to this ball, typically my other solid symmetric options won’t have enough energy down lane to continue through the pins like the Summit Ascent. Medium to higher rev players will absolutely love this ball on league conditions because it’s cleaner through the front part of the lane than most solid options but it still can blend out the wet dry better than the Pearl balls. Tournament players will love this when the fronts hook because they’ll be able to stay in a ball with some teeth without losing ball motion down lane.

Storm Summit Ascent Layout: 6 x 5 x 3 Ball Specs: Centripetal HD core with A.I. technology R2S solid coverstock and finished at 4000 abralon Here WE go, the newest Summit added to the line is the Summit Ascent. The prior Summits used the TX-23 coverstock in a hybrid on the OG Summit and then followed up by the Summit Peak with TX-23 pearl coverstock. I feel SPI was looking to even the playing field with the Summit Ascent. With using the proven and very reliable R2S coverstock, it matched very well with the Centripetal HD core. For me using on a 42ft THS, as you can see in my YouTube video, it is quite balanced in ball motion and continuous through the pin deck, even on the lighter and heavier pocket hits, it definitely has that extra kick. I really started to enjoy the Ascent has the lane shine developed on the cover, when the cover is “fresh”, it’s a little early and a little hooky. So, for my sessions, league and practice time with it, I just wiped it down with some Reacta Clean wipes and not touch up the cover with any kind of abarlon pad being used on the cover. When My Summit Peak and Optimum Idol Pearl start going a stick to long and the Hustle X-Ray is not strong enough, the Ascent makes its presence know. I am starting to learn about myself and my game with some of the more recent releases and using longer pin to pap drillings thanks to Earl Burger at ABC North Lanes and for all the great information that Storm puts out there, including the videos on YouTube. The longer I use the Ascent, the better it is getting. This will replace my Optimum Idol solid in my current arsenal, which will be: Hustle X-Ray, Lighting Blackout, Summit Ascent, Optimum Idol Pearl and X-Cell. Here is the link to my ball video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEZVp1La5Y4

The Summit Ascent has a very special RG and Differential combination that really makes this ball rev up earlier. When I got to throw it at the ball demo, I couldn’t believe it and thought it was probably just the lanes we were on. When I drilled mine up, I was truly impressed with how this ball rolls and it gives me the shape I love. The Summit series is starting to become my favorite in the Storm line as the Summit Peak has been a staple in my bag no matter what. These balls will be a great 1-2 punch on the lanes.

Storm Summit Ascent Cover Stock: R2S Solid Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon Core: Centripetal HD A.I. (14pd) RG: 2.46 Differential: 0.056 Layout: 5 x 4 x 3 1/2 - 2LS Layout Extras: 2 1/2" Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The Storm Summit Ascent features the Centripetal HD weight block and is paired with the newer Amplified Inertia outer core. What this means to the bowler is more length and more motion off the spot. Compared to the original Summit you can anticipate more length with the R2S coverstock in this offering. Something that folks may not be aware of is the RG and Differential values are the same for 14 to 16 pounds in the Summit Ascent. For my review, I rolled the Summit Ascent at the OOB 4000 Abralon finish. Also, I prepped a Summit Peak with a 3K Abralon by hand for comparison purposes. The Summit Ascent and the Summit have a 5 x 4 x 3 1/2 - 2LS and 5 x 4 x 4 - 2LS layout applied. Basically, both are very close. My Summit Peak I changed the layout a bit and went with a 2 x 6 x 5 - 2LS and also drilled the fingers a touch deeper to get through the fronts a little bit more on your typical THS patterns. In comparing the Summit Ascent to the original Summit and the Summit Peak I was pleased the Summit Ascent went through the front part of the lane a bit easier for me. As a slower two-handed player the Summit is a higher volume sport pattern ball for me. The Summit Peak OOB Reacta Gloss finish definitely increased length. The Summit Ascent with R2S increased length as well, but provides a touch more control compared to the Peak. I will say to the eye the A.I. technology does benefit on light hits. I had a few balls that carried when missing right a touch. You will see this when the video comparison is posted. Also, for me, I left my Summit Ascent at the 4K OOB finish and I am very satisfied with it. Please be sure to visit your favorite pro shop today or my channel at: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA