ION PRO
We’ve taken the benchmark concept and created the next best innovation. The success and longevity of balls like the !Q Tour and Phaze II is no secret, but bowlers are craving more!
Enter, the Ion Pro. This is the first asymmetric benchmark ball ever designed by Storm Bowling and will be the new standard of reliability. A benchmark ball is designed to provide a balanced performance across different lane conditions. This ball is designed to allow bowlers to adjust their game without switching to a different ball. Quite simply, it’s made for players of every style from any angle. Every bowler should have this in their bag.
Release Date: June 21st, 2024
Fragrance: Kiwi Tart
This kit contains:
- WIP ION PRO 16 (x 1)
- LABEL SINGLE BALL BOX039070001 (x 1)
- NEW LABEL 4 BALL 03907-0002 (x 0)
- STORM GOLD AQUEOUS SINGLE BOX (x 1)
- STORM RSC#4 / #6 4 BALL BOX (x 0)
- BAG 15X18X.02 MIL (x 1)
Technical Specifications
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12 lbs.
Radius of Gyration
2.58
Differential
0.031
PSA
0.009
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13 lbs.
Radius of Gyration
2.56
Differential
0.034
PSA
0.011
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14 lbs.
Radius of Gyration
2.51
Differential
0.036
PSA
0.010
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15 lbs.
Radius of Gyration
2.47
Differential
0.035
PSA
0.014
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16 lbs.
Radius of Gyration
2.47
Differential
0.035
PSA
0.013
FORGIVENESS FROM ALL ANGLES
The stacked ellipse design of the Element Core places the smaller ellipses towards the ends of the X-Axis and the widest ellipse at the center of the Y-Axis. Conceptually opposite to cavity designs featured in the Crux™ and Absolute™, the Element Core dynamics will change more between different layouts with this shape because of it. This center heavy concept places the largest ellipse in the geographic center of the ball. More mass towards the center lowers the RG and, in conjunction with the A.I. Core, makes the Element weight block one of the lowest RG asymmetrical designs Storm has ever had. Normally on asymmetric weight blocks, the thinnest portion creating the asymmetry is very close to the Y-Axis. Stairstep asymmetry is the opposite of that. The widest part is at the Y-Axis which would normally decrease asymmetry, but each subsequent ellipse is offset and skinnier than the previous one which creates asymmetry with each stairstep.
Tech Sheet: Ion Pro Tech Data PDF
Ball Image: Ion Pro PNG
Shelf Talker/Crazy 8's: Ion Pro Crazy 8's PDF
Shelf Talker/Crazy 8's: Ion Pro Mini Crazy 8's PDF
Drill Specs: Drill Specs PDF
Design Intent: Ion Pro Design Intent PDF
Storm Resurfacing Guide: Resurfacing Guide PDF
CONFIDENCE IN THE COVERSTOCK
It’s difficult to find another coverstock as reliable and flexible as TX-16. First established by the Phaze™ II, TX-16 has been inspiring confidence in bowlers around the world for years. In this hybrid version, it marries length with strength to create versatility on a level rarely seen. The Ion Pro was designed to redefine what “benchmark” truly means.