StormBowling Products Tropical Surge Bowling Ball- Black/Cherry 14lbs

Absolutely love this ball, and it smells fantastic. It still looks great after a hundred games bowled as well.

This Storm Tropical Surge Black/Cherry bowling ball is a hybrid. I got this ball a few days ago. Yesterday I scored in the 250s with it, and today in the 260s (both games on a fresh house shot). The ball does work. Just find a line, get a good smooth rhythmic approach going, and a good arm swing and release (how the ball comes off your hand), and let it go. Of course, it also depends on how you have it drilled. Mine is drilled to go long with some hook at the end and the drilling specs are based on my axis. The point is, you can make this ball work and get high scores, and it is relatively inexpensive. You'll probably want a more expensive ball, too, just because it is nice to have some options, but this ball offers a lot of bang for the price. Five stars.

I am no where near a professional bowler, yet I AM a regular bowler. I've been bowling for fun for about four years now, and bowl twice a week in leagues. I also coach the varsity team for a local school district, so I know a thing or two about bowling.I am a righty that throws a reverse hook, so my experience is going to be different then your average right-handed bowler. This ball was originally recommended to me by my house pro (who also believes I should stick with my reverse hook). Originally, I got this particular ball because I didn't really know or understand how to hook. Because of the shape of the weight in this ball, this ball will hook 98% of the time, even if you don't want it to. It's very hard to bowl a flat ball with this, and it's not good for your 7 or 10 pick ups (whichever one is hardest for you). When I leave up 7 pins as a righty with a reserve hook, this ball is a nightmare because it always moves right at the end, unless I have juuuuuust the right shot. (Although it's a beast at picking up the 10 pins, again because it's meant to hook.)I began my journey with a 12 pound ball, and moved up to 14 now that I've been bowling for a few years. The 14 is still a bit heavy for me. Also, since I don't throw a fast ball (usually 9 to 11 MPH), this ball will hook early, especially in warmer weather. On my 'off' days - since this ball is really meant to hook - I will miss the pocket or luck out with a Brooklyn shot. I had my house pro change the grit of the 12 pound ball so it goes a bit farther before hooking, and I will be doing the same with this 14 pound ball. It does help, especially since speed is not my strong suit.Every person is different, and I suggest speaking to your house pro before making a decision.Also, the smell is reminiscent to cough medicine, but it is a cool ice breaker. The pink/purple (birthday cake) one smells better.