{"merchant":{"slug":"bowlersmart","name":"BowlersMart","domain":"www.bowlersmart.com"},"id":"946524","sku":"STO-ION-MAX","gtin":null,"name":"Storm Ion Max Bowling Ball","brand":"Storm","categories":[{"name":"Asymmetrical Core Bowling Balls","slug":"asymmetrical-core-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Ball Add-Ons","slug":"ball-add-ons"},{"name":"Bowling Balls","slug":"bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Balls for Two-Handed Bowlers","slug":"two-handed-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Bowling Brand","slug":"brands"},{"name":"Bowling Deals","slug":"bowling-deals"},{"name":"Heavy Oil Bowling Balls","slug":"heavy-oil-bowling-balls"},{"name":"High Performance Bowling Balls","slug":"high-performance-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Solid Reactive Bowling Balls","slug":"solid-reactive-bowling-balls"},{"name":"Storm Bowling","slug":"storm"},{"name":"Storm Bowling Balls","slug":"storm-bowling-balls"}],"buy_url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/product/storm-ion-max-bowling-ball/","pages":{"html":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/storm-ion-max-bowling-ball","md":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/storm-ion-max-bowling-ball.md","json":"https://ittems.com/bowlersmart/p/storm-ion-max-bowling-ball.json"},"price":{"min":174.95,"max":174.95,"currency":"USD"},"availability":"instock","checked_at":"2026-10-15T21:14:34.804963+00:00","source_updated_at":"2026-10-15T21:01:32+00:00","summary":"What should I know about the Ion Max? 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Core with over 50% more flare than the Ion Pro Strong NRG Solid Reactive cover at a 2000-grit finish The heavy-oil power piece of the Storm Ion series","specs":[{"key":"Brand","value":"Storm"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Coverstock Type","value":"Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Cover Name","value":"Storm NRG Solid Reactive"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Shape","value":"Asymmetrical Core"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Core Name","value":"Storm Element Max AI Core"},{"key":"Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB)","value":"2.47"},{"key":"Differential: Diff (15LB)","value":".055"},{"key":"Mass Bias Strength","value":".014"},{"key":"Flare Potential","value":"4 - 5 Inches"},{"key":"Surface Finish","value":"2000 Grit"},{"key":"Preferred Lane Conditions","value":"Medium - Heavy Oil"},{"key":"Ball Performance Level","value":"High Performance Bowling Balls, Storm Master Line"},{"key":"Bowling Ball Color","value":"Pink, Purple, White"},{"key":"LT Product Category","value":"Bowling Balls"},{"key":"Scent","value":"Strawberry Shortcake"},{"key":"Release Date","value":"September 2024"}],"variants":[{"sku":"STBBMVIO16","gtin":"887970651834","label":"16LB","price":174.95,"stock":17,"options":{"Ball Weight":"16LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"STBBMVIO15","gtin":"887970651810","label":"15LB","price":174.95,"stock":95,"options":{"Ball Weight":"15LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"STBBMVIO14","gtin":"887970651780","label":"14LB","price":174.95,"stock":55,"options":{"Ball Weight":"14LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"STBBMVIO13","gtin":"887970651759","label":"13LB","price":174.95,"stock":20,"options":{"Ball Weight":"13LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95},{"sku":"STBBMVIO12","gtin":"887970651728","label":"12LB","price":174.95,"stock":13,"options":{"Ball Weight":"12LB"},"availability":"instock","regular_price":249.95}],"images":[{"alt":"Storm Ion Max Bowling Ball","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/storm-Ion-Max-bowling-ball-aug2024.jpg"},{"alt":"storm-ion-max-element-ai-core-aug2024","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/storm-ion-max-element-ai-core-aug2024.jpg"},{"alt":"storm-ion-max-ball-3-aug2024","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/storm-ion-max-ball-3-aug2024.jpg"},{"alt":"storm-ion-max-ball-2-aug2024","url":"https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/storm-ion-max-ball-2-aug2024.jpg"}],"release_date":"September 2024","description":"Unprecedented Asymmetric Power for Heavy Oil\n\nAbout the Ion Max\n\nExperience unprecedented power with the Storm Ion Max. A step up in power from the iconic Ion Pro, the Ion Max takes performance to the next level on heavy oil with over 50% more flare potential. Built around the groundbreaking Element Max A.I. Core, it is one of the strongest, most aggressive pieces in the entire Storm lineup.\n\nThe Ion Max pairs the asymmetric Element Max A.I. Core with the NRG Solid Reactive coverstock at a 2000-grit finish. The massive ellipse and low-RG asymmetric weight block deliver unmatched torque and control, while the NRG Solid grabs the heaviest oil for a strong, consistent reaction. Gear up with the Ion Series and dominate the toughest patterns.\n\nUnderstanding the Storm Element Max A.I. Core and Storm NRG Solid Reactive\n\nStorm built the Ion Max for the heaviest oil in the lineup. Specifically, the asymmetric Element Max A.I. Core adds a weighted disk that extends mass along the X-axis, adding over 50% more flare potential than the Ion Pro and delivering unmatched torque, while the NRG Solid cover at a 2000-grit finish digs into heavy volume for a strong, consistent read. As a result, it is the best choice in the Storm line when the oil is heaviest. The full per-weight specifications are listed below.\n\nA Massive, Low-RG Asymmetric Core With Over 50% More Flare\n\nAt the heart of the Ion Max is the asymmetric Element Max A.I. Core. At 15 lb it measures RG 2.47, a strong .055 differential, and a .014 intermediate differential (mass bias), numbers that produce heavy flare and a powerful, defined asymmetric motion. An added weighted disk extends the mass along the X-axis, adding over 50% more flare potential than the Ion Pro, one of Storm's most groundbreaking core innovations.\n\nThat massive ellipse and low-RG design are built for torque and control on heavy oil. The high differential creates the flare to clear the heaviest volume, while the asymmetric shape drives strongly and continuously through the pins. Because it is asymmetric, layout has a strong influence on the reaction, so your pro shop can tune the pin and mass bias to your game.\n\nA Strong Solid Cover That Digs Into the Heaviest Oil\n\nThe Ion Max wraps that core in Storm's NRG Solid Reactive coverstock at a 2000-grit finish. The NRG solid at a sanded surface grabs the front and mid-lane early and hard, delivering the traction needed to handle the heaviest volume, then driving continuously through the pins. Storm rates the NRG Solid as versatile across all conditions, whether shiny or dull, smooth or rough.\n\nThat strong, early read is what makes the Ion Max the heavy-oil weapon of the lineup. The NRG solid digs through oil that pushes weaker covers down the lane, and the massive Element Max core turns that traction into powerful, continuous hook. Leave it at the 2000-grit box surface for maximum traction, or polish it up at your pro shop for a cleaner read when the volume drops.\n\nIon Max Specs\n\nRG and differential vary by weight. Specifications provided by the manufacturer.\n\nWho This Ball Is Right For\n\n✓Tournament Players: The strongest piece in the Storm line, the first ball out of the bag on the heaviest, freshest oil\n\n✓Higher-Rev Bowlers: The massive Element Max core rewards revs with over 50% more flare and continuous, driving hook\n\n✓Heavy-Oil Specialists: Built to dig through volume that overwhelms weaker covers, with unmatched torque and control\n\n✓Arsenal Builders: The traction benchmark at the top of the Ion series, the strongest ball your bag is built down from\n\nGood to Know Before You Buy\n\n·Strong, aggressive motion: This is a high-flare piece built for traction. If you want a controlled, lower-hook reaction, a lower-differential ball will suit you better.\n\n·Ships sanded for traction: The 2000 Grit finish is built to grip in oil. Polish it for more length when the volume drops.\n\n·Asymmetric layout sensitivity: Layout choices shift the reaction more than on a symmetric ball. Match the pin and mass bias to your game with your pro shop.\n\n·Colors vary: Actual colors vary somewhat from the photos shown; no two balls come out of the mold exactly alike.\n\n·Tiny pit holes are normal: A few tiny pit holes in the coverstock are a normal part of the manufacturing process.\n\n·Sold undrilled: Ships without finger holes, so it can be fitted to your hand and span.\n\nBowlersMart Tips: Where the Ion Max Fits in Your Storm Arsenal\n\nWhere It Fits in Your Arsenal\n\nIn the Storm lineup, the Ion Max is your heavy-oil power piece, the strongest, highest-flaring ball in the Ion series. It attacks the freshest, heaviest volume with an early, strong read that nothing else in the bag can match, then drives through the pins. It sits at the very top of the arsenal, the ball you start with on a fresh, oily pattern and step down from to the Ion Pro Solid, the Bionic, and your pearls as the lanes transition.\n\nSurface Adjustments\n\nThe 2000-grit finish is built for maximum traction on heavy oil. Take it even lower for more bite, or polish it up for a cleaner, longer read when the volume drops. Have surface changes done at your pro shop for an even, consistent finish.\n\nCoverstock Care\n\nWipe the NRG Solid cover with an approved reactive ball cleaner after every session, and deep clean it periodically. A strong solid at a low grit absorbs oil quickly, so keeping it clean preserves the exceptional traction that defines the Ion Max.\n\nEarn points on every Storm purchase through the Striking Rewards loyalty program. Every ball you add to your arsenal builds toward your next reward.\n\nShop With Confidence at BowlersMart\n\nThe Storm Ion Max Bowling Ball ships free with no minimum purchase and is backed by our 60-day return policy. As an authorized Storm dealer, every ball is genuine and covered by the full one-year Storm warranty. Place your order before 2 PM EST and it ships the same day.\n\nWeight\nRadius of Gyration (RG)\nDifferential\nMass Bias\n\n16 lbs\n2.47\n.053\n.013\n\n15 lbs\n2.47\n.055\n.014\n\n14 lbs\n2.49\n.053\n.010\n\n13 lbs\n2.56\n.034\n.011\n\n12 lbs\n2.58\n.031\n.009","policies":[{"text":"Free ground shipping on US orders, no minimum, 48 contiguous states and military APO/FPO. To Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam bowling balls ship for $24.95 per ball, most other items free; oversized roller bags cost extra there. 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