# Storm Ion Max Pearl Bowling Ball

Sold by BowlersMart (www.bowlersmart.com). $189.95 USD. In stock: 16LB, 15LB, 14LB, 13LB, 12LB. Checked 2026-10-19 11:58 UTC.
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## Facts
- Brand: Storm
- Category: Asymmetrical Core Bowling Balls > Ball Add-Ons > Bowling Balls > Bowling Brand
- Brand: Storm
- Bowling Ball Coverstock Type: Pearl Reactive
- Bowling Ball Cover Name: Storm NRG Pearl Reactive
- Bowling Ball Core Shape: Asymmetrical Core
- Bowling Ball Core Name: Storm Element Max A.I. Core
- Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB): 2.47
- Differential: Diff (15LB): .055
- Mass Bias Strength: .014
- Flare Potential: 4 - 5 Inches
- Surface Finish: Storm Power Edge
- Preferred Lane Conditions: Medium - Heavy Oil
- Ball Performance Level: High Performance Bowling Balls, Storm Master Line
- Bowling Ball Color: Purple, Turquoise, White
- Scent: Pineapple Cherry Delight
- Release Date: March 2026
- Suggested Retail Price: 199.95
- SKU: BBMVIM
- Merchant record last changed: 2026-10-19 11:32 UTC

## Variants
| Variant | SKU | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16LB | STBBMVIM16 | $189.95 USD | In stock |
| 15LB | STBBMVIM15 | $189.95 USD | In stock |
| 14LB | STBBMVIM14 | $189.95 USD | In stock |
| 13LB | STBBMVIM13 | $189.95 USD | In stock |
| 12LB | STBBMVIM12 | $189.95 USD | In stock |

## Options (chosen at checkout)
- Drilling Protection: ✓ Yes — Protect My Ball (+$4.95 USD), No thanks
- Extra 365 Protection: ✓ Yes — Extend My Coverage (+$5.95 USD), No thanks
- Specific Requests: free text

## Description (merchant text, shortened)
The Pearl Companion to Storm's Flagship Asymmetric

About the Ion Max Pearl

The Storm Ion Max solid became one of the most dominant high-performance balls in the lineup, and the Storm Ion Max Pearl is its long-awaited pearl partner. It keeps the same groundbreaking Element Max A.I. Core but wraps it in a pearl cover, so you get the Ion Max's massive asymmetric power with cleaner length and a sharper backend.

The Ion Max Pearl pairs that asymmetric Element Max core with the NRG Pearl Reactive coverstock at a Power Edge polish. Where the solid Ion Max digs into the heaviest oil early, the Pearl conserves energy through the front of the lane and saves it for a strong, angular move down-lane, the flagship asymmetric power, now in a length-and-angle package.

Understanding the Storm Element Max A.I. Core and Storm NRG Pearl Reactive

Storm built the Ion Max Pearl for asymmetric power with more length. Specifically, the asymmetric Element Max A.I. Core delivers the same heavy flare and torque as the solid Ion Max, while the NRG Pearl cover at a Power Edge polish conserves energy through the fronts and stores it for a strong, angular move at the breakpoint. As a result, it clears the heads more easily than the solid Ion Max, then finishes with a sharper backend, ideal as the heads open on heavier patterns. The full per-weight specifications are listed below.

The Massive, Low-RG Asymmetric Core of the Flagship Ion Max

At the heart of the Ion Max Pearl is the asymmetric Element Max A.I. Core, the same groundbreaking engine as the solid Ion Max. 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 for one of the highest flare potentials in the Storm line.

On the Pearl, that massive core is paired with a cleaner cover, so the asymmetric power comes with extra length and a sharper finish. Because the core is asymmetric, layout has a strong influence on the reaction, so your pro shop can position the pin and mass bias to lean the motion earlier or more angular to match your game.

A Polished Pearl for Length and a Strong, Angular Backend

The Ion Max Pearl wraps that core in Storm's NRG Pearl Reactive coverstock at a Power Edge polish. The pearl additive and polished surface conserve energy through the front of the lane, so the Pearl pushes cleanly through the heads, then makes a strong, angular move when it reaches the friction. It reads later and sharper than the sanded, solid Ion Max.
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## Shipping, returns, payment (BowlersMart)
- Shipping: 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. International orders pay the rate shown at checkout, duties paid locally.
- Processing and delivery: In-stock items ordered by 2PM EST Monday to Friday ship the same day, later orders the next business day. Carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx. Standard delivery 3 to 7 business days; expedited options at checkout.
- Returns: 60 days from delivery for US customers on new, unused items in original packaging, free prepaid return labels. Drilled bowling balls cannot be returned or exchanged. Shoes must have been tried on a clean, dry surface. Manufacturing defects and shipping damage go through the defect claim process.
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