# Storm Ion Pro Pearl Bowling Ball

Sold by BowlersMart (www.bowlersmart.com). $209.95 USD. Pre-order. Checked 2026-10-19 12:58 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 Tour A.I. Core
- Radius of Gyration: RG (15LB): 2.47
- Differential: Diff (15LB): .035
- Mass Bias Strength: .014
- Flare Potential: 4 - 5 Inches
- Surface Finish: 4000 Grit
- Preferred Lane Conditions: Medium Oil
- Bowling Ball Color: Purple
- Ball Performance Level: High Performance Bowling Balls, Storm Premier Line
- Scent: Fruit Trifle
- Release Date: November 2026
- SKU: BBMVPO
- Merchant record last changed: 2026-10-19 12:25 UTC

## Variants
| Variant | SKU | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16LB | BBMVPO16 | $209.95 USD | In stock |
| 15LB | BBMVPO15 | $209.95 USD | In stock |
| 14LB | BBMVPO14 | $209.95 USD | In stock |
| 13LB | BBMVPO13 | $209.95 USD | In stock |
| 12LB | BBMVPO12 | $209.95 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 Most Balanced Ion Pro Yet

About the Ion Pro Pearl

Storm built the Ion Pro line around one idea: a benchmark shape from an asymmetric core. The original Ion Pro put a TX-16 Hybrid cover on the Element Tour A.I. Core, and the Ion Pro Solid followed with a TX-16 Solid cover at a Power Edge polish. The Storm Ion Pro Pearl is the third cover on that same engine, and it is the first pearl the Ion Pro line has seen.

Storm calls it the most balanced motion in the Ion Pro Series to date. The latest iteration of the NRG Pearl Reactive cover sits at a 4000-grit Abralon finish, which Storm describes as the smoothest surface it can create without polishes or compounds. The goal is medium length and an assertive backend without giving up control, and Storm says it shines once the bigger balls in your bag start to become too aggressive. It comes in Amethyst Pearl with a Fruit Trifle fragrance.

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

The Ion Pro Pearl is a high performance asymmetric designed for medium oil. The Element Tour A.I. Core measures RG 2.47 with a .035 differential and a .014 PSA at 15 lb: a low RG so the ball revs up and stays on line, and a medium differential that preserves energy for the finish instead of spending it early. Storm keeps the core and the cover in equilibrium on this ball, and the NRG Pearl cover at 4000-grit Abralon delivers the length. The 12 and 13 lb weights use their own core design. The numbers by weight are listed below.

The Medium-Strength Asymmetric Behind the Entire Ion Pro Line

The driving force of the Ion Pro Pearl is the proven Element Tour A.I. Core, the same weight block inside the Ion Pro and the Ion Pro Solid. At 15 lb it measures a 2.47 RG, a .035 differential, and a .014 PSA. Storm describes it as a medium-strength asymmetric and one of the most versatile designs it offers.

The low RG helps the ball stay on line, and the medium differential preserves energy for a dynamic finish down lane rather than burning it early in the pattern. Storm also calls the core extremely receptive to changes in speed and hand position, which is what lets you open up your angles when the lane asks for it. In the 12 and 13 lb weights, the Ion Pro Pearl uses a separate core design shown in the gallery.

The Latest NRG Pearl, at the Smoothest Finish Storm Makes Without Polish

The NRG Pearl Reactive cover is what separates the Ion Pro Pearl from its two siblings. It is the latest iteration of Storm's NRG Pearl, and on this ball Storm set out to keep the core and the cover in balance rather than letting either one dominate the motion.

Out of the box it is finished at 4000-grit Abralon. Storm calls that the smoothest surface it can create without polishes or compounds, and it is tuned for medium length with an assertive backend that does not sacrifice control. Your pro shop can take the surface lower for an earlier read or polish it for more length when the lanes call for it.
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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.
- Payment: Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Amazon Pay, and buy now pay later through Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna.
- Pro shops: Pro shops inside bowling centers in 10 US states fit, drill and service equipment; a ball bought online can be drilled there.
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## Images
- Storm Ion Pro Pearl bowling ball in Amethyst Pearl: https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/storm-ion-pro-pearl-bowling-ball.webp
- Storm Element Tour A.I. Core, 14 to 16 lb: https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/storm-ion-pro-pearl-core.webp
- Storm Ion Pro Pearl core, 12 and 13 lb: https://www.bowlersmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/storm-ion-pro-pearl-core-12-13-lb.webp

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