Storm Tropical Surge: Apple Kiwi and Gold Bronze
Storm has added two fresh looks to its popular Tropical Surge line: Apple Kiwi Avocado and Gold Bronze Medallion. These new releases keep the Tropical Surge formula focused on easy length, smooth control, and dependable performance for lighter to medium-light lane conditions.
What It Is
The Tropical Surge uses Storm’s Surge Core with a Reactor Pearl Reactive coverstock, plus a Power Edge finish. At 15 pounds, the ball carries an RG of 2.58 and a differential of 0.024, which points to a clean, controllable motion with medium-low flare potential.
Both colorways are listed as symmetrical and entry-level friendly, making them a strong choice for bowlers who want an easy-to-read ball that gets downlane without being overly aggressive.
Apple Kiwi Avocado
The Apple Kiwi Avocado version stands out with a bright, eye-catching look and a fresh fruit-themed fragrance. It is aimed at bowlers who want a reactive resin ball that clears the front part of the lane smoothly and saves its energy for a predictable backend move.
This makes it a solid option for newer league bowlers, casual bowlers, or anyone looking for a dependable ball on lighter oil. If a stronger ball is burning up too early, this one should offer a cleaner look and a more controlled shape.
Gold Bronze Medallion
The Gold Bronze Medallion version uses the same core and coverstock package, but with a richer gold-and-bronze colorway. Its specs are essentially the same as the Apple Kiwi Avocado version, so the main difference is visual appeal rather than on-lane motion.
For bowlers who like a cleaner, more classic look, Gold Bronze Medallion is the more understated option. It still offers the easy length and smooth backend reaction that make the Tropical Surge a favorite in the entry-level reactive category.
Who Should Throw It
The Tropical Surge is a good fit for:
- Beginners moving into reactive resin.
- League bowlers on dry to medium-light conditions.
- Bowlers who want a benchmark-style ball for burned-up lanes.
- Players who prefer control over sharp hook.
If your game relies on a smoother motion and you want a ball that helps you stay in play when stronger equipment is too much, the Tropical Surge line is worth a look.
SpareTime Bowling Take
For SpareTime Bowling readers, the big story here is not that these balls are super aggressive. It’s that they give bowlers a friendly, reliable reactive option with two fresh colorways and the same proven Tropical Surge shape.