900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl Bowling Ball

Ball Specs: Global Harsh Reality Pearl 902 Pearl Reactive Cover Reacta Gloss Polished Disturbance Asymmetric Core Layout 4 x 4.5 with 2” Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: The original Harsh Reality is one of my favorite strong solid cover balls so when I heard a pearl version was coming out I was pretty excited. I like that the color scheme is matching the solid but with a logo color change. The test for me would be if this ball would replace my Exotic Gem as my strong pearl. The short answer is yes! The Harsh Reality Pearl has more hook and backend than my Exotic which says quite a lot. The Exotic may still see some play from time to time but I am pretty sure the Harsh Pearl will bump it out of my main bag. I have been dealing with a hip issue so I did not do a video on this ball but I should have. The Harsh Reality Pearl carried hits that I should not have. What I though would be a weak 10 the 6 pin turned sideways and chopped out the 10 pin. I need that with my lack of revs. The Harsh Reality Pearl could be used on multiple patterns but you may need to start it in the oil then just trust it. This ball does the heavy lifting for you. I think have seen a positive difference in hit with the A.I. technology in this particular ball. If you need a very strong pearl get this ball! Summary: This is a very strong pearl ball from Global. The Harsh Reality Pearl provides a lot of hook and back end. The carry and hit of this ball is exceptional. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

Global – Harsh Reality Pearl 14-pounds Layout 5.5x4x2 Style – stroker Ball Speed – 14–15 mph at pins Condition – house pattern - HPL surface Surface – box condition I’ve not had much success with recent Global products. The last one I really matched up with was an Xponent. Whether it was poor layout choices on my part, unable to find surfaces to match up to what I wanted to see, nothing was going right. I decided I wanted to give the Harsh Pearl a shot. Went with a little longer pin and buffer than I normally would. After I dropped down to 14 pounds, I drilled my first couple of balls too strong trying to compensate for the difference in RG and differential numbers. I wanted to see what going in the opposite directly would do. My initial impression of the ball is its pretty rollie for me. Gives me a little blend off the dry. In box condition, it was a little too clean for me. Put it on the spinner and used a 2000 pad to take the shine off the ball. Motion suited my eye more with the surface adjustment. It’s not going to be nearly as clean or angular as my VEBO. Giving the appearance of more versatility. However, I’m not going to be able to play the oil / keep it in front of me. I will need to see some dry down-lane to ensure motion through the pins. As I said, it does blend some wet/dry for me. But I did anticipate a bit stronger motion even with the weaker pin for me. This is one, I’ll get some additional games in with and probably make additional surface adjustments. I’m not certain who I’d recommend this one for. I can see the extremes where someone with a very low rev rate could play the dry in box condition and see higher rev rates being able to play the puddle but would anticipate them having to take off some polish to do so unless you’re rev dominate with slow speed. Us folks in the middle, I think there could be different options for better overall performance.

Sam Cooper. Roto Grip Amateur Staff. The 900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl. To me this is the strongest yet usable pearl ball that I have thrown. I know a great deal of people liked the Roto Grip Exotic Gem. That ball did not match up well with me honestly. I see this ball most useful when balls like the Roto Grip Attention Star and Storm Virtual Energy Blackout are too clean but when you need something to get through the front part of the lane. The Harsh Pearl is the ball for the job. It reads the midlane more than any other pearl ball, but does not read the fronts too much. Plus this ball has great shelf appeal and looks great going down the lane. When I first got mine I went to throw it on a house shot with the reacta gloss on it. For me it had a hard time hooking or was inconsistent on where it hooked. I took the shine off with a 3000 pad and the ball came to life. You can tell that this is the earliest of the asymmetrical pearls from SPI. This has the most rounded reaction out of the pearl balls. There is something about the way this ball goes through the pins I have noticed(when the operator throws it properly). Something about the way it kicks the ten out is noticeable to me. I have yet to try this ball on a sport pattern but look forward to when I can. If you are in the market for a strong pearl bowling ball take a look at the Harsh Reality Pearl from 900 Global!

As the name of the bowling ball states, the Harsh Reality Pearl is a pearlized version of the original Harsh Reality. The Harsh Reality Pearl features the proven Disturbance asymmetric A.I. core and the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock. This bowling ball should be in everyone’s arsenal. I drilled my Harsh Reality Pearl with a pin-up layout that I normally use on such bowling balls: 65 x 5 ½ x 35. This layout results in medium amount of flare and helps such strong bowling balls to stay on the line of play a little bit easier. The coverstock on the original Harsh Reality felt a little too strong for my liking, unless I was bowling on a very clean lane surface. The Harsh Reality Pearl seems to feature a much better core and coverstock combination. The strength of the core makes the ball want to read the oil patterns sooner while the coverstock helps the bowling ball to get down the lane a little easier. I really liked that I could keep my Harsh Reality Pearl polished without feeling like the bowling ball skids to long. In my eyes, the Harsh Reality Pearl is one the best pearl asymmetric bowling balls that has been released recently. I think it could be used on multiple patterns and on multiple lane surfaces. It seems like the bowling ball rolls well with different layouts as well. I do see this Harsh Reality Pearl rolling very well on “House Patterns” especially at bowling centers with higher friction lane panels. If you are looking for a pearl asymmetrical bowling ball – this is the one to get.

The latest addition to the 900 Global product line is the Harsh Reality Pearl. This features the same great reality core surrounded with AI technology and wrapped in the 902 batch pearl cover stock. When this ball was announced at bowl expo I was really excited for this release. The Harsh Reality Solid has become a stable in my bag. With the addition of the Harsh Reality Pearl is a great compliment. I drilled this ball using the layout 60x4.5x35 this ball is super clean and very forward for me. It allows me to get left with it when becomes too strong and I can still get through the pins correctly. I would recommend this ball if you’re looking for that big pearl to add to your bag.

ok all, this ball is a pearl beyond no other. For myself, I had to hit it with a 3000 pad. It just was a little to much of a hockey stick hook for me. So hitting it smoothed it out just for me. I tried it on a few sport patterns during the summer leagues , and now that the fall leagues are starting up. its a nice ball indeed to follow the Solid Harsh Reality. If the harsh starts to hook a little early, you can grab the Harsh Pearl to take its place. Its an awesome 1-2 punch to have in your bag. Keep in mind the lane shine, so its always nice to clean your equipment and get the surface of the bowling balls how you like them.

900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl Cover: Reacta Gloss Reserve Blend 902™ Pearl Reactive Core: Disturbance™ A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Orange/Silver/Black Review: 900 Global is really hitting the mark with their releases and we are excited for them to add another BIG and STRONG asymmetrical bowling ball. The original Reality which in our opinion is probably the best 900 Global ball every made and will look even better with the A.I. core technology. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). This ball is a monster pearl, yet still holds the predictability and versatility like we see in the SPI brands. This ball really holds a lot of energy and continuation through the pins even for burning up so much energy so quickly. This core is simplistic yet beefy and we love it for that reason. 2000-3000 grit pads really change the design and shape for some of our tournament players and compliments this cover very well. We look forward to drilling several of these bowling balls. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson 900 Global Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.900Global.com #GoGlobal

Harsh Reality Pearl • 900 Global • Batch 900 Core • Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core Coverstock • Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Finish • Reacta Gloss Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.48 Differential • .054 PSA •.019 Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 ¼ x 1 3/4 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Tester Rev Rate • 300 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street 900 Global has created an explosive monster with the release of the Harsh Reality Pearl! And If you were a fan of the original Reality, get ready for the next-generation Pearl version! The Harsh Reality Pearl starts with the original Disturbance Core and is now wrapped with A.I. Technology, making it the strongest Disturbance Core yet. And when you combine that with the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock, you have another 900 Global striking success in the makings! So, let's take a closer look at what makes the Harsh Reality Pearl so amazing! The Original Disturbance Core was developed for the Original Reality. And From its beginning, the Disturbance Core had an exceptional motion for straighter players like me. I liked how the Disturbance Core built momentum in the mid-lane without burning itself out by the end of the pattern! And now, with the A.I. Core technology surrounding the Disturbance Core, the Harsh Reality Pearl has an intense amount of energy that simply destroys anything in its path! And if you are a straighter player like me, you will love the Disturbance A.I. Core's relentless pursuit to keep steam-rolling and finding the pocket! Even further, I would say that if you are like me and tend to miss right in those crucial moments - relax—the Disturbance A.I. Core has your back. You can count on it to deliver the results for you! Let's talk about the brilliant mixture of Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock! I couldn't ask for a better Pearl Reactive for my straighter and low-rev game! Mind you, for my review, I started with a 3000-grit Abralon finish, frankly, because the factory Reacta Gloss finish doesn't work for me. However, with a 3000-grit surface on my Harsh Reality Pearl, the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl was outstanding! Straighter players will love the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl's ability to be clean through the heads yet find a smooth biting traction in the mid-lane. And I was impressed with how the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl was able to see the lane early and not over-skid because of my lower rev rate. Further, I liked how the Reserve Blend 902 had a crisp and clean motion off the pattern without being over-sensitive to friction or squirrelly in spotty conditions. Lastly, I would say that as the original S84 Solid Coverstock made the Reality a solid powerhouse. The Reserve Blend 902 Pearl makes Harsh Reality Pearl the explosive must-have sister! In closing, 900 Global has done an outstanding job creating the Harsh Reality Pearl! Because the Harsh Reality Pearl is NOT just another "Reality" with a different coverstock! Instead, I would boldly say that the Harsh Reality Pearl is a stand-alone monster that continues the Reality Legacy that will keep you striking worldwide! So, stop by your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Harsh Reality Pearl ready to roll for your fall league season! And enjoy the success the Harsh Reality Pearl will bring to your game! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

This ball is an improvement on the original Harsh Reality. The one thing me as a pro shop owner and bowler heard about the original harsh was that it was too early, I can’t use it for long, I have to up the surface by a lot. When hearing this, it tells me the ball is very specific and if I can only bring three balls I dont want to just have one for limited use. Hence the Harsh Reality Pearl it is a strong asymmetrical pearl with all the characters of its predecessor but improved upon with the pearl coverstock. This cover allows the harsh to get up the lane further before it begins to hook. Giving you the extra length you needed from the original. This ball is great on the fresh and because it is a pearl ball you can still move left and use for more of the block and not just game one. A great upgrade to the original.

The Harsh Reality Pearl is a strong asym pearl from the Roto Grip lineup. This ball will be the strongest pearl out the bag where there is typically more oil volume. This ball is stronger than an exotic gem although is similar in nature of it being a slower transitioning ball. This ball can be used on the fresh house conditions and or transitioned off of the stronger solids as a transition ball.