900 Global Viking Bowling Ball

The Viking Bowling Ball features a hybrid coverstock that creates a strong yet controlled motion on the lanes. With the 3.75x4x2.25 layout, it offers a smooth reaction through the mid-lane and a dependable finish at the backend. Its blend of length and versatility makes it well-suited for medium to heavier oil patterns. Overall, the Viking provides a reliable and powerful option for bowlers seeking consistency and performance.

900 Global Viking Ball Review The Viking features a new asymmetrical core with the RB 90 Hybrid coverstock with 2 parts pearl and 1 part solid in the coverstock. RG 2.51 Diff .052 Int Diff .016 Asymmetrical Core Poweredge I drilled mine 5.25x4x2 using the VLS Layout System which gives me a faster response to the friction. I found the Viking to very clean through the fronts but still reads the midlane with a very responsive backend. I compared the Viking to the orginal Origin and i found the Origin to read the midlane a little earlier with a smooth motion on the backend while the Viking was cleaner with a stronger backend. I feel like the Viking will be a great ball to use once the lanes have gone through that first transition and you need more backend motion. The Viking will be stronger than the Ember or Zen 25.

Viking• 900 Global • 900 Series Coverstock • RB 90 Hybrid Finish • Power Edge Core • Strobe A.I. Core Weight • 15 lb. RG • 2.51 Differential • .052 PSA •.016 Layout • 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 2 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 When 900 Global released the all-new Viking, I was a bit apprehensive after hearing the many preliminary comparisons between the Viking and the Origin, and how they were not all that different. Well, I will admittedly tell you, I will never judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a ball by its cover, ever again, because the all-new 900 Global Viking is outstanding! The Viking is a fantastic combination of Strobe A.I. Core and RB 90 Hybrid Coverstock, making the Viking one of the best balls of the year for straighter, low-rev players like me. So, let's take a closer look at 900 Global's latest success-the Viking! From my first roll with the Viking, I could tell the all-new Strobe A.I. core was created for success for any straighter, low-rev players like me. Although I drilled my Viking quite aggressively, the most outstanding feature I found in the Strobe A.I. Core was its balance, precision, and power throughout the lane. I liked how the Strobe A.I. Core had a vibrant yet balanced motion in the mid-lane that gave the Viking time to react to my low-rev hand, and that time provided the Viking with an outstanding amount of energy that exploded as it came off the pattern. I loved the power the Strobe A.I. core had; it steamrolled through the deck, and when I can watch corner pins start flying out of my way, I know I have the strongest continuation I could ask for. So, for me, there was no question: the Strobe A.I. Core in the Viking will deliver results for any straighter player like me. And ff you are a straighter, low-rev player, drill the Viking aggressively; it will respond with striking results. Those who know my reviews know I like to promote Hybrid coverstocks for straighter players, especially those players who predominantly roll on a THS. Well, 900 Global created an outstanding blend of solid and pearl, making up the RB 90 Hybrid Coverstock, and its results on a THS were fantastic. The factory Power-Edge finish on the Viking provides a great overall look. I found the RB 90 Hybrid to be clean and smooth in the mid-lane, with just the right amount of crispness to keep the Viking from being oversensitive and jumpy as the lanes transitioned. Now, mind you, 900 Global claims the Viking was designed with transition in mind for many players, and the RB 90 Hybrid coverstock lives up to all they claim. Yet, I will tell you: if you are a straighter player like me, bowling on a THS, the RB 90 Hybrid coverstock will deliver an entire night of powerful striking ability with a minor surface change. I hit my Viking with a 3000-grit Abralon pad to see how it reacted to fresh conditions. And I will tell you my Viking not only performed beautifully on the fresh, as it cleared the fronts with ease and kept that same smooth, crisp motion in the mid-lane like the stock Power Edge finish, but that minor 3000-grit surface tweak gave me the confidence to move in considerably during the transition and created an entry angle that gave me those dancing pins and actual messengers that I usually don't get to see. So, if you're a straighter player like me, the RB 90 Hybrid coverstock will be a game-changer! In closing, the 900 Global Viking is an outstanding new release from 900 Global. The Viking is a fantastic combination of Strobe A.I. Core and RB 90 Hybrid coverstock that will undoubtedly fit any straighter player's THS arsenal. The Viking is a vibrant, powerful ball that lives up to what 900 Global claims and then some! Lastly, to those who compare it to the Origin before rolling it, I say don't judge a ball by its cover, judge it by its results! So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today, and see for yourself how the 900 Global Viking will bring your game to the next level! The 900 Global Viking is well worth it! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

900 Global Viking Cover: 2000 Grit RB 89™ Hybrid Reactive with Power Edge Core: Strobe™ + A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Copper/Steel/Deep Purple Review: Seeing the Origin AKA the sleeper ball of the year go discontinued was a sad day. We were hoping the Viking was a direct replacement for this type of shape and reaction that the Origin had. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 5x4x2 (pin is above bridge). Even with a new core and different cover combination the Viking shows a lot of similarities in shape and strength. The Viking has a touch less overall hook which in our eyes makes this a more versatile piece. It is also a little bit cleaner through the front part of the lane. Usually in a 3 game league set we can open with the Origin and transition to a different piece in late game 2/game 3. The Viking is something that can work for a whole set with a volume/pattern that allows for it like some league conditions. If you like starting left and the Viking doesn’t quite do the job then this is a great ball down choice from an Origin or other SPI pieces like an Ion Max, Equinox Solid, RST Hyperdrive, etc. The look and colors of this ball really fits with the 900 Global line. They aren’t overly flashy, and they don’t have a scent, but they get the job done in more ways than one. This is a great follow up to the original Origin and a versatile piece you don’t want to miss out on. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson 900 Global Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.900Global.com #GoGlobal

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Type: Lakes Bowl House Shot BALL: 900 Global Viking Coverstock: Reserve Blend 90 Core: : Strobe A.I. Core Finish: Power Edge RG: 2.52 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.051 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: 0.014 (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 14-15 mph Rev Rate: 220 PAP: 5 7/16 Right 1/8 Down Ball Layout: 60x4¾x30 So 900 Global says “The Viking is built for battle. Created in small batches with precision and pride, the Viking pairs the Strobe A.I. Core with a responsive hybrid shell for motion. It's the kind of ball you can trust to show up every time.” The Viking was a pleasant surprise as from the marketing it is sold as a transition to burn ball, but I find it a touch stronger of a ball where balls like the P2P or Cove could be a transition to burn ball in my opinion. Knowing that this ball was going to be also similar to an Origin I had big hopes before putting holes in it and after again I was pleasantly surprised. Bowling with and around a lot of higher rev rate guys it really helps me see and understand this ball faster. I usually start the night off with the ION Pro Solid and get into the Viking around the end of game two/start of game three. Typically when I catch a pair with more high rev rate guys I will tend to move 2-3 boards left after every half a game. This ball can be used by players with a softer ball speed on fresh and straighter angles or as a transition ball for guys with a bigger rev rate. I think this ball will be in many tournament players' bags and with the PBA starting in a few months looking to see how many of these are used on tour. Thanks for reading, watching, and if you like this or any of the jerseys in my videos just head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout for 20% off your order. This ball is available on 11/21/25 at Pin Point Pro Shop inside Lakes Bowl in Round Lake, IL or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop! #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #Turbo #DrivenToBowl #PinPointProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #LakesBowl #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #KenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMakerLive Check out my full ball reaction video on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onefrombills/reel/DRWL3bMDef9/

The 900 Global Strobe AI, featuring the AI Core and RB 90 Hybrid cover, delivers a clean look through the front with impressive continuation downlane. I drilled mine 5 x 4 x 2, and this layout really enhances the ball’s ability to clear the midlane while unleashing strong, angular motion at the breakpoint. On lane transition—especially when the fronts begin to hook—the Strobe AI shines. Its cleaner asymmetrical design helps it glide through early friction, and the hybrid cover provides a strong yet controlled response when it encounters friction downlane. The result is a ball that corners hard and shapes beautifully when you need something with pop from deeper angles. Overall, the Strobe AI is a great option for bowlers looking for a clean, quick-responding asym that comes alive as the lanes open up.

Ball Specs: Global Viking Cover Reserve 90 Blend Hybrid Reactive Strobe A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Finish Power Edge Layout 4.5 x 4.5 x 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 Viking is a nice-looking ball that is very clean though the front with an angular motion upon meeting friction. On our fresh house shot the Viking went a bit too long for me but played well as the lanes broke down. The Viking has an angular move at the breakpoint and pin carry is very good. I feel the box surface will be good for the higher rev bowler or those with slower speed. At the box surface I would put this ball above my Origin EX and below my original Origin in total hook with the Viking having more back-end motion than both. I am a bit speed dominate so I sanded my Viking to 1000 than ran Rough Edge lightly on the ball to finish it with a light polish over some grit. This surface prep allowed the Viking to read the lane earlier and produced more hook with only a slight decrease in back end. Surface prep is easy and can help tune ball motion. Summary: The Viking is a good transition ball. This balls surface can be easily adjusted. The back end and hit are very good with the Viking. Glenn Wendel Sidewinders Pro Shop Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com

The new 900 Global Viking features the new RB90 hybrid coverstock finished with Power Edge, along with the all-new Strobe AI core asymmetrical core. At 15 pounds the Viking has an RG of 2.51 with a differential of .052 and an intermediate differential of .016. I drilled mine at 5x5x2 which puts the pin right above my bridge. If you love the Origin, you are going to absolutely love the Viking. The Viking is a little later and more angular on the backend than the Origin with a similar amount of overall hook. For me the Viking has better usability than the Origin. What I mean by that is I can throw the Viking longer than I could stay in the Origin. The Origin was good on the fresh, heavy oil conditions. The Viking is much better when the lanes start to break down, and I need something to open up my angles. The Viking reads the midlane very well and still has a strong backend motion. Not skid/flip by any means but strong and angular…very controllable. This ball is a must have for any 900 Global fan. Don’t sleep on this one!

Layout: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 Surface: Power Edge with light 2000 abralon on top Rev Rate: 470 Tilt: 13* The brand new 900 Global Viking gives a pretty unique motion in the 900 Series lineup. The new Strobe AI core has a very unique shape to drill the ball in many different ways while still achieving good ball roll. The new RB90 Hybrid coverstock was added to this ball to give a strong, yet angular motion on the backend of the lane giving that pretty unique shape that you know will hook on a variety of patterns. On my 44ft typical house shot, I saw pretty good length with the Power Edge Finish. The ball is designed for more of the transition games then on fresh so I was not too surprised on this. My higher ball speed in general tends to make shiny coverstocks go too long for the most part. I was able to play around 12 to 5-8 on the fresh which is my ideal location for this pattern. I saw a little too much length and response to friction causing a lot of 10 pins. I then hit the ball's surface with a 2000 abralon pad lightly to knock off a little of the power edge polish. What I saw afterwards was a motion stronger in the midlane while still having that same backend strong motion. This is more my ideal motion. My next few shots actually started to hook a little too much leaving 4 pins. I was able to move 3 and 2 left with my feet and saw great continuation. I was more in the ideal spot on the lane which was about 15 to 7-9 down lane. This again showed that it is a better ball for the transition. After transition happened a little more, I was able to get as far left as 20 at the arrows without worrying about the ball getting too long down the lane. The higher asymmetry of .016 makes the ball stand up a little faster than symmetrical balls in the same spot. As the Viking got a little too forward down lane, a ball down to the Ember would be the next move. Compared to the Origin, the Viking gives a lot more length and backend due to the weaker coverstock in the Viking. It makes sense to potentially have both of these balls in the bag if you like the motion of the Origin and need a ball for more oil. The Origin will give an earlier and smoother shape overall where the Viking will give more length and a more angular backend. The Viking is pretty predictable for what it is which is why I feel it is unique. I know it is going to see the lane properly from many locations on the lane and on many patterns. I recommend this ball for someone who likes to see midlane roll and a strong backend motion. It would also be a good step down from the Origin and Origin EX as it will give more length and more angle than both balls. This Viking is designed more for the transition but can have a chance to be used on the fresh with a surface change usually removing the power edge polish. Adam Chase Storm Staff

Dual Angle: 55 x 4 1/2 x 70 Storm Vector: 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/8 The 900 Global Viking features the RB 90 Blend Hybrid Cover stock wrapped around the Strobe A.I. Asymmetric. Everything I saw about this ball reminded me of the ever popular Attention Star so I drilled my Viking pin down to be a complementary piece to the Attention Star. This ball has been fantastic so far. I really love how clean the ball in through the front part of the lane and how responsive it is on the backend. Even on heavy oil this ball still finds a way to hook for me. I really enjoy how strong yet controllable this ball has been. If your looking for a replacement or complement to the Attention Star this is the ball for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv7EVK9f-qc