900 Global Portal Bowling Ball

The Portal is the newest release from 900 Global and it brings a unique shape to the brand. It was designed to create the strongest backend reaction that a ball from 900 Global has ever seen. The Portal features the Reserve Blend 92 solid cover with Power Edge and the new Conduit A.I. core. This unique combination of a strong polished solid cover and high RG/high differential core will clear the fronts and provide traction downlane for a strong finish. When compared to the Vengeance, the Portal is significantly cleaner and changes direction much quicker. On the house pattern, the Portal looked great right from the start and allowed me to gradually move left throughout the night without sacrificing carry. In tournaments on medium conditions, I can see the Portal being an excellent choice in the middle to late in the block. Within my current bag, the Portal will fit between the Ion Pro Solid and Next Factor. Stop by your local Storm VIP pro shop to check it out! Available on October 2nd. Coverstock: RB92 - Power Edge Core: Conduit A.I. RG: 2.59 Differential: .050 PSA: .019 (15 lbs) Layout: 4.75 x 3.75 x 4 PAP: 6" Right, 1 3/8" Up Axis Tilt: 16° Rotation: 51° Rev Rate: 450-500 Speed: 17-18 mph Location: Vista Lanes - Yorkville, NY Pattern: 42’ 28.5ml 8.5:1 ratio (Terrain Conditioner) Lane Surface: Anvilane

The 900 Global Portal was a ball I wasn't quite sure what to expect from when I first drilled it, but it quickly wowed me! Mine is drilled 4¾×4½×2½, and this ball is significantly stronger than I initially expected. One of my favorite things about the Portal is how controllable it is right out of the box, and adding surface can make it even more predictable when the lanes call for it. With the shiny out-of-box finish, the Portal reads the lane noticeably earlier than many other shiny balls I've thrown, but it still continues through the pins with a slightly more forward and predictable shape. It doesn't miss the spot and consistently finds its way through the pins, making it a ball I can trust when I need strength without sacrificing control. If you're looking for a strong, predictable piece that gives you plenty of control while still striking at a high rate, the Portal is definitely worth a look!

The 900 Global Portal is a really impressive bowling ball, especially when it comes to its backend motion. The Portal gives you a smooth read through the midlane before really coming alive down the lane and creating a strong, continuous backend motion. What I really like about this ball is how much energy it saves for the back part of the lane, allowing it to make a noticeable move toward the pocket without feeling too uncontrollable. It has a really nice combination of length and backend that makes it fun to watch go through the pins. Even though the Portal has plenty of backend, it still feels smooth and predictable, which makes it easier to trust when you're playing different parts of the lane. Overall, if you're looking for a bowling ball that gives you that clean look through the front with a strong and continuous backend, the 900 Global Portal is definitely a ball worth checking out.

Alright 900 Global fans, if you want a ball that will make your jaw drop it is definitely the Portal. I drilled mine up last Friday right before I was going to sub for a friend in a house that has a ton of friction to the outside and a big tournament that has always been known to be very dry on Sunday. Lets just say this ball was moving like crazy on the backend in practice on Friday night so I started with a different ball but after about 5 fames and not liking the look I said what the heck, grabbed the Portal and I didn’t take the ball off the ball return until I was done. I was able to play straight up 10 and was able to move in a bit and the ball didn’t quit on the backend. Now Sunday was a totally different story, practice I haven’t seen that many shots clip 3 off the right. I didn’t even try the ball in practice and went to a 1000 Grit Wicked Gremlin for the first half of game 1. At this point I just wanted to see what this ball would do and played 1 shot up 10 and left a 7 pin. I moved left and was rolling 15 at the arrows to about 10 and the ball just started striking. I was able to finish game 1 with a 192 with the Portal and then each game we moved right I was able to throw 11 strikes for a 266 game 2 then went 217 and 259 for one of my highest sets in years in this tournament at 934. For games 3 and 4 I only had to move about 2 to 3 boards left and the ball didn’t quit. This ball made me look good even on bad shots. It will be in my bag for league this week.

The 900 Global Portal gives me a really strong and dependable look when I need something that reads the lane without being overly aggressive off the spot. It picks up nicely in the midlane and gives me a smooth, continuous motion through the pins that makes it easy to control the pocket. Compared to the Ion Pro Solid, the Portal gives me a little more overall strength and shape while still maintaining that predictable, controllable feel. Compared to the Next Factor, I see the Portal as the smoother and more rounded option, especially when I don't want the ball to be too responsive downlane. It gives me a great blend of strength, control, and continuation, and I can see the Portal being a really useful benchmark-type piece in my bag on a wide variety of conditions.