900 Global Viking Conquest Bowling Ball

WOW. This ball is strong. I was looking at a new big ball to fit in the arsenal and this ball fits perfect. It’s still very continuous down lane which is hard to find when a core and cover are this strong. I loved the original viking so to be this is a great upgrade to start on the fresh oily lane conditions.

I love the 900 Global Viking, so I had to get the Viking Conquest. I bought 2, getting one drilled pin up and the other pin down. I love how the Conquest goes down the lanes. Its a high flaring, Heavy oil, Fresh Oil ball. The new RB94 coverstock is amazing and matched up with the Strobe AI core, this ball " Leads the charge " and calculated domination! It reads the mid lane very well, and its awesome to see what it does after that. It looks amazing rolling down the lane and it sure takes charge! If your looking for the 1st ball out of your bag during league, or bowling on some sport shots, this ball will amaze you. I look forward to trying this ball on different lane conditions, moving a little deeper on the lanes and watching this ball perform, 900 Global is making a stand for sure!

the brand new viking conquest is just what the doctor ordered. if you're looking for that ball to read the mid lane and not burn up too much and still continue down lane then this is the ball for you. Look no further than the viking conquest for that first ball out of the bag!

Ball Specs: Viking Conquest Review: The 900 Global Viking Conquest is a flat-out heavy-oil beast, combining the aggressive RB 94 Solid coverstock (finished at a matte 2000-grit Abralon) with the asymmetrical Strobe A.I. Core. Built to tackle the highest-volume oil and demanding sport patterns, this ball digs into the midlane with massive traction to prevent sliding past your breakpoint. What makes it unique is that while the cover reads early, the asymmetric core resists "locking up" or rolling out too soon, resulting in a continuous, heavy-driving motion through the pocket rather than a weak, burned-up finish. For high-speed, high-rev power players, the Viking Conquest acts as the ultimate stabilizer on fresh, heavy conditions, slowing down your ball speed in the oil while blending out the wet-dry cliff with exceptional control. Will Tefft 900 Global Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.900global.com

900 Global Viking Conquest Core: Strobe A.I. core Coverstock: RB 94 solid reactive - with factory finish of 2000 grit. Layout: 5 x 5 x 4 My Specs: Rev rate 420’s, ball speed 15.3 to 15.8 mph off the hand, axis tilt of 16 degrees and axis rotation of 70 degrees, PAP is 3 13/16th up 1/8th. Tested on Pro-lane and HPL lane surfaces on a 43ft medium volume house pattern and 44ft heavier volume house pattern. The next release in the new but very impressive 900 series line is the Viking COnquest. Following up from the surprisingly popular Viking, the Conquest invades us with a solid reactive coverstock. WIth updating my equipment last year from 14lbs back to 15lbs, at the encouragement from Staff Manager Mike Sinek, I replaced my Attention Star with the Viking and it did not disappoint me at all. The ball motion and pin carry are identical on both balls and I still enjoy using my Viking when needed. Looking to replace my Roto Grip Hyperdrive RST solid, I went with the Viking Conquest with a little stronger layout then the RST I had. I was thinking I was going to get the “soft” and little earlier reaction, but instead I got a pin blasting medium length ball reaction with a mid to strong reaction in the backend. I rolled a 300 game in the first set with it and I was 5 boards right of my usual starting target with the RST and using the same target down lane at the end of the pattern right between the two tracer boards. One of my best sets I had in 2 years at Colony Park Lanes with the Conquest and I usually have to switch out of solid coverstocks by the 3rd game, but I am able to stay in the Conquest all the way through 4 to 5 games with only minor adjustments. I am very impressed with the Conquest and it will be the FIRST ball out on the rack at Colony Park Lanes and Hanover Bowling Centre without any hesitation. So, DO NOT SLEEP on the Conquest and try it out at your local Storm Matchmaker events coming to a bowling center near you. August 2nd – High Flush Pro Shop - Harford Lanes -Aberdeen, MD August 6th – Bowlers Supply Trade Show – Colony Park Lanes & Games – York, PA August 22nd – MJK Pro Shop – Knob Hill Country Lanes – Manalapan, NJ August 23rd – Tony Rado’s Pro Shop – Laurel Lanes – Maple Shade, NJ August 29th – Pavlinko Pro Shop – Bowlero Deptford – Deptford, NJ September 12th – Duffs Pro Shop – Spins Bowl – Pittsburgh, PA September 13th – ABC North Lanes – Harrisburg, PA October 10th – Earl Bowl Pro Shop – Earl Bowl – Earlington, PA October 25th – Eighmy Edge Pro Shop & Eastway Lanes – Erie, PA November 8th – Bowlers Supply Pro Shop – Colony Park Lanes & Games – York, PA Thanks to my supporters and sponsors that help me everyday that I am on the lanes! #SquadRG #BECoolCrew #ViseInserts #BowlersSupply #ABCNorthLanes

This ball gives me exactly what I want when I need something to pick up in the midlane and still continue through the pins. It reads the lane early, gives me a strong and controlled shape, but doesn't feel like it burns up and quit down lane.

Biggest hooking ball in my bag. Little more than my Alpha Crux. Ideal for when there’s a flood out there with all the 30-35mL patterns. Loving it so far

Layout: 4 x 6 x 1 1/2 Surface: 2000 Abralon Rev Rate: 470 Tilt: 13* The new Viking Conquest brings back the Strobe AI core from the original Viking but now is paired with the new RB94 Solid coverstock which is 900 Global's strongest cover to date since switching the naming conventions. Designed for heavy oil, the Conquest is early and smooth but continues better than some other traditional Strong Solid Asymmetrical balls. I was able to test this on the 2026 PBA Badger Pattern which is 50 feet. I went with this layout because I tend to bowl a lot on older lane surfaces. My typical 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 pin up layout generally reads the lane too strong up front for these type of stronger coverstocks. The layout I used slows the overall transition down so it gets down the lane with ease and then can rev up normally. This allows me to use this type of ball more often than I would typically be able to. What I saw was pretty clean through the front of the lane but with a strong midlane roll and fairly good continuation. On the fresh, I was able to play both up 5 and up around 12 at the break point. The center I am in has a good amount of friction towards the gutter, so I was able to play out which may not be traditional. Compared to my typical layout mentioned above, this current layout was a few feet cleaner overall allowing me to roll the ball in front of me without it hooking too early. As the lanes transitioned around board 5, it was hard to stick with it as the pattern then hooked a lot early on and moving left was outside the capabilities of the pattern. Playing around 12 at the break point, I was able to have a lot of hold on the 50ft. I was able to get the ball as far right as about 8 and can keep it in around 14 so ample room for error. What was nice this time as the lanes transitioned, I was able to move left with my feet and play the oil. The Conquest was strong enough to read the oil but still clean enough to push through all the oil when I missed inside. As a result, it will be a ball to consider using much more on a variety of patterns. I recommend this ball for those who want a stronger option then the Vengeance and that is asymmetrical. Designed for heavy oil again, it will mostly only work on fresher conditions. If your house pattern has enough oil, I would consider this one. It is not as smooth as a Storm Ion Max and stronger than the Roto Grip Transformer. Those who like to throw the ball more up the lane will enjoy this ball more as well. Those with a higher rev rate and who like to hook the balls a lot, may struggle with this one. I would consider the Vengeance or Transformer as another option. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FtTdLl0qOoU

900 Global Viking Conquest Layout: 5 × 4 × 1 5/8 SPI says: The 900 Global Viking Conquest is built for bowlers looking for maximum traction in heavier oil without sacrificing continuation through the pins. Featuring the proven Strobe A.I. asymmetric core wrapped in the RB 94 Solid coverstock, the Conquest provides an earlier, smoother motion than the original Viking while maintaining the hitting power expected from a high-performance asymmetrical. Drilled with my 5 × 4 × 1 5/8 layout, the Viking Conquest gives me a strong, predictable shape that excels on fresh conditions and longer sport patterns. It creates a continuous motion from the midlane through the pin deck without the overly aggressive backend response that can make stronger asymmetrical solids lock-up. ## Ball Motion The first thing you will notice was how quickly the Viking Conquest establishes traction. The RB 94 Solid coverstock reads the midlane producing a heavy forward roll that never appears lazy or unstable. Rather than creating a violent change of direction, the Conquest develops into a smooth, continuous arc (like my Reality/HarshReality) that blends wet/dry conditions, while * The Strobe A.I.* core retains plenty of energy, allowing the ball to continue through the pins instead of rolling out. With my layout, the ball givess outstanding forgiveness. Misses into the oil recover consistently while shots that encounter friction remain smooth and controlled, creating one of the most predictable reactions I've thrown from a strong asymmetrical. Smooth traction is probably the best description. The Viking Conquest is designed for volume. As the fronts begin to dry, it can begin reading too early and lose some downlane motion. When transition develops, a cleaner ball with more length becomes the better choice (Viking). Bowlers looking for a skid/flip reaction or dramatic backend angle may also find the Conquest too smooth for their style. Best lane conditions would be fresh house shots with higher volume, longer sport patterns and flat tournament conditions where control is critical. Lets call it my benchmark heavy oil solid asym. *Comparison to the Original Viking: Although both balls utilize the Strobe A.I. core, they create distinctly different shapes. `The original Viking (Polished Hybrid) clears the front part of the lane more easily and responds more aggressively once it encounters friction. It is an excellent option once the pattern begins to transition or when additional backend motion is needed. *The Viking Conquest is significantly sooner, creating more traction and a smoother overall motion. For my arsenal, the V-Con is the ball I start with on fresh heavier conditions before transitioning into the original Viking as the lane opens up. The Viking Conquest offers a smoother more readable shape, it emphasizes midlane control and continuous motion, making it easier to repeat quality shots on a variety of patterns. In the Arsenal: The Viking Conquest serves as my heavy-oil benchmark asymmetrical. It fits above the original Viking by offering earlier traction and increased control while sitting just below the Harsh Reality in overall hook potential. Together, the three balls provide excellent coverage for fresh conditions through lane transition without significant overlap. For bowlers who value control as much as hook potential, the Viking Conquest deserves serious consideration. Visit a Storm VIP Proshop today. #StrikingWorldWide

This is ball is designed for heavier volumes of oil. This is that “big ball” to have in your bag if you are facing heavier oil patterns. The Strobe A.I. core along with the strongest coverstock, RB 94 (out of 100), provides a balance of midlane read and assertive backend reaction. I drilled mine 4 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/4 (50 x 4 3/4 x 30 using the dual angle layout). This layout provides a balanced motion of midlane read and backend reaction. I chose this layout to provide a little more versatility from front to back, along with keeping my angles much closer to start with, and gradually give me a little more angle as the lanes transition. If you are looking for that big ball in your bag, go and grab this Viking Conquest at your local Storm VIP pro shop!