900 Global Xponent Pearl Bowling Ball

900 Global Xponent Pearl Cover: Reacta Gloss Reserve Blend702™ Pearl Reactive Core: Shrapnel 2.0™ (Symmetrical) Color: Sky Blue/Black Review: The Xponent combines a new cover blend with a core last seen in the Ordinance C4. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). The first thing that we noticed was how smooth this cover/core combination is. This ball easily fits in to that ‘benchmark’ ball category. Predictability that is like the Hy-Road Pearl to give an example. This is probably the most consistent mid-high performance (below the Zen line) ball that the 900 Global has produced to date. One thing to note is we did not change the out of box surface on this piece (Often we will blend the covers a bit to be a slight bit more predictable on our house pattern). The reacta gloss finish is looking much better than it did on some previous pieces. With its versatility we see this ball being in many bags, league bowlers and tournament players too! Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson 900 Global Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.900Global.com #GoGlobal

Orientation: Right Handed Rev Rate: 400 RPM Speed: 16-17 MPH PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO Pattern: High Volume THS VLS Layout: Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge) Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge) This one is simple. The Xponent Pearl is a pearl version of the Xponent. If you liked the OG but wanted a pearl, look no further. My Xponent was rounded and smooth and continuous like a solid should be. As such, there were times it wouldn’t hook enough downlane. The Xponent Pearl solves that problem. It’s clean and it jerks accordingly downlane. There’s not much else to say, if you’re an Xponent fan this is a must have!

The Xponent Pearl is a new addition to the 900 Global line. This bowling ball features Shrapnel 2.0 Symmetric Core and the Reserve Blend 702 Pearl coverstock. I have thrown this Xponent Pearl for a while now and it has taken me a little longer than expected to figure out where this bowling ball fits best in my arsenal. With the medium differential available in this core of the Xponent Pearl, I drilled mine with my typical pin-up layout: 65 x 4 1/2 x 30. I have never thrown the original Xponent, but it appeared to be early to me and I think the same translates to the Xponent Pearl. The core wants to rev-up pretty early making the ball come off the line sooner while the cleaner coverstock tries to make the bowling ball skid further down the lane. Putting a little bit more surface on my Xponent Pearl seemed to make the bowling ball “read” the lane a little bit smoother and more consistently. I believe this bowling ball will look very good on higher friction lane surfaces and/or patterns that have some friction built-in. I believe that the Xponent Pearl, because of the earlier core, could also work well on the patterns that have a lot of volume in the middle part of the pattern. Finally, I think bowlers that are looking for a weaker alternative to the original Zen, will really enjoy throwing the Xponent Pearl. Watch myself and Verity Crawley throw the Xponent Pearl on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLTiwWO9dvk&t=43s

Xponent Pearl • 900 Global • 700 Blend Series Coverstock • Reserve Blend 702 Pearl Reactive • Finish Reacta Gloss Core • Shrapnel 2.0 Symmetric Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.48 Differential • .042 Layout •4 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 9° Testers Rev Rate • 250 Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street 900 Global once again strikes worldwide with the release of the Xponent Pearl. With the combination of the Shrapnel 2.0 Core and the Reserve Blend 702 Pearl reactive coverstock, the Xponent Pearl proves to be an essential powerhouse that belongs in any straighter player's arsenal! So, let's take a closer look at what's behind the fantastic results I found with the 900 Global Xponent Pearl! The proven Shrapnel 2.0 symmetrical core has the essential benchmark reaction we straighter players like to see. I found the Shrapnel 2.0 to be smooth and consistent as it rolls through the mid-lane, and most importantly, I liked how the Shrapnel 2.0 is predictable and precise off the pattern. Although it is a symmetrical core that will rev early, the Shrapnel 2.0 builds a strong momentum as it heads down the lane without losing its gusto and makes its turn towards the pocket. So, I found the Shrapnel 2.0 a great blend of rev and power, making the Shrapnel 2.0 a well-balanced core that delivered results. The Reserve Blend 702 Pearl was super clean from my first roll with the Xponent. And for my straighter, higher-speed, low-rev game, it was a bit too clean and long with the factory Reacta Gloss finish. So, I took my Xponent to 1500-grit Abralon, followed by Storm's Rough Edge Polish, and my Xponent Pearl lit up the lanes! With the correct surface adjustment, my Xponent was clean in the front part of the lane, smooth in the midsection, and easily blended the back end. I especially liked that the Reserve Blend 702 Pearl provided a predictable motion as the lanes started to break down. And I also liked how the Reserve Blend 702 Pearl blended those spotty conditions without being over-sensitive as the night continued. The Xponent Pearl is a great game two and three ball you can count on while still staying in your comfort zone! In conclusion, 900 Global has produced a winner with the Xponent Pearl. And what makes the Xponent Pearl well worth the purchase is its excellent functionality. The Xponent Pearl is smooth, clean, and predictable, making the Xponent Pearl a decisive choice on its own. Yet, with its benchmark look and roll, the Xponent Pearl would greatly complement the original Xponent. Combine the original benchmark Xponent for fresh oil and the benchmark Xponent Pearl for dryer lanes, and you will have an arsenal that will score results! So, stop into your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Xponent Pearl ready to roll! It is well worth it! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 The Xponent Pearl takes the original Xponent and changes from a solid coverstock to a pearl. If you liked the Xponent, the pearl is the same core, the same 702 series coverstock, but in a pearl version. The pearl is an excellent ball down from the original when the fronts start to burn up. While the original read the midlanes well, the pearl gets much further down the lane and has a much more angular shape than the original. This is a great third game ball or later in the block on heavier tournament shots when you need to get the ball further down lane. My Specs - Speed - 16 mph, Rev Rate - 315. PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/O4EY6fSu82c

Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: If you are looking for a very medium and very controllable pearl, this may be the ball you want. The new Xponent Pearl reads the lane sooner than I would have expected form a pearl. The Xponent Pearl also has a more controllable shape down lane than I expected from this pearl cover. I personally would have liked to have seen a bit more backend from this ball but I know this would be against the design intent. I also did not feel the ball was forgiving for my style and I had to be more precise with my release. I did let a no thumb bowler try mine out (still with my thumb hole in it) and he saw better results. He had more area but with the same control. This is a good looking benchmark ball to build an arsenal around. I would put this ball between the RIP and Sublime in total hook. Summary: The Xponent Pearl has a very nice smooth motion. This ball should not be jumpy or erratic. High rev bowlers needing control may really like this ball. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn3-PosowL4&error=0

Ball Specs: 900 Global Xponent pearl Coverstock: Reserve Blend 702 Pearl Weight Block:  Shrapnel 2.0 Symmetric Color Sky Blue/ Black Finish reacta gloss Layout 35x4 1/2x30 or 4 1/2X3 7/16x2 1/4 Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 3 11/16Over 7/8 up Rev Rate 400 Speed at release 17.5 Review: The 900 Global Xponent pearl is the newest ball in the 702 line and features the shrapnel 2.0 core that was originally found in the ordnance c4 and original Xponent. This core features a low rg and medium diff core creating a smooth predictable shape. With the reserve blend 702 pearl cover this gives the ball a cleaner more responsive shape compared to the original Xponent. This ball will fit a variety of bowlers with the higher rev rate bowlers getting an option to open the lanes when they start to break down. For the lower rev rate bowlers this will give an option when they get dry and you need something to clear the fronts. Get yours today at your local Storm VIP Pro Shop. Alex Thomes #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #SquadRG #Driven2Bowl Video review here: https://youtu.be/jaXQT0TsUws?si=PSugdbiUlcPR1lgS

The 900 Global Xponent Pearl features the same Shrapnel 2.0 symmetric core as the original Xponent, but this time it is wrapped in the Reserve Blend 702 pearl coverstock. At 15 pounds, the RG is a low 2.48 with a differential of .042. Drilled at 5x4x2 (pin above middle finger), the pearl Xponent is a great compliment to the original. The pearl cover finished with Reacta Gloss allows this ball to clear even the dries of heads with ease. The Xponent pearl has a much stronger backend reaction compared to the original. The pearl is about 3 to 5 less boards of total hook with a much more defined motion on the backend. The original Xponent is a great benchmark ball, it won’t wow you with amount of hook or angular backend…it just provides a consistent, controlled reaction. When the solid Xponent starts to lose its hitting power and you leave those weak corner pins, switch to the Xponent pearl in the same part of the lane and get back to striking! These two balls make a great one, two combo for medium conditions as well as most league conditions.

Dual Angle Layout: 55 x 6 x 35 Storm Vector Layout: 6 x 4 1/8 x 2 ½ The Xponent Pearl is everything I expected from the Xponent line. This ball is the perfect complement to the original Xponent. This ball and clean and continuous on the backend. This is my go to ball when the lanes start to burn up and I need a ball to get through the fronts without loosing energy in the back end.

The 900 Global Xponent Pearl is the newest addition in 900 Global's lineup. Following the successful path that the Xponent has paved in smooth controllable ball motion, the Xponent Pearl shines as a symmetric pearl that pulls on those same strings. The 702 Blend Pearl that wraps the Shrapnel 2.0 core provides strong but consistent ball motion after the front part of the lane starts to dry up. While I see a much more defined breakpoint shape from the Xponent Pearl, it is still easily repeatable and controllable. Compared to the Roto Grip Attention Star, the Xponent Pearl revs up much faster and provides more board coverage. The Attention Star is much earlier and smoother. I can see the Attention Star being used on some higher volume patterns while adding some surface to the cover to blend out the wet/dry. The Xponent Pearl brings a solid 2-3 punch following the Xponent in the bag.