900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl Review (4K) | Bowlers Paradise

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Talk about taking the simple path, 900 global introduces the harsh reality pearl and well, it looks basically like a polished version of the solid. This new release features the same colors, the same disturbance a.i. core and a slightly modified reserve blend 902 pearl cover.

So, Since I've had some experience with this line and a shiny version of the original solid, I decided to put a 4.5 x 5 x 4 2LS layout on it. This ball has so much core that it's almost impossible for it to miss the spot, so this layout will help it get down the lane and be very responsive off the spot.

AND ON THE LANES… I got pretty much everything I had hoped for out of the Harsh Reality Pearl, but that only happened once I knocked the shine off the cover. To start, the reaction was over under and very hard to control. I realize that I probably did that to myself with the layout I chose, but I figured the core would still torque the ball more than it does in these first few shots.

But my favorite part about throwing this one is that once I got the cover to the surface I think this piece should have shipped at, the shape was just angry through pins. The core starts up at the perfect moment and splitting the 8-9 became the rule rather than the exception.

Which leads me to the other side of that same coin in that the biggest downside is the reactagloss finish on this one. We're getting into the third year of this change, and it doesn't seem like the consistency of this reactagloss polished finish is getting any better so if you're interested in this one, make sure you add an abralon kit to your cart too.

Downsides aside though, if this piece were headed into my arsenal, I'd consider pairing it with a Phaze 2 and am iQ Tour Ruby. The Harsh Reality would be the strongest piece of the three, but the simple truth is that they all provide a unique shape on the lane, and all three of those shapes are great so, having three potentially great options seems like the only correct choice.

Jumping to our crossbrand comparisons, I first took a look at the Hammer Effect and here I see a piece that is just about identical once I sanded the Harsh Reality. Both pieces are quite clean through the front part of the lane, but make very aggressive moves once they have enough friction to start their migration to the pocket.

Then I took a look at the Crimson Jack from Motiv, and here I see a piece that is more traditionally angular. This piece had less intermediate diff and a weaker cover, so it clears friction more effectively and has more of a flipping motion towards the pocket.

But with that, here's my recommendations on the bowlers that I think would match up well with the Harsh Reality Pearl. The first is Two Handers. Being able to wrench on this piece and fire it 19 mph is going to absolutely shred pin decks. These players will be able to use the Harsh Reality Pearl all over the lane and at various surface grits depending on the conditions.

The second recommendation is for players with low axis tilt. This recommendation is based basically on my excitement to throw this piece. The blend of ease through the front part of the lane with that heavy midlane torque is a highly appealing shape with my low tilt, and I think all low tilt players, regardless of their rev rate, will have a great look with this piece.

The all new Harsh Reality Pearl might just be a perfected version of its predecessor, but in the right hands, could be the ticket to your next perfect game.

00:00 - The 900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl
00:55 - Bowling
02:30 - Crossbrand Comparisons
03:01 - Recommendations

[je]

Reacta Gloss has an over/under reaction for me too. I knock it off as well. Harsh Reality Pearl looked more blended at 4K nice video!

[corder_pounder]

Just got this ball today drilled it 4x4x4 2LS and let me say this ball is aggressive. For a polished finish and for it take tackle oil like it does its amazing. Yes out of box there is a lot of over/under problems. After little bit of lane shine and practice this ball will make it in my bag. My favorite 2 layouts are 4x4x4 and 5x5x3 1/2

[TheAnbaricuda]

So, I decided to move up to 14 lb balls. There was a used one of these available at the pro shop n I bought it last week.

OMG my super slow 8 mpg is now closer to 12 and average has jumped by 16 pins.

I cannot really speak to how this ball and it's cover stock compare to anything since I was using an old blue boost and a newer Cuda pearl.

Everyone around me is a tad surprised. LoL. If u are newer to bowling n don't really know where your style and preferences lay. Try something crazy n ya might get lucky.

Now looking for a ball at 14 lbs for dry conditions. Hammer raw and Storm hustle are front runners.

[richardgandia]

I just threw this ball and talking about over/under is an understatement I couldn’t control it and put it away, after bowling I scuffed it with a 2000 pad and will see the results lastly I’ll put it on the spinner and try it at 4000. Now I had a similar issue with the Effect and took it to a 1000 before polishing and I love it. May do the same also did it to the Vebo and it’s been great since

[mebinnyc]

What finish do you think it's best at?

[UhKimboze]

Maybe I’m just not very keen on the issue but I’ve had no problems with reactagloss and the attention star I have. It is really consistent, only issue seems to be me.

[blueandgoldX]

What do you think about 900 Global Cruise Control? Review please 😊tq

[primaljackal]

I think the “best blue balls” title is going to raise some eyebrows with the dudes in your audience 😂

[Slowhiteguy]

Reacta gloss is so bad imo..out of the box it’s just fine then you get some games on it and it’s so over/under

[brendensramek]

Come onnnn my guuuyyyy, if you’re gonna talk about surface needing adjusted in other brands videos but only change surface in the storm videos, nooo fair. 😢