900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl Bowling Ball

The latest addition to the 900 Global product line is the Harsh Reality Pearl. This features the same great reality core surrounded with AI technology and wrapped in the 902 batch pearl cover stock. When this ball was announced at bowl expo I was really excited for this release. The Harsh Reality Solid has become a stable in my bag. With the addition of the Harsh Reality Pearl is a great compliment. I drilled this ball using the layout 60x4.5x35 this ball is super clean and very forward for me. It allows me to get left with it when becomes too strong and I can still get through the pins correctly. I would recommend this ball if you’re looking for that big pearl to add to your bag.

ok all, this ball is a pearl beyond no other. For myself, I had to hit it with a 3000 pad. It just was a little to much of a hockey stick hook for me. So hitting it smoothed it out just for me. I tried it on a few sport patterns during the summer leagues , and now that the fall leagues are starting up. its a nice ball indeed to follow the Solid Harsh Reality. If the harsh starts to hook a little early, you can grab the Harsh Pearl to take its place. Its an awesome 1-2 punch to have in your bag. Keep in mind the lane shine, so its always nice to clean your equipment and get the surface of the bowling balls how you like them.

900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl Cover: Reacta Gloss Reserve Blend 902™ Pearl Reactive Core: Disturbance™ A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Orange/Silver/Black Review: 900 Global is really hitting the mark with their releases and we are excited for them to add another BIG and STRONG asymmetrical bowling ball. The original Reality which in our opinion is probably the best 900 Global ball every made and will look even better with the A.I. core technology. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). This ball is a monster pearl, yet still holds the predictability and versatility like we see in the SPI brands. This ball really holds a lot of energy and continuation through the pins even for burning up so much energy so quickly. This core is simplistic yet beefy and we love it for that reason. 2000-3000 grit pads really change the design and shape for some of our tournament players and compliments this cover very well. We look forward to drilling several of these bowling balls. Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson 900 Global Pro Shop Staffers joel@parklanes.net kyle@parklanes.net dean@frontierfuncenter.net www.900Global.com #GoGlobal

Harsh Reality Pearl • 900 Global • Batch 900 Core • Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core Coverstock • Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Finish • Reacta Gloss Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.48 Differential • .054 PSA •.019 Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 ¼ x 1 3/4 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 900 Global has created an explosive monster with the release of the Harsh Reality Pearl! And If you were a fan of the original Reality, get ready for the next-generation Pearl version! The Harsh Reality Pearl starts with the original Disturbance Core and is now wrapped with A.I. Technology, making it the strongest Disturbance Core yet. And when you combine that with the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock, you have another 900 Global striking success in the makings! So, let's take a closer look at what makes the Harsh Reality Pearl so amazing! The Original Disturbance Core was developed for the Original Reality. And From its beginning, the Disturbance Core had an exceptional motion for straighter players like me. I liked how the Disturbance Core built momentum in the mid-lane without burning itself out by the end of the pattern! And now, with the A.I. Core technology surrounding the Disturbance Core, the Harsh Reality Pearl has an intense amount of energy that simply destroys anything in its path! And if you are a straighter player like me, you will love the Disturbance A.I. Core's relentless pursuit to keep steam-rolling and finding the pocket! Even further, I would say that if you are like me and tend to miss right in those crucial moments - relax—the Disturbance A.I. Core has your back. You can count on it to deliver the results for you! Let's talk about the brilliant mixture of Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock! I couldn't ask for a better Pearl Reactive for my straighter and low-rev game! Mind you, for my review, I started with a 3000-grit Abralon finish, frankly, because the factory Reacta Gloss finish doesn't work for me. However, with a 3000-grit surface on my Harsh Reality Pearl, the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl was outstanding! Straighter players will love the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl's ability to be clean through the heads yet find a smooth biting traction in the mid-lane. And I was impressed with how the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl was able to see the lane early and not over-skid because of my lower rev rate. Further, I liked how the Reserve Blend 902 had a crisp and clean motion off the pattern without being over-sensitive to friction or squirrelly in spotty conditions. Lastly, I would say that as the original S84 Solid Coverstock made the Reality a solid powerhouse. The Reserve Blend 902 Pearl makes Harsh Reality Pearl the explosive must-have sister! In closing, 900 Global has done an outstanding job creating the Harsh Reality Pearl! Because the Harsh Reality Pearl is NOT just another "Reality" with a different coverstock! Instead, I would boldly say that the Harsh Reality Pearl is a stand-alone monster that continues the Reality Legacy that will keep you striking worldwide! So, stop by your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Harsh Reality Pearl ready to roll for your fall league season! And enjoy the success the Harsh Reality Pearl will bring to your game! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

This ball is an improvement on the original Harsh Reality. The one thing me as a pro shop owner and bowler heard about the original harsh was that it was too early, I can’t use it for long, I have to up the surface by a lot. When hearing this, it tells me the ball is very specific and if I can only bring three balls I dont want to just have one for limited use. Hence the Harsh Reality Pearl it is a strong asymmetrical pearl with all the characters of its predecessor but improved upon with the pearl coverstock. This cover allows the harsh to get up the lane further before it begins to hook. Giving you the extra length you needed from the original. This ball is great on the fresh and because it is a pearl ball you can still move left and use for more of the block and not just game one. A great upgrade to the original.

The Harsh Reality Pearl is a strong asym pearl from the Roto Grip lineup. This ball will be the strongest pearl out the bag where there is typically more oil volume. This ball is stronger than an exotic gem although is similar in nature of it being a slower transitioning ball. This ball can be used on the fresh house conditions and or transitioned off of the stronger solids as a transition ball.

Ball: Harsh Reality Pearl Cover stock: Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Cover stock RG: 2.48 DIFF: .054 PSA: .019 HAND: LEFT (ONE HANDED) PAP: 4 OVER / 1/4UP BALL SPEED: 16MPH REV RATE: 420 AXIS TILT: 20 AXIS ROTATION: 50 LAYOUT: 60X4.5X35 The Harsh Reality Pearl is my go to asymmetric Pearl, this ball picks up earlier on the lane than my Attention Star making it far more usable on fresher conditions. I did make a surface change to 1000 grit than used smooth edge to sheen the ball, both my Attention Star and Harsh Pearl are the same surface. The overall ball motion is what I would call slower or smooth, it doesn’t respond to the friction too quickly which helps me get the ball down lane better while still keeping the lanes blended when my solid asymmetric option is too much ball. Players who will like this ball will be players who are looking to have a ball up from the Attention Star and trying to play the lanes a little straighter.

I drilled up my HARSH REALITY PEARL with a pin up layout of 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 layout. I have tweaked the surface with a 2000 pad lightly to get the initial gloss from the cover. The HARSH REALITY PEARL was meant to be my strong pearl in the bag. I wanted a ball to use when the volume was higher or the pattern longer but had transitioned to where the strong solids were getting too forward but the asym pearls were too flat. I put this one up against my ATTENTION STAR and EXOTIC GEM. Compared to the EXOTIC, the HARSH REALITY PEARL is a little longer and smoother in the back end of the lane. The EXOTIC is still one of the earliest rolling pearls I have ever owned and the HRP doesn't change that opinion. Compared to the ATTENTION STAR and the HRP is a lot closer in shape and reaction. The ATTENTION is more forward for me but that is also the layout and surface prep I keep on the ball. I feel that the HARSH will be a good ball to play off the ATTENTION STAR for my bag because it will get thru the dryer developing fronts without going sideways at the break point. Put this one in your bag if you are wanting a smoother option to your ATTENTION STAR or your EXOTIC GEM is starting to show signs of ageing, and you cannot find a replacement for it. But hit it with more surface if this is the spot you are trying to fill in your bag.

900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl Review Layout VLS-5 1/4x4 1/4x2 3/8 Dual Angle-55x5.25x35 The harsh reality pearl uses the disturbance core with the ai technology wrapped with the reserve blend 902 pearl coverstock. The harsh reality pearl is the strongest asymmetrical pearl in my arsenal. The harsh reality pearl will pick up in the oil where other pearls will skid and miss the breakpoint. I compared it to the harsh reality solid and the sublime. The harsh reality pearl will create more length than the solid with more backend but still handle the heavy oil and it will read the midlane better than the sublime with more backend. So if your looking for a replacement for a replacement for your altered reality but in a stronger version the harsh reality pearl will be a great option.

900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl Coverstock: Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Reactive Core: Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core Finish: Reacta Gloss Layout: 5 ½ x 3 ¾ x 3 What I learned, enjoyed and struggled with: All new Harsh Reality Pearl, HRP for short, was a new kind of look on the lane for me, I am known to “milder” asymmetric core balls with shorter pin because they mainly are too flippy for my current ball speed and game, but I found the HRP to be a new tool to add to my current arsenal, not really replacing anything other than a ball that was overlapping something else in my current ball line. If you review my YouTube video, you will notice I was able to play in the normal track area and just my angles a little to stay comfort in my zones, I felt comfortable enough to teach myself something I wanted to learn but was afraid to try due to prior injuries and the lack of time to really work on it. Even at 54 years of age, with 2 almost bionic legs, I taught myself how to walk around the ball return and slide at the gutter cap on the right side of the lane. Amazingly, I only took a few missteps and kept on going. A practice session of 2 ½ hours is unusual for me due to my overall endurance. I quite enjoyed this practice session. Every adjustment I made with the HRP, worked well and rolled other asymmetric balls I had, and this one was the most reliable from fresh condition to quite played out condition. Now for what I struggled with: The ball seemed to hit the tracer board and move quicker from that spot, if I positioned the ball a few boards left of the tracer board; the reaction would be more delayed. Which should normally be reversed because it would be a drier condition closer to the gutter. I overcame this by getting the HRP crossing the tracer board rather than getting the HRP rolling directly through the tracer board. I hope this information helps you and please visit my YouTube page – Roto Grip Rick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGytZwmlD4E