900 Global Harsh Reality Bowling Ball

Specs: RG: 2.48 Diff: 0.054 MB: .019 Website description: The original Reality just got a major upgrade! Presenting the Harsh Reality featuring A.I. Core Technology! The Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Core will provide a familiar look on the lanes yet with more overall performance than that of the original Reality. Paired with the Reserve Blend 902 Solid Cover which was specifically crafted for the heaviest of conditions, the Harsh Reality will be the strongest ball that 900 Global has ever produced! Up next in the 900 family, I give you the Harsh Reality! Built to replicate and replace the OG Reality with today's tech. Slightly lower RG:2.48 and higher Diff: 0.054 add in the AI outer core and you get more hitting power and carry at the pins. Tested on a med/heavy house shot (Layout:4.5 x 3.5 x 1 VLS) allowed my game to play right of 10 in OOB and some lane shine. Compared to my OG drilled with the same layout was easily 2/3 boards stronger and 2 feet earlier. Carry was higher based on equal pocket shots hence the AI core. I feel the Reserve Blend 902 cover give it better traction on higher volumes the the S84 Response. Compared to my Eternity PI its roll is more forward as the PI is rolly and I can move in with more consistent pin carry and pocket control. I am a speed/rev matched bowler but can see all styles utilizing this ball with the proper layouts and cover prep. I recommend this ball looking to upgrade from the OG or need a RG Gem replacement. Visit your local VIP Pro-shop today #GoGlobal

If you were a fan of the original Reality, then you are in for a major upgrade. With the returning disturbance core paired with the 902 Blend Solid Coverstock, the Harsh Reality is one ball you want to have in your bag for demanding heavy oil lane conditions. While this ball has a lower rg and higher differential, the Harsh Reality is the strongest 900 Global ball to date. I drilled mine at an average layout of 45 x 4.5 x 30 with a pin up between the bridge. Tested on a 42ft house pattern at my home center, this ball reads the midlane extremely well with strong continuation through the pins. More of a first ball out of the bag, I'm able to maintain transition for a game or two until the lanes start to break down and then moving/adjusting my targets. Padded at a fresh 2000 the Harsh Reality can favor early and smooth lane motion on heavy conditions while shining can advance a cleaner, angular response. I recommend this ball for most tournaments contested on heavier conditions as well as a first ball out of the bag on a fresh house shot. Be sure to pick one up today from your local pro shop. Thomas Coco (storm staffer)

Core: Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Cover: Reserve Blend 902 Solid Finish: 2000 Abralon RG: 2.48 Differential: 0.054 The 900 Global Harsh Reality features the new Reserve Blend 902 solid coverstock and the Disturbance A.I. asymmetric core. Drilled them both the same and Comparing to the original Reality, the Harsh Reality is an early and more continuous shape overall while the original Reality is less aggressive up front but more backend. I still like to throw my Original Reality, but I think with the Harsh Reality, they will make a great 1-2 punch in my tournament bag for heavy oil.

If you need a ball that ignores heavy oil, the Harsh Reality is your best choice. This is the classic “strong core, strong coverstock” combination that any bowler looking for a heavy or long oil pattern ball needs. Replacing the original Reality is a massive task, and while the Harsh is a touch stronger than that ball, it lives up to the hype. The amount of midlane traction that this ball creates is off the charts. Due to this, once the lanes dry up, you'll need to transition to something better suited for medium lanes – the original Eternity is a perfect step down.

Harsh Reality - Ball Specs Cover Stock: 902 Solid Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon Core: Disturbance Asymmetric Layout: 5 X 3 X 2 1/2 RG: 2.48 Differential: 0.054 Intermediate Diff: .019 Review The Tour Engineered 900 Series all new Harsh Reality utilizes the Reserve Batch Blend 902 solid coverstock combined with the Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core to give you the strongest ball in the 900 Global line. I am convinced the Harsh Reality is stronger than the original reality and slightly better performance. Mostly due to the AI core technology. I drilled my Harsh Reality with my standard pin up layout and this ball did not disappoint. It was able to read in the mid lane but still continue through the pins. I have used this on a 43 foot high volume pattern as well as typical house shots. I found this ball performing well on both, however this ball thrives when it sees a lot of volume. For me the Harsh Reality is two to three boards stronger than the original Reality. The Harsh Reality will be my first choice on heavy oil patterns. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers that are looking for a strong ball to help with those really oliy fresh lane conditions. Sean Daniels 900 Global Staff Member Hillsboro, OR

900 Global Harsh Reality Cover: 2000 Grit Reserve Blend 902™ Solid Reactive Core: Disturbance™ A.I. Core (Asymmetrical) Color: Atomic/Graphite/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 solid, 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

My layout for the harsh reality is VLS-5.5x3.25x2 Dual Angle-40x5.5x30 The Harsh Reality will be a great addition to the 900 series line. It will be a great compliment to my Eternity PI. The Harsh Reality will be great for heavy oil lane conditions and the Eternity Pi will be a great complement when the Harsh Reality is burning up or to slow. The Harsh Reality compared to the original Reality. The Harsh Reality is earlier and more continuous than the original.

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) The Harsh Reality is a solid AI version of the Reality. I had the OG Reality relatively clean and more downlane than most bigger solids. This was great until I needed something bigger and slower to handle more oil and be controlled on the backend. The Harsh Reality solves that problem. The cover is definitely earlier than the OG Reality. The great thing is the AI core allows the Harsh Reality to keep it’s axis a little longer and not roll out like some of the bigger balls tend to. The Harsh Reality is the new standard for big strong solid asyms!

Harsh Reality • 900 Global • 900 Blend Series Core • Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core Coverstock • 902 Blend Solid Finish • 2000-grit Abralon Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.48 Differential • .054 PSA •.019 Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 1/4 x1 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 When 900 Global introduced the original Reality, they set a new standard for strong-hooking, hard-hitting, and pin-crushing bowling balls! And now, with the powerful, newly upgraded Harsh Reality, 900 Global has taken that Reality's success to a whole new level! The Harsh Reality is an impressive new release that belongs in any straighter player's arsenal. So, let's take a look at what's behind the great success of Harsh Reality! The Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Core is built on the proven Disturbance Core found in the 900 Global Reality family line that we straighter players have come to love. And now, with the addition of the outer A.I. Core surrounding the Disturbance Core, 900 Global has brought power to a whole new level! I found the Disturbance A.I. Core to be aggressive in the mid-lane as it fights to find its balance and relentless as it makes its turn off the pattern! I loved the intensity I found the Disturbance A.I. delivered no matter where I rolled my Harsh Reality. Whether poetry off my hand, tugged inside, or leaked right, the Disturbance A.I. Core never failed to get me back to the pocket! And with my higher-speed, low rev-rate game, I could count on the added performance of the Disturbance A.I. Core to kick out those dreaded- oh-no, I missed ten pins! Now, make no mistake about the Reserve Blend 902 Solid Coverstock! It is designed to cut through oil and perfectly complements the Disturbance A.I. Core. I loved how the Reserve Blend 902 Solid made my Harsh Reality –"hook out of the box." If you can imagine a straighter player on fresh oil, making a five-board move left with his feet and eyes and still crushes the pocket. You will begin to understand the strength the Reserve Blend 902 coverstock brings to the Harsh Reality! The Reserve Blend 902 Solid dominates in heavy oil. It even enables a straighter player like me to swing the lane a bit and enjoy striking more from the benefits of a wider entry angle! And with that wider entry angle, your score has no choice but to go up! In closing, the Harsh Realty by 900 Global is a powerful ball that belongs in any straighter player's arsenal! With the Disturbance A.I. Core and the Reserve Blend 902 Coverstock combination, 900 Global has produced the most optimized Reality destined to strike and bring outstanding results to your game on fresh THS conditions! And it will give us straighter players the added confidence to keep moving inside and opening our angle that keeps striking all night long! So, stop by your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today, and don't hesitate to put the Harsh Reality in your arsenal! It's that good! Rick Klimowicz Storm Products Pro Shop Staff Roll the Ball Pro Shop Penndel, PA

The Harsh Reality is new release from 900 Global that features Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Core and the Reserve Blend 902 Solid coverstock. The name speaks for itself, The Harsh Reality is one of the strongest bowling balls to date. I used the original Reality a lot and it was one of my favorite asymmetrical bowling balls; therefore, I drilled my Harsh Reality with the same pin-up layout: 65 x 5 x 3/4 x 30. For me, throwing this bowling ball with the “out-of-box” surface was very difficult as this Harsh Reality was so strong that I found it hard to keep the bowling ball on the right side of the head-pin. I quickly brought the surface up to 4000-grit and the ball reaction was much better as the bowling ball got down the lane much easier. It is still a very, very strong bowling ball. Honestly, to throw this bowling ball with the “out-of-box” surface, there has to be a lot of oil on the lane and the lane itself needs to be pretty new and slick. After a slight surface change, my Harsh Reality looked decent on some medium to longer patterns where the backends where very responsive. I have also tried my Harsh Reality on a standard “house” pattern and this bowling ball is great at blending the “wet/dry” conditions. One thing I will add is that this bowling ball went through the pins very well for me. Bowlers that like bowling balls like Gem or Super Nova, will find the Harsh Reality very useful. Watch myself and Verity Crawley throw the Harsh Reality on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPJr4ROeu8M&t=7s