900 Global Sublime Focus Bowling Ball

I drilled up my SUBLIME FOCUS with a standard layout of 65 x 4.5 x 30. This is my normal layout for symmetrical balls that I can get a good read on where it fits in my bag. So far, I have just thrown it at box surface of 2000 and maybe just for a couple of games. I did move down to 14 lbs and the 900 Global gear tends to stay very similar spec wise in 16-15-14 weights. My initial thoughts are this is a stronger piece that is slightly smoother on the back end of the lane. I would see this being good when there is medium to slightly longer length (41-44 ft) with decent volume but fresher back ends. This one can keep you out of trouble until the transition to something like a HARSH REALITY PEARL or ION MAX occurs when you have to start to give up the headpin more to the right.

About Me: Joel Donner SPI Pro Shop Staff Member Left-Handed: High Rev High Speed Player Layout: 5 X 5 X 2 Pap: - 47/8 +1 Rev Rate: +-500 Speed 17-18mph Ball Video: https://youtu.be/Q3L5pub9jzM The 900 Global Sublime Focus is very similar to the Eternity Pi, with the notable distinction of being slightly more responsive. I find that the Sublime Focus is a great option to use before the Eternity Pi, as it provides an earlier read on the lane while still delivering a strong backend reaction. When the Sublime Focus begins to check up too early, transitioning to the OG Sublime allows for consistent performance from the same part of the lane. I believe these two balls would create an effective 1-2 punch, making them ideal for the beginning of a tournament or for a two-ball league setup. I drilled my Focus with the pin up, while Chaise opted for a pin-down layout. Personally, I find Chaise's reaction to be slightly more favorable than mine. We both agree that a pin-down layout would be more beneficial for higher-speed, higher-rev players, while a pin placement just above the fingers could suit tweeners and lower-rev, lower-speed players effectively. For the lower speed and high rev bowlers I would combine the pin up drilling with a layout that would cut back the flare potential as well. I am excited to have this exceptional combination, which I believe will serve me well throughout the early to middle stages of tournament play, as well as in league competition. Joel Donner SPI Pro Shop Staff Member Cedar Rapids, IA #StormNation #StrikingWorldwide #RGSquad #Iambowling

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 ¼ x 4 x 4 (pin below bridge) The Sublime Focus is the ball I didn’t know I needed! Solid symmetricals are the lifeblood of the industry especially when it comes to more difficult patterns. Phaze 2, Optimum Idol, IQ Tour are some of the staples for any SPI bowler. Add the Sublime Focus to that. It’s a tiny bit cleaner than the Phaze 2 but stronger than the Optimum Idol. The Phaze 2 tends to get a little forward if you don’t have enough oil, but the Sublime Focus, with the AI core keeps the axis a little longer which means it continues better. The more the continuation the more usable the ball across a pattern. So if you need something stronger than an Optimum or more continuous than a Phaze 2, the Sublime Focus is the ball. Don’t sleep on this one. This will be a lot of people’s preference in that strong solid symmetrical spot!

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-5/8 x 3/4 up, 380 RPM, 13* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation Ball Layout: 60 x 5-1/4 x 30 VLS: 5-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 Finish: OOB plus Polish The new 900 Global Sublime Focus builds upon the predictable shape and carry that we saw with the original Sublime. I put my weaker layout on this ball with a 5-1/4 pin up, 2-1/4” buffer but the ball was still pretty early for me. I decided to add polish to the Focus and now this ball shines!!!! The polish created a cleaner yet angular motion down lane that’s different from the rest of my arsenal, like a hyped-up Summit Ascent. Recommend to high-speed players or lower rev players who are looking for pieces with traction as this ball will read regardless of oil, no doubt. Chris Martinez Storm Amateur Staff www.stormbowling.com

900 Global Sublime Focus Cover: 2000 Grit Reserve Blend 804™ Solid Reactive Core: Immersed™ A.I. Core (Symmetrical) Color: Xanthic/Indigo/Black Review: 900 Global is really hitting the mark with their releases as of late and we are really excited for this solid version of the original sublime. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). This is a GREAT benchmark solid and probably going to get looked over a little bit but man does this thing pack a punch and it is a great bang for your buck. If you need a step down from an asym solid such as the harsh reality or ion max this is the one. 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

900 Global Sublime Focus Coverstock: 804 Solid Coverstock Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon Core: Immersed Symmetric A.I. (14 pd) RG: 2.49 Differential: 0.050 Layout: 5 x 5 x 3 1/2 - 2LS Layout Extras: 2 1/8 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D Review: The 900 Global Sublime Focus features a crafted 804 cover design that falls between the S77 and S84 range that 900 Globalers are familiar with over the past few years. A good ball within the 900 line to compare the Sublime Focus to is the Zen Master. However, the Sublime Focus is a significant upgrade in terms of A.I. core technology and the continuation this offering provides as a symmetric piece. Moving forward a bit I see the Sublime Focus taking over that spot in my bag over the Storm Summit which has been very successful for me on longer sport patterns. My speed tends to be slower as well, so bigger balls burning up early can be the tendency in the arsenal. At first, I did not jump on grabbing a Sublime Focus. After working a few SPI MatchMakers it was clear to me this ball is special. The Sublime Focus is a nice compliment to your bigger asym balls as well. Once you attack a pattern with your 900 Global Harsh Reality or your Storm Ion Max the Sublime Focus is perfect to keep the pattern within your control. I believe you will find a great deal of range with this ball. In addition, you can still move in with your shot and continuation is not a problem at all with the Sublime Focus. For me, I did not do any surface adjustments. It was not needed and I'm satisfied with the OOB surface as is. Please be sure to visit your favorite pro shop today and don't forget to check in on my channel at: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A for occasional video reviews. Be sure to grab your 900 Global Sublime Focus today! Michael Slatky 900 Global Staff Member York, PA

The Sublime Focus is a strong, consistent symmetrical ball that provides a control option that is earlier than the likes of the Phaze 2 or Optimum Idol. As a result, this ball slots in the top of the symmetrical solids in the SPI lineup. As an earlier, slower step up from the rest of the line, this ball is great for calming down sparking backends on flatter patterns, blending out over/under, and generally controlling the lane front to back whether the conditions are flat, cliffed, or anywhere in between. The Sublime Focus is a great option for speed dominant players for whom the Phaze 2 and Optimum Idol are too clean/long. If you need a new big control symmetrical ball, this is the one! -Chase Valenzuela

Sam Cooper. Roto Grip Amateur Staffer. The new 900 Global Sublime Focus features the 804 blend Solid cover with the Immersed AI core. In my opinion this ball is cleaner than the Roto Grip Optimum Idol but rolls earlier than a Storm Phase 2. I think it fits that gap perfectly. The ball reaction is not as smooth as the Optimum Idol but not as quick off the spot as the Phase 2. To me this would be a very good ball for tougher conditions with its reaction characteristics. The Focus does not seem to read the spot too early or do anything too much on the down lane. It does need some oil on the lanes to be utilized properly. The shelf appeal of this ball is nice as well. If you are looking for a strong option that gets down lane this would be a good option. I did drill the Focus with a weaker pin to pap distance of 5.5”(up). I wanted to see if it would be usable or versatile in different scenarios. One night in burn league we were on a tighter pair felt like there was a lot of oil down lane. I decided to try the focus and man was I impressed. Not only was I impressed how it reacted on a house shot. I was also impressed at how well it went through the pin deck. It did not seem to deflect much at all and drove into the 8 pin(as long as the operator threw it correctly that is). The strong yet smooth reaction gives this ball life in multiple situations. I tested the Focus on a 38 ft sport pattern, and you could see how much cleaner it was than an Optimum Idol read the spot well. For the house pattern I left it slightly lane shined and for the sport pattern I used a 2000 pad. This ball will help you remain Focused on the lanes for sure.

The Sublime Focus bowling ball shouldn’t be overlooked – there is a lot of consistent performance in this ball. The Sublime Focus features a Reserve Blend 804 Solid Reactive coverstock and the Immersed Symmetric A.I. Core. As of recent, this bowling ball has quickly become one of my favorite strong symmetrical balls. I drilled my Sublime Focus with my standard pin-up layout that I normally use on stronger symmetrical bowling balls: 60 x 5 x 30. Such layout and core combination results in this bowling ball flaring quite a lot. The coverstock of the Sublime Focus seems to be very strong and with out of the box surface, the bowling ball feels very early, strong and forward down the lane. Once the surface of the Sublime Focus shined itself up a bit, I saw a very controllable ball motion with a lot of mid-lane reaction. I was very pleased how this bowling ball rolled on several medium patterns. The strength of this coverstock is very noticeable as I felt like I needed to make an adjustment nearly every other shot. I am quite impressed with the Sublime Focus and I believe lots of players would have great success with this bowling ball. I think this ball fits great between strong asymmetrical bowling balls like Harsh Reality and cleaner symmetrical bowling balls like Summit Ascent. I think those bowlers who are looking for strong symmetrical bowling ball will really enjoy throwing the Sublime Focus. Also, bowlers who tend to throw it faster, will find this bowling ball to give them a very good mid-lane reaction. In my opinion, this ball will work best on fresh, heavier volume medium patterns where you need to have a little more control in the back part of the pattern. Finally, because of the strength of this coverstock, I believe the Sublime Focus will work great on majority of house patterns. Watch myself and Verity Crawley throw the Sublime Focus on “The Bowling Passport” YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsdaTyeXD9A

Coverstock: Reserve Blend 804 Solid Reactive Core: Immersed Symmetric A.I. (14-16#) Finish: 2000-grit Abralon Lane Condition: Medium-Heavy Oil RG: 2.47, Diff:0.056 in 15lbs LANE CONDITION Length: 41' Volume: Medium/Heavy Type: THS COMMENTS Layout: 5.5 x 3.75 x 1 Pin above ring finger The NEW 900 Global Sublime Focus is a high-performance bowling ball designed for those seeking a ball for what the Zen Master should have been. Strong backend motion and control on medium to heavy oil conditions. The ball features the low RG 2.47 Immersed Symmetric AI Core found in the Sublime Hybrid, which provides a high revving, consistent and powerful motion through the pins. This core is known for its ability to maintain energy and deliver a strong backend reaction. Hook potential is high at 0.056 The Reserve Blend 804 Solid Reactive coverstock (upgrade of the S77 response), finished with a 2000 grit Abralon, ensures readable traction and control which allows the ball to start earlier and dig into the oil providing a strong and continuous motion. This ball is versatile and can compete with any high-end asymmetrical on the market for those that desire symmetrical pieces to their arsenal. I found mine to be a bit more predictable than my Summit and earlier than my Summit Ascent Consistency best describes the balls characteristics. Cover adjustments can be manipulated with polish or high grit Abralon pads. The ball's strong coverstock and core design allow for various drilling layouts, making it adaptable to different playing styles and lane conditions. Visit your local VIP Proshop today! And add the Sublime Focus to your arsenal #GoGlobal #StrikingWorldwide https://youtu.be/bYvavKbAYSI?si=JpA1B8T486HO9-G