900 Global Sublime Focus Bowling Ball

Ball Specs: Global Sublime Focus Cover Stock 804 Solid Reactive Immersed Symmetric A.I Core Finish 2000 Grit Abralon Layout 4 x 4 x 2” Pin Buffer Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50. Speed at release 17 Review: I have not seen the Sublime Focus rolled much around here. The ball has just been released and based on the success I have had with the Original Sublime I felt this would be a good ball. I can say The Sublime Focus was better than expected. This ball hits hard! I feel this is one that the A.I. core difference in hit really shows. The Focus even has a different, harder sound as it hits the pins. The Sublime Focus Hooks plenty but is still versatile. The Sublime Focus was forgiving when I was not very solid with my release or targeting. I feel this ball will cover a wide range of oil patterns and was very good on our slicker house shot. I could keep the ball on a tighter path in the oil or swing it to the friction with good results. The motion of this ball is pretty clean for a solid and seems to rev up nicely on the back end. The Sublime Focus should be a very good ball for a large segment of bowlers so I hope it does not get overlooked in the lineup. Hopefully bowlers can get to a Storm Match Maker Demo to roll and appreciate this ball. I would put this ball under the Ion Max and but above the Phase 2 in total hook. I think this one will be in the bag for league next week. Summary: The Sublime Focus has a nice predictable move. The roll and continuation through the pins is excellent. This ball should fit a wide range of styles and lane conditions. Glenn Wendel Storm Pro Shop Staff gwendel@comcast.net www.stormbowling.com Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjQ5vbar4nw&error=0

Ball Reviews: Ion Max: Asymmetric, strong and designed for heavy oil conditions. The Ion Max with its strong engine will combat the heaviest of oil. Built for the fresh to play on top of it early and slowly migrating in as the transition begins, the Ion Max will be the strongest ball out the bag. This ball can be used with a lot of volume, tighter oil conditions and/or longer oil patterns. Sublime Focus: Symmetric and strong. What I like about this ball is the ability to keep my angles tight and up the lane when there is more oil or they are tighter and the stronger asymmetric's are too much ball. For comparison purposes against the other symmetric solids, this will be earlier than a Phaze 2 and provide a heavier roll smoother roll. Phaze AI: The Phaze AI is a throwback to those cleaner angular Storm bowling balls. This ball reminds me of what the UC2 provided with discernible backend motion. This ball will be usable for when the lanes begin to transition, open up and left to right (for righties/reverse for lefties) is needed without losing angle and continuation down lane. This is a great option to have when the solids become too smooth. Video Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwBg2kS4_vg

900 Global Sublime Focus Core: Immersed Symmetric Cover: Reserved Blend 804 solid reactive Layout: 4 x 4 x 2 Using on Pro-Lane panels with THS for 44ft. Hi everyone, I hope all is going well in the first half of the fall bowling season! I decided to “try” to replace my current benchmark ball that I have used in league since last year. The Roto Grip Hustle X-Ray. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my 2 X-Rays but was looking to see if there was a “better” ball. I have drilled other balls from the three brands, and I have liked or loved them, but nothing has been so “steady” for me like the Hustle X- Ray. My first few rolls were better than I anticipated, I was able to start 5 boards right of my normal starting spot on the approach, but still use my target right between the 2 tracer boards down lane. I was able to stay in that area for about 40 consistent shots. Which with the X-Ray or the Ion Pro, I would have been adjusting after about 25-30 shots. My strike percentage increased by 12% over the Ion Pro and X-Ray in the same 40 consistent shots. Where I would leave blow out 10’s with the Ion Pro and weak 7’s with the X-Ray, the Sublime Focus gave me a little extra kick when carrying the corner pins. After I completed these 40 shots, I started working with the Focus by closing and opening my launch angles I was able to work with the Focus across the whole lane. Where my other 2 choices would have been a little harder to cover all the same territory on the lane, the Sublime Focus covered it all. Watching clients using them during Matchmaker events, I must encourage them to try it because they see all the hype on the Ion Pro and Ion Max, that once they try it, they lean towards the Sublime Focus. My honest opinion is that the Sublime Focus is the BEST 900 Global since they introduced the original Zen several years ago. Please DO NOT lose FOCUS on this ball. See your local Pro Shop Operator and check out what the hype is all about. My link to my YouTube video is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZuYeRTgqeM

Mine is pin up, and one of my most hooking balls in my bag. Rolls so well, I liked it a lot better when it got a little lane shine on it. The more it rolls, so far, the better its getting for the lanes I'm bowling on. If I go 1st ball out on the lanes, this ball features the new Reserve Blend 804™ Solid Reactive cover stock matched with its Immersed™ Symmetric A.I. Core, this ball meets the odds for sure. Out of the box it comes at 2000. It reacts great mid lane, then it likes the back end as well. In testing, A.I. Core Technology has been seen to strike more on the light pocket hits due to the increased energy distribution, so hopefully I wont leave as many 10 pins lol!

Welcome back as we have a great one for you from 900 Global! I want to thank you for watching and reading these reviews and hope it gives you some information to take back when looking to get your next bowling ball. TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:42 Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Shot BALL: 900 Globall Sublime Focus Coverstock: Reserve Blend 804 Solid Coverstock Core: : Immersed™ Symmetric A.I. Core Finish: 2000 Grit RG: 2.49 (14 Pounds) Differential: 0.050 (14 Pounds) MB/PSA: NA (14 Pounds) ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 14-15 mph Rev Rate: 210 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up Ball Layout: 4x4x4 The Sublime Focus is a much bigger and stronger version of the original Sublime. Now we have a Sublime for the fresh or a longer pattern. I found this ball to be very strong on a fresh as my first shot to see what we had was standing on 20 and looking at the 2nd arrow and after this one shot I knew we had to move left. It looked to really want to dig into the lane and off the pattern it broke loose. I moved 5 boards with my feet and started to target 12 and that ball seemed to get dialed in. I threw a few shots from there and then kept moving left to see how far I can go and after a few shots I just couldn't get the ball to stay on line and found that the Ion Max was a better choice from this zone. So if you are in the market for a bigger and stronger ball this would be a great option for league and tournament players alike. Thanks for reading & watching and if you like this or any of the jerseys in my videos just head over to www.IAmBowling.com and use HIRSCH at checkout for 20% off. This ball is available today at Bowlers Choice Pro Shop inside Castle Lanes in Racine, WI or your local STORM VIP Pro Shop #Storm #SquadRG #GoGlobal #VISE #viseinserts #BowlersChoiceProShop #3GShoes #stormbowling #iambowling #sheridanlanes #Castlelanes #900global #MasenHirschBowling #teamshimmy #USBC #kenoshaYouthBowling #MatchMaker Check out my full ball reaction video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5z3o_grE2n0?si=BkXQ2aDOiDU7YCaY

TESTING ENVIRONMENT Length:43 Volume:Med-High Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS 12:1 Ratio COMMENTS Coverstock: Reserve Blend 804 Solid Reactive Core: Immersed Symmetric A.I. Finish: 2000 RG: 2.47 Differential: 0.056 ME: Right-Handed Tweener Speed: 12-13 mph Rev Rate: 315 Axis Tilt: 14° Axis Rotation: 74° PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up Ball Layout: Pin Over Bridge 5 1/8 Pin to Pap 2 3/4 Pin Buffer The newest release in 900 Global's 800 series is called Sublime Focus. The Focus features the same Immersed Core with A.I. technology in the original Sublime, this time wrapped in the 804 Reserve Blend solid cover. This is one of the most powerful Symmetric cores ever. For me the original Sublime was remarkably early for a polished ball. I tested the Sublime Focus for the first time in league. I was concerned about having as much oil as possible for this ball and it seemed like waiting for a fresh lane condition was smartest. I was shocked to find that if anything I had an easier time getting the Sublime Focus down-lane compared to the original Sublime. The Focus still gave me the strong consistent mid-lane read but it didn't stand up as sharply when it saw friction. The more drawn out transition in the back of the lane makes this ball more continous. It was plenty of ball to handle the fresh oil, but I was blown away with how well it continued to carry as the lane forced me left. I think this ball will match up to a wide variety of bowling styles. It's getting to be almost cliche to compare a ball to the Phaze II, but this ball really makes me think of the Phaze II's versatility. It is no doubt a stronger hooking ball overall, but this ball responds so well to hand position changes, and surface changes that it's standing out to me as a must for your tournament bag and an easy staple for league play. Check out my full ball reaction video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RhZJHDqSaOQ?si=mBb9EohzcrJFL49Z Lonnie Pemberton Storm Pro Shop Staff Vise Pro Shop Staff Revolutions Pro Shop Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@k1ngsizepapa

Dual Angle Layout: 80 x 5 x 30 Storm Vector Layout: 5 x 6 x 2 The New 900 Global Sublime Focus features the 804 Solid Reactive cover stock wrapped around the Immersed Symmetric AI core. I drilled my Sublime Focus to be that transition ball for dryer house shots. I am able to get left and let the ball do its thing. The Sublime Focus gives me great length for a solid ball but still stores enough energy to really pop down lane. Reaction Video: https://youtu.be/b-s3DOGmnp8?si=BJR1JDg1Bxe6nkiq

The Sublime Focus has a very smooth and predictable roll for myself. I have actually been switching to this ball during transition around game 2 and it gets the corners out. I am also able to move in a little with this ball and due to it rolling up quicker it sets up and drives through the pins unlike any other solid I have used in the past. This ball is a great ball for tournaments where the lanes can be challenging.

Layout: 4 1/2 x x 3 1/2 x 4 Surface: 2000 Abralon The sublime Focus brings back the Immersed AI core paired with the new Reserve Blend 804 Solid coverstock. Sources have told me that this coverstock has nano particles in it to give that added traction in the heavier oil conditions. I drilled this one pin down to give me the ability to play straighter angles through the front of the lane while still giving me that strong midlane read. This sublime not only gets through the front well, but has great continuation. On my 44ft house shot, it was great on the fresh as expected. The solid coverstock blended the lane really well and had great pin carry. It also provided a lot of control which is what is needed on the fresh. When the front part of the lane broke down, I was able to move in more with my feet but to keep up with the pin carry, I needed to slow my ball speed down. This is pretty typical for a strong solid coverstock bowling ball. Balling down to the original sublime after the focus would be the most ideal situation for this ball once the focus becomes too smooth down lane. The most ideal conditions for the focus are the fresh for a typical house pattern or medium to longer sport patterns where there is a lot of oil volume. This would be a great step up and smoother option than the original sublime. Compared to the Harsh Reality Solid, the focus will be about 4 boards weaker overall and have a little better continuation. Adam Chase Storm Staff

The Sublime Focus features the same Immersed Symmetric AI core found in the original Sublime but is now wrapped in 804 Reserve Blend Solid. I personally was not a huge fan of the original Sublime. It was heavy rolling for a cleaner piece but too quick for me to play straighter with it. The Sublime Focus with the substantially stronger and slower cover offers a much more consistent shape for my eyes. The Sublime Focus is the perfect one ball for my league bag or a two ball in most tournament bags. The Sublime Focus is now available for purchase from any Storm VIP Pro Shop! Review Video: https://youtu.be/XPu98mlRlmM?si=sjNkxMaDv66EgU1u