Layout: 4.5 x 4.25 x 4.5 (60 x 4.5 x 70)
Surface: Reacta Gloss

The new 900 Global Eternity is essentially the replacement for the discontinued Altered Reality as it has the same s84 Response Pearl Coverstock.  The main difference is the core which is the brand new Epoch Core.  This core was designed off the Break Core to be more continuous due its decreased intermediate differential.  I was able to test this ball on my typical 44ft house pattern as well as a 41ft bear sport pattern.

On the house pattern, I saw a long and continuous angular motion.  The motion to me was not very sharp but had a strong continuous motion in the back part of the lane.  This actually gave the ball more versatility for me as it gave me the ability to play more up the lane on the fresh while still allowing me to move further left with my feet as the lanes broke down.  The reacta gloss finish gave me a lot of additional length for my style which was not as beneficial due to my higher ball speed.  A surface adjustment for me to 3000 grit abralon gave me a more predictable motion.  Compared to an Altered Reality drilled and surfaced the same, I saw a 3 board weaker overall motion.  For most styles, the out of box surface of the Eternity would be best as the second ball out of the bag compared to a solid Reality or Zen Master. 

On the 41ft bear pattern, I saw a lot of the same characteristics as the house pattern.  Very clean through the front with a strong motion in the backend.  The shiny finish again gave me slight over/under reaction.  The duller surface of the 3000 abralon gave me a more consistent motion designed for the heavier oil volume.  The best use for the Eternity, would be as a first transition ball and for medium and medium heavy oil volume.

Adam Chase
Storm Staff