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addynyr

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Altered Reality Review
« on: December 13, 2021, 04:34:55 PM »
Layout 60 x 5.5" x 70
3000 Surface

When I first learned about the Altered Reality, I was very excited due to how much I enjoy the Original Reality.  This new Altered Reality definitely does not disappoint and has become a staple in my bag almost immediately.  I love it so much that I already drilled a second one.  What I love about this ball the most is how much continuation it has for a pearl.  The shape isn't overly angular but continues through the pin deck extremely well.  This ball really has no hard time returning for me if I miss right and has no problem reading the heavier volume of oil on my typical house shot.  This ball definitely needs some oil volume but has no problem being left to right (righty) for me whatsoever.  I can get into 4th arrow and beyond before this ball starts to quit on me down lane.  I adjusted the surface to 3000 to blend out the more "skid/flip" reaction I was seeing with the box finish.  Taking off the polish immediately made a huge difference and made the ball more predictable while not losing much of the down lane shape at all.  On the PBA Scorpion pattern, the ball allowed me to use the ball on the fresh and kept allowing me to move left with the transition.  Comparative to the Reality, the Altered Reality has much more down lane shape while still reading the midlane fairly strong.  I ended up drilling a pin up version as well (55 x 5.5 x 35).  The pin up one not only complemented my pin down Altered Reality, but it created a lot of angle in the back part of the lane making it really ideal for the first transition from a solid converstock ball (Reality) or that ball that you need to create a lot of angle while not giving up the midlane read.  For both medium to heavy house patterns and longer length sport patterns, this ball is going to be in my bag very consistently. 

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MSUHoss300

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Re: Altered Reality Review
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2021, 05:49:15 PM »
Altered Reality
55 x 4 x 70

The Altered Reality is the perfect compliment to the original Reality!  Its is cleaner through the front/mid lane and produces all of the hook down the lane.  I would say it is a UFO Alert on steroids!  This ball should match up to a variety of styles on all conditions and will be an asset in anyone's bag!  Great shelf appeal mixed with fantastic ball motion is a nice combo!  Get yours today!
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cmattingly

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Re: Altered Reality Review
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2021, 10:04:13 AM »
This ball right here is a Monster!! My goodness, I took to this ball immediately.  It gives me Volatility Torque vibes, but BETTER!  The OG Reality was such a usable piece for me, pin up or down, sanded or polished, the reality was fantastic.

Altered Reality with the pearl cover allowed me to get left and never worry about it not hooking.  This ball doesn’t bog down, it just keeps on coming back.  This is already becoming a favorite of mine, first 2 games out of the box were 298, 300!s

Layout for me is: 4.25x5.25x2

Other balls getting a lot of play:
Dark Code-4.5x4.25.3.75
UFO Alert-4.5x5x3.75
Wolverine-4.25x5.25x2
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C-MartStorm

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Re: Altered Reality Review
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2021, 06:25:38 AM »
Altered Reality could be your next favorite ball!

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-1/2 x 7/8 up, 365 RPM, 17* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation

Ball Layout: 65 x 4.5 x 45

Finish: OOB

Tour and staff players have really enjoyed the versatility of the 900 Global Reality so it only made sense to release a pearl version of this piece. I drilled my Altered Reality the same way I drilled my Reality with pin above the bridge and PSA kicked right of the thumb. I couldn't have been more excited to see what I witnessed which was a clean, forgiving asymmetric! Normally, I don't prefer OOB, shiny pieces, especially on pearl assymetrics as they can be less controllable on the back end and create the over/under effect. HOWEVER, this is not the case for the Altered Realilty!! In comparison, it is not hockey stick motion like my Rubicon UC2 and it is cleaner than the Dark Code as my Dark wanted to read earlier, but I feel I can open my angles further with the Altered as it has amazing recovery from even 4-5 board down lane!! When I pulled it in the oil, it still had enough teeth in the cover to read the mids and get to the pocket, so it's a great fit between my UC2 and Dark Code pieces! This one's a home run by 900 and could be your new favorite ball!!!

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Kyle.Johnson88

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Re: Altered Reality Review
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2021, 12:43:46 PM »
900 Global Altered Reality
Cover: 1500-Polished S84â„¢ Pearl Reactive
Core: Disturbanceâ„¢ (Asymmetrical)
Color: Salmon/Black/Silver

Review:
900 Global really set out a beautiful set of pearl balls. We saw the zen, then burner pearl, then wolverine to fill that gap. Now we have the Altered Reality sitting atop all of those. This ball is a monster pearl, yet still holds the predictability and versatility like we see in the popular original Zen. This ball really holds a lot of energy and continuation through the pins. This core simplistic yet beefy and we love it for that reason. We have seen a lot of success with some cover changes on this ball. 2000-3000 grit pads really change the design and shape for some of our tournament players and compliments their solid original Reality well. We look forward to drilling several of these bowling balls.

Kyle & Joel Johnson
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rotogrip_rick

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Re: Altered Reality Review
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2021, 11:16:58 AM »
900 Global Altered Reality
Layout: 70 X 2 X 70 - 1500 grit and factory polished to start - knocked down to 2000 grit
Test drive on SPL lane surface with 46ft THS with a Kegel ION lane machine
The WORLD of bowling REALITY has been ALTERED by the latest release from Global.
Reminiscing about the great days of my bowling days, I loved the Epic line very much and the 900 Global Reality reacted just like the Roto Grip Odyssey, hoping the 900 Global Altered Reality would be the EPIC SAGA, it was a very close reaction overall. A little longer and stronger, due to updated coverstock materials. But it worked even better with the polished knock off, became less over / under and did not hydro in the front part of the pattern and I was able to use it throughout the whole night of testing, practice, and league play.
UPDATE: after writing this, I went and decided to venture to an older center where "bowlers'' don't me as well as the other 2 centers I practice at or bowl leagues at, the lanes are wood in super GREAT shape, they use an older Ion machine, but the Altered Reality worked really well the whole night of practice. I did hand polish it because at 2000 grit, the ball was a little bit too early for my likings. If you are looking for a "BIGGER" piece in your league and tournament bags, this would be an AWESOME addition
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tenpin842

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Re: Altered Reality Review
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2022, 07:01:25 PM »
WOW is all I can say. Right out of the box, I did hit it with a 3000 pad...That is how I am on Pearl balls if you read my reviews. BUT....I shot 794 series with a 300 Game! Right out of the box. Don't get me wrong, I love the Reality! But the Altered...Yeah what a great ball. Some people are different but I had the Altered drilled the same as the Reality. I really enjoy these 2 bowling balls to say the least! What a great ball to follow the Reality! This ball rolls so well. If you have a lot of oil on the lanes, start with the Reality, once the oil carry's down...Yeah the Altered has a bit more back end. I just can't get over how well 900 Global is doing. What a great ball to go with the Reality or enjoy it if its your 1st ball. I can't get over how well it rolls and how much I enjoy it!
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