Ball NPS Score: 100.00
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The 900Global Altered Reality carries on the success of the original Reality as a big asymmetric that doesn't act like one. This high-performance ball has the same unique shape but is best used on medium to heavy oil. The Altered Reality uses the S84 Response Pearl Coverstock that helps to store energy for the pins. The Disturbance Asymmetric Core is an asymmetric, compact core. This core and cover combination produces a mind-altering backend reaction.

Color: Salmon/Black/Silver
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Coverstock: S84 Response Pearl
Core: Disturbance Asymmetric
Finish: 1500-Grit Polished
Hook Potential: High
Length: Long
RG: 2.49 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.052 (for 15# ball)
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium to Heavy Oil

Hey everyone, this is Storm staff member Josh Shoemaker here again with another ball review for the Altered Reality. As always, I would like to thank Storm for providing the equipment I use every time I step out onto the lanes and I Am Bowling for making sure I always look good no matter what! Today I will be bowling on a standard medium to higher volume house shot in a new center. This will most likely be where a majority of my videos will be recorded from now on due to myself bowling league here now. As you may have noticed, I have started to branch out in my reviews. From this point forward I will start reviewing balls from all three lines, not just Storm. The Altered Reality features the same disturbance core found in the original Reality, but is now wrapped in the S84 cover. The disturbance core boasts an RG of 2.48, differential of 0.052 and intermediate split of 0.018. The original Reality is less than a year old and has already become a favorite for a ton of league and tournament bowlers alike. The Altered Reality offers the same control and ability to blend as the original Reality, but in a slightly lower friction package. The Altered Reality has been my go to ball for a few months now when the Proton, Reality and RST are slowing down too quickly but the lane isn’t quite defined enough for the UFO Alert. Before the Altered Reality, I had my Dark Code in the same spot in the bag. When I need a little more shape on a softer pattern, I tend to lean more towards the Dark Code. When I want to stay a little closer to the friction and need more closed angles, the Altered Reality is the better option. When compared to the original Reality, the Altered is cleaner and faster to respond to friction downlane. When compared to the UFO Alert, the Altered is earlier and stronger overall. Head over to your local Storm VIP pro shop and grab your very own Altered Reality today!

Review Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGhtcT6Z6mI

After the success I had with the original Reality, I knew I had to get the new Altered Reality. Using the same Disturbance Asymmetric Core, wrapped with the S84 Response Pearl coverstock. The Reality was a very strong ball perfect for fresh heavier oil conditions, but once they started to break down, could start to pick up a little soon, enter the Altered Reality. This is the perfect compliment to the Reality, as you could play the same line and continue to move in without sacrificing carry. For me, I could still play inside in the oil and this ball would pick up in the midlane, but still have plenty of backend. Most pearl balls, do not like that pick up enough in the midlane to play the inside oil, but the Altered had no issues. Lastly, the carry on this ball is second to none. The pins stay low, carrying the light mixers as well as the higher flush shots. 900 Global created a fantastic 1-2 punch with the Reality and Altered Reality.

It didn’t take long to feel those Hyper Cell Fused feelings throwing the new Altered Reality. And for most people who had the chance to throw the Hyper Cell Fused, you will be far from disappointed with this one. Featuring the Disturbance asymmetric core with the S84 Response cover, this is the perfect compliment to the Reality. It’s a pearl big ball, and it acts like one. Strong mid lane motion that doesn’t slow down. I love big pearl assym’s that get up and go, but clear the front section of the lane faster. I love the Reality, but it needs quite a bit of oil to keep it in play. The Altered Reality is almost as strong but will allow you move left further without sacrificing motion through the pins. If you want and like a big 1-2 punch on the higher end of ball reaction, pair up this beast with the Reality and you will be set.

Thanks,
Jason Hollingsworth
Storm Amateur Staff
Bowlifi Staff    
#StormNation

Zach Shoff
900 Global Staff Member
BowlerMAXX Pro Shop Staff Member
Right-Handed Rev Rate: 350
Speed: 15mph
PAP: 4 Over & 3/4 Up
If you had the original Reality this is a nice counterpunch to add to the bag. With the S84 pearl coverstock you get some extra length added when lanes begin to transition and still have hard driving continuation through the pins.

Altered Reality: Cover S84 Pearl 1500 polished
 Core: Disturbance Core
RG: 2.49 Dif. 0.052 PSA: 0.018

Layout: 30 x 3 ¾ x 30, Speed Dominant, Rev Rate 275-325 PAP: 5 ¾ over 1” up.

The new addition to the Reality line up the Altered Reality. I will say this is the 2nd asym pearl ball that I am a huge fan. I like to say that the Altered is a Zen on steroids. Has a very similar ball motion but a stronger backend motion. The Altered has the ball motion and shape that I really like. The cover is strong enough to get through the fronts on fresh conditions and stores enough energy down lane to get through the pins. This is a ball that can be played on various parts of the lane based on your style of play. If you are a fan of the Reality as most PBA players are your going to love the Altered. Another great addition to the Global line up.

900 Global Altered Reality Ball Review by PJ Haggerty

After having a lot of success with the original Reality, I was excited to see a pearlized version of it called the Altered Reality.  Using the same Disturbance Asymmeetric core as the engine and wrapped with the S84 pearl coverstock, the Altered Reality is a high performance, strong addition to the line and rolls great.  With an RG of 2.49 and differential of .052, I’ve have had a lot of success on medium-longer patterns with a good amount of volume. 

I’ve drilled one so far and love it.  I mapped it out as 5 x 4 x 75.  This puts the pin above my middle finger and the mass bias just to the right of my thumb.  The Altered Reality is a perfect compliment to the original Reality, Zen, and Phaze 4.  Because of the big core and low RG, this ball needs some oil on the lane to remain controllable.  I’d recommend using it mainly on medium-longer patterns because of how strong it rolls.

If you need a high performance asymmetrical ball with a pearl cover that never stops down lane and can be used on multiple patterns, the 900 Global Altered Reality should be the next ball you drill!

LANE CONDITION

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple Patterns, Sport and Recreational

COMMENTS

The Altered Reality is a bowling ball that I was very much looking forward to throwing knowing how well the Reality rolled for me. The Altered Reality features a successful and unique Disturbance asymmetric core and the S84 Response Pearl coverstock, which allows the Altered Reality to be cleaner through the front part of the lane.

I drilled my Altered Reality with a pin-up layout, just like my Reality: 60 x 5 1/4 x 40. Even with the cleaner S84 pearl coverstock, this Disturbance core seems to want to roll very early. With the layout that I chose for my Altered Reality, I think this ball is a little bit “in between” for me. It is a little too strong and responsive for me to play straighter angles but also doesn’t have enough continuation for more open angles of play. I would drill another Altered Reality, but with a less flaring layout.

I do believe this Altered Reality looks pretty good when there is a large amount of conditioner in the front/middle part of the lane pattern - like a lot of house shots - or lane surface is quite slick. The Altered Reality also works well on medium and shorter patterns when those patterns break down a little bit. Just like my Reality, the Altered Reality goes through the pins very well.