My Review of the 900 Global Chemical X
This ball I went with very simple basic layout pin up between the fingers drilling. I was very surprised to see how predictable this ball is not overly strong more for medium to possibly heavier lane conditions pending on the layout. This ball seems to really excel for me on tougher patterns where I need something to read the lane early and be very smooth and predictable off the end of the pattern.

Summary: I suggest this ball for anyone looking for very predictable reaction and smooth rolling ball for tougher lane conditions

Layout: 40 x 4 1/2 x 50

This is a unique piece for this seasons line up. When I first saw the core/cover numbers of this release I was curious where it would actually stand reaction wise. I never had a Favorite before but was a huge fan of the King Cobra. With that being said I based my review against the King Cobra and Breakdown.

OOB the Chemical X is really an early rolling piece that will not over react off the dry. With the addition of the Tour Line this season, you can really see what the designers are trying to add to the 900 global product line. I decided to play with the surface to see if I could find a good fit for my bag. The best reaction I saw was when i took the cover down to 500, 100, 2000, 4000. This prevented the ball from rolling to early and reading the lane better.

Comparing this ball to the King Cobra, while it has the same cover it is a completely different reaction. I feel that the Chemical X digs into the mid lane a lot earlier and is smoother off the break point. Comparing the X to the Breakdown I see a lot of overlap between the 2. It would basically boil down to the user preferring Asymmetric vs Symmetric pieces.

All in all if you are looking for a smooth rolling piece for your "tournament bag" than give this one a look. Personally this one was tough to match up to and I am a fan of the Breakdown anyways. I will certainly bring it to longer format tournaments because I can see the benefits but not during standard league play.

This is the first sanded reactive ball in the new Tour Preferred Series. It uses the S55 cover and the Pod core system. This is a ball that will fit in most players bag. It is a perfect benchmark ball. I used a 60x4 1/2x65 layout on the Chemical X

Bowling on a 40 foot medium volume oil house shot, the Chemical X has a very predictable ball motion. It allowed me to attack the pattern from a more direct angle.  As the pattern broke down I was still able to use the Chemical X and it gave me more of a strong arcing motion on the back.  Pin carry was also great with the Chemical X.
 
For those who are looking for a good benchmark ball that will be usable on a variety of medium to heavy oil patterns, I would strongly recommend the Chemical X.

Paul Colombani
900 Global/AMF Pro Shop Staff
BowlersMart Woodridge Store Manager

900 Global Chemical X
#15.3
3" pin
3.5 oz top

Rt. hand
14-15 mph
PAP 4 9/16

Drilling: 5 X 4, pin up, surface 4000.
Volume 38-41ft
THS, Kegel Challenge Series, Sport

Chemical X - if you liked the Favorite you'll love the Chemical X!  Drilled it pin up, 5 x 4, cg inside grip, left it in out of box 4000 surface.  This one is a touch smoother than the Favorite for those who remember that gem and it's reaction.  Revs up but smooth off the spot but really finishes through the pins.  Was impressive for a ball with surface.  Really did hold its revs and stay consistent no matter any differences in release.  Impressed with the versatility of the ball.  Could use it on THS for all 3 games 701 1st night.  Deeper I moved ball still cornered enough to carry.  This is easily a benchmark ball or 1st out of the bag.  Excellent bang for the buck here.  Don't let the S55 cover number fool you, its aggressive enough for medium to heavy depending on speed.  Would love to see this in a pearl version!  I tip my hat to 900 Global on this nugget.

Joe Arvai

Coverstock: S55 Solid
Finish: 4000 Grit
Core: Pod Symmetric
Layout: 85 x 3 7/8 x 75
Oil Pattern: USBC White 2
Pin Placement: Below ring finger

Ball was used during our local association tournament on a surface with a lot of friction and this particular White pattern played very wet/dry from the start. After practice and watching others struggle with finding a motion to smooth out the wet/dry, I used the Chemical X to do just that. The ball gives a very predictable, smooth motion and does not overreact if thrown in the dry. The ball reads the mid-lane very well and has a very continuous motion through the pins which provided vastly improved carry. All in all, as others have said, this is a great benchmark ball that can be used on a multitude of oil patterns.

Brent Ritchie
900 Global Regional Staff Member