Author Topic: Harsh Reality (Read 13072 times)

BallReviews-scodaddy21 · « **on:** February 16, 2024, 10:10:42 AM »

The 900Global Harsh Reality is an upgraded version of the original Reality with A.I. Core Technology! Featuring the Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Core, this ball offers a familiar lane appearance but delivers enhanced overall performance compared to its predecessor. With a lower RG, higher differential, and increased intermediate differential, the Harsh Reality maintains the shape of the original Reality while excelling on the heaviest oil patterns. The Reserve Blend 902 Solid Cover finished with 2000 Grit Abralon, is specifically designed for the toughest conditions, making it the most powerful ball ever produced by 900 Global. The unique Reserve Blend 902 Solid Cover ensures maximum oil absorption and displacement for increased hook potential.

Color: Atomic/Graphite/Black
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric (14-16#)
Coverstock: Reserve Blend 902 Solid Reactive
Finish: 2000-Grit Abralon
Hook Potential: High
Length: Medium
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
RG: 2.48 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.054 (for 15# ball)

ethanfiore313@gmail.com · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2024, 05:21:17 AM »

Lane Condition
Length: 40
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

The Harsh Reality is 900 Global's new high end solid asymmetrical. Compared to the original Reality, the Harsh Reality is a early and more continuous shape overall while the OG Reality is less aggressive but more controllable. The Altered Reality was a lot cleaner overall compared to the Hrash Reality and is a good step down. If you're looking for a new hook monster,
the Harsh Reality is for you!

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Ethan Fiore
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Right 2 Handed
Rev Rate: 500
Speed: 17.5
PAP: 4 1/8 up 7/8

TBenner300 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2024, 03:44:19 PM »

The 900 Global Harsh Reality features the new Reserve Blend 902 solid coverstock and the Disturbance A.I. asymmetric core. At 15 pounds the RG is a low 2.48 with a differential of .054 and an intermediate diff of .019. Finished at 2000-grit abralon, the Harsh Reality needs a good deal of oil to be effective. Once the Reality was discontinued, you knew 900 Global would have to release something they were sure would be able to fill its shoes. They did not disappoint…for me, the Harsh Reality hooks a few boards more than the original Reality and has the same strong backend motion which made the original such a fan favorite. The combination of cover and A.I. core make this the only ball you will need for the longer and heavier volume oil patterns. If you find the out of box finish is a bit too early, try bringing the surface up to 4000. This will provide a little more push through the front of the lane. Just remember, this ball is designed to hook in oil and that is exactly what it does!

rkollmeyer · « **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2024, 07:27:21 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Length: 43

Volume: 25

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS

COMMENTS

Layout: 4 1/2 x 4 x 2

The original Reality has been a staple in tournament bags since it was released in 2021. The Harsh Reality builds on the original with a slightly stronger cover, so it reads the lane a little bit sooner than the Reality. The biggest change is the addition of the AI Outer Core technology. The Harsh Reality is a good ball for the fresh on longer and heavier oil conditions. With a lower RG and 2000 grit finish, it will be able to dig through the heaviest of oil.

My Specs -
Speed - 16 mph,
Rev Rate - 315.
PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/1FDc5-_-f70

kristisbowl · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2024, 12:11:52 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): Multiple sport and recreational patterns.

COMMENTS

The Harsh Reality is new release from 900 Global that features Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Core and the Reserve Blend 902 Solid coverstock. The name speaks for itself, The Harsh Reality is one of the strongest bowling balls to date.

I used the original Reality a lot and it was one of my favorite asymmetrical bowling balls; therefore, I drilled my Harsh Reality with the same pin-up layout: 65 x 5 x 3/4 x 30. For me, throwing this bowling ball with the “out-of-box” surface was very difficult as this Harsh Reality was so strong that I found it hard to keep the bowling ball on the right side of the head-pin. I quickly brought the surface up to 4000-grit and the ball reaction was much better as the bowling ball got down the lane much easier. It is still a very, very strong bowling ball.

Honestly, to throw this bowling ball with the “out-of-box” surface, there has to be a lot of oil on the lane and the lane itself needs to be pretty new and slick. After a slight surface change, my Harsh Reality looked decent on some medium to longer patterns where the backends where very responsive. I have also tried my Harsh Reality on a standard “house” pattern and this bowling ball is great at blending the “wet/dry” conditions. One thing I will add is that this bowling ball went through the pins very well for me. Bowlers that like bowling balls like Gem or Super Nova, will find the Harsh Reality very useful.

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS

Watch myself and Verity Crawley throw the Harsh Reality on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPJr4ROeu8M&t=7s

Rick K · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2024, 02:19:36 PM »

Harsh Reality • 900 Global • 900 Blend Series
Core • Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core
Coverstock • 902 Blend Solid Finish • 2000-grit Abralon
Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.48 Differential • .054 PSA •.019
Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 1/4 x1 3/4
Tester PAP • 5” R, 5/8” D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Tester Rev Rate • 300
Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street

When 900 Global introduced the original Reality, they set a new standard for strong-hooking, hard-hitting, and pin-crushing bowling balls! And now, with the powerful, newly upgraded Harsh Reality, 900 Global has taken that Reality's success to a whole new level! The Harsh Reality is an impressive new release that belongs in any straighter player's arsenal. So, let's take a look at what's behind the great success of Harsh Reality!

The Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Core is built on the proven Disturbance Core found in the 900 Global Reality family line that we straighter players have come to love. And now, with the addition of the outer A.I. Core surrounding the Disturbance Core, 900 Global has brought power to a whole new level! I found the Disturbance A.I. Core to be aggressive in the mid-lane as it fights to find its balance and relentless as it makes its turn off the pattern! I loved the intensity I found the Disturbance A.I. delivered no matter where I rolled my Harsh Reality. Whether poetry off my hand, tugged inside, or leaked right, the Disturbance A.I. Core never failed to get me back to the pocket! And with my higher-speed, low rev-rate game, I could count on the added performance of the Disturbance A.I. Core to kick out those dreaded- oh-no, I missed ten pins!

Now, make no mistake about the Reserve Blend 902 Solid Coverstock! It is designed to cut through oil and perfectly complements the Disturbance A.I. Core. I loved how the Reserve Blend 902 Solid made my Harsh Reality –"hook out of the box." If you can imagine a straighter player on fresh oil, making a five-board move left with his feet and eyes and still crushes the pocket. You will begin to understand the strength the Reserve Blend 902 coverstock brings to the Harsh Reality! The Reserve Blend 902 Solid dominates in heavy oil. It even enables a straighter player like me to swing the lane a bit and enjoy striking more from the benefits of a wider entry angle! And with that wider entry angle, your score has no choice but to go up!

In closing, the Harsh Realty by 900 Global is a powerful ball that belongs in any straighter player's arsenal! With the Disturbance A.I. Core and the Reserve Blend 902 Coverstock combination, 900 Global has produced the most optimized Reality destined to strike and bring outstanding results to your game on fresh THS conditions! And it will give us straighter players the added confidence to keep moving inside and opening our angle that keeps striking all night long! So, stop by your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today, and don't hesitate to put the Harsh Reality in your arsenal! It's that good!

Rick Klimowicz
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
Roll the Ball Pro Shop
Penndel, PA

caseyccg · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2024, 07:37:05 PM »

Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and 1 1/8 up

Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 4 5/8 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 1/4 x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)

The Harsh Reality is a solid AI version of the Reality. I had the OG Reality relatively clean and more downlane than most bigger solids. This was great until I needed something bigger and slower to handle more oil and be controlled on the backend. The Harsh Reality solves that problem. The cover is definitely earlier than the OG Reality. The great thing is the AI core allows the Harsh Reality to keep it’s axis a little longer and not roll out like some of the bigger balls tend to. The Harsh Reality is the new standard for big strong solid asyms!

smdbowling · « **Reply #22 on:** May 02, 2024, 10:49:09 AM »

Harsh Reality - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: 902 Solid
Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon
Core: Disturbance Asymmetric
Layout: 5 X 3 X 2 1/2
RG: 2.48
Differential: 0.054
Intermediate Diff: .019

Review
The Tour Engineered 900 Series all new Harsh Reality utilizes the Reserve Batch Blend 902 solid coverstock combined with the Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core to give you the strongest ball in the 900 Global line. I am convinced the Harsh Reality is stronger than the original reality and slightly better performance. Mostly due to the AI core technology. I drilled my Harsh Reality with my standard pin up layout and this ball did not disappoint. It was able to read in the mid lane but still continue through the pins. I have used this on a 43 foot high volume pattern as well as typical house shots. I found this ball performing well on both, however this ball thrives when it sees a lot of volume. For me the Harsh Reality is two to three boards stronger than the original Reality. The Harsh Reality will be my first choice on heavy oil patterns. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers that are looking for a strong ball to help with those really oliy fresh lane conditions.

Sean Daniels
900 Global Staff Member
Hillsboro, OR

hammermike2000 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2024, 11:46:25 AM »

If you need a ball that ignores heavy oil, the Harsh Reality is your best choice. This is the classic “strong core, strong coverstock” combination that any bowler looking for a heavy or long oil pattern ball needs. Replacing the original Reality is a massive task, and while the Harsh is a touch stronger than that ball, it lives up to the hype. The amount of midlane traction that this ball creates is off the charts. Due to this, once the lanes dry up, you'll need to transition to something better suited for medium lanes – the original Eternity is a perfect step down.

Mike LeViner

9orbetter · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2024, 03:42:27 PM »

LANE CONDITION

Length: 42'
Volume: Med/Heavy
Type: House

COMMENTS

Likes: Control, Readability

PICTURES AND/OR VIDEOS
Specs:
RG: 2.48
Diff: 0.054
MB: .019

Website description:
The original Reality just got a major upgrade! Presenting the Harsh Reality featuring A.I. Core Technology! The Disturbance A.I. Asymmetric Core will provide a familiar look on the lanes yet with more overall performance than that of the original Reality. Paired with the Reserve Blend 902 Solid Cover which was specifically crafted for the heaviest of conditions, the Harsh Reality will be the strongest ball that 900 Global has ever produced!

Up next in the 900 family, I give you the Harsh Reality!
Built to replicate and replace the OG Reality with today's tech. Slightly lower RG:2.48 and higher Diff: 0.054 add in the AI outer core and you get more hitting power and carry at the pins.

Tested on a med/heavy house shot (Layout:4.5 x 3.5 x 1 VLS) allowed my game to play right of 10 in OOB and some lane shine. Compared to my OG drilled with the same layout was easily 2/3 boards stronger and 2 feet earlier. Carry was higher based on equal pocket shots hence the AI core. I feel the Reserve Blend 902 cover give it better traction on higher volumes the the S84 Response.

Compared to my Eternity PI its roll is more forward as the PI is rolly and I can move in with more consistent pin carry and pocket control. I am a speed/rev matched bowler but can see all styles utilizing this ball with the proper layouts and cover prep.

I recommend this ball looking to upgrade from the OG or need a RG Gem replacement. Visit your local VIP Pro-shop today

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PJ Haggerty · « **Reply #25 on:** June 10, 2024, 04:37:28 PM »

900 Global Harsh Reality Ball Review by PJ Haggerty

If you drilled the original Reality and had success, chances are you’ll be impressed with the new Harsh Reality from 900 Global. I really enjoyed the original Reality but always thought the cover was a bit too clean at times. The Harsh Reality has been beefed up with a stronger cover and an upgraded outer core (A.I. technology). This results in a similar motion compared to the original Reality, you’ll notice more dig in the mid-lane and an earlier shape than before.

I purposely drilled this one a little weaker knowing how strong it’s designed to be. The layout I used is 6 x 5 x 2. This puts the pin above my middle finger and the mass bias just to the right of my thumb. I also hit the surface with 3000 and water to make it more usable in league. On tougher patterns, I’ve had success hitting it with 1000 to make sure it picks up the right way. It’s been a perfect ball to start with out of the bag and compares to my Gem and Absolute Power.

If you need a super strong, asymmetrical monster that will see the lane on any pattern and any surface, go drill a Harsh Reality from 900 Global!

ascaccia94 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 21, 2024, 08:47:54 PM »

HAND: LEFT (ONE HANDED)

PAP: 4 3/8 OVER / 1/16 UP

BALL SPEED: 16MPH

REV RATE: 420

AXIS TILT: 20

AXIS ROTATION: 50

LAYOUT: 60X5X65

The Harsh Reality is a new and improved Reality, with the original Reality I had a fairly clean solid ball that gave me decent pop down lane and rolled extremely well when the lane panels had more front friction or if there was lighter volume. With the Harsh Reality were getting a stronger upgraded version to battle the heaviest of oil patterns. For me this ball comes out only when there is about 30ml or more. This ball controls the front and the middle part of the lane extremely well and acts as if there isn't much oil on the lane at all giving me guaranteed hook. Players who are going to love this ball are people who bowl on heavier volume sport patterns, or players who bowl on a typical house shot who have a lower rev rate. This ball will make to get up into a roll for just about anyone. If you’re looking to replace the OG Reality or are just looking for a hook monster look no further than the Harsh Reality.

rodbowler75 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 08, 2024, 01:37:33 PM »

The latest release in the 900 series is the Harsh Reality. A stronger more aggressive version of the very successful Reality. The Harsh reality has the same core but now wrapped in AI tech. When i first drilled it i was really impressed with how it response down lane. I drilled mine 50x5x45 this ball is a benchmark in my bag when on higher volume of oil. I feel like it's cleaner than the Enertity PI and a great shape to have in your bag.

peterdohanjr · « **Reply #28 on:** July 17, 2024, 07:22:49 PM »

Bowler Stats:
Speed: 15.5 MPH
Rev Rate: 250 RPM
Tilt: 6.6 degrees
Axis Rotation: 80 degrees
PAP: 4 5/8 over 1 5/8 up

Layout: 5 X 4.25 X 2.75 VLS

Video Ball Review: https://youtu.be/zF37J8XDhFQ

I did not have a lot of success using the original Reality and that's crazy with how popular that ball is. With the release of the Harsh Reality the Disturbance core was upgraded with the A.I. technology so I wanted to see if that would change the shape of the ball motion and also see if the 902 coverstock would be more responsive compared to the smooth S84 Response coverstock featured on the Reality.

Along with this release I wanted to find a more pin down type of layout to use on a stronger asymmetrical solid. This layout is similar to the one I used on the Magic Gem. The A.I. added to the core helps the ball have a more quicker response off the dry at the end of the house shot. For me the Reality would be so smooth off the dry that I would move right to get the ball to read the dry better and it would be too strong and slow off the end of the house shot. The new 902 Solid is smooth through the oil of the house shot but blends the house pattern better so I notice when the ball begins to make its turn towards the pocket.

Pete Dohan
Storm Bowling Amateur Staff
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ZackNewman300 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2024, 06:48:11 PM »

The Harsh Reality is the "second coming" of the Reality, only this time with A.I. technology included in the core, as well as a slightly lower RG (2.48), and slightly higher differential and PSA values at .054 and .019. What this translates to is extra traction in the front and middle part of the lane, and increased hitting power at the pins with A.I. implemented into the outer core. I drilled my Harsh Reality 5.5 x 4 x 4 which gives me plenty of traction throughout the mid lane and through the pins on fresh conditions. It's rare that I am able to play super direct angles with this ball due to my medium speed (16 MPH) and rev rate (460), but this really isn't the ball for that. I have found it's happy place seems to be left of 15 and right of 25. With some hand position and speed manipulation, anything is possible and doable, but everyone has their comfort zone and that's where this ball fits into mine. It is 100% a fresh oil ball due to the strength of the 902 Reserve Blend cover and A.I. asymmetric core, first out of your bag on league night or tournament day.

BRitch14 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 09, 2024, 01:07:39 PM »

Drilling pattern: 4 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 5/8.
PAP: 4 1/2 over x 1 up
Pin position: Above bridge

So I needed a GEM replacement and decided on the Harsh Reality based on a number of reviews I had seen and videos I have watched. The ball looked incredibly strong and I never owned the original Reality so I was intrigued. I tossed this on a broken down THS and wow...it was DEFINITELY strong. It rolled very early and had no trouble fighting through the built up oil in the middle. However, for me being a slower ball speed/higher rev player there would need to be A LOT of head oil for this to be used. Probably not a ball I will be using a lot in league, but as a replacement to the GEM, which I also never threw in league, I can see it being very useful. Long patterns, heavy oil, and potentially on some cliffed patterns late in blocks where a big cover and core are needed, the Harsh Reality will shine.

Brent Ritchie
Storm Pro Shop Staff Member

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