Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


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Clean, Smooth, predictable motion

The After Dark series introduces the all-new Function 400 Series.  This ball provides a true entry-level ball but is an absolute must have for the tournament player. When throwing it I was able to play further right in the dry on my THS.  It never over reacted but also did not lose power at the pins.  I was able to move left as the line dried out and still get the ball to hit.  This ball allows you to keep everything in front of you and is necessary for your shorter sport patterns.  This ball fits when Urethane is too little and other higher end equipment gets too much or to rolly and makes it hard to carry.  They come in solid and or pearl.  Of course, the pearl is a little later with a bit of a sharper break point.  This ball fits perfect here. Go Global and see for yourself!

LANE CONDITION
After Dark Pearl
Coverstock: S30 Pearl
Finish: 1500 Grit Polished
Core: Nightfall Symmetric
RG: 2.56
Differential: 0.030

Layout: 65 x 4 3/4 x 40
Tester:  PAP 5 1/2 R, 1 1/2 D

Review
The After Dark Pearl is quickly grabbing attention within the bowling industry this year.  The After Dark Pearl performs as advertised. It's truly an entry level ball that will perform well on drying THS conditions and also is an excellent choice in sport condition situations where you are looking for a controllable reaction out of a pearl.  I can't say enough about the After Dark series.  If you are a fan of the Boost series you are going to really enjoy the After Dark series as well.  Also, the price point for the After Dark series is simply unbeatable for 2018/2019.

Michael Slatky
900 Global Staff Member
York, PA

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Quick Stats:
PAP 5" right +3/4" up
Rev: 450+
Speed: 16mph (at breakpoint)
Tilt: 10 degrees
Axis Rotation: 40-60 degrees (comfort zone)

Hello All. Doing a season end review of the After Dark Pearl along with a few other favorites. This ball was specifically used on broken down THS and short oil sport. Although I only subbed in sport this year so I didn't get many games in.

What I was looking for:
Like most bowlers I typically will pickup new equipment for fresher conditions because who doesn't like a nice new benchmark ball. Where I've struggled is on houses with lighter THS volumes typically once the head oil is beat up and bowlers start chopping whatever oil is left in the middle. I've rarely come across good equipment for hooking heads or burn when attempting to square up my angles.

What I got:
I drilled my After Dark Pearl 5" x 65* (65x5"x65) with no balance hole. The cover teased slightly with a dry 2000 pad to knock a bit of shine down. This ball in one word control... It will read the lane a bit in oil which will make it work for fresh if desired. Where it shines is it's ability to control transition to dry boards. Where most lighter oil equipment will jerk or read the hook & roll phase to quickly (hoot/set) this blends it out creating a very continuous motion through the pins.  On 30-35ft sport patterns I was able to bowl with a lot of comfort and create more motion thru the deck than those using urethane and mild solid covers. 

Comparisons:
Unfortunately I don't have many comparisons to make here and over the years I've rotated this spot in my bag constantly. It easily hooks 5+ boards less then my Venom Shock Pearl and Desert Ops and is way more tempered on the backend. The Desert Ops catching more midlane  and motion on the backend, noticeably reading the dry harder. 

Conclusion:
I feel this ball will remain a hidden gem. There's some talk of it around the boards but it's easily over shadowed by the white and gold nuggets. I've yet to come across with another on the lanes. If you're a 900 Global fan I would highly recommend it to someone wanting to square up or is rev dominate in any way. I may try another with a 40* VAL