Harsh Reality Pearl • 900 Global • Batch 900
Core • Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core
Coverstock • Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Finish • Reacta Gloss
Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.48 Differential • .054 PSA •.019
Layout • 4 5/8 x 4 ¼ x 1 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

900 Global has created an explosive monster with the release of the Harsh Reality Pearl! And If you were a fan of the original Reality, get ready for the next-generation Pearl version! The Harsh Reality Pearl starts with the original Disturbance Core and is now wrapped with A.I. Technology, making it the strongest Disturbance Core yet. And when you combine that with the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock, you have another 900 Global striking success in the makings! So, let's take a closer look at what makes the Harsh Reality Pearl so amazing!

The Original Disturbance Core was developed for the Original Reality. And From its beginning, the Disturbance Core had an exceptional motion for straighter players like me. I liked how the Disturbance Core built momentum in the mid-lane without burning itself out by the end of the pattern! And now, with the A.I. Core technology surrounding the Disturbance Core, the Harsh Reality Pearl has an intense amount of energy that simply destroys anything in its path! And if you are a straighter player like me, you will love the Disturbance A.I. Core's relentless pursuit to keep steam-rolling and finding the pocket! Even further, I would say that if you are like me and tend to miss right in those crucial moments - relax—the Disturbance A.I. Core has your back. You can count on it to deliver the results for you!

Let's talk about the brilliant mixture of Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock! I couldn't ask for a better Pearl Reactive for my straighter and low-rev game! Mind you, for my review, I started with a 3000-grit Abralon finish, frankly, because the factory Reacta Gloss finish doesn't work for me.

However, with a 3000-grit surface on my Harsh Reality Pearl, the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl was outstanding! Straighter players will love the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl's ability to be clean through the heads yet find a smooth biting traction in the mid-lane. And I was impressed with how the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl was able to see the lane early and not over-skid because of my lower rev rate.

Further, I liked how the Reserve Blend 902 had a crisp and clean motion off the pattern without being over-sensitive to friction or squirrelly in spotty conditions. Lastly, I would say that as the original S84 Solid Coverstock made the Reality a solid powerhouse. The Reserve Blend 902 Pearl makes Harsh Reality Pearl the explosive must-have sister!

In closing, 900 Global has done an outstanding job creating the Harsh Reality Pearl! Because the Harsh Reality Pearl is NOT just another "Reality" with a different coverstock! Instead, I would boldly say that the Harsh Reality Pearl is a stand-alone monster that continues the Reality Legacy that will keep you striking worldwide! So, stop by your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have your Harsh Reality Pearl ready to roll for your fall league season! And enjoy the success the Harsh Reality Pearl will bring to your game!


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

ok all, this ball is a pearl beyond no other. For myself, I had to hit it with a 3000 pad. It just was a little to much of a hockey stick hook for me. So hitting it smoothed it out just for me. I tried it on a few sport patterns during the summer leagues , and now that the fall leagues are starting  up. its a nice ball indeed to follow the Solid Harsh Reality. If the harsh starts to hook a little early, you can grab the Harsh Pearl to take its place. Its an awesome 1-2 punch to have in your bag. Keep in mind the lane shine, so its always nice to clean your equipment and get the surface of the bowling balls how you like them.

LANE CONDITION

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

COMMENTS

As the name of the bowling ball states, the Harsh Reality Pearl is a pearlized version of the original Harsh Reality. The Harsh Reality Pearl features the proven Disturbance asymmetric A.I. core and the Reserve Blend 902 Pearl coverstock. This bowling ball should be in everyone’s arsenal. 

I drilled my Harsh Reality Pearl with a pin-up layout that I normally use on such bowling balls: 65 x 5 ½ x 35. This layout results in medium amount of flare and helps such strong bowling balls to stay on the line of play a little bit easier. The coverstock on the original Harsh Reality felt a little too strong for my liking, unless I was bowling on a very clean lane surface. The Harsh Reality Pearl seems to feature a much better core and coverstock combination. The strength of the core makes the ball want to read the oil patterns sooner while the coverstock helps the bowling ball to get down the lane a little easier. I really liked that I could keep my Harsh Reality Pearl polished without feeling like the bowling ball skids to long.

In my eyes, the Harsh Reality is one the best pearl asymmetric bowling balls that has been released recently. I think it could be used on multiple patterns and on multiple lane surfaces. It seems like the bowling ball rolls well with different layouts as well. I do see this Harsh Reality Pearl rolling very well on “House Patterns” especially at bowling centers with higher friction lane panels. If you are looking for a pearl asymmetrical bowling ball – this is the one to get.

Global – Harsh Reality Pearl
14-pounds
Layout 5.5x4x2
Style – stroker
Ball Speed – 14–15 mph at pins
Condition – house pattern - HPL surface
Surface – box condition

I’ve not had much success with recent Global products. The last one I really matched up with was an Xponent. Whether it was poor layout choices on my part, unable to find surfaces to match up to what I wanted to see, nothing was going right.
I decided I wanted to give the Harsh Pearl a shot. Went with a little longer pin and buffer than I normally would. After I dropped down to 14 pounds, I drilled my first couple of balls too strong trying to compensate for the difference in RG and differential numbers. I wanted to see what going in the opposite directly would do.
My initial impression of the ball is its pretty rollie for me. Gives me a little blend off the dry. In box condition, it was a little too clean for me. Put it on the spinner and used a 2000 pad to take the shine off the ball. Motion suited my eye more with the surface adjustment.
It’s not going to be nearly as clean or angular as my VEBO. Giving the appearance of more versatility. However, I’m not going to be able to play the oil / keep it in front of me. I will need to see some dry down-lane to ensure motion through the pins. As I said, it does blend some wet/dry for me. But I did anticipate a bit stronger motion even with the weaker pin for me.
This is one, I’ll get some additional games in with and probably make additional surface adjustments. I’m not certain who I’d recommend this one for. I can see the extremes where someone with a very low rev rate could play the dry in box condition and see higher rev rates being able to play the puddle but would anticipate them having to take off some polish to do so unless you’re rev dominate with slow speed. Us folks in the middle, I think there could be different options for better overall performance.