The Wolverine is back! The 900Global Wolverine Dark Moss is ready to attack with its versatile S70 Pearl coverstock and Lacerate 2.0 weight block. This ball will tear up some oil without sacrificing backend. The Lacerate 2.0 core changes direction quickly making it ideal for bowlers that want to move in and open their angles. The S70 Pearl coverstock will sneak through the front of the lane and tear up the backend on medium oil conditions.

Color: Dark Moss
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: LACERATE 2.0 Symmetric
Coverstock: S70 Pearl Reactive
RG: 2.54 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.053 (15# ball)
Finish: 4K - Fast
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil

The Wolverine Dark Moss is 900 Global’s newest addition to their 700 Series. The Dark Moss is 900 Global’s replacement to the Original Wolverine after it got banned from certain USBC events. I think that they have done a great job replacing this ball. With that being said, I feel that the Dark Moss and the original Wolverine are very similar, however, the Dark Moss is earlier and smoother (I attribute this to the Dark Moss having the 4k fast finish compared to the 1500 polish featured on the Wolverine). I believe that I would use them both in a very similar spot, however I would probably use the Dark Moss earlier in the day than the Wolverine. I think that the Dark Moss will be a great addition to your tournament or houseshot bag! Go out and get yours today!

900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss Ball Review

Bowler Stats:
Speed: 15.5 MPH
Rev Rate: 300 RPM
Tilt: 3-5 degrees
Axis Rotation: 60 degrees
PAP: 5 ⅜ over 1 ¼ up

With the release of the Dark Moss I wasn’t sure if this was going to be the same as the original or different. I know colors can change the reaction because some colors just roll better than others. The original Wolverine I drilled with a 4 ½ inch pin placement and on the local house shots it was conditional. If there was less friction at the end of the pattern then it went too long but with the right amount it rolled great. So with that in mind I figured the Dark Moss would be just as strong so I drilled it with a 5 X 41/2 X23/4 VLS layout to give the ball more length and if it was too early I will scuff it up with 2000 since it came with the 4K Fast.

Out of the box with the 4K Fast I liked the reaction. It was smoother off the friction than the original Wolverine but that could be because the original had a surface of 1500 grit with polish. As I continued to put more games on the Dark Moss it did shine up making it look like polish and caused an over/ under reaction on the house shot. I scuffed it with a 2000 pad and let it shine up again but now I have a more controllable reaction.

For my game the Dark Moss fits in between the NIght Road and the Hyped Pearl.


Pete Dohan
Storm Amateur Staff
#stormnation

The Wolverine Dark Moss is the latest addition to the 900 Global line. The biggest difference between the Dark Moss and the original Wolverine is the coverstock. The Dark Moss uses the S70 Pearl cover and the same Lacerate 2 core. The Dark Moss is clean and super quick off the dry. It does have a higher 2.54 RG and diff of .053, the Dark Moss is designed to be used when there's a good amount of friction, when the bigger balls are too early. I drilled mine 4x5x3 and it picks up the kids extremely well. I can see myself using it on house shots when I need to get in and give away the pocket a bit. If I was to drill another one I would drill it much weaker and have it be my end of block ball. The Dark Moss really wants to get in and be wheeled!

Do not be surprised if you see this ball make a lot of PBA tour telecasts! I have seen a ton of these out in PBA regional competition and the righties with any kind of rev rate make it look silly!

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

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

Simple.  The Dark Moss rolls like the OG Wolverine.  Nailed it.  Need I say more?

I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Wolverine dark moss 25x4.25x35. I was very excited and hoped this would have been a replacement for the OG wolverine, but it wasn’t. This ball works best for me when the lanes are dry which allows me to stay right. This ball is a bit cleaner down lane for me in comparison to the OG wolverine. I haven’t thrown this ball a ton in league but it’s definitely a great addition for players that need it for light and medium oil patterns.