LANE CONDITION

Length:42

Volume:25

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS

15 Mph
340 RPM
PAP 4 7/16> 5/8^
Right Handed
Ave 220-230
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Xponent
4 3/4x2 1/8
RG 2.48
DIFF .042

The Xponent is a little earlier than my Phaze 2. It definitely screams benchmark with the solid cover and where it fits in the lineup. It’s a little more round in the backend than the P2 but it’s evident this ball is very good from the word go. More ball than my IQ tour, this one fills a gap in the line up. It uses the Shrapnel 2.0 Core and the Blend 701 solid Coverstock. This one deserves consideration for your bag.



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900 Global Xponent
Cover: Reserve Blend701â„¢ Solid Reactive
Core: Shrapnel 2.0â„¢ (Symmetrical)
Color: Midnight/Cyan

Review:
The Xponent combines a new cover blend with a core last seen in the Ordinance C4. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). The first thing that we noticed was how smooth this cover/core combination is. This ball easily fits in to that ‘benchmark’ ball category. Predictability that is like the Phaze II and original Hy-Road to give an example. This is probably the most consistent mid-high performance (below the Zen line) ball that the 900 Global has produced to date. One thing to note is we did not change the out of box surface on this piece (Often we will blend the covers a bit to be a slight bit more predictable on our house pattern). With its versatility we see this ball being in many bags, league bowlers and tournament players too!

Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson
900 Global Pro Shop Staffers
joel@parklanes.net
kyle@parklanes.net
dean@frontierfuncenter.net
www.900Global.com
#GoGlobal

I drilled my XPONENT up 4.5 x 4 x 3. This puts the ball in a pin up position just above my ring finger. I have thrown it mainly at the 4000 abr box finish. I have thrown this on regular house conditions and also in a PBA50 Regional on Steelsmith-42 pattern.

On house, I have used it to blend out the wet/dry very well. It has enough shape to roll thru the tugs into the puddle and is smooth enough to blend out the dryer part of the lane. I can use a little more hitting power doing this so I have to make sure I don't let off the fingers doing this or it is flat ten every time. On the Steelsmith-42 pattern, it was a little too early as the pattern had a lower volume for a 42 foot pattern and more of a shined ball like the 900 GLOBAL ZEN GOLD LABEL was a better option as it didn't see that up front friction the XCEPTION seen. The XCEPTION side by side with balls like the GOLD LABEL and DNA were like this: DNA was more earlier and continuous motion. While the ZEN GOLD LABEL was longer thru the fronts and more down lane than the XPONENT.

Grab an XPONENT if you want to smooth out the wet/dry of league or need something a little less than your bigger earlier hook monsters more in the middle range.

900 Global Xponent
Coverstock: Reserve Blend 701 Solid Reactive
Box Finish: 4000-Grit Abralon
Core: Shrapnel 2.0 Symmetric Core
RG: 2.48, Diff: 0.042 (15 lbs)
VLS Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 5 x 35
PAP: 5 3/16” right x 5/8” up
Rev rate: 400 rpm
Average speed: 16.5 mph
Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie, WI
Pattern: Medium volume THS

The 900 Global Xponent is Global’s latest release that features the all-new Reserve Blend 701 solid reactive cover that’s paired with the Shrapnel 2.0 symmetric core that was found in the Ordinance C4. The intent of this core/cover combo was to create a ball with a predictable, benchmark reaction that can be the first ball out of the bag that also provides the optimal shape for medium volume lane conditions.

I drilled the Xponent with my standard drilling I use for many symmetrical balls which puts the pin above my ring finger with the CG kicked to the right. After throwing it for a few games, I definitely think the folks at 900 Global nailed the design intent of the Xponent. For me, it’s a medium-strong ball with a very continuous motion throughout the entire lane – which is exactly what I look for in a benchmark ball. The Reserve Blend 701 solid cover is strong enough that it still reads the reads the lane when in oil, and when it sees friction the medium strength Shrapnel 2.0 core helps the ball to roll off the dry instead of jerking too hard. What’s also great is that the Xponent is adaptable to different hand positions, so if I stay behind it a bit more it responds accordingly by going more forward, but if I have a stronger hand position it will come harder off the spot. By comparison, the OG Zen is a bit stronger overall, and the Zen Gold Label is cleaner with a sharper backend.

The Xponent is a great addition to the 900 Global lineup and fits the bill of a solid benchmark ball. All players need a ball like this in their bag that gives them a predictable motion for league as well as tournaments.

Chris Pollentier
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
#StormNation
#StrikingWorldwide

900 Global Xponent

Coverstock: 701 Solid Reactive

Finish: 4000 Abralon

Core: Shrapnel 2.0

Symmetric

RG: 2.49

Differential: 0.042

The new 900 Global Xponent is the next must have ball in everybody's bag. This has turned into my benchmark ball and is usually the firts ball out of my bag. It has a very smooth reaction that's picks up well in the midlane but smooth's out on the backend, but carries the corners very well. The ball is very predicable and smooth with its out of box finish, so I wanted to try it with a little shine on it and I was not disappointed. It is much cleaner through the midlane but really breaks off the friction down lane. I compare this ball to one of my favorites, The Ordiancne C4. The Xponent is smoother out of the box than the C4 but overall a bit stronger. I feel the Xponent is a great replacement for the C4 in my bag.

The Xponent is a great house shot ball and a filler ball when you have a gap in your arsenal for medium patterns that is more smooth. Even though this ball is designed to be more smooth I drilled mine stronger with a sharper pin buffer
4 3/4 x 5 x 1 just to give me a lil more forgiveness if I miss at the bottom or leak it too far left. The Xponent is a great compliment if you had a 3 ball arsenal with 900 Global Reality for heavy oil, 900 Global Eternity/Eternity Pi for medium-heavy oil and 900 Global Xponent for medium oil.

In league I have been able to use it all 3 games in a typical lefty fashion standing 20 and rolling it down 2nd arrow and just walks to the pocket. Once the lanes start to change then I would move my feet right 4-5 boards aiming to 13-14 at the arrows and with the buffer being 1 inch it helps it recover down lane when I get around it. I have not used it much in tournaments but I can see it being a ball to change to after 1-2 games (living in California/bay area). The Xponent is a ball I can see you can’t go wrong having in your bag!

Garrett Richardson
Storm Amateur Staff
IG: grich_bowling

900 Global Xponent ball Review by PJ Haggerty

Benchmark.  Versatile.  Consistent.  Those three descriptions are perfect for the new 900 Global Xponent.  This ball lives in the 700 series, meaning mid-level performance but very compatible with all types of styles, rev-rates, and angles.  The RG comes in at 2.48, has a differential of .042, and it’s wrapped with a 701 solid coverstock.  The core is symmetrical and so far I’ve been extremely impressed with the Xponent. 

I’ve drilled two so far but the one I’ve had the most success with is mapped out as 5 x 3.5 with a 4’ pin buffer.  This puts the pin below my bridge with a decent shift of the CG.  I used it right out of the box and let oil create a lane-shine finish.  I think the closest comparison to this ball is a Phaze II.  Comparing the two, I believe the Xponent reads the lane just as early, but I have the response time quicker.  That could explain the differential between the two balls.  With a lower differential, the Xponent sees friction a little faster and creates a quicker response time.

Across several different patterns and surfaces, I’ve had a ton of success with the Xponent as one of the first balls out of my bag.  It compliments the Eternity Pi, Zen Gold Label, and DNA really well. 

If you’re looking for a strong, benchmark piece to add to your league or tournament bag, go drill the Xponent by 900 Global!