900 Global
Sublime Focus
Coverstock: 804 Solid Coverstock
Finish: 2000 Grit Abralon
Core: Immersed Symmetric A.I.
(14 pd)
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.050

Layout: 5 x 5 x 3 1/2 - 2LS
Layout Extras: 2 1/8 Finger Depth, "X" - 4 1/2 D and 1 Inch Left
Tester: PAP 6 1/2 R, 1 1/4 D

Review:
The 900 Global Sublime Focus features a crafted 804 cover design that falls between the S77 and S84 range that 900 Globalers are familiar with over the past few years. A good ball within the 900 line to compare the Sublime Focus to is the Zen Master. However, the Sublime Focus is a significant upgrade in terms of A.I. core technology and the continuation this offering provides as a symmetric piece.

Moving forward a bit I see the Sublime Focus taking over that spot in my bag over the Storm Summit which has been very successful for me on longer sport patterns. My speed tends to be slower as well, so bigger balls burning up early can be the tendency in the arsenal. At first, I did not jump on grabbing a Sublime Focus. After working a few SPI MatchMakers it was clear to me this ball is special.

The Sublime Focus is a nice compliment to your bigger asym balls as well. Once you attack a pattern with your 900 Global Harsh Reality or your Storm Ion Max the Sublime Focus is perfect to keep the pattern within your control. I believe you will find a great deal of range with this ball. In addition, you can still move in with your shot and continuation is not a problem at all with the Sublime Focus.

For me, I did not do any surface adjustments. It was not needed and I'm satisfied with the OOB surface as is. Please be sure to visit your favorite pro shop today and don't forget to check in on my channel at: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A for occasional video reviews. Be sure to grab your 900 Global Sublime Focus today!

Michael Slatky
900 Global Staff Member
York, PA

Brunswick Vaporize Written Review

I am a left-handed bowler, 17 mph, 350 rpm, 19 AT, 55 AR, and decided to drill the Vaporize with a 45 x 5 x 40 dual angle layout. I wanted this pearl asymmetric reactive to be a good complement to my Radical Conspiracy Solid, and it is very impressive. The Vaporize features the legendary Zone Asymmetric core brought back from the Vapor Zone and Zone Classic, along with the HK22C - EVO Pearl coverstock featuring both HK22 technology and DynamiCore for more hitting power and longevity, as well as absurd shelf appeal.

I have used it on a 39 ft. THS, and this ball is clean and smooth, giving me closer to a symmetric type of roll but with the continuation of an asymmetric ball. It has more of that “hockey stick” motion which harkens back to some of the best balls ever produced in the Brunswick lineup. Overall, the Vaporize is about the same overall hook as my Conspiracy Solid, but the reaction shape is much more defined down-lane. I also have used the Vaporize on a 41 ft. Polish Cup sport pattern and it really performed well, even with the lower 20 mLs of oil volume. I was able to stay further left longer, keeping my ball reaction in front of me, playing more front to back, which is a key to success on sport patterns.

If you are looking for a pearl asymmetric ball that is both forgiving and gets off the spot superbly, look no further than the Brunswick Vaporize. Available now, you can order from Bowler Builders Pro Shops and remove the frown, throw the crown!!

Hammer Effect Tour Review
Stats: Speed – 17.0; RPM – 335; AT – 19; AR – 55
Layout: 45 x 5” x 40

Hammer’s newest Top Shelf launch, the Effect Tour, is a newly engineered, solid tour version of the original Effect featuring several improvements that should surely get lots of attention. Eliminating the Radial Disc from the bottom of the Huntsman core lowered the differential and intermediate differential, creating optimum numbers worthy of being Hammer’s next tour ball. I chose the layout I did to get the ball to roll forward a little sooner due to my higher tilt, but transition a bit slower to really utilize that longer, stronger roll phase of ball motion. I have used it on a couple of different patterns and here is my assessment:

42 ft. THS (typical house shot): The Effect Tour has been a very good ball for the house shot in two centers I frequent. What I love about this ball is that it chews through the oil, makes a defined move off the spot, but is still predictable enough to control from shot to shot. Very versatile to cover changes, I took mine from box finish, down to 1000 and back up to 3000, and it responds to all of those very well. If you are seeing too much early hook, take the cover up to 4000, too much length, just sand it to 1000 or even 500, it takes to those changes extremely well! Do not be afraid to adjust the surface to your game, this ball can handle it!

45 ft. Weber pattern: I just rolled on this pattern a few days ago, and the Effect Tour was the best ball in my bag on the fresh. Projection and speed control are key, and the Effect Tour at 2000 was the perfect matchup. It rolled forward perfectly and hit heavy through the pins, carrying the off pocket hits extremely well. As the four game block progressed, I was able to move further inside, roll the ball firm off my hand, and it saw the friction consistently, making my moves easier and more trustworthy, resulting in higher scores and more confidence in the ball.

If you are looking for that “benchmark” ball reaction from a high end asymmetric, with just a slightly lower diff. to help on those tricky sport patterns, look no further than the Hammer Effect Tour. Available to order now from Bowler Builders Pro Shops! Nothing hits like a Hammer!

Mo recommended Dawn. Something with degreaser and not too abrasive.