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Coverstock S40â„¢
Flare Potential 3-4"
Finish 600-Grit/2000-Polish
Reaction Shape Roll & arc
Lane Condition Medium
Available weights 14, 15, 16

The Creature is a much longer ball than the Break, but smooth with a bigger backend than was expected. Ball went very long first couple of games, then it started hooking up a little sooner and hooking more. Not in a bad way! Better than I expected. This ball hits very hard and is smooth. As soon as the Break starts breaking too early put the Creature in your hand and keep the scores high. Great 1 2 punch from Phil and the guys.
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Dynothane carries end of story

900 Global Creature
15 lbs, 2-2.5 inch pin

Drilling: 4 inches pin-PAP, 45 degrees, 45 degrees (per Mo Pinel's new dual angle layout technique)

Surface: OOB

Lanes: Wood

Oil Condition: Short(er) pattern, reasonably flat. This is not a THS or Great Wall of China with a huge puddle in the middle; rather, it is a condition with decent volume in the front 15 feet, with plenty of friction downlane, due to both the short pattern and the higher friction lane material (wood).

Results: The Creature displayed easy length through the heads and a controlled backend ball reaction. This reaction was especially useful for playing a more direct line to the pocket; I could use the Creature far out toward the ditch, or dump/fudge it in the track area, to great effect. Many strikes were strung in this manner. Carry was superb, as is typical of most new balls on the market today; the pins were kept low, and all was well -- the Creature creates enough angle to carry the ten, but does not leave a ton of nine-pins like some balls do. As the lanes transitioned, small adjustments allowed me to continue playing the same area of the lane; this is a ball that I can either back off or up the speed/rev rate, and still produce a consistent ball reaction with. Still, at some point, the heads became too burnt, and the carrydown became too pronounced for me to continue playing far outside. Moving in, I kept my angle to the pocket as tight as possible, upped the speed, rev rate, and axis rotation, and once again found a very good line that produced a high number of strikes. The only time I found the Creature to not be at home was WAY inside; the weaker core's lower flare potential did not allow me to consistently carry from inside the 5th-6th arrow. Of course, this isn't where I would normally play with this ball, nor is it where I would like to play with any ball, if possible. I would much rather change my release or go to a weaker ball, than continue moving more and more inside (lofting the gutter cap is not my forte!).

In my opinion, compared to other balls out today, the Creature compares most favorably to either a Visionary Ogre Pearl or a Roto Grip Saturn. However, I believe that the Creature merges the two best parts of the two aforementioned balls -- it gets through the heads cleanly, makes a controlled arc to the pocket, and then punishes the pins, keeping everything nice and low. Plus, it looks great!

All in all, this is a definite winner from 900G that will undoubtedly find a home in my bag for most THS and shorter tournament shots (wherever friction is present, the Creature will go). I will update this review as more games are put on the ball (on different oil patterns and lane surfaces), and will soon put the finishing touches on a new video...

-- revTrex

I bought 2 Breaks, first one has a 2 inch pin, this one I drilled it with pin below my bridge, MB 2 inches away fron thumb. Left in box surface. Did not like it, low flare but strong cover. Because I had another one ordered with a 3.0" pin, I redrilled the first one and move the pin to the right, below the ring finger, much better reaction for oilier conditions, used it once on more oil and work just great. The second Break, with a 3.0 pin, drilled it with pin over ring finger. At first could not use it in my house, they change they oil pattern. But lately they change it again and has more oil. Still cover is to strong for the condition, so I hit it with Abralon 2000 and then polished it. Too smooth on the lane, didn't like it, went to the proshop again and give it a 4000 Abralon. Ladies and gentlemen, this ball is unreal. Has a strong backend but it doesn't overreact. It just turns to the pocket with power. Carry is great, I have my inserts color yellow, so when I am not release it correctly I know it, ten pins show up. So I correct my hand position and problem solved. Some friends had already told me that they will get one. There are some very good balls in the market, but this one has to be in the top five, this one is as strong and versatile as you can get.

The Creature

16lb 1oz
3 1/2" Pin

Drilled:
4" Pin to PAP
75 degree layout
Pin is just outside of the ring finger

Condition:
Second Shift House shot.

I bowled twice on the second shift.  The ball is great, but needs a little head oil.  To find that I moved in just a bit.  This gave me an area of the lane that was not being used much (some inside some outside).  The ball recovers in the midlane very well.  It then finishes up strong without being overly sharp/late.  

The carry from this ball is amazing.  The pins stay low and seem to bounce off the ball.

The next session with the Creature was Early shift with fresher oil.

Condition:
Fresh House shot

Moved out to the track area.  The ball was amazing again.  With the fresh oil the ball rolled up strong and continued through the pins.

Another winner from Phil and Eric.

Great job guys

-jb

Ball is an amazing benchmark ball and does a great job for replacing my retired danger zone.  I drilled it pin over fingers and cg stacked.  This ball is great on a medium to dry shot.  With the smooth reaction this ball tells me if i need to switch to something stronger or switch to something weaker.  Having the ball on heavy oil it will skid and when the ball hits carry down it will deffinately wiggle.  It is the most reliable ball in my bag because i know exactly what it can and cannot do.
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Kiall Hill
900Global
AMF 300
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