Xponent • 900 Global • 700 Series
Core • Shrapnel 2.0 • Symmetric
Coverstock • Reserve Blend 701 Solid • Finish 4000-Grit Abralon
Weight • 15 lbs. RG • 2.48 Differential • .042
Layout • 4 x 4 ½ x 2
Tester PAP • 5†R, 5/8†D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Testers Rev Rate • 300
Test Pattern • 42' THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street
900 Global is once again striking worldwide! And this time, with the marvelous release of the new Xponent. Combining the Shrapnel 2.0 Symmetric Core with the all-new Reserve Blend 701, the Xponent is 900 Globals' best benchmark ball to date, bringing with it some outstanding results. So, let's take a closer look at what makes the Xponent so good!
At the heart of the Xponent is the Shrapnel 2.0 symmetric core. And from its first iteration inside the Ordinance C4, the keyword for the Shrapnel 2.0 for a down and in player like me is - predictability! And now, inside the Xponent, the Shrapnel 2.0 allowed me to stay in my A-Game all night long. The Shrapnel 2.0 revs briskly in the mid-lane, and it handles my high-speed/low-rev hand with a smooth and stable motion that brings consistent results to the pocket every shot. Now, keep in mind, being a lower rev rate player, Symmetric Cores tend to roll out, deflect off the five pin, or run out of gas, leaving me corner pin city. But with the Shrapnel 2.0, it was a real confidence builder to watch my Xponent roll decisively through the deck and kick out whatever gets in its way!
The Reserve Blend 701 Solid coverstock found on the Xponent is the ideal match to the Shrapnel 2.0., and solidifies the Xponent as 900 Globals' next benchmark ball. So with benchmark in mind, I started by sanding my Xponent with a 2000 grit-Abralon pad to give my Xponent the actual "benchmark test." And on THS conditions with my down and in style, the results were fantastic. I loved early on fresh conditions how the Reserve Blend 701 cut through the fronts with a clean and clear track, allowing the Xponent to read in the mid-lane with a smooth yet, mildly biting motion. And without being overly aggressive, I liked how the Reserve Blend 701 doesn't overreact to friction when it comes off the pattern. So, whether early on the fresh oil playing right of the second arrow or moving in my angles as the conditions started breaking down, the reserve Blend 701 reads the lane conditions with a smooth and predictable motion that I felt confident with all night during league play.
So, in closing this review, I would tell you 900 Global has done an excellent job with the Xponent. And the Xponent is all 900 Global claims it would be, and then some. The Xponent is benchmark in motion and explosive with its hitting power making it the best of both worlds. So, if you're a down-and-in player like me, the Xponent is an excellent choice to be the first ball out of your bag or the only new ball you need for the new season. So stop into your local Strom VIP Pro shop today and have your Xponent ready for the first night of your fall league. Your scores will be glad you did!
Rick Klimowicz
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
Roll the Ball Pro Shop
Penndel, PA