Hey Global Fam, happy holidays.

I'm looking to fill a gap in my arsenal - a ball for when the lanes with length and/or volume start transitioning but aren't quite opened up yet. I'm thinking games 2-4 in a 6 or 8 game block.

Would a Reality Check with some surface be a good ball for this spot?

I got myself a Reality Check, and it is a really unique ball. It seems sensitive to changes in axis tilt/rotation. It sees the friction, no matter where on the lane, and then turns over. I can safely say it is less ball than a Reality and about the same as my Track Stealth, just a very different shape.

Either way, I will be trying some surface on it - something like 500, 1000, 3000. I think the 4k fast makes the hook phase way too short. Updates to follow!

For me the Check has a very small window front to back where it shapes right to go through the pins. I think there are more versatile options for that spot in the bag like the Exotic Gem or Infinite Physix. Gem is much better from straighter angles and the infinite is more versatile depending on surface prep.

Still a big fan of my infinite, very versatile. I think it's the underated ball in the storm line up...