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StormAndrew

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Wolverine Review
« on: December 12, 2021, 02:05:04 PM »
The Wolverine features 2 of 900 Global's most popular cores; the badger and the honey badger with the addition of a dense flip block. This ball is on the higher RG side which is combined with a very clean cover to give a tremendous amount of back end reaction. This ball is great for early hooking surfaces or when the fronts begin to go away. I hit this ball with a 2000 pad to slow it down and find more control in the back end. I am a big fan of this ball as lanes typically hook early for us in the NY region. This is a great step down ball off the stronger asymmetrical or symmetrical pieces such as the Altered Reality or Zen Master.

 

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Re: Wolverine Review
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2021, 05:57:38 PM »
Wolverine
55 x 5 x 25

This is the perfect compliment to the Zen!  This cover feels naturally cleaner than the Zen cover, it goes 3-5 feet longer and pops harder of of the spot!  When the Zen gets a little too early and lazy in the back, this ball picks right up where you left off with the Zen!  Higher RG core helps it get further down the lane and there is plenty of differential to help create flare potential.  This ball reminds me of a new stronger updated Drift!  I love it, it will travel with me everywhere I go! 

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Re: Wolverine Review
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2021, 01:12:14 PM »
This could be something very special…I was a huge fan of the Unhinged from RotoGrip, and this ball kinda has those vibes.  This is a symmetrical pearl that glides through the fronts and mids then makes a pretty strong motion down lane.  I hit mine with an old 2000 pad just to smooth out the transition a bit and to bring the motion back towards the foul line a bit.

This ball is going to be amazing on fronts that are burned up or on wood.   Excited for all the honor scores that will be thrown with this piece!

Layout for me is: 4.25x5.25x2

Other balls getting a lot of play:
Dark Code-4.5x4.25.3.75
UFO Alert-4.5x5x3.75
Altered Reality-4.25x5.25x2
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Re: Wolverine Review
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2021, 06:27:01 AM »
900 Wolverine will be your friend on dry lanes

Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-1/2 x 7/8 up, 365 RPM, 17* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation

Ball Layout: 50 x 5.75 x 40

Finish: OOB

The release of the Wolverine by 900 brings a dry-lane option to your bag that's does not lack strength or power on the backend. I've been hearing comparisons like it's a step up from the Hyroad pearl. For me, it's like a cleaner, stronger version of the Idol Pearl. The 2.54 RG will naturally get the ball thru the fronts, but the .053 differential tells you it will be storing that energy for the backend and boy does it. I went with a long pin layout that puts it just above and left of my middle finger as I wanted something super clean with great recovery for burned-up patterns requiring me to play deeper angles. What I was impressed was, not only the color scheme that has some purple sheen pearl in there you can't see from pics, but this is a very strong pearl I can really open up my angles if I need to and know this ball will come back and hit with energy. So if you're needing a ball for those later games in league without sacrificing strong hitting power, talk to your PSO about the Wolverine!

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Wolverine Review
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2021, 08:04:13 PM »
Ball Specs:
Global Wolverine
Cover stock    S70 Polished Reactive
Weight Block   Symmetric
Color      Navy / Aqua
Finish      1500 Polished

Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5” Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20. Rotation 50.
Speed at release 17

Review:
The Global Wolverine is a great looking Pearl ball that reads the lane very well. Global shows this to be a flip type ball but for me it has a very nice long motion. I am not sure if it is because of where I have tried the ball to this point but I am seeing more of a control ball than a flip ball. The Wolverine definitely fits into the category for medium conditions and may end up being my benchmark polished ball much like the Ordinance C4 can be a benchmark dull ball. I like using Symmetric balls for a benchmark reaction. The Wolverine fits between my Burner Pearl and Altered Reality in hook potential. It is an easy move to go to the Wolverine when the Altered Reality is too strong. The Wolverine is priced right and as more people see it go down the lane or try it at a ball demo sales should pick up.

Summary:
The Wolverine reads the lane nicely and drives hard through the pins.
There is very little deflection when the ball enters the pocket.
This ball should work well for many different styles of bowlers.

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Kyle.Johnson88

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Re: Wolverine Review
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2021, 01:15:29 PM »
900 Global Wolverine
Cover: 1500-Polished S70â„¢ Pearl Reactive
Core: Lacerate 2.0â„¢ (Symmetrical)
Color: Navy/Aqua

Review:
900 Global really set the mark for symmetric pearls with the popularity of the original Zen. This ball really fills the gap between the Zen and Burner Pearl, almost mimicking hy-road pearl vibes. We are hoping no one overlooks this ball as it really packs a similar punch to the Zen, and yes it is that good. The Wolverine is great late in blocks if your Asym pearl is too much, or if you need to step down from a solid or hybrid cover and want to keep your feet in a similar position. One thing that really stands out and why we compare it to the hy-road pearl is the continuation is incredible and does really seem like it is on a higher level than other bowling balls.

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Re: Wolverine Review
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2022, 02:50:01 PM »
Wolverine
Ball Specs
Cover Stock: S70 Pearl
Finish: 1500 Grit Polished
Layout:5 x 4 x 4
RG: 2.54
Differential: 0.053

Review

A new ball with the great s70 coverstock, always gets my attention.  Then combining the cores of my favorite 900 global balls, badger and honey badger, the only question I ask myself was why did I wait on this ball. 
When reviewing this ball, after testing the Nova, I immediately remembered everything I every loved about all badgers.  These balls are just good.  Here comes the wolverine, and like its superhero counter part, it pulls out its claws and goes to work. 
To me, this ball was a little sooner than the gold honey badger, later than the white hot badger, with all the back end you could ever ask for.  If you were a fan of the honey badger or the white hot badger, ask yourself now, WHY DO I NOT HAVE A WOLVERINE. 
The cover is versatile and while this may not be a typical benchmark ball, this ball is certainly one that should be in your carry bags to all events.

My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel: Sean Daniels.

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