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Reviews => 900Global => Topic started by: BallReviews-scodaddy21 on February 10, 2023, 10:12:46 AM
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The 900Global Eternity high-performance bowling ball was designed to expand upon the shapes offered by the Reality and Zen high-performance balls. The S84 Response Pearl Reactive coverstock on this ball has the capability of being fine-tuned to match a variety of oil conditions. The technology used on this coverstock helps the ball get through the front part of the lane but also dig into the oil, unlike other pearl coverstocks. The Epoch asymmetric core introduced in this ball offers ease and aggressiveness. This high-performance ball was designed for heavy oil conditions.
Color: Neon Purple/Black/Silver
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: Epoch Asymmetric
Coverstock: S84 Response Pearl Reactive
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Hook Potential: High
Length: Long
Recommended Lane Condition: Heavy Oil
RG: 2.49 (for 15# ball)
Differential: 0.050 (for 15# ball)
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Lane Condition
Length: 40
Volume: Medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
Comments
The Eternity from 900 Global is the perfect 1-2 combo. With the S84 Pearl Coverstock, it likes to clear the fronts very well with a lot of control in the midlane. Compared to the Altered Reality, this one is a little bit cleaner and controllable but compared to the Absolute, it is weaker front to back. It is the perfect ball for when the lanes are on fire!
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Bowler Stats
Ethan Fiore
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Right 2 Handed
Rev Rate: 500
Speed: 17.5
PAP: 4 1/8 up 7/8
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 40ft
Volume: Med
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: The ball is clean through the heads and strong off the spot. I would not say it is exactly the Altered Reality but is pretty darn close if you’re looking for a replacement. I love that I’m able to play all parts of the lane with this ball on a THS. This is my new benchmark ball, first out the bag for league night.
Dislikes: Ball got a little dirty quickly and needed to be cleaned and polished to get the pop back, other than that no complaints so far.
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LANE CONDITION
Length:43
Volume:High
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
COMMENTS
Core: Epoch Asymmetric
Covers: S84 Response Pearl
Finish: Reacta Gloss
RG: 2.51 (14lb)
Differential: 0.044 (14 lb)
ME:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 12-13 mph
Rev Rate: 315
Axis Tilt: 14°
Axis Rotation: 74°
PAP: 5 1/8 R 7/8 Up
Ball Layout: Pin over Ring 4 1/2 X 4 1/2 X 2 VLS
900 Global's 900 series releases have been gaining in popularity in recent years, particularly among the best bowlers. The Reality series gives you powerful options in multiple shapes to tackle the toughest lane conditions. The newest 900 series release brings back the super popular S84 Response Pearl that was featured on the Altered Reality. The Altered built an amazing reputation for clean, sharp motion and bringing that shape back to the line was a must. Global added an new core called Epoch to the cover to create the Eternity. The Epoch core makes an improvement on the design by refiguring the idea behind the original break cores to help the ball store energy even better. The resulting team-up gives you an abundance of clean, sharp readable motion.
I tested the Eternity in league. I threw it a couple times in practice just to get an idea of how it looked on the fresh pattern. I was plenty strong, but is so clean and reactive that our high volume, long house pattern made it look a bit over/under trying to play the track. I put it away to try it game 3 which is where I had hoped to find a use for it. The fronts break down alot because of friction in the surface up front but the high volume they use to combat that early causes the lanes to stay pretty tight down-lane. This can give you the nightmare scenario late where you have to fight the ball through the front and when you do, it doesn't want to recover down-lane. It takes away a lot of area that should be there on a pattern this high ratio, and really favors guys with the higher ball speed and lower revs who can stay right all night. The Eternity became the great equalizer for me as the cover is clean enough to clear the fronts but the core gives you so much sharp down-lane motion that it has no problem reading the spot and recovering from getting right down-lane. Another characteristic that it shares with the Altered is the ability to create a great amount of angle in a small window down-lane which gives you a lot of area to not just get to the pocket but also carry.
I would recommend the Eternity for anyone who wants/needs to see a lot of motion down-lane. If you bowl anything with a remotely longer format this ball is going to be a great addition to your bag. Being able to overpower the backends without fearing the friction up front is essential.
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The Eternity will turn heads!
Bowlers Info: RH tweener, PAP 4-5/8 x 3/4 up, 380 RPM, 13* of Axis tilt, 60* of Axis Rotation
Ball Layout: 45 x 5-1/4 x 35
VLS: 5.25 x 4 x 2.5
Finish: OOB
The new 900 Global Eternity is a VERY versatile asymmetric pearl. This is very similar to the previous Altered Reality, but better! Comparatively, this piece is cleaner and more continuous than the original Altered which means this ball is more versatile across the boards. I put a 5-1/4†pin with 2.5†pin buffer which puts the pin high above my bridge so this piece will be clean thru the fronts and have a continuous strong motion once it sees the friction. Compared to my Exotic Gem, this one is more forgiving, and I can get deeper inside with this ball and know it will retain enough energy to kick out the corner pins. Put a little surface on it and it will dig into the oil for a great mid-lane read. This new core/cover combination is truly a winner that is great for a variety of conditions and player styles. Don’t wait on this one, it will deliver many strikes!
Chris Martinez
Storm Amateur Staff
www.stormbowling.com
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900 Global Eternity – WWRD 2/17/2023
Cover: S84 Response Pearl Reactive
Core: Epoch Asymmetric Core
RG: 2.49
RG . Diff. 0.050
Finish: Reacta Gloss
900 Global’s new Eternity is an Asymmetrical Pearl piece that is good for Medium-Heavy oil conditions. PAP is 5 5/16 R 1 3/16 Up. Rev Rate: 400. Speed: 16.5. Drilled this piece with the Pin up between the fingers and CG kicked out 1†from the palm and the Mass Bias 1†to the Right of the Thumb. Out of Box ball motion is clean through the fronts with a smooth motion on the backend. I took a 2k and 3k Abralon afterwards and it was still clean through the fronts with a stronger continuous backend motion. I compared this to 3 Pieces. Reality Check (Hybrid) was stronger by 2-3 boards. Reality (Solid) was 1-1 Right with a smooth controllable motion. Zen (Pearl) was 4-4 Right but started a few feet earlier in the mids with continuous backend motion. This is an Asymmetrical Zen. This is a good step down piece after the Reality Check. This is a ball for every type of bowler.
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The all new Eternity (Altered reality 2.0) is a perfect replacement to the Altered Reality that was banned last season. This ball is everything that the Altered Reality was and just a little more. This ball has the same strong early roll, however, the Eternity is a little more continuous through the pins. The Altered Reality was a great piece,however there were limits to how far left I could get before I ran into carry issues. Eternity solves this issue, I am able to keep moving left without fear of losing carry percentage. I am extremely excited for this release, this ball will be a go-to in my bag for a long time!
Layout: 55 x 4½ x 75
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Core: Epoch Asymmetric
Covers: S84 Response Pearl
Finish: Reacta Gloss
RG: 2.51 (14lb)
Differential: 0.044 (14 lb)
ME:
Right-Handed Tweener
Speed: 16-17 MPH
Rev Rate: 420
PAP: 5 1/2 R 7/16 Up
Ball Layout: Pin under Ring 5 1/2 X 4 X 3 1/2 VLS
When the Altered Reality was discontinued, it was a crushing blow as that high end strong cover, strong core, pearl asymmetric ball was one of my absolute favorites. When I saw that a replacement was going to be coming, in the form or the Eternity, I was really excited.
First let’s start with the colors, the silver, black, and purple as just stand out, with the yellow engraving. This ball looks amazing, but looks are not the only thing amazing about this ball.
Using a pin down layout and a bigger pin buffer, I wanted to let this ball just go and that is exactly what I got. This ball has no issues clearing the front of the lane, while still being able to get in the hook phase in the right spot. I didn’t have to worry about this ball making the corner, as like it’s predecessor (Altered) this ball saves a lot for the down lane motion. I had this ball a touch less than the Altered, but that most likely is due to the difference in the layouts between the two balls.
Comparing this to the Reality Check, drilled similar, the Reality Check is a couple feet sooner and was more forward down lane. The balls would play well off each other when the fronts start to get chewed up, you can get to the Eternity and still stay in the same zone for longer.
I would see this ball being very good for a variety of styles, and see it excelling in a higher rev rate player later in blocks in tournaments.
Overall another super stellar release from 900 Global.
Sean Daniels
Hillsboro, Oregon
900 Global Staff
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Eternity • 900 Global • 900 Series
Core • Epoch Asymmetric
Coverstock • S84 Response Pearl Finish • Reacta Gloss
Weight • 15 lbs. RG •2.49 Differential •.050 Intermediate Diff•.014
Layout • 4 x 4 ¼ x 2
Tester PAP • 5†R, 5/8†D Tester Axis Tilt • 11° Tester Rev Rate • 325
Test Pattern • 42’ THS (Typical House Shot) • Modified, Kegel Stone Street
900 Global strikes another success with the Eternity. And with the winning combination of the all-new Epoch Core and the proven S84 Response Pearl Coverstock, the Eternity is undoubtedly the start of another legendary series in the 900 Global lines of bowling balls. So, let’s take a closer look at the Eternity and what makes it a must-have to your arsenal!
Let’s first look at the brilliant asymmetric design of the Epoch Core. As an older and straighter player, my game thrives on a hefty and more beefy core like the Epoch Asymmetric. So, early on, I liked how the Epoch core set its path of destruction at my release. The Epoch core builds an incredible amount of torque as it rev’s briskly in the midsection. And as I watched the Eternity make its turn off the pattern, the Epoch core turned that torque into unrelenting raw power! In addition, I liked how the Epoch core was decisive in its motion off the exit and rolled with an unrelenting continuation through the pins destroying everything in its path. If you are a down-and-in player or a low-rev player with less “hand,†you will enjoy the comfort the Epoch Core delivers. It will keep you in your shot, especially when you need extra help because you know you fell off your shot.
The S84 Response Pearl was a great choice by 900 Global to put on the Eternity. I like the smoothness and the crispness the S84 Pearl provides going down the lane. And because of its flexibility to surface adjustments, I quickly found the right traction that made my Eternity explosive! First, I took my Eternity to 1500-grit Abralon, followed by Storm Step 2 (320-1500 grit compound). And the S84 Pearl performed excellently throughout a night of league play. Again, I found the S84, cleared the heads smoothly, and established excellent traction early on fresh oil in the mid-lane. And I really liked how the S84 response Pearl was smooth yet crisp of the pattern all night. And lastly, I liked how the S84 Pearl didn’t become erratic or “jumpy†as the night went on, allowing me to enjoy a smooth, continuous, and predictable motion all night long.
In conclusion, 900 Global has done an outstanding job with the Eternity. The Eternity is a strong and controllable powerhouse that will deliver results for any straighter, low-rev player like me. And if you liked the Reality line, you are going to love the Eternity! So, stop in your local Storm VIP Pro Shop today and have the Eternity ready for tonight’s league. Success is waiting!
Rick Klimowicz
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
Roll the Ball Pro Shop
Penndel, PA
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Eternity
Coverstock: S84 Response Pearl Reactive with Reacta Gloss
Core: EPOCH Asymmetric
Review:
If you are still looking for a replacement for your Altered Reality look no further than the Eternity. This ball is as close as you will get to the Altered. This ball is very clean through the fronts but strong off the spot. When comparing this ball to others in my bag I kept coming back to the fact that this ball has a very similar ball motion to the Zen. Which having an asymmetric version of the Zen is great to have. I tend to pull this ball out of my bag early during leagues and when the lanes start to breakdown during tournaments. I did mess with the surface a little. Which I knocked the reacta gloss off I got a very smooth rolling ball, similar to when I did it to my Zen. I decided to keep the reacta gloss on the ball to help it clear the fronts and get the reaction down lane. I suggest picking up one of these balls sooner rather than later.
Will Tefft
900 Global Staff Member
will@parklanes.net
www.900global.com
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Has anyone ever been excited about the new 900 Global Eternity?
Wow is all I have to say. Yes it has some back end to it indeed. I threw it for a few games out of the box, It didn't really click with me, lol..I'm 49 years old. So I hit it with a 3000 pad and it really fit into my bag. Especially after a little lane shine. For me, its still a deeper playing ball. The most recent, I hit a 749 with it last Thursday. Standing 28 with my left foot, at the arrows looking at 16-17, and getting it out to 8-10 and she comes back really nice. The S84 Response cover and the new Epoch Asymmetric Core, we are in business! Its a lot easier to read this ball going down the lane, so it makes it a little easier to make some moves. I ended up my series standing 32 with my left foot, and at the arrows 18-20, and ended up getting it out to 8-10 still. It was a fun night indeed. I cant wait to bowl again!
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OH BABY. I was super excited for this one, the Reality line has been my favorite from 900 Global (including the Zen). The same covers from the Reality’s wrapped around a brand new Epoch Core give me exactly what I need from a high end asym pearl ball. This NEVER stops. This is the strongest ASYM pearl through the pins I have ever thrown. Some ASYM pearls get lazy quick and during tournament play you need to get in or get out of them quickly; that’s not the case with this one. The Eternity is eternally always great. It never quits at all, even when the fronts start going away this ball stores energy still. Every 900 Global releases has SLAPPED, add this to the list.
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Eternity - Ball Specs
Cover Stock: S84 Response Pearl Coverstock
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Core: Epoch Core
Layout: 50 x 5 x 40
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.050
Intermediate Diff: .014
Review
The 900 Global Eternity features the popular S84 Response (featured in the reality series) pearl cover wrapped around the new Epoch Core, which was inspired from the original break core used in the iconic Ops line series. This ball is very similar to the altered reality. Very clean through the front part of the lane with a very strong reaction on the backend. I tested this ball on a 42 feet typical house pattern. I was able to stand anywhere from 18 to 30 boards and rolling the Eternity between the 5 and 10 boards with great carry. This ball will be in my bag for league and tournaments. This is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Order one from your local pro shop today! My ball review videos are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite.
Stanley Waite
900 Global Staff Member
Dover, DE
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Orientation: Right Handed
Rev Rate: 400 RPM
Speed: 16-17 MPH
PAP: 4 ½ over and ½ up
Location: Enterprise Park Lanes, Springfield MO
Pattern: High Volume THS
VLS Layout:
Layout 1: 5 x 4 x 2 ½ (pin above bridge)
Layout 2: 4 ½ x 4 x 4 1/8 (pin below bridge)
I’ve been waiting for this ball! The Eternity is right in between an Altered Reality and a Volatility Torque, which both had the same cover (S84R Pearl). The Eternity has the same core numbers (but different core) as the Volatility Torque, which means it has a lower intermediate differential than the Altered Reality. The Altered got a little too forward for me at times and the lower mid diff in the Eternity helps keep the ball a little rounder and little more continuous. The Eternity is definitely a strong ball but the pearl part of the cover lets it get down the lane a touch. The ‘medium’ strength asym core stays smooth and continuous. The Eternity is a great new piece from 900 Global!
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LANE CONDITION
Layout PIN 1 INCH BELOW RING FINGER
MB 1 INCH RIGHT OF THUMB
Length: 38 ft
Volume: medium
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
COMMENTS
Likes: color, motion, versatility
Dislikes: out the box finish
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The Eternity from 900 Global is the perfect 1-2 punch. The S84 Pearl Coverstock really likes to clear the front of the lanes well with plenty control in the midlane. I compared it to the Altered Reality and for me the Eternity was little bit cleaner and controllable. It is the perfect ball for late tournament games or low volumes
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Global Eternity Ball Specs:
Coverstock S84 Pearl Reactive
Epoch Core (Asymmetrical)
Finish Reacta Gloss Polished
Layout 4 x 4 2†Pin Buffer
Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 5†Over 1/2 up
Rev Rate 300. Tilt 20.
Speed at release 17
Review:
The Global Eternity reminds me a lot of the Altered Reality. The difference I see is that the Eternity may read a bit sooner and be a bit more forgiving of bad shots. The cover of the Eternity is easily altered. (No pun intended) I thought the box Reacta Gloss cover was good but I put the ball on the spinner and went 500, 1000 then step two till it shined up nicely. This gave the ball a bit better read for me but was not a big difference from box. I also later wet sanded the Reality with 2000 Abralon for a slicker pattern and it worked very well. I also liked how the ball visually looked with a matte surface. This ball fits under my Realty Check but well above my Revenant in total hook. The Eternity has been another popular ball at our shop and seems to be predictable and forgiving in performance.
Summary:
The Eternity is very versatile.
The Eternity nicely has the feel of the Altered Reality
The Eternity is a stronger work horse ball for me.
Glenn Wendel
PBA Member
Storm Pro Shop Staff
gwendel@comcast.net
www.stormbowling.com
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/n5bIpg7wjOg
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900 Global
Eternity
Coverstock: S84 Responsive Pearl Reactive
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Core: Epoch
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.050
Int Diff: 0.014
Layout: 5 1/2 x 5 x 5 - 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 Eternity takes the well crafted cover design from the Altered Reality and increases the microscopic pore size for this ball. Cover S84 Response Pearl Reactive = Proven winner, Core Epoch Asymmetric = 900 Global history with a caveat (The intermediate differential has been reduced to prevent the ball from “locking up†or losing energy too quickly). Remember the Black Ops? Miss the success of the Altered? Look no further.
Recent MatchMakers I worked at are showing the Eternity is a top choice for bowlers. For my review I tested the ball on two fresh house shots at two different centers along with the Altered Reality. The Eternity is a nice upgrade, not missing a beat.
It is important to note I used a 5 1/2 x 5 x 5 - 2LS layout which is well suited to handle wet/dry conditions we see in our league environments. For me, the Eternity did not require any surface adjustments on the two house patterns I tested it on. I do not mind the Reacta Gloss oob finish and will evaluate over the next several weeks.
I was most impressed that the ball easily glides through the front part of the lane and was very balanced in terms of hook off the spot and entering the roll phase. Many times you'll see asyms "quit" and roll weaker off the spot then we like to see. The Eternity does not do that and should provide a nice range of angles to attack the pocket.
Compared to the Altered Reality, I feel both balls are very similar. The Altered was a little stronger and a bit tougher to control at times with my overall slower ball speed. In all honesty, it is splitting hairs. The Reacta Gloss finish on the Eternity has its advantages in terms of helping create length and I'm finding good control.
Be sure to check out the 900 Global Eternity with your favorite pro shop. Also, visit my SPI channel at https://youtube.com/channel/UC1VA-MgFBo9mIZde-G3T11A today!
Michael Slatky
900 Global Staff Member
York, PA
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900 Global Eternity
Cover: S84 Responseâ„¢ Pearl Reactive
Core: Epochâ„¢ (Asymmetrical)
Color: Neon Purple/Black/Silver
Review:
Finally, a suitable spec replacement to the Altered Reality which got taken from us way too soon! For those of you who were fortunate enough to throw the Altered Reality, you will expect much of the same with this core and cover combination. We drilled this ball with our normal layout: tweener, 350-375 revs, 16.5mph, layout of choice is 4x4x2 (pin is above bridge). For us the Eternity fits right in between our Exotic Gem and out Absolute. The Exotic Gem is a touch earlier and a little more overall. The Eternity is ever so slightly sooner than the absolute and just a tad more overall. We tried some different cover combinations to see how this ball would react without the reacta gloss and we were very surprised. Taking off the shine really opened up the lane for us, almost infinitely. If you like to move left this ball will work for you too. With its versatility we see this ball being in many bags, league bowlers and tournament players too!
Kyle, Joel, & Dean Johnson
900 Global Pro Shop Staffers
joel@parklanes.net
kyle@parklanes.net
dean@frontierfuncenter.net
www.900Global.com
#GoGlobal
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The overall strength of the Eternity took me by surprise. This is a ball that, despite having a shiny finish, absolutely needs oil in the front part of the lane to be successful. With that being said, the first game and set I shot with this ball was 300 and 815, so I very much love the reaction of this ball when my house shot is fresh. It has a lot of midlane roll, but still continues all the way through the pin deck in a very impressive manner. For my house shot, this is the strongest ball in my bag currently, and I follow it up with the Zen and Revenant.
Mike LeViner
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LANE CONDITION
Length: 41ft
Volume: 28ml
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS
Bowler Info:
Righty Two Handed
Ball speed 17.5-18.5mph
Rev Rate: 590-610rpm
Sport average: 208
House Average 220
The 900 Global Eternity features the new Epoch Core as an upgrade and replacement of the Altered Reality. Wrapped in the S84 pearl coverstock, the Eternity offers a significant amount of traction and response to friction. I drilled my Eternity 4.75x4x4, which is the same layout I have on my Reality. I was surprised at how fast this ball come off the spot, and it just keeps on going. The Eternity lives up to its name on how many boards it covers for me. I can see this ball being used on medium shots that have significant urethane carry down, or I can see it being used on longer patterns that require less surface. This ball is going to be fairly versatile on several conditions for me, and will be incredibly useful for those that have lower rev rates.
Comparing the Eternity to the Storm Infinite Physix, the Eternity hooks 2-3 feet later and is much more angular. The Infinite Physix offers midline traction and smoother ball reaction.
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I have put about 50 games on my Eternity after searching for a successor to the Altered Reality. In my opinion, the Altered Reality has been one of the greatest balls I've ever thrown. I even stashed a few because that's a ball I want in my bag for as long as possible. The Eternity naturally was a ball I bought as soon as it came out.
The Eternity is definitely not the Altered, being an animal unto itself with it's own eccentric qualities. Upon out of box experience, this ball made about the worst impression on me I think I've ever had. The first five games, this ball would lock up, crap out and was an incredibly frustrating weak and unpredictable motion. I wanted to throw it in the trash on my way out of the bowling center. However both of my pro shop guys who are with Storm said I needed to take the Reacta Gloss box finish off and set the surface the way I wanted. Why they use Reacta Gloss on out of box, I have no idea. Especially since it's universally hated and every review will say take it off immediately.
I then hit it good with a 1000 pad until I was sure all the Gloss crap was off, and use Reacta Shine to clean after every session. After about 50-60 games since buying the ball, it's gone from one of my worst of all time to my second favorite ball after resurfacing and about a 20 game break in period. This ball is definitely not the Altered but is a really unique, interesting ball with an extremely aggressive shape.
Pros:
- One of the most angular balls I've ever thrown. Explodes like a boomerang in a nearly 90 degree hockey stick flip on most conditions. When this ball is working and controllable, it's one of the easiest balls to shoot good games I've thrown.
- I like the Eternity core more than the Altered core, which was about the only negative thing I could say about the Altered. I feel like the Altered has a tendency to go long and leave singles. While I think the Eternity core drives harder and cuts through the rack better than the Altered.
- Super controllable through the fronts and mids. Just toss it at your break point and let the ball do the work.
- One of the most aggressive Storm universe balls I've thrown. The shape and core are super unique in how they wind up and seem to speed up as the ball explodes off the breakpoint. It is an extremely strange and unfamiliar motion at first. But once you get the hang of it, this ball cuts through the deck like no other.
- I've thrown the Eternity everywhere from gutter to gutter. This ball looks good in a number of different areas on the lane when the conditions call for it.
Cons:
- This ball has some strange quirks in it's behavior and took about 20-30 games to turn into what it is now. At first I felt like this ball was a Ferrari body with a Honda engine it, as the ball motion was nowhere near as explosive as an Altered Reality. However, with the Eternity, you have to control it more and come down to it's level to get the most out of it.
- On that note, one of the best things about the Altered is it will keep up with you, speed wise, no matter how fast or hard you throw it. You can throw the Altered like a gorilla at 18-19mph and it will still shape, explode off the breakpoint and shape through the pins. The Eternity tops out around 17mph before it cannonballs and no longer will read or shape. This is one of the most disappointing things about the Eternity for me.
- The Eternity seems to constantly want to slow itself down, leading to uncomfortable variations in ball speed. At first, this is uncomfortable as the differences in ball speed from shot to shot as the core winds up will be difficult to control and make you doubt yourself as a bowler. However, once you learn to flow with this ball and shape it the way it wants to be shape, this strange core winding that the Eternity does will work in your favor.
- This ball excels around 14-15mph which allows the core to wind the ball up and explode through the deck. However, at lower speeds, this ball can get a mind of it's own once in awhile and do some erratic things.
In conclusion, after a terrible first impression, I have come to really like this ball and throw 10-20 games a week with it in practice. I haven't had the confidence to throw it much in league or tournaments yet but looking forward to playing with it all Summer. I have thrown a ton of monster games with it and it seems to be getting better the more I use it.
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900 Global Eternity Ball Review by PJ Haggerty
The newest addition to the 900 Series in the Global Line is the Eternity and it’s been extremely impressive thus far. I was fortunate enough to do a ball video at the Storm plant showcasing the Eternity, so if you’d like to see my video review, check it out on YouTube. Not only are the colors extremely appealing, but the performance of this ball is great. With the new Epoch asymmetric core wrapped with the S84 pearl coverstock, the Eternity provides high performance and a ton of power going through the pins.
I’ve drilled one so far and absolutely love it. It’s mapped out as 6 x 4 x 2 3/4.. This puts the pin above my middle finger and mass bias just to the right of my thumb. The closest ball to compare this to is the Altered Reality which was another home run in the 900 Global line. In my current arsenal, I’ve seen success using the Eternity when I need to create shape down lane. The pearl coverstock allows the ball to fly through the front part of the lane, dig in the mid-lane, then change direction nicely in front of the pins. When my Reality or Exotic Gem aren’t creating enough shape down lane, the Eternity is the ball I go to and it’s perfect.
Go drill one!
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The new 900 Global Eternity features the all new designed Epoch Asymmetric core and wraps it in the S84 Response Pearl coverstock finished with Reacta Gloss. The 15 pound Eternity features a RG of 2.49 with a differential of .050 and an intermediate diff of .014. I drilled my Eternity the same as my Reality Check which was 5 x 4 x 4, this put the pin under my middle finger. The Eternity for me, goes about 2 feet longer than my Reality Check. It has a more defined backend motion and better continuation through the pins. The Eternity is a great compliment to the Reality Check. The Check can be the first ball out of the bag, but when it starts to read a little to early or loses its punch through the pins, I can pull out the Eternity, stand in basically the same place as I left off with the Reality Check and get right back to striking. The Eternity will allow me to keep chasing the oil left but will allow me to open my launch angle much more than I could with the Reality Check.
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Eternity is the reintroduction of the S84 Response Pearl coverstock. This cover became a fan favorite on the Volatility Torque and the Altered Reality. While i never threw the VT, i had 2 Altered Reality's and the Eternity is definitely similar in shape. Eternity is a big cleaner and rounder overall, which makes it match up for me a whole lot better. Where the Altered Reality felt like it wouldn't cover a lot of boards or continue through the pins, the Eternity is smoother off the spot overall and keeps going through the deck in a way that makes this ball much more useable for me. Overall, Eternity is a big, smooth, strong pearl ball that still is more angular than the Absolute and cleaner than the Infinite Physix.
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User Specs:
Left handed, 375 rev rate, 17mph speed, 45 degree angle of rotation, 7 degrees tilt
Layout: 4 ¾ x 3 ½ x 3 ½
Keywords: CLEAN, SHARP, READABLE
The Eternity is a new asymmetric ball in 900 Global’s 900 series line. It features the S84 Response Pearl coverstock formula from the Altered Reality which is currently the strongest cover they use. The core is the new Epoch core, inspired by the original Break core, but with a reduced intermediate differential to prevent it from losing energy too quickly or “locking up†like stronger asymmetric balls tend to do.
I’ve used the Eternity at a couple different surfaces on a couple different lane conditions. The Reacta Gloss box surface was inconsistent, so I resurfaced it to 1000 grit on a resurfacing machine, and then finished it with Storm’s Step 2 compound to polish it back up. I generally recommend changing/resetting all box surfaces to fine tune them for your game and the conditions you bowl on, or to at least help break them in faster or take the factory “edge†off.
The Eternity, while definitely CLEAN for my wife and others, is fairly early and heavy rolling for me. It may also be SHARP for others, but is somewhat smooth and forward rolling for me. I don’t necessarily think it locks up, it’s just more forward off the spot for me. I don’t generally do well with chuggy, forward rolling balls that roll so heavy and slow down so quickly, so the Eternity was a very poor matchup for me. However, I think I’m the only one I’ve seen it look this way for. My wife’s is clean, sharp, and very READABLE, predictable, and consistent. My experience with the Eternity seems to be isolated to the point where I feel quite comfortable highly recommending it in general and especially as a replacement for the Altered Reality, despite not having great results with it myself.
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I drilled my ETERNITY 5 x 2 x 3. I have thrown it at box and then lightly hit it with a 2000 pad.
While watching the other staffers in my area and on You Tube, it appeared to my eyes that this might be a really rolly/arcing type of ball. That is what I am seeing also.
I compared it to ZEN and ZEN MASTER since those are the only two 900 Global balls I have right now. Compared to the ZEN, the ETERNITY was a little slower but rollier down lane. ZEN was more recovery. ZEN MASTER was earlier since it is a solid but it was also very rolly and looked like these two can play off each other for staging ball motions.
Drill up a ETERNITY if you want a arcing type reaction when you have too much friction right and need smooth motion that doesn't over react off the dry.
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900 Global Eternity by Roto Grip Rick Mitchell
My specs: Ball speed 15+, Rev rate 425, PAP 4 and up 13/16
Layout: 60 x 1 ½ x 65 and box finish with Reacta Gloss, used on SPL and HPL lane surfaces with Typical house pattern.
Coverstock – S84 Response Pearl Reactive with all new Epoch – box finish is Storm Reacta Gloss.
The Epoch Asymmetric Core is an ALL-NEW design that was inspired from the original Break Core that was used in any other 900 Global balls in the past. By changing and lowering the intermediate diff, it prevents the ball from locking or losing too much energy too soon and allowing a sharp backend recovery. The cover allows the ball to stay clean front to back of the pattern and you don’t have to get aggressive with drilling angles. The cover and core combo makes most patterns readable and allow you to stay in the ball longer during the course of league and tournament play. On stronger cores I started to use shorter pin 2 pap drillings because of my recent changes in fit, I don’t need strong drillings to make the ball aggressive. I found the Eternity to be very close to the Altered Reality from last year, just a tuned down version of it. During league the Eternity roll up to the pocket with a good bit of speed and angle and stayed consistent throughout the night and then later during some much-needed practice sessions. I feel it had a little stronger pin to pap drilling, it would be to over / under for me. The Reacta Gloss has held up very well over the course of the past several weeks on using the Eternity.
The Matchmaker balls have been very versatile for all levels of bowlers and lane conditions. Even after 2 hours of lane play at Matchmakers, the Eternity still reacted very well and kept striking even on the burned-up lanes. The Reacta Gloss is holding up very well on the demo balls where the prior surface prep would have been used up.
Don’t shy away from adding the 900 Global Eternity to your bowling arsenal for the upcoming local, state, and national tournaments. This ball is very versatile and well worth the investment.
Thanks to the crew at Bowlers' Supply, Inc, Roto Grip, Colony Park Lanes and Vise Inserts for all the support and assistance!
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Ball Specs: 900 Global Eternity
Coverstock S84 Response Pearl
Weight Block Epoch Asymmetric
Color Neon Purple/Black/Silver
Finish Reacta Gloss
Layout 50x4 3/8x70 or 4 3/8x4 1/4x4
Bowler Specs:
Right Hand. PAP 3 1/2 Over 5/8 up
Rev Rate 400
Speed at release 17.5
Review:
The 900 Global Eternity is the newest 900 series ball. It features the new Epoch core that was inspired by the Break core from the past. This ball also features the same cover that was found in the Altered Reality but with purple instead of red. With the Epoch core the intermediate diff was lowered, that way the core could retain more energy through the pins and be stronger than the disturbance core that is in the Reality line. What I found from this ball is that it was a little stronger than Altered Reality and still gave me that clean and responsive motion like the Altered. This is going to be a great step down from the Reality but going to be a step up from the Zen. This is going to fit a wide variety of bowlers whether you are low ball speed and rev rate to High ball speed and rev rate. Get yours now at your local Storm VIP pro shop.
Alex Thomes
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The 900 Global Eternity is the much anticipated sequel to the previously released Altered Reality. It shares the same S84 pearl cover but a different core in the Epoch asymmetric core. I drilled mine 5x4x2, I am a low track player, 480RPM, 14 degrees of tilt, 55 degrees of axis rotation, average of 16.4MPH. What I see is a much more rounded shape than I got from the Altered Reality. The Altered forced me pretty far left from the get go, and would sometimes see friction so quickly that it would lock up and go forward. The Eternity allows me to play a little further right and dictate a little more of the shape with my hand which is something I like to see. In my initial test on our THS, I was able to start in the track area and continue striking all the way into 6th arrow. Versatility is a definite plus with the Eternity. I did change the surface from box finish to my usual 500/1000/Step 2 to more closely mimic the old 1500 polish box finish that was used on previous polished releases. In sum I would say that this does make for a good replacement to the Altered Reality, just know in advance that you are going to see a slightly different shape.
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900 Global Eternity
#15.2
Core: Epoch Asymmetric
Covers: S84 Response Pearl
Finish: Reacta Gloss
RG: 2.49
Differential: 0.050
Rt. hand
Speed 14.5 MPH
PAP 3 7/8 1/4 over
Layout: 55 x 5 x 45
5 x 5 1/2 x 3 VLS
Transcending balls do not come around too often, the Hy-Road being one of them. The 900 Global Eternity is just that, a must have in the bag. The S84 Response Pearl cover in a genius. Where the Alerted Reality might fail and get too forward the Eternity rights itself and continues right through the pins. Monster of a ball on the backend. For me it's a Zen on steroids. Clean through the fronts with its pearl cover, enough midlane to not squirt on volume and a powerful but readable backend reaction. That's what impressed me the most. It's not crazy violent but by no means does it quit.
For me Reacta Gloss finish is perfect. The pearl cover along with the box finish allows me and my slower speed to square up on heavier patterns as well as moving in and playing deeper lines when the pattern transitions. Extremely versatile ball overall. To compare its 5-6 boards stronger than my Zen, 3-4 more than my Zen Soul. The Soul touch earlier and smoother. Most impressive is the performance from this AYSM pearl. It knows how to strike.
Joe Arvai
900 Global Pro Shop Staff
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900 Global Eternity
Coverstock: S84 Response Pearl Reactive
Box Finish: Reacta Gloss
Core: Epoch Asymmetric Core
RG: 2.49, Diff: 0.050, PSA: 0.014 (15 lbs)
VLS Layout: 4 3/4 x 4 x 3 1/2
Dual Angle Layout: 50 x 4 3/4 x 55
PAP: 5 3/16†right x 5/8†up
Rev rate: 400 rpm
Average speed: 16.5 mph
Location: Prairie Lanes, Sun Prairie, WI
Pattern: Medium volume THS
The Eternity is 900 Global’s new big asymmetric ball in the 900 series line. It features the S84 Response pearl reactive cover that comes with the Reacta Gloss finish, which is the same coverstock formula from the Altered Reality. The core is the new Epoch core that is derived from the original Break core and is supposed to help keep the ball from losing too much energy and maintain a sharp backend reaction.
As I often do with balls that have a shiny finish from the factory, I scuffed the surface with an old 2000-grit Abralon pad just to crack the cover a bit. The Eternity has proven to be an excellent ball that I can throw on all but the oiliest or driest conditions. I’ve found the Eternity to be clean and very readable in the midlane, and that it stores enough energy to be sharp but not too jumpy off the end of the pattern. It’s a perfect step down from the Reality when you need something cleaner and quicker downlane, but is a much stronger pearl than a ball like the Wolverine Dark Moss. Overall, the Eternity offers a strong, readable reaction that I can use for the entire night in league even as the lanes go through transition.
The folks over at 900 Global have done an outstanding job with designing this ball. If you’re looking for the closest thing to replace an Altered Reality – look no further than the Eternity!
Chris Pollentier
Storm Products Pro Shop Staff
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900 Global Eternity
Coverstock: S84 Response Pearl Reactive
Core: Epoch
Factory Finish: Reacta Gloss
Layout: 4 x 4 x 2
I waited a bit too long to drill the Eternity. I had a couple Altered Reality balls I really liked and figured I was covered. With Nationals coming up, I decided to drill the Eternity to see if I could find a shiny, fairly stable asymmetrical piece for the bag. I am quite happy I did. I put a bit stronger 4 inch pin on this Eternity and it has a clean, stable feel on the lane. It is not as jumpy and angular as the Altered so it will be very useful. I have thrown it on house, longer sport, and shorter sport patterns and it has looked great on each. I feel like I can tumble it on the fresh and then get around it a bit more and just chase it left without the ball getting too far forward as the lane transitions. I think this is easily a ball to slot under the Reality and Gems for that step-down shiny asymmetrical ball.
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The New Asymmetrical Pearl in the 900 Global line is the Eternity Pearl. The Eternity Pearl is a replacement for the Altered Reality that was part of the USBC hardness issue.
I drilled my Eternity Pearl pin up with a 4 1/2 x 4 x 2 layout. I also hit the surface with a 500/1000 pads and added Storm Step 2. Reacta Gloss really doesnt match up with my ball roll. Step 2 has always been very consistent for me. Compared to the Altered the Eternity Pearl is a little cleaner and doesnt get as forward coming out of the midlane and back like the Altered did. Eternity has more shape downlane.
So when the bigger solid Asyms start to labor a little like the Gem or Reality the Eternity Pearl is very good option. At my shop I suggest for bowlers to just pick their favorite drilling on this one as I think its that good of a ball. All of my customers really like the motion. I like it also and it just seems to carry very well with keeping the pins low. Great addition for the 900 Global line!
Brian Watson
Storm Pro Shop Staff
PAP - 3 7/8 up 1 1/8
MPH - 16-17
TILT - 17
RPM - 400
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900 Global Eternity
Layout: 4 ½ x 4 x 2 Pin Up
Bowlers PAP: 4 13/16†Over 11/16†Up
Rev Rate 400 Rpm
The Eternity is a true game-changer, offering impressive performance and versatility on the lanes. First and foremost, the Eternity boasts exceptional backend reaction and hitting power. Its S84 Response Pearl cover-stock combined with the Epoch Asymmetric core provides a deadly combination of length, strong mid-lane read, and explosive backend motion. The ball effortlessly cuts through the oil, maintaining ample energy for a powerful and angular entry into the pocket. Pin carry with the Eternity is remarkable, resulting in improved pin action and higher scores. Whether I was facing heavy oil patterns or medium to drier lanes, this ball allowed me to make confident adjustments and find the right line. Its aesthetically pleasing design with a vibrant color scheme of purple/pink, black and silver gives me altered reality vibes which also makes it visually appealing on the racks. In conclusion, the 900 Global Eternity bowling ball is a remarkable piece of equipment that lives up to its name. If you loved the Altered Reality this is a definite must in your bag. Whether you're a competitive bowler or a dedicated enthusiast looking for a high-performance ball, the Eternity is an excellent choice. Unleash your potential with the 900 Global Eternity!
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I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player, I drilled my 900 Global Eternity 5x3x2 using the Storm VLS and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. I immediately changed the cover by hitting the ball with 360, 1000, and step 2 polish. The 900 Global Eternity for me is very clean and not as strong as I would have predicted. However, I did drill a 14lbs ball equating to a higher RG and smaller diff, which does not serve me well. If I were to drill another ball I would consider drilling a 15lbs ball, so I can get the benefits of the lower RG and bigger Diff. Overall, the ball is responsive and I see myself using this on Medium to lower volumes of oil.
My YouTube video of the ball can be found at: https://youtu.be/7p50MF0DME8
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Ball Specs:
Ball - 900 Global Eternity
Core - Epoch - Asymmetric
Coverstock - S84 Response Pearl Coverstock
Surface Finish - Reacta Gloss Finish
Dual Angle Layout - 40 x 3 ¾ x 35
VLS Layout - 3 ¾ x 4 x 2
Bowler Specs:
Right Hand
14 - 15 out of hand
Tweener
Speed/Revs matched
PAP: 5 ⅜ over x ⅞ up
Lane Condition: THS
Review:
I was looking forward to having a big pearl asymm hit the 900 shelves. The Eternity was the perfect answer to what I was looking for and for many others as well. The Eternity is a perfect step down from the Reality which we have all grown to love and has been an essential piece in many people’s bag, adding as a necessity for the desired arsenal. When I got my hands on this ball, everything that I heard and had seen come from this ball lived up to be true. Is it clean through the fronts? Yes. Does it read the midlane? Yes, even with the reacta gloss finish. Does it provide a strong backend reaction? Yes. Lastly, can this ball be predictable? Thankfully, I have found this ball to be very predictable and you can easily play different parts of the lane with it. Again, it is a perfect step down from the Reality or any big asymm balls like the DNA or Gem. I have also found that the Eternity is a bit rounder than the Exotic Gem. The Exotic likes to roll heavy through the lane, so if you are looking for something that is just a tad weaker, the Eternity would be the better option.
When I threw the ball, it did exactly what I expected it to do, which does not always happen with every ball. Any adjustments I made with targeting or my hand, the ball responded to those changes, I did not notice much over/under with this ball. Pearl asymms can tend to show that for me personally, so I end up taking off the gloss or altering the surface to what I need to put it to. Thankfully, as someone who loves reacta gloss, I am able to keep that finish on the ball. Lastly, the ball hits like a truck when it hits the pins!
Summary:
Overall, this ball gets an A plus! (A+) The Eternity is very clean through the fronts and gives a strong backend motion being a pearl asymmetrical ball! If you notice any over/under motion, hit it with a little bit of surface and it will create a little bit more pop hitting the dry. To compare to other equipment, the Eternity is a good step up from bowling balls such as the Phaze 2, TNT, or Zen Soul, and is a good step down from bowling balls such as the Gem, DNA, and the Reality. This ball loves oil and friction if you get it to the right zone. I would recommend a stronger Pin buffer or Val angle to utilize the responsiveness of the Eternity. For the Pin-to-PAP and PSA-to-PAP, I recommend stronger angles/arcs if you want the ball to read the mids sooner, and longer angles/arcs if you want the ball to skid further down the lane!
Mitchel G.