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Xponent
« on: August 30, 2023, 12:50:34 PM »
Presenting the 900Global XPonent, the ultimate go-to and benchmark ball within the Global line! This meticulously crafted ball combines the perfect blend of older and newer technologies. The groundbreaking Reserve Blend 701 Cover, along with the Shrapnel 2.0 Symmetric Core, creates an exceptional shape on medium lane conditions. The highly reliable Shrapnel 2.0 Symmetric Core incorporates the same proven technology used in the Ordnance C4. With its low RG/medium differential configuration, this core quickly engages and generates a consistent, continuous motion on the lane. Its single-density construction ensures a versatile reaction that suits various playing styles across a wide range of oil patterns. To create the ideal benchmark ball, a solid shell is essential. That's where the Reserve Blend 701 Solid Cover comes in. By incorporating multiple newly discovered additives into their trusted cover formulations, 900Global has achieved something truly remarkable. This solid cover possesses a smooth nature while still delivering ample backend shape. With its 4000-Grit Abralon finish, the XPonent effortlessly reads medium oil patterns, providing exceptional predictability.

Color: Midnight/Cyan
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: Shrapnel 2.0 Symmetric
Coverstock: Reserve Blend 701 Solid Reactive
RG: 2.48 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.042 (15# ball)
Finish: 4000-Grit Abralon
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil

 

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Re: Xponent
« Reply #16 on: December 02, 2023, 02:27:32 PM »
The Xponent is a new and improved version of a shape originally provided by the Ordnance C4. The low RG, medium DIFF solid symmetrical fills a very important gap between the IQ Tour Solid and the higher diff solid symmetricals like the Phaze 2 or the TNT. This ball is perfect for starting a little more direct on a more blended pattern, or for blending out the wet/dry of many house shots. The Xponent is a huge addition to our current product line. This ball fills a very important gap and provides a squarely medium symmetrical solid that compliments several pieces in our current product line. The Xponent has a spot in everyone's bag!

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Re: Xponent
« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2023, 07:22:00 PM »

900 Global Xponent Ball Review

Bowler Stats:
Speed: 15.5 MPH
Rev Rate: 275 RPM
Tilt: 3-5 degrees
Axis Rotation: 60 degrees
PAP: 5 ⅜ over 1 ¼ up

Layout: 4 ¾ X 4 ½ X 2 ¼ VLS

The 900 Global Xponent is in the benchmark category when comparing it to the Phaze II and Summit. I drilled this piece with a stronger layout for bowling the PBA50 Tour. Out of box this ball is slightly weaker than my Phaze II and also slower off the end of the pattern where the Phaze II has more continuous motion.

On the house shot the Xponent is not a ball I can move left and swing the lane with. I need to keep my angles shallower towards my target and get help from the dry at the end of the pattern. I did have success using the Xponent on the Monacelli 40’ PBA pattern during the Lightning Strikes PBA 50 National Tour event on the fresh.

With the surface of the Xponent I scratched it with a 1000 abralon by hand and I have let it shine up by itself. This has helped blend the wet/dry on the house pattern which has more volume than the PBA 50 patterns.




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Re: Xponent
« Reply #18 on: December 28, 2023, 01:05:24 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length:42 Feet

Volume: 26 ml

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Layout: 5 x 4 x 2 VLS

The Xponent is currently the only ball in the 700 series, so based on that, it should be in the mid-level performance range, perfect for a benchmark ball - not too diggy early and not too flippy in the back end.  The Xponent provides a nice consistent read, which allows it to be versatile, but I feel most comfortable playing straighter lines right of 3rd arrow.  I could see this as a great ball to keep me out of trouble on tougher challenge and sport conditions. 

My Specs -
Speed - 16 mph,
Rev Rate - 315. 
PAP 5 1/8 x 7/8 Up.

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900 Global Xponent
« Reply #19 on: December 28, 2023, 07:32:15 PM »
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Left Handed: High Rev High Speed Player
Layout: 5 X 5 X 3
Pap: - 47/8   +1
Rev Rate: +-500
Speed 17-18mph

Ball Video: hhttps://youtu.be/1RUvY-QOpoQ

The 900 Global Xponent is my new benchmark ball in my bag. I am extremely happy that this ball came out. I had the C4 and wished it had just a little more length and a little more backend and that is what the Xponent just gave me. Not did this ball also give me the length and backend that I wanted but I am also able to have a very controllable and predictable ball in my hand. I have not seen so much miss room out of a ball until I threw the Xponent. The hitting power out of this ball is ridiculous I am so happy that 900 Global has rejuvenated the C4 and made Xponent everything that I have been looking for.

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Re: Xponent
« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2024, 04:22:53 PM »
Great benchmark ball
Layout: 50x5x50 / 5x4.25x2.75
Two hander, 450 rpm, 15.5 mph
This ball surpassed all my expectations and has been one of the most versatile balls ive thrown this year. Its definitely a perfect middle-of-the-bag type of ball, got plenty of options above and below it. I think it fits between a Phaze II and an IQ Tour, just clean, smooth, and medium strength. I can use it on different houses, different sport shots (especially the short/medium length ones or once it starts to dry up but the backends are still tight), straight or hooking the whole lane, handled surface and shine well, etc.. it was just a super versatile ball that worked best when you needed a bit of an early rolling and smooth reaction.
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Re: Xponent
« Reply #21 on: January 15, 2024, 02:39:27 PM »
The 900 Global Xponent is the best example of a benchmark in the current Global line (in my humble opinion). At a 4000 grit finish, an RG of 2.48 and a very medium differential of 0.042, it's an extremely predictable motion throughout every part of the lane and easily the first ball out of many bags. I drilled mine 5 3/4 x 4 x 2, and it's the smoothest ball in my bag outside of urethane. For the cliffed up house shots or anything medium volume, this is the one. The upcoming Xponent Pearl should complement this extraordinarily well and allow you to stay in your comfort zone just a little longer by using both as a 1-2 combo.
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Re: Xponent
« Reply #22 on: January 15, 2024, 08:33:39 PM »


Length:42

Volume:26

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): House Shot




Likes: The 900 Global Xponent features the Shrapnel 2.0 symmetrical core with the All New Reserve Blend 701 cover. The Shrapnel Core was last featured in the Ordnance C4. But the coverstock had yet to be seen before the Xponent. For the most part the Xponent reminded me a lot of the Ordnance C4 but better in my opinion. The Xponent offers me an amazing benchmark type reaction that is a little less overall than the Phaze 2 but a little bit earlier and smoother than say an IQ Tour Solid. If I am going to be honest the Xponent for me has not been amazing on a house shot. The IQ tour is definitely a better option for me. But on any sport pattern it is the exact opposite. The Xponent has became one of my go to’s on anything hard. But I will say all because it’s that way for me doesn’t mean it will be that way for you. Everybody is different and even if one ball doesn’t match up for you doesn’t mean it won’t match up for somebody else! I will end my review on this. If you are looking for a good all around bench mark ball then look no further than the 900 Goobal Exponent!

Dislikes: I wish I could throw it more on a house shot lol



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Re: Xponent
« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2024, 09:40:29 PM »
I am a higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled 900 Global Xponent 5 x 3 x 2 and my axis point is 3 ¼ right and 7/8 up. The 900 Global Xponent symmetric solid reactive piece that I really like  medium/low volume patterns where there’s lots of friction . The low Rg and medium diff gives this ball medium- high flare potential when I need something to be clean, smooth, and controllable this is the ball to go to.

My YouTube video of the ball can be found at: https://youtu.be/w3-dcZXRl3M?si=jTyNKzp4QMZTbR1U

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Re: Xponent
« Reply #24 on: March 04, 2024, 10:39:32 AM »
900 Global Xponent
Cover: Reserve Blend 701 cover
Core: Shrapnel 2.0 Cover
RG: 2.48
RG: Diff. 0.042
Finish: 4000 factory finish
Fragrance:  NA

Rt. hand
Speed 14.5 MPH
PAP 3 7/8 1/4 over

Drilling: 5 x 5 x 3 VLS

The new Xponent solid from 900 Global, new cover Reserve Blend 701 with a core we saw previously from Global in the Ordinance C4.  For me the Xponent is a huge step up from the C4 in continuation.  This ball, for my slower ball speed is a benchmark nugget.  1st on out of the bag.  The versatility of this ball is unmatched for me.  Reads the lane, never squirts on heavier oil playing straighter, tighter lines.  In comparison, as long as I can get the Xponent thru the fronts this ball never overreacts off the spot.  Fav layout on this ball 5 x 5 x 3, pin up.  Out of box 4000 finish is perfect.  The ball has performed so well have had no need to change the surface in either direction.  Carry is phenomenal for me as it allows me to play straighter angles on multiple conditions.  Have had 2 800's, one in our local city in 2 months' time.  Must have in the bag for a tournament arsenal.  This is not only a keep you out of trouble ball, it strikes when need it the most.  Looking forward to the Xponent Pearl!

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