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Wolverine Dark Moss
« on: September 16, 2022, 04:29:00 PM »
The Wolverine is back! The 900Global Wolverine Dark Moss is ready to attack with its versatile S70 Pearl coverstock and Lacerate 2.0 weight block. This ball will tear up some oil without sacrificing backend. The Lacerate 2.0 core changes direction quickly making it ideal for bowlers that want to move in and open their angles. The S70 Pearl coverstock will sneak through the front of the lane and tear up the backend on medium oil conditions.

Color: Dark Moss
All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown
Core: LACERATE 2.0 Symmetric
Coverstock: S70 Pearl Reactive
RG: 2.54 (15# ball)
Differential: 0.053 (15# ball)
Finish: 4K - Fast
Recommended Lane Condition: Medium Oil

 

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Re: Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2022, 09:22:08 AM »
I drilled my Dark Moss 4 1/2 by 35 which is how I drilled my original one. To me the Dark Moss is a little more motion in the back than the original. I get good skid thru the front and great recovery in the back of the lane. I have used this when my REALITY CHECK is getting to forward or stopping. It also will let me play straighter and hug the oil line in league play. Get this one when you want something to get thru the burnt fronts but need some recovery down the lane.
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Re: Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2022, 06:09:35 PM »
The Wolverine Dark Moss is 900 Global’s newest addition to their 700 Series. The Dark Moss is 900 Global’s replacement to the Original Wolverine after it got banned from certain USBC events. I think that they have done a great job replacing this ball. With that being said, I feel that the Dark Moss and the original Wolverine are very similar, however, the Dark Moss is earlier and smoother (I attribute this to the Dark Moss having the 4k fast finish compared to the 1500 polish featured on the Wolverine). I believe that I would use them both in a very similar spot, however I would probably use the Dark Moss earlier in the day than the Wolverine. I think that the Dark Moss will be a great addition to your tournament or houseshot bag! Go out and get yours today!

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Re: Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #18 on: November 03, 2022, 08:47:46 AM »
Sometimes it's amazing how things work out. The original Wolverine is an all time favorite for me. What happened with that having to be discontinued. I got a better version!!!! All the good of the original but a little stronger allows me to get into it a little earlier and get more use out of it. Same shape as the original it just handles a little more oil.

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Re: Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #19 on: November 06, 2022, 02:32:55 PM »
900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss Ball Review

Bowler Stats:
Speed: 15.5 MPH
Rev Rate: 300 RPM
Tilt: 3-5 degrees
Axis Rotation: 60 degrees
PAP: 5 ⅜ over 1 ¼ up

With the release of the Dark Moss I wasn’t sure if this was going to be the same as the original or different. I know colors can change the reaction because some colors just roll better than others. The original Wolverine I drilled with a 4 ½ inch pin placement and on the local house shots it was conditional. If there was less friction at the end of the pattern then it went too long but with the right amount it rolled great. So with that in mind I figured the Dark Moss would be just as strong so I drilled it with a 5 X 41/2 X23/4 VLS layout to give the ball more length and if it was too early I will scuff it up with 2000 since it came with the 4K Fast.

Out of the box with the 4K Fast I liked the reaction. It was smoother off the friction than the original Wolverine but that could be because the original had a surface of 1500 grit with polish. As I continued to put more games on the Dark Moss it did shine up making it look like polish and caused an over/ under reaction on the house shot. I scuffed it with a 2000 pad and let it shine up again but now I have a more controllable reaction.

For my game the Dark Moss fits in between the NIght Road and the Hyped Pearl.


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Re: Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #20 on: November 09, 2022, 08:34:12 AM »
LANE CONDITION

Length: 43'

Volume: 22.5 mLs

Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc): THS


COMMENTS

Likes: its BETTER than the original

Dislikes: none!

Same ball different cover…maybe.  The reactions are different! My original blue Wolverine really stood up and went forward.  The Dark Moss gets to the spot, hooks, and has more continuation.  So far this season, the Dark Moss has bailed me out for more than the blue Wolverine did last year.  It’s just more useful and I have more confidence in it!

No copy and pasting from me when it comes to this ball.  It’s NOT the same as it’s predecessor, its BETTER!

I still use it later in blocks or later in the evening on league nights.  Once the lanes break down this ball will allow me to be in, still hit on it, get through the heads and mids without over reading the burn or the friction down lane. 

The Wolverine Dark Moss is a keeper!

Layout: 4.25x5.25x2 (same as the OG Wolverine)

Other balls getting a lot of play:
Dark Code-4x6x2
Night Road-4.5x4.5x3.75
Idol Cosmos-4x5x2
Zen Soul-4x5x2


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Re: Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2022, 12:29:09 PM »
The Wolverine Dark Moss is the latest addition to the 900 Global line. The biggest difference between the Dark Moss and the original Wolverine is the coverstock. The Dark Moss uses the S70 Pearl cover and the same Lacerate 2 core. The Dark Moss is clean and super quick off the dry. It does have a higher 2.54 RG and diff of .053, the Dark Moss is designed to be used when there's a good amount of friction, when the bigger balls are too early. I drilled mine 4x5x3 and it picks up the kids extremely well. I can see myself using it on house shots when I need to get in and give away the pocket a bit. If I was to drill another one I would drill it much weaker and have it be my end of block ball. The Dark Moss really wants to get in and be wheeled!

Do not be surprised if you see this ball make a lot of PBA tour telecasts! I have seen a ton of these out in PBA regional competition and the righties with any kind of rev rate make it look silly!

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Re: Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #22 on: November 17, 2022, 04:58:24 PM »
The all new wolverine dark moss is the new and improved wolverine. This ball with the new 4k fast gives this ball a lot of pop off the spot. For me the original wolverine was too clean where the dark moss picks up and still drives through the pins. If you're looking for your next bench mark ball look no further than the all new dark moss! Get to your local pro shop and get one of these!


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900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss by Casey Murphy
« Reply #23 on: November 18, 2022, 09:22:17 AM »
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)

Simple.  The Dark Moss rolls like the OG Wolverine.  Nailed it.  Need I say more?

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900 Gloabl Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2022, 07:44:07 PM »
 The new addition to the 900 Global line is the Wolverine Dark Moss.  This is the original Wolverine replacement.  900 Global used the same core but used a different color of S70 Pearl Coverstock (Green).  I thought the original Wolverine was a little flippy.  I drilled mine 5 x 3 x 2 pin above my middle finger.  I added a little 2000 pad to the surface.  I have the Dark Moss a little earlier and more rounded on the backend.  It has been a great ball to combat the wet/dry lane conditions. Even with the more rounded backend the Dark Moss can still be used when playing the deeper inside angles. Very Continuous motion.  When the earlier and stronger balls like Zen, Phaze 2, reality check start to bog down the Dark Moss is perfect ball to transition to.


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PAP - 4 up 1 1/8
RPM  - 400
Tilt - 17
Speed - 16

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Re: Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #25 on: November 22, 2022, 08:49:27 AM »
I am higher speed, rev challenged 220-250ish, high tilt, high rotation, and super low track player. I drilled my Wolverine dark moss 25x4.25x35. I was very excited and hoped this would have been a replacement for the OG wolverine, but it wasn’t. This ball works best for me when the lanes are dry which allows me to stay right. This ball is a bit cleaner down lane for me in comparison to the OG wolverine. I haven’t thrown this ball a ton in league but it’s definitely a great addition for players that need it for light and medium oil patterns.

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Re: Wolverine Dark Moss
« Reply #26 on: November 26, 2022, 10:14:02 PM »
900 Global Wolverine Dark Moss

S70 pearl coverstock

Lacerate 2.0 core

The core looks to be a mix/match/new tweak to the cores used in the badger lines. The final shape mixed with this cover combines to make one of the more skid/flip balls I have seen out of 900G.

Longer, more angular shape,

Good move from my Zen when I need a little more length/little less overall hook.

Step up from my Electrify Pearl, step down from my Phaze 3 or Zen,