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Reviews by David Coleman

900 Global All In

900 Global Black Ops

900 Global Boost Black/Silver Hybrid

900 Global Boost Blue/Black Hybrid

900 Global Boost Cardinal Red Pearl

900 Global Boo-Yah!

900 Global Break Down

900 Global Chemical X

900 Global Dream

900 Global Dream Big

900 Global Dream On

900 Global Inception

900 Global Inception Pearl

900 Global Respect

900 Global Respect Pearl

900 Global Special Ops

AMF 300 Encore

AMF 300 Great Escape

AMF 300 Night Hawk SE

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900 Global All In
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
High rev, 17.5mph. 4-5" PAP

This ball is smooth and hard hitting. With the MATTE finish, turns sharply when it hits the friction zone, but it is not overly sharp into the pocket. This significantly increase the carry percentage and creates significant power when contacting the pocket.
Very impressive, easy to use and control on challenging lane conditions.

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900 Global Black Ops
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League average: 233
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-17.5 mph
Me on a THS: I normally throw about board 15 to 7.

Drilling: Pin just outside of the ring finger with the CG just beneath it.

For those that loved the versatility of the break down, this ball is for you. The BLACK OPS is something that will be the perfect edition to any bag. This ball is extremely smooth through the heads without over reacting in the friction zone. It packs a powerful punch to the pocket and provides consistent carry.

I can’t emphasize enough how well 900 Global has done in creating the transition ball line. There are few choices out there for the broken down condition that still produce a smooth roll and significant hitting power. This ball is most certainly one of them. When the lanes open up and you don’t want to move out of your comfort zone, pick up the BLACK OPS and stay right there while you watch the competition struggle. You don’t have to guess any more when the heavy reactive balls are hooking too much or are starting to leave 4 pins. 900 Global has done the guess-work for you. Great choice, you won’t go wrong!

I highly recommend this bowling ball for a league player and a competitor alike. It is very versatile and easy to use for all skill levels.

David Coleman
900 Global Regional Staffer.

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900 Global Black Ops
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League average: 233
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-17.5 mph
Me on a THS: I normally throw about board 15 to 7.

Drilling: Pin just outside of the ring finger with the CG just beneath it.

For those that loved the versatility of the break down, this ball is for you. The BLACK OPS is something that will be the perfect edition to any bag. This ball is extremely smooth through the heads without over reacting in the friction zone. It packs a powerful punch to the pocket and provides consistent carry.

I can’t emphasize enough how well 900 Global has done in creating the transition ball line. There are few choices out there for the broken down condition that still produce a smooth roll and significant hitting power. This ball is most certainly one of them. When the lanes open up and you don’t want to move out of your comfort zone, pick up the BLACK OPS and stay right there while you watch the competition struggle. You don’t have to guess any more when the heavy reactive balls are hooking too much or are starting to leave 4 pins. 900 Global has done the guess-work for you. Great choice, you won’t go wrong!

I highly recommend this bowling ball for a league player and a competitor alike. It is very versatile and easy to use for all skill levels.

David Coleman
900 Global Regional Staffer.

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900 Global Boost Black/Silver Hybrid
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
What can I say, If you don't have a boost, you don't know what you are missing.

At this price point, this ball is a STEAL. This line is the MOST UNDERVALUED segment of the 900 Global line.

This ball compliments the entire line and fits nicely into the Boost family. The coverstock change enables this particular ball to read a little more than the Blue Hybrid Boost, but a little less than the solid boost.
I have my Boost drilled straight up to use when the lanes break down. This ball is extremely predictable and only has what you put into it. This drilling and less aggressive ball combination enables me to keep the ball in play longer by manipulating my hand position vice changing my speed/timing on drying lane conditions.
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900 Global Boost Blue/Black Hybrid
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League average: 233
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-17.5 mph
Me on a THS: I normally throw about board 15 to 7.

Drilling: Pin just above the index finger and the CG kicked out at about 5 o’clock.

If you are looking to broaden your arsenal, this ball is for you. It will roll cleaner than any ball you have in your bag. It is smooth through the heads and then gives you a significant change of direction in the last 20 feet of the lane. It is not a snap, but more of an even roll; very controllable and forgiving.

The first time I rolled this ball I was in awe of just how smooth it was. It sat in the oil and gripped the friction to get back up to the pocket. It doesn’t over react and is extremely controllable. It reads the breakpoint very well and hits like a Mack Truck!

Highly recommended for the down and in players who want to see the ball pick up energy with a heavy roll before transitioning up to the pocket. For the heavy handed bowlers, this ball will be a controllable step down when the lanes dry up a little bit. It will get down lane and still have the energy you want without over hooking/snapping.

Don’t be fooled by the price point. This ball is WAY undervalued. One roll and you know exactly what I am talking about. Guys that have been bowling with me for years noticed how well this ball rolled and smooth the reaction was as soon as I pulled it out of the box. This ball is easily comparable to balls more expensive found elsewhere.

This ball is a significant addition for players that always buy the “most hooking” ball on the market. You are not losing hitting power and you will still be able to play those tough conditions where you need something other than the monster hook ball.

Pick this ball up and you won’t be disappointed!



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900 Global Boost Cardinal Red Pearl
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
I would recommend this ball to a teammate and all of my close friends, unless you are going to bowl against me.
This ball is long and strong! This ball is the longest of the Boost line, but still retains enough energy to make a significant turn back to the pocket. I really like this ball on the breakdown, when everyone else is getting frustrated with their balls sitting on the headpin, I am still able to move left and extend the breakpoint to get behind everyone else's groove on the lane.

This ball is worth FAR MORE than the other at a similar price point. The hitting power in this "dry-lane" ball is significant and unmatched by other brands.


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900 Global Boo-Yah!
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
4

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Rev rate: 400-450
THS: 15-7 and back

This ball is one that has its uses on lane conditions where you run out of options. When you are bowling on a short pattern, you have a ball that will not over-react. The BOOYAH can still make the turn back to the pocket and hit very hard. The urethane cover stock enables you to have a controllable and consistent reaction.

Highly recommended to those sport bowlers who need another tool when they run out of options.
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900 Global Break Down
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League average: 233
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-17.5 mph
Me on a THS: I normally throw about board 15 to 7.

Drilling: Pin just below the index finger and the CG kicked out slightly at about 5 o’clock.

FINALLY!!!! Someone made a ball that you can use when you run out of options. This ball is the most controllable, smoothest, hard-hitting combination that I have ever seen in a bowling ball. The ball doesn’t roll very heavy, but people look over at you thinking you broke something when it hits; NOTICEABLY different hitting power. You wouldn’t think that this ball could hit so hard, but WOW! It does!

Steady reaction on lanes that have been chewed up by heavy rev players. I dried up the line on a set of lanes for almost 2 hours, then pulled out this little piece of sunshine and never missed the pocket.

THIS THING WORKS as ADVERTISED! It is not going to dig through the fresh oil, but when the other guy runs out of balls on the burned up condition or has to play left of 5th arrow to cross every board on the lane, you will still be ‘down and in’ with a ball that simply decimates the pins.

Nuff said….You are missing something if you don’t own one of these. I never knew what I was missing until I picked up the Break Down. I was always that guy who would loft the gutter cap trying to find that last drop of oil on the lanes. You should almost call this “plan B”! MUST HAVE!!!

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900 Global Chemical X
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League average: 233
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-17.5 mph
Me on a THS: I normally throw about board 15 to 7.

Drilling: Pin just above the index finger and the CG kicked out about 5 o’clock from there. It is about a 3 inch pin.

This ball is a smooth roller that is excellent for a step down off of the DREAM line. It is smooth through the heads with significant mid-lane roll and an aggressive finish. The first time I used this ball I had the back 9 in a row. Extremely predictable and will not over hook. It is the perfect ball for the transition because it will still make the turn back to the pocket with little requirement for you to force it off the friction point. You can throw this ball and trust that it will turn and carry the corners.

The ball works as good as it looks you are sure to turn heads not only with its color scheme, but with the numbers you put up as well. I highly recommend this ball to anyone who has not learned the importance of a transition ball. It is not going to do much on the heavy oil of a fresh pair of lanes, but the ball will most certainly perform in game 2 when the oil has transitioned down lane your competition is lost.

I highly recommend this bowling ball for a league player and a competitor alike. It is very versatile and easy to use for all skill levels.

David Coleman
900 Global Regional Staffer.


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900 Global Dream
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Drilling: Pin, CG, and Mass Bias are all stacked down the right side of my ball. The pin sits about ¾” high and right of my ring finger.

The Dream truly earns its name. This extremely reactive cover stock combined with the polished finish gives this ball a predictable strong snap at the breakpoint. I love this ball because it gets down the lane with enough energy to swing back to the pocket in the heavier oil conditions. This is normally the first ball out of my bag on both a house shot and sport conditions. Don’t be afraid to play deep inside because this ball will most certainly be able to make the turn for you. Even players without a lot of rotation will be able to use this ball for skid/snap purposes. Even with the strong change in direction and entry angle, the weight block is still able to produce noticeably high carry percentages.

Add this ball to your high end line up and you too can live the DREAM. It is that good. A strong compliment to the DREAM ON. Those two balls make an easy transition when the question comes to change cover stocks.

I highly recommend this bowling ball for a league player and a competitor alike. It is very versatile and easy to use for all skill levels.

My 11 year old son has one now and it rolls great for him. He does not have a lot of hand like me, but he can still get the ball to turn back to the pocket well.

David Coleman
900 Global Regional Staffer.

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900 Global Dream Big
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-17.5 mph
Me on a THS: I normally throw about board 15 to 7.

Drilling: Stacked drilling with the pin high and right of the ring finger.

The most aggressive cover stock of the DREAM series yet! To say this ball is aggressive in the oil is an understatement; the ball is a monster in pink. It reads the mid-lane early with a strong roll and snaps hard on the back end. However, the snap is not like one with a polished/pearl surface. It is a strong arcing motion that almost looks like the ball is setting, but still covering a significant amount of real estate. The ball drives so hard through the pins that you can almost see the 9-pin get pushed forward on the pin deck. It is truly a sight to see. You don’t get to see a ball move through the pins like that very often.

I scored well with my initial use of this ball, but think I am going to bring up the surface to 4000-grit in order to tame its ridiculous aggression. This ball will hook on anything. The surface will create significant motion on even the wettest conditions.

I highly recommend this bowling ball for a league player and a competitor alike. It is very versatile and easy to use for all skill levels.

David Coleman
900 Global Regional Staffer.

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900 Global Dream On
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
League average: 233
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-17.5 mph
Me on a THS: I normally throw about board 15 to 7.

Drilling: Stacked drilling. Pin 1” above and right of the index finger with the CG and Mass Bias in line with the pin, parallel with the centerline of the ball.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the HYPE is real! This ball could very well be the Mike Tyson of hitting power. It is versatile and extremely powerful on a variety of lane conditions. I literally pulled this magical stone out of the box and rolled a 279 to win the league championship!

Not only is this ball very attractive cosmetically, it is a real beast on the lanes. At the factory finish, the ball reads the mid lane extremely well. She has a tight roll early, building the potential energy for a strong snap once it arrives in the friction zone. Just when you think you let it out too far, it comes FLYING back to the pocket with devastating force. With the substantial change in direction, you have a lot of room to play with on the lanes. Higher rev players can swing it easily and have confidence it will return back to the pocket.

A lot of powerful balls tend to send the pins flying or up, the Dream On keeps the pins low
If I am dreaming, don’t wake me up!!! People who are unfamiliar with the power and versatility of the 900 Global line will be simply amazed by this piece of equipment. By far one of the best balls to ever roll down a set of lanes. I am not just saying that, it is the truth. Try it out for yourself and tell me I am wrong.

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900 Global Inception
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Truly amazing bowling ball. I have one and my 12 year old son has one. Both roll extremely heavy and hit very hard. I have a high rev rate and high ball speed, my son has low rev rate and low ball speed. Both hit the pocket extremely well.
The ball is easily one of the most aggressive balls on the market today. It is a heavy oil ball that will make a significant angle change into the pocket at the breakpoint. This ball is one of the first out of my bag.
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900 Global Inception Pearl
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Wow, Simply Amazing.
I loved the Inception (solid), but this ball is that and more. The pearl has the same aggressive temper on the lanes with a little bit more length and a violent turn back to the pocket. (Both my Inception and Inception Pearl are drilled the same)
The hitting power is not sacrificed at all with the pearlized cover stock. I truly enjoy breaking the lanes open with the inception and then lighting them on fire with the Inception Pearl.

This ball is a MUST HAVE....You will make others jealous in envy on your flexibility on the lanes.
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900 Global Respect
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Respect

League average: 233
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-17.5 mph
Me on a THS: I normally throw about board 15 to 7.

Drilling: Pin just below and outboard of the index finger. CG kicked in at about 7 o’clock (in the palm of my hand)

This ball deserves its name! “Respect”!!!! The respect is a shining example of what people look for in a tight rolling marble. The ball has significant snap even though I have it drilled to arc. The ball is great for conditions where you want something clean through the heads, developing a good mid-lane read, and a strong snap on the back end.

This ball has nothing missing in the power department. The pins most certainly RESPECT it. The pins stay low and you still carry the corners even with a steep entry angle into the pocket.

The high Rev players are able to swing this ball utilizing the heavy mid-lane read with significant snap on the back end. The violent change is very helpful when you have to play deeper. You don’t lose energy on the change of direction because of the heavy roll in the mid-lane.

The lower rev players will be assisted greatly by the heavy mid-lane roll. It will give them more options and hitting power as the ball reaches the friction. This ball can create the roll those lower rev players so greatly desire.

The Respect is very versatile and can find a home on any lane condition. Especially sport conditions because of its continuous read of the lane and heavy roll. Highly recommended for the traveling players who don’t want to have to fight lanes.

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900 Global Respect Pearl
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Rev Rate: 400-450
Speed: 17-17.5 mph
Me on a THS: I normally throw about board 15 to 7.

Drilling: Pin just to the right of the ring finger and the CG kicked in about 15 degrees.

For all of you that loved the RESPECT, this is the perfect ball for you. The RESPECT pearl is something of beauty. It gets down the lane and snaps back like a champ. I personally thought the RESPECT rolled and hooked a little early, but this one is the cure to those shortcomings. I was waiting a long time to get my hands on this ball and it was well worth the wait. The RESPECT pearl is that ball that you can get down the lane a little farther than the more aggressive balls when the lane breaks down, yet it still has enough energy to make the turn back to the pocket.

For the sport condition atmosphere, this ball is amazing to see in action. The RESPECT pearl will enable players to open up the lane with the strong back end motion yet still be able to slide it to the end of the patter without seeing the ball over react.

I highly recommend this bowling ball for a league player and a competitor alike. It is very versatile and easy to use for all skill levels.

David Coleman
900 Global Regional Staffer.

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900 Global Special Ops
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
One phrase to describe this ball....Clean through the heads. This ball is an exceptional compliment to the Black OPS and a step down for me from the Inception Pearl or Drift. The ball begins building its potential energy without much movement through the heads and then give a confident turn back to the pocket for reliable hitting angles to cover the corner pins. The ball keeps the pins relatively low on the pin deck in order to maximize carry percentage.
One of the three in bag #1 for a good quality spread when going to a new house.
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AMF 300 Encore
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Truly an under-rated bowling ball. This ball is sure to be a classic in its own realm. I love the smooth read on the lanes followed by a strong turn back to the pocket. For a medium to dry lane ball, it doesn't over react and rolls smoothly through the pins. This ball is something I can trust on a sport shot and can use on a beat up house shot. When the crowd is lost, you can really hype up your game with this ball in game 3+!

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AMF 300 Great Escape
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
Most Aggressive cover stock on the market. The sandpaper-like surface enables this ball do dig through the oil and open up the lane after just a few shots. This ball has an aggressive core to move on even the most oiliest of lanes. This ball is something you can use when you are frustrated with not getting the ball back to the pocket.
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AMF 300 Night Hawk SE
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5

About the Bowler

League Average:
233
PAP:
Not set
Ball Speed:
Fast
Style:
Cranker
Bowling Hand:
Right Handed
Sport Shot Average:
205
Experience:
Advanced (I have bowled in a league)
High rev, 17.5 mph, 4-5" PAP.

WOW! That is all I can say. Because of the color, you can't see it rev very well, but this ball is turning. It creates a strong read of the mid-lane and then snaps back to the pocket. I have named this ball the "House Shot Killer" No-one can challenge me with this ball in hand. As the lanes transition, I can go to this black beauty and really knock it out of the park. At least 10 games with 10 or more strikes thus far. Something I will ALWAYS have in my bag.
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