Ball Specs:
Global Harsh Reality Pearl
902 Pearl Reactive Cover
Reacta Gloss Polished
Disturbance Asymmetric Core
Layout 4 x 4.5 with 2” Pin Buffer

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

Review:
The original Harsh Reality is one of my favorite strong solid cover balls so when I heard a pearl version was coming out I was pretty excited. I like that the color scheme is matching the solid but with a logo color change. The test for me would be if this ball would replace my Exotic Gem as my strong pearl. The short answer is yes! The Harsh Reality Pearl has more hook and backend than my Exotic which says quite a lot. The Exotic may still see some play from time to time but I am pretty sure the Harsh Pearl will bump it out of my main bag. I have been dealing with a hip issue so I did not do a video on this ball but I should have. The Harsh Reality Pearl carried hits that I should not have. What I though would be a weak 10 the 6 pin turned sideways and chopped out the 10 pin. I need that with my lack of revs. The Harsh Reality Pearl could be used on multiple patterns but you may need to start it in the oil then just trust it. This ball does the heavy lifting for you. I think have seen a positive difference in hit with the A.I. technology in this particular ball. If you need a very strong pearl get this ball!

Summary:
This is a very strong pearl ball from Global.
The Harsh Reality Pearl provides a lot of hook and back end.
The carry and hit of this ball is exceptional.

Glenn Wendel
Storm Pro Shop Staff

gwendel@comcast.net
www.stormbowling.com

Video Link:

900 Global Harsh Reality Pearl
Coverstock: Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Reactive
Core: Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. Core
Finish: Reacta Gloss
Layout: 5 ½ x 3 ¾ x 3
What I learned, enjoyed and struggled with:
All new Harsh Reality Pearl, HRP for short, was a new kind of look on the lane for me, I am known to “milder” asymmetric core balls with shorter pin because they mainly are too flippy for my current ball speed and game, but I found the HRP to be a new tool to add to my current arsenal, not really replacing anything other than a ball that was overlapping something else in my current ball line. If you review my YouTube video, you will notice I was able to play in the normal track area and just my angles a little to stay comfort in my zones, I felt comfortable enough to teach myself something I wanted to learn but was afraid to try due to prior injuries and the lack of time to really work on it. Even at 54 years of age, with 2 almost bionic legs, I taught myself how to walk around the ball return and slide at the gutter cap on the right side of the lane. Amazingly, I only took a few missteps and kept on going. A practice session of 2 ½ hours is unusual for me due to my overall endurance. I quite enjoyed this practice session. Every adjustment I made with the HRP, worked well and rolled other asymmetric balls I had, and this one was the most reliable from fresh condition to quite played out condition. Now for what I struggled with: The ball seemed to hit the tracer board and move quicker from that spot, if I positioned the ball a few boards left of the tracer board; the reaction would be more delayed. Which should normally be reversed because it would be a drier condition closer to the gutter. I overcame this by getting the HRP crossing the tracer board rather than getting the HRP rolling directly through the tracer board. I hope this information helps you and please visit my YouTube page – Roto Grip Rick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGytZwmlD4E

This ball is the perfect counterpart to the Harsh Reality. I use the Harsh Reality Solid for the first 2-3 games in a tournament and then switch to this ball once the lanes start to breakdown. These two are my go to pair.

Cover: Reserve Blend 902 Pearl Reactive Core: Disturbance Asymmetric A.I. RG: 2.48 RG. Diff.: 0.054 Finish: Reacta Gloss 900 Global’s new Harsh Reality Pearl is an Asymmetrical piece that is good for Medium - Heavy Volume patterns. 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, CG kicked out 1” from the palm, and the Mass Bias an 1.5” right of the Thumb. Out of Box ball motion clean through the fronts with a strong backend reaction on a left over Shark pattern. I compared this to Harsh Reality Solid (2-2 Right). The Pearl is 2-2 left of the Solid with cleaner motion through the fronts and sharper backend reaction. The Pearl will be a good #2 ball when the Solid starts to burn up. This piece will be good for all types of styles. Check Out the Ball motion Video on my YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/slOk2PCVKH8