900 Global XPonent | 4K Ball Review | Bowlers Paradise
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
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The only thing that could make this release better in theory is if they would have stuck with the honey badger nomenclature. The all the XPonent from 900 Global is a derivative of that great line of bowling balls, with this one featuring the shrapnel 2.0 core and the all the Reserve bath 701 solid cover coming out of the box at a 4000 grit. Also worth noting, storm has this piece labeled as being between a 74 and 76 hardness which is harder than most other releases.
Because this ball is benchmark in nature, we went with the benchmark layout for me. The 5x5x2 2LS layout is one you’ve seen on many different releases on this channel, and is proven to work well. The hope is that we would see more of the same success we saw on the TNT, Primal Shock and others on the XPonent.
AND ON THE LANES… to say I was pleasantly surprised is actually a bit of an understatement. If you’ve watched this channel for any time, you probably know that symmetrical solids and I typically don’t get along on house shots, but this XPonent just kept on striking. The motion was most of what I expected getting to the pins, but the continuation and carry was far greater that I expected. Also, as I moved further and further inside, most pieces like this sort of quit around 4th arrow, but not the Xponent. Sure, I had to make some adjustments, but when I threw it well, even from deep inside, there was a pretty good chance I was going to strike.
And to me, that’s the best part of this newest piece from 900 global. See, on most house shots, all you really have to do is get your ball speed, rev rate and bowling ball strength to match up and you’re going to strike a lot. Most pieces will have a specific area of the lane where they do that best like the Zen Gold Label did in our last review, but this XPonent was able to be manipulated by hand position and ball speed and still strike with authority. In short, this thing is both versatile, but also reliable on the bad shots.
Looking on the other side of the coin, the list of potential downsides is short, but not zero. For one, this feels like a piece that will tame down or wear out quickly. When I go bowl, especially on tournament conditions, you can bet I’ll freshen up the surface before we even start because I just know that’s how this thing will have it’s best shape. Also, I think the likelihood of this piece being the best option of tough, fresh conditions is kind of low, even though it is a benchmark type reaction. I don’t think it is strong enough when the conditions are lower ratio to see the right shape most of the time.
But for house conditions, putting this piece in the bag with a Zen Gold Label and an Eternity could spell disaster for your opponents. Since there is always free hook on house, there’s almost no necessity for a super strong piece, so having the XPonent be the first one on the lanes, then moving in with either of the pearls is sure to be close in almost any bowling center.
For comparison, I first grabbed my Roto Grip TNT which you can see is notably stronger front to back, grabbing the lane sooner and starting its motion towards the pocket. With that, even though it is still pretty continuous through the pins, it is definitely slower transitioning than the XPonent. With some extra surface, this shape might be that next level of strength necessary for flatter conditions to hit the lanes before the XPonent.
For our crossbrand comparison, I grabbed the one that many consider to be one of the greats, the Motiv Venom Shock. The core numbers are similar, but I myself was shocked by how much the Venom struggled compared to the XPonent. I’m not sure if it was carry down or the MFS Solid cover on the Shock reading early, but the eye test doesn’t fail us here in showing us that the XPonent was the superior shape on this house shot.
But with that, here’s my recommendations on types of bowlers that I think would match up well with this piece. The first is rev dominant bowlers. This one is simple, the harder I hit the XPonent, the better it looked. Sure, that forced me to open up my angles and play further inside, but isn’t that what house shots are for? The XPonent does a great job of opening up the big wheel for heavy handed bowlers. The second is a huge category, House Shot Bowlers. This one actually feels like a recommendable benchmark shape for high ratio conditions. So if you need a reliable piece to be the first one out of the bag for league night, I don’t think you need to look much further than this piece from 900 Global.
The all new Xponent might not sit at the top of the performance chart, but with a shape like this, I’d be willing to bet you’ll see an exponential rise in your scores.
Thank you to Weston Lanes for allowing us to film this video: www.westonlanes.com
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Ben I always love watching your videos and explanation of ball motion. I’ve wrote to you in the past and I’m here again to ask how I’m doing rebuilding my arsenal. Summit, Exotic Gem, Duo, and this new Xponent. How do you feel about it and what I may want in adding two more balls so I’m covering all conditions. Please take into consideration that I am a lower rev and speed bowler. Thanks keep the videos coming
Honestly, that’s a great top 5. If you are looking to get 2 more, a DNA could fit in there, and maybe one of the new Hustles?
Basically the very top and the very bottom of your arsenal, unless you want to try urethane.
Maybe a Virtual Energy Blackout and a Hustle RIP for the bottom of the bag. If you don't throw >15mph , you may have a hard time getting a urethane ball to hold line.
Picked up my new Xponent tonight. 60 x 4.5 x 40 but gonna double check it cause pin looks closer to my ring finger than on my Zen Soul. Anyway, 280 first game out of box on THS. Had to move in 2 boards from my ZS and arc it out but it was crushing the pocket. Game 2 I lost my line and couldn't strike. Changed to my old Brunswick Igniter pearl in the 7th frame to salvage a 180 then finished up with a 215 with the Igniter. Gonna hit the Xponent with a 5000 and try that but love the shape
I was wondering if you would be trying out the DV8 Chill. It is a solid bench mark type ball. It would likely be comparable to this Exponent. Just curious. Great videos.
We are sent balls by the manufacturers for review, and as of yet, we have not been provided a Chill. I would love to if they decide to send one our way!
Thinking about starting with this xponent on the fresh on house, then into the idol cosmos then into the gold label, seems like it would be really really decent. Current arsenal is idol cosmos, zen u, reality, but not sure if I want an xponent or an eternity
If your rev rate is above 350, XPonent. If not, Eternity.
@@bowlersparadise2255 would the xponent be too close to the cosmos or would it be a good complement? Both look really similar and even front to back
This is Simo's new favorite as a step down from the Idol
Good to know thanks!
900 global has all of their releases at 74-76 hardness, where as storm and roto list theirs all at 73-75. Negligible difference.
I think this ball is a sleeper! 🤔
Hey Ben! I'm a huge fan of your reviews.
Would you see the Xponent and Pride Dynasty able to coexist? I love my Xponent and am considering the PD as something with a bit more shape to it.
Hey Stephen. Appreciate the kind words and glad to have you!
Xponent and PD are going to overlap quite a bit. The covers are very similar in overall strength, and even though the PD is an asym, it doesn't really play like a true asym. If I was to pick one ball to pair with the Xponent from any brand as a 1-2 punch, i'd lean more towards the Brunswick Beyond Infinity. There's definitely other options that would work also, but I see those two getting along really well.
@@bowlersparadise2255 oh man, that's really good to know! Great info, helped me avoid buying an oopsie daisy!
How is this ball compared to the Phase ll or the camo
little less than the phaze 2, little more than the camo. Shapes overall are pretty similar
If this is a recommended ball for fresh house shot, what would be a couple examples you like when you have to ball down from the Xponent? I'm more of a rev dominant bowler
There’s really not much of a “ball down” besides the hustle M-M, but I personally wouldn’t go that route anyways. If I start with something like this, I’m probably going to ball up to something with some more differential that’s shiny and zone change inside.
Is deze bal het zelfste als de dv8 chill ?
This is not the same ball. Those two pieces are made by different manufacturers.
Thanks for the video! Just started to roll the eternity Pi to replace the reality, how would you rate this xponent to the TNT both at 4000grit. i also have the phase 2, but it has not worked out. im high speed and mid rev. Thanks
What do you mean by rate?
@@bowlersparadise2255 would it be a better/equal/minus replacement for the syn TNT. basically, trying to find a better success SYM for game 2.5 to 3. like I said, phase 2 has not been good to me, TNT has been better. not worried about brands. Thanks
Looking to add this ball to my bag I have a summit I am getting as well what would be the best layout for low speed and rev for this exponent ball?
50x4x35
@@bowlersparadise2255 will that layout still hook please explain why this is a good layout is that only for this ball or can I use it for the summit as well?
Nowi have iq tour solid and a original zen and hyraod pearl with this be good to add to my bag?
How pounds is your ball?
14
Does Ben use his thumb or no?
Nope
@@bowlersparadise2255it’s pretty impressive how he can manipulate his ball roll.
This is just a remake of the ordinance solid. Same cor,e, virtually same cover stock
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
That was also pre-SPI acquisition, so cover materials are definitely not the same.