The 900 Global Absolute Truth uses the S80R Hybrid coverstock from the Inception Redux and pairs it with the Adaptor/C Symmetric weight block from the previous two Truth releases. It comes out of the box with the “E” pad finish (3000 grit) from 900 Global’s ICE finishing process. The rough finish and low RG core helped the Absolute Truth to rev up very quickly for all three of our testers. It created a lot of traction early on the lane, with a very strong midlane roll.

The amount of traction this ball created at its box finish was best on our heavy oil test pattern, with Cranker having the best reaction of our three testers. He could square up on this pattern more than he could when using balls like the Inception DCT and original Truth, which are both more angular downlane. The Absolute Truth’s strong arc off the breakpoint allowed him to not have to swing his ball away from the pocket as much, giving him maximum control without having to give away ...