900 Global Sublime Focus Bowling Ball Review

The 900 Global Sublime Focus is the second ball to be released under the Sublime nameplate. It uses the Immersed Symmetric AI core design that was also used in the original Sublime. The cover has been changed from the shiny Reserve Blend 802 Hybrid to the Reserve Blend 804 Solid formulation with a box finish of 2000 Abralon. This duller surface and more aggressive coverstock get the Sublime Focus started much earlier, increasing its total hook on heavier volumes of oil. Even though this ball started quicker and dug into the midlane much stronger than the original Sublime, its back end motion was still strong and continuous. Bowlers who are looking for a smoother motion than what most asymmetrical-cored balls provide will like the shape that this ball offers without giving up much overall hook.

Cranker

Cranker loved the range that this ball provided him on the heavy oil pattern, as he could play all over the lane with this ball out of the box. He had no trouble starting deep and having his angles open in the front of the lane. He could get the ball all the way out to board six at the breakpoint and it still got back to the pocket. Alternatively, he could move farther right with his laydown point, increase his speed, and play closer to where the other two testers were lined up. The box finish was excellent at digging into the oil and providing enough traction to get the ball up to the pocket and through the pin deck. He had to totally miss it at the bottom of the swing for the Sublime Focus to not get back to the pocket. As the track area started to get drier, he could keep moving left and give the ball more room to