900 Global Honey Badger Intensity Bowling Ball

900 Global Honey Badger Intensity Hey everyone, I'm back with another ball review, and this time it's for the 900 Global Honey Badger Intensity and In 15 pounds this ball is wrapped in the S70 Solid Reactive Coverstock and comes 4000-grit with an RG of 2.54, Diff of .048, and a PSA of .012 with a layout of 4½ X 4 X 1½ As you know by now that the 900 Global brand is now part of Storm/Roto Grip. This is great news for everyone as we can now throw all three brands. Exciting news for me as I have never thrown a 900 Global before and had no prior thoughts of how the ball should roll or react. This ball is in the "Tour Preferred - 700 Series" which is in the third of four lines. So after I burned up a spot from bigger balls like a Storm Proton Physix or Roto Grip RST-X1 I found the HB Intensity with its combination of a medium cover and Asymmetric core is a great matchup when the lanes have some play on them or later in a block. I see this ball to be very versatile for many types of players. This is a very easy ball to throw and I found it very easy to watch its ball motion going down the lane and through the pins. Until the next review Bowl Up A Storm! BOWLER STYLE: RH - Power Stroker Rev Rate: 320 Ball Speed: 15-16 PAP: 4 7/8 right 5/8 up. #Storm #VISE #BowlersChoiceProShop #BabesAndBallsBowling #LogoInfusion #IAmBowling (coupon code HIRSCH 20% off at checkout) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgKzdcnglpcCjAVFMBiVNg Brian Hirsch

Ball Specs Honey Badger Intensity Cover: 4000 Grit, S70 Solid Reactive Weight Block: Grapnel 2.0 (Asymmetric) Color: Pink/Blue Navy Review: The Honey Badger Intensity was the ball that I was instantly excited for when I first heard about it. The Honey Badger line has always been one of the most consistent lines in bowling and because of that it is one of my favorite lines of all time. This ball is very strong but not strong to the point where you cannot control the ball. This ball is very smooth rolling and packs a hard punch when it hits the pins. This ball is in the 700 series for 900 Global but performers more like the 900 series bowling balls meaning you are really getting your bang for your bucks. This is another ball that is great on both tournament conditions or a great first out of the bag for league night. The versatility of that the Honey Badger Intensity offers is not matched by many other bowling balls out there. If you are looking for a smooth rolling solid look no further, head down to your local shop and pick up yours today! Will Tefft 900 Global Staff Member will@parklanes.net www.900global.com #GoGlobal

HB Intensity is the newest addition to the Honey Badger line. This ball features the Grapnel 2.0 Asymmetric Core and the S70 Solid Reactive Coverstock. This is my first HB ball and it is an amazing piece to have. The ball motion of this ball reminds me a lot of a Code X (which is my favorite asym of all time) but I did notice that this ball does dig harder than a Code X.

Cover: S70 Solid Core: Grapnel 2.0 Asymmetric Finish: 4000 RG: 2.54 Diff: 0.045 The newest addition to the 900 Global Honey Badger line of balls is the HB Intensity. It features the s70 solid coverstock. The s70 cover provides more traction than the original Honey Badger. The 4000 finish helps the ball not over-read the front of the lane. The Grapnel 2.0 Asymmetric core delivers dynamic motion without making the ball too strong to stay in as the lanes break down. The Honey Badger series have stood out in the market because of their dynamic asymmetric motion in their price point. This 700 series ball creates great motion and power without having to be at the absolute top of the hook scale. The s70 creates an excellent motion as its cover gives you enough grip to tackle more volume with straighter angles while it's asymmetric medium diff core allows you to stay in the ball longer and continue to carry as you transition in on the lane. I tested the Honey Badger Intensity on a fresh house pattern. Its easy to spot the value of this ball as its strong enough without being too strong. It's versatility will make it useful on many patterns. I think for any but the absolute top end of speed dominant bowlers this is a fantastic first ball out on a house pattern. It allows you to get a good read on the shape of the oil pattern and responds very well to hand position changes allowing you to attack the lanes from multiple angles. This ball should be a staple for most pro shops as it will work for the vast majority of your customers, no matter what the lane conditions. It also has great shelf appeal.

Think "Baby Reality." For me the HB Intensity offers similar strength to the Reality. The only difference is where that strength is on the lane. The Reality is early and forward where the HB Intensity clears the fronts better and retains more energy downlane. The HB comes out of the box really dull. I encourage you to let it lane shine before making a determination if you like it or not. I was surprised at how much better it rolled when I got 10-15 games on the cover. I bowl in a center that hooks quite a bit so I went in the shop and hit it with a 4000 pad on the ball spinner. It really came alive downlane after doing this. I think for players who want strength but may not be able to throw the stronger balls or afford them, the HB Intensity is a much better option!

The Reality has quickly become a favorite go to ball for me. The HB Intensity is now giving me a perfect 1-2 punch. When the overall strength of the Reality is too much and needs to be put away the Intensity has been perfect to go too. Great option keeping the same look in the same part of the lane longer.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 9:29 AM The HBI features the S70 Solid Reactive coverstock which is wrapped around the infamous Grapnel 2.0 Asymmetric core. The shape I am seeing out of this ball is truly unique. I have this thing about me that when I throw solid balls, I try to stay farther right and stay up the back of the ball more. However, with the Intensity I learned I didn't need to do that. It is a solid ball that has great continuation even from steep angles. This ball will be best on medium to heavy patterns, and should give bowlers a skid/flip reaction on the fresh. Unlike other strong solid balls which promote early revolutions, the Intensity will not do that due to its high RG . It will get through the fronts easily but have enough power to finish and get to the pocket at the end of the pattern. Comparing the Intensity to the revival, which has the same layout, its clear the hybrid coverstock carries the revival down a few feet more and is a bit sharper off the end of the pattern. This would be a fantastic 1-2 or 2-3 punch. Check out my full review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zidkY_UA7yc

Bowler Specs: Right Hand. PAP 4" Over 0 up Rev Rate 400, Average Tilt, low Axis Rotation. Speed at cameras 16.5 – 17 Layout: 4.5 x 4 x 2.5 (pin up) Review: The Intensity is a great first ball out of the bag on medium to medium oily lane conditions and fits perfectly between the Ordnance C4 and the Reality. The solid S70 cover is strong enough for all but the most oily lane conditions and helps blend the pattern out. It reacts really well off the dry without over-reacting but does need some head oil. Find the oil line, move just inside of it and let it rip. The Intensity is super versatile. It's also very receptive to surface changes and different layouts. Straighter players can go up the boards and stronger/high rev players can move inside and wheel it. It has a smooth and continuous backend reaction so it will also work on medium/long challenge or sport shots that have at least a medium volume of oil. If you love the Revival but need a stronger ball for more oil, then the Intensity will be perfect. Ron D'Ambrosio Storm Amateur Staff #StormNation #SquadRG #900Global

The new Badger from the 900 Global line is one of a kind. This type of benchmark ball is typically my favorite to throw. What I liked about the Badger is it is a step down off the Reality which is a stronger ball. A lot of the surfaces we typically bowl on have been generally hooking very early. The way to counter that is going with cleaner covers. What I like about the Badger is it has a clean cover yet its smooth shape won't blow past the break point making this a great ball for the fresh. What I, also, liked about this ball was its ability to migrate in and yet retain enough energy to give me angle down lane. This ball provides plenty of versatility if you want to have your angles in front of you then slowly migrate in and open up the lane without losing carry. This ball will be a must have and will work with a variety of styles, against many different oil patterns and be favorable to different layout and surface changes.

T he 2nd iteration of the Parallax series sees this version as a straight up pearl. I decided to drill this one pin down to balance out the mid lane read without it going too long and blowing past the break point. I had found the original Parallax to be more of a niche ball for patterns and I feel this is similar to what I am seeing with the pearl version. Out of the box I struggled blending out the house pattern. I winded up removing the polish to 2000 grit and played more in the oil line and had plenty of margin/miss room when I did this. I believe this will be good when you need to move inside and the lanes get a little cliffed the new Parallax will work its way up the hill to get back into the pocket. Also, on medium to longer volume sport patterns this ball could work well and play off the Incite as a ball down.

The Honey Badger line has been a huge success from 900 Global since the Honey Badger was introduced. The Intensity has an RG of 2.54, differential of 0.048 and PSA of 0.012 and is wrapped around the super versatile S70 Solid Cover. I drilled mine 5.5 x 5 x 3 and this motion has been one that has been missing in my bag. Because of higher RG, it is a little cleaner through the front part of the lane but the solid cover helps the ball in the oil. It is a couple boards stronger than my Hy Road Max and I can see myself using this ball a lot weather it be my first ball out of my bag or one of the last balls out when they are hook. If you want an all around benchmark ball, your going to want this Honey Badger Intensity.

The Honey Badger Intensity brings back the very popular Grapnel 2.0 Core and S70 Solid Reactive coverstock. These Honey Badger balls are very unique in the industry in a very positive way and this Intensity is now difference. The ability to bring a higher RG rating at 2.54 and 0.048 Differential in 15lbs gives the ability to see a much different reaction shape. If you are a fan of Storm or Roto Grip and are looking to try something different, than this is a ball I recommend for you. Not only is this ball clean through the front of the lane, but it continues really well down lane and reads the whole lane very well. It is also worth the lower price compared to other balls in the brand. This a solid benchmark ball that can be used on a wide variety of oil patterns and conditions. Adam Chase Storm Staff

900 Global Honey Badger Intensity review by Trevor Roberts The Honey Badger Intensity from 900 Global is the next great ball in the amazing Honey Badger line. This ball stacks right up with the Reality, giving you a heavy rolling strong ball while complimenting it with a slightly different motion. The Honey Badger Intensity is slower down lane than the Reality meaning you will be able to use it right before the Reality comes into play. While this ball will be great for heavy volumes and early in the block at tournaments, when you migrate left it still picks up in the mid lane and continues into the pins. I can see myself using this ball a lot! The colors on this ball (pink and dark blue) look great on the shelf and make it easy to read what it is doing going down the lane. Trevor Roberts 2016 PBA Southern Regional Rookie Of The Year Storm Professional Staff Turbo 2N1 Grips Staff Member Bowlifi Staff Member Right Handed Rev Rate: 440 Speed: 17 PAP: 5 1/2 up 13/16

I ordered this ball as I was looking for an earlier and stronger ball to compliment by Honey Badger Revival. This ball did not disappoint. It is a baby reality in my opinion. My reality is earlier and slightly smoother as compared to the Honey Badger Intensity(HBI). The Reality is still angular but the HBI definitely stores energy and is really continuous. I used it on a 44 foot sport shot (Billy Hardwick) and it worked extremely well. I would imaging this ball would be great for a tweeter or stroker when they need a ball that is moderately clean and strong back end motion. For crankers, this ball will be great on heavier volumes but might be too much ball for THS.

Honey Badger Intensity Ball Specs Cover Stock: S70 Solid Reactive Finish: 4000 Abralon Color: Pink/Blue Navy Core: Grapnel 2.0 Asymmetric Core Layout: 50 x 5 x 40 RG: 2.54 Differential: 0.048 Intermediate Diff: 0.012 Review The Tour Preferred 700 Series Honey Badger Intensity features the S70 Solid Reactive coverstock with the 2.0 Grapnel Core. The Honey Badger line keeps getting better. The HB Intensity will give all bowlers more traction in the oil versus the HB Revival with the same skid/flip shape. This is a great ball choice on medium to heavy oil patterns. I tested the ball on a 44 feet typical house pattern. As a medium to low rev player, I was standing between 20 and 30 and never lost any ball reaction or striking power. My ball is drilled with the pin above the bridge with the CG kicked out to the right. The Honey Badger Intensity is a great ball for all levels of bowlers. Pick up one at your local pro shop. My ball reviews are posted on YouTube channel Stanley Waite. Stanley Waite 900 Global Staff Member Dover, DE

Well, I got a chance to throw it a couple few times. Very nice indeed. I was thinking...I wanted a bowling ball to go between the Ordnance C4 and the Reality. This might be fitting in pretty good! Normal started standing 25 (I am right handed) then throwing the ball at 15 (3rd arrow) and getting the ball to the break point at anywhere to the 10 - 7 board. I was very happy! Some balls you drill and don't like them or have to change the surface or something to make you happy. This ball out of the box, honestly I was Very happy. 712 right out of the box, so its a keeper and a ball to enjoy!"

The newest addition In the Badger line of bowling balls from 900 Global the new Honey Badger Intensity! This ball features the S70 Solid Reactive Coverstock wrapped around the Grapnel 2.0 Asymmetric Core! My Honey Badger Intensity is drilled pin under my bridge with the mass bias away from my thumb! What I really like about this ball is it's the polar opposite to the Honey Badger Revival where the Revival is pretty clean and responsive down lane this Intensity will give you that smoother more controllable motion for heavier and fresh Lane conditions to provide a great 1-2 punch! Go to your local pro shop and pre order yours today and get it 3/12/21!