.jpeg){kind=logo}
Two familiar names return to the 900 Global lineup with new purposes. The Viking Conquest and Vengeance Returns build on proven foundations, but they're designed for different lane conditions, different shapes, and different roles inside an arsenal. Here's exactly what each ball does, how the technology creates its motion, and when you should reach for each one.
Viking Conquest
The Viking Conquest is designed to be 900 Global's strongest heavy oil option to date. Built for players who need traction in higher volumes, it combines Global's strongest coverstock with a strong but versatile core shape to create early mid-lane read and confident continuation through the pins.
Compared to the original Viking, the Conquest creates more total traction and is intended to handle heavier conditions without sacrificing backend motion.
When to Use the Viking Conquest
- Fresh heavy oil conditions
- Sport patterns with higher volume
- Your current equipment skids too far downlane
Viking
The original Viking is designed for medium-heavy conditions. It uses a cleaner hybrid cover formulation to provide easier length and a more responsive backend shape compared to the Conquest.
When to Use the Viking
- Medium-heavy oil conditions
- You need more length than the Conquest
- Transition begins to develop
- You want stronger backend motion without losing control
- Heavy oil balls begin reading too early
Vengeance Returns
The Vengeance Returns builds on the motion profile of the original Vengeance but introduces a new hybrid coverstock to create additional length and cleaner lane travel. While it still targets medium-heavy to heavy conditions, it offers a slightly different shape than the Vengeance: maintaining strong mid-lane control while creating a cleaner path through the fronts and a decisive backend continuation.
It isn't a replacement for the original Vengeance. It's a variation on the same proven formula.
When to Use Vengeance Returns
- Medium-heavy to heavy oil
- You liked the original Vengeance but want more length
- You want strong symmetrical motion without excessive overreaction
- You need continuation through transition
Vengeance
The original Vengeance was designed to provide strength without unpredictability. Built for medium to heavy conditions, it combines strong oil handling with a stable, readable shape that remains usable as lanes transition. Its motion emphasizes controlled mid-lane read, smooth transitions, and reliable continuation.
When to Use the Vengeance
- Medium to heavy oil
- You want stronger mid-lane read
- Fresh league conditions
- You need predictable, smooth benchmark motion
- Cleaner equipment is struggling to slow down
Frequently Asked Questions
The Viking Conquest is stronger overall. It uses the same Strobe A.I. Core but pairs it with the more aggressive RB94 solid coverstock, producing earlier traction and more heavy-oil capability. The original Viking is cleaner through the fronts and creates more backend responsiveness.
No, the original Vengeance reads earlier and creates a smoother overall shape. Vengeance Returns adds length through the front of the lane while maintaining strong continuation downlane.
The Viking Conquest is designed to be 900 Global's strongest heavy oil option.
That depends on the motion you want:
- Viking — cleaner with stronger backend response.
- Vengeance Returns — cleaner front-lane motion with strong symmetrical control.
- Vengeance — smoother, earlier benchmark shape.
"First ball out of the bag" refers to the ball you throw on fresh conditions before lane transition develops. These balls typically offer the most traction and oil handling in an arsenal. For many bowlers, the Viking Conquest would fill this role.
About Storm Products Inc.
Storm Products Inc. is a leading manufacturer of bowling balls, bags, shoes, and accessories. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Brigham City, Utah, Storm is committed to innovation, performance, and the growth of the sport of bowling worldwide.