The Bowling Tree: 900 Global's August Newsletter

August 2025

Andrew Anderson Adds Another Eagle

Andrew Anderson’s 2025 season keeps stacking milestones. The 900 Global staffer and former PBA Player of the Year claimed his second career Eagle at the USBC Open Championships,

winning Regular All-Events with a 2,209 total. His first came in 2021 (Regular Singles).

“I’m very proud of my performance, and the three games I put together during the team event might go down as the best three games I’ll ever bowl at the Open Championships.” - Andrew Anderson

Add that to his PBA Mike Aulby Nevada Classic win in March, and a strong showing at the PBA LBC Nationals (more below), and it’s safe to say 2025 is shaping up as one of the best years of his career.

Fresh Drop: Cove & Ember

The newest additions to the 900 Global line are here - and they’re already making waves.

Straight from the R&D team:

The Cove is built with the all-new Magna A.I. Core (single density, moderate flare) and wrapped in an RB85 Hybrid coverstock. Finished at 4000-grit abralon, it’s ideal for playing straighter angles and staying closer to the track, especially on fresh oil.
The Ember features the same Magna A.I. Core but pairs it with an RB82 Pearl cover, making it perfect for opening up the lane with a sharper breakpoint. Power players and those who like to shape it big will love what this one can do.

Together, they’re a built-in 1-2 punch - designed to complement each other with confidence.

Chris Barnes claims PBA50 Holman Championship

Chris Barnes, 900 Global staffer and PBA Hall of Famer, captured his second PBA50 title of the season at the 2025 Holman Championship, leaning on the newest 900 Global release, the Ember, for much of qualifying.

In the championship match, Barnes struck 10 times for a 259-223 win over fellow Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli. Monacelli had defeated Dan Knowlton and Jon Rakoski in the stepladder before meeting Barnes for the title.

The win pushes Barnes to eight career PBA50 titles, reinforcing that even after decades at the top, he’s still winning, and doing it with Global gear in hand.

Josie Barnes: Zen 25 delivers on the big stage

Josie Barnes showed up and showed out - winning her sixth PWBA title in front of a record-setting crowd of 6,559 fans at the Resch Center. She threw the 900 Global Zen 25 to seal the deal, putting a modern classic to work under pressure.

“It’s my first multi-title season - this one means a lot.” – Josie

Staff Spotlight: PBA LBC National Championships Clash

The PBA LBC National Championships Clash hits Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, MI, on Sept. 26–27, and 900Global staff will be well represented.

Stephanie Zavala: Women’s Classic champ, 1,420 total pinfall.
Chris Barnes: Senior Classic champ, 1,438 total.
Andrew Anderson: PBA Exempt champ, 1,518 total - adding to a season that already includes a PBA Tour title and an Eagle. On top of that, Anderson also made noise teaming up with Chris Barnes, Ryan Barnes, and Stu Williams to win Scratch Team with 2,573.

The Clash will feature an eight-player, one-ball eliminator format with $53,000 in prize money and free admission for fans (plus a meet-and-greet with Norm Duke).

Quick Split Quiz

What’s the diameter of a standard bowling ball?

A) 8.5 inches

B) 8.595 inches

C) 8.75 inches

D) 9 inches

Answer at the end of this newsletter

Welcome to the Team: Shawn Beam

In case you missed it, Shawn Beam, the first free-hand wheelchair bowler to roll a certified 300 game, has officially joined Team 900 Global. His mindset, perseverance, and impact on adaptive sports are inspiring and we’re proud to have him on board.

Fun Fact: Lucky 7-10

The 7-10 split has been converted on TV only four times in PBA history - the most recent in 2021 by Anthony Neuer, nicknamed the “Ginger Assassin.”

What’s Coming Up

World Seniors Championships: October 13-23 in Reno, NV
IBF World Championships: November 24 - December 5 in Hong Kong
PBA Regional Players Invitational: December 11- 14 in Reno, NV

Quick Split Quiz Answer

B) 8.59 inches – USBC spec allows 8.50”–8.59” diameter.

From Your Global Ambassador

Hey! Daria Pajak here

Putting together this very first edition of GlobalNews has been a lot of fun - and very special for me. I wanted it to feel like we’re just catching up between frames, sharing what’s been going on

in the 900 Global world and the bowling scene. My hope is that this becomes your go-to pit stop each month to stay in the loop, feel inspired, and maybe pick up a tip, story, or smile along the way.

Catch you down the lane,

Daria Pajak

Global Ambassador

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