Surface finish: Box
Layout: 5 1/8″ x 70 x 45
PAP: 5 3/4″ out & 3/4″ up
Speed: 16 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.52
Diff: 0.052
Hook power: 47.50
Ball review:
The 718A has a long and sharp reaction. Last time I saw that reaction was from the Hammer Hot Sauce Pearl, which also is a fantastic ball. 718A is a ball I use a lot when the lanes are broken down and I have to get in deep to get around to the pocket. Or I use it op the gutter on fresh oil.
I think it’s a bit longer than the Ransom and 715A, men but nearly as strong. Players with a strong hand will love the snap reaction from the 718A.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 5 1/2″ x 65 x 40
PAP: 5 3/4″ out & 3/4″ up
Speed: 18 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.50
Diff: 0.055
Hook power: -
Ball review:
Infection is a super nice ball. It reads the midlane great and hits the pins hard. I love it the way it rolls. I think it’s reaction is almost similar to the Jigsaw Trap, but I think it reads the midlane a bit earlier and it’s a bit more even in the backend.
If I where to pick 3 balls to bring with me when I’m out travelling and playing tournaments, I would take the Taboo, Outburst and Infection with me. They are all great ball, versatile and compliments each other well.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 4 7/8″ x 55 x 75
PAP: 5 3/4″ out & 3/4″ up
Speed: 16 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.50
Diff: 0.060
Hook power: 59.62
Ball review:
Wauw! This ball has a reaction you don’t see very often. It’s early, but still continues in smoothly all the way to the pocket. For me it hooks in a long arc which I think is a very rare experience, between all the balls on the market.
I kept mine in box conditions, which is a fantastic surface. The ball polishes itself quickly, so if your bowling on longer and oily conditions, it’s a good idea to give it some fresh surface, every now and then.
Just like the Outburst, I use the Taboo a lot, on many different patterns. The Taboo is the strongest on freshly oiled lanes, I then usually goes to my Outburst when the Taboo is getting too strong.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 5 1/2″ x 55 x 70
PAP: 5 3/4″ out & 3/4″ up
Speed: 16 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.48
Diff: 0.055
Hook power: 49.71
Ball review:
I think it reminds me a bit of the Mission 2.0 when I’m watching it go down the lanes. But where the Vital Energy really shows it’s difference is on the backends. It’s for me a lot stronger than the Mission 2.0.
I would say it’s a ball for people who are looking for a shiny ball reaction, but who normally shoots too hard for anything shiny to work for them. The Vital Energy isn’t shiny, but it’s reaction reminds a lot of a shiny ball. So for bowlers who normally uses dull bowling balls, but who are looking for a more snap reaction, this is the ball for you.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 5″ x 80 x 70
PAP: 5 3/4″ out & 3/4″ up
Speed: 16 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.46
Diff: 0.043
Hook power: 64.87
Ball review:
If I where to describe the Outburst with 3 words they would be, smooth, versatile, and just plain brilliant. In my world everybody can use an Outburst. I have yet to use on something where it didn’t work.
I can make it be very strong if I want to, and I can make it go straight if I want to. It’s just fantastic. It would be best for heavy oil and something medium.
It has quickly become a favorite ball of mine.
The Outburst is the follow up to the Burst and comes with a slightly more matte surface out of the box. Drilling is the same as the original Burst, but it is relatively early in its motion. When testing was conducted, I were 3 boards more to the left and uses the midlane a lot more in comparison to the Burst. The lane pattern is the Winding Road and used on all reviews.
In total, the ball seems a bit stronger than the original Burst, however not as powerful as the high-performance series. Until now the ball have been great on more difficult sport patterns, and is preferred to use from board 10-30.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5 3/4″ out & 3/4″ up
Speed: 16 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.45
Diff: 0.051
Hook power: 53.73
Ball review:
I put one of my favorite drillings on the Gamebreaker, a welcomed re-release from Ebonite. It works really well on most profiles, I have testet it on. Long and heavy patterns is perfect for this ball, it’s early stop reaction also works well on short oil (championship short).
The Gamebreaker is already a well-known ball released by Ebonite, with first release date a couple of years ago. They decided to put it back on the Ebonite portfolio for a while, and no wonders why. THIS IS A GREAT BALL!
I drilled a Gamebreaker for short oil some time ago (with pin in PAP), and were used to a couple of European Men Championships to get an early ball motion. The new Gamebreaker is also drilled to be early, but with the purpose of getting a continuous ball motion all way through the lane. This is exactly what I got, and it works perfectly to my needs.
This is maybe the most versatile ball I got right now, as it very easy to use abralon to change the ball motion. In this context, I can see several similarities to the original Hammer Black Widow (drilled in the same way) which had, to some extent, same nice reaction in the lane.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 4 1/4″ x 70 x 45
PAP: 5 3/4″ out & 3/4″ up
Speed: 16 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.53
Diff: 0.046
Hook power: 48.99
Ball review:
Ransom is a very strong shiny ball. Mine is drilled with the pin above the fingers. Ithooks as soon as it hits a dry spot on the lanes. It has very flippy hook motion. I’ve only used mine on the various house patterns we have here in Denmark, but to use in various tournaments around Europe, I would probably have to give it some surface, as that usually fits my game pretty good.
It’s fantastic on lanes where you can throw it right. It’ll come back with a bang! It reminds me a bit of the Ebonite Complete NV and the Track 715A
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 5 1/8″ x 75 x 75
PAP: 5 3/4 out & 3/4 up
Speed: 16 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.55
Diff: 0.055
Hook power: 51.57
Ball review:
World Beater is definantly going to be a hit. It’s early, but it continues it’s hook, almost like the Pure Physics. World Beater is a ball I will be using when I need to have some oil removed in a hurry.
It’s without a doubt one of the strongest balls I have seen in a long time.
Everybody who’s looking for some extra hook, or if your a high speed player and need some more help in the oil, will love this ball.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: 5 3/8″ x 80 x 45
PAP: 5 3/4 over og 3/4 up
Speed: 16 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.51
Diff: 0.058
Hook power: -
Ball review:
Ebonite Game On is a medium strong ball, which has good control on the backend. It has a snappy reaction, and for me it’s the perfect ball for a house pattern.
It’s a shiny ball which can also be used on medium patterns because even though it’s shiny it still has good control. It has a little more length, and is a little bit weaker, but a lot more snappy on the backend than the Complete Bedlam.
Surface finish: Box
Layout: -
PAP: 5 3/4 over og 3/4 up
Speed: 16 mph
Revrate: 380 rpm
RG: 2.53
Diff: 0.055
Hook power: -
Ball review:
The 916AT is a very strong ball. It reads the midlane just like 715T, but it’s stronger and with a lot more backend. It’s a ball that requires a fair bit of oil, and when the oil disappears, it’s time to change to something else. I find it’s a bit stronger than the Mission 2.0.
People who are looking for more hook in their game or if you have a high ball speed will really love the new Track 916AT.
Watch video of the 916AT from information release day.
Surface finish: Box
