Ebonite International, Inc., announces the introduction of the Apex Particle
Resin. The ball is available immediately and cleared for PBA regional
competition beginning January 12 and national competition January 15. The
Apex features a two-cores-in-one design, combining the high flare attributes
of an hour-glass cylinder core and a smoother reacting light-bulb core. The
light-bulb core is offset from the pin at a 65 degree angle (5 inches on the
surface of the ball), creating the BOMB influence. The Bomb is in the down
position, or on the same side of the ball as the center of gravity. This
allows the core to be drilled to create the standard strong rolling mass
bias drillings as well as the ability to be drilled to create the longer,
stronger hook characteristics of a symmetric ball. The Big Easy cover stock
is a lighter load particle resin, designed to bridge the gap between
particle cover stocks and reactive cover stocks. The specifications are:
Factory Finish: 15 micron sanded Big Easy( particle resin; Color: Two tone,
Reflex Blue and Red Hot; RG Rating (actual): 16 lbs.-2.478, 15 lbs.-2.475,
14 lbs.-2.527; Differential (actual): 16 lbs.-.042, 15 lbs.-.047, 14
lbs.-.044; Mass Bias (BOMB): .012; Flare Potential:  high; Length: scale 1
to 10 (early to late) with factory finish: 3.10; Backend: scale 1 to 12
(least to most): 11.8; Overall Hook: scale 1 to 23 (least to most)
dull/shiny: 22.2 dull/ 14.1 shiny; Breakpoint Angle: scale 1 to 10 (smooth
to sharp): 7.5; Best Lane Condition: Medium oil to heavy oil.

All I can say is WOW.
This ball hits like a hippie van and hits like a freight train.
In all my years of bowling I have never seen a ball that gets as much pin action no matter what speed, angle, or pocket.  It doesn't even have to hit a pocket, the result is almost always the same. . . BOOYA!
Since getting this ball from Brust's Bowling Supplies in So. Levittown, NY my game has never been the same.  I have shot a 277, several upper 250's, and some other games in the 220 to 240 range.  My biggest improvement was in strikes and the only flaw I can find with this ball is that it must be accompanied by a plastic ball or else.  That's right say "Bye, Bye" to any hopes of hitting a ten pin if you don't have spare ball.  Other than that this ball is LA BOMBA (for those of you who don't speak spanish, la bomba means "the bomb").  I give it a 9.5 out of 10, Good Job Ebonite and Bob Brust is a drilling GOD!

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I HATE TEN PINS!

Had my 15# apex drilled for max hook and left it with the box finish.  The pin is 1" below the ring finger and the cg is 2" below that.  There is a balance hole to the right of the bomb.  

I dont think the ball was drilled right because this is the only ball i have ever thrown that i roll over the thumb.  But the few shots it didnt, it hooked hard and crushed.  I should have got it redrilled but it is too light so i sold it.

Greatness

4 1/2 x 1 drilling
pin just to right of ring
and bomb kicked way left(LH)

I think it is drilling #2
Large hole 1" past PAP drilled into locator pin.

Ball is very versatile on everything but heavy oil.

The cover soaks up oil very fast (clean nightly)

A good first ball out of the bag.
It reads midlanes very well, and still retains
enough energy to drive hard on the backend.

I like this ball a lot( and I dont just say this about every ball
like some on here)
This is another case of the 1st one being better than the 2nd.
But that is another review.

I POLISHED THIS BALL OUT OF THE BOX AND DRILLED IT WITH THE PIN ABOVE THE RING FINGER. FOR A PROACTIVE BALL THIS BALL DOES NOT HOOK. THIS BALL POLISHES TO A HIGH GLOSS VERY EASILY. ITS GETS AMAZING LENGTH AND IS EXTREMELY SNAPPY. I PUT A 10 MICRON FINISH ON THE BALL AND IT HOOKS BUT IS NOT PREDICTABLE AT ALL. THE BALLS BREAKPOINT IS DIFFERENT EVERY SHOT. I DO NOT SUGGEST THIS BALL FOR HEAVY OIL.

I was looking for a ball that moved a great deal. Well I got one. Throwing this ball was an experience. It moved unlike any ball I own. The pin is just above and off of the ring finger, with the bomb logo and the CG in a stack parallel to my track. With a small weight hole under my axis point to get some top weight. This ball moves well and hits like a truck going through the rack. I`ve left more 9 pins than anything else with this ball. It will jump early if you short arm it, so getting long will be a priority. This should be the first ball out of the bag for a lot of people. A solid entry.

I have two of this ball with two drillings.  The first one has a 3 1/2" pin from my axis drilled on center line from CG with bomb just above thumb. This ball as a very nice roll to it.  I can hook this ball and it just rolls up to the pocket with a very predictable hook point.  The other drilling has a 6" pin from my axis point above left of my middle finger drilled on center linn from CG with bomb drilled out.  This ball is good for going at least 3 to 5 boards less hook than the other one.  I like this drilling for when they start to hook and also for up the boards on medium oil.


James Campbell
Ebonite Regional Staff

I also own an Apex intensity and an El Nino' X-it.  This Apex is my goto ball in heavy oil.  It has a strong overall reaction and hits like a truck.  Pin sits just below and to the right of my ring finger with the bomb to the right of my thumbhole.  This ball seems to open up the lanes for me when I see the heavy stuff.  Works great with they are oiled long.  I am able to miss a bit right and still this ball with come back and come with a vengence.  nice arcing motion to the pocket.  Much stronger overall reaction than the intensity, and this ball carries almost as well.  Only problem I have with this ball is that it needs a lot of oil to be useful.  Too dry outside or screaming backends and you can leave this one in the bag.  Heavy oil with a bit of carrydown and this is a great ball for the task.  Way to go on this on Ebonite.  I'm still a storm guy though.