Ball NPS Score: 100.00
- Coverstock: GB 11.7
- Factory Finish: 4000 Grit Abralon with Powerhouse Factory Finish Ball Polish
- Color: Red/Blue/Silver
- Core: Light Bulb
- RG Rating (Actual): 16# - 2.53 15# -2.52 14# - 2.52
- Differential (Actual): 16# - .038 15# - .040 14# - .042
- Length: Scale of 1-50 (Least to Most): 28
- Hook Potential: Scale of 1-50 (Least to Most): 39
- Recommended Lane Condition: Light to Medium Volumes of Oil
- Description: You want to win, and you need the right equipment in your arsenal to do so. With two of the best coverstocks in the GB cover series (10.7 and 11.7), the Hard Ball and Curve Ball pack a one-two punch the pins won’t forget. If you need a smoother arc, go with the Hard Ball. If you need a more defined curve, go with the Curve Ball. Go with both and you won’t go wrong.

Layout: 50 X 5.5 X 25 with no extra hole.

Surface: 1000 abralon to cut the polish off, then light 4000 abralon just to smooth out the peaks and valleys in the cover.

Patterns tested on:

1) THS

2) PBA Viper

3) PBA Chameleon

I was anticipating the arrival of the Hard Ball and Curve Ball because the light bulb weight block is perhaps my most favorite core.

Very driller friendly, easy to tweak, and controllable are the qualities that come to mind when I think of this piece.

On Viper I stood about 10 and hit outside the first arrow and the ball gave me a nice, predictable arc that was easy to tweak as the lanes began to go through transition.

Chameleon I stood on 15 hitting 5 with end over end roll on the fresh. As the lanes broke down I moved my feet right, angled my shot more towards the gutter, and increased my axis rotation and the ball read the pattern beautifully.

I really see this ball becoming my go-to piece as it is something that I can manipulate and it doesn't jerk sideways. I always love bowling balls that have this characteristic.

I can even probably use the Curve Ball on fresh typical house shots here on Long Island as most centers do not oil very heavily and it always seems like the heads hook a lot anyway.

I personally feel that the coverstock preparation gives me that perfect niche reaction as it hooks more than my Hard Ball, but less than my Benchmark ball the Game Plan.

If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact me, and remember that the Curve Ball is sure to strike out the opposition!


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Darren Andretta
Long Island, New York
Ebonite Regional Staff Member
Bowl 2 Win
www.ebonite.com

5 x 5 1/2 pin under ring, cg in palm

Crankers dream. Strong, but only does what you do to it. Great benchmark ball.

I was given one of these to drill up , and it far exceeded my expectations. Layout 5" from PAP, Pin Under, CG @ 60 degrees, No Hole. OOB Surface. Ball is clean up front, and very smooth/continuous off the spot. Allows you to stay closer to the friction and used closed angles. Useable on a wide variety of conditions, I have only used this so far on a fresh house condition and broken-down house condition, and of the 8 ball I have drilled recently this one is my favorite. Matches up great for me, highly recommend this one with a similar layout choice for all styles. Go pick one up today!
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Drilling - Pin below ring finger CG positioned directly under pin (approx. 2 inches)   Rt. Handed

This ball is great for medium to light oil patterns or when the heads burn really fast.  The ball gets through the heads really well and then makes an earlier motion to the pocket.  

The Curve Ball would be a great addition to any bowler's arsenal.  Especially when the heads burn up really fast and you need something to get through the front part of the lane.


Shannon Duplantis
Ebonite Advisory Staff