Post by: admin on December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM
High Performance
- Coverstock: XL1000
- Weight Block: Evolve 1.0
- Ball Color: Navy/Purple/Silver All colors do vary somewhat from the picture shown.
- Ball Finish: 4000 Abralon Sanded
- Hook Potential: 46 (scale of 1–50)
- Length: 24 (scale of 1–50, early to late)
- Flare Potential: High
- Break Point Angle: 14.25
- Reaction: Very Strong Backend Continuation
- RG Differential: 0.053 (Medium Flare) on a scale of .000-.080 Low Flare-High Flare
- RG Average: 2.57 (Medium) on a scale of 2.43-2.80 Very Low-High Break Point
- Recommended Lane Conditions: Medium to Heavy Oil
- Description:The all-new Ebonite Evolve is the ultimate in High Performance bowling balls. Designed with the new XL1000 cover that provides great length, and the new Evolve 1.0 core that adds the most dynamic change of direction bowlers will need. EVOLVE your game.
Post by: left2win on July 15, 2009, 02:28:18 PM
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Post by: NYHoosier on August 12, 2009, 11:22:48 AM
What a great ball this is! Provides something Ebonite has been missing...CONTINUATION! This ball definitely provides amazing backend reaction with an extremely versatile cover.
I have hit mine at 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 and 500/shine and 1000/shine (note, i did not progress up with pads, just 500 and shined with factory finish) and this ball gave me SOOO many different looks and motions but never lost its clean reaction through the front part of the lane.
For those that are having issues or not liking it because it doesn't hook enough, I suggest drilling your fingers deeper or a hole. The differential on these balls are already high and if you use a slug/switch grip/IT the diff's just go even higher. Try it out and let me know how much of a different reaction down the lane you get.
Also, check out the Evolve video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgOWpdfigbs
Thanks,
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BryanKomornik
"Bowl to Win!"
Post by: shannond on August 25, 2009, 11:46:11 AM
I have used the ball on several house patterns and the backend coninuation is awesome. No matter if I am playing down and in or able to move into the lane and belly the ball - I get an aggressive drive to the pins on the backend. Some equipment will loose its energy and deflect right after hitting the pins, but that is certainly not the case with the Evolve.
I have also noticed that the Evolve's XL1000 coverstock does do just what it was designed to do - reduction in oil absorption. After using the ball for about 12 games I still have the tacky feel to the coverstock. This is usually not the case with other 4000 sanded abralon balls.
My compliments to the R&D Department at Ebonite for a job well done!!
Shannon Duplantis
New Orleans, LA
Post by: dna300x on October 04, 2009, 12:57:52 AM
I am a lefty with a rev rate in the mid 300s. I throw between 16-19 mph depending on the condition. I have 7 degrees of axis tilt and my axis rotation varies. My personal PAP is 4 7/8" over and 5/8" up.
I have drilled up two Evolves.
Evolve #1
(Dual Angle Layout)-30 X 5" X 70. extra hole 1" drill bit 2.5" deep 1" below PAP.
Surface is kept between 500 and 1000 grit abralon.
Evolve #2
5" pin to PAP below fingers, 5.5" MB to PAP, CG near grip center, no extra hole.
Surface is kept between 1000 and 2000 grit abralon.
I have thrown these balls on THS, and Shark (2009)
THS- The Evolve is a very strong piece, DO NOT let the core numbers fool you. It may have a higher RG than most high performance balls, but the diff. is right up there with all of the other hook monsters. I was able to stay in the oil and make minor speed/hand position adjustments. I can really only use the Evolve #2 on this type of condition, but I do not need to play 4th arrow in league. I am saving these ball for the slick stuff.
Shark- I had the opportunity to throw Evolve #1 on the Shark in a regional event and it gave me a nice look. I actually went back and forth between Evolve #1 and an NVD (2000 grit abralon, 5" pin to PAP above fingers, MB in thumb, extra hole 4.5" from center of grip through cg 7/8" wide 2" deep). Due to the fact that the Evolve is pin down it allowed me to shut down my angles and stay firm through the front part of the lane which was amazing b/c on longer patterns it's easy to skate past the break point. I'm still learning the "new" shark as I found it to play like a reverse block. There was a puddle outside of ten and inside was toasty. The best strategy seemed to be spinning it through the heads, or throwing harder keeping the ball on line.
I like what I see from the Evolve, but I personally can't use it unless I run into a lot of oil. This is not a bad thing though as I can reserve these pieces strictly for that condition. This ball also does something that I think Ebonite has struggled with in the past and that is "CONTINUATION." This ball goes through the pins very well and never seems to run out of gas despite the strong cover/core combo.
This is Ebonite's premier piece for higher amounts of oil!
Thanks for reading my review and if you have any questions please feel free to ask.
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Darren Andretta
Ebonite Amateur Staff Member
Bowl 2 Win
Post by: Drillmn300 on October 16, 2009, 03:24:05 AM
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Post by: bowlersedge2 on October 20, 2009, 12:47:32 PM
Post by: Drillmn300 on October 23, 2009, 02:21:02 AM
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Post by: dark_rising76 on March 29, 2010, 11:37:22 PM
Rev Rate: 250-275 rpm
Ball Speed: 16-16.5 mph
Ball Layout Pic: http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq98/marc_kingpin/kdk_0307.jpg
1500 abralon: I was in need of a solid ball that can cover a variety of patterns for medium to med/heavy conditions. Wanted to see how the Evolve would react with a duller surface as a starting ball. On the fresh oil, it handles the oil well but does roll earlier that what I expected. Played straight up the 10 board to start and it has a smooth arc motion and it didn't over-react on the backend. I was also able to play more inside with the Evolve but it tends to burn alot of energy after a few games leaving alot of spare conversions for the 3-6-10 pins.
2000 abralon w/polish: Normally, I don't do well with polished solids but I have to make an exception on this. On a down and in shot it gets through the head very easily and there is alot more backend with the polished on it. I can even move as far as the 18 board and play it at the 5 at breakpoint and the Evolve will still move left with force. The motion is a longer arc but stronger and quicker move off the dry. Sometimes it leaves a single 9 or 10 pin near the end of the night but still keeps itself very consistent. The carry is very good and there is room for error with this one.
Rate This Ball: 9 out of 10
Very underrated ball that has great reaction and a strong backend. I like the polish on the surface better because I get better control with it when I need to adjust. To compare it with my Mission, the Evolve goes longer but the ball motion and backend between the two are very similar but the overall hook I have to give it to the Mission. If you get a chance, try the Evolve out because it's worth a try.
Post by: pbaexp12 on July 30, 2010, 07:21:57 PM
Mine is drilled pin up with cg just below. then lenght works great for the heavy stuff seems like it has midlane like brunswick balls are known for but not a much. You can tell that the ball is reading the lane before the big break at the backend.
I tried it with factory surface with polish and then it just made the ball alot more snappy downlane but gave me more lenght to play closer to the gutter and on lighter conditions. I really had to speed it up though to get the backend to hit without splitting. When it does get to the pocked though it does hit hard and gives me alot of pins flying around.
Great ball and adjustable, carrys great and looks great.
good job EBONITE!!
Post by: bryanboswell on February 02, 2011, 06:56:00 PM
LANE CONDITION
Length:35'
Volume:not sure
Type (THS, Sport Pattern etc):THS
COMMENTS
Likes:This ball does not seem to overreact. It is not skid/flip. It has a very nice angular hook to it. I tend to play a much straighter line with this ball. I shined up this ball when I got it. I could maybe dull it up and get more hook out of it.
Dislikes: This ball for me does not seem to hook alot. I bought it hoping it would be a hook monster, but I have been disappointed in that aspect. It is a good ball overall. Not my benchmark most nights but it does have it's applications.
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